I come here regularly with my friends because the food is always top notch, service is always great, and the vibes always hit right! I always recommend this place to locals and out-of-towners because this Sleepy Bee is the best in town! read more

By all accounts, this place is easily 5 stars. I'm taking off one star for reasons that I'll point out later. A Cincinnati Sunday morning and brunch was on the menu. I researched in advance and this restaurant was an immediate YES! When arriving, you can tell that the place is popular. It was just after 10 AM and the place was packed. Our wait time was 30 minutes and you're able to check your phone to see what place you are in line(I love that system). The Food: Mine: It was tough to decide. All of the pre-made omelets started at 12 dollars and all of them sounded good but were missing what another one had. So I created my own. My meat(2 dollars per meat) - sausage. My veggies(1 dollar per veggie) - Avocado, onions, tomato. My cheese(1 dollar per cheese) - White cheddar and feta. I had toast and a side of roasted sweet potatoes. The food was delicious. Create your own omelet will start you at 7.95 and then the cost is tacked on per ingredient from there. While it was delicious, it ended up being 14.95 for the omelet. That's three dollars more than the pre-made options but not terrible considering that allows you to customize. The fact still stands... 12-15 dollars and the potential beyond for an omelet is overpriced no matter how you look at it. The toast was a little dry or maybe over-toasted(is that the correct word?). The roasted sweet potatoes are the only side you should order here. Fantastic! Girlfriend: She went with the Worker Bee - 2 Eggs(any style), choice of bacon/sausage/goetta/vegan sausage. She subbed the eggs with tofu. After telling her that goetta is a Cincinnati thing, she opted for goetta. I had a bite of the goetta and it was actually some of the best goetta I've ever had. I'm usually not a fan of the stuff. Toast and roasted sweet potatoes on the side. (10.75). Despite having tasty food and great staff, I do have a few issues with the place. As I said before, the place was packed. While they're efficient with putting you on the list, seating you, and bringing your food out in a timely fashion... this particular location is very loud(don't do the first date here). While our server was nice and checked on us a few times, it was tough to get her attention when we needed it. I don't think that was necessarily her fault but the fault of a loud place paired with many tables squeezed close together. The other thing to note would be the parking. There are free side streets but be prepared to search for a few minutes and then to walk for possibly half a mile. Walking isn't that big of a deal... I walk all the time. If you're in a hurry or unable to walk for short/long distances, that might be a problem(unless you get lucky with a close parking spot. As I said before, the food was perfect. There were no complaints at all. The only thing that should be pointed out is how the food is overpriced. It's not just our food but take a look at the menu. The prices on other items aren't necessarily expensive but I hate when you can tell that things have been priced a dollar or two more. The story is good. The food is good. The art is good. If you're not on a strict schedule and you want some decent food, eat here. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Create my own omelet - Meat(sausage), Veggies(avocado, onions, tomato), Cheese(White cheddar and feta). Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great service and deliciously prepared vegan options. I met up with family for a late breakfast. We all enjoyed the casual down-to-earth atmosphere. read more

The call ahead waiting saved our group. Food was excellent and the service was good albeit a little slow as it was a very busy Sunday brunch. read more

Bummed about my experience. My scramble was full of veggies without any seasoning or flavor. The sweet potato side was steamed, but calling them roasted was a stretch. I certainly understand that things change, but I'm not sure if wait 30 minutes again for this experience. High point was the server. She was great. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place just never misses. Incredible food and service as always. Arguably one of the best if not the best breakfast spots in city.

What a cute place for breakfast or brunch. I was looking for someplace to eat a late Saturday breakfast and was headed down 71. I was eating alone so a place at the bar was just right. I'm not always a fan for eating at the bar but this time it was ok and they were super friendly and attentive. Their coffee is locally roasted and very good. I would like to go back to have a Bloody Mary. I then had their Worker Bee with Goetta and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and the goetta had a nice expected crunch. I will definitely be back. Stop in and give them a try. Im sure you too will return. read more

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Food was very tasty. Biscuits and Gravy great flavor. Fried eggs were cooked just right. Service was great.

Amazing food and friendly staff especially Kendall! We were able to get in line on yelp so we only waited a few minutes once we showed up. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Sleepy Bee Cafe, I want to sleep with this Bee with all this sweet and delicious food! Drizzle me with honey sweet cinnamon sauce, feed me buttery pancakes and delicious scrambled eggs. Awake me from my sleep with delicious latte. All the bear necessitates! Amen read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Buttermilk Cinnamon pancakes and Scrambled eggs with chicken, goetta, spinach, and cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Very cute spot, loved all the cute different bees. The servers were all very nice and attentive. They were busy, and you could tell a little bit, but the staff didn't show it. The food was delicious! I did have to wait for my pancake for a bit (my entire table was done with their meal by the time I got it), but it was very very good, so it wasn't a big deal! The coffee was my favorite part, I love getting able to get an oatmilk latte with my breakfast! I will be back when I come back to Cinnci! read more

The food is amazing!! And the staff here is excellent! I have breakfast here often before work on Mondays and the place is just relaxing and wonderful! They have THE BEST pancakes in town and the thickest most crispy bacon. And great coffee too! read more

I was excited to try this place as I've heard people rave about it. The food was extremely bland and disappointing. The cinnamon roll pancakes lacked flavor and the Avi scramble was not seasoned. read more

What's special: The ingredients, the vibe, the location Honest thoughts: Everything in the photo is an A+! I've been to sleepy bee many times, and I've always left happy and very full. I really appreciate the way they source their ingredients and that it's a "very Cincy" brunch spot. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Ginger Sweet Potato Soup! The Greek Omelette! Vanilla Almond Oats! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious food!!! Amazing service. This is my girlfriend and I's favorite location. Beautiful place to eat and great feeling atmosphere. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Chorizo Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had my first goetta experience and I can say, I am ruined forever! This was super tasty and since, I haven't had any that compared to it! Super flavorful and the perfect texture. Besides my food, the service was good and I personally didn't enjoy their iced coffee, but they had lots of options so next time I'll try something different. Lastly, I definitely recommend this place for a brunch date just make sure to hop in their online waitlist to save some time! read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Goetta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The pancakes were really fluffy and the sausage were huge! The sandwich I can't complain about though it wasn't what I ordered (they did make it right so huge plus). The potatoes were AMAZING. Whatever sauce that was on them was great. read more

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Nice and cute restaurant - I got the blackberry pancakes which was a weekend special and they were good but I wish they had more fresh blackberries. Only 2 fresh and then a blackberry jam/marmalade. read more

Always loved this restaurant and went there regularly. Sent friends too. However, the last three times I have been there, the food was subpar and the service was *terrible*. The last time, the server walked up to my table, did not even look at me and said, "What do you want?" No hello, no eye contact. No service at all except for another server dumping my plate at my table. No water refill. No check ins. Nothing like it used to be - so friendly and welcoming. Well, no thank you. I won't be back. read more

A friend of mine has been trying to get me here for so long. I'm honestly mad that I waited this long to agree to go! We went for the weekly special: Sinkerdoodle pancakes. Yeah, you would go too. I opted for just one pancake, and glad I did. These bad boys are THICK. I'm so glad I stuck with the special, but the rest of the menu is definitely calling my name, so I'll be back. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Snickerdoodle Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

great atmosphere, however a terrible experience. - Server was rude - food was bland and cold I have been here before and have been treated better. Its unfortunate that its changed read more

If you have dietary restrictions, be very careful here. I ordered my whole meal vegan but they gave me regular goetta and I got so sick after. It's a cute restaurant, but not the best food overall. read more

Sleepy bee has been a breakfast and brunch go-to for a while. They have a great mix of classic breakfast/brunch items, healthier takes. For breakfast I like the worker bee, for a lunch option I get the chicken ranch bowl (great crunch texture), and no matter what time of day I like a single buttermilk pancake on the side--so fluffy!! The restaurant is pretty loud and always busy. It's a great to come get a lunch with friends, but not somewhere to hang around and chat over coffee. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Latte - perfect foam:) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Oakley square is the place to BEE! (Obsessed with the Bee theme here) Everything about this cafe is warm & welcoming, down to the wait staff and incredible smells. If you're looking for something a tad more light and refreshing to kick start your day, this is the place! My party of 3 always shares our plates and this was the place for it. The Avi omelet was huge and just what the doctored ordered after a late night. The mushrooms were perfect in this dish and we added a little bit of extra cheese. The Worker Bee was the perfect hearty breakfast- I ordered it with scrambled eggs and sweet potatoes. Get the goetta (it's worth the adventure) because, how often do you get to have a German style breakfast sausage? Order it extra crispy and it's perfect with the eggs and toast. Lastly, a buttermilk cake was the perfect sweet ending to the breakfast. Get it with a side of their natural peanut butter and coffee and you'll enjoy in breakfast heaven. Since my sister moved to the district, looking forward to many more brunches and breakfasts in this cozy cafe! read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I had the cinnamon cream cheese buttermilk pancake. It was as very good. Service was good and enjoyed our space in the back room. I'm disappointed to know alcohol is no longer available. read more

Cozy coffee house vibes with great friendly service and fantastic health and comfort driven food. It's a favorite spot to take guests in Cincy, absolutely must try to lattes in the gigantic cups, also must try the pulled chicken sandwich from the lunch menu. Do not sleep on that thing, sleep *after* it. Exquisite. Enjoy! Thank me later. read more

Lovely place to have breakfast. Staffsuper friendly and provide excellent service. Love the decor. I can see why this place is voted Cincinnati's best breakfast spot. read more

Food was so good. Service was good Definitely going back and taking friends Good location read more

From the smile to greet us when we first walked in, friendly service, amazing food to thanking us for coming in- everything was fantastic and could not have been better!! read more

One of my fave brunch spots in Cincy! This trip I got the popular avi scramble and my sister got the equally famous Broakley breakfast sandwich plus the pancake special - a peanut butter one! I snuck a bite and wished I had ordered one too - you know the feeling!! Here's the run down: PANCAKES: Their pancakes are fluffy, delicious, and HUGE--about the size of a dinner plate--so be ready for that. BROAKLEY: Messy but good! My sister commented that even the bread bun was delicious. AVI SCRAMBLE: I'm a big fan of the more the merrier on the plate! This comes with a side and toast so it was a no-brainer. AVO TOAST: Another recommendation is their ember avo toast - the flavor combo is incredible! I thought the pickled golden raisins would be strange but they added SO MUCH! Big fan!! KILLEE BEE COOKIE: If you want to take something with you, grab this cookie - think chocolate chip cookie meets butterscotch meets coffee and you're basically in cookie heaven! ATMOSPHERE: Bright + busy (just like a worker bee??)! Would recommend using Yelp to hold your place in line before coming. I've done this twice and have been able to get a table on a Saturday just fine. read more

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This is by far one of my favorite places to have brunch in Cincinatti! There's always so many vegetarian options and they change out their menu from time to time to keep things different. The staff was nice and they even have gender neutral bathrooms. It's a busy area so I had to park on the street in the neighborhood area behind but definitely worth going! I had the chai tea and ember avo toast. I also shared the plum pancake with everyone at my table. Everything was delicious! read more

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We went here for brunch with friends and everyone loved their food. Pancakes with bananas, peanut butter and maple syrup would be perfect before or after a marathon but also work for a 20-something with an appetite. Our waitress was great with recommendations and really knew the menu. The strawberry lemonade mimosa was refreshing while the Bloody Mary had the right amount of spice. The scramble was full of veggies & flavor but would have enjoyed a little more egg. Breakfast tacos were delicious and the special of the day. Lots of veggie and vegan options too. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place is one of my favorites. I get the chicken sandwich almost every time I'm here and if I'm feeling extra fancy I'll spring for a seasonal latte. It's 100% worth it! All locations, but especially this one! read more

Amazing food , presentation and staff. Highly recommend this establishment. The food is fresh and full of flavor, while the lattes are beautiful. read more

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First time checking out sleepy bee. The food was good and the service was nice. I would have liked additional menu options, but the pancakes and bacon were filling and delicious read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Buttermilk pancakes and bacon thick cut extra crispy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Grabbed some takeout food for breakfast. They are advertising COVID car pickup, but upon arrival parking spaces were not marked so ended up going inside. There was a table right inside the door to pickup to-go orders. Food was solid, and a notch upon a greasy spoon diner. It tasted high quality and healthier than the average breakfast pickup. 4/5 stars for not quite delivering on the COVID no contact promise, but I'll grant some grace due to them being busy on a Saturday morning. read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - The Worker Bee to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I got one of the scrambles and tried some of mushrooms of the world. Food was excellent, good service too. Goetta surprisingly good.

Tried this place for the first time while visiting. Great place! Enjoyed having vegan and gluten free options. I had a bowl, would have liked a little more chimichurri. My kids liked the vegan goetta. If you go, definitely try the dirty chai. Everyone was friendly, food was fresh and delicious. read more

The food was so delicious I recommend it to anyone the waitress was very polite. And each time I go there. I will try something new each visit,because the entire menus looks delicious. I sent pictures to my friend while I was there at the restaurant and she said she cannot wait until she visits Cincinnati. I will be making this my favorite restaurant, especially for breakfast ! read more

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley - Candid bacon, guacamole, toast, with porched eggs, and red potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food and service. Usually pretty busy unless you go really early. Pancakes are amazing! Also has some gluten free and other healthy options. Great breakfast place read more