fun night with a girlfriend. half price on bottles of wine and great pizza. Makala was a attentive server

Giving all my stars just for the customer service!! What a great experience they turned this into for us. We got served the wrong pizza and even the wrong pizza size, we all insisted it was okay and we'd just accept what we got since it was delicious! The manager insisted we get the correct pizza and took care of us! He was phenomenal! Great ambiance, loved the outdoor area and loved the crust on the pizzas! read more

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Nice looking place. Plenty of seating inside and out plus a good sized bar. A good vibe. Our server was super friendly. We arrived early for a birthday dinner and we chatted with her for a while. Nice and answered all questions. We had a party of eight and a few apps and pizzas were ordered. All food came out in a reasonable time and was piping hot. We got a few pizzas so I'll generally comment that the crust was very good and toppings were flavorful and plentiful. The apps were tasty and good sized. The highlight was the charcuterie plate, filled with cheese, fruit and meat. Several folks ordered cocktails and enjoyed them. I drank a Great Lakes beer (Oktoberfest), but no draft beer. Plenty of wine available. Nice spot worthy of a visit if in the area. read more

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My friend and I were excited to try this place out. As it's close by and has a nice cocktail list. We were seated promptly on a nice summer night on the patio. It pains me to give this place 3 stars as the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. However, the service was terrible. I ordered the personal pan truffle mushroom pizza and the herb whip ricotta crostini as an appetizer. Both were delicious. In regard to the service. There seemed to be plenty of servers but our server seemed overwhelmed. I could tell it wasn't just us as I saw her other tables looking around for her and asking where their food was. She stated the kitchen was backed up to us as well as surrounding tables, fair enough. However, that doesn't excuse the fact it took almost 30 minutes for drinks or when my friend ordered dessert and after 40 minutes told her never mind when it never came. I might try again during the holidays as it looks like it has a fun cocktail list and maybe service will be better. Until then, I won't be returning. read more

This is a nice little area, I hope they can develop it. Anyway, stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening and we were the first ones there around 445. It slowly filled up the longer we were there. We sat outside since it was nice , but the bees. We made the best of it. The service was good..fast and efficient. I was apprehensive about the pizza because a lot of these places the pizza is mediocre and it's flatbread which I dont necessarily love. I was wrong. The pizza was actually very good. If I didn't want to look like a big back I would've eaten all of my pickle pizza right there at the table. We all got our own pizza and they were all great. I'll eat here again and you should go try it out. read more

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Wasn't busy when I stopped in. The bartender was super attentive and helpful with menu options. Their pizza is able to be ordered with optional vegan cheese and cauliflower crust for gluten free options. The cocktail menu was also unique with plenty of good selections. read more

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The food and drinks were amazing. When we went there were little to no people there and the staff was super friendly. The manager came and spoke with us for a good bit throughout the night and it was enjoyable. The area itself is beautiful and I can't wait to go back again for another girls night. read more

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Well, the food looks good, and the patio and seating areas are nice. But it felt chaotic when we arrived, and it went south from there. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and a pizza. We got the drinks quickly, and the server gave us plates and a pizza stand. The stand remained empty until we finally had to cancel the order and leave for our show. The staff seemed under duress the whole time, and ignored us until I was able to flag one of them down. She was sincerely apologetic and gave us a discount on the drinks. Too little, too late, unfortunately. read more

We came on Sunday of MDW - we were greeted right upon entry by the friendly bartender. There were people, but we were able to get a seat right away. They had a great cocktail list to choose from. We each got our own pizza, because we honestly thought based off the price they would be more personal sized. We were pleasantly surprised that they were bigger than expected, which was amazing for the price! I loved the seasoning that was on the crust too. Fast & friendly service. It seemed like they were also fulfilling alot of door dash orders. Would recommend. read more

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This place was so so cute!!!! We came here for a girls night and it was the perfect place! We got the fun holiday cocktails (sugar cookie one was so good) We got the bruschetta & marinated feta as appetizers... both so yummy and came out fast! We then decided to split a pizza (sausage and banana peppers) and it was the perfect thing to get us full!! It was like a hidden gem for our girls night! We definitely recommend!! We can't wait to come back!!! read more

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I'd been hearing all the buzz on socials, so when a girlfriend suggested grabbing a drink on a Monday night, we decided to head to the Valley and give this place a try. From the moment we pulled up, I was impressed--the exterior is warm and inviting with beautiful landscaping and patio seating. Inside, the décor strikes a perfect balance of feminine and masculine, creating an atmosphere that feels both stylish and welcoming. We grabbed two seats at the bar and instantly appreciated the bar stools--substantial, comfortable, and dare I say... even a little sexy. The drinks were fantastic and well-poured; we tried the Summer Spritz, Pomegranate Margarita, and Lavender Margarita, and each one was a hit. For dinner, we ordered the Chicken Pesto Pizza. When it arrived, both of us literally gasped--and even the guy next to us couldn't hide his envy. It was absolute perfection: beautiful, flavorful, and unforgettable. The service matched the food and drinks--attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We both agreed this is a spot we'll be returning to soon and often. So glad this place lived up to the hype I've been seeing online. It's an absolute must-try! read more

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We came here with friends last weekend for the first time. We had high expectations of the drinks considering they are a craft cocktail bar. We ordered several drinks off the menu. I had the spritz, which was good, but took over 30 minutes to receive even though we asked about it multiple times and everyone else at our table had received their drinks. My husband had an old fashioned which turned out to be only 5oz. The glass was not even half full. We all thought this had to be a mistake considering the cost and how poorly presented the drink was but the manager assured us that they measure properly. I think they should include this on the description because for $13, we were not expecting such a small drink. Our friends were not impressed with any of the drinks they ordered, either. My friend specifically ordered a double vodka shot in a short glass but received it in a tall glass, therefore watering down the drink. As for food, we shared the marinated feta appetizer and the charcuterie board. Both were good but the charcuterie only had one serving of meat (salami) and the rest were olives, peppers, cheese and grapes. For $19, we were expecting a little more. One of the cheeses, the largest portion, was a very spicy pepper cheese that none of us really enjoyed. The dip was very good - no complaints. We also ordered three pizzas. Our friend got the chicken pesto which he said was ok but nothing great. My husband got the short rib which he enjoyed. I did a make your own, which had literally no flavor at all. The crust was good but that was about it. I suppose that's my fault for picking the toppings but I thought it would taste better than it was. As for service - it was very slow and they were very inattentive. I wouldn't come back here or recommend it. I think as a restaurant that advertises for its drinks and pizza, both were lacking. read more

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Stopped in for dinner here on a Wednesday evening. Plenty of open tables and a welcoming bar area. We were greeted right away and chose a table near the back. We were promptly brought menus and ordered cocktails. The drink menu is geared towards people with a taste for sweeter drinks. I had the Thai basil gimlet and knew it would probably be too sweet for me, but enjoyed it and nonetheless. After that, I chose a glass of wine from their decent wine list. Wednesdays are $10 pizza nights. All of the specialty pizzas are available at that price. We had the mushroom pizza which was amazing, and a cheese pizza with arugula that was also tasty. I would recommend this restaurant or a casual dinner and plan to go back! read more

I've been wanting to come here since it opened and I seriously love the remodel of the entire valley, it was wayyyy overdue. Crust & Cocktails has the cutest vibes and is so aesthetically pleasing. The service was nice and I didn't have to wait long at all. I started with the Caprese salad with burrata and got the personal cheese pizza just to test it out since that's the best way to judge a new pizza spot. I liked my meal, but I was honestly more impressed with the ambience than the pizza. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming. Maybe I'll try a different sauce next time. Still, I'd definitely go back to try more. Super cute and definitely worth a shot. read more

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Well, if it has "Cocktails" in the name- the cocktails should be stellar! They were not. I ordered the spicy pickle margarita and it tasted like a kids drink. It was too sweet and not at all spicy. If there was any tequila in it- I sure could not taste it, or feel it! If you are charging $13-$15 for a specialty cocktail- you need to get it right! I was very disappointed. My two friends were also less than happy with their cocktails. The pizza was pretty good read more

My friends and I came across this GEM of a restaurant a few weeks ago! Seriously, this place is incredible. From their cozy atmosphere, to their holiday cocktails, and the absolutely delicious food..this place may be my favorite of the year! We stumbled upon this Crust & Cocktails googling online for a cocktail bar/restaurant. It is a bit hidden/out of sight, but we found it and we will be returning every time we are in the area! The Tuscan fig & cheese crostini was my favorite appetizer and a must-try. The pizza was fantastic, and the option to add a dipping sauce was awesome! The roasted garlic aioli was a great signature dipping sauce for our pizza - it made it 10x better! Do yourself a favor and enjoy a night here! read more

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I went here to get a drink after hiking up at CVNP with a friend. I didn't think they would have vegan cheese for the pizza but I was wrong! They have vegan cheese and it's delicious. The place was decorated for the holidays and added to the ambiance. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my dietary restrictions. They made sure I knew exactly what was in my order. The drinks were also delicious. I will be back! read more

Cute spot in the newly updated area in merriman valley We enjoyed a few apps and the cocktails menu is terrific. All of us loved our drinks. The wine list was nice to choose from too Each of us had a salad, and shared the mushroom pizza. Yum!! Service is attentive and friendly. Sometimes a little awkward but still sweet. read more

unimpressed... the pizza i ordered was Ok but let's be honest... there are very many good pies in Akron. They offered no draft beer, and while they have TV screens, only one was showing a football game on a Saturday night. I think their thing is signature cocktails... the place was 70% women drinking wines and martini's in tall glasses. Those martinis did look good as they walked by. While i wish this place success, it's not my taste. read more

Really fantastic food and vibes! Our bartender is working so hard and providing exceptional service. Had the pear pizza. Fantastic! read more

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Stopped in for a cocktail before dinner at Stirling. Spiced old fashioned was really good. Staff were all really pleasant and attentive - enjoyed conversing with the bartender. Did not eat anything but the pizzas looked (and smelled!) amazing. It was hard to walk out without getting one! TVs make this a nice option for watching football - will definitely be back! read more

First visit and was extremely pleased. Service was top notch and the food delicious. Had a few cocktails and they were also very good. Nice to see Liberty Commons gaining life again~ read more

Food and drinks are great when you get them. Service is the slowest I've ever experienced. They didn't charge for app because it took so long, pizzas took forever to arrive. Our actual server only made it to the table twice over the 2ish hours we spent waiting on the food. Asked for the check and that took a further 20 min to receive it. Live music was fantastic Rockin Rick was great. Would be a great restaurant if service wasn't terrible. read more

Service was super & friendly. I enjoyed a glass of Malbec, with a meat ball hors d'oeuvres; best to be shared because there were four large meatballs smothered in marinara sauce. Yummy! My husband enjoyed his traditional pepperoni, mushroom marinara sauce pizza. Warm rustic atmosphere! I plan on going back for wine night or girls night. read more

Wife and I tried out the much talked about Crust & Cocktails in Akron. Really liked the inside bar area and the table seating. Cool decor and bar seats really comfortable. Food looked good coming out of the kitchen. Had to take a quick restroom break...............total horror scene! Urinal was covered in urine as was the wall and floor. A puddle of sticky filth glued my shoes to the tile. Gnats flying all around the urinal. It was like it hadn't been attended to in days! The sink was also a wreck. Went back to our seating and promptly cashed out and got the heck out of there. If they maintain their bathrooms like that, God only knows what's going on in the kitchen. Definitely won't be going back. Clean your bathrooms before you even open up! read more

This place is the hidden gem of the valley. From the Decor, Food and signature Drinks, you are in for a treat. Wednesday nights, you can't beat their signature pizza deals. They have my families absolute favorite Truffle Mushroom pizza. It is bursting with flavor and the pizza crust itself is extremely flavorful compared to other pizza joints. We love going down on Wednesday's ordering Pizzas and trying any number of their signature and featured cocktails. You really can't go wrong. If Jaydyn is your server, you are in for a relaxing, fun, and attentive experience. She is everything you would want in a server! read more

I am not one to leave reviews but the service here is so abysmal that is almost laughable. We ordered 2 drinks. One came out after 30 minutes and the other after an hour even after asking repeatedly for them. Our appetizers came out at separate times. Our server was inattentive and rarely checked on us. We sat with empty water glasses. It's in a cool spot and it has the potential to do great but when your name is crust and cocktails and you can't do crust or cocktails maybe you're in the wrong business. read more

Wonderful menu and the cocktails were delicious. The wine list brings me back over and over again read more

First visit and we will definitely be back! The place had a vibe both inside and outside. The service was superb; attentive and friendly. The food was on point. You can tell the ingredients are extremely fresh and you can tell they take pride in what they are serving. read more

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Terrible service. Never got our pizza. They said they mixed up our order but no one ever told us. Brought our salad but no silverware and no knife. Huge pieces of lettuce that needed to be cut. Had to go get knives but only gave me one Got an appetizer that was supposed to have goat cheese which I couldn't find and way over cooked. Sent back when someone came to see if I needed it to be boxed. Saw our waitress 2x. No refills on drinks. I know they were busy but would have appreciated some attention. Won't be back read more

firstly the food was amazing. I and my friend each got 2 personal pizzas to try all the flavors. All of them were amazing, esp silly the mushroom one. the dipping sauces were also good. Service was excellent. We had Madi as a server and she was polite, quick and took care of our every need. highly recommend read more

I'd love to give this place more stars and I hope it does well, but the service needs serious attention. On the plus side - drinks are good, especially their house specialty drinks. Good wine selection as well. The interior has a fresh, modern feel to it and the bar is cozy. Food for me was just okay - especially the pizza. If you're going to make pizza the star of the menu it should be awesome, and while it was decent, it was just kind of middle of the road. Service is where they really need help and I hope the owner/manager is reading and gets folks the training they need. I've been in a couple nights now and servers are generally inattentive (last visit sat at the bar for 10 minutes before anyone even asked me if I wanted anything). There also always seems to be some sort of mixup leading to dissatisfied tables. Another time I was in, one or more of the servers apparently was taking food from the pass and not checking tickets. Saw two pizzas pulled back into the kitchen when the servers weren't sure what table to deliver them to. By the time they realized who they were supposed to go to, the kitchen has already started to eat one of them. Really elementary stuff that definitely impacts your experience. I'm fairly close to this place and really hope they get it together. read more

Cute place. Good pizza. Great service. Try the mushroom pizza. I recommend getting a few personal size pizzas to try. That way you can find your favorite! Will be back. read more

John and Jadyn were both great!! Jadyn was literally a ray of sunshine! very kind and attentive:) read more

Worst service one can imagine despite an uncrowded restaurant. 2 of 3 pizzas had visibly wet dough. Asked for extra time in oven on one. "Chef Refused", said would recook. Cool, that works. 30 minutes later, after never having been checked on for water refills, more drink orders, or even to bring the red pepper flakes requested at the delivery of the pizzas....after literally waving arms and asking for service, had to go to the bar to get any help. No pizza in sight. The refired/new pizza never came out before we left, after several "it will be right out"'s. The bread and spread appetizer was good. The drinks were good. It was nicely decorated for the holidays. read more

Tremendous quality of food and drinks. The perfect place for a double date with your friends. We tried three different pizzas and meatballs. All were great. read more

Service was excellent! Truffle pizza was delicious! Glassware could have been cleaner! read more

Went here on a Sunday night with some girl friends. Was excited to try out a new place in the Valley! Very cute yet casual atmosphere. Cocktails were great, good wine menu. Ordered the tomato and burrata salad - excellent! Everyone ordered a build your own pizza and a different dipping sauce. We all loved! Will def be back. read more

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This is a wine bar/restaurant tucked away in Akron. There's a small food menu not very extensive but has everything on it that it needs. Four sizes of pizza, only one kind of crust, many toppings. Crust and cocktails doesn't need more. The crust was light and perfectly done,the toppings just enough. So many pizzerias, including small ones, douse their crust with cheese and toppings, and until it's like eating a slab of casserole on top of a cracker. Not here, the bite was a wonderful delight. And the warmed olives !!! We got those on a whim, each took a bit and said WOW!! Service was great, and thank goodness there was no blasting music of any type to interfere with conversation and good eats. Definitely will come back, if only just for the olives, although everything was great. read more

Food was great... Service was great... Staff was friendly... Really like the place. Took her family. There are definitely will be back in the future! read more