Horst who owns the quaint little shop, which is catty corner to the popular Horst Sub and Deli co-owned by him and his father Leon. 

Horst had acquired 5368 state Route 7 in 2008, and it took him a while to remodel the former antique/consignment shop once he decided what to do with it in 2022.

At the end of January, the highly-anticipated Cider Mill opened to an appreciative community, serving up specialty coffees and drinks, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. “The space is an ode to relax and connect with others,” he added. 

In addition to your standard drip coffee, the menu includes a variety of different cold brews, espresso and other coffee themed beverages along with some non-coffee options, such as  cocoa, teas, apple cider from local orchard Hays in Columbiana, which can be hot or cold.

New to the business neighborhood, the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe opened its doors on Jan. 29, four years after the space began its conversion from an antique/consignment shop in East Fairfield. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

Chai and Matcha Lattes will be coming to the drink offerings soon. 

His coffee comes from a vendor in southern Ohio. 

Patrons can have 15 different syrups added to their drink of choice, including everything from traditional favorites like caramel, vanilla and chocolate — which also are available in the sugar free variety. 

Currently Horst said employees are working on breakfast eats made with New York bagels made in the Bronx; however, sandwiches also are available in panini pressed varieties using the bagels or wraps. 

Protein options include egg, bacon, ham or sausage with cheese (cheddar or provolone) and either mayonnaise or chipotle dressing added.

Annelise Myer of Lisbon works on a breakfast panini sandwich for a customer Thursday afternoon at the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe in East Fairfield, where she is employed. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

Bagels include everything, French toast, plain, asiago and also a gluten free variety. 

Flavored cream cheese include cinnamon bun, strawberry and sweet honey in addition to plain.

In addition to chocolate croissants, which are made in-house, a local woman provides a variety of different pastries, like cookies, cupcakes and biscotti. 

Horst would like to continue to tweak the menu, adding lunch items with sour bread eventually. 

He admits he enjoys a good coffee shop, as it has a different vibe than people encounter at his shop across the street. “I wanted to do something with more of a community feel,” he explained Thursday, as customers sat around the dining area relaxing with family and friends as they took in the rustic decor. 

Employees Lorraine Steiner, of Clarion, Pa., and Kierra Rhodes, of Leetonia, make coffee beverages for customers Thursday afternoon at the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe in East Fairfield. The business opened on Jan. 29. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

“While we have some seating in the deli, I wanted more here. Part of the reason we spent so long on this is that I wanted to restore this building,” Horst continued. “It took longer than I expected, but I am happy with the result.”

The Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe is open from Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday. 

Located at 5368 state Route 7 in East Fairfield right outside New Waterford, The shop can either be reached at 330-846-0049 or through their Facebook or Instagram pages. 

Customers enjoy some relaxing, quality time with loved ones Thursday afternoon in the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe, which is located right outside of New Waterford. A variety of coffees among other beverages (both hot and cold) is available along with pastries and various breakfast sandwiches. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

This single-serving berry cheesecake was available for sale Thursday afternoon in the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe in East Fairfield just in time for Valentine’s Day visitors. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

These Reeses cupcakes were among the offerings that greeted customers of the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe Thursday afternoon in East Fairfield. The business, which opened Jan. 29, sells a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea and cider; breakfast sandwiches; bagels and pastries. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

A display of some pastries offered for sale Thursday afternoon at the Cider Mill Coffee and Cafe in East Fairfield, which opened its doors on Jan. 29. Inventory includes these sugar cookies, biscottis, chocolate croissants as well as (not pictured) cupcakes and single-serving berry cheesecakes for customers to enjoy along with their various hot and cold beverages (coffee, tea, cocoa and cider) as well as a variety of panini and wrap breakfast sandwiches. The cafe is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)