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Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 9, 2024

The Best of Kent results are in. TV2's Erin Sullivan stopped by a few of your favorite food places in Kent.   Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

PHOTO STORY BOK ’24: Prettiest places in Kent

Cadie Pierce, Photographer April 4, 2024

Just across the river on Stow Street, approximately three-quarters of a mile from the Kent State University campus lies the confluence of the three prettiest places in Kent.  Franklin Mills Riveredge...

Over Easy is a breakfast diner located at 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH. The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch and received several Best of Kent nominations.

BOK ’24: Best breakfast spot

Janson McNair, Campus Editor April 4, 2024

FIRST: Over Easy At The Depot Located next in the historic Kent Train Depot, Over Easy At the Depot has offered breakfast options to the Kent area for years.  Over Easy’s story began at a smaller...

Taco Tontos / The Kent Stater

BOK ’24: Best vegan/gluten-free options (second and third place)

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor April 4, 2024

Second: Taco Tontos Vegans and vegetarians have no shortage of Mexican cuisine options at Taco Tontos, located at 123 Franklin Ave. Kevin and Emily Yohn own Kent’s Taco Tontos on Franklin Avenue,...

Einstein Bros. Bagels is cafe style dining location found in Kent State's University Student Center on March 31, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best on-campus dining

MinJee Yoo, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Einstein Bros. Bagels Located in the Student Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels is a great place for students to get their pick-me-ups for the school day. Einstein was rated number one for Best of Kent...

Kent State Library is one of the best places to study in Kent. This is the exterior of the building on March 20, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best place to study

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Kent State University Library For the tenth year in a row, the University Library has been voted as the best place to study in Kent. It offers a wide range of support for students at Kent State,...

Ray's Place at 135 Franklin Street in downtown Kent serves lunch and dinner, along with drinks on March 22, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best restaurant

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer April 4, 2024

FIRST: Ray’s Place Open since 1937, Ray’s has been a mainstay for Kent residents for decades.  The restaurant offers classic bar foods, such as a variety of burgers and chicken wings, but they...

The "future home” of Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design, located at 175 E. Erie Street.

BOK ’24: Best salon (second and third place)

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer April 4, 2024

SECOND: Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design has been in Kent for 70 years, and its owner intends to keep it that way. Carley Kruse has owned the salon for 20 years and has seen...

KentWired Illustration by Clare Rodgers

BOK ’24: Best building on campus

Clare Rodgers, Gabby Lutz, and Allie Black April 4, 2024

FIRST: Architecture Building   SECOND: Main Library THIRD: Rockwell Hall

Outside of Off the Wagon, located in Acorn Alley.

BOK ’24: Best shopping

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Off the Wagon Off the Wagon’s selection of board games and stuffed animals and its nostalgic aura invites customers of all ages to shop. Michael Doerge, the assistant manager of Off the Wagon,...

Kent State University's Tri-Towers which hold Koonce, Leebrick and Wright Halls on March 28, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best residence hall

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Tri-Towers Tri-Towers consists of three residence halls: Koonce, Leebrick and Wright, with a rotunda in the center connecting the three  With Rosie's Diner and Market and the Tri-Rec gym, Tri-Towers...

Last Exit Books & Coffee is not only a great study spot for students, but also a great place to get a used book. They are located at 124 E Main St #1, Kent, OH. Shown is some of there selection April 1st, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best date spot (second and third place)

Addison Foreman, General Assignment Editor April 4, 2024

SECOND: Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse Whether it’s grabbing a coffee in the front of the store, browsing through used books in the back or looking at old vinyl records and t-shirts by the larger sitting...