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    Diamond Deli

    4.7 (336 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Desserts, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Old Bald Guy... delicious
    Marla M.

    Visiting from the L.A. area and had to try Diamond Deli, as we own a deli and love to try other mom and pop shops when we travel, and O.M.G. It was AMAZING! We're even gonna try to get back another time before we leave! Love the different names of sandwiches with different ingredients than the average shop. The breads were all delicious. The side salads were to die for. And the overall vibe, perfect. Got to meet the owner and have a little chat after the crowd died down a little bit which was great as well. Love supporting a family owned spot that pours their love into what they do! You can taste the love in every bite and we've already told all of the family we're here visiting to go ASAP!

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    Lena A.

    It's a 5 star for a Deli. The staff is so friendly, even though the line is out the door, they take time with customers to explain things and are friendly in communication. The staff seems to have great time working there, which is nice to see that kind of relationship between employees. The inside of the store is a Deli vibe and ambience is relaxed. The sandwiches are delicious! Thank you guys! Keep it up. Looking back to visiting the place when I'm back in Akron. P.S. The Bold guy sandwich was really good!

    David L.

    Just want to start off saying that I love a good sandwich, they are one of the best things to eat when your feeling hungry. I am the type of person who loves a local owned sandwich shop rather than a big chain sandwich shop. So with that said my story on how I came to know about the Diamond Deli and how I made my way to finally eating at the Diamond Deli is a two part story. First the story starts about five months ago when my family moved to Ohio from Florida, my daughter was accepted to the University of Akron which was amazing on her part. So when we found out about my daughter's acceptance to the University of Akron my sister in-law told me about this tiny little sandwich shop known as as the Diamond Deli which she said it was nestled in the heart of the Akron University area and that they offered some of the best handcrafted sandwiches know to mankind. She told me that the place was so legit that most days the line is out the door and that they were only open for a short period of time usually until about 4 pm in the afternoon. So if you didn't get there in time to get yourself one of their signature sandwiches you were missing out. So now that brings me to the second part of my story. About a couple days ago I started up a Door Dash Driver account so I could earn some extra money for my family. I was with my wife and we were Door Dashing in the Akron Ohio area when my wife and I were finding ourselves to be mighty hungry when our next order from Door Dash popped up and it was from the Diamond Deli which means it was destiny that we were to finally try one of Diamond Deli's sandwiches. We came into the Deli from the back entrance and the first thing I noticed was the decor of the shop. The decor was straight fire, there was sports memorabilia all over the shop, which was mostly Akron Zip stuff just awesome. The second thing I noticed was the massive chalkboard that had the menu written on it and all the sandwiches had really imaginative names. I ordered Amy's Sound of Music which is a sandwich that has Smoked Turkey, Muenster Cheese, Honey Mustard on grilled Italian bread. The sandwich was so yummy in my tummy, it was well toasted and all the flavors blend perfectly together it was straight fire . My wife took the build your own sandwich path and had them craft her a mighty tasty ham sandwich. The customer service that was provided to us was amazing and all the employees were very nice. They all knew their stuff when it came to crafting scrumptious sandwiches. The coolest thing from my whole experience at the Diamond Deli was that I noticed a tattoo on one of the guys making our sandwiches and that tattoo was the logo of the shop itself which shows the dedication they have for their sandwich shop. So if your ever find yourself in the Akron Ohio area near the University of Akron I highly recommend you grab yourself a sandwich from the Diamond Deli.

    This is the Old Bald Guy Sandwich.   She says it's the best sandwich she has ever had.

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    4 years ago

    There's so much to say but then again there's not. It's diamond deli. The folks don't mess around. Best sandwiches in ohio

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    2 years ago

    I got the old bald guy and it might be the best sandwich I've ever had! The staff was super friendly and helpful.

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    3 years ago

    The pastrami slaps, service is always friendly and on their A game as the lunch rush can often be out the door but they keep it moving.

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    4 years ago

    Good cornbeef sandwiches. The guys are really cool and the food comes quick. Only wish they stayed open later

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    4 years ago

    Hands down best Deli in Akron! The staff is wonderful, the food is never not incredible!!!!

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    4 years ago

    Great place to eat, soups and chili are to die for it is small but very comfortable, if you want a great tasting lunch this is the place!

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    3 years ago

    Visiting from atlanta... Food was amazing, service and ambiance perfect... and did I say... the food was AMAZING! So good!

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    4 years ago

    Omg I love this place !!!!!! They have the best sandwiches soup's service is awesome I just wish they stayed open a little longer

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    4 years ago

    This place is AWESOME. Great food and service. They have the best Reuben in Akron or Cleveland.

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    Awesome, awesome & awesome! Food awesome. Ownership awesome. Employees awesome.

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    4 years ago

    Sandwich hit the spot! this place was definitely a staple in the community, and I just happened to stumble upon it.

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    Is the food here kosher?

    No, it is not even really a Jewish deli. It has deli inspired foods.

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    25 years of waiting and just disappointment…read more Nice warm day out, and me and my mom decided to go get something to eat for lunch. We hadn't been here before, but she has been waiting 25 years to come here. She has lived in Akron for all her life, and Kenmore for 10 of those. The bread was soggy, the ingredients were not quality whatsoever, it even looks like they cooked the sandwich with the lettuce on it. The pickles, the only thing free with this expensive meal, were soggy. We paid $41 for this meal for just utter disappointment. Not only that, but these are MAGA Trumpers, displayed everywhere, which is embarrassing in a town with such diversity as Kenmore has. Most of your customers are black, so this is just insulting.

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    I'm so torn because the food was so good and the staff was super friendly however.... The interior…read moredoes need some help and a good deep clean. The interior is really my only complaint because aside from that, we had a great experience! Not pictured here but their stuffed pepper soup was delicious. Also loved the grilled cheese and chicken salad. Will definitely go back but hope they're able to clean the inside a bit soon! I really think that'd help bring in more customers.

    Eddy's family restaurant is the epitome of a greasy spoon of yesteryear. My husband and I like to…read moretry small local restaurants instead of chains when we travel. Like other reviews, the interior needs help! Badly! But the amazing friendliness from the server and the manager, the great large portions and yummy foods can almost make you overlook it. They are very accommodating. I'm a type one diabetic and eat keto, and they gladly took the bread off of my corned beef sandwich and put it on a bed of lettuce instead. The corn beef can definitely give Cleveland Slymans a run for their money. My husband raved about their fries that were perfectly cooked, seasoned and crispy. For two people with tip it it was almost $60. But the portions were so huge. I've never had such a large serving of coleslaw. It was amazing because I love, Love,Love love, coleslaw, and up here in Cleveland we get tiny little 2 ounce plastic things that are just an embarrassment. Our meal was lunch and dinner rolled into one and we weren't even hungry later in the day at all!

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