9 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Ohio That Serve Some Of The Best Home Cooked Meals

In a day and age where food options abound, it's refreshing to know you can still find scrumptious mom and pop restaurants in Ohio. (If you ask me, the secret to success is a family recipe.) Here are 9 family (or locally) owned and operated restaurants in Ohio that serve up some exceptional, home-cooked cuisine:

1. Mom’s Restaurant (Franklin)

Nobody does it better than mom, right? Connected to a gas station, this unsuspecting restaurant is a hidden gem that serves up exceptional, home-cooked breakfast food. We recommend ordering the biscuits and gravy (pictured) here. Mom's Restaurant is located at 1111 William C Good Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. To learn more, visit the Facebook page for Mom's Restaurant.

2. Jukebox Pizza (Waterford)

Come here for the homemade pizza and hometown feel, stay for the scrumptious desserts. Jukebox pizza is located at 650 Main St., Waterford, OH 45786. Check out Jukebox Pizza's website to learn more.

3. Whitey's Diner (Fremont)

The sign pictured above says it all. For a truly epic breakfast, stop at Whitey's Diner, where the portions are hefty and the prices are affordable. It is located at 216 E State St., Fremont, OH 43420. To learn more, visit the website for Whitey's Diner.

4. Berardi’s Family Kitchen (Sandusky)

The unbelievably delicious family-made french fries here have been around since 1939, when they were first served at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Make a trip to 1019 W. Perkins Ave. in Sandusky to try out these iconic fries. Check out the website for Berardi’s Family Kitchen to learn more.

5. New Riegel Cafe (New Riegel)

Two words: Barbecue ribs. Get the barbecue ribs and thank us later. New Riegel Cafe is located at 14 N Perry St., New Riegel, OH 44853. Visit New Riegel Cafe's website to learn more.

6. Watt's Family Restaurant (Utica)

For a hearty, home-cooked meal, be sure to check out Watt's Restaurant when you're in the Utica area. (Pictured is the pork chop country special.) And be sure to save room for dessert. (We recommend the coconut creme pie.) Watt's Restaurant is located at 77 South Main St., Utica, OH 43080. Check out the website for Watt's Family Restaurant to learn more.

7. K's Hamburger Shop (Troy)

This hometown diner is known for their burgers, but their breakfast options are just as satisfying. (Be sure to bring cash, as this is a cash only establishment.) K's Hamburger Shop is located at 117 E Main St., Troy, OH 45373. For more information, visit the website for K's Hamburger Shop.

8. Nutcracker Family Restaurant (Pataskala)

This family favorite '50s-style diner features authentic jukeboxes and some of the best burgers, sandwiches and hotdogs around. (Not to mention incredible desserts.) Nutcracker Family Restaurant is located at 63 E. Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Check out Nutcracker Family Restaurant's website to learn more.

9. The Blueberry Cafe (Bellbrook)

After you find yourself stuffed from the most satisfying brunch of your life, "The Muffin Man" comes around to entice you with warm, homemade muffins you simply can't resist - no matter how stuffed you are. The Blueberry Cafe is located at 72 Bellbrook Plz, Bellbrook, OH 45305. Visit The Blueberry Cafe's Facebook page to learn more.

Have you been to any of these mom and pop restaurants in Ohio? Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if we happened to leave your favorite eatery off the list, nominate it for a chance to be featured in a future article.

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