Brunch & Lunch
Morning Meals
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
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
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