Nicoles Restaurant

I first found this place last minute looking for somewhere to eat when my family came to town! Luckily I came across this place! The food is amazing! Big portions, stick to your ribs soul food! The staff is extremely friendly and treat you like family! So far I have been here 3 times ordering different items off the menu and have not yet tried anything I did not or would not order again!
Loyal customer here!

I just visited from Philly and my bro has been telling me how good it was I just had the fried honey chicken with cole slaw and Mac and cheese with kool aid it was outstanding and they give great portions I was stuffed and the owner Nicole is very nice makes you feel at home I will defiantly be back whenever I’m in town

Food is Good! Would like to try more. The fried porkchops impressed me! :) Delish!

On my way to visit my father in the nursing home, I decided to stop off and explore the local area to find any shops or eateries to patronize. I’m not that familiar with west Akron, and knowing how much and how often I’ll be on that side of town, I want to make the most of my trips out there. If I can find some really good locales, my trip out there won’t seem so daunting. I’m looking for unique, local establishments; the classic Mom & Pop shops. I would love to find a locally owned ice cream shop near the Fairlawn/​Montrose area, but that area seems so overly developed, that I don’t think I’ll have much luck finding one close by.
What I did find is a great locally owned soul food restaurant called Nicole’s. I figured my dad had not had a cooked home cooked meal in a while. I love the staff at the nursing home, but the food is not at all very good. The first thing I noticed when I walked in the restaurant was how incredibly clean it was. They have counter seating facing the windows and a few tabletops throughout. I always notice furnishings in restaurants, especially in locally owned establishments – they serve as a barometer of the bill. Nicole’s is adequately decorated for a soul food place. Not at all shabby or run down; not top of the line either. In my book it registers as a great place to stop in on the way to work or back home.
Ordering food at any soul food restaurant requires experience and patience. I got there around 5:00; which typically means anything that needs to roast or simmer for while won’t be ready. And just as I suspected, the ribs weren’t ready. They didn’t have spaghetti either, but I can’t remember why. To no avail, they had plenty of seafood choices. I ordered catfish for myself with green beans and macaroni & cheese; I got a tilapia dinner for my daughter and a chicken wing dinner for my dad. His side dishes were also green beans and mac & cheese. I saw cake slices, but I really wasn’t interested in dessert. My dad loves his chocolate ice cream which I bring every visit.
I have yet to find a macaroni that tops my aunt’s. She makes the best mac in the world. If you had a taste, you’d believe me. But Nicole’s wasn’t bad. As much as I like soul food, I hate the way vegetables are prepared. I like my green beans to crunch, and these were soft. Tasty, but soft. My dad loved his wings! He ate mostly everything on his plate, including dessert. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. Best thing about Nicole’s was the customer service. I took off a star because the credit card machine was down. They are a new business and I’m sure there are some kinks to be worked out. The young lady at the register was very pleasant and fun to talk to. She made other recommendations when she told me the ribs weren’t ready.
I really am a fan. I plan to go back again soon and try the breakfast menu.