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    3.9 (181 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    million dollar bacon, bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
    Allison Z.

    first time at this location, much bigger than cleveland! lots of seating, food was great as always and service was also good considering how busy it was on a monday!

    Bathrooms/overflow seating
    EveLynne B.

    The food here was good, healthy, and wholesome. We went here for Mother's Day and were given an estimated hour wait time for a table. We expected this, as brunch time on Mother's Day is usually very busy for any place. Everyone enjoyed their food - though I did wish the portions were bigger in my case. I informed staff of my dairy allergy and they were extremely kind in checking the bread for dairy and informing me. I did not have an allergic reaction to the food - and I am very pleased with that! It was also incredibly clear that our server - wish I had gotten their name - was very experienced as a server, and knew the menu thoroughly. This was great for us as we had never been there before. The interior seemed pretty hip and natural - lots of wood - but some subtle modern farmhouse themes. I will also add that the kale tonic was sweet and refreshing! I will be returning.

    Salad, half veggie sandwich and a mimosa! All were excellent! Great portion sizes!
    Karrie K.

    My absolute favorite breakfast in town! I got half of a veggie sandwich and half of a blue cheese salad. Absolutely everything was wonderful! I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend!

    French toast with whipped cream, waffle with eggs and bacon
    Lauren G.

    The food was about average for a breakfast spot. Prices were a bit higher than you'd expect for the amount of food and quality. The restaurant itself had a great environment and homey feel. They are only open during breakfast and lunch hours.

    BLT Benedict
    Erica M.

    I highly recommend this place! the food and drinks were so amazing! Service was great and i really enjoyed the overall vibe of this restaurant.

    Lump crab and avocado toast ( seasonal) & Eggs over hard
    Taryn J.

    The service is great! Soon as you walk in you are greeted at the door by a smiling face! Our server was Rosie she's so polite and knowledgeable! Such a good time! The food was delicious everyone had clean plates! My daughter had granola bowl with yogurt and fruit! Food was fresh , bread tasted freshly baked ! Will be back! Also if you stop in try their freshly squeezed juices. We tried the seasonal juice tropical sunrise . Mango Pineapple Strawberry lime! service was speedy. On a Saturday morning there was no wait even though it was packed! This place runs like a well oiled machine!

    Eggs Benedict. So delicious! I can't remember if I ordered off menu or just asked for Jan benefit with tomato and regular fixings
    Lauren D.

    I wasn't aware that this is a chain, we don't have them where I'm from. We were in town for a wedding. Really enjoyed the experience! THE ATMOSPHERE: - it was a busy Saturday for brunch. We had put our names on a wait list and waited a bit, weather was nice so we hung out outside. -big tables. We were a party of 2 and got sat at a long booth. There were lots of table styles, looked like a good place to go if you have a large group since they have good tables. -really liked the decor. It was modern and served the brunch vibe well. THE FOOD: -learning it was a chain I was nervous about the food but I loved everything I got. -Big fan of eggs Benedict and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked eggs. Delicious. And the ham is thinly sliced. No other way to do it in my opinion! -the side greens were dressed a little bitter for my liking but that's likely personal preference. Overall the plate was very filling ! -at first I didn't want a coffee but my partner's smelled so good I couldn't resist. Tasty! -my partner got some sort of yogurt or oat bowl (not pictured--sorry!) that he liked -he has a huge sweet tooth and couldn't resist getting the cinnamon bun. I'm a fan of a classic cinnamon roll...chewy and fluffy with cream cheese icing. Overly sweet with extras like powdered sugar and caramel isn't my thing, so I opted not to try it--but he loved it!!! -we shared the breakfast potatoes. I was really in the mood for potatoes but hate onions. You can't order them without the onion but they are pick off-able for my fellow onion haters out there. THE SERVICE: -our waitress was clearly very seasoned. Great service while handling lots of tables -our waters and coffees were always full and she made sure to check in on us. Overall, I would definitely choose to go here again! If you're a Benedict lover make sure to try it!!

    Madison K.

    The notes about the atmosphere stand, and I will still enjoy weekday breakfast here, but I have put a big x over this location for Sunday both as a customer and as a delivery driver. This First Watch has a much different air quality feel than the Fairlawn location. It is a great effect! The food is fresh and quickly served and the breathable air makes me always want to order extra and eat slowly. That was my weekday breakfast review. As a DoorDash driver, I appreciate the well conceived pickup process-- usually. Today was awful. Bad Sunday management. A culture of fun for employees rather than customer service. The manager flat out told me "if you were to come back later, it'll probably be the same so.." I say "so stay home?" He says "that would be just fine with me." He had said they were horribly backed up. I had perked in the kitchen and it was packed with servers dancing and goofing. Fun, but not for the customer. The kitchen staff was watching the servers. It looks like bad management. Sad, for such a great restaurant!

    Corey S.

    We have been here several times and always have a pleasant experience. The food is good and the service is reliable. The only knock that I have for the place is even with the online check In we end up with a decent wait even when we get there towards the end of the allotted time bracket that they give us. Not completely their fault but the only negative about the place! Will still definitely be back

    Biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs & potatoes

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    Food is always so amazing and the servers as well as the folks who clean the tables are so very nice always happy.

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    Good restaurant,food was good,service was outstanding.pricing was average., Good selection. Of menu items

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    great vibes from the hostess. and the food was amazing! props to the staff. They were amazing and made the brunch fantastic

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    Too expensive and difficult to order from the menu. Find it close quarters also. Atmosphere is not good either.

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    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

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    4.4(232 reviews)
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    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.

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