We had burgers, wings and a "flight" of chili as an appetizer. All were very good! Wings were nice and crispy.

Burger was Luke warm. They don't take credit cards. Doubt I'll ever go back. Completely underwhelmed.

My brother is a regular at Whitey's, so I met him up there on a weekday night. This place is super duper divey, so don't expect anything fancy. They were pretty crowded, with almost every table full. The person who sat us at our table barely even spoke to us. Our service continued on that route and was pretty terrible throughout our entire meal. The servers were trying to clean up and close down the dining area we were seated in well before their posted closing hours. We were in the middle of our meal, and they were talking unprofessionally in front of customers and were basically not attentive all of to the tables that dining. They have a bunch of specials for each day of the week. They had 47¢ hotzzarella sticks, and you have to order at least six for the special. They were spicy, greasy, and delicious. They are well-known for their chili and burgers, but I don't eat red meat. I ended up ordering the black and bleu with chicken because you can sub in chicken for any of the burgers. Sides, including fries, need to be ordered a la carte, so we just split a basket of fries with the whole table. My sandwich was good, but it was on the smaller side. Maybe I just don't get the hype about Whitey's because I don't eat burgers and chili, but I don't think I'd go back. read more

Whitey's - Hotzzarella sticks ($.47 a piece on Wednesdays) - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

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Food was mediocre at best. Table wasn't wiped off from previous customer. Booths shoved so close together that seating wasn't comfortable. I don't understand the popularity of this place. This was my second and last time here. read more

This place is disgusting and has poor customer service. If it was in any other neighbors filled with other quirky "dive bars" it wouldn't last 6 months. First of all don't serve me fake "krab" soup and call it Home Made Lobster Bisque. Everything fried that we ordered was hard and overcooked and dried out. I hear their burgers are legit, but I won't be coming back to find out. And my apologies to our server for bothering her simply by being seated in her section. Oh and how could I forget, what a cluster-f: telling me I can't pay with cash (suck it up and pay the credit card processing fee like every other reputable bar, Whitey's!), and then making me wait at a crowded bar jus to pay for my disappointing food. This place is a joke. read more

Growing up here in the Coliseum era this place was a rare treat for us when we would go out to eat. I've made a couple of returns in recent years to try to recapture the excitement of my earlier years and been disappointed. The burgers are now just a mediocre Sysco type burger. I recently got Chili Czar and it came lukewarm and somewhat watery with cold white shredded cheese on top. I spent about $20 for the two items and I easily get both better at Yours Truly at a similar price and it's not cash only there, either. I'm sorry to be the bearer of less than optimal news, but... read more

We were told that these guys had the best cheeseburgers around. Meh. They seemed like pre-made JTM type patties. The chili, however, was quite good and the atmosphere was really fun. Make sure you bring cash as this may be the only place left on the planet that doesn't take credit cards. read more

From a covid environment that did a great job. Very clean and safe. That is the only positive thing I can write about. From the start of the hostess to the waitress the service was horrible, beyond rude. Felt like it was a burden to wait on us. I ordered a side salad that was practically thrown on the table. The burgers were nothing like the reviews in fact one of these worst I ever had. Only reason why I gave two starts because the fries were great. Do not waste your time or your money! read more

I sit alone at the bar nursing what has to be my fourteenth Hot Toddie and wonder how things could have gotten so out of hand. Alvin and the Chipmunks croon from unseen speakers in a nauseating falsetto that makes me wonder what kind of a God would curse me with these ears. "It's a Christmas time!" A man in a turtleneck with a tomato red face shouts at the top of his lungs to nobody. He gesticulates wildly, ice cubes clinking in a glass, showering passers by with saliva and scotch, and then walks off in a drunk man's dance. Off into the night. I catch my reflection in a mirrored Pabst Blue Ribbon sign. My eyes are glassy, bloodshot holes in my ruddy face, a face peppered in the small scabs one gets from falling headlong onto concrete. But this is not what disturbs me. What disturbs me is that I realize in roughly one month's time I have put on easily forty pounds and have transformed into a huge fat guy. The truth of this is laid bare for all to see, as I slouch heavily in my stool like a great, bloated hill. A man next to me drinks noisily from a pint glass filled to the brim with tequila, one hand held under his chin lest even a single drop of the liquor should escape his greedy mouth. I salute him with a nod, as he is a kindred soul, stricken with the same yuletide fervor that burns in my own chest. Or at least I pray that it's yuletide fervor. At this point I've had so many damn Hot Toddies I think I have more honey in my body than blood. "I believe I have had enough, and would like to pay my bill, sir. If you have the time." I mean to say to the bartender, but instead the sounds that ooze from my lips articulate the words, "So anyway, yeah. The Krampus is like a half guy half goat demon that'll take kids out of bed and drown the hell out of them if they don't help their mom out with chores or whatever. So. Y'know. Be on the lookout for that when you're going to sleep tonight." The kid I'm talking to is pale with terror. I don't see any parents around. Who the hell was he there with? I love this place. The burgers are top notch and they have all kinds of fun games to play. Believe the hype! read more

Best burger in the area. Always busy but service is efficient and food is great. Cash only so come prepared. John always runs this top notch. read more

The reviews are on spot , the burgers are unstoppable delicious . The spice#Secret in the meat is mouth watering. The bar itself is clean , very welcoming. The people were so friendly from the staff to the patrons. Love it!!! read more

Whitey's - Yum yummy - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

First time eating here, and they are AMAZING! To be tried again when we can actually eat in! The czar, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! And his, the Dagwood, is what traditionalists' burger wet dreams are made of! The freshly made batter in the onion rings and cauliflower was perfect! Not too greasy but just right for a decadent delicious night in for two! The onion rings really are amazing! Thirty minutes from calling in the order to receiving the text that it was our turn, at exactly the time promised! Y'all, if you're in the area, DEFINITELY worth a try!!! read more

One of our, my family and mine, favorite burger spots, but tonight we went for the fish fry. It's was DELISH!!!! Hot and crunchy fish, hush puppies were very tasty and the coleslaw was a pleasant surprise. I find most restaurants make or sell bland slaw, but this was very good. It was busy, but we were seated in a timely matter and the service was great!!! read more

As someone who has spent all his life in northeast Ohio, I've always heard people talk about Whiteys. I'be been there twice now giving it a second chance and I wish that I had not. Their food is awful. I had the macho nachos and I can safely say they had no taste. Who makes tasteless nachos? The burger was just as disappointing. It seemed to haphazardly put together and was also lacking in taste. Their food is so tasteless that I thought I had Covid. In addition our waitress was rude and inattentive. I highly recommend going somewhere else. Anywhere else! read more

Oh man...one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE places to eat. The burgers are AMAZING. The Fries, Onion Rings and Fried Cauliflower are second to none. The atmosphere is great. It is Loud so prepare yourself. Multiple TVs around the room. You know you are in Cleveland when the Indians game is on and a HomeRun was hit and the whole place erupts in cheers. It was awesome. The whole room joined in for someone's birthday singing too! If you are traveling on 271 or 77, it is well worth the little detour to hit this place. WARNING...CASH ONLY! There is an ATM but they only take cash...come prepared! Every time I get to Cleveland I do all I can to get to Whitney's! read more

Good lord. We could hardly eat any of our food and my belly is like a volcano now. Kid didn't like his burger, I didn't like my chili Mac... the fries were ok and the rings were good... An auspicious start to our vacation, first meal on the road and I have major heartburn read more

We went in on 12/21 for a birthday. We had a group of 10. They got us seated and taken care of. The beer selection and burgers were great. Do not skip out on the white chili it is excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent burgers and good craft beer list. Patio is great with a fireplace. Bring cash no credit cards

Cash Only! Great dive bar and patio with outstanding chili - try them all. Warning: Google hours are a bit off, the bar opens at 3pm but the kitchen opens at 4pm. Saw a few disgruntled customers who walked in with us at the 3pm open time needing their chili or burgers right then but had to settle for delicious cold beer for an hour. read more

I ate here before a show at blossom .. great fresh cut fries and burgers ... happy hour specials .. super busy place .. loads of parking .. and you better bring cash or your ATM CARD because they do not take credit cards . read more

This place is somewhat of a local legend. The chili is good, the burgers are ok and the service was above average. This is a 1 and done in my book. read more

Took the wife here for Sunday after Church pub grub. After reading all the reviews, I was unsure what to expect... but not any longer! We arrived right at 1:00 and were kindly greeted and seated. The dining room began to fill almost immediately, and within 50 minutes was pretty full. The draft beer was excellent, as one would expect from a tavern doing this much volume. Lunch came in spurts, but it was perfect. We started out sharing a cup of jalapeno bean less chili. It was superb, both as chili and as appetizer. I have never seen that much beef in chili before. Sipping a tall Blue and real chili... made me feel I was back in Newfoundland! :) Then our fries were up. A big, big basket was way more than enough for two ol' folks to share. (Note you get your fries when they are ready, so you get perfect fries.) They too were perfect and filling! I wish I had gotten a bigger bowl of chili to dip them in. In just a couple of minutes our burgers arrived. I had the Maggie, and my wife the Czar. WOW is all I can say! Mushrooms cascading off the plate, and more cheese than I have seen on any 5 burgers in the past. My wife is a beef carnivore and she went off the charts into beef bliss with her burger. All I heard is "We have to come back to this place.... munch munch... you think we can come during the week.... munch, munch and more yumming, and stealing more of the great fries. Short story, we will be back. It was perfect pub grub. The wait staff were friendly, helpful and filled us in on the local color. You won't go away thirsty or hungry. As an ol' guy, I'm going to have to bring a container for next time and take some grub home, I was stuffed after this first visit. PS: My wife said the woman's restroom was spotless. Things like that deserve a mention. If this place were closer (we're 40 miles away) we would be regulars. read more

The service and atmosphere was good. We got different burgers, chili and fries. The food was very good. Definitely a place that I will come back! read more

I honestly have no idea whey this place is so busy. This was the second time we gave it a shot and the burgers were AWFUL. Not one persons was cooked correctly i. our party and the meat was grey. Like it had been frozen forever. I think they hope all the toppings will hide the fact they are serving dried out, flavorless frozen beef patties. I took 2 bites. The only reason I am giving one star is the chili and fries were good. Will not go back again. My elementary school lunch burgers were better than this joint. read more

My husband and I went to Whiteys today for lunch. We have not been to this restaurant in many years due to moving several hours away. We came into town for a wedding and decided to eat here. The food and service were excellent and just like we remembered. My major complaint about this visit is where we were seated. We were told there would be a wait and then a few minutes later we were offered a tabletop in the back (outside). There was a rather large birthday party going on and the noise and smoke were terrible. A male party guest who was intoxicated bumped into my husband several times while he was eating. Several guests were obnoxious and leaning and resting on our table while we were eating. Extremely rude and I bit my tongue from saying anything. The whole back should have been just for them as seating regular guests among the large party was very distracting and my husband and I had to yell at each other to talk above the noise. read more

I use to hear so much good talk about Whitey's but when I was a single mom it wasn't within my budget. Fast forward and my husband and I were driving around and we happened upon Whitey's.....I was so excited. We ordered burgers and I'm wondering if they are SOY burgers? The burger had a very light tan color and it was mushy. Onion rings are nothing special. We had to ASK for napkins, as were other customers. Are napkins now a optional part of dining out? Extremely disappointed. read more

Unless Misty May and Kerri Walsh are playing sand volleyball in the nude on Whitey's volleyball courts, I won't find me going back to Whitey's. Zero stars for you, Whitey. Zero stars. Why, why why...why do people love this place? You mention it, and people from all over NE Ohio get moist around the eyes and proclaim their undying devotion. I know it's an institution, but it's time for a reality check. I live in Richfield, but have been boycotting this place for the past 5 years since their miserable CASH ONLY policy left me high and dry once (the bartender, with an accusational finger, pointing me towards the ATM.) Then recently, some friends from across town suggested a visit to Whitey's, probably because it's the only notable landmark left in Richfield since the Coliseum vanished into prairie. So, I decided maybe it was time to give creepy old Whitey another shot. Regrettable..... let's break it down. 1) STAFF: The staff are smug and cocky. As if they have landed a dream job working in this shithole and that I should be somehow jealous and not demand too much of their attention, unless I'm a regular. We waited 20 minutes to place our order, and another 20 minutes to get our check after the plates were cleared. No apology offered. 2) FOOD: It was the worst hamburger I've ever eaten. Worse than McDonalds. Greasy, overcooked, tasteless...it's origin as steak completed transformed into a colorless, flavorless, hideous gray mass. My wife ordered the grilled cheese, which was so inundated with butter as to render it almost inedible. It was like eating a stick of raw butter. Everyone at my table was thoroughly disgusted with their food...no-one finished. 3) Are coming here for the ATMOSPHERE? I hope not. The dining areas are cramped and have about as much charm and appeal as a truck stop in Peoria. There's a random collection of uninteresting garage sale junk hanging from the already low ceiling in the bar area, enhancing your overall sense of trashiness. Trashy, with a side order of cramped and dark. This is Whitey's. 4) The beer selection is as mundane and low-end as possible. The Great Lakes seasonal was the only tolerable option on draft. If you gonna suck at everything else, at least give me some decent beer so I can get drunk enough to deal with my situation. 5) Cash only. (I'm still bitter.) 6) The Whitey's Logo. A pissed-off, vampire-looking old white guy in a bowtie, who looks like he'd lynch you just as readily as he'd make you bowl of chili. Overall, it was about as pleasant of an experience as an emergency appendectomy. Done with this review. I'm going to return to thinking about something pleasant now. Like Kerri Walsh naked. read more

A strange mix of things. That's what this place has. Tucked in with some kind of plastics plant on Brecksville Rd, I always assumed this was a biker bar. As I have found out, it is, but there's more to it than that. The place is cash only, which I suppose is fine, and that is an argument I, as a patron, will lose with a business every time. So ignoring that, when you go to Whitey's you can play a variety of bar games, they have boccie and volleyball leagues, a lobster claw grabbing machine, and a full bar separate from the dining area in case you prefer to go for drinks instead of dinner. The food is good. It is in giant portions and it is satisfying. The burgers aren't cooked to order, which is ok. The meat is good, though, so at least the cook makes them consistently well. The fries are good, but how can you mess up fries? Really, the only reason not to go here is for the chili. Everything else I had was great, and I would recommend the food to anyone. But the chili is just not for me. I know they are famous for their chili. It's sold in the supermarkets near me. But it tastes watery. And that is why I can only give it four stars. The one food they are supposed to do the best was very much my least favorite thing about the place. Also, this place gets busy in a hurry. Good for them, but bad for patrons. Expect 45min-1hr wait on any given Fri or Sat night. read more

Drove down there for dinner one friday night. The place was jumpin but we got a spot at the bar. Servers deffinately wait on regulars first here. We literally sat there for almost 10 minutes while the bartender dude stood 2 feet from us and carried on a full conversation with a couple next to us...T.M.I. We had a burger..it was OK...needed salt. Overall the place was decent but I wouldnt go out of my way to go again. I guess that people that live out in the boonies dig this place so much due to lack of other choices. Its not a chain or in a strip mall so I would guess its better on that aspect! Right down the road is Techners...that place was way cozier and way more friendly..my kinda place! read more

Whitey's - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

Overrated glorified bar food. Frozen burger patties that you get from restaurant depot or Costco. Not worth coming here. Enough said. read more

Whitey's - Dagwood burger - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

No to go orders?!@$&? This place just wants to sell you booze while you wait 20-25 minutes for your burger and fries. read more

Whitey's - Really? WTF? Chili burger and fries. Oops no fries. - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

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I guess I should've paid more attention to these reviews before going. Ample parking. Dark interior. The bartender seemed pleasant, but it's a shame we didn't get to interact with him other than when we payed our bill. Our server seemed far from interested in customer service. Their sodas come in a can, which I may add wasn't listed on the menu (in fact, neither was the price). Be sure to sip it, too because they'll never come by and ask if you'd like a refill or another drink. One server looked directly at our table's empty glasses and walked away. For a place that has "burgers" in the name, I was honestly expecting a quality burger. Instead, it was a disgustingly pan-fried mess that arrived on my plate with a soggy bun. (I knew I was in for a treat when the server never asked how I wanted to the meat cooked.) Their french-fries are five bucks and are big enough for 2-3 people (again, nowhere stated on the menu). Also be sure to have cash or check, because they don't take credit cards. My friend had chicken wings that come with a dipping sauce on the side. The breading tasted like the same oil that used to deep fry the seafood. Stay away from this place! read more

This will be brief: What Bryn R. said above expresses PERFECTLY. Live in the area, want to love Whitey's, but every time I try it I say NO MORE. THIS time I mean it. read more

Go to Whitey's for the food - unbelievable burgers, fries, onion rings. They bring out the fries and rings ahead of the burgers though - so don't fill up on them before the main attraction arrives! Have never had a better burger with perfectly melted cheese and sauteed onions. How did Deanna C. have room for dessert? :-) It's a bar and it's small and it's a bit cramped and dark. The dining room isn't going to appear in Architectural Digest any time soon. But if you're hungry and craving a burger - this is the place. And it's been the place for at least 25 years. It even survived the disappearance of the Richfield Coliseum and all the patrons that facility brought to the area. Long live Whitey's Booze 'N Burgers! read more

I was warned that the service could be brash...not the case for us. Direct and deliberate...but polite. Burger was plentiful...coliseum fries are super. Beer was cold. A solid burger joint. read more

I preface with this review with the disclaimer that I am not from the area...but whenever I hear about "Whitey's", it is always followed by "chili." So naturally, I was excited to visit and taste for myself with this oft-lauded chili was all about. I ordered a cup of the standard beef chili and a "plate salad." The salad was horrific - all iceberg lettuce with a few sad grape tomatoes and the BANE of my existence, shredded carrots. UGH! Definitely a "1" on the salad front. To date, every place we've been in Akron defaults to iceberg lettuce in salads. FAIL! The cup of chili was passable. It tasted good at first, but then the longer I ate it, the more the fatty beefiness began to coat my mouth in a greasy film of muckymuck. There were not as many beans or veggies as I would have liked. I felt really uncomfortably full after eating a tiny cup and the salad, so I can only surmise how many calories were hiding in that cup! All in all, for the friendly atmosphere (more WOOD panels!), lively patrons, and heartiness of the chili, I give it a 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars. I want to say that I probably won't be back, but family gatherings in Ohio being what they are, and choices being limited, I think we probably will be! read more

I try to come here whenever I'm visiting. The food does seem like it got more food serviced than I remember, hence the sign at the table for their chili had US Foods branded along with it...disappointing. They have the best beer battered onion rings I've ever had though and their fries are thicker hand-cut that are cooked properly(twice). The fries are crispy out side and buttery inside. The burgers are still great for being cooked on a flat top grill, but I wish they used fresh cut mushrooms instead of canned ones. They serve food until midnight which is a score for Richfield area. read more

It could be the booze talking, but the burgers here are pretty solid. I happened to come in for what I was hoping would be a quick dinner on a Saturday night, but was pretty shocked to see the parking lot jam packed when I pulled in. It's a pretty typical roadside bar, but much larger than I expected it to be inside. I was able to snag a spot at the bar, but the bartender was shorthanded and the bar was packed as well. Fortunately, he did his best to accommodate everyone, and as a server having been in that situation, I was all too eager to cut him a break. This place had more craft brews than I expected them too, nothing extravagant, but at least 9-10 different choices. The burgers themselves are huge- I kept it simple and just got a cheeseburger, but I can't imagine what some of the loaded ones would look like. Biting into this burger is pure heaven, especially if you are a little tipsy from the beer. It's a wonderfully juicy burger served on a super soft bun, and by the time you're finished eating it, your fingers are covered with greasy deliciousness. It's not the best burger I've had, but it's still pretty darn good. One downside is that the burgers are not served with fries, and a side of fries is a whopping $3.99 which is way too much for one person. The menu has a lot more than just burgers as well, but it's pretty clear that burgers are their main fare. Would recommend to those on the road passing through, or to any burger lovers out there! read more

Whitey's - Burger portion of menu - Burgers Near Me - Richfield, Ohio

Whitey's is a good place to get a real burger. They have all kinds of burgers to try and the beer is plentiful and cold. The fries are great and the chilli is good too. It's a big place that's always crowded. Sometimes there's a seedy crowd of drunkards in the bar and you can always find junkers in the lot with those yellow I DRIVE DRUNK license plates. All these liquored-up air conditioner repairmen aren't assholes so it's safe, and everyone is friendly, but there's a feeling of sour booze-drenched desperation in the crowd. To get to the restaurant, you walk through the bar. When you're done, you have to go to the bar, get a bartender, and pay your tab in cash. It's one of those hassles that is annoying to some people and no big deal to others. They have an ATM up front and if you don't have cash, you use a debit card or money card to get some. They don't warn you. Have cash or you'll leave grumpy. Still, the food is better than average bar grub and if you consider yourself a burger lover you have to try it at least once. To me, the best burgers are the most basic ones they have. For instance, if you get the mushroom and swiss burger it's so big you eat it with a knife and fork. It's good but it's almost not even a burger anymore when the thing overflows and fills your plate. A regular Whitey's cheeseburger with everything on it is a really good burger. If you remember the cash and have a few beers with dinner so you don't get annoyed trying to pay the bartender, you'll want to come back. read more

I've always had a good experience here. Ive been after work with my coworkers. The food is good and the drinks are cheap. I usually get a burger and the burgers are really good and huge. The service is okay, I've gotten an unfriendly bartender once. Service is sometimes slow because its usually crowded. It's really nice atmosphere . There is volleyball in the back which is really fun (especially after a couple of drinks lol). I would definitely recommend if in the Richfield area. read more