Wow is an understatement. First of all, the food is to die for. The mashed potatoes melt in your mouth. I don't like gravy, but they definitely changed my mind. I got the chicken tender dinner with fries and mashed potatoes to be on the safe side. I do not regret it!!! The fries are AMAZING. Not to mention- the staff!! My bartender was Tiffany. She made sure i had everything and my drink was never empty. She even accommodated me by making a mocktail into a cocktail. It was my birthday today and she managed to make me feel very special. This is a family owned restaurant. I got to meet the cook (Tiffany's mom) and i can tell this family takes pride in what they do. I will DEFINITELY be back. This was a nice introduction to Akron, as I just moved here recently. I can't recommend Papa Don's enough! read more

Wings and Mac n Cheese both were very good - I wasn't planning on being back in Ohio this soon but I'm glad I tried here last month while I was in town. read more

Papa Don's Pub - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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The service is great,the staff is friendly,nice and clean,there's music and tv. The food is amazing there's also an outdoor patio

Tiffany and her fantastic crew went way above and beyond while hosting our Ellet Class of 1979 reunion! Great drinks, delicious food, and a warm welcome. Thank you so much for everything! read more

Cool lil spot to watch sports Sunday funday with friends. Good bar/ comfort food and drinks nice staff

Great food. Awesome service. Cool vibe. Definitely a locals place but very welcoming!

Food was very good. The staff were attentive and quick to get your drinks and food. Everyone was friendly. My wings were perfect. The Mac and cheese was delicious. My wife's burger was very good. Her loaded fries were great. read more

Traveling through with my husband and 2 kids ages 5 and 8. Our waitress was attentive and kind. Food was fresh and yummy! The best part was the value of the kids meals. They were listed as "mini burgers" but they were full size burgers with a generous portion of fries! Plus, all kids meals include a drink, dessert, and toy! They both got ice cream cake and got to pick a toy from the treasure chest. If we lived locally, we would stop in often. Great spot! read more

Love this place. The staff are like family after all the years we have eaten there. Friday Night Fish Fry with the Cornbread batter is impossible to beat in my opinion. Wing night is pretty great too. They have events and offer special meals on holidays too. Stop by and see for.yourself read more

My wife and I have been coming here since they opened. The food is amazing, the service is great and the atmosphere is fun.

This place has AMAZING food and Mama Don (Sharon) is so generous! They really go above and beyond to make sure customers are satisfied! I highly recommend a visit! read more

Been here twice, so far very impressed. Cleanest bar around Goodyear, great food from what I have tried. Mac and Cheese is amazing. Lots of parking, nice outdoor smokers area with billiards, and nice patio area. Also, has a lunch club buy 5 get 6th free. read more

Papa Don's Pub - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Ok. So I admit I was a bit terrified to come in, based on the outside looking like a biker bar. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the clean and friendly atmosphere. They have beer specials Sunday through Thursday, 5-9. I had their rib eye philly - it was decent, and the garlic aioli lingered long after the meal. Tasty, but avoid if on a date! The real star was the side of Mac and cheese- very creamy. My husband had some wings - he rated them as acceptable, and similar to many wing joints in the area. Overall, a great place to have a beer and watch a game, nothing special food-wise but many decent options if you're hangry. read more

Papa Don's Pub - Many selections at the bar! - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

One of the nicer - and cleaner - bars in the area. Excellent beer selection, top-notch service, and a nice covered patio out back to accommodate smokers. I've eaten here and the food was just fine - reasonably priced, too. My only less-than-favorable observation here is that THE PLACE IS TOO BRIGHT INSIDE. While I don't require a bar to be dark and mysterious, the lighting in this place (at night) is set too high up in the ceiling and isn't particulalry flattering to patrons. It's kinda like drinking in a gymnasium or school room...and it isn't particularly relaxing. I liked it better one late afternoon when I stopped in and they hadn't turned on all the lights yet...(see the interior photo, which I assume was taken at this time. It's brighter in here at night.) Still a perfectly good spot to check out when you want a cold beer and some good food - never been here when it's really crowded. Has potential - the crowd here seems nice, too. read more

The best mac and cheese in the area. Food specials are resonable. Clean and well managed iverall.

Overall a good bar. Wings were just as good as anywhere else around here. But the beer is very cheap, which, for me, brings the rating to above average. It's also a bit more low-key and far enough from downtown so it's not overrun by college kids- also a plus. read more

Every time I come here I feel like a regular. Everyone is nice and welcoming. I've only had their tacos, but they were awesome. I still crave them from time to time. read more

Friendly staff, great place to hang out for beer and wings while watching the game.The dinner specials always look amazing and daily specials are hard to beat (taco Tuesday, wing Wednesday, etc). read more

This is one of my favorite low key dive bars in Akron. Very good wings(ask for them fried AND grilled). Bartenders are all very nice and even put out a complimentary snack bar while we were there. Plus-ping pong, hoop game, pool and cornhole on the patio. read more

Great little pub, wings were top notch and 50 cents. Beer was great priced and the other food was great. I didn't spend 30$ for a few beers and some wings like normal and the atmosphere was better than any bw3 or winking lizard. Its a bit out of the way in but easy to get to off the highway. read more

My oven didn't work and we didn't find out until four hours later on thanksgiving try Boston Market they laughed at us and lock the door the markets were closed (7 pm) called Papa Don's the phone ringed a few times I hung up thinking the were closed they called us back and said the we're open I asked if the had turkey and the said they did we went there wanting to buy turkey they said the were giving the turkey out and we could just have it we wanted to take the turkey home and we wanted to pay for it I was crying told them what happen and they filled a box of turkey and told us to have a happy thanksgiving and would not take any money that we tried to pay for the food. Its very nice to find a business that cares about the community and people they have earned our business and we will be going to Papa Don's when we are doing take out. Oh yeah not only did they make thanksgiving happen for our family but the turkey was really good too. Thank you Papa Don's ! read more

My husband and I ate there for the first time Sunday Aug. 20th about 7:00. Great food excellent service. Sat in a booth, got to watch some football. Had a chicken bowl & country fried chicken, both were amazing! We will definitely be back. Thank you. read more

First I want to say it was a true tragedy that happened to Justin and God bless him. Unfortunately this place has really gone downhill due to Sharon and Tiffany being very rude and inconsiderate to customers. Too bad Don Cannot be around all the time! I think Don really needs to hire a new bar manager! Most all the bartenders have always been great and the food is good. We do not plan on coming back until things change. read more