
Melissa Walker-Horn
Easter Treats
Buy your goodies and meals local for Easter on April 17.
Updated 4/7/2022
Treats
Anastasiades Exclusive Chocolates
Get your fill of chocolate eggs with maple pecan, peanut butter and fudge flavors, or go classic with a chocolate bunny or cross. Snag some gourmet jellybeans, too, and put them all in a beautiful Easter basket. In-store, carryout, curbside pickup and shipping, North Canton,
From candy apple options like chocolate-covered with bunny Peeps to caramel crisp brownies, this boutique has dozens of sweet delicacies. In-store, curbside pickup or delivery, Medina
Bring smiles to your family with adorable cake pops including chocolate, funfetti bunny, vanilla chick and a carrot cake Easter egg. Pickup or delivery and pop-up shop at the Hudson Metropolis Popcorn April 16, Kent
Cherish nostalgia while shopping for chocolate-covered Peeps, flavor-filled jellybeans, colorful M&Ms, chocolate bunnies, lambs and chicks and more from this old-timey confectionary. In-store or curbside pickup, Hartville
French macarons, pavlovas, cookies, spiced carrot cookies and more fun spring collections can be preordered to share with family and friends. Order online and pick up April 16
Enjoy chocolate-covered nuts, pretzels, toffees and cordials at this classic chocolatier. Also, try a 6-ounce whipped chocolate nut egg. In-store, curbside pickup or delivery, Hartville
With a combo like house-made ice cream from Chill Ice Cream Co. and artisanal chocolate made using local ingredients, these goodies will win over your Easter peeps. Treat loved ones to unique flavors like tart cherry fruit creams and Kentucky bourbon ganache-filled chocolates. In-store or online, Akron
Grab your favorite pies, like apple or Boston cream, along with cutout cookies, assorted chocolates, meringue and lamb cakes. This popular bakery gets hyped for a fresh-baked loaf of bread and lemon coconut torte. Call to place your order, 440-526-0499, bakery Broadview Heights, winery and bakery, Richfield

Savor freshly made custard, house-made hard ice cream, yogurts and sorbets in flavors such as blueberry cheesecake and chocolate almond. Also, for a limited time, try Easter Egg ice cream, a chocolate malted ice cream blended with mini malted Easter eggs. Available at all Pav’s Creamery locations, delivered via DoorDash
Meals
Dine on gourmet dishes including grilled rack of lamb paired with roasted baby carrots, onions with goat cheese polenta or veal chop with roasted red peppers, spinach, creamy asparagus, rice and more at one of Gervasi Vineyard’s restaurants. Dine in at Crush House, Bistro or Twisted Olive restaurants on Easter
Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
Satisfy cravings for either brunch or dinner with meals that serve two to four. Choose glazed ham, seasoned green beans and au gratin potatoes for dinner or French toast baked with raspberry sauce, beef tenderloin and sweet potato tots for brunch. Lift your spirits by adding mimosas or bloody marys to brunch. Order carryout meals by April 12, pick up April 16, Hudson
Satisfy cravings for either brunch or dinner with meals that serve two to four. Choose glazed ham, seasoned green beans and au gratin potatoes for dinner or French toast baked with raspberry sauce, beef tenderloin and sweet potato tots for brunch. Lift your spirits by adding mimosas or bloody marys to brunch. Order carryout meals by April 12, pick up April 16, Hudson
No more searching high and low for a great vegan option this Easter. Enjoy meals like the asparagus cauliflower bake and desserts like vegan donuts, gluten-free frosted cookies, mini cheesecakes and carrot cake with cashew icing. Carryout and delivery, pick up April 14 & 15, Akron

Ms. Julie's Kitchen
If you’d rather get dressed up and dine in person, reserve a spot for Easter dinner at Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s. Savor sophisticated fare like cashew-crusted trout and filet mignon. There is a kid’s menu with approachable dishes such as spaghetti in marinara. Dine in on Easter, Akron
Baskets & Toys
Select a plush toy for the kids’ baskets and get some wall decor or a plant for yourself this Easter. Order online for curbside pickup, Medina
Fill an Easter basket with sweets like candy, savory treats like cheese or a mix of both. Order online, Brunswick
Think outside the box — or basket — this year with unique puzzles, toys, gag gifts and more for family and friends. In person or online for shipping or pickup, Kent
Have more options or updates to add to the list? Email kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com.