Like, Follow and Share - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uVhe5sWi/…read more 975 S. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio (937) 366-6220 Website: https://theblackbirdwilmington.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577050103184 0600 - 3pm - Daily I'm always on the hunt for locally owned and operated places to support -- mostly because chain restaurants make me feel like I'm eating the same corporate dream in every town. #OverPricedUnderRated A longtime friend and BaldWhiteGuy supporter, Chris Georges, suggested the Black Bird. So I did what any responsible, waffle-motivated adult would do: I Googled it, packed the princess (my child, not royalty), and drove 27 minutes into the wilds of Wilmington for breakfast. I've got a long, complicated love affair with Wilmington -- R&L trucking memories, pay-lake fishing , horse shows, drive-in dates with a adorable dimpled accomplice, and pizza from a hole-in-the-wall called Generations Pizzeria, back before they went all boogie and built a real restaurant. #LongTimeSupporter. Somehow, The Black Bird flew under my radar. July 9, 2025, The new kid on the block, but already serving up breakfast like it's been doing it for decades. We rolled in on a day when Mother Nature decided to audition for a snow catastrophe. School canceled, and me coming off a 20-call shift with a five-hour fire standby -- so yes, I was hangry and exhausted. #ShowMeCoffeeandBacon The Black Bird's parking lot had room, the staff waved us in, and we were told to sit wherever we liked. I considered the window seat for the ambiance, then remembered the car thermometer read "well below zero" and chose survival over Instagram lighting. Good call -- the corner booth on the opposite side of the restaurant was cold, the window seats were colder, I'm sure. Service was prompt. Water for the princess, black coffee and water for me -- because coffee is a personality trait. The menu is a delightful problem: too many good choices. I solved this like a rational adult by ordering the dish that crams the most breakfast joy onto one plate. #MostImportantMeal #HealthyBoy I ordered the Two Birds Platter - 2 eggs over-easy, bacon, a waffle, and wheat toast. * Eggs: Perfectly cooked. Not a puddle of yolk, not a hockey puck. Just right. Hats off to the chef. * Bacon: I'm normally a "slightly underdone, floppy bacon" guy, but this was crispy in the best way -- not burnt, just proud. Definitely sandwich-worthy. #maybenexttime * Wheat Toast: Salted butter, golden brown, the kind of toast that makes you consider buying a toaster with feelings. * Waffle: The reason I drove 27 minutes. Warm, slightly sugary crunch on the outside, fluffy inside. If waffles had fan clubs, this one would be president. The Two Birds Platter was delicious and filling. Highly recommended. The princess went with French toast plus a side of bacon. Three thick slices of Texas-toast-style bread, perfectly cooked, topped with a berry compote that tasted like summer and probably a small sin against your A1C. #Diabetes #WilfordBrimley She couldn't finish it (too much food? impossible), so I heroically sampled. Verdict: wonderful. Staff kept my coffee above the half-cup threshold -- a service-level I judge all restaurants by. If your coffee dips below half, you're playing with my emotions (and your tip). Let's talk price * Two Birds Platter -- $11.00 -- Incredible value. Plenty of food. I left full and happy. * French Toast -- $11.00 -- Fair and generous portions * Side of Bacon -- $4.00 -- Two slices for four bucks? Either that pig was raised on caviar or someone's tipping the bacon farmer. Pricey, but tasty. * Coffee -- $3.00 -- Hot, and delicious. Kept my cup full and offered a to go cup (great touch). They asked small or big. I said big. They delivered a cup that could power a small village. It was Huge. Worth every penny. If you follow the BaldWhiteGuy, you know I have reservations about the prices of beverages at restaurants, but his was well worth the $3. May be drinking this cup till noon! #HowManyTimeCanYouRewarm Overall: fair prices, solid portions, and service that earned a generous tip. Final Review 4 out of 5 Bald Heads -- ‍‍‍‍ Positives * Locally owned and operated -- support your neighbors, not a corporate overlord. #ShopLocal * Great service -- attentive without hovering. * Plenty of food -- bring an appetite or a friend with a trunk. * Fair prices -- especially for the main plates. * Huge to-go coffee -- caffeine for days. Negatives * Bacon price -- delicious, but my wallet cried a little. * Thermostat -- it was cold enough to make my bald head regret life choices. Turn up the heat, Black Bird. #DontBeCheap If you're in Wilmington and you like breakfast, brunch, or lunch that treats you like a person and not a number, fly into The Black Bird. Tell them BaldWhiteGuy sent you, and tell the waffle I'll be back -- probably sooner than my cholesterol would advise.

We were so excited to try this while passing through. The "church basement" vibe didn't bother us…read moreat all, but we were still disappointed. I heard the country boy was really good. Chicken and waffles were good, but struggled to eat it without a knife. The weathervane was mediocre at best. Potatoes were sad and mushy on both plates. Overall the service was really what was lacking. She was friendly, took our order and never came back. No drink refills, no check. We sat there long enough to one by one use the restroom and decided we must pay at the counter. We did not feel like the whole food + experience equated to a great value for the money.

Some of the reviews made us a bit worried after already having walked in the restaurant and seating…read moreourselves. We had stood around for a bit in front lobby and no one said anything, not even a greeting after walking , after standing around for maybe three minutes we read the "Please seat yourselves." No problem, we did just just that , I began to look at the reviews and they made us worried, but our waitress "Lx" quickly turned that around ! She gave us exceptional service and the food was more than amazing ! The people eating there were also so nice! Had an older gentleman give my son a gift ! Super am in experience here !

We recently dined while returning from A road trip. It is a…read morecharming family type hometown restaurant . Rustic touches. Friendly & efficient waitress. Enjoyed an omelette & my husband devoured the biscuits & gravy. Portions were generous & Coffee hit the spot!

The ice cream is whipped and only a few options. The shop…read moresmells musty and the outdoor seating area needs to be cleaned up.

This is great little fro-yo spot in downtown Wilmington. First, the prices are crazy good. Very…read moreinexpensive and you just pay for your cup size, no weighing. You can mix and match the flavors and get as many toppings as you'd like. The biggest pro though, is that they have multiple dairy free options! Including a really tasty double chocolate ice cream. The staff was so accommodating to the allergies some of us had, it was really wonderful. I hope this cute spot sticks around, because we had such a wonderful experience here.

Modern and inviting feel to this newer location. Plenty of parking on the side and in the rear…read more People were playing in a cornhole tournament in the courtyard gathering area. Waitress was gracious and the Charred Romaine Caesar was delicious with a smoky and uniquely seasoned flavor. Would love to come back and try more items!

It was good the burger was great and I would come back the pickle fries were excellentread more

Madison was very nice and attentive! She made sure our dining experience was perfect and was on top…read moreof refills and checking in to make sure we were happy the entire time.

Avengers Assemble! We are here for a dog competition and…read morewanted a convenient place to eat. It's connected to the Roberts Centre and so is very convenient, especially during this hot and humid day. You don't even need to walk outdoors,, which is a huge relief because the heat outside was hitting us like the Human Torch's Nova blasts tbh. We were instantly seated at a quiet and comfy booth. The restaurant is very modern and spacious. Like Iron Man's tech and Stark Tower (okay, maybe not as tall). It has an automobile theme to it, so it's really fun! It honestly felt like we were just chilling right inside Tony Stark's personal garage with all his flashy cars. Lindsay was our server and was extremely friendly and fast and efficient. She checked on it us a couple of times and even had the check ready to go when our meals were served. She was basically zooming around the tables faster than Quicksilver. That's a good sign that the restaurant understands how busy conference goers can be. Of course, that was not to rush us at all, but it can always save time when you're going to be busy con conventions. She really had that Captain America level of tactical planning to keep things moving for us. I had the sirloin which was tender and moist. My partner had a fish and chips which were crispy and the fish was what's tender and flaky. Everything was cooked so perfectly it was almost like Scarlet Witch used some chaos magic in the kitchen to get the flavors exactly right. Maybe with a sprinkling of Doctor Strange magic too! Would definitely come back and may even head back later today!

Today I found a place "where diets come to die a delicious death." It's called Country Crust Bakery…read morein Bainbridge, Ohio, and what a find it was! We were out exploring the area when we stumbled across this charming little bakery run by a group of Amish girls. The moment you walk through the door, your senses go into overdrive. The smell of freshly baked pies, cookies, breads, and pastries fills the air, and I swear I started drooling before I even reached the display case. As I quickly learned, "walking in here with self-control is like bringing a snowball to Florida." It simply doesn't exist! Mine certainly didn't. I ended up leaving with two peach fry pies, a loaf of cheddar jalapeño bread, and a glazed donut. My wife chose one of their giant fresh-baked pretzels with cream cheese. It was served warm and was absolutely delicious. Then I dug into the glazed donut, and wow--light, fluffy, and it practically melted in my mouth. This was our first visit, but there's no doubt we'll be back. In fact, I can easily see us becoming regulars. A quick heads-up: they accept cash or checks, but no credit cards, so plan accordingly. Country Crust also has a cute little café area where they serve pizzas and sandwiches. From what I saw, those sandwiches were absolutely ginormous. I didn't order one this time, but trust me, the brisket on a pretzel bun and the Reuben both have my name written all over them for a future visit. If you're anywhere near Bainbridge and have a sweet tooth--or just appreciate great homemade baked goods--do yourself a favor and make the drive. Your taste buds will thank you, even if your diet won't. "Worth every calorie and every mile driven."

Found this gem on our way to see the Serpent mounds. It's a definite Must stop for yumminess!…read more donuts, breads, cookies, baked goods galore. Prices are low and affordable! Donuts are big and fluffy! Glazed donuts are $10 for a dozen! Wish we tried the pretzels and sandwiches. ***CASH or CHECK ONLY!

This is one of our favorite places! The onion rings and fried mushrooms are outstanding, they…read moreremind me of the ones you get at the fair! My husband and friend love their prime rib, their ribs are huge and their pies/desserts are amazing! Our favorite server is Mandy! She treats us like family every time we visit! Quite possibly THE best server we've ever had!

Fried pickles... Big Salad…read more.. Prime Rib was K! I have had better in C.H. Would have liked a little more attention, as tea glass stayed dry too long. I will go again, just nitpicking I guess.

I ordered the large chef salad it is big enough for four people, no joke. The price for the LARGE…read morechef salad was only $9.99, this is crazy, it's the biggest best priced chef salad I have ever had. For me if they added an egg, some croutons and two pepperoncini's and bumped the price to $12.99 I am still getting it all the time and it's a 5 star. Richelle ordered the BLT wrap and cheese curds, we only ate the cheese curds, she ate 1/4 of the Large salad. Yummy cheese curds, would love to see a signature dipping sauce to take these curds over the top. We left with an entire BLT wrap and half of the large salad to take home. Nice clean dinning space in the back for our 11 person group. Service was good, small wait for all the drinks, several deliveries but I think our server was possibly working without a servers tray.

Just had the pleasure of gobbling a Double Rod burger. Delicious, and the cheese curds with…read morecaramel sauce were decadent. Five stars and gratifying!!