Coffee Quest 419, the beloved coffee trail in the Toledo region, returns this August.
Organized by area coffee shops since 2018, the quest is now managed by Destination Toledo with this year’s edition boasting an expanded lineup of 27 participating coffee shops, a fresh “Road Trip” theme, and exciting new prizes.
From Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, coffee enthusiasts can celebrate local culture and community while exploring their favorite coffee spots and discovering new ones.
“We’re building on the incredible foundation laid by the original coffee shops,” says Lexi Burton, Destination Toledo’s Leisure Sales Marketing Specialist. “We’ve listened to feedback and made several exciting changes. The event has been extended to three months, includes more locally owned coffee shops, offers additional prizes, and now features a digital passport. Whether you make only a few stops or complete the whole quest, it’s a great celebration of coffee and Toledo!”
Each year’s Coffee Quest 419 has sported a unique theme. This year’s theme, “Road Trip,” captures the spirit of a journey through the 419 area, complete with Route 66-inspired elements meticulously designed by local graphic designer Jacob Parr.
“Coffee Quest 419 essentially takes you on a road trip around the Toledo region,” explains Parr. “It fosters community, offers a delightful activity for friends and family, and encourages exploration of our vibrant Toledo coffee scene. So buckle up, folks!”
As in years past, finishers of Coffee Quest 419 are rewarded with a t-shirt, proudly printed by CQ419 sponsor Jupmode. Additionally, Destination Toledo has added more opportunities to win prizes with a Coffee Quest 419 Sticker and Grand Prize Drawing. “We wanted to make sure visitors and more casual quest participants had an opportunity to win a prize too” added Burton.
Participants can now pre-sign up for their digital passport at VisitToledo.org/CoffeeQuest419; the digital passport will be live starting Aug. 1. Similar to the existing 419 Ale Trail, which recently launched its fourth year, Destination Toledo has partnered with technology company, Bandwango, to offer the free digital passport.
Follow Coffee Quest 419 (@coffeequest419) on Facebook and Instagram for updates and content leading up to and throughout the quest as well as Destination Toledo (@toledocvb) on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
In Bowling Green, Flatlands Coffee and Juniper Brewing Company are participating in Coffee Quest 419. The 25 other coffee shops on the tour are:
• The Bard’s Coffee
• Black Kite Coffee (Old West End)
• Black Kite Coffee (HEAVY Wheelhouse)
• BREW Coffee Bar
• Brew House Downtown
• Brew House Coffee & Bake Shop (Maumee)
• CK Sweets Coffee & Bakeshop
• Copper Press Roastery
• Dragon’s Roost Coffee & Games
• Earth Coffeehouse
• The Flying Joe (Downtown Toledo)
• The Flying Joe (Perrysburg)
• Flying Rhino Coffee
• Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts
• Grindhrs Co.
• Levi and Lilac’s Coffee Pub
• Maddie & Bella (Downtown Toledo)
• Maddie & Bella (Perrysburg)
• PLATE 21
• Red Rambler Coffees
• Random Acts of Walbridge
• Rustbelt Coffee
• Sip & Brew
• SIP COFFEE
• Wandering Bean Coffee Co.
2024 Coffee Quest 419 Prizes: Check-in to 3 of 27 shops, sticker; 23 of 27 shops, T-shirt; all 27 shops, grand prize basket drawing with three winners.
Destination Toledo is the Destination Marketing Organization for Lucas County and the greater Toledo region. Destination Toledo’s core mission is to attract meeting, convention and tourism business to the region through strategic marketing, sales, and partnership efforts.
