My Mom likes in Akron and recommended we try Blue Door for brunch on Sunday. From the outside, it is not much to look at - typical for the economically depressed areas around. Step inside the eclectic bakery and enjoy the Northeast Ohio hospitality...
When the Owner (?) heard it was our first time, he took time to explain that they source all of the ingredients locally - they know all of the farmers personally - and they don't have a freezer (which is funny way of saying your food is all fresh! :) At our Server's recommendation, we tried the local apple cider served hot. Perfect for a cold December day!
There is a Specialties section of the menu that changes often. The menu leans towards German dishes - jagerschnitzel, etc.
My brother had the hanger steak and eggs. They cook the steak sous vide before finishing with a searing for perfect medium rare. It came with a housemade steak sauce on the side, but I didn't care for it.
My wife had the quiche lorraine and a side of tomato soup. Both of the previous items were on the Specials menu, so YMMV.
I had the corned beef hash with eggs perfectly cooked over medium. My choice of bread was two slices of 30-year-old sour dough. Any place that serves Kerry Gold butter is an automatic 5 star yelp for me!!!
Sadly, we could not indulge on alcohol because they aren't allowed to sell on Sundays before noon YET. They are putting it on the ballot next year. The other side of street has alcohol.
This has now become a must-visit when we return to the 330!