Diners Don't Need a Wine List, But Still
Montrose / Fairlawn · Akron · Family American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
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The wine list at Yours Truly reads like a gas station shelf curated by someone who Googled 'wine brands people have heard of.' Eleven labels, all familiar faces from the supermarket aisle, nothing that suggests anyone here has thought hard about wine. It exists because a family diner needs to offer wine — not because anyone cares about what's in the glass.
Eleven labels is less a wine list and more a holding pattern. You've got Imagery Cab, 19 Crimes Red Blend, Ava Grace Red Blend, Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc, Seaglass Riesling, Rodney Strong Chardonnay, and a Mionetto Prosecco to round things out — every single one a recognizable mass-market brand you can find at your nearest Giant Eagle. The regional spread technically hits California, New Zealand, and Italy, but that's generous framing for what amounts to a grocery run. There are no small producers, no interesting appellations, no sense that the list evolved beyond its opening day.
With only 11 labels and a casual all-day format, it's likely most or all of these are available by the glass — which is fine, because nobody's ordering a bottle of 19 Crimes with their pancakes. The glass program technically gives you options across red, white, and bubbly, but the ceiling is low and the floor isn't far below it.
Mionetto Prosecco — $9
In a list this flat, the Prosecco is your safest play — it's bright, low-stakes, and nobody ever regretted bubbles with brunch. Mionetto is reliable, and at casual diner pricing, it won't sting.
Seaglass Riesling
Most people at a diner this size are reaching for the Chardonnay on autopilot. The Seaglass Riesling is the more interesting pour — off-dry, food-friendly, and actually a better match for the sweeter brunch-forward menu than anything else on this list.
19 Crimes Red Blend
The marketing budget on 19 Crimes is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. It's a soft, jammy, one-note red that checks a box but delivers nothing memorable — and at diner markup, you're paying a premium for a label you already know is middling.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Burger
Counterintuitive, maybe, but the Kim Crawford's bright acidity and citrus edge cuts through a greasy diner burger better than any of the reds on this list. It's not a classic pairing — it's just the one that actually works here.
The Bottom Line
Yours Truly is a solid diner doing diner things — the wine list is an afterthought, and that's fine, because you're probably here for the eggs anyway. Order the Prosecco or a Riesling, skip the red blends, and put your energy into the food.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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