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Valley Cafe

4.1 (133 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Doris E.

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.

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Kayy P.

*** 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!

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Lauren W.

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!!!

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James C.

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.

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Maddie T.

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.

Cinnamon roll pancake with a side of Bacon

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

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9 years ago

Great food! Great & sincere servers! Crazy different menu. Definitely not a basic diner.

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10 years ago

Love this place! Diner feel with natural, fresh ingredients! Service was great!! Will definitely return.

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11 years ago

Best diner ever - the breakfast food was delicious as was the coffee. Service was tops - judo to chef and service staff.

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10 years ago

Awesome breakfast and good coffee! Very friendly servers shout out to our fav server in town michael! 10/10 would reccomend

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The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast bowl

The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery

4.5(1.5k reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

I can totally see why this place is so popular …read more Made a reservation for Sunday afternoon (saw how yelpers recommended to make a reservation) *note that your card gets charged $25 if you don't show up. Ordered a breakfast bowl, short rib omelette, and strawberry blintzes. The breakfast bowl was more of a plate, croissant with delicious sausage gravy and eggs. 5/5 The southwestern short rib omelette was also great! Didn't expect a combo like this but it worked well and didn't skimp on the short rib 4.5/5 I can definitely see why the strawberry blintzes are a favorite. The strawberries were fresh, sweet and I usually don't like compote but it was good. 5/5 Although higher than expected pricing for brunch, the portions and quality make it reasonable. Service was attentive, and parking available in its own parking lot. Overall top notch brunch--definitely make a reservation if you can!

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.

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Michael's AM - Shrimp and Grits

Michael's AM

3.6(94 reviews)
0.3 mi
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What a delicious mistake!…read more A friend and I enjoy exploring different corners of Akron, finding new places to walk around and grab lunch. While driving through what locals call "The Valley," I noticed the large new sign for Michael's A.M. and decided we should give it a try. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed. The patio area was clean and inviting, and the inside was equally spotless. We were quickly seated, and our server, Charles, greeted us almost immediately. He was friendly, attentive, and told us he inherited his beautiful blue eyes from his mother--a fun little conversation that made us smile. My friend ordered the Strawberry Crêpes, which were soft and filled with fresh strawberries, topped with a rich cream sauce and generous whipped cream. She absolutely loved them. I went in a savory direction and ordered the Reuben sandwich with house-made chips. The sandwich was delicious--grilled rye bread piled with corned beef and sauerkraut. I especially appreciated that the Thousand Island dressing was served on the side, allowing me to add as much or as little as I wanted. The chips were freshly made, although they were seasoned with an onion-flavored seasoning that wasn't quite to my taste. I would have preferred simple salt, but that's purely personal preference. My husband ended up enjoying the leftover chips when I brought them home! One thing that stood out was Charles's attention to detail. When I packed up half of my sandwich, he even offered a separate container for the extra Thousand Island dressing. It was a small gesture, but very thoughtful. The restaurant was busy with people of all ages, and there seemed to be plenty of staff to keep things running smoothly. The menu is available all day, so you can enjoy breakfast or lunch whenever you visit--which I assume is the inspiration behind the "A.M." name. I noticed several menu favorites being recommended, including their quiche, Eggs Benedict, and vegetarian options. They're open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and most meals appear to fall in the $10-$20 range per person. We took a chance on a restaurant we'd never visited before, and I'm so glad we did. I can't wait to go back and try breakfast next time!

Located right in Akron, this spot is serving up classic comfort food with a twist, plus daily…read morespecials, and rotating flavored coffees( I had strawberry & cream and it did not disappoint!) Let's talk about the food because WOW Western BBQ burger with Onion Rings - packed with flavor Cobb salad with their homemade white French dressing (sooooo good!) Stuffed French toast with strawberries and bananas 10/10 The portion sizes are HUGE- come hungry And with the weather warming up, their patio is such a vibe! The perfect spot to sit back and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner outdoors. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly, and my server Jenn was amazing, attentive , welcoming, and made the whole experience even better

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Real people, real food. I had a spiritual experience in this diner. Loved it.

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Ryes and Shine - Shrimp Po boy (special)

Ryes and Shine

3.4(40 reviews)
4.2 mi

We are on our way to a West Virginia vacation and we wanted to stop in and get something to eat and…read morethe wife found this place. When we got in we saw a lot of older ladies and gents and that usually tells me that the food is gonna be good because older people don't pick bad restaurants. There was no wait in line at all we were seated right away. I had the coffee and the coffee was just ok. I also ordered the Old Fashioned(Buckeye Old Fashioned but where I'm from in Michigan we don't say that B work out loud lol) and they was very chocolatey and delicious. Then I ordered the Fried Chicken Skillet, it had EVERYTHING you could want for a breakfast: Fried Chicken, Biscuits & Gravy, Yoke filled Eggs and soft but crunchy potatoes, it was divine and there was so much food in the skillet I had to take some to go cause I couldn't eat it all. The ambience was very nice and very up north looking (even though it isn't up north for me). The food here was really good,the wait staff is amazing and the waitress we had, I didn't know her name but she had a lot of tattoos, but she was Phenomenal at her job. Everything here was perfect and would love to eat here again.

The service was the shining light for this brunch restaurant. I cannot stress enough how kind and…read moreattentive they were the entire time we were here from start to finish. The restaurant was also very well kept, clean, recently redone, and quiet so you can enjoy your meal. The meal was where I get a little let down. Their pancakes and sunny side up egg were perfect, and I feel as though the rest of their sweet/griddle items could be just as delicious. Their other savory dishes get a little... adventurous... when it comes to seasoning and overall cook. I am sure I will be back since I am an absolute fiend for all things breakfast, but I will probably stick to my sweet breakfast next time.

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Bourbon Bananas French Toast

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Over Easy At The Depot - Salt and pepper shakers on our table

Over Easy At The Depot

4.5(260 reviews)
10.2 mi
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Over Easy is my favorite breakfast spot in Kent. It's right by the train tracks and is in a…read morehistorical looking building, having plenty of character and charm. My mom and I went for brunch so we had a taste for both breakfast and lunch foods. Their brunch menu has a wide variety of everything so whatever you are craving, they have something that will satisfy you. They also recently added a drink menu too which I took a look at. I don't like drinking during the day but they had a pickled bloody mary which sounded soooo good. We ordered pickle chips to start. They were pretty good but they came in mini pickle form instead of sliced pickles. Also, there were too fried to the point where there was hardly any pickle. We also both ordered the spinach and mushroom skillet which was delicious. There was feta in it too which was a very tasty touch. Our skillets came with potatoes and toast as well. Our server was so kind. It was really busy because it was parent's weekend, but she still had a good attitude. Also, we didn't make a reservation so we had an hour wait but we were able to track our wait time and see how many parties were ahead of us which was nice. We were able to walk around the downtown area while we waited for them to text us. Over Easy is a great spot for anyone looking for breakfast or brunch. It's very unique and they have a creative menu if you are looking to try something different.

This place is so rustic in design, it adds to the vibe. The breakfast was good with coffee served…read morein an array of different style mugs. Different salt and pepper shakers on each table added more personality to the place. The service was fast even though the place was busy.

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Over Easy At The Depot - Very nice inside!

Very nice inside!

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