Try not to drool while going through this gift guide. It’s the perfect list to find gift cards and treats while also getting fuel to help you shop for gifts and put up holiday decorations. Akron-area businesses were hit really hard early on in the pandemic when they had to shut down—you can’t mail a Galley Boy.
After weeks and even months of being closed, many have found a way to offer take-out, curbside pick-up, online ordering, delivery, and even merchandise. Speaking of delivery, try to order directly from these small businesses whenever possible. Bypassing third party services like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash will ensure all of the money you’re spending is supporting the local restaurant.
These diverse restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and so many more are sprinkled throughout Akron and Northeast Ohio. They have all been selected by the Everyday Akron community. If you support them, share on social media and be sure to tag @everydayakron and the business! We all want to see how you’re spreading the holiday cheer.
Get ready to pick up some delicious gifts… or food for your shopping spree, tree decorating, cozy Netflix binge, game night…
Jump to: Restaurants | Breweries & Bars | Coffee & Tea | Bakeries | Sweets & Snacks | Ice Cream | Markets | More
Restaurants
Nepali Kitchen
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Square Scullery
Follow on Instagram @squarescullery
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We have digital or traditional gift cards! You can can order the digital gift cards online & then email them directly to the recipient OR you can come in to pick up physical cards.
Heather Bailey, Co-Owner
The Flavor Grille
American and Jamaican Cuisine
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Sushi Asia Gourmet
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Skyway Drive-In
Burgers, Onion Rings, Milkshakes
Follow on Instagram @skywaydrivein
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Chin’s Place
Cantonese Food
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Social8
Cocktails, Burgers, Wings
Burgers, Onion Rings, Milkshakes
Follow on Instagram @social8_
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Gasoline Alley
Deli and Bar
Follow on Instagram @gasoline_alley
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The Lockview
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Craft Beer
Follow on Instagram @thelockview
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Jasmine Home Cooking
Japanese
Like their Facebook Page
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Swensons Drive-In Restaurants
Galley Boy, Milkshakes
Follow on Instagram @swensonsdrivein
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Lyla’s Family Restuaruant
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern
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Everest Restaurant
North Indian
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Your Pizza Shop
Pizza, Wings, Jojos
Follow on Instagram @yourpizzashop.akron
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Primo’s Deli
Sandwich Shop
Follow on Instagram @primosdeli
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Shawarma Bros
Shawarma Bowls, Wraps
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Marques
Southern, Cajun, Creole Fusion
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Alexander Pierce
Steaks, Seafood, Pasta, Cocktails
Follow on Instagram @alexanderpiercerestaurant
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Cilantro
Thai
Follow on Instagram @cilantrothaisushi
Lyeh Thai
Thai
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Papaya Salad
Thai
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Nomz
Vegan Options
Follow on Instagram @nomzeatz
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Flury’s Cafe
Follow on Instagram @fluryscafe
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Chowderhouse
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Breweries & Bars
Akronym Brewing
Follow on Instagram @akronymbrewing
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HiHo Brewery
Follow on Instagram @hihobrewingco
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Missing Falls Brewery
Follow on Instagram @missingfallsbrewery
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R. Shea Brewing
Follow on Instagram @rsheabrewing
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Barrio di Mario
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The Spotted Owl
Follow on Instagram @spottedowlakron
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Coffee & Tea
Akron Coffee Roasters
Follow on Instagram @akroncoffeeroasters
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Blvck Sun Coffee
Follow on Instagram @blvcksuncoffee
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Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Follow on Instagram @nervousdogcoffee
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Evelyn’s Coffee & Banh Mi
Coffee, Vietnamese Food
Follow on Instagram @evelynscoffee_akron
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Asterisk Coffee Bar
Coffee & Cocktails
Follow on Instagram @asteriskcoffeebar
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Compass Coffee
Follow on Instagram @compass_akron
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Cafe Arnone
Italian Coffee Bar, Gelato
Follow on Instagram @cafe_arnone
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2 Daughters Tea Company
Follow on Instagram @2daughtersteacompany
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Bakeries
Cardinal Cakes and Coffee
Follow on Instagram @cardinal_cakes_and_coffee
Our Daily Bread Bakery
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Sanabel Middle East Bakery
Follow on Instagram @sanabelbakery
Sweets & Snacks
Triple C Sweets
Cakes, Cookies, Chocolates
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Essential Dipped Delights
Chocolate Shop
Follow on Instagram @essentialdippeddelights
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Grandpa Joe’s Candy
Hand Crafted Gourmet Chocolates & More
Like their Facebook Page
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Weezie Cakes Bakery
Custom Cakes, Cookies, Gourmet Cupcakes
Follow on Instagram @weeziecakes
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Chef Gina Giampietro
Pastries, Cakes, Confections
Follow on Instagram @chefginagiampietro
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Peanut Shoppe
Candy, Snacks
Follow on Instagram @peanutshoppeakron
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Metropolis Popcorn
Gourmet Popcorn
Follow on Instagram @metropolispopcorn
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Ice Cream
Henry’s Creamery
Follow on Instagram @henryscreamery
Pav’s Creamery
Follow on Instagram @pavscreamery
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The Treatery
Follow on Instagram @treaterysweetz
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Therapy Ice Cream and Coffee
Follow on Instagram @therapy.icecream
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Chill And Indulge
Ice Cream & Chocolates
Follow on Instagram @chillandindulge
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Markets
Farmer’s Rail
Artisanal Meats, Butcher Shop
Follow on Instagram @thefarmersrail
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Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Follow on Instagram @mustardseedmrkt
More
Not Yo’ Daddy’s Mexican Hot Sauce
Hot Sauce
Can be purchased at Nomz (inside Northside Marketplace) or Leaf
Follow on Instagram @notyodaddys
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The Amour Company
Catering
Follow on Instagram @theamourcompany
Picked Proteins
Handmade, Artisanal Plant-Based Meats
Follow on Instagram @pickedproteins
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CookinGenie
In-Home Private Chef Services
Follow on Instagram @cookin.genie
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Akron Honey
Local Honey
Follow on Instagram @akronhoney
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Mizzshake Sum
Smoothies
Follow on Instagram @mizzshakesum
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