I am one who takes time to review only places I absolutely love and can't live without. I feel as if people should know of the diamonds I've discovered in my time....
I have been a slave to The French Coffee Shop on Bailey Road in Akron since my friend brought me here in high school. That was maybe an owner or two ago (back when restaurants still were smoke-permitting to date me,) but the recipes never change :) I became addicted like vampire who must have cheese! (Not blood) I feel there could be a twelve-step program for anyone who goes on a dairy-free diet and can't have this stuff, poor souls...
The style of the restaurant has changed little, it isn't fancy, but it does have a nice feel. The theme in my mind is "FRENCH COMFORT FOOD!" I love the "folk scenes" painted on the walls :) But I only look at them while I wait for soup! Once food is there the view improves immensely to the sizzling plate in front of your face :) And as diverse as I like my palate to be, I've ordered the same thing since day one of falling in love... Let me tell you it takes a champ to eat all of this, even still I always want seconds immediately!
Biggest bowl of French Onion Soup they have!!! for starters.
*Extra order of french bread and butter on the side always*
Chicken Bechamel (extra sauce when I'm feeling saucy)
Fresh Strawberry Dessert Crepe (when in season)
Extra, Extra Everything! J'adore!!!!