Very friendly hardworking staff who seem to like what they do and where they work. Their croissant breakfast sandwich is so so good and I love that you can add veggies to it. I prefer sitting at the breakfast bar and people watching - fantastic way to start your day with a bloody Mary or 4 - I love the Curry Mary! read more

Saturday morning so you already know it's a wait.... But it actually wasn't too bad!! Service is nice and fast.... Bathroom could need some attention I got the Twofer 2 pancakes 2 eggs any style 2 meats- I was soooo disappointed the pancakes were cooked on the same grill as other food and you can actually see the black speckles on my flavorless limp pancakes the eggs were cold the sausage was chill I didn't even bother to tell waiters to warm up food for what? I try to stay positive but dammmnnnnn I took my my daughter and granddaughter it's my daughters fault lol we agreed on First Watch but somehow ended up there.... Smh I just was here last year what could've happened in the 8-10 months but imma pass..... my feelings hurt this placed used to be soooo good!!! Afraid not anymore!!! Even the orange juice was lacking flavor just tasteless lukewarm burnt food read more

Great food and large portions. Fun, funky little breakfast nook, we will return (and will try their regular pancakes next time) read more

The Eye Opener - Omelettes & whole grain pancakes - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Really enjoyed eating a late morning breakfast here. The staff were helpful and friendly. My breakfast entree was delicious. The bacon was crisp, and eggs were perfectly cooked. Liked the potatoes too. The coffee was hot and tasted very fresh. Fun place to really enjoy breakfast while sipping on coffee. Relaxing atmosphere! Portions are large so come hungry. I appreciated that I could order gluten free toast with my breakfast. read more

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Great local diner. Food is exactly what you want from your mom and pop diner. Great breakfasts. Never too long of a wait with fast kind service. Cozy spot nothing fancy but a great stop on Saturday or Sunday morning for us. read more

I went here for breakfast recently and was not disappointed with the item I ordered. The wait wasn't long for anyone who has a busy day and wants to get in and get out. It had the feel of a family style diner with kind and friendly staff. read more

Excellent breakfast at the Eye Opener! I especially loved the pancakes! Service was good despite the fact that we had a bigger group. read more

The Eye Opener - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Went to eye opener on 12/7/25 worst service worst meal in all the years I have been going there. Ordered breakfast bowl, with sausage and pancke on side, when the pancake came out waitresses removed something off pancake with bare hands, I refuse pancake and wanted another made, it took over twenty minutes for another to be made and rest of order was cold, she was not friendly or welcoming read more

Stopped in at The Eye Opener for a casual breakfast as first watch is becoming unbearably expensive. The food overall was solid--nothing groundbreaking, but good for standard breakfast fare. That said, everything arrived at the table a little on the lukewarm side, which was a bit of a letdown. Now for the highlight: the biscuit donut jam. That thing was delicious. Flaky, sweet, and balanced perfectly with the jam--definitely something I'd come back for. It's clear they put a little extra love into that one. Service was friendly and the atmosphere had a cozy, no-frills vibe. If you're nearby and craving breakfast, it's a safe bet assuming the food comes out appropriately hot. read more

No carry out service offered on Sundays??? Who even does that??? The restaurant is one of the weirdest restaurants I have ever visited in the past as well. Owner is stuck up & talks down to people. The staff treat you like you should somehow be thanking them for spending money there. If you are not someone of financial significance, the owner doesn't really want your business. read more

I love this place. The best breakfast and my absolutely favorite Bloody Mary I have ever had. I've probably been here 100+ times and it's always consistently good - but it's slightly elevated diner food, so don't go in expecting a Michelin star breakfast and you'll be really pleased. read more

Service was good. Menu is extensive, including drink options. (We only had coffee, but the drinks around us looked good.) Nice Akron vibe with old prints, etc. My veggie omelette was good and my husband enjoyed his French toast and eggs. We'll be back. read more

Nope, unless you want food that's been sitting on a warm grill for hours waiting to be plated up....yikes hard pass

The service was excellent, and the ambiance was fine, clean, and presentable, but that was the only extraordinary thing about this place. My associate and I were served lukewarm coffee and food. There was nothing especially well-done about it, either. Please avoid it. read more

The food is always amazing. The breakfast menu has the classic but also so many special twists that keeps it interesting. The E.O. Cronut is a must have. I drive 30 minutes every couple months to have breakfast here. The lunch menu is just as good. Needs to become YOUR FAVORITE IN YOUR RESTAURANT ROTATION. read more

Omelette and French toast were delicious. The service was good as well. I'll come again.

The food was delicious and the service was great. Me and my family loved this place. We definitely be back. read more

The Eye Opener - Red Eye Hash. So delicious with a little spice. If you like corn beef you must try this. - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

I went for breakfast and had an egg Benedict. They were fantastic. Plan to go back again.

I have always loved the eye opener. I tried something different this time the redeye hash and it was good. I normally get the thin Lizzy with tomatoes and hollandaise sauce sourdough so good. read more

Fantastic food and wonderful service! I've come here too many times to count and not once have I had a bad experience!! A breakfast staple in west Akron!! read more

I have been eating here for years. Never have I ever had bad food or service. Always above average. Today I ordered my usual eggs Benedict add tomato and spinach with cheese on well done home fries and Irish coffee. I kid you not Shayla on the window made the best eggs Benedict I've ever had from the eye opener. Gary was amazing with our coffees and service. You are missing out if your not here. I have a picture but need to post. read more

The Eye Opener - Eggs Benedict with fresh tomatoes and spinach added and well done cheese covered home fries. - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Atmosphere: I really liked the style of this place. A lot of seating, cool decoration with art of Akron and such on the walls. They even had some pretty nice merch for sale. Seemed very clean and everyone was having fun and enjoying their food. Food: I ordered the "Spot On" which is their title for sausage gravy over biscuits. I also got two eggs in the side as well (I like scrambled eggs in my sausage gravy and biscuits but there was no option to add them) and lastly, I got a mimosa. Kayla ordered the Red Eye Hash and a Bloody Mary. When the Bloody Mary and mimosa came out, I was instantly impressed with how big the mimosa was (although I thought it was silly to charge $1 for a single slice of bacon in any Bloody Mary). My food came out and my eggs were steaming hot but unfortunately, my sausage gravy was cold. You can definitely tell the sausage gravy is not home made and likely comes out of a bladder that is just heated up but I also wasn't expecting grandma back there making gravy from scratch either, just wish it would have been heated properly in the first place as to help me keep my mind off the fact it comes in a bag. To be honest, I wasn't mad at it. It satisfied the craving until I can make some at home. Kayla said her Red Eye Hash was incredible. She said the corn beef was super tender and wow! It was huge! Overall we were very full and very pleased at the end of it and definitely will return to try another menu item. Not a bad meal for $33! read more

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Great find this morning! Friendly service, excellent prices, and filly your belly portions. We had Eggs Benedict, Wake up Call Omelette, PBJ waffle and the Two'fer breakfast. All delicious. Don't forget the home fries and some hot chocolate. Thanks for a great breakfast. We will be back! read more

The Eye Opener - We found this great little spot today for breakfast and some killer Bloody Mary's. - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Interesting menu. Outside sign needs changing. Extremely nondescript. I drove around and around the block looking for it in a plaza. Even with GPS. read more

Omelette was half cooked. Completely raw in the middle. Hubby said chicken and waffles was 10/10 but needed more honey. Irish coffee was 7/10 Home fires were yummy Fried egg was hard as a rock. Had a new one made. Would I go back? I guess so. But wouldn't be my first option. read more

The Eye Opener - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This is a wonderful place to eat a very good breakfast. I highly recommend the Red Eye Corn Beef Hash. One of the best I've ever had and I'm a connoisseur of corn beef hash, traveling all over the country and eating hash everywhere. There is a Yelp review talking about "hateful messaging" everywhere and this is just not true. One BLM painting by a lot artist and they sell shirts that say "Be A Good Human". Hardly hateful. Great ambience with great staff and good food. read more

The Eye Opener - View of interior - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Delicious, perfectly portioned breakfast that'll fill you up! You can order brunch drinks (mimosas, bloody Mary's, etc.) if that's your style. Liz is the best owner and her friendly smile and personality is always there making sure customers are happy and leave satisfied. Literally everything on the menu is good. Tip: get the croissant for your toast! And definitely try the boughnut (it's a biscuit doughnut!) read more

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Down home cooking with warm, friendly service and terrific atmosphere. We have been here twice and the service is terrific

This is one of my favorite brunch places!! Yes there is usually a wait on Saturday mornings but it is definitely worth it. I've been coming back for years for the branded chicken panini. One of my favorite sandwiches. They also have bloody Mary's and mimosas. Typical brunch drinks. I havent gone out of my way to order anything but the chicken panini because it is too good to try anything else!!! No one else i have eaten there with has ever complained though. The atmosphere is typical of a brunch place. It's laid back and casual. There is no patio but a few tables outside on the front near the parking lot. Service is usually really good and the place is family friendly. read more

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Visited from Columbus and everything was good. The food came out quick, nice portions, the customer service was nice and the restaurant was clean. We will visit again! Oh the Bloody Mary's were rich and thick! read more

Horrible service today! I came in here a few months ago and everything was great. But not today. Our server talked to us a total of 2 times. I ordered the BLT, which didn't come with the pickle and needed more mayo. Our waitress never came back to ask if we needed anything, so I was never able to request for the things I needed. 20 minutes later she has still not talked to us. I went up to the front desk and complained and had my BLT comped. I also found a hair in my chips. I don't know who the waitress was, but she was not good. But I got the E O Boughnut and it was super good. read more

Phone services non existent impossible to get through to place a to go order and they don't have any time of online ordering process. So I'd have to drive there order and wait for the food since they don't answer there phones been trying for days every time I pick somewhere else to eat didnt used to be like this read more

Great service moment you walk in the door. Corn beef hash is made with chunks of real corn beef not that crap in a can. Bloody Mary was in point. Omelet I ordered with fresh mushrooms which I swear no one has and mozzarella cheese was cooked perfect. Will be back again read more

​Eye opener has great chicken and waffles. The coating was light not over powering with waffle. Habanero Akron honey was AMAZING. I recommend. read more

The Eye Opener - First time I've finished. Light coating on chicken so great with the waffle. - Diners Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This place is so yummy. The breakfast is always a win and the lunch is pretty good too. It's such a cozy and friendly place! Service can be kinda slow but it's okay! Totally worth a stop read more

Great breakfast spot. Good food. Lots of options. Definitely has a cool, local Akron feel. The staff was all friendly and the price was affordable. read more

NICE! Staff all friendly and polite. Restaurant is clean, bright, and interesting. Food was very good! Only recommendation would be to warm the syrup. Will definitely visit again! read more

This restaurant is by far one of the best experiences we have ever had in Ohio! The food is amazing and the service is even more amazing! The owner Liz and our server, Angela and Ashley are the best people on the planet! If you are looking for amazing brunch food, YOU MUST visit the Eye Opener! ALL options for food are sooooooo gooooood daaaaaaang! Just do it and thank me later! read more

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I visited for the first time this morning and was so impressed with the service and the food! I got the Customizable Croissant Sandwich with eggs over hard, cheddar cheese, and bacon, which also came with the potato browns. It tasted incredible. I also had coffee and a mimosa, both of which were delicious! Highly recommend trying this place out for brunch! read more

Corned beef hash was terrible. The corned beef was in large chunks and most of it was not chewable as it was grisly. Coffee was bitter and rye toast was very sour. Waitress was pleasant. read more