Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Restaurant in Akron

I recently had the pleasure of hanging out at Mercedes Tavern, and I can confidently say that it has become my new favorite spot in Akron! Under its new ownership, this tavern has transformed into a welcoming gem that truly captures the essence of community and great food.

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The new owners are incredibly accommodating, ensuring that every guest feels valued and well taken care of. It's evident that they are passionate about creating a fantastic experience.

Now, let's talk about the food! I tried the turkey melt with Dijon mustard, and it was absolutely delicious. The combination of flavors was spot on, and the sandwich was perfectly grilled to perfection. Paired with their crispy waffle fries, it made for a satisfying meal that I can't wait to have again.

If you're looking for a place that offers great food and a welcoming vibe, Mercedes Tavern is a must-visit. I can't recommend it enough! Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends, you're sure to leave with a smile on your face. Cheers to the new owners for creating such a...

I I love everything about this tavern...only minor issue is the new security...the big light skinned guy that at the door treating customers grown adults like they in jail..or he TSA at the airport to get in I over heard him turning ppl away do to that he thought women purses were to big or not to his standards.. we all know..that a purse is a Accessories ( apart of your attire....and just getting off a long work weekend to get a a little lime life...we don't need a over grown wise guy bullying women about there attire and accessories....it's more dangerous thing going on in the world then..someone trying to throw there's weight around life is rough and your turning ppl away costing the establishment money....what happened to the old security guys...they were nice and friendly and even was helpful to customer to their vehicle in that dark parking lot.....to the management talk your( new) door guy... he's running your money off being a bully...

I do want to support this establishment as they host some of the many wonderful events and my fiance and I frequent the open mic nights. But, my last visit was not exactly the best. Arrived at the bar at about 7:15ish and literally sat there, I felt incredibly invisible, as no one greeted us nor were we able to order any drinks, it wasn't super busy but we didn't get any service at all. None. We wanted to support the establishment by spending money, but we weren't waited on, or greeted, or even felt like anyone saw us, watched other people get served before us, who arrived after, and ended up leaving the establishment and got a drink at the other bar in the same area. I was just really disappointed because we wanted to show our support but we were literally invisible. In the future we plan on attending again but it would be nice to have...