Enjoying brunch on the weekend is a favorite pastime of people throughout the country. When you grab brunch, you can spend time with your loved ones while sampling delicious entrees and sipping fresh coffee, juice, or cocktails. Check out these perfect brunch spots in and near Akron, Ohio, for your next destination.

Honeymoon Grille

You don’t have to celebrate your special day to enjoy brunch at the Honeymoon Grille on Manchester Road in Akron. The entire menu is available all day, making it the perfect spot for late risers. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can enjoy breakfast favorites like eggs served any way, omelets, pancakes, French toast, and waffles, or opt for a lunch meal, such as a salad, burger, sandwich, or a cup of chili.

Branch out with one of the breakfast specials, like the Kelly, which includes eggs Benedict with creamy hollandaise sauce and fries, the Sweet Alice, which is a biscuit topped with house-made gravy, or the Yetti, which has your favorites on one plate.

The Valley Café

With locations in both Wadsworth and Akron, Ohio, The Valley Café is a family-owned spot that locals love. You can order breakfast anytime during business hours from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., seven days a week. Some of the unique menu options include slow-cooked corned beef, available on a sandwich or in hash, Angus beef burgers, and Southern-style grits. You can also choose from the classics, such as build-your-own omelets, eggs Benedict with salmon cakes, and big, fluffy pancakes.

Fred’s Diner

If you’re looking for big portions of comfort food, pay a visit to Fred’s Diner. It’s on Home Avenue and is open from 6 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays. You can order from the breakfast menu at any time, and it includes combinations with eggs, breakfast meats, toast, home fries, pancakes, biscuit and gravy, and/or a grilled pork chop, as well as breakfast sandwiches and sides.

When you’re in the mood for lunch, try the YO Meatball sandwich, piled high with meatballs, sauce, and mozzarella cheese on a grilled bun, or the Vera’s BBQ sandwich, which includes slow-cooked beef and pork with BBQ sauce.

The Blue Door

For a modern twist on breakfast classics, head to The Blue Door, a café and bakery on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls, which is about four miles from Akron. It’s open for breakfast on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It reopens for dinner on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.

If you feel like sampling something a little out of the ordinary, try the pumpkin French toast, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and whipped cream cheese, or a slice of avocado toast, made with freshly baked bread and a boiled egg.

With these delicious spots conveniently located in Akron, you have the perfect destination for your next brunch outing.

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