Einstein Bros. Bagels

Saturday morning so you already know it's a wait.... But it actually wasn't too bad!! Service is…read morenice and fast.... Bathroom could need some attention I got the Twofer 2 pancakes 2 eggs any style 2 meats- I was soooo disappointed the pancakes were cooked on the same grill as other food and you can actually see the black speckles on my flavorless limp pancakes the eggs were cold the sausage was chill I didn't even bother to tell waiters to warm up food for what? I try to stay positive but dammmnnnnn I took my my daughter and granddaughter it's my daughters fault lol we agreed on First Watch but somehow ended up there.... Smh I just was here last year what could've happened in the 8-10 months but imma pass..... my feelings hurt this placed used to be soooo good!!! Afraid not anymore!!! Even the orange juice was lacking flavor just tasteless lukewarm burnt food

Great food and large portions. Fun, funky little breakfast nook, we will return (and will try…read moretheir regular pancakes next time)

View of interior

The Opener.

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Omelettes & whole grain pancakes

Vicious Biscuit

4.5(122 reviews)

4.0 mi

One of our favorite brunch spots! Walk in an order at the counter, they will give you a table…read morenumber and bring out your food! Load up on delicious jams and butters at the Jam bar! Everyone enjoyed their food as always! The staff was very friendly and made rounds to check on us and clean tables quickly so no one had to wait for a spot to open up! The biscuits are so good! I really enjoyed their cheddar jalapeño one! Vanilla Latte Fat Boy Old School Breakfast Huevos Rancheros Munchkin Platter

There's nothing better on a chilly Northeast Ohio day than a crispy piece of chicken on a…read morebiscuit--and that's exactly what brought me back to Fisher's Biscuits in Fairlawn today. I'd been here once before, but this time I returned with a friend. I ordered the Hen Solo--just a biscuit and a piece of chicken--and honestly, if you've ever had a certain famous fast-food chicken biscuit, this is the elevated, hand-fried, house-made version. The chicken was perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the biscuit? Flaky, buttery, and clearly fresh. You can tell by the layers alone. One of my favorite touches was the butter bar--whipped butter, honey butter, maple butter, plus jellies ranging from classic to bold (including habanero and even ghost chili!). Such a fun and thoughtful detail. My friend ordered the Silence of the Hams, a playful take on eggs and ham: a fresh flaky biscuit, fried egg, two generous pieces of grilled ham, and melted cheese dripping beautifully over the sides. Comfort food done right. For dessert (because how could we not?), we shared their famous Vicious Beignets--stuffed with cinnamon-cream cheese filled, layered in a bowl with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and fresh strawberries. Absolutely indulgent and worth every bite. The restaurant was clean and busy, yet ordering was easy. Miriam at the counter was incredibly helpful and explained that the yellow items on the menu board highlight fan favorites--such a smart idea. She was also happy to customize anything we wanted. A side note I appreciated: on my previous visit, I noticed they offer a full gluten-free menu, which my husband (who is gluten-free) enjoyed tremendously. On our way out, I chatted with Jonas, Director of Operations. He was genuinely excited about our experience and even gave me his card for future questions. He also let a little secret slip--Medina is getting a Vicious Biscuits soon! For those making the drive to Fairlawn or Akron now, it looks like you'll have one closer to home before long... though I may still make the drive just to visit again. Highly recommend. Warm food, welcoming staff, and comfort done exceptionally well.

Inside - Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Buttermilk BiscuitBut

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Outside Vicious Biscuit in Akron (Wednesday, 19 February 2025)

The Breakfast Box

5.0(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

Soooo yummy!! Please try the shrimp & grits!!! Creamy home style grits with a cheese based rue with…read morewell seasoned shrimp with scallions and bacon!! So fulfilling that if you eat it at 7-8 am I promise you you fill hungry till way after 3-4 o'clock!! The small is $8 the large is $12 I tend to get the small add a 2 dollar tip

I need to try other options, but the chorizo breakfast quesedilla is so good that I've ordered it…read moreevery time I get food here. I always order delivery from Door Dash so I can't say much about what it's like to eat in but this is one of my go to places for breakfast.

Grits and shrimp!!! Yummy for the tummy!!!

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Outdoor seating

The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery

4.5(1.4k reviews)

3.6 mi

This place was recommended to me by the Yelp! Community as one of the "Top 100 Breakfast Places" in…read morethe whole U.S.! I was NOT disappointed... the food was delicious, and unique. We sat at the bar counter and the service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. We went on a Monday morning, and the place was pretty busy - we didn't have to wait for a table or anything, but 85% of the tables were definitely taken. You can see the kitchen from the bar, and there is a small "take out" window where they run a Drive-Tru from. Such a great idea, and it seemed like a very smooth operation! As you enter the Blue Door Cafe, immediately to your left is a small Bakery Service counter, with a beautiful display case. It smells so good in there! The menu was very unique, but packed with lots of delicious options, and we were told that the menu changes frequently, based on seasonal availability of locally sourced ingredients. I'm not so good with words, but let me say this: Everything was incredible! Fresh, made-to-order, and delicious! I will let the pictures do the talking

Love the vibes of this place! I wish I didn't leave so full,…read moreso that I would have wanted to take home something from that display at the front. I got the biscuits and gravy, and my mom got the avocado toast. The biscuits and gravy plate is HUGE. Two amazing biscuits, tasty gravy, although it had a little too much sweetness for my preference. And I can't remember if I ordered the eggs, or if it came with it. The potatoes were fine, nothing extremely special. I'm not local, but whenever I come in town my family LOVES to bring me here. I'd like to come try the dinner menu before giving them 5 stars. But I'm definitely a fan, and will be happy to go back anytime I'm in town:) Thanks for having me! See ya next time.

Chicken Pot Pie Bowl

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Eggs Benedict!

Fred's Diner

4.4(232 reviews)

4.3 mi

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.

Steak and eggs

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Outside of Fred's.

Café Arnone

4.1(144 reviews)

2.2 mi

It could have been better…read more I had been to Café Arnone a few years ago when we first moved to Akron and remembered it fondly, so I suggested it when meeting a friend for coffee last week. When I arrived around 1:00 pm, the café was quiet. There was no one at the counter, so I walked around to find someone and ask where to sit since the space has more of a café feel on one end and a wine-bar feel on the other. I was told to order at the counter and sit anywhere. I sat in the front area to wait for my friend. Once she arrived, we went up to order. I asked about a menu and was pointed to a sign on the counter. Since it was my first visit in a while, I asked the employee what she recommended, and she flipped the sign to a breakfast sandwich called The Sal. I ordered that. I then had to ask about beverages, as none were mentioned. I only wanted water and was directed to a carafe on the counter to serve myself. Our food came out within a few minutes. The presentation was a little disappointing. I chose the vegetable side, which turned out to be two carrot sticks and two celery sticks lying in a small puddle of water. The sandwich looked good, but when I took my first bite, it was overwhelmingly salty. I understand bacon is salty, but this tasted like an excessive amount of salt had been added. After a second bite, I brought it back to the register and asked if it could be replaced, which they did. My disappointment wasn't so much in the mistake, but in the lack of acknowledgment--there was no apology and no follow-up to ask if the replacement was better. The restaurant wasn't busy, and while I'm sure they have many regulars, the lack of greeting when I walked in and the lack of follow-up stood out to me. I did appreciate the wall of ancestors--it was a nice touch--but overall the service felt disengaged. Maybe it was an off day, or perhaps inexperience from a young staff. I may try again in the future, but this visit fell short of expectations.

I was in Akron area and saw this place so I decided I wanted a slice of pizza. I walked in and saw…read morea food counter. No one was there so I walked to the bar area up front. Still no one there. After a few minutes, someone came out. I ordered the pepperoni pizza. It came in square piece. The dough was thick. I can't say it was anything special, but it tasted OK. Sauce, cheese and dough seemed fresh. I thought it was expensive for the smaller size of it. I'll have to try their other offerings next time I'm around.

Matcha gelato

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Flower cart with flowers for sale in parking lot on Mother's Day.

First Watch

Always love First watch! This is the smallest one I've been to so be prepared to wait or at least…read moreput yourself on the waitlist. Food is great and the service is perfect. Their fresh squeezed juices are amazing! Also love how many gluten free options they have. The ham and Gruyère omelette was literally amazing! So cheesy and delicious. Also so happy I got extra potatoes...highly recommend. My husband loved his biscuits and gravy and I wish I had tried some! Go here and enjoy.

First time at First Watch. New location for brunch after church was told there was a 45 minute wait…read moreunless we sat at the community table. We took the community table, sat with eight other guests at a tall table,and tall chairs, but we were served immediately, and the food wasn't far behind. Service was amazing. Food was fresh and delicious and hot. Coffee was hot. Water was ice cold.. Can't wait to go back next week.

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Wally Waffle

4.1(303 reviews)

1.5 mi

Always a treat to go to WW. Quick service with a smile. Great menu with fun selection.read more

Great Belgian waffles with different toppings, depending on your taste at the time!…read more Waffles are light and airy, despite the size! Service is fast with friendly! They check on you frequently if you need anything! Great place to have waffles!

Huge waffle on the ceiling!

Chicken and Waffle

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Warm syrup

Molly Brown's Cafe

4.0(106 reviews)

3.9 mi

The main descriptor here is "cozy." Classic diner setup with wooden booths, plain coffee, and…read morecholesterol-rich splurges. They are doing it right! The food was what-you-would-expect diner fare. Menu items weren't inventive, but they didn't need to be. I enjoyed that some entree combos included both savory and sweet elements--some places divide these up, and I usually need a little of both. I went with the Paul Bunyan with a side of French toast, which scratched every breakfast itch I had. I'm also a hash brown snob, and I like it all seared together. This place didn't serve them soggy (thank goodness), but also not totally held together. Not a bad showing. I could see myself being a regular here!

Affordable breakfast / lunch diner. The staff were all very friendly and the food was good. The…read moredining area is a bit dark and dingy. Parking is extremely limited and there are "don't park here" warning notices pretty much everywhere but I figured nobody is at the tax prep office next door on a Sunday morning in November...

Salsbury steak hot plate lunch

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Strawberry French toast special

Valley Cafe

4.1(133 reviews)

2.0 mi

Wonderful food, friendly and fast staff, reasonable prices with large portions. Highly recommendread more

I have loved the Valley Café ever since I was a young girl. They have a large variety of options,…read morefriendly staff, and excellent food that never disappoints. I love their food, the Harvey is one of my favorite sandwiches, and yesterday I also tried their vegetable soup, and it was delightful. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch.