Established in 1850 by German immigrant John Young.  Patrons who arrived by canal boats, horses, and carriages to John and Elizabeth Young's log cabin tavern on Nesmith Lake were served all-you-can-eat bluegill sandwiches free of charge.  Later, the Youngs served fish and chicken dinners for 25 cents.

  Eventually their son Lewis bought the business, tore down the log cabin, and built a new restaurant that was enlarged in 1905 to include a hotel with 100 rooms.  Two years later it burned down, but was rebuilt that same year on its 1905 foundation and reopened in 1908.  Young's closed January 7, 2004 after five generations of family ownership. 

  The city of Akron purchased Young's in 2007 for $760,000 with hopes of developing it.  They signed a development agreement with the nonprofit Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition to collaborate and come up with ideas for the site.  In August 2009 Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and the city held two open houses for potential developers. Due to the extensive deterioration and cost of renovation of the building, Young's was demolished on December 6, 2010.

  Plans are being finalized and the property is expected to be purchased from the city by Akron's Bennett Construction Management, Inc..