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    Lisa's Kitchen

    4.3 (190 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast and double deckers too!
    Margie N.

    Samantha was our server and she was on it! I ordered corned beef hash and she assured me it was real and not out of a can. The food took a little while to come out but Samantha kept my coffee full and hot! When the food arrived it was delicious! The potatoes were real and cooked with onions. Then grilled corned beef on top of that . My husband had chicken fried steak and eggs. Served with sausage gravy, it was very tasty! The place was packed but not too noisy. I found my new favorite breakfast spot! It is in the old Red Squirrel, and yes, they still have double deckers. Thanks, Samantha, for your excellent service and constant smile. You put the cherry on top. We will be back!

    Breakfast of champions
    Rich S.

    2nd time here and it will be a staple for every trip to the area. Basic diner food - which is exactly what I want. Eggs, goetta, sausage, hash browns, toast, and hot coffee. And say hello to Missy who might be the friendliest waitress in Cincy.

    Three sunny side up with home fries and bacon
    Stu F.

    Ordered the Homestyle Hash which is their skillet. Asked for eggs over easy- they were perfect. Really good service, toast made fresh per order, and decent coffee. Only things that was a negative for me was the precooked bacon of about 15 lbs. I usually order bacon but passed on it today.

    Over easy with turkey sausage
    Gloria Z.

    I've had breakfast/brunch several times at this cozy homey eatery, going all the way back to 2015. We used to live in the vicinity and it's not far from the church I attend. Food is very good. You get what you order and they are not averse to substitutions. Service is friendly. Seating is comfortable. The diner holds a good number of people, and be prepared for it to be packed full on a Saturday or Sunday. Those are not the times to go if you're in a rush, obviously. Prices are reasonable. Their take on corned beef hash is totally different from what you'd expect to get. It's more like shredded corned beef mixed up with home fries. You may or may not care for that; I don't like it. As mentioned the parking lot, which serves several storefronts, is difficult, although there are a handful of spaces actually reserved for Lisa's Kitchen so you may get lucky. I believe you can park in neighboring lots. This is my choice over a soulless chain restaurant, any day. If you're hungry for lunch or breakfast in Fairfield, get in here.

    Fresh made coffee
    Kay A.

    Let me share my experience at Lisa's Kitchen. I was in the area for a three-day conference and decided to check out brunch options on Yelp. Lisa's Kitchen, just 5 minutes from my hotel, caught my eye. Most of their customers are seniors, which speaks volumes about the service. The staff, from the lady at the register to my waitress, were older but incredibly kind, attentive, and respectful. The atmosphere inside felt cozy and family-friendly, more like a homely diner than a typical restaurant. It was quiet, and everyone seemed to be there to enjoy a good meal. Now, onto the food. I ordered the regular breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage, served with hash browns. It was delicious! What sets it apart? Probably the passion and dedication of the people behind it, who clearly love what they do. Special shoutout to Kelly for her outstanding hospitality. She made sure I had everything I needed, just like being at my favorite aunt's house. The food arrived promptly, taking only 5-8 minutes from order to table. I highly recommend this place, and if I ever find myself back in Cincinnati, I'll definitely be returning to Lisa's Kitchen. Oh by the way I spent less than $15 on the food.

    Omelette and a grilled chicken salad
    Eric O.

    Lunch with the wife. She had an omelette. Her omelette was good but the potatoes could have been cooked more. I had a bowl of chicken tortilla soup, very good. Also a grilled chicken salad. Very good also. Great service. Clean restaurant.

    Create Your Own Omelette with ham, cheese & mushrooms. Country style potatoes

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    Thanks Nancy! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    9 days ago

    Amazing French toast and sandwiches. Service was quick and great. Great environment. Definitely will be my summer breakfast spot.

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    Had They're PLAY on the McRib sandwich. Tasted just like it! Super Big. 2 Pork Patties. So come Hungry!

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    First time here. Food was fantastic. Wasn't an empty seat, so they must be doing something right.

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    Always great value for the portions. The food is always hot and delicious. We love coming here for breakfast.

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    This was my first time here. My food was delicious and service was good. I highly recommend this place.

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    Service was very good and friendly. The food was just okay and nothing special. Ambiance was basically a diner experience.

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    Love the service. Everything is always fresh and hot. Never had a bad meal! Been going for almost 10 years.

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    Everything went great. Great service and the food was delicious!!! Will be returning for sure!!!

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