25 Essential Kent Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Kent.
Laziza
Ohio
Contemporary restaurant & bar with a patio offering Mediterranean dishes such as kebabs & paella.
Alley Mac
Ohio
an everyday essential table known for disciplined restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 86.2.
Belleria Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Ohio
Italian comfort eats such as pasta, pizza & hearty sandwiches served in a low-key setting.
Taco Tontos
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Bob Evans
Kent, Ohio
Casual chain started on an Ohio farm & known for hearty family-style meals & a country vibe.
Erie Street Kitchen
Kent, Ohio
A menu featuring chicken tenders, po' boy & banh mi sandwiches, & sides in a lively bar setting.
Maddalena's
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Dinner.
Pho King
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Good Day Oven
Kent, Ohio
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Los Girasoles
Kent, Ohio
Lively, spacious cantina serving Mexican favorites & frozen margaritas in a colorful space.
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Kent, Ohio
Basic, counter-serve pizzeria chain popular for its flavored crusts, such as sesame & garlic herb.
LeeAngelo’s (Kent)
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Bistro On Main
Kent, Ohio
Casual bistro featuring a menu of American food, pizza & pasta plus a martini lounge.
Five Guys
Kent, Ohio
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Wild Papaya Thai Cuisine
Kent, Ohio
Calm nook in a shopping mall with an old-world ambiance providing classic Thai recipes & bubble tea.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Kent, Ohio
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Arby's
Kent, Ohio
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
EuroGyro Kent State
Kent, Ohio
Restaurant & bar chain serving an eclectic menu of gyros, pizzas, burgers & chicken dinners.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Kent, Ohio
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Burger King
Kent, Ohio
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Rockne's in Kent
Kent, Ohio
Informal American chain serving soups & salads plus gyros, steaks & a kids' menu.
Franklin Square Deli
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
China City
Kent, Ohio
Simple, strip-mall eatery offering Chinese fare such as lo mein & fried rice in low-key surrounds.
Clubhouse Brady Lake
Kent, Ohio
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Eastway Center
Kent, Ohio
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.