Bob's Hamburg

4.4 ( 1119 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1351 East Ave, Akron, OH 44307, United States
+1 330-253-2627
Bob's Hamburg, located at 1351 East Ave in Akron, OH, is a delightful throwback to classic American dining, celebrated for its charming old-school vibe since 1931. This humble hamburger haven packs a punch with its extensive menu and genuinely friendly service, making each visit a memorable experience. Patrons rave about the signature Bob’s Original Hamburg, perfectly seasoned and customizable with an array of condiments. Other standout items include their hand-breaded onion rings, golden and crispy, and the ever-popular loaded cheese fries, which are perfect for sharing. The quality of ingredients shines through, with customers consistently praising the freshness of the burgers and the lightness of the fries. Beyond burgers, the café also features an exceptional house root beer and thick, creamy milkshakes that transport you back to simpler times. Many reviewers emphasize the warmth of the staff and the intimate setting, making it feel like a hidden gem within the community. Whether you dine in or opt for takeout, Bob's Hamburg remains a cherished part of Akron's culinary landscape, offering well-crafted comfort food that keeps locals and visitors alike coming back for more. Prepare for a delightful journey through the history and flavors of this iconic establishment!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • From the business
    • Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Bob's Hamburg

Bennett Cowie
May 27,2025
An absolutely wonderful gem of a spot! RUN HERE, DO NO WALK!! Fantastic food in a wonderfully unique and old-school setting. They don't make em like this anymore!! Come check out another delicious serving of Akron's unique burger history. This place has been around since 1931 serving fine, gum-dipped, blue-collar Akronites alike. Do yourself a favor and grab some today - and DINE IN!!
Letoya Monteith
May 26,2025
This place has been in my radar for a long time but I was finally able to check it out. Such an Akron gem! The place itself has such a vibe and the food was great. 15/10 on the cheese sticks, you get *12* pieces in the side order and the cheese pull was a dream. House root beer is great, hand cut fries, and of course, a no frills, well done burger. I’ll be back soon.
Ghosty
May 22,2025
I have had the burgers and i gotta say its really good, the french fries too, i recommend this rather than McDonalds or any other place, its way better Additionally sunday and Monday if you come in the nicest people will be there serving puerto Rican food its delicious too and the guy there is really nice
Debbie Wymer
May 20,2025
We did takeout. The cheeseburgers and onion rings were phenomenal! The waitress was very friendly. The atmosphere is definitely 1930s, but it’s quaint. Will definitely go again.
Gary Connor
May 20,2025
We loved this place. A very small burger joint with great food and friendly service. Five booths and 8 stools at a counter make for an intimate dining experience. Remember the place is "Bob's Hamburg" after the city in Germany, but they serve Hamburgers. A simple menu featuring a variety of custom burgers. We went with the special, a Mac & Cheese burger with a scoop of chili and a Fried Mozzarella burger. We split an order of onion rings. You could see the burgers were fresh hand made. Food was ready in 5 min. All the food is cooked on a 12 x 18 grill. The food was excellent. The cook and server were friendly and conversational. The exterior of the place is a couple notches below a dive but the food, service and atmosphere were great. Ah, keep in mind the one unisex restroom is outside. It is old but clean and heated. Large people might find it difficult to use.
Steve Karl
Apr 10,2025
Our first time here. If you look up "dive" in the dictionary, you might see a photo of this place. Regardless, this is an "old school" diner. It is small inside, 5 tables and maybe 10 seats at the counter. When we got there for lunch, all the tables were occupied, so we sat at the counter. Service was good. Drink orders were taken, followed by the food order. The burgers came out about 25 minutes later. The grill is next to the counter, so we watched our grill chef form our burgers from fresh ground beef and cook them right in front of us. I had the Bob's everything burger with cheddar cheese. My wife had the Undefeted Burger with bacon and fries in addition to cheese. You can get the Everything burger with many toppings but I chose less so I could taste the beef. The burgers were cooked to perfection, and I have to admit, one of the best burgers I have had in a while. Meat was juicy and flavorful. I want to try them again and explore their menu some more. They also serve breakfast.
Kyle Regan
Mar 29,2025
I’ve been hearing about this place so ordered some door dash today since I’ve been slammed at work downtown! I will be for sure stopping in to eat in for lunch again soon! Wonderful food and by far the best looking door dash food I’ve ever gotten. It was so well packaged!!!
kendra grimaldi
Feb 18,2025
This is an iconic place! 1931 est. Molly and her uncle are doing a great job! The burgers are to order, fries so good. BUT their shakes are to die for ... peach was what we wanted!

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