LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I haven't been to the Akron one, but I simply adore this place. The coffee is magnificent. The variety is good. I wish this place was 24/7, I crave the coffee at all times. The double chocolate biscotti is pretty freaking amazing also. The atmosphere is good, the music changes depending on which barista is working at that moment, and so far everything I've heard has been good (I even discovered some new music through them recently). I go here when I have a good 4-5 hours set aside to study and it's the perfect place to get away from the school madness. Part of the reason its good to study here is possibly because it hasn't been "discovered" by every person in the town yet. It will probably become too noisy once that happens, but I shall cherish the moment until then.
Starbucks coffee doesn't compare. Seriously.