Such a great speakeasy! You are required to have a reservation to be allowed in so make sure you do…read morethat. I was confused why they wouldn't let walk ins come down to the bar as first come first serve because the entire bar was wide open even though we had to wait for a half hour for a table, but I guess that's just the way they do things. Cocktails were great! They put real care into making fabulous cocktails - definitely worth the prices too (very reasonable for a specialty cocktail). Beautiful decor and great service. We will be back!!

Definitely 5/5. Has all the cozy moody speak easy vibes you would want. Yummy drinks and when we…read morewere there a Wonka theme. Have already reccomended to many and would go back for sure.

What a great Italian spot. Cozy throwback vibe…read moreNot expensive Great service The food really was that good. Six of us. Everyone loved their dishes. We all brought leftovers home. Can easily fill up on half salads and bread. Great drinks. Special monthly menu in addition to the standard. Great variety of entrees. Pieces of cake can be eaten by 2 people. Carrot cake is standout. Tip is automatically added to parties of 6 or more. On the " go back to" list.

Our family came here on Good Friday - the restaurant was calm and not overly busy. We had a…read morereservation for 6pm and were seated right away after arriving. We had 3 four top tables pushed together for our group. We dine out every Good Friday and the acoustics in this restaurant were great. We could hear conversation from one end of the table to the other. Several people had the Fish Fry special of fish and chips - some liked it, some didn't care as much for it. I didn't try it personally, but the plate had three decent size pieces of fish with a side of fries and coleslaw. Nice offering for Good Friday meal. Two of us had Chicken piccata and really appreciated that we could substitute out the side of pasta! One of us ordered a side of grilled veggies (highly recommend) and the other steamed broccoli. Highly recommend the grilled veggies! Good combination of different vegetables. The broccoli was good, but would have ordered without butter. There was a pool of butter they were swimming in. The piccata was good - 3 decent sized pieces of chicken breast. Note if you are not a red pepper fan, order the sauce without. I forgot to ask, but they were easy to pick out. The calamari was a good portion for an appetizer. We hoped they had cocktail sauce for it, but they only had marinara. The mesclun salad was very good and really good size for a half portion. We did not order dessert, but the cakes when you first walk in are quite impressive and imagine are delicious!

Nice vibe, albeit it would have been even better maybe on a weeknight when it wasn't so packed. We…read morehad a loud group of women next to us and the volume of their conversation kind of destroyed the ambiance. I think cocktail bars like this are better enjoyed with quieter tones and less cackling. The service is very friendly. Not fast, but that's understandable since it was busy on a Saturday night. Old fashioned was very well-made and decently strong. Parking is ridiculous and we had to circle a bit before finding the entrance. I do love the secret newsstand entrance. Hint: look for the most worn-out looking item on the newsstand and grab that item and pull. ;)

Truly crafted cocktails. I had an old fashioned and a Manhattan last night. Both were perfect!…read moreThey make their simple syrup for the Manhattan with demera sugar, Barney, cherries, and a flamed orange peel. Absolutely perfect just the way I make them at home. Compared to the horrible old-fashioned that I had at the Marriott next-door for the same price there is no comparison. The Manhattan is very good as well !

Such a great spot to have a night cap or after dinner drink! We had a big group pop in on a…read moreSaturday evening and the staff was amazing and quick to take care of us all. Great mixologist and such fun options for cocktails. Can't wait to return and check it out earlier in the day on a Saturday when we have more time.

This is a great place to relax for a couple drinks, has great decor and service is good as well…read more Very comfortable feeling. Our barmaid was great , very friendly. However they don't serve food, you can order pizza from next door to go with your drinks and hang out with friends. And they do have a few board games.

Hidden Gem of the Week Old 97 Cafe is an original train stop…read morelocated in Kenmore is serving incredible cocktails and food! We had the best date night here where every bite and sip was perfection! Bartender Phoebe gave excellent recommendations and made sure we always had a drink in our hand! Love the speakeasy vibe and can't wait for the weather to break to enjoy their incredible patio and live music! We will absolutely be back but secretly wanted to gatekeep this awesome spot! Parking is unique and available in the middle of the street. Cocktails White Cosmo Lemon Drop Martini Espresso Martini Perfect Pear Martini Old Fashioned Manhattan Negroni Dinner Filet with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and House Salad Chicken Philly with Streetlight Chips & Lawsons Dip

We visited on Wednesday since they have a $9.99 Steak Dinner special. The dinner includes a strip…read moresteak, baked potato and a salad. It is a beautiful venue. Our table was in the open and did not provide any protection from the sun. The service was adequate. The steak was not large and cooked correctly. It was what you would expect for the price. The potato was good and came with butter and sour cream. The salad was good and fresh.

Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

The drinks aren't like amazing, but this place is worth it to go to because the interior is so fun…read moreand unique!!

Who knew that this place had so many cool things in it?!? I came for the opening of their new…read morerestaurant, Buckets and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was also a Starbucks, cabaret theater, LeBron Jones memorabilia shop, candy store, and grab-and-go beer spot. There's also great lounge and seating nooks. I think there's even more downstairs. I'm not super familiar with the LeBron James Foundation's work in Akron, but this space feels like a great gathering spot for the community.

Visited House 330 on July 19, 2025 for their first ever Farmers Market. I stopped in a shop…read morecontaining a variety of things to purchase. I liked a reusable Tote bag. I asked the cashier how much it was and she stated $17. I decided to look around the Farmers Market first and get the Tote on my way out. I came back and got the Tote, it rang up at $18 this time with tax and asked if I wanted to add a tip. I said No and continued my purchase. When I got home, I looked at the receipt and saw not only was the Tote a dollar more, but a $3.60 tip was added after I said No. I like the Tote but I do not like being ripped off.

We absolutely love coming to Blu Jazz. The space is super cool and I love how intimate it is. Their…read moretalent scouts really do a great job at bringing top notch talent to their stage. This is the only jazz bar I've been to so maybe what I'm about to say is typical for jazz clubs but the only thing I really dislike about coming here is that the audience tends to chit chat the entire time. I find it incredibly rude, not only for those around that came here for a gr at show but so rude to the performers.

We checked out Blue Jazz last Friday. I had been wanting to go for quite a while. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! I was charmed by the quaint but very hip environment. The bar service was friendly and efficient. The waitress downstairs was attentive. It was clean, cozy, and a good venue for an intimate setting for jazz and other performances. My husband, John, enjoyed a burger, which was yummy, and I had a gluten-free beef dish with twice-washed fries and squash. We had sauerkraut balls that were delicious. Actually, everything - the food was delicious. We plan on going back.

Had the brunch today which was the first time offering it and it was absolutely delicious! The…read morebreakfast pizza is like no other! drinks were very tasty and bingo was fun! Great thing to on a Sunday! Highly recommend it! Of course the staff is always amazing!!

No personality behind the bar. She spent her time on her phone. Never smiled, did the bare minimum…read morewith us. A shame because the food was very good. I wish we hadn't tipped the bartender/waitress the full 20 percent because she in no way deserved it...we should have given it to the cook. She is in the wrong job! Not good with people.

Location is located next to the old Burkhart brewery and a college section of Akron. The building…read moreis quite old, not in the best of repair. The dancers are very friendly and eager to dance for your tips. There is a cover charge which get you a soft drink. Most of the dancers want you to go to the upstairs loft with him for a VIP dance. The last time I was there it was $20 do use the loft plus a fee for how many songs you wanted the dancer to dance. Unfortunately, for me, there is way too many security cameras, watching you from every different angle heaven for bid, you have to sit there like a bump on a log, and don't even think of touching the dancer.

Spent a lot of youth here, probably still has stale beer and pleasant ladies to talk to.read more