Some places in Akron pull people in from towns thirty minutes away, and this one manages it without shouting about it. Folks from Youngstown, Rocky River, and beyond point their cars toward Highland Square just to load up on specialty groceries and grab a bite in the cafe upstairs.
There is a bakery with a chocolate raspberry cake that has quietly built a following, a build-your-own bowl station, and shelves packed with locally sourced finds. Regulars treat it like a weekend ritual, meeting friends over lunch or stocking up every couple of months.
What keeps them coming back is a mix of quality, variety, and a genuinely friendly crew. Keep reading to learn where it sits, what makes the cafe worth the trip, and a few practical tips before you go.
A Highland Square Landmark Worth The Drive
Right on West Market Street, this natural foods store has become a fixture of the Highland Square neighborhood. The full address is 867 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303, and it sits in a busy corner of the city that keeps steady foot traffic all week…