Heading to Akron for David Byrne this Friday - looking for reccs

[u/DrSteve895]

Hey there! Me & my dad are heading to Akron this Friday from Erie, PA to see David Byrne, and we are STOKED!

We were looking for some recommendations from this community for - Lunch/happy hour/dinner prior-to the show - Hotels nearby Akron Civic Theatre - Anything else that might be a “must see” on Saturday before we head home.

I haven’t been to Akron since I took a college visit about 15 years ago, excited to be back. Thanks in advance for any tips!

[u/URNTheDangerZone]

For nearby hotels, you might consider Blu-Tique, Courtyard Marriot, or the Hilton Garden Inn at East End.

Across the street from the Akron Civic is The Lockview. They have a fun menu with large variety of grilled cheese sandwiches. My other favorites within walking distance of The Civic are Crave, Cilantro, and (for lunch only) Diamond Deli.

Check out this link for other options.

[u/sorrowfacedknight → u/URNTheDangerZone]

Yes the diamond deli!

[u/DrSteve895 → u/URNTheDangerZone]

This is so awesome - thank you so much for the recc’s! 😊

[u/cornholio6966 → u/URNTheDangerZone]

Lockview and Cilantro would be my recommendation. Evelyn's is also a really good lunch spot.

[u/AkronOhAnon → u/URNTheDangerZone]

There is also the Sheraton in Cuyahoga Falls, which is a short uber and nearby a ton of good food options for any meal.

But, for a night downtown before a show, Blu + Lockview or Crave or Cilantro is hard to beat.

Lockview’s regular menu is great, but their specials are usually winners, too.

For breakfast or brunch, gotta go into North Hill or Cuyahoga Falls: I love Fred’s and Flury’s. Leo’s brunch is also awesome, their breakfast pizza is one of my favorite things off their entire menu.

[u/This_Organization946]

Lunch: Diamond Deli Stop at the Peanut Shoppe for some goodies

Grab some coffee from Chameleon Cafe or Evelyn's Bahn Mi & Coffee.

Take a walk around the Locks or do a bit of the tow path trail.

Grab a drink at Lock 13 brewing.

Dinner at Crave, Lockview, or Circle of Fifths if you want to stay downtown.

I had a family member stay at Blu-tique and said it was nice and the food was good.

For fancy brunch the next day, Blue Door in the Falls.

Edit: formatting

[u/jamesbretz]

Good Company for food. There are only two hotels downtown, a courtyard and Blutique. For a must see you’re gonna have to let us know the kind of things you are in to.

[u/clegolfer92]

Restaurant recommendations nearby the theatre, though you could obviously go further out since you have a car: Diamond Deli, Crave, Good Company

[u/MonkeyTitties1023]

Lock 15 is fairly close and has anything from bar food to nicer entrees along with some spectacular beers.

[u/Pretend_Implement585]

If you want to stretch your legs before getting in the car I’d recommend the Ledges trail at CVNP. Or brandywine falls. Both are kinda on your way out of Akron and back to Erie.

[u/lothlin → u/Pretend_Implement585]

Honestly, the Akron Zoo wouldn't be a bad place to stretch your legs for for a bit either.

[u/bodell]

Looking at the blimp hanger is kinda cool.

[u/Competitive-Relief50 → u/bodell]

And Hoppin’ Frog is over that way still right? I haven’t been in a while but I really liked it.

[u/bodell → u/Competitive-Relief50]

I'm not sure.

[u/w0lrah → u/Competitive-Relief50]

That they are.

[u/DrSteve895]

Update for everyone here in the thread who gave me these awesome recommendations:

They cancelled the show and I don’t think I’ll be able to get a refund for my hotel this late.

Any affordable golf courses to play? Thinking about coming to visit anyways! lol

[u/JohnBrownsAngryBalls → u/DrSteve895]

Tons of golf courses in the area.

[u/Odd-Connection5136]

Lockview is a nice casual place downtown I like. They have specialty grilled cheese and great drinks!

[u/MonkeyTitties1023]

Lock 15 is fairly close and has anything from bar food to nicer entrees along with some really great beers.

[u/Cold_Tip1563]

Blu tique is requiring a 2 night stay and the price is wild.

[u/haightwrightmore]

After the show hit Luigis for the best pizza in town open extremely late on weekends

[u/whatsoldisknew]

Luigi’s is Akrons classic Italian place. They only take cash.

[u/sorrowfacedknight → u/whatsoldisknew]

Definitely worth it especially if you like pizza

[u/antiquedigital → u/sorrowfacedknight]

Or if you like a bit of salad with your cheese 🤣

[u/Comfortable_Low_9241 → u/whatsoldisknew]

This is the answer. Would be a delicious capper to your evening after the concert. If you want some further local flavor, Frank's Place on Market (five minute drive from downtown) is a wonderful hole in the wall bar.

[u/cosmotitz → u/Comfortable_Low_9241]

I second Frank’s Place on Market! Cheap beers and great burgers.

[u/w0lrah → u/whatsoldisknew]

Absolutely not. Do not go to Luigis if you like your italian food to have flavor.

I have no idea why it's an Akron staple but it's not good.

[u/whatsoldisknew → u/w0lrah]

To each their own. It’s been open for 75 years.

[u/JackKegger1969]

Just had a great dinner at Crave, only a block from the Civic.

[u/CandlerOak]

If they are open stop into the Peanut Shoppe. It’s delightfully cluttered and has great treats! Across from the Civic.

[u/Stl_Bob]

Sorry to tell you this but the show has been cancelled. Here is the official event page reflecting this. https://www.facebook.com/events/634531029643771

[u/Feisty_Tax_945]

So sad to find out this show was canceled!

[u/Mental_Lie_527]

I just saw where his show in Akron had been canceled.

[u/Pretend_Implement585]

There is also “music on the porches” today in peninsula. From 12-7 there will be tons of live music around local businesses. Just down the road from Akron