I stopped at Sweet Mary's Bakery for the first time and had a great experience…read more It's a little shop with baked goods and coffee. Seating is limited because it is a small location but they had a few seats in the front window. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions about the Gluten free options and coffee. They have a separate display case for gluten free treats and also had some in the cold box.

Sweet Mary's Bakery being in downtown Akron is kind of like if they opened an official Nintendo…read morestore in Amish Country. You people don't know what you have. The line would be out the door all day that they're open if so. These sweet treats are properly salted. The recipes are reliably followed. The aesthetics are consistent. The Thai tea is not a ghastly shade of Cheeto orange. On top of all that, the messaging left through sugar cookie icing/social media usage is actually punk rock. What's not to love?

Called late in the week for a red velvet birthday cake for my husband that Wednesday and Tiffany's…read moreBakery was happy to take the order. Followed my instructions exactly and gave me a choice of half payment or full payment at the time of the order. Picking up was easy easy and I picked up a scoop of amaretto cherry ice cream (my favorite flavor ever) for my drive home. They have the same brand of ice cream as Rocky Mountain Chocolate!! They also sell slices of cake and lots of pastries which will require future visits!

My wedding cake was the talk of the night. This was the best cake I've ever had. The owner was very…read morehelpful. I will definitely order more cakes from here.

Miss margarita is such an amazing and beautiful soul. She's all about her customers and having the…read morebest quality of food for them. I've been coming to her for many years now I can't recommend her enough (recipes passed down so you know it's good )

Located right next door to some of the best tacos you can get in Akron, Rosita Snacks is a brand…read morenew food truck that focuses on fresh and delicious Mexican-inspired treats! I talked to the owner for a while and she told me how she has worked in a Mexican restaurant in the area for years and was always disappointed that they rarely carry any of these delicious fruit-based snacks that are so popular in Mexico. She was extremely friendly and charismatic and definitely has a passion for this new venture of hers. She offered samples of a few different items off her menu and we decided on an order of bionico. Bionico is a modern Mexican twist on a traditional fruit salad. It gained popularity in the 1990s in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Rosita's version contains fresh cut papaya, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, apples and banana. She offered it with toppings of granola, coconut flakes and pecans. Then it is drizzled with a generous portion of a sweet crema. The bionico was so good! It was so much better and more refreshing than the best ice cream you can get in the area. Another person ordered a Piña Loca which is another refreshing fruit-based treat. She also offers some savory snacks such as the Chicharrones Preparados and Ceviche which would go great as a side with some tacos from Taqueria El Paso next door. Everything about this experience was fantastic. The food was fresh and amazingly delicious. The service and enthusiasm for the product was great. I definitely will visit again and suggest that you make some time to try it out as well!

Fat T's cookies are the best. They will be missed. Four the Love of Chocolate & Here we go Brownies…read moreare my favotites

Yummy! Delicious! These cookies are so BIG you will want to split one with another person. Fat T's…read morecookies come in a variety of flavors, and there are seasonal ones too. The kiosk at Northside Marketplace has both cookies and brownies. In addition to this location, there is a website where cookies can be ordered. Local Acme Fresh Market locations also carry Fat T's cookies. Now, back to the cookies.......amazing! These cookies are stuffed with goodness. Very unique! Worth it!

We stopped today and were extremely disappointed. The business is tucked away in a corner, no one…read morewas there, it was 2:00 PM. Nothing in the small counter. What are we missing??

Essential Dip Delights located inside the Northside Market. We had a…read more Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait & Assortment of Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. These had to be the best Strawberry anything we have ever had. I wasn't expecting the strawberries to be so big either. Owner Takila really takes pride in her creations, "There's a lot of love in there" she says. If you love fresh gourmet level desserts this is the place for you.

Pies, pies, pies except for the occasional brownie that's all they sell. But they sell out quick,…read morebest to call ahead and pay online. The two girls that work there can be busy when a bus load comes in. They probably make a hundred different pies, but only make five or ten different a day. But if they are making 1,000 apple pies don't expect them to make one peach for you. The Ambiance, well they sell pies, other than being clean, what do you expect.

Gardner pies are delicious and there are so many great flavors. We got there around 2 pm and they…read morehad already sold out of a lot of their fresh pies. They had a lot of frozen options, but we decided to go with what they had left - cinnamon pumpkin, pineapple, and one peach crumb. They were all good, especially the cinnamon pumpkin which had the best flavor and perfect creamy texture. The outlet prices are great - treat yourself!

Food and service was awesome. Went there for a wedding cake tasting. Angela was very nice and…read moreattentive to us. Dessert was really good as well, had a lot of flavors we could try. We tried chocolate, red velvet, and vanilla cake. With Oreo butter cream, cream cheese frosting, chocolate mousse, and chocolate butter cream. The frostings were light and creamy. The cake had a small issue that they fixed right away when we discussed it. They take all feedback to help make the experience better. We even tried their tiramisu, which was excellent as well. All in all I'd recommend them as a bakery and as a wedding dessert place. Angela brought great experience with weddings and helped us get enough cakes without going overboard or breaking our budget.

These were some of the driest desserts I have ever had. The sugar cookie was hard as a rock,…read morecrunchy and flavorless. The Pecan Tassie was a rip off, $1.75 for a mouthful of dry crust. The Carrot Cake was topped with a bright orange whipped frosting, would not recommend any of the desserts to my worst enemy.

I am always searching for ice cream when I'm on the motorcycle. And came upon this location. So of…read morecourse. It is time to stop. The flavors were great. And I enjoyed every bite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Chill Ice Cream is a cute downtown location to satisfy two cravings - chocolate and ice cream!…read morePretty cool concept. There are variety of seasonal specials on both sides including Easter bunnies. There are also a lot of discount options. I tried sakura ice cream available in honor of Sakura festival. It was very subtle and just okay. To be very honest, I did not feel the best about the cleanliness of this shop. It looked outdated and in need of a deep clean. The staff were welcoming. The shop has a few tables. No outdoor seating available. You could take your ice cream for a walk downtown or to Lock 3 park. Street parking is available. Lock 3 park across the street has a big multi story garage.

I absolutely love everything about this place! Everyone who works behind that counter is super…read morenice, the food is always good and fresh and the ambiance will keep you coming back.

I'm new to the Ellet area and drove by this little bakery. It's right across the street from Gio's…read moreon Canton Road. I decided to turn around and give it a shot. SO glad I did! There is Service with a smile and small area for seating.We went in thinking it was just a bakery and found out they also make candy items. Cookies, Cakes, Cheesecakes, Protein Balls, Chocolate items, Fudge Items, Buckeyes, etc. We got a fudge brownie, a german chocolate brownie, a blueberry and 2 double fudge donuts (way fresher than DD) , a slice of carrot cake and Large iced coffee for $17. They're food is more fresh than any of the 'chain' stores around and more affordable. This will be my new morning stop! And they sell trays of desserts for gatherings. Do yourself a favor and add this place to your list of snack shops!

I've been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and dine at restaurants ranging from…read moreMichelin-starred establishments to hidden neighborhood gems. I can honestly say The Blue Door has earned a place among the very best meals I've ever had. What amazed me most wasn't just that every dish was delicious--it was that every single plate had its own identity. Nothing tasted repetitive or safe. Each course was thoughtfully composed with bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and combinations I never would have imagined working together... yet they absolutely did. Beyond the food, every plate looked like a work of art. You could tell the kitchen artists take immense pride in presentation without sacrificing flavor. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced. We never felt rushed, and every recommendation was spot on. If someone asked me where to experience one of the best dining experiences in Ohio, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I'd tell them to drive to The Blue Door in Cuyahoga Falls. This wasn't just dinner. It was an experience.

I had heard that this was an incredible place to try for breakfast. Unfortunately, it didn't stand…read moreup to the hype. The biggest disappointment was that the food was cold. It looked like it could have been good if it hadn't have sat out so long before it was brought to the table. Potatoes were cold. Toast was cold. Quiche was cold. The server, on the other hand, was incredible. He was attentive, friendly and a true star in our bad food experience. There were two of us, and the total for breakfast plus two coffees and tip was more than $70. Portions are huge. Ambiance was nice. Sad it didn't knock it out of the park.