8 brunch rooms in Cincinnati we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cincinnati | Brunch across every city.
Cincinnati takes brunch seriously across several neighborhoods, from sunny cafes to weekend service at dinner rooms. Sleepy Bee Cafe, with locations in Oakley and downtown, leans wholesome and produce-forward, while Sugar n' Spice in Walnut Hills is the old-school diner choice for wispy-thin pancakes. Over-the-Rhine adds The Eagle and Taste of Belgium to the weekend rotation.
Sleepy Bee Cafe Oakley ★ 4.6
oakley · 3098 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Sleepy Bee on Madison Road in Cincinnati's Oakley is the farm-to-table brunch flagship since 2013, with pancakes, omelettes and vegan and gluten-free options.
Sleepy Bee Cafe Downtown ★ 4.5
downtown · 8 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sleepy Bee on East 4th Street downtown is Cincinnati's all-day brunch outpost of the Oakley flagship, with pancakes, omelettes and an open-kitchen counter.
Sugar n' Spice ★ 4.5
walnut-hills · 4381 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Sugar n' Spice on Reading Road in Cincinnati's Paddock Hills is the diner-brunch institution since 1941, with the wispy thin pancakes and signature omelettes.
The Eagle OTR Brunch ★ 4.3
over-the-rhine · 1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Eagle on Vine Street in OTR runs Cincinnati's weekend Southern brunch with fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy and a Reds-game crowd.
Taste of Belgium OTR Brunch ★ 4.4
over-the-rhine · 1135 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Taste of Belgium on Vine Street in OTR is Cincinnati's all-day Belgian brunch counter, with Liege waffles, chicken and waffles and frites with mussels.
First Watch Hyde Park ★ 4.1
hyde-park · 2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
First Watch on Madison Road in Cincinnati's Hyde Park is the local outpost of the daytime brunch chain, with chickichanga and lemon ricotta pancakes.
Metropole Weekend Brunch ★ 4.4
downtown · 609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Metropole inside the 21c Museum Hotel on Walnut Street downtown runs Cincinnati's hearth-driven weekend brunch, with wood-fired Benedicts and grits.
Maplewood Kitchen Brunch ★ 4.3
downtown · 525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Maplewood Kitchen on Race Street downtown is Cincinnati's California-leaning Thunderdome brunch room, with all-day breakfast plates and avocado toast.