Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cincinnati

"I love their breakfast!!!!!The kitchen sink is amazing and so is the service!!! Fried potatoes like my grandmother used to make....I recommend going..."

Justin Sowards

Tia Underwood

"Dined in for Saturday lunch after having ordered carryout many times. Counter order, lots of seating indoor and out. The staff was wonderful and..."

Clare Rexroad

"Speedy and delicious homestyle breakfast! Vegetarian options as well as hearty meat and egg based dishes. Sandwiches can be ordered in a wrap or a..."

Kylie Tokar

"Wow! This place was delicious, definitely a top choice for breakfast! The staff were super friendly and made you feel..."

Kaley Delosa-riker

"Located a block and a half (going south) from Alabama's Fish Bar and diagonal from Taft Ale's. B&A Street Kitchen offers a vast selection of comfort..."

Rise

Blue Jay Restaurant

83/100 (1196 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Took my two younger sisters here for brunch, and we all loved it! The wait staff were super attentive and the absolute friendliest, even though they..."

Rachel Hoople

"I just have to say thank you to all the hard-working staff. It's your efforts that make this place what it is. It's easy to see why this is local..."

Robert Saka

"This little neighborhood diner features a counter with an old-fashioned menu board surrounded by booths and four tops. The breakfast menu contains..."

Cathy Keibler

"Ate there twice; once with my two cousins and as my last meal before returning to NJ after staying with my cousin in Cincinnati for a week. Food was..."

Kyle Hoffman

"Nice, old time, family diner. Had the cheeseburger, home fries, and cole slaw. Had I known the cole slaw would be as good as it was, I would have..."

Jeff

"Northside neighborhood's classic diner. Open early morning thru late afternoon everyday but Sunday. Lots of breakfast and lunch options on the menu..."

nealy willy

"The food was outstanding, customer service was fabulous. All needs were met and staff/ waitresses were very respectful, very receiving, and helpful...."

TruVon Edwards

"Cozy little family owned restaurant in the middle of Northside. They have been there since 1967 for good reason. Great food, friendly service, very..."

Terry Eshom

"Good restaurant but terrible..."

Sweet Potato

"Been here over 30yrs. Love the customers. Love the employees, food and my boss. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary July..."

Teresa Brunner

Athenian Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently started working in the area and this is my new staple lunch spot. Not only is the food hot fresh and fantastic but the atmosphere and..."

Gloria Makepeace

"Me and my wife wanted to eat a Gyro but we were to far away from the Clifton so I suggested we find a place near by and I got to say not bad at all...."

Dan Reynolds

"We've lived in the Cincinnati area almost 25 years and have been looking for a go to spot for our gyro fix ever since. Mission Accomplished! Fast,..."

Steve Jaynes

"Great lunch spot, the dining room was full and had to sit outside. Fortunately there was great weather and made for a great experience. Plenty of..."

Robert Schweitzer

"Old school diner feel! Super Gyro was awesome. I've been before but the Super Gyro (feta cheese) really was a difference maker. Great service! I..."

Mark Bauknecht (Mark B.)

"This place is great! My family has been eating there for years. The food is always hot and cooked right in front of you. I’ve always had my order..."

Daniel Townsend

"My wife and I love going here for lunch at the Athenian, they have great food. But more than that the service is impeccable. Never a bad..."

Arthur Shomo

"First time at the restaurant. The service and food were excellent, the prices were competitive and we were offered free samples of menu items. We're..."

Michael Frye

"First time...gyro was fabulous! Great hot fries. Patty melt was missing thousand island dressing, but cooked well. Coleslaw was sweet and creamy!..."

Ann Patrick

"If you like gyros, or grilled sandwiches, stop here. They are fantastic. It's old and small, but most people would call that "cozy" the food is..."

Matt Hancock

"Had never been there before. Were out running errands so called ahead to pick-up a couple of gyros for lunch. Haven't had a great gyro since I moved..."

Karen Koss

"Very nice , service was great and food was VERY GOOD. Had not been their for over 30 years as my husband retired from his job. Still very..."

Pat Cornelius

"Great food and great service today! It's difficult to eat out for a vegan, and though they don't have many choices for me (1), the service made up..."

April Reed

"Just the perfect Gyro to..."

Amer Jreisat

"Best Gyro in town. Place has not changed in 50 years. Old School Greek..."

Brady Schuler

"What an amazing place! My Philly Cheesesteak gyro was awesome. A must..."

Kevin Smith

"Mediterranean gyro was delicious so was the baklava. Will come back again. The service was great as..."

Amber

"It it usually crowded at lunch but that is because the food is that damn good! Service is as quick as it can be when they are piling on the lunch..."

JohnC Johnson

"Had a great black & white gyro. Fast, friendly and delicious!..."

Jon Shaffer

Tucker's Restaurant - Vine St

"Deceiving location, very good food and friendly people. Classic American neighborhood..."

Jim Hancock

"Loved the place. The owners are friendly and such lovely people! As an international student, this diner feels more like an experience. It's a little..."

Ankur Bhattacharya (Nighthawk)

"Closed. Probably known to everyone else but we've been trying new Cinci breakfast spots as we live in NKY. We found the place with a sign in the..."

Alison Musser

"My boyfriend and I just visited for the first time last weekend and we loved Tucker Restaurant! Our server was so kind and welcoming for our first..."

Sam Turner

"Truly a gem. Been coming for 20 years. Awesome brunch. Home fries deluxe are perfection. I am not a biscuits and gravy guy but I will eat..."

Dave B.

"Kind of a whole in a wall restaurant. It is not that noticeable from the outside but its clientele is very local. So if you are an outsider look..."

Lame Loser

"A solid breakfast place. Don't be intimidated by the location. This is a classic spot and much beloved by the community. Prices are low and food is..."

Pierce Gohlke

"Food was simple, but delicious. It was our first time in the area and beakfast time so naturally, we turned to a google search. Tucker restaurant..."

Jason (JP)

"Historic neighborhood survivor spot. Get ready for great diner food in an atmosphere of neighborhood locals and corporate execs. Really great..."

Tom Koeninger

"This diner is an area treasure - from the food down to the service, this is everything you could want in a local restaurant. Unequivocally the best..."

Matt Pandl

"A Cincinnati legend. Classic, family-owned and operated diner who treats their diners like family. They have been feeding OTR for decades and it..."

Wyatt Baker

"It looks like a unassuming place from outside, small inside. I ordered the Greek omelette, it was light and fresh. I also tried the fried green..."

Teresa Skutchall

"Eclectic dinner with excellent food and a wide variety cooked the old fashioned way right across the room. Sketchy part of town but we've gone for..."

Ray Harrison

"One of the hidden gems of Cincinnati and OTR. Tried the French Toast, fries, cheeseburger, and a deli sandwich. Everything was reasonably priced. The..."

Derek Cunningham (DC)

"Seriously, why haven't I been here before? The food was excellent, I had the Classic Breakfast with goetta and my partner had the Six Cheese..."

Jon Paul McKinney

"Tucker's is a really good greasy spoon spot. They have plenty of vegetarian options and my husband and I especially enjoy the vegetarian version of..."

Dawn Borntrager

Hitching Post

82/100 (1642 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, nostalgic atmosphere and menu. Some pretty good chicken. Moist, tender, unadulterated chicken flavor. I would definitely eat here..."

Jaime Gunnell

"Very small restaurant but definitely worth the visit. Fried chicken was amazing! Staff was super nice. All in all an absolutely must come back! Thank..."

Jeff Alexander

"I was in Kellogg for work and we needed to grab a quick lunch. We stumbled across this local gem since it was the closest restaurant. This is exactly..."

Tiff L

"Was in the area on vacation and passed by and saw worlds best fried chicken. Knew we would need to try it. We called ahead and ordered a 13 piece..."

Jeff Harris

"I was in the area today on business and wanted to get some lunch before heading back to the Airport for my flight back to Atlanta. Worlds best fried..."

Phil Powell

"Great food, good prices, and the young lady who checked out and handed me my order was super friendly and adorable as can be! What a smile on that..."

Patrick Cincinnati

"The food is Delicious!!! The Best Fried Chicken and Chicken Gravy!!! the staff is very nice, clean restaurant, nice parking lot easy short walk. Good..."

Jennifer Nelson

"What a fun place; felt like The good ol days of yore. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was pretty tasty...."

Blake D.

"I has a 2 piece chicken dinner. It had chicken, a roll, mash potatoes, and Cole slaw. It was delicious. I would order it..."

Sandy Shrock

"5/5 I got the gravy cheese fries, cheese coney with everything, and a chicken breast; and thigh. I'll admit I was skeptical of the gravy for the..."

Ross

"This restaurant is an excellent under the radar greasey spoon. They have excellent choices. Their fried chicken is good but I go for the country..."

Christopher Bading

"This was my first time dining here My son and I love fried chicken an since it was recommended to me by my parents who love all their food especially..."

Nikki Souder

"I'm from cincinnati i've been going there eating for over 30 years... I live in Florida now but when I go up there on vacation I try to always go by..."

Ron Brewer

"It's a small and sometimes very busy LITTLE ace and that's how it's been for as long as I can remember. Chicken is great made fresh (so you will have..."

bary gebhart

"Great food and great prices. Happy, friendly staff. So far, they have the best Hoggie I've found in Cincinnati. I'll be there several times a week to..."

Gregory Brown

"World's best fish sandwich too. Lol. Love this place. Pies are great. Eating a chocolate fudge brownie this morning with my..."

Roger Carr

"Best chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy in town. You walk in and you feel like you are in Grandma's kitchen. The mashed potatoes are authentic not..."

Fred and Lisa m

"Amazing little spot with great food at even better prices. Been a long time customer when I'm in the..."

BsLyfe1025

The Echo

81/100 (1488 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome little diner. We were in town for a ballgame and a friend recommended we stop at Echo for breakfast. I got the hot mess and my wife got the..."

Kraig Carman

"This Diner was a pleasant surprise while visiting Cincinnati. The atmosphere was pleasant, the food (large portions) and service were very good...."

Andrea Caldwell

"This was one of the best breakfast places I have tried in Cincinnati. Could not take any pictures to justify how amazing the food looked, but..."

Afifa Zaheer

"We went here on a whim because we were driving thru Cincinnati. Can't wait to go back. Great food. Reasonable prices. Lots of options. Charming..."

Yale Levy

"Great diner! We had a short wait, but worth every..."

Eric Woltz

"Tried their goetta eggs Benedict as well as chicken and waffle and both were really good. Taste of the coffee was meh, but apart from that, enjoyed..."

Kashyap Sigdel

"Another wonderful time at the echo. My vegetable soup and grilled cheese were amazing. Fruit salad was lacking and milk was frozen. But they fixed..."

BH

"Just moved her from Phoenix, az this was my first breakfast experience and I absolutely loved it. Service was quick, constantly asking if we needed..."

Lyndelle Sanjuanero

"First time visit. It was busy but we were seated in less than ten minutes. Our waiter was friendly and accommodating. The food was plentiful and..."

Stephanie Woodward

"Wonderful diner environment with super friendly staff and delicious food. The portions were large and cooked to order. I always love a place with..."

Kelsey Storage

Chili Time Restaurant

"Attended a 94th birthday party for an Aunt today and these good people couldn't have been more kind. In addition to a menu that had something for..."

J Davis

"I was in Cincy for only three meals, and one of them just had to be Skyline!! It was just as I remembered from my childhood - no way to describe it..."

Patrick Williams

"Skyline is a Cincinnati institution. No matter if you like the chili or not the one thing you can't disagree on is the service you get at this..."

Rusty Lockett

"Great for any out of towner to love as their own , this chili is truly the taste of cincinnati , I even tried the chili on breaded FISH!!!! ,..."

JB 513RD

"I love this Skyline, friendly customer service, good portion sizes, and usually great value. I gotta knock off one star though, I’ve ordered cheese..."

TJ Quinn

"Had the 3 way with garlic toast! As usual, it was another great Skyline..."

Mike Emerson

"Great location, nice and new. Friendly folks working..."

Chris Whiteford

"This place is right near where I work and I am always very satisfied with my food and service. Always very fresh, a cut above most other Skyline..."

Neil Perrin

"Somehow this place has the best chili that I can remember since I was a kid eating at the original on Glenway. Absolutely perfect 👍 Not greasy or..."

Jim Snyder

"Had lunch with a former co-worker, his wife, and my granddaughter. We were catching up on old times. The waitress was very friendly and the food as..."

Kathy Monday

"When your feeling good and hungry it’s skyline..."

Scott Floyd

"I'm happy with service all the way around I get the same waitress every time. An she's very good with makeing sure everything is OK..."

Kyle Haynes

"Hot and Ready, Great for Lunch or..."

Brian Brinker

"Food was Exceptionally good! Portion size ✔️ Great customer service ✔️ STILL Affordable even though pandemic ✔️ This Skyline has the..."

Annaya Akeim Musa

Brotherton's Family Restaurant

80/100 (5478 ratings)

"Absolutely loved their food! The country fried steak was delicious .... highly recommend it! Friendly staff, nice homey atmosphere .... you must try..."

Tony B. Moore

"Great place, great food! Love the feel of the place, ready to go back again..."

Mike Baldrick

"the food is the best. I got a burger with egg and goetta on it and it was..."

Michael Giglio

"Always excellent food and service! I have been frequenting this establishment for several years now and have not had one bad experience to date! If..."

Mark Cassidy Kile

"Waiter was very polite. Food excellent and plenty of it!! Prices were just..."

Bobbie Rieman Becker

"Great food, decent price, hometown atmosphere. What more can you ask for? ..."

Jeffrey Toole

"LOVED this place awesome food and awesome..."

Aileena Mitchell

"It was a slow Sunday, but the food was delicious and the service was..."

Larry Klug

A Leno

"Small town family restaurant. Our server, Angie, was amazing. She patiently answered my many questions I had, and had a great knowledge of the menu...."

Tracee Estabrooke

"Great for breakfast, and one of the few places in the area to have corned Beef Hash. I am not a great fan of the quality of their roast beef, but..."

Sean Newton

"It was a very down to earth restaurant with a large menu. The booths were high backed and wooden and it gave a family friendly..."

Patrick Johnson

"A fantastic family diner with friendly service, great food at super reasonable prices, and a super neighborhoody vibe. Have a goetta hoagie with a..."

Justin Masterson

"I was looking for a place to meet with a local friend while I was in this area & found a few recommendations for this place on the Chowdown..."

Michelle Joseph

"The service was pretty quick considering they were busy when we were there. I had the patty melt with added sauteed mushrooms. My friend and I shared..."

Diane Baker

"Stoped in for breakfast. It was ok. Typical diner food. Nothing earth shattering. It was definitely inexpensive. Seems like inflation has not hit..."

Jon Jolivette

"Ordered goetta, eggs over medium and wheat toast. Also a coffee. The goetta was fried just right and so we're my eggs. Toast was a little heavy on..."

Dartgame 340

"We come here quite often. Tonight I had the grilled cheese bacon and tomato sandwich and potato soup….. fantastic meal!! The food The service The..."

Tony Moore

"I've had the pancakes, french toast, eggs chicken fried steak, hashbrowns biscuit & sausage biscuits. The pancakes tastes ok, they are good size. ..."

Tunja Lewis

"I always have a good experience. The food is eight out of 10 mostly all the time.. The service is always top notch. It’s a Family ran organization...."

Richard Smiley

"Everything was great until one of the servers started mopping to close and get out on time I suppose? The strong lemon odor ruined the end of our..."

Jim S

"i enjoyed my first time at Brotherton. They’re very welcoming. My fiancé and I are getting married and certainly will have them cater at our..."

Kayla Young

"Sam, the waitress is very proficient and super friendly..does an excellent job with our group every Tuesday morning!!! Food is good and reasonably..."

Helen Booker

"Good comfort, home cooked style food. Lots of things to choose from breakfast to dinner, menu is not oneside! Great prices for 2023 for this food!..."

Kenny Taylor

"Food is amazing and at better prices. Servers seem stretched thin is my only complaint. Will continue to..."

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Burger Brothers

"Hubby and I miss the days of living in Vegas and enjoying all the amazing buffets. We used to go to Jack's Casino Buffet on a regular basis. Although..."

Katie Hallock

"Always delicious - a great variety of desserts & ethnic cuisine. Gelato is divine and many desserts are..."

UD Pharmer

"Burger brothers, more like SLIDER SISTERS! There were no men on staff here, nobody that could pass as brothers. They need to update the..."

Carter Newhouse

"The fish tacos are the best in Cincinnati. Beer is reasonably..."

Don Brown

"Not a bad burger, fairly priced. Unfortunately recieved a messed up order, and the replacement was messed up as..."

Zac Colwell

"Before the pandemic it was good to my knowledge it has not reopened..."

Mark Weddle

"Amazing..."

Rock me 714 Terry

Renee Hughes

Jason Kennedy

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Richard Chandler

Reverend Joe

Dan Borchers

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Karen McClellan

Hathaway's Diner

79/100 (1537 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"i was under the mistaken idea that they closed years ago...but au contraire...still open and great food and great service...brought carrot cake home..."

Roseanne Klahm

"The 1950s vibe of this restaurant drew me in during our short stay in Cincinnati… The warm friendly service, and delicious hearty breakfast at me..."

Sandra Daniels-Frayne

"Always great food and great service!! Love the eggs Benedict!! Come here every time we are in..."

Tracey Hamilton

"Easily my favorite place to eat when I come to..."

Janis Vincent Dunigan

"Great waitress Ariel hooked us up and great food!!! Even very nice to us Steelers fans lol!!! Great food and for dessert try the Salted Caramel..."

Jeff Cumptan

"Quaint. Good food. Located in the Netherland Plaza. Has a huge menu. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Will definitely return on our next trip! ..."

Amy Susan Miller

"Food was great! Service was understaffed the day we were..."

Melissa Hunter Stafford

"The best coffee and omelette in..."

Melanie Frost

"I always enjoy it here! Old school diner with awesome..."

Alan Lay

"Delicious breakfast, everything was cook perfect! We will be back for..."

Jon Weaver

"One bite of my Philly Steak sandwich is all it took to know I made a great decision!! My lunch was very delicious!! Friendly staff who take pride in..."

Patty Courtney

"Off the main street was quiet and the service was amazing thank you geneva! Food was excellent had breakfast it was fast and hot and delish. ..."

Peggy Fluker Morris

"Love the atmosphere! It is a great place for..."

Rachel Watson

"This diner is awesome. Good atmosphere . Friendly waitresses, especially ours, Angel. So much fun. She even photo bombed my picture . I came from..."

Patricia Anne Hartsell Holtzclaw

"This is not a bad place to eat but it is just average. The food was okay. The service is okay. The atmosphere of a traditional diner is nice. The..."

Myron Jackson

"My dining experience at Hathaway’s today after the Making Strides walk was magnificent because of the effort made by the manager Lil. She was..."

Edith Elmore

"Just stopped by Hathaway’s Diner for a quick breakfast and was super happy I did. The vibe of this place is really cool with an old school vibe and..."

Erik

"Hathaway's diner is a cozy dining experience with good food. Our service was great, and I appreciated the fresh look they have after renovation. We..."

Bre B

"We were greeted casually at the door and seated right away. The server suggested a couple food items and we had a great meal. The atmosphere is..."

Jeremiah Meeks

"Amazing breakfast l, polite and responsive wait staff. My group will definitely return next time we're in cinci. The eggs were cooked to perfection,..."

Brayach Dragonbane

"A great reasonably priced place with all day breakfast and phenomenal, quick service! We were immediately able to sit and none of the staffed seemed..."

taymarie

"Beautiful place. It's decorated with old pictures of Cincinnati. Food is average but the service was..."

Andrea Escalona

"EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING, food, service, and atmosphere! Great place to try out if you are visiting the city. Very reasonable..."

Robyn Bronson

"The bacon. You know how sometimes you order bacon with your breakfast and you get a floppy sad piece of salty rubber? Well, dear friends, this is not..."

Pearl Doehlman

Waffle House

78/100 (1683 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying a Waffle House and it didn’t disappointment. Their motto is something along the lines of good fast food with friendly service. I..."

Trung Phan

"Food was exactly what you expect, very busy location, staff was..."

Kailey Parks

"Had been avoiding this establishment lately because of a fairly recent, middle-of-the-night altercation with a bunch of thugs that had made the local..."

Dougie Hougie

"Waitress was super friendly. Food was delicious. In our family, it's not a family vacation until you've stopped at a Waffle House!! Good experience..."

Wiscgirl

"Our waiter, Travis, was attentive and friendly. The food was prepared exactly as requested (lightly done waffle and hash browns). The staff had a..."

Vanessa Wagler

"Great service our waitress was on top of it funny, didn't get her name older lady on a fake leg. She know the company and guest service. Food came..."

Dan S

"Food was delicious. Service could have been a little better. Before I could place my carryout order they wanted to cash out every behind me in line...."

Kristal Allen

"The food was very very very good the atmosphere was very fun and clean and my waitress was very energetic and..."

Larry W

"I travel all over the us and this is the cleanest Waffle House I ever saw thanks to Chris. Travis made a great cheese steak thanks guys..."

Katrina Kilpack

"Always good food and we had good, quick service..."

Katherine Heil

"What a wonderful place! The food and service was excellent. The people here are attentive and amazing. Shout out to David, Mike, Kristen, Heidi and..."

Climbing Kitten

"I remember the waffles being more flavorful when I was younger but we basically enjoyed our..."

Angela Wilson

Bluebird Restaurant

"This is the best breakfast in the city. I recommend the birds nest add sausage..."

Beau Stegmaier

"We ate food here..."

James Scott Horner

"It was our first time here and we were very pleased. Delicious and friendly!! Will definitely be back! Biscuit and Gravy was awesome,..."

Collette Yaegel

"Took the wrong turn, and found this gem of a restaurant right out of the past, a little old but charming outright friendly.got a stool at the..."

Food Sleuth

"Been here tons of times for breakfast. It's your classic diner. The food is usually good and the prices are pretty cheap. The only issue is..."

Adam Cornett

"Excellent veggie quesadilla, good burger, okay potato soup, and subpar 'pinto bean soup' (bowl of beans with side of raw onion) and cornbread..."

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"Jukeboxes and yummies!. Oh my...talk about a hometown diner! I absolutely love this place and this was my first time here! They have the juke boxes..."

Aj Conley

"You can get whatever you want.... At Bluebird Restaurant. This is probably the best genuine diner in the Cincinnati area. The menu is so diverse that..."

Feedin Trough

"I love the place!! My favorite is the breakfast special . With that great biscuits and..."

Richard Biggs

"Deeeelicious.. We just went to this place based off reviews I saw on here. It is such a cute little diner. It reminds me of my short stint right..."

JussyINcincy

"Best breakfast in Cincinnati ! #7 is the way to go, you get a little bit of..."

Ashley Howard

"Lunch at Bluebird. My son and I stopped in for lunch yesterday. The retro look really took me back to the days when family diners were all over the..."

Steve Shelton

"FAVORITE. We have never been disappointed here. Great food, great portions, great price........... what else do you need. Hometown feeling like you..."

Pl

"Great Breakfast. Good home cooked food at great prices. Fast..."

Tony H

"Great Breakfast Spot. Just plain solid tasty food at a tasty price (ala the Miller High Life delivery guy). Waitresses call you "honey", and refill..."

Eastside Tastebud

"Clean, affordable, great service and yummy breakfast!. That says it all - it's my standard breakfast spot on the weekends. It's..."

Foodhussy

"The biscuits and gravy were also tasty. The gravy was peppery and the biscuits were fluffy like good dumplings. There was a richness to the dish that..."

Ritch Hall

"All of our food was tasty and our service couldn’t have been nicer and more efficient. We will definitely be back for..."

Ed Paff Jr.

"Until recently you would have heard me bitching about there not being enough breakfast joints in Cincinnati. The complaint is unwarranted: there are..."

Cincinnati Bites

"So I've been on this wonderful food quest in the city of Cincinnati for some time now. I think I've explored nearly every darned "fancy" place in the..."

Foodhussy

"More of a breakfast and lunch place than dinner so when they were out of meatloaf the veggie omelette sounded good. As good as it sounded it tasted..."

Ken Gibson

"The food here is so good. The service is fast and very friendly. I will always..."

Lexus Joseph

"We came in as soon as they opened and ordered country fried steak breakfasts. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the delicious food was out quickly...."

Jennie Hill

"Great place for breakfast... Haven't had other meals. Down home place, very friendly staff. They still have the mini jukebox hanging at each booth to..."

Doug Wondrely

"I've tried most of the menu. Not good for me, but very tasty. This is a greasy spoon sort of diner. Everything is very simple and they do simple..."

Peter Blankenship

"Very nice home style cooking, good service, clean, reasonably priced. This was my second or third time there. I'd eat there again if I was in the..."

Bill Sylvester

"This place is great. It's very, very dated, but that's what I loved about it. The service was so nice and attentive. So many choices on the menu, you..."

Steph Thompson

"Great hidden gem. The booths all have quarter jukeboxes that actually work! Food was very decent and the staff was lovely. Big place so the service..."

Megyn Norbut

"Love the classic diner feel of this place! The waitresses and service is great. They make you feel right at home and the food is wonderful! All you..."

Erica Atwood

"It's exactly the kind of local, lovable short-order diner you would want on a Sunday morning. Fair pricing and generous portions make this a go to..."

Justin Brown

"Quintessential diner in a small town on (Main Street) actually on Montgomery Road in Norwood Ohio is the breakfast, lunch and dinner place to find..."

Bill Bender

"Solid greasy spoon diner. Good quality, good value, flat-topped breakfasts. Be sure to bring change for the table-top..."

Benjamin Hunt

"Great down home, mom and pops type of restaurant! Great food, great prices and great portions. Family owned for years and extremely friendly staff...."

Dave Patrick

"Always great consistant service. Waitresses remember all their regular custoners orders and always have a good word. Just like going to a friends..."

Michelle Caddell

"Good homestyle breakfast food and incredibly nice servers. Keep in mind that it was very busy on Sunday morning so be prepared to wait. Food was..."

Brad S

Red Squirrel

77/100 (4178 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food at good prices. Their portions are generous, staff is friendly and attentive. Have had breakfast, lunch and dinner. Never..."

Bruce 45247

"No complaints!. We have eaten at this location for many years. The menu has a large variety, and there are specials besides. The staff is friendly..."

Mpla487582

"Great Place For A Quick Bite To eat. They Have Always Had Good Food And Good Service At Very Reasonable..."

Readytoeat

"Red Squirrel Colerain Ave. Great place, great service, friendly people, reasonable prices, good..."

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"This is a great place for sandwiches. Tons of sandwiches! The wings are good ( ours were borderline undercooked ). we also got a mushroom Swiss..."

A Leno

"My 1st time there & I'll def be coming back! So many things sounded so good I had a hard time deciding! I narrowed it down to 2 "Stackers" & asked if..."

Corlea “Belle Lien” Page

"This is my first Ohio visit my first Red squirrel visit. I enjoyed those barbecue chips were better than any I've ever had in my life I need to take..."

NaNa La Rogue

"Stockton to see my buddy earlier today it was already eating. The waitress was just cute as a button, very accommodating very happy to see me and..."

Katie Alexander

"I had the Cobb salad on Colerain it was good the wings sauce was very tasty the chicken no flavor. Then I microwaved the wings later on that day and..."

Jason Douglas

"Super family place. Nothing is particularly special, but you can pick something totally random off the menu and you will like it (mostly). Family of..."

John Birkenhauer

"Good variety of foods, from all day breakfast to dinner. Plenty of seating, but they stay full during key times. Servers are friendly but stay so..."

Ronald Kaylor

"Excellent as always. I live in Texas because of the military but when I get a chance to return to my hometown I make a bee line to Red Squirrel and..."

R&R Eatery

"Our favorite place to get a sandwich. We normally Door Dash but today we went in. Our server was a wonderful girl...I missed her name . But she was..."

Victoria Wood-Jimerson

"This is the only restaurant in colerain that I can say has always been great. I ordered carry out and a woman named hope was very polite and nice. I..."

Jason Covington

"Great food, great service! Prices may have increased with new ownership, but that's to be expected anywhere. The food is still great so we'll..."

Mark Bright

"So far my experience with red squirrel on colerain ave has been pleasant. The place is kept clean. I’ve only tried their pancakes, eggs and..."

Nae Jalisa

"Good food, great service, wide variety..."

Dee Brown

"I love me some Red Squirrel! Excellent service and excellent food. It's the only place that I can get a triple decker. They have it all with..."

Dave Allen

"First visit here in a while. Very nice! Interior is spacious and well-lit. Nice variety on the menu. Service was friendly and quick. Highly..."

Terry Eshom

"My husband and I visit every weekend for a casual morning date. We're never disappointed with the service, cleanliness, or any of the..."

Brittany Hudson

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

76/100 (1702 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Meet classmates (class of 64, Bellefontaine Ohio). We had a fun time thanks to Taylor! She is awesome. Food was great & loved the decor. They..."

Fran Hollis

"We were so surprised that this little dive ended up being one of the very best bacon cheeseburgers my husband and I have ever..."

Sarah Vavrek-Cain

"Best burger in town. Nice people. Good Service. Great 50's diner atmosphere. Whenever I'm on the area, it is a must stop place for me and my..."

Debra Ann Cornett Couch

"Delicious...no complaints! Keep up the good work! Service was great, the grill master was awesome! All around a great place to eat!..."

Amy Hardin-Justice

"The food and service both were fantastic!! I would recommend this establishment to all. I definitely will be going..."

Debbie Estes

"We came from Indianapolis Indiana yesterday & stopped for lunch. Loved it! Our waitress Stephanie was great, facility clean & food was great! Such a..."

Stacey Collins

"Loved the ambience. The pictures and comic books on the wall was awesome. Liked the music and the atmosphere. The burger was great and the crinkle..."

Becky La Seur

"The burger platter was excellent and the staff was..."

Scott Northup

"The burger was the best I've had in a long..."

Kim Johnson

"My daughter and I stopped in here to eat before our shopping adventure in Jungle Jim's. The waitress was great! Very attentive and friendly. The..."

Margareta Kessler

"Mine and my daughter's favorite place to stop and eat when out shopping! Great food, prices and..."

Peggy Trevino-Niswander

"Awesome atmosphere. Great service, super quick. It was our first time here, and we definitely enjoyed our meals. I got the single American burger,..."

Angel Isbell

"Delicious food at a low price! We love the cheesesteaks here. They are large and packed full. They come as a complete meal with a side and drink for..."

Tamara Green

"Stoped in for a burger and was surprised. We thought this was a fast food place. It’s sit down with an old car theme. I got the double cheese..."

Jon Jolivette

"Went there yesterday for the second time. First time was great also I don't remember if I did a review or not. But this time I knew I had to take a..."

Nancy Riegle

"When visiting Jungle Jim's from out of town, we were looking for a good burger place and Highway 55 was perfect. The locations was clean,..."

Eli Allen

"First off, let me start by saying that the atmosphere was nailed perfectly. I absolutely love diners, and I love the old school diners even more. If..."

Christian Reyes

"Very cool place. The food was delicious and service was great. Love the vibe and decor. We stopped here while on a road trip thru the area and it was..."

Daniel Reed

"Thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere of this restaurant. Our server was Hannah who was very friendly and always checking to see if we needed..."

Sherry Barbro

"Love visiting for the shrimp po’ boy and tots. The design is super cool and the staff is really friendly. Can’t wait to come..."

Sarah Elizabeth

"WOW WOW WOW! This place did not disappoint. Food was amazing and the price CANNOT be beat. Our server Chase, was hands down the best ever with our..."

Andrea Jones

First Watch

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Atmosphere at restaurant is relaxed but depending on the day your food can be great or it can be more of a let down, I've been there 3 times this..."

Arias Lee

"Always fresh and delicious. Brisket skillet, carnitas tostado and strawberry French toast. All on..."

Paul Hubbard

"Came to First Watch for brunch. I typically get the Avocado toast but wanted something different. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits with a side of..."

Kristina C

"It was our first time visiting and we will be coming back. The food was fresh and delicious. Our server was outstanding. Prices were comparable to..."

Shannon Wyrick

"My daughter and I went in for breakfast and had a great time. The place was clean, had a nice atmosphere, cool music playing in the background, the..."

Thomas Jay

"The service is prompt, friendly, and accommodating; the atmosphere is very chic farmhouse; the food is delicious, but a bit more expensive for the..."

Bethany Bennett

"Warm friendly atmosphere! The breakfast was good and the portions are very..."

Anna Campbelle

"Delightful breakfast spot with a fresh, comfortable interior design. Several locations around the city. Started with the Million Dollar Bloody Mary,..."

Deborah Williams

"This First Watch definitely has a forever customer if they continue to do business like they are doing. All my prior orders have been amazing, except..."

LaShaunda Devin

"Very nice cafe/eatery. The atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy. The bowl that I had was transformed into a vegan bowl. I appreciated that very..."

S. G.

"Vanilla Chai Latte pancakes were outstanding! The bananas tasted like bananas foster. There were raspberries, bananas, assorted seeds and a caramel..."

Gregory Hutsell

"Could have more comfortable seats, but the food and drinks are..."

Caroline Ford

"Hadn't been to First Watch in years. It was so delish. Our server was great! I believe his name was..."

Ericka Porter MBA

"First time in town and trying new breakfast place. I was very impressed with the foods, services, and the..."

Lilac M.

"Always a great place to unwind and get quick, friendly service. Food is always..."

Teri

"The food was delish. I had the breakfast tacos minus the chorizo. My baby boy had the kids waffle with turkey sausage. The server was amazing. I was..."

Usinda Thompson

Waffle House

"I visited this waffle house when I was returning to my house from the FALL getaway in 2023 at Inspiration Hills around 10.30pm . The ambience was..."

Siddharthan Murugan

"First time and it was really good!! Our waitress was really funny and the service was really..."

Krystle Carter

"Great breakfast place, fresh eggs and toast. Opened 24 hours. Friendly..."

Sultan Albusaeedi

"First time ever visiting Cincinnati and enjoyed my breakfast here! Food wasn't so much as I ordered the special for $10 and was pleased. Everything..."

Mobile Me

"Great staff, food was hot and prompt. Typical WH experience....but solid people on the floor, Including my "retired" waitress. She is a Jem...."

Tyler Parlet

"The breakfast was too good. The egg was fried in the perfect way. The stuffed omelette was an out of the world experience. It was just an irrestible..."

Saikat Das

"The two gentleman tonight were extremely patient with my choice .. I wasn't attempting to be difficult just wanted my food a ceryoway and the cook..."

Reiona Jacenta

"The cook was very organized and specifically asked if our food was satisfactory. All the ladies working handled their position well during the..."

Jessica Wallzs

"The staff was really wonderful watching that grill cook make all those eggs sausages and bacon and waffles at the same time is an art just a..."

Tim & Haejin Jack

"Dee and his team on 3rd shift are always great to me. Thank you for the good food for my body and fellowship for my soul. 3/31/22 New second shift..."

Ken Stratman

"Would've gave it 5 star's but my pork chops were dry., considering I haven't been there in awhile was a little disappointed. Everything else was top..."

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