Crust & Cocktails — Restaurant in Akron

I’d been hearing all the buzz on socials, so when a girlfriend suggested grabbing a drink on a Monday night, we decided to head to the Valley and give this place a try. From the moment we pulled up, I was impressed—the exterior is warm and inviting with beautiful landscaping and patio seating. Inside, the décor strikes a perfect balance of feminine and masculine, creating an atmosphere that feels both stylish and welcoming.

We grabbed two seats at the bar and instantly appreciated the bar stools—substantial, comfortable, and dare I say… even a little sexy. The drinks were fantastic and well-poured; we tried the Summer Spritz, Pomegranate Margarita, and Lavender Margarita, and each one was a hit.

For dinner, we ordered the Chicken Pesto Pizza. When it arrived, both of us literally gasped—and even the guy next to us couldn’t hide his envy. It was absolute perfection: beautiful, flavorful, and unforgettable.

The service matched the food and drinks—attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We both agreed this is a spot we’ll be returning to soon and often.

So glad this place lived up to the hype I’ve been seeing online. It’s an...

This place has potential to be great. No one on staff knew anything about the wine list. Food came out tasty but room temp, asked for it to be warmed up - maybe 90 seconds in the oven - came back out overcooked and dry. Manager was actively engaged, but did appear to be stressed. Staff behind the bar were eating and on their phones, friendly and attentive, unapologetic about lacking beverage knowledge. Essentially "order takers". We were offered our tab rather than asked if we wanted dessert or another round. That's not a big deal... just a sign of inexperience. I was disappointed... I had assumed the place would have attracted some of Akron's experienced rock star servers. This is just one person's observations who had high expectations. All in all, everyone in the place seemed to be enjoying themselves so go check it out...

Such a fun and inviting atmosphere! The service was great and the food and drinks were delicious! Between the 8 of us that were there, we tried many of the cocktails - all delicious - but we can especially vouch for the yummy Summer Spritz and Strawberry White Russian. I will note that a friend with us voiced her very serious allergy to the staff, and the waiter was extremely attentive to her needs, which was reassuring. Overall, a great location in the valley; definitely recommend and...