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LeBron James Opens Buckets Restaurant in Akron
New eatery aims to bring community together in NBA star's hometown.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:21am
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LeBron James' new Buckets restaurant aims to be a lively community hub in his hometown of Akron.Akron TodayNBA superstar LeBron James is opening a new restaurant called Buckets in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The restaurant, located inside the House Three Thirty community center, is set to open on April 1, 2026 and is part of the LeBron James Family Foundation's mission to support the Akron community.
Why it matters
The opening of Buckets represents LeBron James' continued commitment to giving back to Akron, the city where he grew up. The restaurant is designed to be a gathering place for the community, aligning with the foundation's goal of empowering youth and families through educational and community-based initiatives.
The details
Buckets will feature a menu focused on comfort foods and will aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere for patrons to 'stay and talk and engage.' The new restaurant is located within the House Three Thirty complex, a multi-use facility that also houses the LeBron James Family Foundation offices.
- Buckets is scheduled to open on April 1, 2026.
The players
LeBron James
NBA superstar and founder of the LeBron James Family Foundation, which is opening the Buckets restaurant in Akron.
What they’re saying
“Buckets is a place that's comfortable that you want to stay and talk and engage and that goes back to who we are as a foundation when we first started this movement.”
— LeBron James
The takeaway
The opening of Buckets restaurant represents LeBron James' continued commitment to investing in and supporting the Akron community, providing a new gathering place for residents to connect over comfort food and community.
