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    Fred's Diner

    4.4 (232 reviews)
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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Janice F.

    I love going to Fred's dinner for their pot roast and/or meatloaf. Yummy! Tastes just like home made with real mashed potatoes!Looking forward to going for breakfast as everything looks so good! You certainly do not go for the decor, but it is clean, has friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and is bustling on the weekends.

    Sirloin Steak, Egg whites and Sour Dough Toast
    Katy D.

    I stopped in on a Saturday morning, and saw that the special for the day was Steak and Eggs, which is my go to breakfast, and it was delightful. The diner itself is very cute and the staff was friendly. It was a little busy, but we were able to sit down pretty quickly. The steak was prepared just as I requested it and it was tender and they even did egg whites for me because I am not a fan of the yolk. It was fairly priced as well, so I will definitely be back.

    Michael G.

    Great spot....maybe the perfect diner I'm thinking. Good food, good service, clean bathrooms. Fred and his daughter manage a tight ship. We got to meet them both. Extensive menu. We chose breakfast and glad we did. Open 6-3 Friday to Monday.

    Liver and Onions!!! Hard to beat!

    Liver onions were phenomenal. Most there daily specials are hands down amazing! Definitely be returning!

    Ira K.

    This is the second time I've been here but it has been a few years. I still don't get the 4 1/2 stars. When I got out of the car I was hit with the stench of rotten sauerkraut. Inside looks like it's never been updated along with the food . I ordered the steak and eggs and ask for an english muffin instead of toast for which I was charged extra. I ask for some tomato slices instead of the fried potatoes....they charged $1.75 for three slices of tomatoes...oh , and the musty smell was pretty repulsive needless to say this was my last time ever in the this place. I have never said this about any place I've been but this place is just down right nasty....still trying to figure out what type of supposed meat their sausage was.

    Breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, cheese bagel) - highly recommend with some hot sauce
    Alicia S.

    I made my first trip to this Akron staple last weekend, and it was a perfect diner experience. One thing I loved the most about Fred's (other than the quintessential diner decor that reminded me of my grandparents' living room) is that you could order classic combos or all the great breakfast items a la carte. I like to get a little bit of everything. So, this is perfect. We tried the breakfast sandwich and pancakes. The pancake was a giant, delicious cake. But, the real star was the sandwich. They did something that I really hadn't seen before which was put a folded omelette on the bagel. It was perfect! I'd highly recommend going for breakfast...also, super affordable. (Note: I've also heard that the chicken and dumplings are the best, but we only tried breakfast.)

    Sausage croissant
    Summer D.

    Yum. I don't write many 5 star reviews but this place is yummy. When you drive up, u will not be impressed. Looks like a run down building. Well it kinda is lol. But open that door and let the smells suck you in. Steaks grilling, home fries frying. You forget really fast about the exterior. Kinda small. Probably has maybe 16 booths and counter seating. Parking is easy in a lot across the street. Breakfast all day. Lunch items after 11. Closes at 3pm. I got a breakfast sandwich with home fries. My sweetheart got the chicken fried steak breakfast. That steak was so tender n juicy you didn't even need a knife to cut it. Crispy home fries. Delicious We both did our best to devour everything. He won. Mine is in the fridge. So good we went back another time during our 3 night stay in Akron area. I suspect they do every bit of a great job with the lunch items. Prices under $10. Can't lose here

    Freds Diner
    Danielle F.

    An amazing little place that has been around for years. Never disappoints. So many delicious options to choose from. Country fried steak is phenomenal. Grilled cheese and tomato soup rocks. Breakfast is always cooked the way you like it. Experienced staff really takes care of you! Clean and tidy environment. Best breakfast and lunch options around!

    The best place to have breakfast or lunch. Nice folks, nice portions. Screw these 1 star reviews.

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    nothing frozen. plentiful and good all the time. service is excellent. consistent. We will go back

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    1 year ago

    Great experience, excellent food. Service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Would definitely come back again.

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    Nothing like this, it's amazing food, fast service! Don't be afraid of a wait it goes fast!

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    3 years ago

    Food was delicious. It s a simple diner with amazing food and efficient service. Affordable too.

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    Nice "old school" breakfast & lunch joint. Local retirees abound! Slinging home cookin' in record time.

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    2 years ago

    The BEST breakfast in Akron. Love the vintage Mt Dew machine and the jukebox in the rear dining room. Food is excellent and a great value!

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    2 years ago

    Their food is really good and taste home made. But at times it is so very crowded in there.

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    3 years ago

    Great place for down home everyday food. Very relaxed atmosphere and pleasant people.

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    We started with drinks: black berry mimosa and salted Carmel mocha latte. Both were divine. The…read morewait staff was attentive despite the steady stream of customers. The exterior of the building is not much to look at, but inside they have really made it charming. The entrées we chose were the classic eggs, Benedict and the quiche. At first, I thought they were quite pricey, when the entrées came out, the portion sizes are enormous. It is always very busy I'm told, but it is worth the wait.

    This was our first time visiting this restaurant while traveling from out of state, and we were…read moreexcited to try it. There are a few things to know before you go. Parking is very crowded, but you can usually park at nearby businesses. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly and given the option of waiting about 20 minutes for indoor seating or sitting outside with heaters. We chose outside. Even though it was raining, the heaters kept it comfortable and it was still a nice experience. The biggest issue was the wait for the food. It took about an hour for our meals to arrive. The staff was very apologetic and explained they were having issues, which we appreciated, but an hour is still a long wait. This was especially noticeable because the restaurant's website mentions that, due to limited space, guests are asked to limit their stay to about 75 minutes. The inside of the restaurant also felt very congested because of the front entrance layout and the constant flow of people coming in. One suggestion would be to add the bakery items directly to the menu so guests can easily order them with their meals instead of having to ask separately. Our server was very nice, and the food itself was good. I ordered the hash with scrambled eggs and a coffee, while my wife had a pot of tea and the Croque Madame. They also had specials available, but we decided to keep it simple. Sorry, no pictures -- we forgot to take them. Overall, the prices were slightly higher than normal for similar places we've visited.

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