Fred's Diner is a sparkling diamond of a place that so many locals I mentioned it to were still…read moreunaware of. That's mostly due to location. It's less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Akron but it's off the beaten path. All locals (except me) in here. When I went (10AM Friday) the place was almost full, and I was dining alone, so I sat at the counter, happily next to the kitchen. To look at the kitchen was like looking inside a bee hive, bustling with activity but barely a sound. I could just make out what was being calmly stated "2 Silver Dollar, Salmon, Country Fried, 2 Over Easy..." It was fun to watch, but what was important was the output. It took just over 6 minutes from the time I order until it was sitting in front of me, and everything was perfect! The waitresses were so efficient. I saw my order hit the window and in about 12 seconds it was delivered. They were so customer focused, they were (jokingly) fighting over refilling my tea. When I was done and paid for I waited outside for Uber to pick me up (3 min). I looked back on what I'd just experienced, and snapped a picture of the two parking lots of cars for Fred's Diner. I counted and there were 32 cars at Fred's. OK maybe 10 were staff so 22 cars for customers, let's say on average there were 2 customers per car (remember I walked here so no car for me). By my calculation, Fred's was feeding 44 people every 30 minutes or so. No wonder they're only open 4 days a week and only for breakfast - lunch. I calculate they might serve 3200 meals in those 4 days, and then take 3 days off to get ready for the next week. I love this place. Wish I lived here so I could come more often.

My daughter and I both had off today, so we decided to hit up Fred's for breakfast. I had a craving…read morefor steak and eggs and she went with the corned beef hash. Both plates were very good. I particularly appreciate that they use real potatoes for their hashbrowns, not the frozen/freeze dried crap most places serve up these days. The service was great, coffee was strong, and our bellies are fullllll.

Good portions at reasonable prices. Fish was thin battered, and they had malt vinegar for my…read morefries! The unsweetened ice tea is fresh brewed. There is a 4% fee for using card to pay. At least 3 older people with walkers and canes had no problem getting in and through. Family friendly. Love the 50s decor with the movie posters, pictures of music artists, and the occasional BigBoy and Pennzoil nicknacks, light teal covered seating. Only one waitress in the place, and a long table of seemingly local people were there before us, but we got served first. Yay!

Came here because it was a diner. Love diners. And I believe it was on New Day Cleveland and wanted…read moreto check it out. 3 of us went on a Saturday afternoon. It's a cute place and cute decor. Definitely diner decor. There were a decent number of people eating. Seemed to be a mix of Bfast and lunch meals being served. Also seemed like a lot of regulars because employees were spending time talking to certain tables. We got the roast beef open face with gravy and mashed potatoes, the patty melt with onion rings, and the BBQ burger with fries. The roast beef was bland. Needed more seasoning. The 2 burgers were well done. We both liked them medium rare. But we weren't asked how we like them cooked when we ordered. Onion rings were breaded and only got about 5. Fries were abundant and fresh cut. Much better than the onion rings. Overall the food was just average if not slightly below average. Prices were good. Parking plentiful. Service was not great. No one asked us if we wanted refills or to check on us. We had to ask for our check after we waited awhile. Probably not a repeat.

Stumbled upon this gem. Straightforward diner. Wonderful people. Had eggs, grits & toast, my…read morepartner a meat omelette. All very good. Friendly service. Putting this on my list for breakfast and will go for lunch. Sorry I missed the pork & sauerkraut special. And the meatloaf too.

We live a distance from this place and found it through this app. We walked in and were greeted…read morewith friendly smiles and hellos. The decor of this place is so cute!! It reminds me of what my parents saw when they went to diners back in their teenage years. The food was so yummy!! One of the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had!!! I could smash a whole plate of that by myself..lol!! Karen & Kim are the sweetest people!! Definitely make you feel like a regular!! Laughing and smiling is very nice greeting and departure. Can't wait to get back here and get some more yum yum in my tum tum!

Seriously thee best breakfast spot "HANDS DOWN" in North Canton. If you're visiting the area during…read morethe Hall Of Fame week you must stop here during your stay. Awesome customer service and awesome atmosphere, you will not be disappointed. This is where the LOCALS GO PEOPLE!!! IYKYK BOOM!!!!!!

Hidden gem as far as I'm concerned. Too hidden, I've lived here embarrassingly long and only tried…read morethis place 2 months ago! Fantastic breakfasts, I've been back a few times and it's consistent. Great pancakes, waffles, fluffy omelets, bacon is on point. I've had out of town company two of the recent holidays and they wanted to come here each time! Very friendly and attentive service. It's very cute inside, warm and welcoming. Easily accommodated our big family table each time (8+) The only thing I would tweak is the coffee- could be stronger! We will be back again soon!

The food is always hot and delicious, as is the wonderful wait staff!…read moreNever a long wait, and always friendly service. Best in comfort food!

Always passing by this location but never really entered until yesterday. We wanted something quick…read moreand thought why not. The decor and interior is super simple nothing fancy. The waitress was super nice. The food came out pretty fast. This is the type of diner that we have back in NYC and the food was very good! Simple and nothing flashy. For 2 people it was almost $30. A bit overpriced in my opinion. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars, if you are sitting in the booth, and someone is sitting on the other side, you can feel them through the chair. I wasn't able to lean back the whole time due to this, and every time the gentleman on the other side moved, I felt it, and it was uncomfortable.

We met friends here on our last day in Akron for breakfast. The food was pretty good and the…read moreservice was excellent . I had the combo with pancakes, eggs and bacon. The only thing I didn't like about it was it all came on the same way plate. I tasted the gravy and it was very good as were the biscuits. If I lived here I would eat here a few times a week. Definitely give this place a try

Went for Bfast with some others and tried the German Skillet which is really like an omelette with…read moreKielbasa mixed in w the hash browns. It was good although the skin of the kielbasa was almost like paper because it was not breaking down. I had to take care of that subtly with my napkin. But flavor was very good and our waitress was super despite being very busy.

This is a great stop for a solid breakfast! service and kitchen was quick and friendly! The menu…read morehas a lot to offer and the homemade sausage was awesome! Lots of dishes feature it so be sure to get one that does! There is room to sit outside at picnic tables if you prefer but we sat inside as it was rather warm the weekend we were in town.

Fancy? No. Delicious food, friendly service, fair prices, and a small town vibe? YES. Its a go to…read morefor weekend breakfast but I've been for dinner once as well. I'll definitely continue going back! Tip: They get busy on the weekend, so just be prepared that you may need to wait. There isn't a parking lot dedicated to the diner, but street parking and a community lot down the hill is free. Don't forget to check out the dessert offerings!

Old school diner. The best french toast I've ever had! Great service. If I ever make it back to the…read morearea, I'm definitely coming back

This place is exactly what you'd hope for in a classic diner experience. Nancy's Main Street Diner…read moredelivers on all fronts--great breakfast, delicious home-cooked meals, and that unmistakable diner charm with stainless steel, chrome, and just the right amount of sass from the servers to keep things fun. We had a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich, each served with different types of fries--both done just right. The food was hot, flavorful, and comforting. Their pies and breakfast options are also worth the trip alone. Prices are very reasonable, and the portions won't leave you hungry. If you're in Grafton and looking for a no-frills, feel-good meal, this is the spot. A true small-town gem.

Good food and lovely waitresses :) we went back 2 mornings in a row on our trip through town…read more - this is a delayed review from April 2024

Food was amazing! Service was fast! I had cornbeef sandwiches from here and I can say mannnn it was…read moregoood! I would definitely come back here to try other meal.