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Find all your brunch and lunch go-to spots downtown. Savory or sweet, always with coffee on the side.

 

 

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Condado Tacos

The Banks

Condado specializes in build-your-own tacos in the $3 to $4 range, offering protein options such as chorizo, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and vegetarian choices. Condado also offers offers its house-made margarita in seven flavors along with eight specialty margaritas. Streetcar Stop #1: Cincinnati Cyclones station, The Banks

Address: 195 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 263-1172

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Crown Republic Gastropub

Central Business District

An American gastropub, with small plates and everything made from scratch, down to the bread, the gelato and the pasta. The restaurant also features a coffee and pastry window from 7 to 11 a.m., offering pastry pockets, along with scones, popovers and cinnamon rolls. Streetcar Stop #4: 8th & Main

Address: 720 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 246-4272

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Milkman

Over-the-Rhine

Boozy Milkshakes ⟡ Juicy Burgers ⟡ Speedy Service

Address: 1106 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab

Over-the-Rhine

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks. Streetcar Stop: #7 12th & Vine

Address: 1215 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 429-5745

1931 at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Central Business District

Experience Casual Elegance at 1931 in Cincinnati's Historic Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel Tucked away in downtown Cincinnati's iconic Hilton Netherland Plaza, the 1931 invites you to dine in sophisticated style. This art deco jewel evokes the glamour of a bygone era with its soaring painted ceilings, marble columns, and Rookwood pottery. While the setting transports you back in time, the cuisine is decidedly modern, with American fare and creative cocktails. The versatile menu features breakfast classics like fluffy pancakes and savory eggs benedict. Lunch brings soups, salads, and sandwiches, while dinner tempts with dishes like Citrus-Glazed Salmon, Peppercorn-crusted Ribeye, and Pappardelle & Braised Beef Short Rib Ragout. Whether you're seeking breakfast, lunch, or romantic dinner, the 1931 excellent service ensures a memorable experience. Its proximity to the convention center, theatres, and stadiums is also a convenient pre-event spot for a bite and cocktails.

Address: Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 564-6465

Alabama Fish Bar

Findlay Market

Carry-out fried fish and chips. Streetcar Stop #13: Liberty & Race

Address: 1605 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 241-2255

Aladdin’s Eatery + Lounge OTR

Over-the-Rhine

Serving healthy and flavorful Lebanese-American foods, including a wide variety of meals for every palate, with over 40 vegetarian dishes, 30 vegan dishes, 40 gluten-free dishes and 40 meat and chicken dishes (antibiotic-free). Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange station, 12th & Main

Address: 1203 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 381-0395

Allez Bakery

Over-the-Rhine

Allez Bakery offers carefully prepared sourdough and other baked breads and sandwiches wrapped to go, or delivered through 53T's bicycle courier service. Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange Station, 12th & Main

Address: 1208 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 549-7371

Allez Cafe

Over-the-Rhine

Open Tues- Sat 8AM -3PM

Address: 1201 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Americano Burger Bar

Central Business District

Features a menu of 10 burgers made with the freshest ingredients around, as well as iconic American favorites including onion rings, brats and milkshakes, which can be made with or without alcohol, as well as soups and salads at lunch. Streetcar Stop #18: Fountain Square

Address: 545 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 721-8483

Arnold’s Bar & Grill

Central Business District

Cincinnati's longest continuously operating bar and grill, dating back to 1861. Eclectic Mediterranean and traditional American cuisine. Year-round courtyard features music Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

Address: 210 E. Eighth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 421-6234

Auntie Anne’s

Central Business District

The Carew Tower Auntie Anne's serves its original pretzels, cinnamon pretzels, pretzel dogs, miniature pretzels, pepperoni pretzels and pepperoni nuggets as well as frozen and original lemonades. Auntie Anne's will deliver through services like Doordash and UberEats.

Address: 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Bagel Stop on E. Fifth

Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater breakfast and lunch meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 287-8667. Streetcar Stop #2: 4th & Main

Address: 201 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 287-8662

Bagel Stop on Elm

Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater breakfast and lunch meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 287-8657.

Address: 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 287-8660

Bagel Stop on Walnut

Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater lunch and breakfast meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 723-9444. Streetcar Stop #3: Richter & Phillips station, 6th & Main

Address: 580 Walnut Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 723-1903