About
We started Akron Foodie to celebrate local restaurants, hidden gems, and businesses with strong values, highlighting places that people might not yet know about. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the flavors, creativity, and stories behind Akron’s food scene.
Akron Foodie celebrates local dining and treats with honesty and approachability.
Our family explores Akron’s restaurants, coffee shops, and favorite food spots, sharing real experiences and reviews so you can make informed choices about where to eat and explore.
We believe in simple ideas, strong relationships, and lasting impact. What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
What we do:
Akron Foodie offers hosted review packages designed to showcase your restaurant, café, bakery, brewery, or food business to a local audience.
Our hosted review packages provide full coverage of your menu, products, or dining experience through social media content, including in-feed posts, stories, and reels.
All experiences are hosted by your business for our family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) and are compensated based on the package selected.
Important to Know
All experiences in these packages are hosted by the business
Content reflects our true perspective and experience — if we don’t have anything positive to highlight, we will still provide informative feedback
Posting timelines are shared after booking
No guaranteed outcomes — just honest exposure and connection
Hosted Foodie Packages
The Taste Test
A straightforward introduction to your business through one hosted tasting experience.
Includes:
1 hosted dining or pick-up experience for our family of four
1 in-feed Instagram post
1 set of Instagram Stories (3–5 frames)
Informative review
Tag and location
What this looks like:
One hosted tasting or menu item experience for your audience
Short, honest review highlighting the experience
Quick moments shared in Stories
Business tagged and linked
Great for:
New menu items or seasonal dishes
Small local eateries, bakeries, or breweries
Quick visibility with a trusted local voice
The Consistency Test
A straightforward introduction to your business, showcasing the consistency of your excellence.
Includes:
2 hosted dining or pick-up experiences in one month
2 in-feed Instagram posts or Reels (30–60 sec)
Instagram Stories (before + during/after visit)
Honest storytelling review
Tag and location
What this looks like:
Two hosted tasting experiences showcasing the experience and consistency
Honest review with photos of dishes, drinks, and presentation
Stories showing behind-the-scenes moments and reactions
Business tagged and linked throughout
Great for:
Seasonal menus or tasting events
Experiences you want your audience to picture themselves enjoying
Increased engagement and storytelling
The Full Feast – Maximum Exposure
A full-featured look at your business through multiple hosted experiences.
Includes:
4 hosted dining or pick-up experiences in 4–6 weeks
3–4 in-feed Instagram posts or Reels (30–60 sec)
Stories shared throughout each experience
Honest detailed review and recommendations
Tag and location
What this looks like:
Full coverage of hosted tastings or menu items
Detailed review highlighting flavors, service, and presentation
Reels capturing the food experience in motion
Stories shared throughout each experience
Audience engagement on behalf of the brand
Business tagged and linked
Great for:
Grand openings, food festivals, or special launches
Seasonal menus or new product lines
Businesses wanting lasting, high-visibility content
Businesses looking to increase exposure and drive more sales through repeated visits
How Hosted Reviews Work
Your business provides a dining experience or product for our family of four
We experience and share it honestly on Akron Foodie social media
Content includes posts, Stories, and/or Reels as described in your package
Businesses are tagged and linked throughout
No scripts. No forced hype. Just a genuine perspective
Ready to Work Together
If you’re a small business looking to reach Akron audiences through genuine, inclusive content, I’d love to connect.