Brunch Guide 2020

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OUR GUIDE TO BRUNCH IN THE TRISTATE LETS YOU KNOW WHEN AND WHERE TO ENJOY THIS WEEKEND MEAL

Brunch in Cincinnati is more popular than ever and it shows with the amount of restaurants that offer Saturday and Sunday specials. There’s something for everyone, whether you favor old-school diner breakfast dishes and atmospheres or gourmet versions of familiar meals accentuated by creative bloody marys and mimosas.

Downtown and Over-the-Rhine have a deserved reputation as the city’s paradise for gourmands, but don’t overlook the vegetarian-friendly eateries of Northside, the new offerings clustered in Blue Ash or the boutique restaurants sprinkled from Walnut Hills to Oakley. No matter where you are or what you’re looking for, you’ll fi nd your next favorite brunch destination among our listings that follow.

—Kevin Michell

SATURDAY ONLY: Blue Jay Restaurant 8 A.M.-3 P.M. 4154 HAMILTON AVE., NORTHSIDE Classic diner breakfast at an old-school price Bonbonerie 8 A.M.-5:30 P.M. 2030 MADISON ROAD, O’BRYONVILLE BONBONERIE.COM Café and bakery serving specialty French toast all day Court Street Lobster Bar 11 A.M.-2 P.M. 28 W. COURT ST., DOWNTOWN COURTSTREETLOBSTERBAR.COM Seafood-influenced brunch with a bottomless brunch deal

SUNDAY ONLY: Basil’s On Market 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 5650 TYLERSVILLE ROAD, MASON BASILSONMARKET.COM New Cincinnati location from the Troy-based restaurant offers a Sunday brunch buffet BrewRiver Creole Kitchen 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 4632 EASTERN AVE., LINWOOD BREWRIVERCREOLEKITCHEN.COM New Orleans-inspired twist on brunch, including eggs Sardou

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The Comet 11 A.M.-2 P.M. 4579 HAMILTON AVE., NORTHSIDE COMETBAR.COM An eclectic, rotating, chef-driven brunch menu with ample vegetarian options

Mazunte 11 A.M-9 P.M. 5207 MADISON ROAD, MADISONVILLE MAZUNTETACOS.COM Sundays are Dia de los Huevos, with huevos rancheros and more served all day

CWC The Restaurant 9 A.M.-2 P.M. 1517 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, WYOMING CWCTHERESTAURANT.COM Recognizable favorites, plus doughnut sandwiches and homemade sweets

Muse 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 1000 DELTA AVE., MT. LOOKOUT MUSEMTLOOKOUT.COM Familiar brunch dishes done with a focus on healthy and local ingredients

Grand Finale 10:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. 3 E. SHARON ROAD, GLENDALE GRANDFINALE.INFO Brunch buffet with blueberry pancakes made to order

Nick & Tom’s Restaurant & Bar 11 A.M.-2 P.M. 5774 BRIDGETOWN ROAD, BRIDGETOWN NORTH NICKANDTOMS.COM Specializing in waffles, including its fried chicken waffle

Incline Public House 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 2601 W. EIGHTH ST., PRICE HILL INCLINEPUBLICHOUSE.COM Large brunch menu with fun bloody marys and mimosas Matt the Miller’s Tavern 10 A.M.-2:30 P.M. 5901 E. GALBRAITH ROAD, KENWOOD; 9558 CIVIC CENTRE BLVD., WEST CHESTER MTMTAVERN.COM Breakfast sandwiches, healthy bowls and waffles are offered by this growing chain

Parker’s Blue Ash Tavern 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 4200 COOPER ROAD, BLUE ASH PARKERSBLUEASH.COM The city’s best brunch buffet includes a complimentary mimosa, bloody mary or screwdriver

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Dining Red Feather 11 A.M.-3 P.M. 3200 MADISON ROAD, OAKLEY REDFEATHERKITCHEN.COM Specializing in a wide range of egg dishes and a buildyour-own bloody mary bar

Goose & Elder 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 1800 RACE ST., OVER-THE-RHINE GOOSEANDELDER.COM New eatery from Jose Salazar combines brunch sandwiches and salads with French toast and omelets

Senate 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 1100 SUMMIT PLACE, BLUE ASH SENATEBLUEASH.COM Gourmet breakfast favorites, including an excellent eggs Benedict

Half Day Café SA 7 A.M.-2 P.M., SU 8 A.M.-2 P.M. 1 WYOMING AVE., WYOMING; 8825 WILKENS BLVD., MASON HALFDAYCAFE.ORG Neighborhood breakfast favorite with a second location in Mason

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Branch 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 1535 MADISON ROAD, EAST WALNUT HILLS EATATBRANCH.COM Refined twist on brunch favorites with unique cocktail offerings The Brown Dog Café 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 1000 SUMMIT PLACE, BLUE ASH BROWNDOGCAFE.COM Varied menu including poutine, unique eggs Benedict, bottomless mimosas and more

First Watch 7 A.M.-2:30 P.M. DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 104 E. SEVENTH ST. HYDE PARK: 2692 MADISON ROAD CRESTVIEW HILLS: 2762 TOWN CENTER BLVD. ANDERSON: 7625 BEECHMONT AVE. HARRISON GREEN: 5655 HARRISON AVE. KENWOOD: 8118 MONTGOMERY ROAD NORTHGATE MALL: 9721 COLERAIN AVE. FLORENCE SQUARE: 7727 MALL ROAD PRINCETON PLAZA: 80 W. KEMPER ROAD HARPERS STATION: 11301 MONTGOMERY ROAD UNION CENTRE: 9233 FLOER DRIVE LIBERTY: 6876 CINCINNATI-DAYTON ROAD FIRSTWATCH.COM Sit-down chain specializing in breakfast with a large menu at its 12 Tristate locations

Hangover Easy 8 A.M.-4 P.M. 13 W. CHARLTON ST., CLIFTON HANGOVEREASY.COM Campus-adjacent spot does a modern spin on traditional diner breakfast with large portions Louvino OTR 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 1142 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE LOUVINO.COM Refined yet relaxed brunch experience featuring dishes with a touch of southern flair

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Brunch with us Fresh seafood, chef-carved meats, made-to-order omelettes and housemade waffles complement our bountiful buffet of sweet & savory selections Join us on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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MOTR 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 1345 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE MOTRPUB.COM This music venue and bar opens up weekend mornings to dish out its breakfast casserole and other favorites

Sleepy Bee 8 A.M.-3 P.M. LOCATIONS IN OAKLEY, BLUE ASH AND DOWNTOWN SLEEPYBEECAFE.COM Quickly growing restaurant offers healthy and vegetarian options alongside breakfast standards

The National Exemplar 7 A.M.-2:30 P.M. 6880 WOOSTER PIKE, MARIEMONT NATIONALEXEMPLAR.COM Longtime Cincinnati breakfast favorite with a great blend of hearty and healthy options

Social OTR SA 9 A.M.-2 P.M.; SU 10 A.M-3 P.M. 1819 ELM ST., OVER-THE-RHINE SOCIALOTR.COM One of OTR’s best-kept secrets offers a unique brunch menu and inventive cocktails to match

Poked Yolk 7 A.M.-3 P.M. 2235 BAUER ROAD, BATAVIA POKEDYOLK.COM Omelets and traditional breakfast dishes complimented by biscuits, avocado toast and more

Sugar n’ Spice 7 A.M.-3 P.M. 4381 READING ROAD, PADDOCK HILLS EATSUGARNSPICE.COM Colorful breakfast joint has been serving for over 75 years and will soon add an Over-the-Rhine location

Poochie’s Place 6 A.M.-2 P.M. 1375 W. OHIO PIKE, AMELIA FACEBOOK.COM/POOCHIESPLACE Local favorite among East Siders opens bright and early to dish out pancakes, biscuits and platters

Taste of Belgium HOURS VARY BY LOCATION MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN CLIFTON, HYDE PARK AND DOWNTOWN AUTHENTICWAFFLE.COM Waffle specialists offer brunch all day, including biscuits and gravy and goetta

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Tucker’s Restaurant SA 8 A.M.-3 P.M.; SU 8 A.M.-2 P.M. 1637 VINE ST., OVER-THE-RHINE FACEBOOK.COM/TUCKERSRESTAURANTOTR Venerable OTR breakfast joint in operation since 1946

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