Wiggin Street Coffee

The only cafe in Gambier, Ohio is a warm respite from the winter and a Kenyon College hangout. Right on the main street, the coffee selection is a tasty mix of traditional and fancy.

Good and decent place... But they Nicole and dime you for everything. For almond milk in my coffee it was an extra 1.25... or something like that .. And then their gf options are expensive. Coffee and food is just ok. I'd prefer Starbucks or mainly Happy Bean before Wiggins... especially because of the prices.

The River Road Coffeehouse journey to the campus of Kenyon College began in 2011 when the Formans met with Middle Ground Café owners, Joel and Margaret Gunderson. The popular coffee and food establishment resided in the center of Gambier and enjoyed a strong student customer base. The Gundersons also owned the neighboring Village Inn and were interested in focusing their energies on that business. The Formans were concerned that the significant “food” focus of the existing business would make it difficult for a replacement coffeehouse to enjoy success. Mark and David also felt strongly that specific efforts would be necessary to emphasize the “local” orientation of the business. The dialogue with the Gundersons was re-opened in early 2012 and an assets purchase agreement was finalized in April of 2012.

Wiggin Street Coffee opened in August of 2012 just prior to the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year. A complete renovation of the kitchen and service area was accomplished to highlight the coffee-orientation of the new business. The new La Marzocco Linea espresso machine was located in close proximity to the front counter to enhance barista interaction with customers and a high-end coffee and tea brew bar was located adjacent to the existing “pick-up” window. While the menu emphasized espresso-based drinks, coffee and tea…it was also important to offer high-quality pastry and a limited selection of food items that were sourced from local vendors.

Affectionately dubbed “Wiggle Ground” by the KC students, the coffeehouse has enjoyed continued success as a supporter of “coffee and community”. Although still in its early stages of development, Wiggin Street Coffee hopes to continue a long tradition of offering community members and students a place to gather and discuss the issues of the day in the tradition of European Coffeehouses while enjoying outstanding specialty coffee sourced from small farms and cooperatives with a tradition of excellence!

I absolutely love this place! It's my all time favorite coffee shop. The workers are beyond amazing. They are helpful and and very welcoming. I will always recommend this place. The prices arent bad and the drinks are amazing!

A different name from when I remember going here, but I'm sure it still has the best coffee and atmosphere as it always has had. This is where most people come to study and also talk to friends/just hang out.

Perfect atmosphere for a small town college environment and worth spending time in if you're in the area.

We love this little coffee shop - it's a cozy little space for the highly educated students to get work done and mingle with the students. The coffee is good and the eats are yummy. Disappointed it's not open on my trip to Gambier- it's a College campus the coffee shop should be open for students and parents to work.

The barristas are very kind and make THE BEST drinks! The atmosphere is very chill and cozy. You won't be disappointed. Visit them soon!

Big selection of coffee drinks....also variety of breakfast items like bagels, donuts, muffins, sandwiches and wraps. Good service. The place is popular....

I dropped my daughter off for a volleyball recruitment visit and stopped in to get coffee and do a little work.

My Latte with an extra shot was delicious and very well made with a “heart” in the foam (very professional). Just the right strength without being bitter, thank you!

The WiFi was quick and the young ladies working were talkative and engaging!

Great job, and I’ll be back in the morning! It was a VERY pleasant experience!

Great coffee spot at Kenyon College. They serve one line coffee beans, have all the typical cafe selections along with cold brew. They also serve simple breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Plenty of indoor seating.