FIRST: Centenntials The Centennial Courts, located near Rosie’s Diner and the Eastway dining hall, has six separate buildings.  Erin O’Hara, a sophomore human development and family science major...

FIRST: Rosie's Diner and Market For students hungry for a breakfast sandwich and yogurt at 7:30 p.m. or pizza and fries at midnight Rosie’s Diner offers it all – for 14 hours a day.  The diner,...

FIRST: The Burnt Pickle The Burnt Pickle off East Main Street is the only bar in Kent that allows customers 18 years old and older. The bar has been open since September 2021.  The pot holds karaoke...

FIRST: University Library The community has voted the University Library as the best place to study for the 10th year in a row. With 12 floors providing different learning environments, University Library...

FIRST: Off the Wagon Off the Wagon has been in Kent since 2009 and specializes in weird and funny toys, games and gifts. Off the Wagons’ products range throughout the store. The game section showcases...

FIRST: Insomnia Cookies Open late for midnight snacking college students, Insomnia Cookies offers a variety of cookies and sweet treats to fit in a college-student budget.  The bakery chain was founded...

FIRST: Lucci's Place Location is the way to success, according to Lucci’s Place owner Peter Finley. “It’s great being across the street from the university and being able to feed the hungry kids...

FIRST: The Cleveland Bagel Cafe Decades ago, people went to Brady’s Cafe. Recent graduates remember the old Starbucks. Now, students study, go on dates and stop for a bagel at the cottage on the corner...

FIRST: Barrio's Margarita Barrio’s margaritas come in sweet flavors like “barrio paloma” with fresh lime juice and grapefruit to more savory styles like its “freaky tiki” made with jalapeño-infused...

FIRST: Scribbles Coffee Co.  Scribbles Coffee Co. is community-oriented before anything else, according to eight-year owner Beth Budzar.  Scribbles’ location moved from Cincinnati to Kent in 2007,...

FIRST: Over Easy at the Depot Over Easy at the Depot, located in the old train depot off Franklin Avenue, features eggs, pancakes and dozens of other options on its menu from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every...

FIRST: Matt Yunk, Zephyr Pub Matt Yunk is a Kent bartending veteran. He was hired at the late Kent landmark, the Stone Tavern, as a doorperson which quickly evolved to a full-time bartending role.  After...