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    Midway Cafe

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    MIDWAY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Rob L.

    Today was the last straw with Midway Cafe. The last time we went there we sat so long that we ended up leaving and going to Tickle Pickle as we couldn't get a server to acknowledge us. My wife and I decided to go back today and went in for a quick snack. We were going to split a burger and I also ordered an additional side salad and a side of onion rings. This was after waiting a ridiculous amount of time to actually have the server come to our table to place the order. When the food was brought out by one of the young runners I commented that it looked as if I had received the full orders and asked to see the server. After five minutes it was clear that he wasn't coming back as he was behind the bar engaged with other patrons. I went ahead and started eating as the food was getting cold and I assumed that he would make it right, Bad assumption as he never came back to check on us, my beer ran dry and there was no opportunity for another round. When he next appeared, it was with the check. I questioned him about the sizes and he stated ,"I rang in the side sizes validating my concern. He then came back and said, " no those were the full sizes, would you like a free cheesecake on me?" No, I want to be charged for what I ordered and what I ate. as you can see by the check, I had to pay for food I did not order and did not eat. It seems as if my used to be go to place in the county is suffering from a lack of customer service and I am sorry but there are too many other choices out there that value me as a customer.

    Smoked wings
    Kamron A.

    Definitely the best smoked wings around! Great size and flavor! Get the sauces on the side so you can try a variety! The fries also are delicious! Will definitely be back!

    Chicken wrap & Saratoga chips
    Lacee F.

    Relaxed sports bar with variety! Visited many years ago and went with a friend recently and had a great experience. Attentive staff, great food and relaxed place to hang out. I used street parking, not sure that there is a parking lot. Will definitely be back! I'd recommend the chicken wrap and Saratoga chips.

    Eileen B.

    My husband and I decided to walk around Fort Thomas and we had heard Midway Cafe was great place for burgers and believe me it doesn't disappoint. I ordered theIr burger with all the fixings and pepper jack cheese. Saratoga chips on the side. Delicious. The place was packed and service exceptional. We willl be heading back to Midway again and again.

    Sweet & spicy
    Molly L.

    Yummm... worth the wait!! Ordered the smoked wings!!! I prefer the dry rubs over the sauces you can taste the wing flavor better!!! We ordered 10 sweet & spicy, 10 garlic parmesan and 10 cajun rub... next time I will definitely be getting ranch rub, dill pickle rub & cajun rub.. again!!

    Carolina Gold and Cajun Dry Rub? Yes, Please
    Mike S.

    There are great wings in this town, and then there's Midway Cafe. Midway is an absolute gem, and you have to try their Cajun Dry Rub and Carolina Gold wings. I have a tough time ordering anything else and typically order so much that we have leftovers to enjoy too (my strategy amd it works). I really can't help it because they are amazing. If you are a lover of wings or haven't had a genuinely GREAT wing, look no further. Oh, and everything on their menu is delicious too. Please tell the owners, Erika and Staci, hello when you are there. And say, "I saw this excellent Yelp review from Mike S. And the recommended I order the Cajun Dry Rub and he said something about the Spicy Nutella?"

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    Best chicken wings (get the dry-rub variety) in the tri-state!

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    9 years ago

    Great food. Highly suggest the wings. Good restaurant, not bar food. Buffalo chicken wrap is also delicious.

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    6 years ago

    The food was amazing and the staff were very kind and helpful. Please support this local business!!!!

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    Amazing service. Always greeted like you're family! The food is amazing! The salads are huge and the bourbon selection is top notch!

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    This place is amazing, food is incredible, service is polite, respectful and quick, and the environment is so chill and good to be around

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    10 years ago

    Great chicken wings and attentive service in a cool and casual atmosphere. Definitely recommended.

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    Food was very underwhelming and took a long while. Philly was terribly dry and small. not worth the trip.

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    I have been here multiple times. Not only is the staff very friendly and helpful they have a large selection of bourbon!!!

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    I love my wings and I love bleu cheese dressing. I'm torn about Barleycorn's bleu cheese dressing…read more It's the diced onions and lack of celery seed. It tastes good but just unusual. Not used to crunching my dressing. The buttermilk and bleu cheese is there but the crunch? I've been going to Barleycorn's since the 70s when they were floating on the Ohio river. Always one of my favorites. But, the bleu cheese dressing, while good, is not pure. The bleu cheese dressing is meant to cool your tongue after the heat to the wing. As a purist, I like the onion in the dressing if it's on a salad but not with my wings. Final answer, swap the onion for celery seed like the lord meant it to be. Do that and we got another star

    OK - so check out the tab. I was paying for my friend and myself. You will notice two tall Michelob…read moreUltras, two short Modelo Esp. I ordered myself a "shot of screwball". The server asked me for clarification and I said a "shot of Screwball". She said "OK" and off she went. She returned later with the shot of screwball and all is fine. Then I get my tab and notice this very weird "UP" entry for $2.25. I asked the server what the "UP" entry meant and she stammered through something about the shot and mixer.... I explained that I had a straight shot - no mixer and she asked if I wanted to speak to her manager. I said "Yes please". This guy walks over and i ask him to explain the UP charge. He says "well maybe you had one shot during happy hour and one later..." I respond, "No - I had one shot". HE says "Well what do you think a shot is?". I say, " An ounce and a half". He replies, "Well, we pour 2oz". I say, "I didn't order 2 ounces". He replies, "We always pour 2 ounces - we've been doing that for 48 years". I say, "Well, I haven't been coming in here for 48 years - I ordered a shot". Now, just do the math. Suppose what he claims is true - first off, why would you charge for a shot and then add an additional UP charge without someone specifically asking for an "over-pour" or a double or something? Also, if you are over-pouring by 1/2 ounce why would it be $2.25 for a $5.75 shot? i mean, you are over-pouring 1/3 of the original shot - right? $2.25 is NOT 1/3 of $5.75. Not by a long shot. Also, where do you get off over-pouring anyone without an explicit request? The fact that the server stumbled on an explanation and then the "manager" comes out with a very weak explanation leaves me doubting the entire thing. A couple of bucks is not a big deal but wtf? This is just not necessary. It makes little sense and only served to piss off a potential regular from returning. Just charge whatever the shot is supposed to cost and let people know that you supposedly "over-pour". Also, don't over-pour unless somebody specifically asks for it..... this isn't rocket-science.

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    WOW! This place is so cool! I was in Covington for a wedding and the entire wedding party decided…read moreto stop by for a few drinks. Despite having such a large group, drinks were out fast and there was plenty of seating. 2 things stick out here: Decor and the Drinks. Both were impeccably done. The nature meets wood and brick aesthetic is so purposefully laid out and when the eye cruises across the landscape it's so satisfying!! We had a LOT of drinks, but the jade river, el toro rojo, and pacific muse were our favorites. The drinks are priced pretty well ($12-$14) and the service was very prompt, always cleaning up empty glasses and clearing space for more people to sit. I for SURE recommend this place as a spot to come and throw a couple rounds back. We stayed for hours and drank and talked our hearts out! Thank you for such a wonderful night. 5 stars.

    If you haven't been to Second Story, you NEED to check it out! This place has the best vibes! They…read morehave one of the coolest bar designs I've ever seen, it's perfect for grabbing a drink or two with friends, date night, or hanging out! They offer delicious seasonal drinks, and every drink & shot I've tried has been amazing! My absolute favorite thing I've had here (and one of the best drinks I've ever had period) is their S'mores Espresso Martini! It's literally perfection; aesthetically it's fun but still well composed as any espresso martini should be; it's has the right balance of sweet & coffee, & all of the flavors really make it taste like you're drinking an espresso flavored s'more! If you see this on the menu, it is a must try!

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    Midway Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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