BMIE Market 44240
Portage County, Ohio · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 37,788 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±650 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 16,753 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±605 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 37,927 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 17,647 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $57,627 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,170 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±44 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $226,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,914 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 109 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 44240 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 17.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +11.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +19.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +60.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +73.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 117 (range 107–126) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.7 per year, r² 0.60) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 67 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 51 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 44240. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.7 restaurants per year, r² 0.60, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 989, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 66.5 | 67 | 40% | +26.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 51.0 | 51 | 35% | +17.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 67.6 | 68 | 25% | +16.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 37,788 | 93 | 40% | +37.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 57,627 | 26 | 40% | +10.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,753 | 95 | 20% | +19.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 51 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 19.8 | 63 | 35% | +21.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 28.9 | 21 | 25% | +5.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 37,788 | 93 | 20% | +18.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 57,627 | 26 | 20% | +5.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 11.2 | 69 | 50% | +34.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 19.8 | 63 | 30% | +18.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 60.3 | 71 | 20% | +14.2 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (227)
By cuisine
American 37 · Coffee 29 · Pizza 22 · Bakery 20 · Sandwiches 19 · Mexican 15 · Asian 13 · Dessert 13 · Burgers 12 · Italian 10 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Chinese 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 6 · Japanese 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Latin American (other) 4 · Steakhouse 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Sushi 3 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Thai 2 · Vietnamese 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · French 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Indian 1 · Korean 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Seafood 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 113 · Bar 49 · Quick service 34 · Casual dining 26 · Café 24 · Bakery 23 · Dessert 18 · Coffee shop 15 · Juice, smoothie, tea 13 · Other 8 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Catering 2 · Delivery-focused 2 · Fast casual 2 · Buffet 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall | Bar | 115 N Willow St | open | |
| 157 Lounge | Bar | 157 S Water St | open | |
| 3 Guys Pizza Pies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1064 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| 400 BLOCK on franklin | Bar | 400 Franklin Ave | open | |
| A Gild Pizza/ Big Dzz House Bbq and More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1064 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| A&J Ramen Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 220 S Depeyster St #116 | open |
| A&W Restaurant A&W Restaurants | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1124 W Main St | open |
| Alley Mac | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 154 E Main St | open |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 220 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 165 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1630 E Main St | open |
| Bar 145° | Casual dining · Bar | 100 E Erie St | open | |
| Bar Phoenix | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 176 E Main St unit b | open | |
| Barflyy Retro Bar And Arcade | Bar | 100 E Erie St | open | |
| Barrio Tacos Kent Barrio Lexington, SC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 295 S Water St | open |
| Bell Tower Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 310 Park Ave | open | |
| Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1879 State Route 59 | open |
| Belleria Pizza and Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 135 E Erie St #202 | open |
| Bent Tree Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 313 N Water St | open |
| Bes Enterprises Llc Dba Buckeye Equipment Sales Or Tri-count | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1215 Howe Rd | open | |
| Beware of the Leopard | Bar · Casual dining | 176 E Main St | open | |
| BIBIBOP Asian Grill BIBIBOP Asian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Korean | 429 E Main St | open |
| Bistro On Main | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 539 Valleyview Dr | open |
| Black Iron Grille - Kent, OH | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 7291 OH-43 | open |
| Blind Squirrel Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 802 N Mantua St | open | |
| Board and Bevy | Bar · Casual dining | 141 E Summit St | open | |
| Bob Evans Bob Evans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 400 Devon Pl | open |
| Bread Time Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 154 Cherry St | open |
| Bricco Kent | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 210 S Depeyster St | open | |
| Brimfield Bread Oven | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 3956 OH-43 #2 | open |
| Brimfield Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1198 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | 176 East Main Street | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 239 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1575 S Water St | open |
| Capybara Coffeehouse | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 427 Franklin Ave | open |
| Cec Foods Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 319 W Main St | open | |
| China City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 156 Cherry St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4050 Cascades Blvd Ste F | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 429 E Main St | open |
| CJ Old Kent Hibachi Page | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Seafood | 1143 Lake St | open |
| Columbus Gaming | Café | open | ||
| Country Diner | Casual dining | American | 1225 W Main St | open |
| Coyote's Mexican Grill & Cantina Coyote Mexican Grill & Cantina | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2500 OH-59 #20 | open |
| Crossroads Pizza Kent | Other | Sandwiches | 1143 Lake St | open |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 215 S Water St | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Burgers | 4050 Cascades Blvd, Unit A | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 1443 S Water St | open |
| Daisy Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 1111 Pin Oak Dr | open |
| Daisy Pops | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 154 N Water St | open |
| Dave's Cosmic Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 215 S Water St | open |
| Davidson Hangar | Bar | 7054 State Route 43 | open | |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3975 Cascades Blvd | open |
| Dominick's | Bar | 147 Franklin Ave | open | |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 715 E Main St | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 152 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1625 S Water St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 527 East Main St | open |
| East Of Chicago Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1665 E Main St | open |
| Eldorado's Pizza Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1331 S Water St | open |
| Erie Street Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 163 W Erie St | open |
| Eurogyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 S Depeyster St | open | |
| Evergreen Chinese Restaurant & Buffet | Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 1665 E Main St #500 | open |
| Family Tacos Llc Dba Fresco Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 E Erie St Ste 112 | open | |
| Fifth Flavor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 176 E Main St | open |
| FireFly Hookah Bar | Bar | 124 S Water St | open | |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 623 East Main Street | open |
| FizziMoo Sips & Snacks | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · American | 319 W Main St | open |
| Franklin Square Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 108 S Water St | open |
| Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 100 E Erie St #112 | open |
| Front Door Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 319 W Main St | open |
| Game Day Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 427 Franklin Ave | open |
| Gigi's Ristorante and Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 210 S Depeyster St #100 | open |
| Gionino's Pizzeria of Brimfield-Kent Gionino's Pizzeria Huffman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4081 OH-43 | open |
| Golden Hour Farmstand & Baked Goods | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 1002 Ravenna Rd | open | |
| Good Golly | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 123 N Water St | open |
| Grain of Salt Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | American | 1313 W Main St | open |
| Grazers Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 425 Franklin Ave | open | |
| Guido's Original Pizza & Catering | Catering | Pizza · Italian | 1176 W Main St | open |
| Guys Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 146 S Water St | open |
| Gypsy T Room | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 154 N Water St | open |
| HA TEA Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 836 N Mantua St | open |
| Henry Wahner's Restaurant & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1609 E Main St | open | |
| Hickory, Dickory, Dock | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 503 E Main St | open |
| Hive Lounge | Bar | 1157 W Main St | open | |
| Hot Soss Don | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1143 Lake St | open |
| Hue Banh Mi and Pho Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Asian | 1665 E Main St | open |
| Hungry Howie's Pizza Hungry Howie's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1444 E Main St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 295 S Water St | open |
| Integrity Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1313 W Main St | open | |
| Integrity Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1313 W Main St | open | |
| JB's Concert Club | Bar | American | 246 N Water St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4100 Maplecrest Parkway | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 165 E. Main St. | open |
| Joe's Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1293 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Just Add Cookies | Bakery | Bakery | 615 E Crain Ave | open |
| Katie's Korner Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1412 S Water St | open |
| Kent Canadian Club | Bar | 112 W College St | open | |
| Kent Station Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 152 Franklin Ave | open | |
| Kent Village | Bar | 6800 Alpha Dr | open | |
| Kung Fu Tea Kent | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Tea / bubble tea · Sushi · Noodles / ramen / pho · Japanese · Asian | 220 S Depeyster St | open |
| Kwench Juice Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 100 E Erie St Ste 126 | open |
| La Casa Del Tacos Kent La Casa del Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| La Terraza Mexican Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3975 Cascades Blvd | open |
| Laziza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 195 E Erie St | open |
| LeeAngelo's LeeAngelo's - Akron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Pizza | 164 Cherry St #13 | open |
| Lifetree Cafe - Kent | Café | Coffee | 931 E Main St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1629 E Main St | open |
| Little City Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 802 N Mantua St | open | |
| Little Seasons Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1203 N Mantua St | open |
| Lucci's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 405 E Main St | open |
| Madcap Brew Co | Brewery / taproom | 1422 Mogadore Rd | open | |
| Maddalena's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 252 N Water St | open |
| Main Street Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1665 E Main St | open |
| Main Street Tavern | Casual dining | American | 1181 W Main St | open |
| Mamacita's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 911 E Main St | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1629 E Main St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4223 State Route 43 | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1280 S Water St | open |
| Mdk Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1700 S Water St | open | |
| Mi Rancho Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4112 OH-43 | open |
| Michel's | Bar · Casual dining | 1157 W Main St | open | |
| Miecookery Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4581 Kent Rd | open | |
| Mike's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1700 S Water St | open |
| Ming Cheng Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1687 E Main St | open |
| Ming's Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1699 E Main St | open |
| Mr. Hero Mr Hero Mansfield Ohio | Other | Sandwiches · Burgers · American | 1343 S Water St | open |
| Mr. Zub's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 132 S Water St | open |
| Mugs Brew Pub & Sports Grill | Bar | 211 Franklin Ave | open | |
| Nineteen10 Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 215 S Depeyster St | open |
| No. 1 Chinese Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3975 Cascades Blvd | open |
| North Water Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 101 Crain Ave | open | |
| O'Neil's Drive Thru | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1539 Brady Lake Rd | open | |
| On Tap Grille & Bar | Bar | 4396 Kent Rd | open | |
| Over Easy At The Depot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 152 Franklin Ave | open |
| Overeasy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 135 E Erie St | open |
| Pacific East Japanese and Malaysian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Southeast Asian (other) | 100 E Main St | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 233 Tallmadge Road | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4031 Cascades Blvd | open |
| Paninis Bar and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 295 S Water St | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 439 E Main St | open |
| Peace Love & Little Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 100 E Erie St | open |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 115 N Willow St | open |
| Pete's Organic Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 424 Woodard Ave | open |
| Pho King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1627 E Main St | open |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 154 E Main St | open |
| Pizza Pan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 115 N Willow St | open |
| PizzaFire | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 220 S Depeyster St | open |
| Pj Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 439 E Main St | open |
| Ponderosa Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1855 State Route 59 | open |
| Popped! | Other · Dessert | Dessert | 138 E Main St Ste 101 | open |
| Portage Spirits | Winery / distillery / taproom | 200 W Williams St | open | |
| Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar - Zanesville | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1708 E Main St | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1801 East Main Street (SR-59) | open |
| Ray's Place | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 135 Franklin Ave | open |
| Rico's Restaurant And Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1332 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Riverside Wine & Imports | Bar | 911 N Mantua St | open | |
| Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 295 S Water St | open |
| Rocco's Cupcake Café | Bakery | Bakery | 295 S Water St Ste 108 | open |
| Rockne's Rockne's Pub | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1450 E Main St | open |
| Rogues Over the Top Pierogi | Catering | German / Eastern European | 1066 S Water St | open |
| Roll Call Burgers & Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Burgers | open | |
| Salsitas Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | route 43 | open |
| Santo Matador Street Tacos - Kent, OH | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 164 E Main St | open |
| Scribbles Coffee Co | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 237 N Water St | open |
| Shah's Halal Food Shah's Halal Food | Quick service | 100 E. Erie Suite 126 | open | |
| Shenandoah Lounge | Bar | 4013 State Route 43 | open | |
| Singh Biryani | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 1879 E Main St | open |
| Smith-larkin Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4081 State Route 43 | open | |
| Soprano's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1143 Lake St | open |
| Stahl's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 411 E Main St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1005 E Main St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 436 E Main St Kent State | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 4094 Maplecrest Pkwy | open |
| Steak-EEZ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 120 S Water St | open |
| Stoddard's Frozen Custard | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1321 W Main St | open |
| Stricklands Frozen Custard | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4050 Cascades Blvd | open |
| Stricklands of Kent Stricklands of Kent | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1879 E Main St | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4068 SR 43 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service | Sandwiches | 250 Tallmadge Road, Wal-Mart #3722 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 250 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1330 S Water St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1709 E Main St | open |
| Sugar Rush | Dessert | 201 E Erie St | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 4098 Maplecrest Parkway | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 4098 Maplecrest Pkwy | open |
| Taco Tontos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 123 Franklin Ave | open |
| Terry's Cakes and Confections | Bakery | Bakery | 3967 McTaggart Blvd | open |
| The Backerei | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery · French | 120 S Water St | open |
| The Basement in Brimfield The Basement Sports Bar & Grill at the Falls | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 3975 Cascades Blvd | open | |
| The Battleground Mexican Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 425 Cherry St | open |
| The Burnt Pickle | Bar | 1655 E Main St | open | |
| The Cleveland Bagel Cafe Kent | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 436 E Main St | open |
| The Dome | Bar | 166 Currie Hall Pkwy | open | |
| The Human Bean The Human Bean | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 1713 E Main St | open |
| The Lake House Kitchen + Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 7508 OH-43 | open |
| The Loft | Bar | 112 W Main St | open | |
| The Mockingbird Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 154 Cherry St | open |
| The Nut House Pub & Grille | Bar · Casual dining | 295 S Water St | open | |
| The Perfect Cone, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1443 S Water St | open | |
| The Pub in Kent | Bar · Casual dining | 401 Franklin Ave | open | |
| The River Merchant | Casual dining · Bar | 911 N Mantua St | open | |
| The Rolling Scones Bakery & Cafe' | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 154 Cherry St | open |
| The Secret Cellar | Bar | 176 E Main St | open | |
| The Squirrels Nest | Bar | 224 E Main St | open | |
| The Venice Cafe | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 163 W Erie St | open |
| ThunderStruck Donuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 830 N Mantua St | open |
| Toko Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 1851 OH-59 | open |
| Tree City | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 135 E Erie St | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1005 E Main St | open |
| Troy Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 118 E Main St | open |
| Twisted Meltz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 164 E Main St | open | |
| Ultima Replenisher Ultima Replenisher | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 250 TALLMADGE RD | open | |
| Vows To Video Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 247 N Water St | open | |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 250 Tallmadge Rd | open |
| Water Street Tavern | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 132 S Water St | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4244 State Route 43 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 515 E. Main Street | open |
| Wild Goats Cafe | Casual dining · Café | American · Coffee | 319 W Main St | open |
| Wild Papaya Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1665 E Main St | open |
| Wow Bao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1075 Risman Drive | open |
| Yogurt Vi | Dessert | Dessert | 295 S Water St | open |
| Yummy Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1879 State Route 59 | open |
| Zephyr Pub | Bar | 106 W Main St | open | |
| Zieman Restaurant Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 184 Currie Hall Pkwy Ste 1 | open | |
| Zz Yum Fun Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2500 OH-59 #18, Kent, OH 44240, USA | open |
| Bruno's Pizza & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 405 E Main St | closed |
| Main Street Continental Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 911 E Main St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 82 | 63 | — | — | — | 19 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 76 | 59 | — | — | — | 17 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 83 | 65 | — | — | — | 18 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 96 | 77 | — | — | — | 19 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 89 | 67 | 31 | 28 | 8 | 17 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 86 | 66 | 31 | 28 | 7 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 77 | 61 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 78 | 59 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 85 | 66 | 26 | 33 | 7 | 18 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 85 | 68 | 32 | 28 | 7 | 15 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 90 | 71 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 17 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 85 | 68 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 16 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 77 | 62 | 26 | 28 | 8 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 87 | 70 | 28 | 34 | 8 | 16 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 91 | 74 | 30 | 38 | 6 | 14 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 84 | 69 | 27 | 36 | 6 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 85 | 68 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 15 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 93 | 76 | 32 | 37 | 7 | 15 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 105 | 89 | 32 | 47 | 10 | 14 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 109 | 91 | 36 | 46 | 9 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 108 | 90 | 33 | 47 | 10 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 114 | 97 | 36 | 50 | 11 | 15 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 124 | 106 | 36 | 58 | 12 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 111 | 95 | 31 | 53 | 11 | 14 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 112 | 98 | 35 | 53 | 10 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 109 | 94 | 34 | 51 | 9 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 114 | 99 | 35 | 56 | 8 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 118 | 106 | 35 | 60 | 11 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 126 | 111 | 38 | 63 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 122 | 109 | 37 | 61 | 11 | 9 | NAICS2022 |