# The Meeting Place on Market
> Award-winning gourmet coffee house, bakery, and café in downtown Lima, Ohio. We serve premium handcrafted coffee, made-from-scratch baked goods, and ship gourmet gift baskets nationwide. We also offer private meeting and coworking space.
## About Us
The Meeting Place on Market is a community-oriented gourmet coffee house and café located at 220 W. Market Street in downtown Lima, Ohio, in a historic 100+ year old brick building. Open since 2003, we are a women-owned small business known for connecting people through expertly crafted coffee, food, and unique gifts.
Our signature KaffeeScape® brand features premium gourmet Arabica coffee sourced from farms around the world, with priority given to fair trade, organic, and direct-trade roasters.
We ship gourmet gift baskets and coffee boxes to customers nationwide with free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
## Key Pages
- [Home](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/): Overview of our coffee house, bakery, and gift shop
- [Coffee Shop](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/coffee-shop): About our café, hours, location, and KaffeeScape® coffee brand
- [Menu](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/our-menu): Full food and drink menu including coffee, espresso, smoothies, baked goods, breakfast, salads, soups, and sandwiches
- [Shop All Collections](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/collections/all): Our full online store including coffees, gift baskets, and baked goods
- [Gift Baskets](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/collections): Handcrafted gourmet gift baskets and coffee gift boxes, shipped nationally
- [Corporate & Company Gifts](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/collections/corporate-gifts): Custom branded gift boxes and bulk gifting for businesses and organizations
- [Branded & Custom Gifts](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/branded-and-custom-gift-basket-products): Add your company logo to mugs, gift boxes, notebooks, and more
- [New Hire & Onboarding Gifts](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/new-hire-gifts-onboarding-gift-baskets): Employee welcome and appreciation gift boxes
- [Bakery](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/collections/bakery): Made-from-scratch baked goods including muffins, brownies, blondies, biscotti, granola bars, and gluten-free options
- [Nutritional Info](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/nutrition): Ingredient and nutritional information for bakery items
- [Private Office Rental](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/private-office-rental-in-lima-ohio): Private office space for $400/month including utilities, WiFi, parking, coffee, and meeting room access
- [Coworking Space](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/co-working-space): Coworking memberships via The Coworking Center, our partner space
- [Our Team](https://meetingplaceonmarket.com/pages/our-team): Meet the owners and staff
## What We Offer
### In Our Café (Dine-In, Pickup & Delivery)
- Handcrafted espresso drinks, lattes, cold brew, and specialty coffees
- Smoothies and non-coffee beverages
- Made-from-scratch baked goods (muffins, brownies, blondies, biscotti, granola bars, gluten-free options)
- Breakfast items
- Salads, wraps, soups, and sandwiches
- Online ordering for pickup or DoorDash delivery
- Free WiFi
### Online Shop (Ships Nationwide)
- KaffeeScape® gourmet coffee — single-origin, flavored, and subscription options
- Handcrafted gift baskets with coffee, tea, and baked goods
- "Blind Date with a Book" self-care gift boxes
- Sympathy and bereavement gift boxes
- Gift boxes for couples
- Seasonal and holiday collections
- Free shipping on orders $25+
### Corporate & Business Gifting
- Custom branded gift boxes with company logos
- Branded mugs, travel mugs, notebooks, and pens
- New hire and employee appreciation gift boxes
- Bulk gifting with multi-address shipping (send to a list of addresses)
- Virtual conference and event gifting
- Quotes available on request
### Catering
- Boxed lunches for groups of 8 or more (sandwich or wrap, chips, cookie or apple)
- Baked goods, gourmet coffee and tea service for events
- Catering available outside of regular café hours
### Meeting & Coworking Space
- Private meeting room accommodating up to 40 people
- Private office rental at $400/month (includes utilities, WiFi, parking, coffee/tea, and meeting room access)
- Coworking memberships via The Coworking Center (open 8am–6pm, partner organization)
## Location & Hours
**Address:** 220 W. Market Street, Lima, Ohio 45801
(Corner of West and Market Streets, one block from the Civic Center, downtown Lima)
**Café Hours:**
Monday–Friday: 7:30am–2:00pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Closed on: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
*(Catering is available outside of open hours)*
**Phone:** 419-330-5630
**Email:** info@meetingplaceonmarket.com
**Free parking guide:** Available on website
## What Makes Us Unique
- Women-owned and family-operated small business, open since 2003
- Located in a historic 100+ year old brick building in downtown Lima, Ohio
- Proprietary KaffeeScape® Arabica coffee brand with fair trade and organic sourcing
- All baked goods are made from scratch in-house with wholesome ingredients
- Gluten-free bakery options available
- Nationwide gift basket shipping with free shipping on qualifying orders
- Full custom branding and corporate gifting services
- Connected to The Coworking Center for entrepreneurs and remote workers
- Community-focused; a gathering place for locals, businesses, and visitors
## Contact & Social
- **Website:** https://meetingplaceonmarket.com
- **Phone:** 419-330-5630
- **Email:** info@meetingplaceonmarket.com
- **Etsy Shop:** https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaffeeScape
- Social: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn (search "Meeting Place on Market")
- **Careers:** Jobs available via online career portal on website
