Best Places to Eat in Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls has become one of Northeast Ohio’s best small city food destinations. Every time I visit I feel like a new place to eat appears. There are plenty of great places to eat from cozy brunch cafés, riverfront patios, breweries and farm to table restaurants.
Here are some of the best places to eat in Cuyahoga Falls that locals and visitors shouldn’t miss.
Best Breakfast & Brunch
The Blue Door Café and Bakery
The Blue Door Café and Bakery is known for its homemade pastries, European style breads, and rotating seasonal brunch dishes.
Tip: Join the online waitlist! This place fills up quickly on weekends. They also take online orders to go.
What to try:
- Croissants and pastries (I recommend the sticky bun croissant)
- Sweet or savory brunch plates (I recommend the shrimp and grits)
- Fresh seasonal specials
Best Riverfront Restaurants
Downtown front street has several restaurants but these ones are located near the river and walking paths.
Beau’s on the River
Located inside Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, this is one of the most scenic restaurants in the area.
What to try:
- Stuffed salmon
- Braised beef short ribs
- Lobster & seafood pasta
- Filet mignon & strip steak
Burntwood Tavern
One of the most popular spots along the riverfronts and offers comfort food and handcrafted cocktails. It’s a great place for brunch, lunch or dinner with a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
What to try:
- Tavern burgers
- Short ribs
- Lobster bisque
- Tavern Tater Tots (the best item on the menu)
- Weekend brunch favorites
Leo’s Italian Social
Located on Front Street, Leo’s Italian Social has a fun patio vibe and serves classic Italian favorites alongside craft cocktails.
What to try:
- Chicken parmesan
- Pasta dishes (lobster and shrimp pasta is delicious)
- Shareable appetizers (I recommend the calamari or truffle chips)
Best Farm to Table Restaurant
Butcher & Sprout
This restaurant focuses on locally sourced, organic, and non-GMO ingredients in a relaxed, family friendly setting. It’s one of the best choices in town if you’re looking for clean food.
What to try:
- Grass-fed burgers (Shroomin’ Burger and So Basic are good)
- Fresh salads and wraps
- Half chicken
- Brunch (chicken and waffles are so good)
Best Date Night Restaurants
Sarah’s Vineyard
The only winery located inside Cuyahoga Valley National Park that offers wine tastings alongside pizza and small plates.
What to try:
- Wood-fired pizzas (margherita is good along with sausage, mushroom & onion)
- Appetizers & Shareables (warm artichoke dip is popular)
- Specialty items (On Sundays, they feature spaghetti & meatballs)
- Sandwiches (The Rachel, turkey reuben, is a good choice)
3 Palms Pizzeria
Located in the First & Main shopping center (a great place to shop outdoors with lots of shops), 3 Palms Pizzeria is a great spot that has an inviting and popular outdoor patio.
What to try:
- Wood-fired pizza (they have gluten free pizza)
- Aperol spritz (one of the best I’ve ever had)
- Three tier chocolate mousse cake
- Crispy fried artichokes
Best Casual Dinner & Drinks
Cashmere Cricket
This cocktail bar and lounge offers a large variety of handcrafted cocktails, rotating craft beers, shareables and appetizers.
What to try:
- Flatbreads
- Shareable appetizers
- Seasonal cocktails
- Any of their martinis (they are all so good)
Best Coffee Shop
Asterisk Coffee Bar
A favorite downtown stop for coffee, tea, specialty drinks and light bites. It’s a perfect spot to grab a morning coffee or a mid-day break while exploring Front Street.
What to try:
- Maple Almond Cortado
- Iced Honey Latte
- Matcha Latte
- Espresso
Best Sweet Treats
Pav’s Creamery
A local favorite that serves classic flavors and seasonal specialties of ice cream, milkshakes (regular and adult) and cakes. This is the perfect spot to stop after dinner or on a warm summer evening walk by the river.
What to try:
- Chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream
- Dubai iced latte
- Adult orange dreamsicle milkshake
- Banana brownie sundae
If you’re looking for more recommendations in Cuyahoga Falls, check out these Top Things to Do and Best Places to Stay!
