The Local Coffee and Tea

Great bagels and coffee. Can get super busy but the vibe inside is unmatched. Super cozy and cute, a great place to get work done or to meet friends.

I love the vibe of this place, which is below ground and the servers were very nice. Coffee was good and cheaper than the other place nearby.

The Local is another good place for coffee. In Oberlin it's easy to find coffee. The quality varies. Here it's good. They also have breakfast items. I like this place not only for the coffee but for the bagels. It has a good variety of ethically grown coffee and food. The coffee is mostly locally sourced. It's how the place got the name of course. The drip coffee is about $2 for a medium. It has lots of non dairy milk options like almond and coconut. The bagels are very good. It's about $2 with a topping, which include things like almond butter. The almond butter is absolutely delicious when it gets melted on a hot bagel. The plain is good, but they also have good onion and rosemary. It has plenty of space inside. It still doesn't feel too big. There are lots of tables to do work.

Back with regular hours and coffee is good!! I add a shot to everything because they still lean a little hard on the milk, but espresso flavor is exceptional.

My favorite part about Oberlin! (Other than visiting my brother)As a San Francisco resident, a 16oz cold brew would be $5 easily--here it's $2.25 and much better quality. The drinks and food at The Local are inventive and tasty, and I look forward to coming here with each visit. The underground space is also perfect for studying. I recommend the rosemary bagel with scallion spread and the cold brew with lavender flavoring.

I've never been in a basement cafe that is so light and cheery! On a chilly but sunny morning bright light flooded the front of the cafe, which was absolutely packed on a Sunday morning.The short line moved quickly and staff was friendly. While we waited for our drinks (espresso and a cappuccino) The Decemberists and Silversun Pickups floated through the air over the speakers.The espresso was solid - always a good barometer for the quality of a cafe. No fizzy water to go with it, but they did provide a small spoon for a quick stir.

My online order said it would be ready at 9:20. I show up on time and call. "We will be right out!". 5 or so minutes go by, two people come up and get their orders before me. I call again. "We'll have that in a minute" this time with attitude. 5 more minutes. Guy FINALLY comes out with my one drink, says nothing to me, no "sorry for the wait", no explanation. If it won't be ready for 10 minutes, tell me the first time I call so I can cancel my order because I dont have 10 extra minutes to wait. Now I'm late for work. This is what estimated pick up times are for. Coffee is great, customer service could use some work.

A great little coffee shop hidden underneath a bike store. They serve pastries and bagels too. Depending on the time and day will determine weather the shop is busy or full of college students. It also keeps your coffee cup there for you if your a regular!

Oh yes...this is the real deal here. Had a great 6 shot Americano and honey. Also a cinnamon raisin bagel with a goat cheese blend spread. Wow that was good. Also quite a few other fresh made food options. Beauty place in a below street level basement setting.

Medium roast coffee is all they serve and it was bitter. The muffins are frozen at least when you arrive at 8 but are not served until 8:15 with only one person ordering ahead of you. It took two people to serve one person - one did the tea the other did the bagel, really? Also it is not accessible!