Frank's Place on Market

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  I have been a regular at Franks for more years than I would like to admit.  While I like to diversify my watering holes, I usually end up at Franks at the end of the night and at least once a week.  Every time I go there I see someone I know but often times I end up meeting someone new.  You never really know what you're going to get when you go there.  The crowd is pretty unique on the weekends.
  
  Bartenders are GREAT and so very friendly and I count them among my friends.  Drink prices are higher than average but your glass will never be empty.  Food is good and Frank runs some excellent specials.  Half-off burger nite on Thursday is highly recommended.  They also book some pretty good music on the weekends and is really worth the stop if you have never been there.  Great place to top off a Highland Square bar crawl.

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  Posted on 07.05.12 Jennifer W.

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  Yes this is a local bar, and usually it's filled mainly with "regulars", but for cheap drinks and great food you can't beat it! Th burgers are great, the wings have some unusual flavor choices, and there are specials almost every night. I love the Friday night steak special, and for $12 you really can't beat it. Every Wednesday they have a special menu to choose from that you can preview on their website. We have partaken in that menu several times, and it has always been impressive!!

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  Posted on 01.11.12 Jen K.

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  The bar itself is very small, nothing bad, nothing good just a regular dive. The problem is you might encounter few crackheads hanging out and looking to start trouble, don't bother going there

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  Posted on 10.28.11 Ian f.

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  We bought a Groupon to try this establishment out because we live in the neighborhood. We went around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and found four other tables occupied for dinner and the bar was a quarter full.
  
  This is actually a small cozy place with only about 10 - 12 tables for dining and a large half moon bar. Different t-shirts were pinned to the wall and that was interesting. Tonight, Halloween decorations were all over.
  
  Our server tended to us quickly, asking for our drink orders and telling us the specials for the night. He was efficient but not too warm or welcoming.
  
  Our food came out quickly. I had their chicken wings (a dozen wings for $8). I asked if I could split the flavors but the server said no :( The wings were tasty, coated in some teriyaki sauce but they did not "wow" me.
  
  I did not feel welcomed and felt a little uncomfortable here. I will probably not be coming back here soon.

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  Posted on 10.11.11 Quin A.

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  Located on the edge of Highland Square, this isn't a bar that is popular with people my age (21-25).  I only have been here because my friend was getting tired of the normal bar routine.  However, I was surprised to find that this was not a bad bar.  Drinks were cheap and people there were friendly and wouldn't hassle you, as Michael C. said.
  
  This serves as more of a neighborhood bar than anything else, really.  You can tell by the crowd that goes here (mostly regulars) and how this really is a place where everybody knows your name.  This is also the bar with the shortest wait on drinks and the emptiest bar along Market St.  It's nothing special, but it certainly can be enjoyable.

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  Posted on 07.07.11 Zack H.

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  This is def the best bar in Akron.  Hit this place two or three weekends in a row and you might become a regular.  A true Cheers place if there ever was.  I used to play softball for Frank's, he is the best bar owner ever!  You cannot have a bad time here.  No one hassles you, the drinks are affordable and the food is extremely great for a bar.  It is small and intimate, when you are talking with your friends, you can hear them.  They always have events going on and lots of fun characters frequent this bar.  The parking lot is sketchy so make sure you never leave alone.

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  Posted on 06.10.09 Michael C.

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  Frank's Place has a cozy feel, as it's a tiny little dive. I've been here plenty of times. On most visits, karaoke is in the air and friends are all gathered 'round to join in the singing. Games, singing, drinking, all are part of the funs times that can be found here. There isn't really any particular type of crowd this place caters to, though one it certainly doesn't appeal to would be your typical 20-30 something yuppie crowd. For the rest of us, come one, come all. Bring a friend, make a friend, and have a seat.

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  Posted on 03.13.09 Kent S.

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