Vacavi Cafe

I love Vacavi! Their coffee is incredible. It doesn’t matter if you get black coffee or a sugary drink, it’s really good. Their breakfast sandwiches (which they serve until close) are the best we’ve ever had. Most of their food is fantastic. And the atmosphere is prefect. The décor is great. It’s what you want in a friendly, welcoming, non pretentious coffee house. And you have the most wonderful view of the lake. The only other place you’ll get a view of Conneaut Lake when eating is at Silver Shores. It’s a good place to sit down for a meal, grab a drink, baked good, or sandwich to go, or just take in the beautiful view and atmosphere of Conneaut Lake. Since moving to town we stop here often. This is where we always bring out of town guests for lunch. My dad, who lives out of state, always requests it and loves the local Happy Mug coffee and wraps and our family from England loved it when they visited. The only down side is the hours. Call to check when they’re open as the hours change with the season. It seems like they stay open later during tourist season, but don’t let that stop you from trying to visit in the winter. The lake view in the winter is just as good and winter drink and food specials are great.

Great place for a coffee and a sandwich. Has a nice view of Conneaut Lake from the dining/​sitting area. Has wifi so you can surf and email while enjoying your coffee. Atmosphere is very nice and relaxing.

Great place to sip coffee and study. They have incredible baked goods and delicious breakfast sandwiches. Coffee was a little bitter but still tasty. Free wi-​fi was strong and steady even when the place was busy. Friendly waitstaff and unlimited refills. Plus a great view of the lake. Locals are greeted by name and they allowed me to hang out for hours. Aesthetics are pleasing and seating is comfortable.

A lovely destination! Lots of yummy looking baked goods. I had a simple brewed vanilla flavored coffee and it was fresh and delicious. My daughter had a banana/​strawberry smoothie that was made from a mix, not fresh fruit. That took the specialness of the place down a bit for me, so no 4 starts. But, the menu is diverse. I didn’t have chance to try the food, unfortunately. The décor is original and cozy. The vibe is relaxed. I can’t think of a reason not to give it a try if you’re in the area. There is also a diner next door with a great-​looking menu and a resale shop across the street. Around the corner is a library that looks creative and well-​cared for. One could spend some time checking out the shops as a way to relax by the lake.

WOW!!! Great atmosphere! Great menu! GREAT views from inside or outside! VACAVI — you’ve got what it takes — THANK YOU!

I very much want this place to succeed. It’s a great representation of the coming improvements to downtown conneaut lake, and certainly better than just another Starbucks, right?
The interior is charming and the menu chock full of standard coffee house fare. But sadly, on two separate visits, our drinks were undrinkable, and on one got a sarcastic response when we politely asked for a new drink that wasn’t 80% sugar.
I hope they figure out the delicate balance needed for a delicious caffeinated beverage. I will continue leaving my out of state money here when we are visiting the lake house, even if I have to run to sheetz to get a better coffee. I love conneaut and want local businesses here to thrive!

I love this café! The fantastic view of the lake is the perfect backdrop for eating lunch, catching up on email, or just enjoying a latte with friends. The food is always fresh and tasty and the service is friendly. A local gem.

First, love the interior and that they preserved the Foulk Bakery sign. Beautiful space, great views of the lake.
Lots of friendly people working there, but don’t quite have the hand of it yet. Coffee is self-​serve, but they were out of all the coffee, and did not seem concerned when I alerted them to this. They only replaced the house blend, and not the bold, which is what I wanted. Were confused about what scones I ordered.
I’ll definitely support them when I am up at the cottage, and trust they will work the kinks out over time.

Finally, a place to get a great cup of coffee when my family and I visit our hometown.
Very nicely done… great atmosphere, great baked goods, great view of the lake. Add a few more vegetarian/​vegan options and it will be perfect!

The best latte I’ve had in NW PA – appropriately sized (I’m looking at you, evil chain coffee shop with lattes as big as my head) and carefully crafted from local roaster Happy Mug. Bonus for serving it in a ceramic mug. A peaceful, surprisingly hip space with nice views of the lake. Great place to spend the morning reading and caffeine loading. I haven’t tried the food and they lost one star for having not having any meat-​free breakfast sandwiches. The scone was nothing to write home about, but I’ll definitely be back for the coffee.