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    Lake Varsity Diner

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Garlic mushroom burger with fries and partial pickle(my doing)
    Frank T.

    To start off, this is not my first visit to this establishment. Previous experiences however dictate my overall opinion of this place in this review. This was my third visit in the years since I've started my job nearby, in the middle of nowhere Ohio called Uniontown. This place is down the road in a tiny plaza in the middle of a Rite Aid and a State Farm insurance. Previous visits were subpar. I have a somewhat sensitive stomach, particularly when my body realizes food is either old or not handled properly. This was the case for the prior two visits in which I ordered salads and consequently became ill upon returning to work shortly after. But to focus on today's visit. I don't like to write off places where there is at least good service and hospitality, which this place definitely has. However, this visit would really make or break whether or not I ever come back here again. Place was empty when I came in, not very surprising. Ordered the garlic mushroom burger with fries and a water with lemon. They use paper cups for drinks. As I waited for my food, no one was around so I decided I'd take pictures, including the heavy handed God/"pro-cop" speech someone decided to type up and plaster on every booth in the restaurant. It was pretty cringe and based on others reviews, looks like they don't really care what people think or dont read these reviews anyways. Not surprising given the area we are in. Food came out greasy. Fries could have been down for a bit longer and the burger was mush due to not properly reinforcing the bottom from juices of the mushrooms and burger. Had to knife and fork the fries and burger. Not a fan of pretzel buns, but this one was pretty good. The bill came and I'm of the opinion that the meal, and menu in general, are overpriced based on the quality. The service was good at least. Overall, a typical grease pit of the area with hit or miss food that is overpriced based on the quality, ignoring the God and cop stuff they comfortably display in your vision as you eat. Strange layout, decent music. I haven't completely written them off, but I doubt I'll be craving this experience again any time soon.

    Food for Thought
    Sarah P.

    Down about an hour away from Cleveland for work and decided to stop in this place just because I was hungry. Came in and was greeted and sat right away, booths along the wall and tables in the middle. It's a pretty cute place, with a mix of sports and throw back decor. Above the booth was a "food for thought" little rant about current events. Food was really quick and PHENOMENAL. Burger was huge and came with a ton of fries. Quesadilla was loaded with chicken that was soooo good. Onion rings were good as well, but overall this food was definitely worth the price. Talked to the owner about the rant on the wall and he mentioned that some people got offended. I'd definitely drive an hour to come back here!

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    10 years ago

    .20 for Water! $30 for 2 sandwiches and water is absolutely ridiculous ! The service was not very good either

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    The sandwiches are big and you get tons of (endless) fries.

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    Grinders Above &  Beyond

    Grinders Above & Beyond

    3.7
    (69 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I have eaten here a handful of times and I honestly can't say I have had a bad meal or experience…read more Today it was a turkey aviator with side of hm chips. Chips came out hot. Gotta love that. Turkey aviator was toasted and cheese melty. It was good. A sea of lettuce. The tomatoes could have been larger or more prominent. I like tomatoes. I've had a few different salads, some of their soups, and their chicken salad. All pretty good. Again, I've never had a bad meal or experience here. Service is friendly and prompt. Food comes out quick. Place is clean. Deep booths and middle tables. Dark wood. Light atmosphere. Nice patio. For a quick sandwich soup type of deal you can't go wrong.

    FOOD POISONING. I stopped with my wife and 4 year old son stopped for a late lunch. Parking lot was…read morebusy but open tables were available which was great. We must've been on the back end of the busy lunch out. Maybe perfect timing! Not. Here's where it gets odd. It took 20 minutes for someone to come greet us once we were seated. We ordered a grinder, a chicken salad, a kids pizza, and a few bowls of French onion soup. It must've taken at least 45 minutes to receive our food. My wife and I just ate half our meals and headed for home to get our other young guys from the bus. I finished the grinder for dinner that evening. Around 9 p things went super sideways. My stomach was destroyed. I feel like my gut is generally pretty strong but this recked me. My wife wasn't feeling well. We looked at each other and with the two of us both in bad shape we did the math. Must have been some spoiled meat. I was up all night with all the fun (graphic) symptoms of food poisoning. Feeling much better today. Hind site is always 20/20 but I would never take my family back to Grinders. We should have saw some red flags but we didn't. Terrible experience. Couldn't recommend this one to an enemy.

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    Steak Croissant (Asked for Hot peppers on the side) Ordered fries with Honey Mustard. Came with a pickle!
    Steak Croissant (Asked for Hot peppers on the side) Ordered fries with Honey Mustard. Came with a pickle!
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    Grinders Above &  Beyond

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    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

    3.9
    (263 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Today, we had a unique adventure when we visited Hartville Hardware in search of ground cover to…read moreprotect our freshly sown seeds from hungry critters. Richard was extremely helpful and showed us where the garden department was located. Even the bags of dirt are displayed as beautifully as merchandise in a high-end store! After making our purchase, we decided to head over to the restaurant. We were warmly greeted and given our choice of a booth or table--we chose a booth. Our server, Josh, promptly offered beverages, and we enjoyed freshly brewed coffee while looking over the menu. I chose the BLT on a croissant with a side salad. The meal also came with fresh buns, available in either whole wheat or white. Josh told us that most people choose the white, which made me smile. The salad arrived almost immediately and included shredded lettuce, grated carrots, and two tomato slices with a side of blue cheese dressing. It was good, but the BLT--wow! It had more bacon than Miss Piggy could dream of. Unfortunately, there was no mayonnaise on it. I'm not sure whether it wasn't offered or if I simply overlooked it, but I added some to the half I brought home, and it was just as delicious later. I would highly recommend the BLT on a croissant. And if you have the opportunity, ask for Josh as your server. We were told we could request him, and honestly, I would go back just for his excellent service. Another fun aspect of the experience is the atmosphere. The place feels almost like a Las Vegas venue--huge, spotless, and designed to accommodate hundreds of guests. Despite its size, the service was outstanding. We even shared a few laughs with the dessert server. Speaking of desserts, you should see them--they're enormous! So, stop by the hardware store, enjoy a meal at the restaurant, ask for Josh, and save room for dessert. I highly recommend the entire experience and can't wait to go back!

    First timers and we LOVED it! Last time we went to the market, we saw a line around the corner to…read moreget in to this restaurant! 15 mins later, we walked by again and everyone was seated and later telling us great things when we finished our shopping and they were exiting the restaurant! We made a note to come hungry next time, so we did! Yesterday, we went! We got sat right away and our waiter Gavin immediately approached us asking what we'd like to drink. We expressed we are first timers and what are they best known for on their menu? He gave us fabulous suggestions! He provided Excellent service, like truly excellent! You'd think we were at a five star restaurant! He even let us in on a little secret! Ask for a little side of vanilla ice cream to go with their most amazing sweet potato casserole! Minds were blown! I love trying new foods, so we definitely got to explore the menu and try delicious items! The rice in gravy, broccoli salad, and some of their seasonal specials! We LOVED it! We will definitely be back now that we know the restaurant we will always go to when we go to Hartville! I'm sure the rest of their staff is great, but I will definitely be asking for Gavin each and every time we go! (Btw, my better half has a lot of experience in restaurants and was asking about the culture there... Gavin had nothing but GREAT things to say and how much he truly loves working there - it shows! Thank you, Gavin for such a great dining experience!) My only regret is we had no idea that we'd love the experience so much that we'd want to write a review, and ate the food so fast, we never took pictures!

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    Corner of the huge dining room
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    Papa Johns Pizza

    Papa Johns Pizza

    2.0
    (21 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Good food and even better customer service! They helped out with an order issue and resolved it no…read moreproblem!

    The pizza was fine. I had it delivered to our friend's house. I phoned to order because I am…read morevisually impaired and have a hard time with websites on my phone. I spoke with a young woman and she took my order for 2 large pizza's. I paid a delivery charge,which was fine They arrived on time. I was a bit thrown off by the charge on my card. Instructions: Regular Sauce, Original Pizza Sauce, Normal Cut, Normal Cheese, Normal Bake $16.14 1 Cheese Pizza - Original (14 Inch) Instructions: Regular Sauce, Original Pizza Sauce, Normal Cut, Normal Cheese, Normal Bake $16.14 2 Ranch Dipping Sauce $1.38 Total before discounts $33.66 Total Discounts -$0.00 Subtotal $33.66 Tip $5.65 Delivery Fee $3.99 Tax $0.00 Total $43.30 I did not know each pizza was $16 Its $8.99 on the sign at their store. I realize that's probably cash and carry but still, almost doubling the price THEN charging a delivery fee is brutal... I should have asked for details. When ordering by phone, was I ordering through a service and they get a portion of the total? The person I spoke with didn't sound like a Uniontown native.... I think I was caught in a double cross. And if there's ever a next time, I'll have a sighted person order for me because obviously I'm too old to know better. ....so sad

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