Years ago, I visited this establishment and didn't have the best experience. Since it had been quite some time, and because most of the recent reviews have been so positive, I decided to give it another try. I live out of state and met my son there for brunch, and I'm so glad we did. I really appreciated that the menu offers half-size portions of some of the platters, which is perfect for someone like me who doesn't have a huge appetite. I ordered the half-size Kitchen Sink skillet. There was a small upcharge for that particular skillet, but it was absolutely worth it. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and this restaurant has definitely earned a spot among my favorite breakfast and brunch places in the area. Parking is plentiful, which is always a plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the restaurant, although cozy, is a bit of a tight squeeze, though, and they seem especially busy on weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd recommend arriving early or being prepared for a wait. read more

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I picked this place based on the yelp score, so thank you yelp. We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and the place was pretty busy but they still had seating available. They offer indoor and outdoor covered seating. The hostess was very nice and seated us right away. We asked to sit outside since it was a beautiful day. I love trying homemade corned beef hash so I asked if it was really homemade. The waitress said "honey everything here is homemade". I order eggs, toast and the hash with potatoes. I ordered the fresh squeezed oh and a coffee. They brought out homemade cream, who does that and the butter and ketchup was also homemade. At this point I knew I was in a great place. My wife and son ordered pancakes and the French toast. The pancakes were huge and delicious. The French toast was also amazing. My meal was also great. The ketchup for my potatoes was also homemade, I like Heinz, and homemade ketchup is very different but still good. I highly recommend trying this place. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Not the best. Not the worst. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a sweet little place and everyone is nice but the food is just ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The biscuits which I thought would be great cause it's a scratch kitchen were warm and huge but flavorless and really dense. The coffee was good. The omelette was good but the middle was wet cause too much cheese but it tasted good. The hashbrowns were flavorless and the home fries were burnt on one side and under cooked on the other. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'll be honest I did not know what to expect when I walked in. I have seen places like this and the food is t that good. However this place is perfect. I love to cook and their omelet and hash browns were just as good as mine. I felt like I was literally eating what I normally cook lol. Great food, everything is made from scratch and is all fresh. If you like sweet tea they have real southern sweet tea that again I feel like I'm drinking my own lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is great and the restaurant is clean and tidy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I know where I'm coming back the next time I have to spend the night here. Great job on everything. Please don't change anything. read more

I was in town for work and my coworker picked this place for lunch. It had good reviews so everyone agreed. It was a really small joint. I think they had 2 servers working. Taking our orders was no issue, it was actually fast, but the food came out slow. we sat there for an hour waiting for our food and we came in before the rush. I think she wanted to bring out our food all at the same time? idk. But I ordered the banana walnut pancakes and it came with a side of eggs, sausage and hash browns and everything was cold except my eggs... my hash browns were so greasy and burnt it wasn't even edible. i waited an hour just to be disappointed. I wouldn't come back here. read more

Good food......... fair prices........Service was good and owner was very friendly and involved

My parents love coming to Busy Bee; so much so that many of the staff came over and side hi and said this must be your daughter and grand daughter! I got the biscuits and gravy that definitely reminded me of home... it's hard to find the same style of biscuits and gravy in CO where we live. I'll definitely be back if they are still open the next time I'm in town (heard they were trying to sell the business). read more

They were vert busy on the weekend, we waited around 15mins to be seated and they do not take reservation. French toast is always my favorite breakfast and it was tasty! Bread was so thick and soft, with their melt butter was perfect! I also surprise with their pancakes, I usually don't like pancake or waffle because I don't like syrup and most of the time pancakes are tooo dry for me, but not THIS! I saw my husband's pancake snd I could see how moist it was, so I tried a couple bites, VERY GOOD! I wish I could order their banana pancake too :D Great food and service! read more

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Loved it!! They use local ingredients and the service was great! We finished our food like within 10 minutes because it was so amazing! They got large parking lot in the back too. Easy to park. read more

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Home cooked food with fast friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean restaurant with cute decor making it feel like you are home in your breakfast nook[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Busy Bee - Chocolate chip pancake which comes with 1 egg and breakfast meat. Mini kitchen sink skillet with sourdough toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

I was visiting the area for Thanksgiving and decided to try this place out. I love how quant the diner atmosphere is! They have classics across their brunch menu but the one thing that stood out to me the most was having "mini plates". So, instead of getting more food than you can eat. It's a perfect size for one person. I got a biscuit and gravy, an egg, and 4 slices of bacon. When I'm back out to visit, I'll be checking this place out again! read more

Busy Bee - Biscuit & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

The food is all homemade! The service was good. You can tell it's a hometown restaurant because the waitresses make conversation with you & are very friendly. read more

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Their breakfast is freakin awesome. The servers are a blast and enjoy the regulars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Busy Bee is everything Americana you would want it to be; cozy atmosphere, great food and full of friendly regulars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our visit to the Busy Bee was very nice. Breakfast menu full of items to please anyone. Friendly service that helped with recommendations. We'd definitely go back if in the area again. read more

Busy Bee - Restaurant sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

girls weekend! stopped in for breakfast large portions and priced just right. the local butter in our opinion was lacking salt. maple syrup syrup wasn't as sweet. pancake huge and great for two-three people. bacon fresh ingredients from local farms and small businesses... the butchery marietta, oh sausage, bacon. ham beef the butchery maricha, oh since 1944 bread & buns baked on maple marietta, oh breakfast served all day!! milk florence creamery little hocking, oh aple syrup cedar run friendly. w am in ajam parkersburg, wv honey bee barn marietta, oh seasonal fruit & veggie read more

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I always enjoyed the Busy Bee and with the recent upgrades it's even better! Previously I wouldn't go because it was a tight space and you'd leave smelling like bacon for the rest of the year, but they've addressed that with proper ventilation. Also they have an outdoor patio. When feasible the food is sourced locally, they even say where each ingredient is from. Coffee, bacon, sausage, honey, jam, and more is all listed with the local farmer or vendor that provides it. The menu is still the same classic busy bee dishes but with more options. They've also added alcoholic brunch beverages which is a plus. It still has the same classic greasy spoon charm but it's elevated for sure. Although there's more seating, the service is definitely better (that used to be hit or miss). Congrats to the new owners for how they've built on a Marietta staple! read more

Busy Bee - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

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The food was good, but not great. The service was good once, but the other two times I've been there it was terrible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is fitting for a buffet. Not romantic, or somewhere you'd take a date to, but is perfect for a meal[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. All in all, if you're hungry it's sufficient. read more

Best home fries and hash browns!!!!! This was my first time trying bacon jam, and it was a little too sweet for me. I probably won't get another triple bacon burger, but I will return. I want to try the avocado toast next time. I didn't care for the cinnamon rolls, but my fiance liked them. I will return and just try something else. My fiancé gave his big bee meal a solid four stars. He said the biscuits and gravy were just ok. Friendly servers and an overall jolly atmosphere with big windows and lots of light. I wish they had more than one bathroom. It was occupied twice when I got up. read more

The BusyBee is definitely a historic local staple located in the Harmar Village. As a native to Marietta, I've seen the BusyBee evolve, and I definitely think the new owners have revamped the menu and also included delicious adult beverages to the menu, which is a must-have for any typical brunch spot. Part of what makes this diner so special is the locally sourced ingredients, which I absolutely love! If the dishes were prepared and seasoned with a bit more flare, I think this business could be a 5 star! My wife and I thought the potatoes had no flavor, the bread/butter was bland, and the cornbread was very dry. They also use a lot of oil to fry the eggs. The cinnamon roll bites are a must have! read more

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Breakfast any? This is your place! My fellow Yelper reviews lead me here and WOW WOW WOW. What a fabulous little spot. Super friendly staff. Great food. Everything made fresh, (homemade bread, fresh butter). This is a farm to table restaurant. Everything purchased locally and posted on the board for all to see. We had pecan pancakes. The are huge. I had a breakfast skillet which was really good. My wife also ordered scrambled eggs and bacon. It all came out fresh and hot and VERY TASTY!!! See attached pics. I would highly recommend. Way to go Busy Bee! Keep it up. read more

The restaurant has a hip vibe with outdoor patio seating. The menu has the usual items but also items such as avocado toast and vegetarian chorizo, for those so inclined. They also serve alcoholic drinks - not just the Bloody Mary and mimosa, but also some coffee cocktails. Service was very friendly and timely. This is a great choice for brunch. read more

If you are in Marietta and looking for a great breakfast with local ingredients, this is your place. The servings are very large and the food is very good. It can be busy at times. We went early on a Sunday morning and there was no problem getting a table. They have indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio. In our group we had the French toast, an egg skillet, pancakes and half order of the biscuits and gravy. The pancakes are the size of the plate and the french toast included 2 very thick pieces of bread. read more

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Who's says there's nothing going on in this part of the world? Ok maybe I'm guilty of thinking it...but being wrong was never so delicious! Pretty much sitting on the Ohio River where Ohio meets West Virginia, Busy Bee immediately feels like an old school diner. You know, the one with the regulars/locals at the diner bar chatting it up with the owner and staff....yep that happens here. The warm hospitality and the family atmosphere is undeniable. Busy Bee is fresh farm to table, like true farm to table. Look no further than the big board displaying in-house ingredients and their local sources to know that these guys take pride in what they do. The menu is full of scratch made, hand cut, and house smoked...and the food is all the better for it! How good can a seemingly simple breakfast of French toast, sausage, and eggs be? Days later and I'm still thinking about it...that good. The scratch handmade(the imperfect circular shape is a dead give away!) sausage is nothing short of spectacular. Juicy, flavorful, and sporting a beautiful char...easily the best sausage I've had anywhere. The French toast had me at challah bread. The bread is sooo light and unlike many versions, nothing about this is overly sweet. Perhaps what's most impressive about this whole thing is realizing you just had some of the best breakfast of any place you've ever been(huuge sample size), fresh and farm to table, for a borderline fast food price point. Perhaps the plate presentation can benefit with a little attention to detail? Ok, that's nitpicking with a very very fine tooth comb...it is after all a diner. I'm trying hard to find a good reason why this isn't a 5 star worthy establishment based on one visit, but my stomach would call me a liar. Busy Bee alone is worth my trip...and dare I say I look forward to coming back to Marietta for the sequel :-) read more

Busy Bee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

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Excellent breakfast!!!!! Quick service, good price. Friendly staff. Will try the mimosas next time read more

Very yummy breakfast from really great locally sourced ingredients. Visited the partner bakery and butcher after breakfast to take home some yum to share. Service attentive in spite of a BUSY holiday weekend. Really nice local joint in a historic home. Recommend. read more

Great atmosphere- enjoyed reading the captions under all the pictures. Friendly staff and it looked like it has a couple of groups that are "regulars." Enjoyed the fact that the food is locally sourced. Everything was delicious. Eggs were cooked "over medium" (as I asked for), bacon was cooked good- cooked through, but not crisp, home fries had flavor beyond "just the potatoes" (maybe something more than salt and pepper?). My wife got the hash-browns with her eggs. These were cooked more than just the surface with raw potatoes in the middle (raw middles are the worst!). The only thing that was a little disappointing was that the "half portions" weren't a little closer to half price. $9+ full portions, $7+ for half. Wasn't expecting $4 something, but something in the 6's would have been more friendly. read more

Hadn't visited The Busy Bee is years...the coffee was really good but both cups had dried coffee stains on the outside.I had the Mexican style omelette-it was great. My spouse had 2 eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast. He liked the bacon, but his meal was pretty bland as well as the potatoes weren't hot. Not sure if it's because of covid-19, but coffee cream was served in condiment cups-which neither of us cared for. Water glasses were super small, which we didn't like-period. The menus had dried food on them as well. I'd like to try it again to see if some of these issues get resolved, but otherwise-I don't recommend. The prices went up as well, which is fine if the food is good and establishment is clean. Dirty cups and menus is a huge turn off. read more

THE breakfast place in town, out of the way and a favorite for locals and out of town visitors. Doctors and lawyers eat here for the great food and local atmosphere read more

My meal was just okay. Hash browns were undercooked. Perfectly acceptable but unexceptional.

My husband, daughter and myself went in for Saturday morning breakfast and we ordered WAY too much food haha. The portions are very generous and alot of their selection is locally sourced--love that. The wait staff is always so kind and usually you're not waiting for long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Granted, this place is pretty tiny, so there's not a lot of room for high chairs and such-but you can make it work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

My fiancé and I visited here for breakfast and the food was fantastic. The waitress was great as well and the food came out very quickly. It was pretty busy there in the morning. We will definitely return. read more

Busy Bee - The kitchen sink skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

We went here for Mother's Day. Initially I was worried we weren't going to get seats but they let us phone in 39 minutes before arrival and had a table waiting for us! My group got the skillets which looked really tasty and I got the avocado toast on the bread. It was loaded with delicious bacon and avocado. The place itself was very cute and they sell mugs and other cute things in the back. read more

Busy Bee - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

It's a good thing I live 3 hours away or I would eat breakfast here every single day calories be damned. I'm not picky when it comes to breakfast but you can tell they use quality ingredients. Awesome bacon! Unfortunately the place is for sale so I am hoping to come back before it's under new ownership and things potentially change. read more

I really love this restaurant! Great food, great atmosphere. The price is worth it for the quality of food!

The busy bee still does an excellent job. Pancakes are huge. It seems that during Covid slight set back on maybe some of the quality of the fresh ham and sausage place is almost always packed and have some excellent breakfast choices and grandkids love the chocolate chip pancakes usually take one home for later. read more

This newly remodeled place (Est in 1944) is a local favorite! Cool hometown diner with a bistro vibe. Everything is homemade so be sure to try their house ketchup and order a bottle to go! (I did). They even offer a special "Boozy Bee" Sunday drink menu. Friendly servers! I also wanted to steal one of their coffee cups... read more

Busy Bee - Sit down Bob Evans!!! Nothing beats this classic "Grande Bee" breakfast with a side of biscuits and gravy + fresh coffee!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marietta, Ohio

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This is the epitome of a small town diner that serves breakfast and lunch. You won't find too many tourists that come through town,if any. Well, you might now after they read this. I was last here several years back and it got way better. More choices on a menu that is all locally sourced farm to table and made from scratch. Hellz fire, your in farm country! All the way down to homemade ketchup. And everybody knows everybody and everything that's going on in town. So you best behave or it will discussed by Agnes and Floyd. And don't be surprised if people treat you kindly. It comes with the territory. read more

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Haven't been to this spot in years, and not since new ownership. I like the remodel, however I miss the old school Busy Bee with all the random knick-knacks throughout the restaurant. I opted for the bbq bacon burger with fresh cut fries. Hamburger was small but the patty had decent flavor. The bun was just too much. The fries, not very good at all. If I ever decide to return I think I'll just stick with breakfast items. read more

Omg. If youre in Marietta you MUST go. The food is absolutely delightful. From the fresh (the best I've ever had- coffee cream) to the Cholula hot sauce the provide for their omelettes. Fresh. Friendly. Fast. Just go and find out! read more

This is my favorite place to stop at in Marietta for breakfast and I highly recommend getting there French toast or Specialty pancakes! It's also has food sourced locally which I absolutely love!!! There Sweet tea is amazing, the staff is great! I cannot recommend this place more! I love the cozy vibe of the shop making it seem really inviting to just sit and enjoy the laid back atmosphere. If your in Marietta I recommend you stop by! read more