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Best BBQ in Akron

Slow-Smoked. Soul-Made. Akron-Raised.
Real Soul Food, Made From Scratch

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

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

On Diagonal Road, Akron

Derrick 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.

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 L.

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 H.

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 B.

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

Tosha D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for BBQ ribs, chicken, and soul food favorites with comforting sides, seafood sandwiches, and classic desserts in Akron.

  • Southern Food: Southern favorites span ribs, pork chops, and seafood, with vegetable sides, macaroni and cheese, and traditional desserts. Examples include Turkey Ribs, 2 Pork Chops with Fries, Shrimp Po Boy, Mac and Cheese, Fried Okra, and Banana Pudding.
  • Soul Food: Soul food meals feature chops, gizzards, and BBQ chicken alongside soul rolls, vegetable sides, and pudding or cake. Examples include 2 Soul Rolls, Turkey Chops, Gizzards with Fries, BBQ Chicken, Cabbage, and Lemon Pound Cake.
  • American Food: American comfort food covers burgers, fish sandwiches, chicken tenders, and wings, with fries and macaroni and cheese available. Examples include Turkey Burger, Cheese Burger, Salmon Sandwich, Chicken Tenders with Fries, Wings & Fries, and Mac and Cheese.
  • Chicken: Chicken comes as tenders, wings, and BBQ portions, with sandwich, dinner, and fries formats plus gizzards. Examples include Chicken Tenders, Wings & Fries, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tender Sandcwich, Wing Dinner, and Gizzards with Fries.
  • Sandwiches: Sandwiches feature fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, ribs, and pork chops, including a shrimp po’ boy and a pork chop option with fries. Examples include Salmon Sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy, Catfish Sandwich, Chicken Tender Sandcwich, Rib Sandwich, and Pork Chop Sandwich with Fries.

Additionally, explore Seafood, Fish, BBQ, Drinks, Ribs, Burgers, Dinner, Desserts, and Wings.

We are also known for BBQ Restaurant.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Akron, OH at 1675 Diagonal Rd

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Akron, Barberton, Copley, Norton, Portage Lakes, Fairlawn, Summit County, Infant of Prague Villa, Montrose, Pigeon Creek, Cuyahoga Falls, Cottage Grove, Krumroy, Botzum, Western Star, Stoney Hill, Montrose-Ghent, Sawyerwood, Ghent, and Tallmadge.

Our location

Map showing the location of Nephew's on 1675 Diagonal Rd in Akron
Nephew's

Akron, OH

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