write up of local businesses
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DIRECTORY OF MARKETS,
GROCERIES, SHOPS
RESTAURANTS, AND
EATERIES IN THE NORTH
HILL AREA
GROCERIES, MARKETS, & SHOPS
BISTA BROTHER ASIAN GROCERY
Address: 582 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 252-2284
Hours: Monday—Sunday 10:00 AM—9:00 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bista-Brother-Asian-Grocery/
Established in 2012, Bista Brother Asian Grocery sells primarily Nepali, Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
DEVITIS FINE ITALIAN FOODS
Address: 560 E Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 535-2626
Hours: Monday—Friday 8:30 AM—6:30 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM—6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM.
Webpage: http://www.devitis.com/
Established in 1960, DeVitis Fine Italian Foods market sells primarily Italian foods and goods. They have daily lunch specials. They accept credit, debit, cash, and checks.
DHIMAL’S MINI MART
Address: 510 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 805-4469
Hours: Monday—Sunday 9:00 AM—9:00 PM
Established in 2013, Dhimal’s Mini Mart sells primarily Thai, Indian, and Nepali foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
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EVEREST FAMILY JEWELRY
Address: 770 ½ N Main St. Akron, OH 44310, suite A, 2nd floor above Family Groceries
Phone: (503) 501-1289
Hours: Tuesday—Sunday 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
Established in 2015, Everest Family Jewelry is a Nepali jewelry store. They hand make fine jewelry and take custom orders. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
FAMILY GROCERIES
Address: 768 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (234) 678-7003
Hours: Monday—Sunday 10:00 AM—9:00 PM
Established in 2011, Family Groceries sells primarily Nepali foods and goods. It is not a restaurant, but there is a small sit-down area where you can get chatpattey (a traditional Nepali dish) or take it to-go. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps. Chatpattey area is cash only.
MORRIS’ INTERNATIONAL MARKET
Address: 216 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 374-1168
Hours: Monday—Saturday 10:00 AM—8:30 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM—6:00 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morris-International-Market/
Established in 2005, Morris’ International Market sells primarily African foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
NEIGHBORS APPAREL
Address: 749 Blaine Ave. Akron, OH 44310Phone: (234) 738-4081
Webpage: http://neighborsapparel.com/
Email: [email protected]
Established in 2014, Neighbors Apparel is an apparel brand based in North Hill that exists to create employment for Akron's refugees. They make handmade bags, t-shirts & other accessories using authentic fabrics imported from the refugees' home country. While not yet a retail location with set hours, Neighbors Apparel currently sells via its website, www.neighborsapparel.com.
ROHAN JEWELERS
Address: 155 E Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (716) 816-8859
Hours: Monday—Sunday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
Established in 2013, Rohan Jewelers is a Nepali jewelry store. They hand make fine jewelry and take custom orders. They also do service and repairs. You can purchase in-store or by phone. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
SAN MIGUEL’S LATIN MARKET
Address: 604 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 535-4004
Hours: Monday—Friday 10:00 AM—8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Miguel/
Established in 2006, San Miguel’s sells primarily Mexican, Hispanic, and Latin American foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
THANAONE’S ASIAN GROCERY
Address: 947 North Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (419) 283-4793
Hours: Monday—Sunday 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thanaone.asia
Established in 2013, Thanaone’s Asian Grocery sells primarily Thai foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
U.S. ASIAN MARKET
Address: 156 E Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 928-4882
Hours: Monday—Sunday 10:30 AM—10:00 PM
Established in 2002, U.S. Asian Market sells primarily Asian foods and goods, including a variety of ethnicities. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
WELCOME GROCERY
Address: 210 East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 535-1486
Hours: Monday—Sunday 9:00 AM—9:00 PM
Established in 2010, Welcome Grocery sells primarily Nepali, Thai, Indian foods and goods. They accept credit, debit, cash, and food stamps.
RESTAURANTS & EATERIES
CAROVILLESE LODGE & CLUB
Address: 570 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 929-6767
Bar: Monday—Thursday 12:00 PM—8:00 PM, Friday 12:00 PM—11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM—12:00 AM
Spaghetti Meal: Tuesday 12:00 PM—12:00 AM, $7.00
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carovillese-Lodge-Club/
Established in 1940, the Carovillese Lodge & Club serves traditional Italian food. Their bar is open to the public and they offer a spaghetti meal every Tuesday for $7.00. Cash only.
CREST BAKERY
Address: 880 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 762-7669
Hours: Monday—Friday 6:00 AM—3:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM—2:00 PM, and Sunday 6:00 AM—12:00 PM
Webpage: http://www.crestbakery.net/
Established in 1939, Crest Bakery sells traditional baked goods. Their specialty is wedding cakes. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
DONTINO’S
Address: 555 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 928-9530
Hours: Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM—9:30 PM, Friday 11:00 AM—11:30 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM—11:30 PM, and Sunday 3:00 PM—9:00 PM.
Webpage: http://dontinos.com/
Established in 1930, Dontino’s restaurant serves Italian food. There are vegetarian options. They take single and group/party orders. Prices range from $7.00—$20.00. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
EMIDIO & SONS
Address: 636 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 253-4777
Hours: Monday—Sunday 8:00 AM—4:00 AM
Webpage: http://www.emidioandsons.com/
Established in 1957, Emidio & Sons restaurant serves Italian food. There are vegetarian options. They take single and group/party orders and they deliver. Prices range from about $10-20. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
ITALIAN CENTER
Address: 134 E Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 535-3919
Hours: Thursday 2:00 PM—9:00 PM
Spaghetti Dinner: Thursday 4:00—7:00 PM, adults $8.50, children $7.00
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Italian-Center/
Established in 1934, the Italian Center serves traditional Italian food. They are open to the public on Thursdays only. There are vegetarian options. The prices for the spaghetti dinner are $8.50 for adults and $7.00 for children. They accept check and cash.
MR. TROMPO MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK
Address: 604 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Clifton Ave.) Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 641-0321
Hours: Monday—Tuesday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM, Thursday—Sunday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays.
Established in 2011, Mr. Trompo Mexican food truck is a restaurant and serves Mexican food. There are vegetarian options. They deliver. Prices range from $1.00—$10.00. Cash only.
NEPALI KITCHEN
Address: 399 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 631-1112
Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 11:00 AM—9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM—9:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM—9:00 PM, closed on Mondays.
Webpage: http://nepalikitchen.weebly.com/
Established in 2015, Nepali Kitchen restaurant serves Nepali food. There are vegetarian options. They take single and group/party orders and they deliver. Prices can range from about $2.00—$16.00. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
POLISH-AMERICAN CITIZENS CLUB
Address: 472 E Glenwood Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 253-0496
Hours: Wednesday—Thursday 4:00—8:00 PM, Friday 4:30 PM –12:00 AM, Friday Fish Dinner: 4:30 PM—8:00 PM, $7.45—$12.75
Webpage: http://www.pacakron.com/
Established in 1921, the Polish-American Citizens Club serves traditional Polish food. They are open to the public Wednesday—Friday and for events. They offer a fish dinner on Fridays for $7.45—$12.75 depending on choice of fish. Prices range from $6.00—$13.00. They accept check and cash.
RANCHERO’S TAQUERIA
Address: 286 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
Phone: (330) 258-2910, (330) 510-2110
Hours: Monday—Sunday 11:00 AM—10:00 PM
Established in 1999, Ranchero’s Taqueria serves authentic Mexican food. There are vegetarian options. They offer daily specials. They take group/party orders. Take-out is available. Prices range from about $3.00—$16.00. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
RASICCI’S PIZZA & CHICKEN
Address: 513 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 923-1999
Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 2:00—10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM—11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM—8:00 PM, closed on Mondays.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rasiccis-Pizza-and-Chicken/
Established in 1977, Rasicci’s Pizza restaurant serves Italian food. There are vegetarian options. Prices range from about $7.00—$35.00. They take single and group/party orders. They do not deliver. They accept Visa, MasterCard, and cash.
ST. BRENDAN HIBERNIAN HALL
Address: 753 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone : (330) 434-1916
Hours: Open to the public for special events only. The hall can be rented.
Webpage: http://www.brendanhallaoh.com/
Established in 1993, St. Brendan Hibernian Hall is an Irish club that is volunteer run. Anyone can get social membership at any time. Customers must pay for alcoholic beverages, but meals are free. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
Published by The International Institute of Akron 207 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310, (330) 376-5106 www.iiakron.org
RASICCI’S PIZZA & CHICKEN
Address: 513 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 923-1999
Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 2:00—10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM—11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM—8:00 PM, closed on Mondays.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rasiccis-Pizza-and-Chicken/
Established in 1977, Rasicci’s Pizza restaurant serves Italian food. There are vegetarian options. Prices range from about $7.00—$35.00. They take single and group/party orders. They do not deliver. They accept Visa, MasterCard, and cash.
ST. BRENDAN HIBERNIAN HALL
Address: 753 N Main St. Akron, OH 44310
Phone : (330) 434-1916
Hours: Open to the public for special events only. The hall can be rented.
Webpage: http://www.brendanhallaoh.com/
Established in 1993, St. Brendan Hibernian Hall is an Irish club that is volunteer run. Anyone can get social membership at any time. Customers must pay for alcoholic beverages, but meals are free. They accept credit, debit, and cash.
Published by The International Institute of Akron 207 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310, (330) 376-5106 www.iiakron.org