I have loved the Valley Café ever since I was a young girl. They have a large variety of options, friendly 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. read more

Valley Cafe - Triple decker club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Food was excellent! Took our daughter and son-in-love before they headed back to the airport to go back 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. read more

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Just moved to The Valley and I got blessed with an awesome breakfast -lunch spot. They apparently must treat the staff well because there's a lot of them. I have been there twice in the few weeks I have lived here and both times I didn't leave disappointed. As a matter of fact I might have created more fans because I was not alone. Small place, but outdoor dining is available. They close at 3. It's a nice atmosphere. Very relaxing and a great menu. I plan on returning. There's a lot a tasty looking food I have yet to try. BTW- good coffee. read more

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

Made our first visit to this local breakfast and lunch spot this week. The inside was a pleasant surprise; it's so pretty and cozy and cheerful. There were a lot of outdoor tables too, and the whole place was busy on a Tuesday afternoon. I chose the French Toast with sausage and it was excellent. Service was diner-style - proficient and kind of minimal. The only real drawback was the temperature; the AC was cranking and I was cold even with a sweatshirt on. I'll look forward to visiting again in the fall. read more

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Food was delicious, service was great. Only complaint is being handed a coffee mug with someone's lipstick still on it. read more

*** This review was a drafted review that mistakenly got saved as a draft and not posted. Contains seasonal items that may not be currently available *** Atmosphere: this little cafe is just as inviting as its sister location in Wadsworth. What's great about this location is that they serve alcohol on Sundays as opposed to the Wadsworth location that doesn't because of city regulations. The people are very nice and it was very clean and well lit. Bustling with laughter from other families and everyone enjoying themselves. Food: I went with my friend and she got the eggs Benedict that she absolutely devoured. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the presentation was beautiful as well. She had a seasonal iced coffee and it tasted exactly like a birthday cake but not over sweet. I got what I always get. The crispy chicken sandwich and I always customize it to make it like a chicken club with lettuce, Swiss, bacon and Mayo. Literally the only place around that makes a chicken sandwich I can not get enough of. I had a couple different mimosas as well and they were both delicious. I truly can't think of a single complaint with the food or service. Everyone is so funny, nice and wonderful there. We return often! read more

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Such a hidden gem in merriman valley. Warm dive vibe for sure. Huge menu with so many options for vegetarians to big meat eaters. Love all the boozy drink options and specialty coffee drinks. If you love spice the spicy biscuits and gravy was amazing. Outdoor seating available but come early fills up fast. Will be back for sure. My new favorite breakfast place of 2024!!! read more

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My omelette was delicious. The staff were friendly and efficient. The menu was great and the decor was charming. I would recommend!

Very friendly and a great value for the money. I had the vegetable omelet that had plenty of vegetables and the rye bread was plenty good read more

A few weeks ago I had a bad experience at this restaurant with some server being rude and making me feel like an inconvenience. The food was terrific as always which is what ultimately made me come back with my coworker for lunch today. To my surprise, Our server Bella was absolutely fantastic. She was so attentive, kind, and personable. She told us it was her second day working here but honestly she's the best server I've ever had here as it's clear she cares about your experience-- not just getting a paycheck. So glad to see that you're getting some new waitresses, will absolutely be returning with friends. read more

Clean, friendly, quality breakfast. I had the sausage biscuit and gray bowl. It was served in a cast iron pan and was a good amount of food. My first bite was a cold piece of sausage. That must have eluded the heat because the rest of the dish was nice and hot. I'd com back. Gone are the days of a $10 breakfast with coffee. Breakfast was $14-15 and the coffee was $3.50. $24 with tip...it was good. I don't know if it was "that" good. read more

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Always great service and a delicious meal. Generous portions. Extensive menu. Reliable spot for a great breakfast.

This cafe has come to be our favorite place to eat after Mass on Sunday. It's not just the great fresh wonderful food, but the people that work there. They have become like family to us. It's menu provides a vast array or fresh & favorable dishes. I especially love the Avocado Toast with eggs and their hash browns ( get them extra crispy) are just the way my mom made them! I highly recommend this wonderful cafe. read more

Only been here twice, will be remedying that. Good location, friendly staff, and GOOD FOOD!! The Dan's Barnyard is great, and a bit larger than expected - so, leftovers for later. Enough GF options for my wife also. Good coffee, refilled often. It's a keeper! read more

Great breakfast place! It has all the diner feels and more. The food is delicious, the servers are friendly. They have a couple vegan options which are both delicious. If you go there this season be sure to check out their apple pie cold brew - absolutely delicious! read more

Wanted to try this place out on July 4th and figured it'd be super busy so we joined the online wait list before we left our house. When we got there we saw that we were 2nd on the wait list and saw a chalkboard out front that said if you were on the wait list to please wait in your car, so we did. Waited about 20 minutes and watched people get seated right as they walked up to the hostess stand. So we went to the hostess to ask what was up and she said they weren't doing the wait list that day and then seated us immediately. But what a waste of our time though! We were so annoyed at that point! The food was good but my goodness what a frustrating start! read more

This is our favorite breakfast place. Rachel pretty much always serves us and she is great. The best things on the menu are Dan's Barnyard, and THE GLAZED AMISH CINNAMON TOAST! It's truly to die for. read more

Valley Cafe - Glazed Amish Cinnamon Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

The food is delicious and service is great. It's a very friendly environment. One of my favorite breakfast spots in Akron. read more

Valley Cafe - Cinnamon roll pancake with a side of Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Rude staff; not a friendly environment. Would not recommend. Lots of other friendly places nearby.

So small- they didn't want to seat us because of the baby. And when they did we were treated horrible. The food wasn't great at all. I will not be returning. If you have baby or a child... don't come here. read more

Went for Dad's bday breakfast. It's a small place. Cozy is perfect word. We got their early enough that we did not have to wait for a table even for group of 6. Owner is super nice and personable. Everyone was pleased with their meal. Mom and I both had eggs Benedict. Dad went with new Amish cinnamon waffles and rest had basic two egg meals. Don't think we had much leftover despite the generous portions. In a past visit I had amazing shrimp n grits. So delish! read more

Valley Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This was another breakfast spot we wanted to try that was on the list for best breakfast spots in Akron. We go to Papa Joe's and The Metchant Tavern frequently and I never knew this quaint little dinner existed. The servers are friendly and the food was good. I ordered the Shrimp and grit cakes and my husband ordered his usual omelet with sausage, peppers and onions. You have to try if your in the area. read more

I've been to both their Wadsworth and original Valley location (this one). At both restaurants, the food has been outstanding. Everything here is made from scratch. The food is always tasty. Expect a wait when you arrive; they're very popular and i have never seen it without a line because of this. My two favourites are their breakfast burrito, with chorizo, cheese, and egg, and their sausage gravy and biscuits (heads up, their spin on sausage gravy includes adding a bit of spiciness to it, so if you're expecting something comparable to Bob Evans, you're in for a surprise!). read more

This spot is nice and cozy. It has a nice homely feel and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I even think the owner is the cook/chef! However probably the most bland tasteless food I've ever had. I hope you don't like seasoning and flavor because this is not the place for you. Maybe the owner should let someone else do the cooking or maybe take a few lessons on how to add seasoning and flavor to your food. Extremely Average American style breakfast food. The only unique thing about this place are the oversized pancakes. 5 star service 2 stars on the food = 3.5 stars Because of how bland the food was I'm not going to round up. read more

Raeanne was our server and as a first time customer im happy to admit ill be back :) its a great, homey cafe and the special holiday touches made my day a little brighter. Thank you Raeanne! read more

Valley Cafe - chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Love valley cafe breakfast - especially when weather is nice to enjoy patio. The options are elevated casual, service is good and prices are reasonable. This summer they have a nice touch - fresh mint plants on the patio tables - great for iced tea! Nice supporting local instead of chain restaurants. read more

One more of casual diners that serves breakfast and brunch. Although the place was tiny inside, the cafe was sweet and welcoming. I liked interior- it felt as I visited someone's kitchen. The waitress was polite and kind. The food came fast and was tasteful. I had enjoyed Amish organic bacon. The menu contained other items such as sandwiches, salads and other entrees. For a casual breakfast, it was a perfect place. Go and try. read more

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This is a great upscale cafe. My husband and I make a point to stop for lunch while I'm Wadsworth. Staff is friendly accommodating and the food is delicious. read more

BEST sausage gravy, ever! Some places put a little sausage in their gravy. Valley Cafe adds a little gravy to their sausage

Barnyard is soooooo much food but soooo good! Could probably share between 2 people. Breakfast here never disappoints

My husband liked his French Toast. Sausage was very salty. I ordered 2 eggs, rye toast, and hash browns. It was awful. Not sure what kind of butter and grease they use. I had one bite of the hash browns and a half slice of toast. I could only choke down the eggs. We have been here so many times for breakfast and lunch. This is our last time. Thank goodness I had Roland's in my car. read more

Oh my gosh! The breakfast tacos were amazing! Coffee is great! The servers are friendly. The wait was long but worth it .

Ok 1 piece of gluten free bread... NOT toasted with like a half of an avocado spread on it with 6 little pieces of tomato ... 2 eggs.... 16.99!!!!! What the what!!!! Would of told the waitresses but they were so rude just running by I asked for syrup and butter after being served French toast and yea I had to ask.... And she just threw them on the table did EVEN look at me or say anything... staff sucks.... And there were plenty of EMPTY tables... the home fries were good though but again...I've never seen such a surly staff... nope mot again read more

Not open when they say they are, and they have no notice on the door or any sort of automated message. Very annoying, inconvenient, and a waste of my time. Also I don't know who needs to hear this, other than the young man who works there, but an iced coffee and a hot coffee with a piece of ice ARE NOT the same thing. read more

The decor, table settings, and homestyle design and food selection made me feel like I was in my grandmother's kitchen, that warm, comfortable, and down home feeling. Music from the 40's, 50's and 60's played on the speakers and matched the decor. Oh, and if you are a techie fan, the force is subtle, but present. My friends and I arrived at Valley Cafe on a Saturday morning just before eight o'clock and were the only guests there. By 8:30am the cafe started to fill up and by 9:30, just before we left, there were guests waiting to be seated. Seating seems to be limited to parties of 1 to 5 people. I think we sat at the only table that could seat 5--it was a little crowded at our table, which seemed made to seat four people, but the limited space only supported our community vibe and bonding :). The wait staff attended to our table regularly and I don't think my cup of coffee was ever dry, which I loved. As far as the food, I wish I hadn't eaten so much the night before so I could have ordered what was on the plate of my friends. I enjoyed my Valley Breakfast sandwich with bacon--I don't think you can mess that up. My friends breakfast food made my mouth water. The order of pancakes were stacked three high and went to the edge of the large plate! They looked good! The crowded seating is a negative. I don't know about you, but I prefer to be at least an arms length away from the other guest. One gentleman sitting at his table could have touched another guest with his elbow, maybe. Prince range is around $5 to $13 for breakfast. I would suggest getting their early on a Saturday morning if you don't want to be waiting for a seat. read more

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Loved my sandwich and the iced tea. The service was very nice. We ate outside and the accommodations were satisfactory except for the bees! Bee ware, they were everywhere! At one point there were no fewer than ten bees hovering around me and my food. Our server was apologetic, but when a bee landed in my dressing, I was done. read more

So glad we stopped here while on our way back to Detroit from Cuyahoga Falls. This place is nestled within a nice neighborhood, and I liked that we saw locals riding bikes to visit the Valley Cafe for breakfast. I had the corned beef hash skillet with 2 eggs and toast, and my partner had the breakfast bowl with chorizo sausage, otatoes, and eggs. Breakfast was great, flavors were great, and portions were super large. read more

Valley Cafe - Corned beef hash and eggs. Potatoes as well. Delicious, big chunks of corned beef that's made in house! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I ate here for the first time this morning after getting a welcome to town coupon in the mail. I like pancakes and they recommended their blueberry pancakes. The first bite was amazing. They had the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. They are plate size with the blueberries inside the batter and taste great. I also had a side of sausage patties that were real big and had a good flavor. The service was OK. The restaurant is small but bright and comfortable. read more

Valley Cafe - The best blueberry pancakes ever - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Akron, Ohio

A favorite breakfast spot in Akron. My go-to is the breakfast burrito. Make sure you check out their other location Wadsworth with gelato across the street! The owners are incredibly warm and friendly. read more