9 Unassuming Restaurants in Ohio To Add to Your Dining Bucket List

Sometimes, it's the restaurants without all the frills that make the best food. Throughout Ohio, you can find local dives that serve unbelievably delicious cuisine if you look closely enough.

The following are just nine more of our favorite unassuming restaurants in the Buckeye State that serve up the most delicious diner food, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and more. You'll definitely want to add them to your Ohio dining bucket list.

1. The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Greenville

"Home of the famous Maid-Rite, Cheese-Rite, and Big Jim," this unsuspecting sandwich shop upholds a strange tradition. Visitors stick their chewing gum outside along the "Wall of Gum" and come inside for what is arguably Ohio's best loose-meat sandwich. You can also order delicious ice cream and shakes, chips, and ice-cold beer.

The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe is open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Address: 125 N Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331

2. M&M Family Diner, Logan

For some delicious home cooking and hearty breakfast options just like grandma makes, check out M&M Family Diner in Logan. Grab a fresh, hot stack of pancakes and scrambled eggs, a diner-style burger and fries, or one of the scrumptious homemade desserts—like slices of cherry pie—from the dessert display.

The diner is open from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Address: 34 W Main St., Logan, OH 43138.

3. Peach's Place, Crooksville

A beloved eatery among locals, this is the perfect place to stop for homemade meals and pizza, depending on what you're in the mood for. It's one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Ohio. We recommend ordering the daily special whenever you go, but of course, you can't go wrong with a fresh, made-to-order pizza.

Peach's Place is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Address: 121 E Main St., Crooksville, OH 43731.

4. Frednecks Pizza, Bainbridge

In our opinion, this pizza joint makes some of the best pies in the state. Drop into Frednecks Pizza for a delicious slice, ice-cold craft beer, and some live music or local meetups. The brand also owns a mini mart on 144 State Route 772, where you can grab all sorts of salty and sweet snacks for the road, ice-cold drinks, and homemade desserts. Both locations are equally inviting and always up to something fun.

Frednecks Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Address: 113 W Main St., Bainbridge, OH 45612

5. 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, but they also have other mouth-watering options like country-fried steak, chicken and dumplings, and more.

Mom's Restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Address: 1111 William C Good Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005

6. Goldie's Deli Restaurant, Strongsville

If you're in the mood for a classic deli sandwich or a scrumptious breakfast on the go, Goldie's Deli and Restaurant has you covered. Stop in for their signature Reuben sandwich, pastrami on rye, cheeseburgers, and croissant breakfast sandwiches. This local favorite will easily satisfy your appetite, plus the memorabilia and celebrity mural on the inside are sure to delight.

Goldie's Deli and Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday until 8 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 13359 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136

7. Oler’s Bar and Grill, Findlay

This "hole in the wall" Mexican restaurant is family-owned and operated, and has been serving Findlay for more than 40 years. The Tex-Mex here is out of this world, as are the margaritas. Drop in for some authentic tacos, customized tostadas (like the Chipotle Chicken BBQ), or a juicy pulled pork slider, and enjoy it on the outdoor patio.

Oler's Bar & Grill is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Closed at 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday). Address: 708 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840

8. The Leaf, Wooster

Formerly The Parlour Restaurant, The Leaf still offers many fan-favorites that regulars knew and loved. Enjoy a fantastic brunch of house-made scones, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, or loaded omelettes. Or, stop by for dinner and order a signature cocktail, beer-battered fish and chips, smash burgers, and more. The plethora of vegan and gluten-free options is also a plus!

The Leaf is open Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch. Closed Monday. Address: 203 W Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691

9. Hickie's Hamburger Inn, New Boston

The delectable cheeseburgers are just one reason to visit this cozy local dive. Hickie's Hamburger Inn also serves up hearty bean soup, sweet cornbread, and savory gravy-covered fries, among other delicious sides. Between the food, the signature red roof, and classic Americana memorabilia on the inside, it's hard not to stop and stay a while.

Hickie's Hamburger Inn is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Address: 3800 Rhodes Ave., New Boston, OH 45662

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