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    3.7 (289 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Farmhouse Hash
    Lucy B.

    Tried something new today. The farmhouse breakfast hash with over easy eggs was the way to go! Good fluffy toast and eggs were cooked perfectly. Plenty of food, I was stuffed. Our server was very prompt and attentive, food came out fast. Very easy to pay by phone at the end which makes splitting the bill efficient. No wait, Great vibe as always!

    Place is bumping today. Flying Pig race is right out front.
    Christopher F.

    Office is right around the corner. Chad was my waiter this morning and gave excellent service. Always helpful and cheerful. Chad is one of you your MVPs, reliable and here daily. Food delicious. Love having you on E. 7th St.

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash
    Eric E.

    Really great location, I really enjoy the rustic decor. The seasonal selections are always really good, and the service has always been great. Great spot for brunch, even if it can be a bit pricey, I've never left here disappointed.

    Diane V.

    FirstWatch is known for its creative versions of breakfast/brunch items, like the French toast I ordered today - tres leches French toast with fresh strawberries on top sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs; as well as their healthy juice blends. Service at this branch was efficient to our party of eight. We were all very pleased with what we ordered. I really enjoyed the new Watermelon Wake-Up juice I got - watermelon, pineapple, lime and mint! Three of us ordered the same and all were pleased with how refreshing the juice combo is! I gave this branch 4 stars instead of 5 because the ladies bathroom was quite filthy. It wasn't just untidy, but the floor edges had caked-on dirt, obviously haphazardly mopped.

    Overcooked eggs

    First time at this location so perhaps this is how it normally is. Sunny side eggs were brought out severely overcooked. Waiter offered to bring replacements, but the replacement eggs came in a cup and looked poached? Incredibly odd experience, I'm honestly surprised the first eggs even left the kitchen.

    Gail H.

    As a solo diner, I was offered a seat at the "community table", which is a neat concept I suppose. The biggest downside was the uncomfortable chairs. I started with the Morning Meditation juice from the Juice Bar, and added their antioxidant vitamin shot. The juice (orange, lemon, turmeric, ginger, beet, and agave) was wonderful. Unfortunately the vitamin shot made it too sweet. Next time I will skip that addition, because it was perfect before that. I had the Crab & Avocado Toast, which was delicious but definitely needed to be eaten with a fork and knife. Finally, the Million Dollar Bacon is absolutely worth the tiny upcharge from regular bacon. I ended up combining it with the crab avocado toast and it was so "fire", as the kids say these days:).

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    Stina T.

    The photos and reviews online definitely drew me to this spot for brunch! I have been exploring the city, and invited another out of town friend to enjoy a great breakfast meal with me. We joined the waitlist easily and didn't have to wait too long - but did get stuck in the doorway waiting. The host looked defeated and essentially just grabbed menus as it was out turn in line before I told him we actually had a reservation - so then he double checked Unfortunately, the experience was memorable, and not in the best way after being seated. It was quite a busy day and I am sure the restaurant is a bit understaffed like everywhere else. We were right behind the welcome podium, and thus a part of all the action. I asked for coffee and never received the creamer with it. Apparently creamer is meant to be on the tables and I had to steal it from the guests next to us after waiting so long my coffee was cold. We both ordered the green juice and different omelets. I had to say, the green juice was delicious and my favorite part of the whole experience. Neither of us were able to eat our omelets - we both picked at the cold, thick eggs. They were fairly tasteless and the texture was not welcoming. Mine was supposed to come with pico de gallo and I had to ask for that too. At one point our server was standing next to our table, yelling over our heads about an incoming party. I do have to note that the same server brought us entirely new juices when we asked for to-go cups - definitely a kind afterthought. The most confusing part was trying to pay. We were not notified to pay at the counter and sat waiting. Finally we noticed others doing so, but the incoming guests were mixing with the paying guests creating a confusing clump of patrons.

    The works omelette

    I love First Watch but this location is lacking. Upon arrival no one acknowledged us for almost 5 minutes and we were the only ones in line to be seated. She stated she was new and didn't know where to seat us. Okay but you know to say "good morning" or welcome right? I didn't say anything only smiled and moved on. Next my order came out wrong and I had to flag down an additional server to get it corrected. When the order finally came out the eggs were cold. Our server was very nice but the kitchen couldn't get it together. Multiple orders were made incorrectly around us. Best thing about breakfast besides the company was the comfortable atmosphere.

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    The service is good, food is good and the ambiance is s breakfast place. It is enjoyable

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    4 years ago

    Quality and consistency are staples at First Watch. I love the fact that their Cincinnati stores have goetta!

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    3 years ago

    My picky eater loved the chocolate pancake. Ordering just one is true, they are huge! So huge we're you might not eat your sides

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    Great breakfast place, menu is huge, lots of fancy choices and many basic ones as well

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    We enjoy our visits to First Watch. Everything is fresh made and the in store made syrup, juices and dressings are the icing on the cake.

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    Food was good but the waiter never once stopped by our table to check if we needed something

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    Great food, friendly staff, perfectly dark coffee, super clean. Get the Mexican street corn hash! Yum!

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    Wow! This place is amazing! The fresh juice is so yummy! Our dishes were to die for. We couldn't stop eating! Must go!!

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    Taste of Belgium - The Banks

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    4.1(494 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    I attended the Belgian Communal Feast at Taste of Belgium, and it was probably one of the best…read moredinner experiences I have had (again). Even though this was delayed due to weather (the original date was earlier in February), the staff at ToB was super communicative and let me know that my reservation would carry over to the next date. The food was amazing - Belgian meatballs, mussels provencale and bolo - I mean....wow. I don't even like mussels and I couldn't get enough of these. Each of the foods were so perfectly crafted for the feast and had such an amazing story behind why it was a featured dish. Then came the chicken and waffles...flight. I mean - how much more perfect can you get? Iconic ToB waffles and chicken? Chef's kiss! To make the night even more incredible, we got to meet with Jean-François who told us stories and gave us pairing recommendations that were top notch. The communal feast was an amazing way to spend the evening at a restaurant that truly is one of the best places in Cincinnati.

    A Cincy classic so you know on my trip I had to stop by…read more... TOB is a delicious breakfast restaurant... but also somehow also has great dinner too! They do it all! For starters I ordered the waffle latte!!! Very maple tasting with a cute little Belgium waffle as garnish- so cute!! For breakfast/brunch I ordered (& shared) the Breakfast Plate- perfect for two if you aren't too hungry - eggs w/ cheese - sourdough toast - crispy potatoes - bacon - and of course a side of goetta (we are in Cincy after all) Everything was delicious and sometimes a classic breakfast is what you need!!!!!! My friends got the McWaffle & Southwest waffle - both had no complaints except a McWaffle might get ya a little dirty since the sandwich is so stuffed.... But no worries you do get a fork to eat up the fallen food I will always recommend this cincy favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!!!!! Can't wait to be back!!!

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    Blinkers Tavern

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    4.0(541 reviews)
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    I've been to Blinkers Tavern many times, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morerelaxing, with a nostalgic, throwback vibe that takes you back to a simpler time. The food is outstanding across the board--from the steaks to the cheese sticks--but the real star is their bread pudding. It's absolutely worth the trip from anywhere in the tri-state area. Parking is also easy and convenient, with a garage right across the street, as well as their own lot and additional street parking. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

    I was so excited to try a local spot for dinner on this trip, but left disappointed. Our party of 5…read morewas seated immediately with our reservation. The hostess & I believe a manager sat us. Both were friendly & acknowledged the birthday girl in our party. Atmosphere is great. You could comfortably walk in wearing jeans or come dressed up. Neither would be over or under dressed. The menu has juuuust the right amount of options, which is great! Heather was our waitress & while she was kind, her service skills were lacking. Granted we weren't at a Michelin Star Restaurant, but we also weren't at a dive bar. There was an endless amount of awkward reaching through, over & around when refilling drinks. There were a couple of instances where she actually touched our shoulders to nudge us to the side so she could reach through. Totally not okay during service at a restaurant nicer than a dive bar. We ordered the cheese sticks starter which were so yummy! Highly recommend! A couple of us ordered the Cesar side salad & were highly disappointed. The dressing tasted like it was mayonnaise heavy & then watered down by lettuce that wasn't dried after being rinsed. Even adding tons of extra pepper didn't help. The lettuce also tasted like it has been too wet for too long. The lobster mac was ordered in the group & it was tasty but soooo greasy. So, order with caution. We had the Black N Bleu salad in the group & that was good. The Atlantic Salmon was another dinner ordered & the crust seasoning was delicious! Sadly, the salmon was a bit overdone. It does come with a lobster cream sauce, which confused me. It was only so so & I definitely skipped it entirely. The steamed broccoli was done to perfection though. Not soggy & not too crunchy. We also had the 12oz ribeye & that was great! Flavorful, cooked perfectly! I will add though, that the steak knives need an upgrade. I really wanted to love this place, but we won't return on our next trip to Newport/Cincinnati.

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    Hotel Covington - Decorated for Christmas

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    4.2(427 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    After seeing my niece graduate from college, our entire family and guests, all eight of us,…read moredescended on Coppin's restaurant for brunch. Normally, I find hotel food is just okay and nothing special, but Coppin's was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, and our equally pleasant server quickly brought menus and asked what we would like to drink. When it was my turn, I happily ordered Coppin's Old Fashioned. I was the odd man out because everyone else ordered the Spring Manhattan. Judging by how quickly everyone's drinks disappeared, I'd say they were all very tasty. I was a little unsure about mine at first, so to make sure the quality and taste were consistent, I ordered a second, and it definitely was not a mistake. I ordered the B+G biscuits (which are made by hand according to server in the hotel) and gravy with an extra egg. Others at the table chose a variety of dishes, including the CVG, Cobb Salad, Bagel and Lox, and several other selections. Based on the clean plates all around the table, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My wife ordered a sample of banana bread, and I was fortunate enough to snag a small bite, it was excellent. After we had all finished, everyone agreed that my niece had made an excellent choice for her graduation celebration brunch. As my wife and I made our way back to Louisville, we both commented that we would definitely return the next time we were in Covington.

    Going back and forth on stars for this one. Me and around 30 of my coworkers came into town for a…read moretwo day workshop and they got us a room block at this hotel. I ended up being in the North Building and cracked up when I walked into my room and saw I was in one of the Lightwell Lofts (a few of us ended up in them by chance, guess they included them in our room block lol). While the room was super cool and beautiful, there was a lot to be desired. After taking a million photos of the gorgeous room, I quickly realized a major flaw - the bedroom is upstairs, the bathroom is downstairs, and the staircase between the two is a crazy narrow spiral staircase. As someone that gets up to pee in the middle of the night, having to traverse the spiral stairs was terrifying lol. One of my coworkers actually swapped with someone who had a "normal" room because he was worried about falling down the stairs. My downstairs tv wouldn't turn on. I fiddled with the remote a bit, tried rearranging the batteries, but couldn't turn it on. I used the ipad in the room to put in a maintenance request, but no one came. I figured I would just let the front desk know when I headed out to dinner that night. Hours later, the front desk calls me to see if anyone had come to fix the tv - they hadn't. The girl was very nice and apologetic, she said I sent the request in the middle of a shift change and someone had accidentally marked it as complete. So she said someone would be right up, and he did come up. Handed me a handwritten note and a $25 coupon for Coppin's which was totally unexpected and a very nice gesture. Turned out, he knew exactly what the problem was - he said the remote was broken and he was supposed to swap it out but forgot. Gave me a new remote and all was good. He also mentioned there is a second remote upstairs for that tv. After he left, I went to look for it - there was no second remote. We held our meetings in the Scheper Room, which was also beautiful. The room was absolutely freezing the first day and I'm someone that prefers it a touch colder and was uncomfortable. We had to get them to update the thermostat and then in the afternoon it was way too hot. We had food brought in from the hotel and it was all fine, nothing super memorable. There was soup at lunch but the sign didn't even say what it was - just "chef's choice." The Italian hoagies were way too big and needed to be cut in half, I couldn't even finish half of one. The salad with fruit/pecans/etc was my favorite though. They had the completely wrong password on the tables for the Wifi but thankfully we figured it out quickly that we just had to use the room password. The second day for breakfast, there was yogurt on the menu and even on the sign with all the food - but there was no yogurt. Some of my coworkers were specifically asking for yogurt so we had to request it directly because it was included and paid for. Box lunches to take to go on the second day which were fine, I had the chicken caesar salad wrap. Housekeeping didn't come to service my room until 5pm when I was in there getting ready for dinner, so I was not able to get the room serviced. Just asked them for some more coffee. My conditioner in the shower was empty but I didn't bother reporting it after the tv issue and I had my own conditioner with me, so used that. The lotion at the sink was so thick that I could not get it out of the bottle at all, I had to use q-tips to get it out (it was nice quality, just kinda useless if you can't get it out of the bottle lol). Great local offerings on the mini bar and in the fridge. My coworkers and I got a kick out of the "intimacy kits" because we were on a business trip haha. The Magic 8 ball was fun, I loved the conversation cards even though I just read a few of them to myself haha. Even with the bedroom upstairs, it was nice to have the big double closet in the bathroom hallway so I really was just in the loft to sleep and kept all my stuff downstairs. The location is great, lots of fun stuff right nearby. The courtyard is lovely. I would say this is a solid 3.5 stars but since we can't give half stars, I'll give it a 4 because the staff was overall very nice and quickly fixed any issues, just a little annoying that we had any issues at all.

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