Sparta Steak House & Lounge

Location : Sparta Steak House & Lounge 1101 12th St NW, Canton
(330) 454-6343 Is located in the heart of Canton. You have to remember not to judge a book by it's cover. When Sparta opened, this was a beautiful neighborhood. But now it is an urban setting. I wasn't worried because I saw two police officers enter before me and I felt safe. Once inside I felt as if the clock rolled back to years gone by and I wished the walls could talk. A decorative wooden bar lines the far wall of the spacious dimly lit dining room. The setting is dated, but has loads of character. It's charming for most but could be a bit challenging for those who don't get around to well. The bathrooms are downs stairs. Location is a B-

The Food: The appetizer that I was served was not worth ordering again, but the dinner portions are generous so skip the appetizers. I must say however that The Sparta is my new place for a great cut of beef. When it comes to a great steak there are two very important things; the quality of the cut and the way that it is cooked/prepared. There isn't much that you can say about a perfectly cooked quality steak. It was fresh, juicy and delicious. The quality is Top Shelf and the sides were not fancy, but were the perfect compliment for the best Steak that I've had in some time. Do you and your family a favor and skip the long lines at the Big Box Chain steakhouses and come to the SPARTA ! Food is an A

The Service : I like a place that treats me like a king and gets me what I want. That's how service is supposed to be. Let's face it this is a Mom & Pop steakhouse. The service is great and ownership is present. The chains need to take a lesson and visit the Sparta Steak House & Lounge. Service gets an A +


Over FoodSnob Grade an A

Almost Heaven Ice Cream

The Location: Almost Heaven Ice Cream is in a very nice country setting located in Stark County. Officially 6590 Middlebranch Ave NE Canton OH 44721 330-587-1094. Almost Heaven Ice Cream is the perfect distance for a nice drive into the country for a fantastic feast for you frosty frenzy. The building was recently constructed and is an exceptionally clean facility for making their specialties. There is spacious parking and clean shaded areas to enjoy that are free from bees and other pests. They also have a drive thru and they accept credit and debit cards. Rated A+

The Food: Move over Ben and uh, uh what was that other guys name? Seriously this is hands down the very BEST HOMEMADE ICE CREAM that I have ever tasted!! And it's not only the Ice Cream itself, if that makes any sense to you, it is the quality of the product as a whole. When they hand you a cone of butter pecan ice cream and you sink your face into this creamy cold concoction you are ALMOST IN HEAVEN. When they first handed me a cone I was so impressed with the generosity of whole pecans and the rich cream that I had to check out the other flavors like chocolate almond, buckeye, strawberry too many to name. Bring a cooler because you'll want to take some home. Wow, I really can't say enough about the ice cream but the ALL BEEF CONEY's and HOMEMADE SAUCE are also a great value and very tasty. Food is an A+

The Service: ALMOST HEAVEN ICE CREAM is a family owned and operated business. I was there so many times last season I think I met everyone from the Owner to His son and the rest of the friendly bunch. Service is Great This is an A + business and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED