Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with these food, drink options in Stark County

Bev Shaffer, Canton Repository

Whether you have Irish roots or not, there's an undeniable charm to St. Patrick’s Day.

In Ohio, where winter tends to linger, the emergence of vibrant greens is a welcome change. The infectious cheer that fills the air, coupled with the promise of good luck − it's a day worth celebrating.

I’ve rounded up a collection of irresistible food and drink options to help you embrace the spirit of the day. Get your Irish on with this delightful St. Patrick's Day spread – from a classic corned beef sandwich, coffee-themed drinks, some shamrock cutout cookies, to a taste of specialty beers crafted by local breweries.

Be sure to call ahead and check for special location hours throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Another location: Royal Docks to open another taproom. Where is Stark-based brewer heading?

Irish legend states that each leaf of a three- or four-leaf clover has meaning.
Irish legend states that each leaf of a three- or four-leaf clover has meaning.

Add in a sprinkle of Irish sayings, and you're all set to celebrate the luck of the Irish in Stark County. Here's one to get you started: Legend says that each leaf of the clover has a meaning: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and, if you can find a four-leaf clover, the fourth leaf represents luck.

BEVERAGES

M&H Beans Coffee Roastery

706 S. Main St., North Canton; 330-407-2981

Featuring: Pappy McDaniel with house-made maple bourbon syrup.

Tremont Coffee

215 Erie St. N, Massillon; 330-268-5974; 4859 Tuscarawas St. W, Perry Township; 330-268-1222; and 540 N. Main St., North Canton; 234-209-9347.

Featuring: Shamrock moonshine (served cold or hot); minty triple shot white or dark chocolate latte; chocolate minty match tea drink.

Shamrock Mmoonshine from Tremont Coffee Co., pictured served cold with nitro cold brew coffee, white chocolate peppermint infused with white or dark chocolate and decorated with a green white chocolate drizzle.
Shamrock Mmoonshine from Tremont Coffee Co., pictured served cold with nitro cold brew coffee, white chocolate peppermint infused with white or dark chocolate and decorated with a green white chocolate drizzle.

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The Human Bean

4301 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township; 330-754-6750; and 4660 Tuscarawas St. W, Perry Township; 234-214-8403

Featuring: Irish cream mocha; green tea smoothie.

Samantha’s Downtown and Rae’s on Court Premier Cocktail Bar

217 Market Ave. N, Canton; 330-453-1110; and 218 Court Ave. NW, Canton; 330-453-1110

Featuring: Crazy leprechaun; Irish peppermint patty; Bailey’s chocolate pudding shot.

The crazy leprechaun is one of several alcoholic St. Patrick's Day weekend specials at Samantha's Downtown and Rae's on Court in Canton.
The crazy leprechaun is one of several alcoholic St. Patrick's Day weekend specials at Samantha's Downtown and Rae's on Court in Canton.

Table Six Kitchen + Bar

6113 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township, 330-305-1666

Featuring: Irish coffee.

If you've not had Irish coffee, Table Six Kitchen + Bar is serving up this decadent drink consisting of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, brown sugar and strong coffee, with whipped cream on top.
If you've not had Irish coffee, Table Six Kitchen + Bar is serving up this decadent drink consisting of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, brown sugar and strong coffee, with whipped cream on top.

Fat Head’s Brewery

3885 Everhard Rd. NW, Plain Township; 330-244-8601

Featuring: Saint Fatty’s Irish Style red ale.

Muskellunge Brewing Company

425 5th St. NW, Canton; 513-802-3417

Featuring: Tam O’Shanter dortmunder.

Paradigm Shift

128 North Ave. NE, Massillon; 330-880-0008

Featuring: Irish Shift stout.

Codex Brewing

6305 Whipple Ave. NW, Plain Township; 330-305-2721

Featuring: Great Ex-Beer-Tations (Irish Red).

The Howlin’ Bird

123 S. Main St., North Canton; 234-714-9000

Featuring: Guinness draught cans; Jameson shots; shamrock milk shakes.

SAVORY, SWEET THINGS

Top of the Viaduct

607 Lincoln Way W, Massillon; 330-832-8292

Featuring: “Luck of the Irish” reuben.

Although we can't guarantee that this "Luck of the Irish" reuben at Top of the Viaduct in Massillon will bring you luck, it will satisfy your hunger.
Although we can't guarantee that this "Luck of the Irish" reuben at Top of the Viaduct in Massillon will bring you luck, it will satisfy your hunger.

Mulligan’s Restaurant & Pub

4118 Belden Village St. NW, Jackson Township; 330-493-8239

Featuring: Shepherd’s pie; bangers and mash.

Loby’s Grille

Bar and Grille: 4736 Hills and Dales Road NW in Jackson Township, 330-479-9860; Irish Pub and Grille: 8009 Hills and Dales Road NW in Jackson Township, 330-833-5000; and Loby's On CLE: 2730 Cleveland Ave. NW in Canton, 330-458-0904.

Featuring: Corned beef and cabbage; reubens; and Irish stew. Bagpipers will play.

Samantha’s

Downtown: 217 Market Ave. N in Canton, 330-453-1110; Frontier: 418 E. Maple St. in Hartville, 330-877-3423; Grill: 1909 W. Main St. in Louisville, 330-875-6111; and Sunny Corner: 4025 Hills and Dales Road NW in Plain Township, 330-493-0523.

Featuring: Corned beef and cabbage with potatoes.

The Howlin’ Bird

123 S. Main St., North Canton; 234-714-9000

Featuring: Corned beef and cabbage; reubens; fish and chips.

Little Chunk of Goodness

North Canton-based, licensed home bakery. Order at littlechunkofgoodness@gmail.com or through website.

Featuring: Mint chocolate chip cookies; St. Patrick’s Day themed The Inbox (monthly mystery box).

Shamrock cutout cookies would be the perfect sweet treat to begin or end your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Shamrock cutout cookies would be the perfect sweet treat to begin or end your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Stuffed Pastry

1310 S. Main St., North Canton; 330-526-6500

Featuring: Shamrock cutouts; Bailey’s Irish Cream puff (in green); chocolate Guinness cake; Lucky Charms cookies.

Checkerboard Cheesecake in Alliance is serving up two sizes of this shamrock cheesecake.
Checkerboard Cheesecake in Alliance is serving up two sizes of this shamrock cheesecake.

Checkerboard Cheesecake

353 E. Main St., Alliance; 330-821-4040

Featuring: Shamrock cheesecake; shamrock cutouts.

Reach Bev at bshaffer@gannett.com or 330-580-8318.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark eateries, coffee shops serving up food, drinks for St. Patrick's Day

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