Crave gets a lot right. The staff is warm and attentive, the kind that actually makes you feel…read moretaken care of, and the food delivers across the board. This is a solid downtown Akron spot. One minor gripe: the mac and cheese is a little one-note. It's not bad, it just doesn't surprise you. A little more depth -- sharper cheese, a hit of something acidic or smoky -- and it would be a standout instead of an afterthought.

Great service, great ambiance and delicious food. The Smoked Gouda Mac & cheese is a must have!!!read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat on a Sunday. Was a little disappointed in our food. We got the…read morecold pork udon noodle salad which was very very salty. It really had an overpowering soy sauce taste. On first bite it was tasty but after eating about half the bowl it was way too overpowering. The fries were decent but not great. Not crispy at all. The green chile burger had a burger sauce on it but it really only tasted of mustard and it made the whole burger only taste of mustard.

Stopped here on our way home from Cuyahoga National Park. Wow! Great recommendation from my…read morebrothers. Sat out on the patio which has very little shade at noon. Was told they are having a permanent roof in stalled soon. We started off with the pretzels, mustard and beer cheese. Yum yum! Belgium triple was very good (9.5%). Even a better choice was the fried haddock. The fish was so crispy and the remoulade was a great addition to the fish. The side of pineapple mango slaw needed salt, pineapple, mango was not very tasty. French fries were hot, crispy and seasoned. Add a side of pickled onions. Kim was our server and she was so up beat and knowledgeable on the menu. Great food and service!

Hopping liitle joint with an eclectic mashup of every day dishes. I had a huge snash buger...I…read morethink called The Good Meal. It was tasty with their special carmelized onions and sauce. The fries are awesome! Service was great!

The inside is very pleasant, I'm sure my poor phone photos will not do it justice. Our server was…read morevery kind and helpful, if a bit slow at checking up on us, but it wasn't an issue. The food. The food is very good. We tried three different wing flavors. The house made buffalo, the Thai chili, and the citrus jerk wings. They fell off the bone and were delicious. I would have to say the best wings I've had, these really did stand out, and would say they are worth trying. They are a bit pricier than other places wings, but the flavor is there. What we really came here for was the burger, we've been trying every place that the Akron Beacon Journal did a tournament for to determine our own favorite, without nostalgia influencing our decisions. The burger was fantastic. The meat is seasoned well and the bread was soft and fluffy. The sauce tasted homemade and unique, but didn't take away from the burger. The pickles on it as well are homemade or made from a company nearby, but they're also very good and different than any you get at the store. I will definitely be back. This was very good on a day where we stopped at 3 places and this happened to be the last.

I was long overdue for a girl's night out so I met a good friend here after work one night this…read moreweek. She picked it because she was going to be in the area. I've never been here before but I know it's a fairly popular place so I was quick to agree to the location. We originally sat at the bar but the stools were so incredibly uncomfortable, so we moved to a booth. While our server was nice, it did take her quite a while to come take our drink order. I got a "lavendar breeze" for my first drink and it was delicious. The menu is small, with the focus being on grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm not a huge grilled cheese lover, so I ordered a wedge salad (with house white French dressing) and the sauerkraut balls from the appetizer menu. The salad was on par with what you'd expect, the dressing was tasty. The sauerkraut balls, though, kind of threw me. First, it's a HUGE serving. There was around 30-40 sauerkraut balls in the basket; way more than I ever imagined would be in an order. I was expecting four or five golf ball sized balls. Maybe I've been spoiled by having some fantastic sauerkraut balls, but these were subpar, at best. They didn't have a lot of flavor and the cocktail sauce they served with them was an odd choice. While I still enjoyed time catching up with a friend and the drinks were well done, I doubt I'll come back for food. The menu just wasn't appealing to me and what I did have wasnt good enough to lure me back anytime soon.

Stopped in with some friends for a quick dinner before the Wine and Chocolate event. Get there…read moreearly as the place fills up. We got a table and shard the cheesesteak platter. Very good, maybe a tad dry. A good Aioli was needed. A couple of beers and that was that. Good service. I will return for a slower paced night out.

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday. Partner ordered wings…read moreand I opted for the chicken sandwich. Both were very tasty. The huge portion of fries was too much (but delicious nonetheless!) It's worth noting that they share a space with Magic City Brewing and when walking in, it wasn't immediately clear what we were supposed to do. The only bartender on staff wasn't particularly talkative/welcoming in the sense of explaining what was going on or how things worked ...and the Cult Kitchen staff are behind a window past the bar. (I dont necessarily blame CK for the MCB bartender, but they're choosing to share that space and it's part of the experience so it seems like it's relevant.) We sat down at a booth and realized was a small table sign with a QR code for the food and drink menu. Below the codes is a small line of text that explains to go to the Cult Kitchen window for food and go to the bar for drinks. This isn't necessarily a bad setup, just had to adjust our mindset as it's more casual and in line with a food truck experience. ...like going up to the window more ketchup (it's in little lidded containers) for all those fries ...and cleaning up after yourself, as there is no one busing tables. Again, the food was very good but the overall experience was just lacking. It seems like it could be something really special if the hospitality and service was there!

In Akron for business and used Yelp to help find a place for a meal while in town…read more Be aware you will work a little upon arrival though at check out your are still offered the option to tip. Despite the positioning on their website it's not a traditional sit down place. It's an order window and then they bring food to the table. They share space with the Brewing company so a bottle of soda is what you get from the order window but anything else you go over to order at the bar separately. Two of us went for an early dinner. We opted for pretzel app which were tasty and a very big portion resulting in us not finishing them. I would say that app could easily serve 4. Slider special was tasty but considering the heavy portion of fries not everything on my plate was finished and neither was my coworkers meal. Eyes were bigger than our stomach. Place has about 10 (?) tables/booths and then folks sitting around the bar at the brewery side. I imagine on a popular day of the week (we went mid week before the dinner time rush) it could get crowded and loud. Feel of the place is grunge/biker though clean and well kept and without feeling 'theme restaurant'. I would say it has its only unique personality. Had we been more prepared from the restaurant's website for what the place was we might have more enjoyed things. It's just feels more 'out drinking and getting the nibbles' than a destination meal.

First time visiting and I was pleasantly surprised! I usually don't go for antipasto, but this one…read morewas really enjoyable--the lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the Italian dressing was flavorful without being too overpowering. The pizza was also very good. If you like a slightly doughy bite, you'll love it--the crust had the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our server was attentive, friendly, and honest about portion sizes, which I really appreciated. I wish I had taken a picture of our food, but that just gives me an excuse to come back--and I definitely will! Looking forward to trying more dishes next time. The place was very quaint, casual and laid back atmosphere....you may want to bring a sweater.

First time in a long while since visiting this restaurant…read more Place was crowded but our companions secured a table before we arrived. We ordered the antipasta salad for two. It was pretty basic. Two peperoncini peppers and a radish adorned the top. There were four sticks of salami, no pepperoni or ham and the salad was covered with cheese. The salad dressing was on the light side and you could barely taste it, recommend you ask for it on the side. I ordered the sausage and meatball splash and my spouse had the rigatoni. Both entrées were just ok. The bread was great and served warm. Our waitress was attentive w/o being a bother. They finally accept credit cards albeit with a surcharge. I've had better meals in the past at Luigis.

The beer is awesome. The food is great. Highly recommend. Not sure how much more I can hype this…read moreplace. Awesome staff too? There. That did it. Enough letters finally.

This place was jam packed on a Tuesday, I assumed trivia. No hazy IPAs on the menu at the time. You…read moreplace your order at the bar, I don't think anyone waits on tables. I was only kind of hungry when I was there but I saw a guy dipping ketchup on a napkin lol there are no plates, just plastic baskets and paper. It was so loud. It was very hard to hear trivia. Very cool because it was July and the garage doors were open and they had screens within those door openings. Diners were dressed very very casual. I think everybody but 3/100 were in tshirts.

Great place in Akron. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. Nice place and great selection of food…read moreand martinis

My experience here was amazing…read more To start, I am not from the area whatsoever. I couldn't find the storefront so I called the business. The gentleman explained exactly where to go and event came out of the door to help wave me in. I really appreciated the customer service. I dined on Sunday, February 26th around 12:30 p.m. and my waitress was wonderful. I believe her name started with a K. She was helpful without being overbearing. As a solo diner, she made me feel welcome and at-ease. I got the Combo #4 and added a pound of King Crab legs. I requested garlic butter with medium spice and added an egg. This all came with potatoes and corn and the food came out perfectly cooked and seasoned. I was pleasantly surprised that the egg was not overdone. I was surprised at the volume of crab I received. I got so much crab I was struggling to finish! My husband is sadly allergic to shellfish so when I eat it I am on my own. I was so happy with my experience and will certainly be back when I am in town!

Totally Baked is my favorite pizza shop! First off, the pizza is outstanding. I went with the…read moreChong, a traditional pepperoni pizza with crisp crust, rustic pizza sauce and a ton of pepperoni. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, I definitely recommend the Danny Trejo, a pork carnitas pizza with a number of other fresh ingredients. There was a couple seated next to me and the lady was raving about a meatball dish calling it the best she's ever had. Chef John definitely knows his way around the kitchen! Totally Baked is active in the community, always looking for ways to give back. They are a local establishment and use nothing but fresh ingredients. A lot of people get carry out, but you can also eat in as they have a very chill and relaxing seating area. Make sure to get the lucid lemonade. The flavor changes daily. Today was a strawberry lime lemonade that was on point. I highly recommend Totally Baked Pizza. If you are in the area, or looking for DoorDash, give them a try. You will not be disappointed!

Finally found my way to Totally Baked. Well worth the wait. I kept it simple with the Chong pizza…read more Lotsa pepperoni and a very tasty sauce baked to perfection. Crust finished off crispy. Also got some Mother Cluckers. Peanut butter/habanero concoction that hit right. Pickup and delivery only. I suggest you stop in and place your order. Just sit back , relax, and enjoy the sounds and smells waiting for your pie. Do yourself a favor and get to Totally Baked.

We had a great time at this restaurant in downtown Akron. We sat in the rooftop on a gorgeous…read moresummer night at a high top table. They had plenty of seating options including couches. The table was given chips and salsa. We added an order of habanero guacamole. The salsa was as hot as one might expect, but not too hot which let the avocado flavor shine. I ordered three street tacos: Chipotle Beef, Al Pastor and Carne Asada. The tacos were inexpensive and small, but packed a lot of flavor. Everything was fresh and hot, so good. I drive do no drinks hit me. The others enjoyed their specialty drinks like passion fruit-mango cocktails and margaritas. Service was great. We'll definitely stop again.

Finally had a chance to gather the girls for a girl's night here. We sat on the rooftop since it…read morewas perfect patio weather. It was a super cute space. They made good use of the space and loved their little touches that made it cozy and comfortable. Our server was very friendly, although a bit forgetful. I ordered the Sangrita and it was super tasty and refreshing. The table chips and salsa were also very good. For dinner, I ordered three street tacos (conchita pibil, mahi, chorizo w potatoes). All three were well made with fresh ingredients and made for a perfect Monday night dinner. I'll definitely be back to try more of their specialty cocktails and perhaps a dinner entree.