5 Cafes in Downtown, Canton OH That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 cafes in Downtown, Canton OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five spots in and around Downtown Canton, Ohio, that serve alcohol and double as places to eat or linger. It is for anyone planning a lunch, dinner or evening out who wants a drink with the meal. Each business is listed on Google as serving alcohol, and the order is set by Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry covers hours, address, features and what reviewers mention.
#1
Bender's Tavern
★ 4.7 (1,497 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$20–80 per person
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Bender's Tavern is a seafood restaurant at 137 Court Ave SW, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and from 4 pm on Mondays, closed Sundays. Reviewers mention a large, attractive dining room, attentive service, a broad menu and a pleasant outdoor patio. It is noted for its beer selection, cocktails and wine list, and it offers happy-hour drinks and food and live music.
Best for: Seafood dinners and celebrations
- Address
- 137 Court Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Ida's Cafe
★ 4.8 (231 Google reviews)Bar$10–20 per person
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Ida's Cafe is a neighborhood bar at 1715 Bryan Ave SW that opens at 8 am most days and stays open until 1 am. Reviewers mention good food at low cost, a well-made Bloody Mary, a cooked-to-order burger from the late-night bar menu and a welcoming local crowd. There is a pool table, pinball machine and lottery, plus happy-hour drinks and food.
Best for: Casual bar food and games
- Address
- 1715 Bryan Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–1 am; Mon 8 am–1 am; Sat 8 am–1 am; Sun 12 pm–1 am; Thu 8 am–1 am; Tue 8 am–1 am; Wed 8 am–1 am
#3
Fromage du Monde
★ 4.9 (127 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Fromage du Monde is a women-owned cheese shop and restaurant at 340 4th St NW, open Tuesday through Saturday with dinner service Thursday to Saturday. Reviewers mention a focused menu, melty paninis, cheese samples before buying, European butter and outdoor evenings with wine and cheese. It handled a large group well according to one reviewer, and it offers catering and a wine list.
Best for: Cheese, wine and small plates
- Address
- 340 4th St NW, Canton, OH 44702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–4 pm; Wed 11 am–4 pm
#4
The Desert Inn
★ 4.6 (933 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$30–40 per person
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The Desert Inn is a women-owned Mediterranean restaurant at 204 12th St NW, open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sundays and Mondays. Reviewers mention large portions, lamb kabobs, family-style eating, a dessert drink called the dirty mother and attentive visits to the table. It has a fireplace, a strong cocktail and wine list, and offers delivery and curbside pickup.
Best for: Family-style Mediterranean dinners
- Address
- 204 12th St NW, Canton, OH 44703, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
George's Lounge
★ 4.5 (1,314 Google reviews)Bar$10–20 per person
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George's Lounge is a bar at 229 Cleveland Ave NW, open from 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention a long oval bar, vintage booths, old signs, an old jukebox, burgers and fried pickles, though one found a burger overcooked. It offers live music, happy-hour food and drinks, and outdoor seating.
Best for: Late-night burgers and live music
- Address
- 229 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 pm–2 am; Mon Closed; Sat 5 pm–2 am; Sun Closed; Thu 5 pm–12 am; Tue 5 pm–12 am; Wed 5 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 10 cafes in Downtown, Canton OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Bender's Tavern and The Desert Inn take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Ida's Cafe opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Bender's Tavern ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,497 reviews. Ida's Cafe is second at 4.8 from 231 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Canton OH are open late?
Ida's Cafe stays open until 1 am; George's Lounge stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bender's Tavern $20–80; Ida's Cafe $10–20; Fromage du Monde $10–20; The Desert Inn $30–40; George's Lounge $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bender's Tavern, Ida's Cafe, Fromage du Monde, The Desert Inn and George's Lounge.
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