Whether you are looking for some comfort food or fine dining, the Akron area restaurants have something to satisfy your palate. On your next visit to Akron check out some of the most popular restaurants to sample the flavors Ohio has to offer. When embarking on your Akron food tour, below are eight must-stops on your itinerary.

The West Side Bakery

Satisfy your sweet tooth by stopping by the West Side Bakery, located at 2303 W. Market St. They are known for their cake creations and their variety of available dessert options including baklava, cupcakes, cookies, tiramisu, and bread to satisfy your cravings.

Edgar’s Restaurant

Located at 530 Nome Ave., Edgar’s Restaurant features fine dining with balcony views along the Good Park Golf Course. The restaurant’s intimate setting and live music on the weekends makes it the favorite spot for date nights. Some of the restaurant’s most popular plates include the Creole stuffed pork chop and smoked prime rib.

Blu Jazz

Blu Jazz is a newer club located at 47 E. Market St. and is home to fantastic cocktails and great jazz music. Their mixologists are known for coming up with unique and popular creations such as the “Maiden Lane” bourbon drink the club has become known for.

Wally Waffles

Breakfast lovers have found their match at Wally Waffles located at 845 W. Market St. This breakfast joint, which has been open since the late 70s, seems to only get better with age. Each hot-off-the-griddle waffle comes to your table loaded with a unique combination of toppings created to tantalize your taste buds.

Swenson’s Drive-In

If your taste buds are telling you that they are craving a burger, there is no better stop than Swenson’s Drive-In at 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls. The restaurant is reminiscent of the drive-ins of the 50s and 60s, with full car hop service and amazing, mouthwatering burgers to boot.

Luigi’s Restaurant

No food tour menu would be complete without including a stop for the best pizza pie in the area. In Akron, that moniker is most commonly associated with Luigi’s restaurant at 105 N. Main St. Not only is the restaurant known for its cheesy pizza with tangy sauce, but it is also famous for its pasta dishes. So if you are in the Akron area and looking for Italian, Luigi’s is the place to be.

On your next stop to Akron, be sure to include the eight restaurants and bars above to make your food tour a once-in-a-lifetime experience.