Worth a detour
Pioneer Coffee Roasters
Dalton · Dalton, United States
Why it’s on the route
Pioneer is a northeast Ohio roaster with cafés in Dalton and Jackson Township, and its coffees picked up four medals at the 2025 Golden Bean awards, including a Costa Rica double anaerobic in the pour-over and espresso categories. The Dalton shop is a cozy room with reclaimed-wood furniture and plants, serving pour-over, AeroPress and siphon alongside scones, cookies and cupcakes.
At a glance
| Address | 60 Lincolnview Dr |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Golden Bean North America 2025 – 1 silver, 3 bronze |
| Google rating | ★ 4.8 (233 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |