Highest-rated restaurants in Akron by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Akron, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#26. Galluch's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#25. Rice Paper
- Rating: 4.4/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3867 Medina Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
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#24. Fred's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 Home Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#23. Alexander Pierce Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 797 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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#22. Lyeh Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 501 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
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#21. Missing Falls Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 540 South Main St. Ste 112 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Sports Bars, Pizza
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#20. Julian's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 Pioneer St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#19. Good Company Akron
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 60 South Maple Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Wings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#18. Noodle King
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3900 Medina Road West Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Noodles
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#17. Cult Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2727 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Gastropubs
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#16. Italian Garden Goodyear Heights
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1730 Goodyear Blvd. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
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#15. Taqueria La Loma
- Rating: 4.6/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 459 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Pierres Pizza and Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Sandwiches
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#13. Taqueria El Paso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Sanabel Middle East Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 East South St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
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#11. Southern Comfort Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 812 West Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cajun/Creole
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#10. Taqueria Tres Amigos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Chameleon Cafe Akron
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
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#8. Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 11 East Exchange St. Ste 101 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#7. Totally Baked Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 18 North High St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Diamond Deli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 378 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#5. Artisan Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 662 Canton Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#4. Heera Indian Cusine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 117 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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#3. Paleteria La Fresa Mexican Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 447 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#2. Devitis Italian Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Italian, Delis
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#1. Khaao Macha
- Rating: 4.9/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Montrose West Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
