First Place - Tree City Coffee & PastryQuality coffee and an inviting atmosphere are what you will find at Tree City Coffee & Pastry, located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent.Founded in 2011,...

First Place - Lucci’s PlaceFresh dough and homemade sauce are what customers can expect from Lucci’s Place, a family owned pizza shop specializing in New York style pizza.Located within walking distance...

First Place - Water Street TavernCollege life is stressful and Dante Campbell, the general manager for the Water Street Tavern and Kent State graduate, knows that. That’s why he and his staff work hard...

First Place - Wild GoatsWhether you’re coming from church or just need to get your weekday french toast before work, Wild Goats Cafe takes breakfast dining to another level right on the edge of downtown...

First Place - Mike’s PlaceIf you’ve just had a night to remember (or you can’t remember a thing) it’s only fitting that you have a meal you’re sure to remember the next morning. Mike’s Place...

First Place - Ray’s RestaurantWhen it comes to finding the best place to eat in the city, it's hard to beat the establishment who has been cooking for the community for the longest.Since 1937, Ray’s...

First Place - Mike Haney, Water Street TavernKnown for his bad puns and affinity for creative drinks, Mike Haney of Water Street Tavern brings enthusiasm to work.“I genuinely like the people that come...

First Place - Franklin Square DeliThere are a lot of new restaurants in Kent, but the city’s best sandwich shop is a longstanding deli on the corner of Main and Water Street.“We’ve been serving here...

First Place – University LibraryWith 10 floors featuring computers, group study rooms and a Starbucks, it’s no surprise that the University Library is a student’s best place to study.The University...

First place - Rachel StypinskiRachel Stypinski finished her Kent State career with her third consecutive Mid-American Conference gymnast of the year honor, as well as earning MAC gymnast of the week five...

Pain management, recovery and solutions were on topic by Kent State students at the nursing debate Monday night.The debate was hosted by the College of Nursing and discussed the opioid epidemic and the...