Fred's Diner is a sparkling diamond of a place that so many locals I mentioned it to were still…read moreunaware of. That's mostly due to location. It's less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Akron but it's off the beaten path. All locals (except me) in here. When I went (10AM Friday) the place was almost full, and I was dining alone, so I sat at the counter, happily next to the kitchen. To look at the kitchen was like looking inside a bee hive, bustling with activity but barely a sound. I could just make out what was being calmly stated "2 Silver Dollar, Salmon, Country Fried, 2 Over Easy..." It was fun to watch, but what was important was the output. It took just over 6 minutes from the time I order until it was sitting in front of me, and everything was perfect! The waitresses were so efficient. I saw my order hit the window and in about 12 seconds it was delivered. They were so customer focused, they were (jokingly) fighting over refilling my tea. When I was done and paid for I waited outside for Uber to pick me up (3 min). I looked back on what I'd just experienced, and snapped a picture of the two parking lots of cars for Fred's Diner. I counted and there were 32 cars at Fred's. OK maybe 10 were staff so 22 cars for customers, let's say on average there were 2 customers per car (remember I walked here so no car for me). By my calculation, Fred's was feeding 44 people every 30 minutes or so. No wonder they're only open 4 days a week and only for breakfast - lunch. I calculate they might serve 3200 meals in those 4 days, and then take 3 days off to get ready for the next week. I love this place. Wish I lived here so I could come more often.

My daughter and I both had off today, so we decided to hit up Fred's for breakfast. I had a craving…read morefor steak and eggs and she went with the corned beef hash. Both plates were very good. I particularly appreciate that they use real potatoes for their hashbrowns, not the frozen/freeze dried crap most places serve up these days. The service was great, coffee was strong, and our bellies are fullllll.

Absolutely love this restaurant! The owners Wy and Mama T were so sweet and treat you just like…read morefamily! The food is delicious and homemade! They truly cook with a passion. My fave items were the chicken wings, salmon croquettes and the soul rolls. Everything was bussin with flavor and just plain delicious. I love the location of the restaurant being inside the market eatery because it is perfect for family and friends. We ordered food and enjoyed walking around to shop with other vendors and playing some complimentary games they had available to guests. I will be a frequent visitor anytime I'm in Akron for sure!

I drive tour bus all over the country and let me tell you if I lived close by here I would be 400…read morepounds again some of the best greens I've had in a long time. The mac & cheese is Bussin the yams hard wonderful the cornbread is kicking man. I can't eat that much and don't go there Not hungry. You better bring your egg game because they'll load up on food to the nicest ladies I've met in a long time as well.! It's gonna take me at least two days to eat this, but I'm gonna eat every little morsel of it and for the money it's a steal!!! cost me 25 bucks to get two burritos from Taco Bell delivered to the hotel. This cost me 25 bucks with a tip and I won't be throwing this away no sir. The two young lady's that took my order were so sweet and helpful !! Man I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in town !!

I keep coming back here thinking it's too good to be true. Their food is top notch, staff is always…read morefriendly as could be, and everything is priced right. I finally took the risk of ordering or door dash, and they even took it into consideration and packed everything to make it stayed as hot as possible. I will continue to order from here and they've never let me down. Jambalaya is *incredible* A side of shrimp is huge and so perfectly breaded. You won't be disappointed.

Follow their Instagram @sococreole for their Food Truck updates. They are no longer located on W…read moreMarket Street.

Always good food and service. Has a relaxed atmosphere and staff works hard to seat you quickly.read more

We always enjoy eating at the Ido Bar and Grill. We went on a Thursday and they take $5 off the…read morecomfort food. The pork was pounded, breaded and fried. It was delicious. The mashed potatoes were warm and came with beef gravy. The green beans were okay but nothing special. Service was great and atmosphere warm and inviting.

Food: turkey salad in a pita and their potato chips and onion dip extremely delicious clam…read morechowder delicious and the carrot cake just WOW Ambiance: very intriguing and unique of all the wall, ceiling decor. Everyone is just down home helpful and friendly

A local staple known for their massive Fat Boy Burgers, extensive menu, delicious desserts and…read moreeclectic atmosphere! We always try something new every time we visit and it is always delicious! Fast and friendly service with excellent recommendations! Plenty of parking in the lot! We will definitely be back! Italian Stallion Turkey Reuben

Everything was terrific. Nice atmosphere. The bartender was extraordinary. She made fabulous…read moresuggestions and we enjoyed chatting with her. The chicken was terrific! The mac/cheese was also fantastic. Will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Stopped in on a weekday for lunch and there was hardly anyone there. Got a table right away and the…read moreservice was fine. Not great, but not bad either. The food was so good and very reasonably priced. The wings and fried chicken were delicious. Sides were good, too! I left there very full with leftovers. I'll definitely be going back again to try more of the menu. (I am not going to let this dock my rating--but I will say the decor/interior and overall vibe was kind of odd. Dark and not very appealing. Also, there was a tabletop display explaining they want to be fun, but then went on to explain the automatic tip various etiquette/rules. Felt the opposite of fun. Anyways, I don't presume to know what it's like to own and operate a restaurant, but it stuck out to me and did impact the atmosphere.)

Went for Bfast with some others and tried the German Skillet which is really like an omelette with…read moreKielbasa mixed in w the hash browns. It was good although the skin of the kielbasa was almost like paper because it was not breaking down. I had to take care of that subtly with my napkin. But flavor was very good and our waitress was super despite being very busy.

This place was awesome! Server was super sweet, accommodating and helpful. He convinced me to get…read morethe patty melt. It did not disappoint! Delicious! I added fries and cole slaw which were great, too. I don't eat ice cream but they are famous for it and had pages of options. The atmosphere is very quaint and homestyle. It was tucked away in a tiny plaza but packed at lunch so must not be a secret!

Excellent lunches. I absolute love all their soups especially their loaded chili.read more

Thank you for providing good food at a reasonable price. Delivery service is a HUGE bonus…read more Finally, my choices for lunch have expanded beyond a sandwich. Claudia

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!