Very friendly hardworking staff who seem to like what they do and where they work. Their croissant…read morebreakfast sandwich is so so good and I love that you can add veggies to it. I prefer sitting at the breakfast bar and people watching - fantastic way to start your day with a bloody Mary or 4 - I love the Curry Mary!

This is my favorite local (Akron) dining spot for breakfast. Food is always good, cooked exactly…read morethe way I like it and the service is great.

Newbies here, traveling from michigan. Intrigued by the menu and delighted to try something…read moredifferent. A bit concerned if you here would be any dishes for vegetarians. Staff was very helpful and flexible in n serving is the perfect dish. Hubby ordered Auevos Rancheros and I ordered a modified Old School , subbing out the meat for pancakes. Delish!

Visited Vicious Biscuit with the family today around 9:48 am. We observed that you wait in line,…read moreplace your order, seat yourself with your assigned number, and wait for your food to be delivered. We grabbed menus near the entrance so we could pick what we wanted while waiting in line. When we ordered, there was a place to drop off the menus. On this inaugural visit, I requested the shrimp and grits, fresh orange juice, and beignets. We found a table for four and seated ourselves. The place was nearly full with one room cordoned off for only the busiest of times. While we waited, I visited the jam bar to get some butter. Soon, our food was delivered. The fresh squeezed orange juice was very tasty. I definitely enjoyed that. The portion sizes were good. I was afraid they might be small, given the price. The biscuits were large and good, but they are different than southern style biscuits. They can easily be cut with a fork, but also remain stable enough to eat with your fork after cutting. My shrimp was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I think they put six medium-large shrimp in the dish. The grits were also not the typical southern style. They were creamy, but still very good. The dish was tasty and very satisfying. The beignets were delicious! They were served with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Excellent! Our server was friendly and quick. Very good quality. Very good service. The only drawback here is the price. As we exited, the line was out the door.

I happen to be working in the Akron area today and a coworker told me to try this place, that I…read morewould love it. I ordered the small shrimp and grits (this literally took me back to my childhood memories of living in the south and sitting at my grandma's table) beyond amazing. I also ordered the breakfast tacos and these things were over stuffed fluffy goodness. What an amazing experience, amazing food and I can't wait to be back in Akron to order again.

The name of this place is literal; it's a breakfast box. It's in a foodpark gravel area. Outdoor…read moreseating only. Really meant for grab and go. But oh so much better than the McDonald's next door. The food is delicious. The service feels family and friend owned. The vibes are chill and homemade. I very much recommend.

I've been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and dine at restaurants ranging from…read moreMichelin-starred establishments to hidden neighborhood gems. I can honestly say The Blue Door has earned a place among the very best meals I've ever had. What amazed me most wasn't just that every dish was delicious--it was that every single plate had its own identity. Nothing tasted repetitive or safe. Each course was thoughtfully composed with bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and combinations I never would have imagined working together... yet they absolutely did. Beyond the food, every plate looked like a work of art. You could tell the kitchen artists take immense pride in presentation without sacrificing flavor. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced. We never felt rushed, and every recommendation was spot on. If someone asked me where to experience one of the best dining experiences in Ohio, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I'd tell them to drive to The Blue Door in Cuyahoga Falls. This wasn't just dinner. It was an experience.

I had heard that this was an incredible place to try for breakfast. Unfortunately, it didn't stand…read moreup to the hype. The biggest disappointment was that the food was cold. It looked like it could have been good if it hadn't have sat out so long before it was brought to the table. Potatoes were cold. Toast was cold. Quiche was cold. The server, on the other hand, was incredible. He was attentive, friendly and a true star in our bad food experience. There were two of us, and the total for breakfast plus two coffees and tip was more than $70. Portions are huge. Ambiance was nice. Sad it didn't knock it out of the park.

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.

First time to Akron and decided to give this diner a try. Their servers were friendly and the…read moreportions were great. It was a little crowded on a Saturday morning, but it's a quaint, little place.

This place was just what I was looking for in the Akron area…read more Fresh Neapolitan pizza & fresh pastries attached to a coffee/tea shop and even a gelato shop! This is definitely a place to hang out while waiting for medical appointments, enjoy a sweet treat during a warm summer day, or meet friends for a light lunch and coffee. The food was great, the chai tea was a nice mix of spicy and sweet. My pastry was wonderfully balanced on the palate while still retaining a strong chocolate flavor. I saw some people criticizing the service as confusing, I guess that's understandable but I don't agree. When you order your drink, it comes out quickly so they most likely expect you to just wait a minute before grabbing it and your table number before going to sit down. The ladies behind the counter were nice and efficient and clear with directions regarding water and where to get the drinks and food. Like I said, I didn't have any problems with service or its directions. Not to mention they have 3 different kinds of spots to hangout and eat suiting your mood: a patio, a darker "dining room" (pictured below) and a bright gelato spot. Highly recommend! I will absolutely make this my Akron hangout spot.

All three coffee orders were very tasty we received. Apple pie chai had a unique apple pie flavor,…read morebut not overwhelmingly sweet. Smooth and chocolatey flavored cold brew that was not acidic like some cold brews. The breakfast flatbread was very good, fresh ingredients, could have used more seasoning, but high quality ingredients , and the mortadella sandwich had a perfect balance of meat, arugula and cheese. Would recommend.

A nice place to get a good traditional breakfast. The quality is always consistent and the service…read moreis good. They also serve several more unique dishes and seasonal foods. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch.

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.

My BF lives very close to this place and for a long time, I've begged him to take me for brunch. It…read moretook multiple attempts because apparently, this place is the most popular place in Akron. We had to call beforehand, and really commit to coming here because it is CROWDED. Even after calling about wait times, we waited for another 20 some minutes on a Sunday. Yeesh! Service was friendly and good. Food was...fine. Not as spectacular as I was expecting. Their maple butter was fire though! The waffles were good but again, not memorable. I consider this a one and done unless it really wowed me. I had that craving, I finally came here and yeah...I'm good! No regrets. Happy to check out other local brunch places in Akron!

Food was good - personally, I think it a little difficult to mess up breakfast basics, but this was…read moregood. Nothing overly special. However, our server was real fun! She was very engaging, got the dad jokes my hubs and his friend always think are fire, and one upped them almost every time. We'd go back just to have her serve our table again!!

Great food, Quick and friendly service is the best way to describe the cafe. A will add cozy…read moreatmosphere. Stop in and get some breakfast. That's all!!

Had breakfast here with friends and it was ok. My wife's hash browns weren't cooked enough and my…read morechicken fried steak was just ok. Now, I am from Texas so I have a very high standard for chicken fried steak. The gravy was very good and I loved the pepper flavor. If we lived here we would definitely try this place again

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.

Food was excellent! Took our daughter and son-in-love before they headed back to the airport to go…read moreback to AZ. The server was great and provided good service, checked on us regularly and made sure everyone had what they needed. The place is small but cozy and our kids loved the food and can't wait to come back to Ohio to go here again.