Freds Diner in Akron
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Akron, Summit County, Ohio, US
Site: http://fredsdiner.net/
- Monday:6AM–3PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:6AM–3PM
- Saturday:6AM–3PM
- Sunday:6AM–3PM
You havent seen the heart of Akron until youve been to Freds! The plates of food are always generous. The atmosphere is as you would picture in a 80s movie. Fun family restaurant.
The server was rude. I put in an order in for take out. And as I was waiting wanted to make another order. She gave a slight eye roll like I’m not aloud to buy more food. She begrudgingly started to say I have to wait until my other order is out for me to make another order. Which made no sense so I told her I’ll pay twice you can put a separate order in I’m not waiting two separate times. Horrible customer service I do not recommend you spend you money there.
First time there the food was delicious.
What a cute local diner that is popular with the locals.The food was good! I have never had a breakfast place serve me that much bacon before and I was so impressed.
I loved this place so much as a younger child and my nana, who passed away a few ago used to take me. great memories and great food ! will come back very soon since i remembered the name now !
Great food me and a friend went we was so hungry she got a side of bacon and wow thar was a lot of bacon! I got an omelet it was so good filled with all the add on you could get stuffed inside yummy.
Sooooo I just woke up from my 12 hr shift and My Person was nice enough to go grab the food b4 I went to sleep. The phone connection wasn’t good when called but the lady I spoke to still remembered my info and I was able to complete my order when I called back . My Person didn’t have the best experience with the atmosphere. Wasn’t a lot of diversity. This has been around since 1989 and I’ve been out of concern that “Me” wouldn’t be embraced. So the verdicts still out on that but the food was delicious. Very tasty and portion size the Gold Star for me😌🤤. Probably just do pick ups. I
Small place but the food and service was great not open that many hours of the day so if you are planning to go make sure to come early
Great breakfast for a good price. Place is smal,l but it does BIG business as people seem to love it. Will visit again when in Akron.
I moved to Akron about a year ago. Fred’s is easily my favorite place here. The food is great, the atmosphere is comfortable like a childhood best friends house, and the staff have a warm and semi sarcastic charm to them. Portions are huge and I love you daddy Fred!! ❤️❤️
Absolutely charming little diner with the best waitresses. Very cozy and laid back and the food was amazing. Definitely a must if you like small mom and pop places.
My breakfast was great as always. Had an omelet and bacon of course. My boyfriend decided to try the French toast. Said they could have been great but tasted like a dirty grill. That part was a bummer. Only disappointment ever so we still give them 5 stars because its usually amazing.
Ive been going to Freds for years and probably will continue to do so. The food is great and the staff know what they are doing.
If youre ever in Akorn try to stop by Freds diner. My 4 yr old son and I stopped by because of all the great reviews. Service was very quick and they were busy. Food was great as well as the price. You get a lot for your money and you will not leave hungry!! If you get the One big pancake be prepared to share it lol
I gave them 1 star but normally this is my favorite place to eat love the food wonderful portions and staff. BUT today I was greatly disappointed I have been wanting the Italiano burger for about 9days and this is what I got and couldnt eat a uncooked burger. Please slow down and make sure the food is properly cooked guys.
I ordered to go and the food was hot, fresh and delicious.... They remembered all the condiments and napkins. Very satisfied. :)
Great people always welcoming its like your family there.My first time going Bob Early was there enjoying himself being friendly with everyone a great experience for me. Food was great and fairly priced.
Love Freds Diner. Great food. Great help. Reasonable prices.
The servers are so nice.. Each time I went I had no issues besides today they forgot my onions in my omelette and for 95cents per added ingredient I want my dam onions lol.. You do get a decent amount of food for the price you pay. Go try for yourself. Its my second visit in less than 2 weeks 🤷🏽
Food was fast. Service was friendly. Prices are good. Food was average but at least hot.
Id give 6 stars if possible the food is absolutely fantastic and walking in is like a walk back in time. If you need a new dinner to eat at 10 bucks and you will be stuffed full. This is there county fried steak and I gotta say its the best Ive had in Akron to date
Delicious food and hearty servings! Great service, never waited for a coffee warmup. Cozy spot. And thats a normal serving of bacon, not extra!
TL;DR - HIGHLY RECOMMENDA classic small dinner in the truest sense of the word!Had come here before during the pandemic, forget what I had got but it wasnt any thing special. I was a little unsure if I wanted to come back. I couldnt be so happy to be so wrong. Actually got to sit at the counter and have a full meal. The food! The atmosphere! Truly the definition of a diamond in the rough! This place has a cult following and what I can only call a family of dedicated customers, because person after person just kept coming in and it was like everyone knew everyone! I knew no one but my friend, yet everyone was super welcoming! I highly recommend anyone to come here! Wait times might be higher (please note, it was VERY BUSY when I was there), but youre to busy talking with people to even notice, and with the amount of business they do, Im surprised the wait times arent higher! The kitchen staff work as a well oiled machine! With the man Fred himself leading the charge! I will most certainly be back!
Hit or miss with them I say this because the potatoes are either burnt or mashed not really home fries as you would expect workers are very sweet n friendly so it makes up for the cooks I guess
First time here and it was definitely worth waking up early for. Fiance brought us here for a surprise morning date. Yummmm!
Excellent. Food is incomparable and service is great. Only problem is theyre always packed!
Not really big on eating out for breakfast, but this place was a game changer. Service was perfect, food was perfect and so was the atmosphere. Waitresses were very patient and gave excellent services. Now one of my favorite places to enjoy food.
Awesome service! wonderful environment. been going here for 15 years.
Never a bad experience, the staff is awesome, always leave satisfied. And I do eat alot! 😁💪👍
Freds is an Akron staple! It is literally one of the best places to eat for breakfast and I love that they serve it throughout there entire opening hours not just traditional breakfast time periods. The food is consistently great, service is always quick, and service is always pleasant. I wish the facility itself was bigger, but people will do not mind waiting to eat (myself included) because we know what we are going to get. You cant go wrong eating here.
I thought I was walking into my grandparents house. Old wallpaper, tight spaces and lots of wonderful people. Good food, crazy awful place with a nice serving staff, great prices. Well be back.
A friend suggested this diner for breakfast. I wasnt sure what to expect, but the food was very good, impressive serving sizes & service was good. I will be back! I had the eggs, bacon, homefries and toast with a side of their sausage gravy and he had their omlette with homefries and a side of bacon.
Fair prices. Delicious food. Nice staff. They actually fill your water glass. The serviced here is fairly fast when they are busy. Since theyve reduced their hours from weekdays to weekends only, they get really packed. The servings are a large. Be prepared to be full.
Always good service and food. Definitely worth a try but they are always busy do to the quality.
One of my favorite breakfast places. Service is fast & friendly. Food is great. The bacon is awesome! #baconismeatcandy!
Great food, service at a reasonable price
Best breakfast among few cities around.
Great food love staff..good portions. Breakfast is always on point.
Do not miss out on this gem! Tried Freds out because I was in the area having auto service done and Im glad we stopped! Had a excellent fresh home cooked breakfast, fresh brewed coffee, and beyond excellent service! My coffee cup never had the chance to empty! Do yourself a favor! Stop in and eat! Cant wait to go again and enjoy that #8 breakfast on the menu!!!!
Good food average price. Very good staff. Ill be back.
Freds is the best!Once you go to Freds, you wont want to go anywhere else.Everyone there works constantly to make the experience a most positive one.
Super fast service and very nice servers .. great way to start our morning on a cross country drive...
Freds is an old school joint with a great breakfast menu!!! Really great service!!!
Brought mrs. In for her 1st time. She commented that she liked the decor. We had breakfast. It was quick, hot and tasty. The servers were friendly and attentive. I, like many others, am disappointed that they still have limited hours.
This is a fantastic old fashioned neighborhood diner. My kids have been going there since they were little and not on a regular basis but the staff remembers each of them everytime they see them. The food is great and plentiful, any meal. Highly recommended.
Great home cooking, generous servings, fantastic staff
Outstanding breakfast was delicious. He was a little behind in kitchen, but was compensated by service. The servers were extremely attentive and would spend a brief visit to chat creating a very enjoyable atmosphere.
I have been going here over 30 years. My Dad brought us here as kids now I bring my kids. They have very good hamburgers. 🍔🍟🍳🥞
Best mom & pops diner! They give you so much food and its so good. The cheeseburger are awesome but Im there for breakfast
The best in town keep up the good work and the servers were great
Great food and even better service.Friendly and willing to help a vegetarian figure out a great lunch! Great portions for price and really great T-shirts for sale that any former or present day server would love to wear as a uniform.
Always a favorite... Best service, breakfast, and worth every cent! Freds is an absolute treasure and I love it!
Food was great and the ladies working was awsome
The place isnt much to look like outside and a little better inside. Which only ads to its old school charm.Really good food, cooked really well with super fast and friendly service.
So I am going to say the only negative thing I can say about this place first because it is my own personal opinion but will not affect my decision for the full 5 stars I gave it. The home fries need more crisp. Unlike the man behind us I am not going to complain that the bacon is not crispy enough. Anymore crispy and that bacon would be inedible in my book. Ok now onwards because what is not to love about diner food? Country fried steak amazing. Sausage gravy and biscuits all great. So many choices for toast. Personally I like rye bread and it was perfect with the smuckers orange marmalade. Bacon and eggs are all tasty. Service was excellent. Was so happy to finally get in this small place and eat. Please support them. What an icon of akron. My mom grew up down the road from there so its been there a while, lol. Just go and find out for yourself.
Dont let the outside fool you! I have heard many good things about Freds Diner, everyone Ive talked to said their food is great. I took my Wife and 2 Grandsons there for breakfast and everyone was right, the food is excellent! We definitely recommend the Pancakes, they are the BEST Weve ever tasted!We found the waitstaff to be very friendly and helpful. The dining room is clean and pleasant.Be prepared to wait a couple of minutes for a table, but it is well worth the time. I feel the prices are reasonable and the portions are very generous!Now I know why the parking lot is always full when I drive by.I highly recommend Freds Diner to everyone looking for a good quality meal.
Wife and I went there @6am, and were already busy. First day open in over a year, (thanks covid)... Anyway... By far, one of the best breakfasts I have had. Large portions, and the waitress was great!
Best place to eat hands down , great service , food , cozy
I have been eating here for 30 years. Great staff. Delicious food. Best bacon burger anywhere
Good food, Good portions,Good Coffee. Fast, Attentive, accommodating Staff. Cozy, Local Breakfast and Lunch joint. You will leave satisfied. But dont bring more than four people, because you will have to sit at two tabes. Lol.
Delicious ma and pop breakfast. Food is always hot, tasty, and generously sized. Since corona, they put a few picnic tables outside which was beautiful in the summer to sit out. Ive never been here and was disappointed. My parents go all the time. Highly recommend.
Definitely a whole in the wall mom and pop spot. The portion of food is a good size so prepare for a large breakfast. I ordered the chicken fried steak, home fries , and toast the chicken fried steak was good but the white gravy on top was too thick not enough flavor for me . But the workers were nice . Expect a wait this is a pretty busy little place
Freds is hands down the best diner in town!
Awesome place. Great food. Very friendly!!!
The best diner I have ever been to. Amazing food and service for a great price! The bacon is sooo good.
Why is it that its the hole in the wall places tend to have some of the best food?Two words: Quality control.Might be slightly pricey, but the amount of food I had was worth it. Generous portion of bacon and the country fried steak I had was amazing. Cooked perfectly. Ive got to go back. Coffee was piping hot every pour, and the staff are attentive and extremely pleasant. Seemed to be a smaller dining area, but for the small building, what do you expect? Constant stream of people coming and going. Now I know why. 5 stars all the way :)
Always delicious and always fantastic service! Absolute friendliest staff around and you will never see the bottom of your coffee cup!
Lets start with the atmosphere. TRUE DINER. Its awsome. The staff was great. It was super busy yet everyone was helping each other an food was pumping out of the kitchen. I had the bratwursts eggs hash and a side of bacon. Food was amazing. Also the coffee has got to be the best Ive ever had at a diner. We will for sure be back.
Place has gone downhill. Servers all have attitudes and food proportions are terrible.
Best breakfast Ive ever had in my life. Generous portions and just plain amazing. Carry out only for now, but will return when they allow dining room service!
Been hearing about the bacon here so went for the first time. Wasnt too bad at all, nice little mom-and-pop spot. I hear the bacon is baked then fried so its a little crispier than I like but still tasty. Plan on going back next Monday to try the liver and onions out.
Great food but service wasnt good. Id like to think it was because they were busy but it was a Saturday morning so they should be busy. Woman took orders and delivered food...that was the extent of service. No check-ins and had to go to counter to get to-go boxes.
This is always a great choice for breakfast 😋
The best tiny, homestyle diner Ive ever been to
Awsome food and service as always!
Havent been there in a while but its not changed one bit. Perfect 👌👍 as always. Had the #2 eggs over easy, hash browns, ham(the size of a small plate and thick!!), And rye toast. Coffee was constantly refilled. Great service. The shirts the servers wear read on the back eat, pay, get out funny because they are super friendly and helpful.
Oh my God their marinated grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and chicken and dumpling soup is so delicious!!! I definitely will be ordering from them again...cant wait till they open!!!
This is a nice little place to get breakfast. The wait was somewhat long due to the excessive crowd. Our food arrived quickly and was hot. They sure do give you a ton of bacon. (a whole mound of it)....But overall to me it was a good average place to eat and not saying it like its a bad thing. The staff was really friendly and i noticed they seemed to know customers on a personal level which was warm and inviting.If you are looking for a good breakfast place that wont break the bank then this is a good place to start.
It was ok. we got the sausage gravy and biscuits, and they were nothing to write home about. Sausage gravy was kind of tasteless, with big lumps a flour. There wasnt a great deal of sausage in the gravy, but what sausage there was was very tasty. The service was really good though. Maybe we got the wrong things, so I dont think wed be going back anytime soon.
Food is beyond great!! You would never expect what is coming from the outside but it was a great surprise. I had a waffle with bacon, eggs, and the sausage gravy, and it was all excellent. My family had the steak and eggs and also very much enjoyed their food. They also give a great portion. Staff is very friendly and the prices are fair! It stays packed so be prepared for a little bit of a wait, and there isnt much of a waiting area, but its worth the wait!
When we went in its a small place but very friendly. The food was huge on our plates. I think for the price they want to stuff you fulltime! Our server was rude in the beginning but then lightened up with us. Young shouldnt be that way in a food service place but she did get over it soon enough. Coffee was hot and fresh, eggs and home fries were hot. Ham piece was HUGE compared to most, they could work on the country fried steak though. We loved it and would go again just for the breakfast!
Food is great, and service is fast. I often get grilled cheese for breakfast here, and it is cooked PERFECTLY every time. This diner may be the epitome of diners, or maybe Im just biased :) The coffee is typical, weak restaurant coffee, but the food is so good I dont care.
Dont let the exterior appearance put you off. The food was very good, and they really pile on the bacon! Excellent rye bread for toast as well. This not a fancy, roomy place decor, or lack thereof, the food is what stands out here. My only real complaint is that the service was not as good as I expected. To be fair, it may be that they were a bit understaffed for the number of customers they had. Would have given 5stars if the service had been better, 3 stars if the food vhad not been as good...
Was hungry for breakfast and just happened to be driving by. So glad we did! Service was excellent! The waitress was very good with my son (he likes to talk). And the food was really good down home cooking!Great breakfast selections and you will not leave here hungry.
I cant believe I havent eaten here sooner! My experience here was fantastic! We waited for a bit but the food comes out so fast it makes up for it and took less time than it would anywhere else on a Sunday morning. I got the salmon and it was a huge portion cooked perfectly for ten bucks! The service was outstanding...I cant say enough. If you live in the Akron area or are visiting you MUST check this place out!
Food was really good and staff was great! I was able to get a burger for my hangover at 830am! Definitely off the beaten path and would highly recommend it
Amazing breakfast, one of the best around!
Lots of great food for your value
Hole in the wall. Place has been in need of serious upgrades for years. Turkey sausage I got last week tasted like it came from banquet frozen food box, you know the ones that cost a dollar @Walmart. Their home fries are always burnt. Hit or miss.
Just like Moms home cooking in a diner setting. Great staff. Huge portions, fast service, PERFECT bacon.
The owner is just absolutely personable and hard-working... This establishment not only has the best food but always, always Snappy service! I cant emphasize this enough, as a critical person, there is nothing to criticize. Go here! Ignore the rough exterior, this is what gives it charm... Ignore the crazy line to get in the door it goes quick and theres a line it because its so good!
The buzz around Akron of Freds Diner being one of the best breakfast places in Akron brought us here & it did not disappoint! Despite, being quite busy, we were quickly sat. Our server, was friendly, helpful, and considerate! We ordered french toast & the #2 (both of which came with sausage or bacon like most breakfast places) However, unlike most breakfast places, Freds doesnt give you 2 tiny slices of bacon. No...at Freds you get 7 thick crunchy slices of bacon. The rest of our meals were great too! We cant wait to come back!
I had the chicken dumpling soup it was cold and nasty .The waitress rewarmed for me . It was terrible .
OMG!!!!! Portion size is incredible. We had a group of 7 & they made sure coffee cups never were empty. I actually dipped my fries (which were cooked to perfection) in the broccoli cheddar soup. My friend ordered the pork chops h they gave her 2 because they thought they looked to thin (they were thick). Highly recommend the place. Great old fashioned diner!!!
My friend and I go this diner several times a year for breakfast. The breakfasts are exceptional in taste and quantity. The service is very fast. Most of the time, our orders are ready after 10 minutes. The place is not fancy, more of a hole in the wall, but its worth it.
This place is small but... ITS ALWAYS BUSY.We never have to wait very long for a table. The wait IS WORTH IT!! GREAT FOOD!! The staff are really busy so if you need something extra it takes a minute to get it. But overall I totally recommend this place.
Always busy, even on their slow days. Generous servings of theit deep fried bacon, free flowing coffee, loyal wait staff, everything your local dinner should be. The good is plentiful, fresh hot, and made to your liking every time.
The food is here is delicious and comes in huge portions for a low price. However, in the later mornings (around 11) service can be slow, and you could be waiting a while for coffee or condiments. Orders of bacon are HUGE, definitely enough to share.
Delicious food and nice servers in a humble space.
Great food and service.
Great place for breakfast Lil Mom and Pop dinner I stand corrected GREAT PLACE for breakfast come hungry because you get a plate full
Great breakfast, reasonably priced
Fantastic breakfast - lunch spot! If you like bacon, this is the place for you! Food is always spot on, took 1 star off for servers. One is always friendly, one is never and the others are hit and miss.
Great food,great price
Good food, good service. Great little dinner, always packed. Never had a bad meal whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. They close early so get there early to eat. Portions are good size, always served at correct temp, staff friendlly, quality eats and good prices.
Awesome food, great service!! The portion sizes are great and the prices are as well. Our waitress Erin was very attentive and nice always making sure we had drinks and were enjoying our meal!! Great little local diner, I highly recommend!
Omg the food n atmosphere was perfection, the portions made me feel like a medieval king! Plates full of bacon that would make ur eyes pop put n jaw hit the floor! Its delicious and the servers are so sweet and great at what they do, as well are the cooks n other staff, thanks for so many great starts to my day!
Great lil hole in the wall dinner with the nostalgic feel, the food is great and the service is excellent!!!
Freds diner is a quaint dinner with a throw back to the 50s. There is usually a wait to get in. There are 2 rooms with tables and benches and a counter with a few seats. The servers are very good the coffee is always fresh and hot. Free refills on drinks. The food is good with that homecooked feeling and the prices are reasonable.
This diner runs like a well oiled machine. I never have to wait for my coffee to be refilled. My food is always hot and fresh and the portions are very generous. Try the hotcakes with a slice of ham. You wont go home hungry.
This was the cutest little accidental find. We were looking for a place for breakfast and this was the closest on the GPS. We happened to wander in and had a wonderful experience. The food was good, the portions were huge, the prices were very fair and the atmosphere was that of an older diner. Our service was exceptional. We would recommend it to anyone .
I saw this place had good ratings and tried it with this guy Im talking to, it was awful. We didnt really mind the loud atmosphere because we are both servers, but the food and service was terrible. The food was burned, cooked incorrectly, or just gross. Even the coffee was bad, watered down and old. We even went back to try and give Freds a second chance and had the same experienced as the first time. Dont waste your money on crabby servers and staff or over priced gross food. No stars wasnt an option.
Great home made food breakfast and lunch dinner style. Room decor and remodel would be helpful. Multiracial people blend well in this neighborhood gem. Best chicken sandwiches. Huge portions of bacon
Freds is the ultimate diner. You cant beat the prices. The staff is wonderful, and the food is AWESOME! Do you like bacon? Get a side of bacon and see what happens. Freds Diner is absolutely the best spot in Akron for breakfast.
Nice little hole in the wall type diner. You may have to wait a few minutes to be seated. Fairly small and seating is a little cramped. Looks like an old house thats falling apart a bit with old floral wallpaper. Service is pretty fast and friendly. Food prices are really fair and lean to the lower side. You get nice sized servings and everything we have had has been really good! A side of bacon is more like a plate of bacon. My husband raves about the chicken fried steak. If you get there before 9 am on Saturday coffee is free. Its not fancy but you will leave full and satisfied! Staff wears shirts that read Eat, Pay, Get Out! That works for us.
Great food. Great family atmosphere. Good prices. Be prepared to wait. Dont let the aging building and interior discourage you from staying for a fabulous breakfast!
Every Towns got a little eclectic breakfast place and accurate is no different. We have at least three, but this one is my favorite. Good prices good service good food kind of what youre looking for when you get up in the morning and want to have breakfast made for you.
We plan on being there again 3rd week in a row!! We Came, We paid and got OUT!! (Youd have to be there to understand)..
First, the good isnt special. Its good, but there isnt one thing you cant make at home for less money. Second, its busy as can be, like call the fire marshal busy. The food just isnt worth the annoyance of the uncomfortable closeness you experience. Plus, the wait is super long. We were told 15 minutes for pick up. We got there 20 minutes later and it still wasnt cooked yet. We waited there for another 20 minutes. This was our third time there. It was ridiculous and unbelievable. Plus, they are extremely rude, so it is our last time there too!
My go-to breakfast place! I absolutely love the mom and pop vibe. The only problem is they are always packed, so I do carry-out. Never had a chance to sit and eat. Wish they had bigger space
God bless Freds Diner and their large portions of bacon.A true local gem. I take friends here to give them the real Akron experience. No frills, no pandering to trends, just good food and good service, which is what really matters anyway.
Not gourmet by any stretch, just good home style food, eclectic, and terrific service. Not a chance in the world of leaving hungry. Its the very definition of the local spot that keeps them coming back. Met our son there for Sunday morning breakfast and very glad we did.
Somewhat of a hole in the wall place but love stopping by here for comfort breakfast food. The country fried steak smothered with sausage gravy was hot, tender, and slightly crispy on the outside. The home fries were also tasty. Much better food than Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel in my opinion.
Crowded very small space the service is okay for the amount of servers they have. Get ready to wait if youre not there early enough you will stand around outside in the cold. the pricing to eat there is reasonable you can get full off of one meals they give you enough to eat. clothes and crowded feeding be prepared to be very close to the person behind you and next to you depending on where you sit at
This is my go to weekend breakfast spot. Food is always good and portions are huge. The side of bacon can be split 4 ways and the steak and egg special is worth the wait. Though service is fast, the place is always packed, so be prepared to wait a bit for a seat during peak hours.
It was okay affordable for sure but once you catch a waiter at your table ask for everything napkins, butter ect. Cause it will be a while before they check on you and if you ask by time you get it when your meal will be almost over. But other than the busy service and servants not able to mutitask . its a cool spot to eat at. Free coffee before 9am. Nice portion of food as well for price you pay.
Food was very good. It was busy but we were able to grab seats at the counter. Loved sitting there as I could watch the kitchen work. Friendly staff, very businesslike. They had to be with the amount of people in there. Definitely worth the visit.
Always the best home cook meals around. Small yet packed with great food. Closes in the afternoon so go early, not open for dinner, if you like a dinner sized lunch you cant go wrong at Freds
Fantastic food, fast service and good prices make this an excellent spot for locals or travelers alike. The only negative thing I can say is that its so popular there could be a long wait.
Great food great staff
If anyone reads this comment regarding Freds Diner; take the time for yourself and visit his restaurant. With his friendly atmosphere, well deserving and plenty delicious food, and a great selection, you will not leave disappointed. When I read in Akrons Beacon Newspaper about his 30 year anniversary, I was proud to be a part of such greatness. FredDiner is worth the wait for a table. This is my grandchildren, husband and my family and friends restaurant. Freds Diner is a place of integrity, honor, merit and delicious FOOD.
First time I have ever heard or been to Freds diner was 2 weeks ago. The serves were friendly and the service was excellent. I definitely will be returning for another meal 💯Two thumbs up!!👍👍
If you leave Freds hungry, Its your own fault. Food is good and generous portions. Freds omelettes are the best Ive had. Your coffee cup is never empty long, If at all. Great place.
Dont be fooled by the exterior, Freds Diner is exactly what you should expect. They spent their money and efforts into making great food, not renovating the exterior.I got the omelet, awesome!
Great food. Big helpings. Service was fast & waitress was pleasant. Sat at the bar & had great conversation with a few of the regulars. Wait was only about 3 minutes for a seat and food was brought to the table quickly. Well definitely go there again.
Boy howdy I loved it. The exterior hints at the no-frills, down-to-business insides. The shirts say Eat. Pay. Get out. I followed directions, ate a fab plate of hash and potatoes, paid, and the next person waiting sat down and took my spot. This place is hopping. Enjoy!
A little hidden gem! Never had a bad meal at Freds. Food is always cooked perfectly. Motto is Eat, Pay, Get Out lol... They are a small place but people come from miles around. Friendly Staff!
Breakfast is excellent. You have to get the bacon. Great coffee too
First my home fries was not done. I called went back. They were done taste like mashed potatoes. Just terrible.
Went this morning thought i was getting aloaded omelet. The menu listed all shorts of items. The lady did clarify i needed to specify items did not come with omelet. Very disappointed, she started raising her voice. Also they were packed insided like no feet between. Never never again.
Excellent breakfast. Reasonable prices and large portions. At least half a pack of bacon as a side! Excellent corn beef hash and home fries. Definitely would come back.
Great service if you like bacon this is the spot
I love sea food and so far this is the only place where you can get a Awesome Salmon Breakfast. The rest of their food is very tasty and the portions are generous as well as reasonably priced. Bon appétit !!
Have been going here for several years. Hands-down one of the best gems in Akron for breakfast! We went on a Satuday around 11:30am and despite the crowd of people and tight space, we were seated within 15mins at the counter.
I come from Cleveland to get breakfast its delicious and affordable
Yummy hash browns , quick service, friendly staff.
Looks a bit shady from the outside but the food and staff are amazing. They are famous for their crispy bacon and for good reason. They give you huge servings and youll leave happy and full.
Freds is the best place in Akron or even Summit County, to enjoy Breakfast. Solid people, stick to your ribs, Lovin all morning, have to go back, kind of hometown Breakfast! If you pass this one up? Shame on YOU! We eat here every chance we Get !!! Thank you, Fred and all of the crew! They know who they are!Murph_
This diner was GREAT. The dining room was not open yet but web ordered to go and ate at their picnic tables outside. The weather was sunny and breezy, not hot
Friendly staff, fast service, good prices and great food. Had a very pleasant first experience and will be coming back again.
First time at Freds. We had breakfast. The bacon, homefries, and corned beef hash were excellent!! The bacon was the best I have had... anywhere!! 100% homestyle cooking; not processed, frozen or out of a can like you find at many chain restaurants. We will definitely be back.
I love the biscuits and gravy! I was told today that I could substitute them, with a cup of gravy, for toast if I wanted something else. But theyre so good smothered in gravy, that I went for my usual! I cant tell if their slogan of Eat, Pay, Get Out! is for real, but the all business vibe I get from the staff might be telling me they mean it! ;-)
This place is always great. We have been going there for years never have had a bad meal. Dont go for the atmosphere as Im sure its never been remodeled. It is about the food. There motto is eat pay and get out.
Doesnt even deserve a star. I went here when I was out of town. The waitress was rubbing her nose alot. I paid $9.65 for one egg bacon and toast with an orange juice! The food wasnt anything special or better than passable and my friend that was with mes food wasnt either. The biggest kicker was while standing in line to pay for my high priced not so great tasting food. I seen their company logo of a cheeseburger that says Eat Pay Get Out! . I feel like I was tricked into buying overpriced food served by a likely drug addict. To the owners I would request that they fix these issues and change their slogan!
Fast service, but not so friendly. Our server never came back to our table after she dropped off our check with our food. Had to stop someone to ask for refills on our drinks. Food was good!
Hasnt changed in years... On the weekend - its a wait. If you cannot stand dennys giving you TWO hole strips of bacon - youre gonna LOVE this place - they believe in REAL portions.
I love Freds diner! The food is amazing, and the service is excellent. I have not had a bad meal there. And if you order a meal there before 9:00, coffee or tea is free.
This Chicken fried steak is the best in akron!
I love this diner. Its my favorite breakfast place! The food is always good, reasonably priced, and the portion sizes are great!
Bacon. Thats all you need to know.For those who have never been, or havent visited in a while-they are only open Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 6a-3p (double check me on the hours)
Excellent food good prices. Good friendly service.
For such a small building, the parking lot and across the street was packed. Then we received our food and I saw why. Everything was impeccable! 100x better than hospital food ( we were staying at Akron Childrens)
You best plan A Head before you decide on a date to enjoy the yourself. The wait is worth it.their morto says alot to you. You cant find A better meal for your dollar. Last weekend I took my date to this establishment and was told that it was to much. And that says about the meal not. If you havent tried it yet but you thought about it. Pay and Leave.. ,.... . LOVE This place.
Youre in, you eat, youre out. Cant get much simpler than that. Good service, quick, hot coffee, they treat ya like family. Great food for a good price. Pretty cool tshirts n such for sale as well
Very good breakfast food. Quick service, and lovely people. The place get busy but the wait is painless and worth it
Freds is a timeless place that is a must if you are one of us that like the mom&pops rather than the big chains. My dad took me there when it was Duffs , then Garrets back in the 70s. The decor is still the same. Make sure sure to give Fred the thumbs up , cause hes there most every morningAt 6:00 am flipping pancakes & eggs just the way you like um ...get there before 3:00 for lunch , if your mom used to make fried bolonga , u gotta get the hillbilly Philly...
Not much to look at but, great service, great food and ready super quick. Breakfast was huge (make sure to bring your appetite) and not at all greasy. Dated interior but, how cares, had a wonderful breakfast.
We stopped for breakfast, 4 people. the booth was a little tight but the place was crowded. the food was fast and good. Nice local place to visit to avoid the national chains.
OUTSTANDING!!!!! My fiance and I GPSd a diner. Drove to 1 it was packed, went to Freds and it was fantastic.. portions were huge, (was wondering why a side of bacon was 3$ until i got it, couldnt finish it. Wrapped 2 pieces in a napkin to take.) price was fair, and very prompt....we waited 2 mins for our food.
I have been going to this neighborhood favorite for years. Great food good prices and friendly service. Cant ask for anything more at this local hot spot. Always busy but never waiting, you will love it ❤👍😋
This place is awesome if youre in the area go there I highly recommend it good food very good food
They have wonderful pot roast on special on Sundays, tasty meatloaf on Thursdays, fried chicken on Wednesdays.... and great breakfasts. ..you must order bacon. They give you what looks like a half pound as a side.
Great breakfast spot. Basic and no frills. Even when its crowded the food comes out in a hurry. An order of bacon is 7 or 8 pieces.
Those out of the way places might not be fancy. But the food and service is wonderful. If you leave hungry something is definitely wrong. Lots of food. Bacon is delicious!
This is the classic dive diner experience. The food is incredible and inexpensive and the service is second to none. The are known for breakfast but every thing on the menu is awesome.I had a sandwich named the cuy-o-hoagy and it was simply unbelievable.
All the locals know about Freds, I just found out from a friend. Cool, down low joint, great, fast service. The staff couldnt be more inviting. Delicious breakfast, come hungry!
Hickory chicken sandwich is the best, hands down.
Out of the way place. ....not much to look at. Wait until you get your food! Lots of it...hot and ready in quick order... great taste at very fair prices.
Small little hole in the wall that is very deceiving by its appearance. Best breakfast in Akron by far. Will not be disappointed!
Many unfriendly servers and some freindly. Food good. Boss loud and looks angry. Could use cleaning up the place. Prices semi-high. Salad almost $3, same
Oh yeah n Fred’s diner I cannot say enough it has absolutely the best food I’ve had in years I can say at a restaurant I’ve gone West I’ve gone east I’ve got all over the world and you cannot get any better portions the biscuits and gravy absolutely Great and the number to can’t get any better than that I’m burgers
Great hole in the wall joint, with the rough around the edges vibe. Quick service, friendly staff and very laid back. Honestly this is THE spot for breakfast.
My favorite breakfast place even though with my work schedule its very hard for me to make it there and I havent been there in a while I definitely plan on coming back as soon as I can
Nasty Food. Rude ServiceDoesnt like itDiner Review • Dec 07, 2012#2 Two Eggs, Sausage, Ham or Bacon, Homefries, Toast & Jelly.#5 French Toast, Sausage, Ham or Bacon. - After reading the reviews and growing tired of the norm, the wife and I decided to see what else was out there. Long story short we found ourselves at Freds Diner. Parking in front of the restaurant was full so we parked in the unpaved muddy overflow lot across the street. Once inside we were warmly greeted by a woman who shouted sit where ya like We chose the only available table in the back and ordered coffee. We did not have one waitress and were served by as many as 5 different ladies. Most of them were very polite. I Ordered #3 Two Eggs, Corned Beef Hash, Home fries, Toast & Jelly. My Wife had #5 French Toast, Sausage, Ham or Bacon. The potatoes on my home fries were blackening from sitting out too long plus they were under cooked. The bacon was plentiful and also under cooked( not crispy at all). My eggs were over cooked and scrambled with cheese does not mean place two slices of cheese on top of the eggs. The wife got excited when she was told the french toast was cooked with Texas style bread but when she got her order it was with regular bread and very dry. They did not have any sausage links so the wife chose pattys instead and she described them as inedible. Her eggs were also over cooked. The meal was horrible to say the least. My service was almost okay until I ordered an extra orange juice. After waiting 10 minutes to my astonishment the oldest waitress at Freds Diner threw a bottle of orange juice and a glass on the table and said Sorry, I Couldnt open it and walked away. I was so steaming mad I almost walked out of this place without paying. Avoid Freds Diner at all cost. You will be leave disappointed and angry.
Service was awful, we saw our waitress once when she took our order then ignored the table the rest of the time we were there. The food was wonderful though and the prices are hard to beat!
Freds was one of my favorite breakfast spots years ago, but it wasnt quite as I recalled. Food was ok, but service wasnt what it used to be. No one checked on me, no coffee refill, etc. Disappointing
Best breakfast in akron!! Portions are huge. Great flavor. Very reasonably priced. Gets super busy and its a very small place so it fills up fast and service can be slow at times but thats cuz its so crazy. I love this place!!!
Dont let the bars on the windows fool you, this place is a treasure. The decor is unironically retro, and its not trying to be; but the food is exactly what youre looking for. Sure, its a little off-putting to a first timer but its worth it. Affordable, too.
This place is always so busy! Great food! GENEROUS PORTIONS! But be prepared to wait.Nothing fancy, old diner, but worth the wait!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Freds Diner 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-17What a pleasure to eat at Freds Diner and discover everything is the same, although its been years since Id been there. The small space is crowded, but that just shows you how good the food is. :)Ive included photos of the menu. It was hard to decide, but I chose a 3 egg omelette with cheese and bacon with a side of homefries and wheat toast. My dining companion had chicken and dumplings. We both dug in before I thought oh no! I forgot to take a picture!. Yes, Im that person, but only to back up the reviews I leave. Freds Diner is a welcome alternative to the chain restaurants, and boy does that kitchen staff put out the food quickly! A lot of hustle there. Well done guys!
Review №2
2021-11-10This is one of my Pops favorite spots to eat at and I totally see why! Not only is the food amazing, but you get so much of it for the price. More often than not, youll have to wait a few minutes for a table because its always a full house out there, but its more than worth waiting for. I highly recommend the country fried steak platter (#9). You wont regret it!
Review №3
2021-10-12I was looking for breakfast after a local race and this was just the ticket. The back of their shirts states Eat, Pay, Get Out. They are not messing around here. And for good reason, the parking lot is full with a constant flow of customers, many you could tell were regulars. All the servers were fun and happy. The food is outstanding and out before I could finish my first cup of coffee. The portions were just right with just a few leftovers for the lighter eater. I had the corned beef hash and my wife had french toast, so much french toast. The building is deceptively big with more room in the back so do not be discouraged when the lot is full of cars. This is a must for a great breakfast, quick, delicious, and on your way. We will be back.
Review №4
2021-09-13This place is amazinthe servers were awesome and the food was delicious! I was greeted with a warm welcome and the waitresses were all nice and were on point with their working abilities along with loveable personalities which makes it a place that you will definitely return too.. Whoever the cook was! Compliments to the chef because the food was incredible and for the amount of food you get the price was awesome as well!! I give this place 2 thumbs up easily
Review №5
2021-09-26Run the Akron Marathon, come here for a recovery meal. Great off the beaten path eatery - good food, great service. Simple menu and the food is served within minutes of playing your order. This place aint fancy, but it doesnt need to be if you are looking for well-made food that is reasonably priced 👍👍
Review №6
2022-07-12Outstanding breakfast food. Reasonable pricing and they pile on the bacon! They still have a cup of coffee for $1.00. Friendly servers; prompt attention. The fry cook deserves a lot of credit in the turn around time with the food preparation.
Review №7
2022-06-18Phenomenal food at a great price. The service was spectacular. Almost no wait from sitting to a friendly waitress coming to the table. Never had to wait on coffee, which for me is huge, especially considering they were quite busy. Will definitely return and highly recommend for a simple comfort food experience.
Review №8
2022-04-08Cute little diner & the food was amazing! I had a cheeseburger and it was perfect and a great size. Absolutely delicious. & so was the chicken dumplin soup. 10/10 definitely recommend. & service was top notch, quick & made sure we were taken care of.
Review №9
2022-06-28States I visited yesterday however it has been couple month I can tell you they serve a GREAT breakfast. I was not disappointed. They were practicing covid precautions and we did eat in our car which was not a problem.
Review №10
2022-06-04Freds is a great little old fashion dinner with real food not processed! Its a great environment, great staff, great food! Me and my fiance live right around the corner, good place to wake up for breakfast when we dont want to cook!