Highest-rated Restaurants in Akron by Diners

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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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Akron, according to Yelp 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.

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#26. Galluch's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Rice Paper

- Rating: 4.4/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3867 Medina Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Fred's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 Home Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Alexander Pierce Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 797 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Lyeh Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 501 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Julian's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 Pioneer St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Good Company Akron

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 60 South Maple Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Wings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Noodle King

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3900 Medina Road West Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Cult Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2727 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Taqueria La Loma

- Rating: 4.6/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 459 Darrow Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Pierres Pizza and Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Taqueria El Paso

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Sanabel Middle East Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 East South St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Taqueria Tres Amigos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Chameleon Cafe Akron

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#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
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Totally Baked Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 18 North High St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Artisan Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 662 Canton Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Heera Indian Cusine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 117 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#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
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Devitis Italian Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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