FIRST: Euro Gyro
After a long night of drinking, there’s nothing like eating some incredible local food.
EuroGyro, located at 107 S. Depeyster St., welcomes hungry customers until 3:30 a.m. on Thursdays...
FIRST: Over Easy At The Depot
Located in the historic train depot on Franklin Avenue is Over Easy At The Depot. This woman-owned and operated business is a favorite for Kent students, especially those...
FIRST: Zephyr Pub
If someone in Kent wanted to watch a drag show, play ping pong and sing karaoke all in one place, there’s only one answer: Zephyr Pub. This staple of the downtown nightlife takes the...
FIRST: Lucci’s Place
Walking into Lucci’s Place, you’re hit by the sight of flipping pizza dough flying around in the air and the smell of fresh baked dough filling the Main Street located shop.
Annie...
FIRST: SCRIBBLES
The family-owned coffee shop in Kent won first place this year for best coffee shop.
The buisness relocated to Kent from Cincinnati in 2007. Beth Budzar bought Scribbles Coffee Co.,...
FIRST: Ray's Place
Whether it’s for the MOFO burger or a Long Island, Ray’s has their customers covered. Voted best restaurant for Best of Kent for the past three years, it’s clear that Ray’s...
FIRST: Beckwiths’ Apple Orchard:
Family-owned and operated Beckwiths’ Orchards opened in 1878, and its popularity has only increased over the years.
Although they are only open from July until...
FIRST: War Horse Ink
War Horse Ink, a veteran owned and operated shop on East Day Street, with additional locations in Ravenna and Streetsboro, was established by Clint Marsh in 2016. With 25...
FIRST: University Library:
For the ninth year in a row, University Library remains the favorite spot in Kent for students to study. With the long list of things included inside, such as the Starbucks...
FIRST: Insomnia Cookies
Have you ever been up until 2 a.m. just wishing you had a warm, fresh baked cookie? Well, thankfully for all the insomniacs out there, Insomnia Cookies in downtown Kent is able...
FIRST: Franklin Square Deli
When your partner asks to go to a restaurant where you watch the chef make the food in front of you – take them to Franklin Square Deli.
For almost 40 years, the deli has...
FIRST: Centennial Courts
Centennial Courts has been housing students for 20 years now, so it is only fitting that the dorm won first place during its anniversary year.
There are six dorms in the Centennial...
