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.

I went for breakfast for the first time, cute family diner, cat was a great server, very friendly…read moreand attentive, the food was really good and the prices are reasonable, the pancakes are huge, the owner is very friendly as well, will definitely make this a regular spot

Call me crazy but charging .99 cents extra for onions is ridiculous. Food is just ok. Place…read moresmells funky. And they charge you for using a bank card to pay. All in all a great big no in my book.

I Love Everything About Julian,s Food is Fresh, And Plates are Always Hot! The Bathrooms Are Very…read moreClean! Service is Always Great, Very Friendly Staff!! Hate To See Them Go!! ( I Know it's FOR SALE!!

I was really hoping this would be one of those hidden gems of a diner, but unfortunately it wasn't…read more Let's just say it wasn't an enchanting come-again experience. I ordered the steak (medium), eggs and hashbrowns. It came out fast, but a little too fast. The steak was more rare to medium rare and bled into the eggs and potatoes. Yuck. I had to flag down the server but she took it back and returned a few minutes later with the steak redone. Now it was too done. The potatoes were okay, but neither the eggs or the steak were seasoned at all. Since this was a pricey breakfast ($14) that I basically couldn't eat and I did t want to waste the food, I took it home in a box to make stew out of. A disappointing visit, but since I was taught to say something nice or not say anything, I will say their coffee was good. Maybe they were just having an off day, but since it wasn't that busy and a Sunday, I probably won't return. There are too many other small diners who excel at their food and service.

Absolutely LOVE this place and the environment, the wait staff / Owner…read more Today, I went with my father and got some new dishes. He got the special, Maple Bourbon Bacon Waffle which he loved.... Didn't even offer one bit...... I just now got over that. I got the Magic Man Dude that's a lot Plus in ordered a side of their Marble Rye which was a lot ! French Toast was phenomenal. The rest, savory and delicious ! Highly recommend

Authentic Diner feels. The staff all get along well and are…read morebffs, love to see it! I got the magic man breakfast, it's served on a gigantic platter! I don't know a lot about French toast but the French toast here is delicious! My BF got the Grecian omelette with hashbrowns. Heavy handed with the fillings. I've been wanting to check it out for a while but it feels remote. We pull up, cute little colored building, Halloween decor inside was intricate and cute. Ummmm my seasonal water glass? My whole family loved it, fr. Lots of thought and appreciation went into the aesthetic. And not to mention how kid friendly it is. Crayons and a coloring page and cute kids drinking cups, it was nice.

This place is amazing and very affordable I highly recommend it!!! I visited on Tuesday and I got…read morethe breakfast quesadilla it was extremely tasty!!!

The food was fine but man it was expensive. 2 coffees and 2 entrees was $40. My wife got an…read moreomelette that came with hashbrowns and toast and I got biscuits and gravy, toast, and 2 eggs. It was cheap diner quality but First Watch prices. The staff were great and waitress was friendly. But hard to justify the cost.

We finally made it to the Crows Nest for breakfast this morning. The customer service is top notch,…read moreit's a fine oiled machine. The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. The food was fantastic. I got the Country Benedict with Homefries and my wife got their sausage gravy and biscuits and a side of French Toast. We will definitely be back sooner than later. If you are visiting the area or a local, give them a try. You'll be glad you did. 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!

Three words! "Out-Friggen-Standing!" How the chef here isn't helming a Michelin Star restaurant is…read morea mystery. Amazing customer service and the food is out of this world. We heard about it all the way out in Vegas and we had to stop in for breakfast. From flaming Bananas Foster topping on my waffle to the very well balanced Irish Coffee, this place is a solid Five Star hit in my playbook. It's tiny and very cozy to boot, reminding me of the little hometown diners I experienced as a kid. If you don't try it, you are missing out!!

Hey, it's a diner! Hit the spot. Good food. Owner does it all and was very pleasant. Recommend for…read morebreakfast.

A classic American diner with the fastest and friendliest service in town…read more The Lamp Post is open 24/7 and offers all day breakfast. The theme is 50's. The booths remind you of sitting in a 57 Chevy. There are Elvis, Marilyn and many other stars from that era, idolized on the walls. The menu is classic American diner food. If you've never been before, you must order the He Man Breakfast Platter - it's a humongous breakfast sampler that will not disappoint! The Lamp Post is an eastside tradition.

This place was an oasis on a dark night. Crazy highway closures, the late hours on a Sunday night…read moreleaving other places closed, we were led here to eat. Took a chance as we had never heard of it but the open 24 hours a day sign beckoned is in. What a surprise! A cute retro diner vibe. Something led me to order the gyro and it was phenomenal, not Greece level, but they griddled both the gyro meat and the pita so it was piping hot and then layered with cold tzatziki, lettuce, onion and tomato.... Sooo good. Fries were crispy, hot, and plentiful on everyone's plate. The kids chicken strip meal was unbelievably crispy and juicy and flavorful. Two burgers were ordered and both were loved. And even at the late hour service was friendly and attentive. The only thing keeping that 5th star is the whole place and all the condiments etc on the table need wiped down and the floors swept and mopped. I tried not to look too closely at anything as I enjoyed my delish dinner. But if you've never been you should try it!

The food is great, the people are super friendly. The restaurant brings one back to the '50s not…read moreonly in price and generous servings but also in the surroundings.

Service is excellent, the food was amazing, portion size for the price top notch, and the…read moreatmosphere is small, but perfect for the 50's theme. We'll worth giving it a try, glad I did.

Very small dining room but worth the wait! Food is exceptional- traditional breakfast treats with…read morean upscale twist. Definitely take the time to check them out!

Solid 3.5. Retro little restaurant, dare I say diner. Stopped at n for breakfast. Small dining room…read more5-6 tables and 2 counters. Ordered up a Sausage & Gravy with Biscuits and a chorizo scam Pdue egg with potatoes. Good portion size. The biscuits and gravy were ok (tasted like corn meal was added to the biscuit). I liked it, my wife was so so with it. The Chorizo scrambled eggs were good and just the right size. I'm not a big breakfast fan, so it worked for me. Finished it off with a chocolate shake. That was ok, but I built it up far more in my mind than it was. Good service, and the restaurant was slow of customers..