Best BBQ in Akron

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in **Akron, OH** at **1675 Diagonal Rd**

Slow-Smoked. Soul-Made. Akron-Raised.

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Real Soul Food, Made From Scratch

Ribs, soul rolls, mac and cheese, and fried seafood — the real thing, on Diagonal Road since day one.

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The Soul Rolls

Our signature. Crispy, stuffed with smoky BBQ filling, and unlike anything else in Akron. Order them first.

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On Diagonal Road, Akron

Ken Houston Jr. opened Nephew's to feed this neighborhood right. First-time visitors get treated like regulars. That part was always the point.

Our Story

Slow-Smoked, Soul-Made, Akron-Raised

Nephew's is the kind of place you find because someone who loves you told you about it. Ken Houston Jr. built it on Akron's west side with one idea: cook real soul food, feed real people.

What our guests are saying

Maaaaaan. Listen y’all. This is hands down THEEE BEST soul food/ southern food I’ve had in my life. I’ve lived down south and Nephews tops it all. The Mac and Cheese tastes like granny hand mixed it in her house shoes and Robe while listening to The Commodores. The BBQ sauce has a sweet spicy kick t

Jennifer Lynn

The food was great. I could not believe I was driving by this place. I finally stopped in and got the rib dinner with fried grits (I know it sounds weird but it is great. Make sure you ask for extra seasoning on the fried grits) The ribs and the sauce were perfect. The soul rolls were tasty, and the

Quentine Harris

I was shocked at the quality of food. Watching them make the food you could tell they were really loving what they do. I also liked their creative spins on food. I got the nephew burger and I couldn't put it down until it was gone. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go b

Ryan Berthold

My first time visiting Nephews and the food was great!!! I picky about where I go but I have heard great things about this place and wanted to try it! I ordered a porch chop dinner crispy juicy just how I like them thank you nephews for the good dinner…. Knapp time will definitely recommend you to