THEY'RE CLOSING! I'm so sad! Had to go for a last hurrah... & I tried something new, first time having Buffalo Springfield, yummy!Monday half price Mac! Yummy! I got the Fleetwood Mac & add their BBQ sauce on too for a kick.
Mom Chesney
Mac and cheese was a bit runny and I was disappointed in the flavor of brisket pieces in dish call Black Sabbath. Chicken fingers were great and quesadillas were very good! Street seating was very nice.
Daniel White
Stopped by on a random Tuesday. Patio was dog friendly and the staff was friendly to man and beast. Mac and cheese was very good. Burger was excellent. Chose metered street parking after realizing the lot across the street was private. Looked like a public one was adjacent.
Owen Khan
I walked over to Covington from Cincinnati and decided to stop by at this place based on reviews of Mac and cheese. I ordered the Fleetwood Mac and Cheese which was delicious but the quantity was low for the price charged. The keystone chips are supposed to be fresh and crispy but it was hard and not easy to chew.Also there are some things that could go a long way in terms of customer service. I asked the server if she could fill out my bottle with tap water but refused and instead gave it in a plastic cup to go without any lid.
Richard Williams
You might notice that I didn't rate the food because we never got to order any. We have an out of town visitor and stopped by Keystone for a late lunch. We were directed to sit at an outdoor table, so far so good. After about a 5 minute wait a waitress walked by and said that she would bring us menus. After about 10 minutes, I went inside to the bar and got three menus for our party. The waitress was sitting at another table talking to customers about sight seeing in the area. Another waitress finally shows up and took our drink orders(water 3x). After another 5 minutes she brought the waters. There was no word from her if we wanted to order from the menus that we clearly had in our possession. Not a word, she simple deliveres the water. After about 10 minutes, we gave up and left. I must note that there was one other table with 6 to 8 guests. That does not include the other waitress sitting there. Remember she had promised the menus that never appeared. The three other tables had 2 guests each. Two were finishing, the other received their food as we were leaving. If Keystone was overwhelmed with customers, I could and would understand the poor service. They were not overwhelmed. Total time wasted, about 30 minutes. Believe me, we will NEVER return.Parking: N/A
jɜr
Keystone had its history but I love their macaroni and cheese and burgers and wraps and pretty much everything that they throw on a plate. I liked their drinks and especially brunch time with a delicious bloody Mary ? I can't fathom enough to give them a try for lunch or even dinner and its a nice place for a cute date.
Rebecca gardner
The Life's a Peach drink was just what I needed. Just so happened to have 1/2 price dillas. It was fantastic, along with the loaded chips and fried pickles! The service was great too. Blake was awesome and made sure our order was just right!Kid-friendliness: Great Kids menu selections
Rick Proctor
Amazing burgers, home made chips are good(sometimes a wee bit over cooked for me).Love love love theirMac/cheese. Mondays is 1/2 off Mac/cheese. Last visit as of this review I had Mac/cheese and asked if they had dinner rolls or some type of bread, server said they would toast a slice of bread, they were kind to do that but they charged me $4.99 for one, not 2, not a full loaf but one slice. Guess that's outta the question next time lol. But the amazing burgers and Mac/cheese makes up for the way over pricing for a slice of toast.
Amye Daniels
Stopped here for dinner while walking around Covington. The Poutine was really tasty. I ordered the poached pear and pecan salad and really enjoyed it. It was a little busy and there were a couple issues with our orders, but the service was wonderful and the staff was so thoughtful and understanding and went above and beyond to fix the issues. The outdoor seating was perfect for this beautiful breezy day. We will definitely be back!
Thomas Rupp
I've always enjoyed keystone. They have a great and fun food selection. Their Mac and cheese is their specialty and very good especially if you get some of their more adventurous dishes.In particular I like the chicken cordon Bleu Mac and cheese.Service is good and attentive and the wait staff knows the menu, drinks, and the area very well.
The Ozzie Mac and Cheese is amazing! Definitely recommend the Spicy Bloody Mary. Pulled Pork sandwich is delicious! The Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie divine! The perfect desert. Loved the old photos and its unique ceiling. Excellent dining experience.
Tyler Ferrell
The Monte keystone makes me weak. The menu has great variety but really highlights their excellent Mac and cheese selection (definitely not your average Mac, either). The drinks are good and the happy hour is excellent. If you're coming for an appetizer or whole meal, you won't be disappointed. Plenty of seating and friendly staff, a great place to stop on your downtown bar crawl.
Jennifer K
I have to admit, I was not a fan. We were politely greeted and that was a great start. Two of us got the wrong drinks and never got the correct ones until quite some time later. I admit I am not a fan of the Mac and cheese, it tasted like a roux and needed seasoning. The burger I had to me had too much sauce so it was a mess. I did take off the mac and I love that it is a handmade burger and not a frozen patty.
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If you're not from the northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area you may not be familiar with goetta. It's a local German meat that Google can give you more info on.Needless to say that the 'morning mac' includes goetta on it, as well as bacon and eggs (no onions for me). Mac & cheese is always a goto do at Keystone, but if you get the opportunity to try out 'morning mac' you're in for a treat.
Venture26308704558
The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. A fun, casual spot with a cool vibe. I got the potato skillet and unfortunately it was cold and overcooked and just kinda gross. I had iced tea to drink which was brought to me with no ice and was therefore hot. Do not recommend. My friend got the huevos rancheros which was tasty. This place is a meat lovers paradise. Not vegan friendly. Service was tepid at best. However, drinks menu was creative and yummy. Families to couples to old friends could have a good time here I’d rate atmosphere a 5, food a 2, drinks a 4 and service a 3. Parking stinks anywhere in mainstrasse, so be prepared to pay. Off street parking isn’t free.
THEY'RE CLOSING! I'm so sad! Had to go for a last hurrah... & I tried something new, first time having Buffalo Springfield, yummy!Monday half price Mac! Yummy! I got the Fleetwood Mac & add their BBQ sauce on too for a kick.
Mac and cheese was a bit runny and I was disappointed in the flavor of brisket pieces in dish call Black Sabbath. Chicken fingers were great and quesadillas were very good! Street seating was very nice.
Stopped by on a random Tuesday. Patio was dog friendly and the staff was friendly to man and beast. Mac and cheese was very good. Burger was excellent. Chose metered street parking after realizing the lot across the street was private. Looked like a public one was adjacent.
I walked over to Covington from Cincinnati and decided to stop by at this place based on reviews of Mac and cheese. I ordered the Fleetwood Mac and Cheese which was delicious but the quantity was low for the price charged. The keystone chips are supposed to be fresh and crispy but it was hard and not easy to chew.Also there are some things that could go a long way in terms of customer service. I asked the server if she could fill out my bottle with tap water but refused and instead gave it in a plastic cup to go without any lid.
You might notice that I didn't rate the food because we never got to order any. We have an out of town visitor and stopped by Keystone for a late lunch. We were directed to sit at an outdoor table, so far so good. After about a 5 minute wait a waitress walked by and said that she would bring us menus. After about 10 minutes, I went inside to the bar and got three menus for our party. The waitress was sitting at another table talking to customers about sight seeing in the area. Another waitress finally shows up and took our drink orders(water 3x). After another 5 minutes she brought the waters. There was no word from her if we wanted to order from the menus that we clearly had in our possession. Not a word, she simple deliveres the water. After about 10 minutes, we gave up and left. I must note that there was one other table with 6 to 8 guests. That does not include the other waitress sitting there. Remember she had promised the menus that never appeared. The three other tables had 2 guests each. Two were finishing, the other received their food as we were leaving. If Keystone was overwhelmed with customers, I could and would understand the poor service. They were not overwhelmed. Total time wasted, about 30 minutes. Believe me, we will NEVER return.Parking: N/A
Keystone had its history but I love their macaroni and cheese and burgers and wraps and pretty much everything that they throw on a plate. I liked their drinks and especially brunch time with a delicious bloody Mary ? I can't fathom enough to give them a try for lunch or even dinner and its a nice place for a cute date.
The Life's a Peach drink was just what I needed. Just so happened to have 1/2 price dillas. It was fantastic, along with the loaded chips and fried pickles! The service was great too. Blake was awesome and made sure our order was just right!Kid-friendliness: Great Kids menu selections
Amazing burgers, home made chips are good(sometimes a wee bit over cooked for me).Love love love theirMac/cheese. Mondays is 1/2 off Mac/cheese. Last visit as of this review I had Mac/cheese and asked if they had dinner rolls or some type of bread, server said they would toast a slice of bread, they were kind to do that but they charged me $4.99 for one, not 2, not a full loaf but one slice. Guess that's outta the question next time lol. But the amazing burgers and Mac/cheese makes up for the way over pricing for a slice of toast.
Stopped here for dinner while walking around Covington. The Poutine was really tasty. I ordered the poached pear and pecan salad and really enjoyed it. It was a little busy and there were a couple issues with our orders, but the service was wonderful and the staff was so thoughtful and understanding and went above and beyond to fix the issues. The outdoor seating was perfect for this beautiful breezy day. We will definitely be back!
I've always enjoyed keystone. They have a great and fun food selection. Their Mac and cheese is their specialty and very good especially if you get some of their more adventurous dishes.In particular I like the chicken cordon Bleu Mac and cheese.Service is good and attentive and the wait staff knows the menu, drinks, and the area very well.
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The Ozzie Mac and Cheese is amazing! Definitely recommend the Spicy Bloody Mary. Pulled Pork sandwich is delicious! The Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie divine! The perfect desert. Loved the old photos and its unique ceiling. Excellent dining experience.
The Monte keystone makes me weak. The menu has great variety but really highlights their excellent Mac and cheese selection (definitely not your average Mac, either). The drinks are good and the happy hour is excellent. If you're coming for an appetizer or whole meal, you won't be disappointed. Plenty of seating and friendly staff, a great place to stop on your downtown bar crawl.
I have to admit, I was not a fan. We were politely greeted and that was a great start. Two of us got the wrong drinks and never got the correct ones until quite some time later. I admit I am not a fan of the Mac and cheese, it tasted like a roux and needed seasoning. The burger I had to me had too much sauce so it was a mess. I did take off the mac and I love that it is a handmade burger and not a frozen patty.
If you're not from the northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area you may not be familiar with goetta. It's a local German meat that Google can give you more info on.Needless to say that the 'morning mac' includes goetta on it, as well as bacon and eggs (no onions for me). Mac & cheese is always a goto do at Keystone, but if you get the opportunity to try out 'morning mac' you're in for a treat.
The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. A fun, casual spot with a cool vibe. I got the potato skillet and unfortunately it was cold and overcooked and just kinda gross. I had iced tea to drink which was brought to me with no ice and was therefore hot. Do not recommend. My friend got the huevos rancheros which was tasty. This place is a meat lovers paradise. Not vegan friendly. Service was tepid at best. However, drinks menu was creative and yummy. Families to couples to old friends could have a good time here I’d rate atmosphere a 5, food a 2, drinks a 4 and service a 3. Parking stinks anywhere in mainstrasse, so be prepared to pay. Off street parking isn’t free.