30 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Cincinnati

“my husband and I had breakfast at the original pancake house this morning/afternoon the place was delightful lots of family's this morning the food was absolutely delicious and let me tell you I got the eggs and pancakes 🥞 it's was enough for 3 people yes I got a go box we are having breakfast burritos for dinner the staff was fantastic and sweet. we will be back soon“

“Fantastic food! Best bfast spot in the city 5 stars.“

“My wife and I frequent Maplewood on the weekends for brunch. There are many options in downtown/OTR/northern Kentucky for breakfast on the weekends, but Maplewood is our favorite. The menu has a nice variety of American breakfast options, as well as healthier alternatives. We love the Guajillo Bowl and Mediterranean Bowl, but the Maplewood Hash is also delicious if you are in the mood for something a little heavier. The GM, Erik, often recognizes us and welcomes us back. Erik and his staff always do a great job with service, and mitigating the crowded weekend mornings. Bring back the Chicken Tiga!!! Note: It's first come, first serve seating and you are supposed to wait in line and order before being seated. However entitled guests sometimes circumvent the line and save tables for the rest of their party waiting at the back of the line, whom have yet to order. This often throws off the flow of available tables, because the people whom waited in line and just ordered, now do not have a table. It can get busy here on weekends, but if you go, don't be one of these people, please wait in line like everyone else. The line moves quickly and the staff turns over the tables quickly as well. The couple of times this has happened to us, the staff promptly sat us at the bar and gave us a discount on our breakfast.“

“Took my kids to see my mom Crystal at work finally and they were super excited about seeing Mimi at Wild Eggs! Food and service was awesome thanks! We are looking forward to our next visit!!“

“It's lovely, if you get seats near the far window facing the street, there's a small area for children to play. Coffee is delicious and well balanced. The food was fresh and nicely seasoned. I ordered a build your own bagel, with cream cheese avocado and eggs. My daughter ordered from the kids' menu and had pancakes. She said they were delicious.
Note: we got lucky with parking, there's only a few spots by the door. If it's full it can be a bit tight to get out of, especially during heavy traffic.“

“Breakfast quesadilla was delish but the homemade side of salsa was the BEST! What a delightful surprise. Great local shop to support“

“Morning Meditation, carrot cake pancake, & Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict! Perfect Sunday brunch!“

“I had breakfast for Mother's Day at the Bridge House it was my first time being there! Best darn breakfast I've ever had to be honest and the service was great too very friendly staff very quaint down home restaurant!!!! I will be back!!! Thank you Bridge House for helping start off mother's day 2025 with a happy full stomach it was a great day!!! #Salute
Sincerely , Kelly Price
Cincinnati, Ohio“

“There was no wait and food was amazing!“

“I don't eat out very often, but have always enjoyed the service and quality food at First Watch. This morning I asked the hostess to check the balance on my gift card. Due to a systems problem, she couldn't do this, nor could they accept my gift card in payment for my meal. (Not a problem) When my friend and I paid and prepared to leave, the hostess gave me a First Watch gift card "to make up for the inconvenience". These folks know how to do Customer Service. Also - hope you are able to remove the nonsense posts that appear among your reviews.“

“Eggcellent food and fast service! Highly recommended! 5 out of 5 !“

“Absolutely love this place. It's become a part of my Sunday brunch routine. Great food. Reasonable portions. Reasonable prices. Mimosas. Convenient parking. Have never had to wait for a table.

Parking: Spacious parking lot easy to reach

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly. Calm environment with outdoor seating“

“First Watch can be busy, especially at breakfast time on the weekend, but that is because the food is great! It can be a little on the expensive side for breakfast, so order wisely to get the best bang for your buck. My husband ordered the steak and eggs, which featured fried potatoes seasoned to perfection and tender, juicy steak. I had the breakfast tacos which were packed with eggs, bacon, avocado and refried beans. I have had sweet breakfast items at First Watch and been underwhelmed, so I think this restaurant really flourishes in the savory breakfast space.“

“$$$$ be financially ready, Real nice opportunity Monday morning to stop in with my lovely bride as we sat and talked about the future growing old together and spending so much time with each other. The food was great just ordered eggs extra cold bacon and toast. Nice breakfast diner would like it if they were more booths that were comfortable and cozy but I understand all the seating can get people in and out fast. Just one drawback holy smoke the price was through the roof my wife had two eggs scrambled bacon and sausage with a coffee I had three eggs over easy extra bacon and coffee with a side of toast and it was with tip $55. Inflation does not explain this insane price. Seriously five single eggs if they were a dollar each would be five dollars Coffee literally not that much because it wasn’t that good bacon and sausage give it another five dollars. That’s $10 retail price and you charge $55? Holy smoke I have never paid that much for a simple breakfast in my entire life and probably never will again“

“My friend and I always enjoy eating at Anderson First Watch but this morning it was especially nice because of our waiter Jordan. He was friendly and attentive. When he delivered my friend's food, he told me he sent mine back because it didn't look up to standards. He then brought me the potatoes so I'd have something to eat while they redid my omelet. I'm grateful for people like Jordan and his supervisor who came out to talk with us. They remind me like if good.“

“Try the new PB&J waffle sandwich! It is to die for!!!“

“Tried a breakfast first time today. Very awesome!!! I can’t rate the atmosphere I had my food delivered. You have to try the potatoes, amazing!!!“

“Best pancakes you will find! Very nice staff and management“

“Emily was amazing and excellent service!! 😊“

“so the waiter was really sweet & very attentive I believe his name was Malik!! my friend & I saw him tend to several tables with a smile on his face. the food was so good. I had the vegetarian omelette. the drinks are really good too! if you want to try something new, I would recommend!! 🫶“

“Best pancakes you will find! Very nice staff and management“

“Great food!! Come early to miss the lines. Yes, the food is that good.“

“Today, 11.02.2021, a friend and l were in search of good breakfast food. Before dropping her off, we stopped at the Waffle House on Delhi Pike. The employees at this establishment were some of the warmest and friendliest group of people l have met since COVID. Fast service, our waiter Dante explained how we were able to mix and match the breakfast we had chosen. With the turn of our head, our meals were before us. The grits were freshly made, the toast was to a perfection with butter melted, everything about the meals were on point. The staff keep the restaurant clean. On their idle time they were cleaning the grill and washing down the floor, no one was standing around on their phones. I give the Waffle House ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Really great brunch for our family! We enjoyed the food and service very much. The only thing that wasn't perfect was that it seemed the air conditioning wasn't working, so it was pretty warm being July 4. They had ceiling fans cranked up, which helped with air flow.“

“I was in Cincinnati on business and decided to try HangOverEasy for the first time—definitely a great decision! I ordered the cinnamon roll French toast, and it was absolutely amazing—sweet, rich, and perfectly cooked.

The highlight of the experience, though, was the top-notch service from Tobias. He was incredibly attentive, made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal, and even brought me a to-go coffee without me asking. That kind of thoughtful service really stood out.

If you're in Cincy, HangOverEasy is a must-try. Great food, great vibes, and even better service!“

“This is my reaching fruit drink go-to! I love the variety of healthy options that they have. The one time they did mess up my order I was sent a coupon immediately after I placed the complaint. Since I always come to get an extra toasted muffin and a drink if not a quick ricotta, pancake“

“Usually the staff conducts themselves with loud call out orders and such but on this day, the orders were quiet and spoken to each other standing close to each other. I think several people were in training. No big deal. The food was good and fast, just slow on coffee refills“

“Great, Friendly Service!!!“

“This Ihop is so special to me in so many ways. First off, EXCELLENT food with excellent chefs, amazing customer service, these employees are so kind, they are exceptionally wonderful at their jobs and always check in and make sure we are taken care of every time we come here. This Ihop is where my soon to be husband and I had our very first date, and where he proposed to me. I will never forget. Also, not only that, but how sweet the waitress was to us, who so kindly recorded the entire engagement. My fiancé asked her in advance to the whole event. Thank you all at Ihop in Colerain Ohio, all of you are amazing people and I will always thank you for your wonderful service and absolutely delicious food.“

“Enjoyed the service food was good nice atmosphere“