Great food and fun decor! Service was a little touch and go, but we were in no rush. We sat at the counter, and everyone who walked by (which was everyone because it was the way to the kitchen) said hi and checked in on us when our food came. If there is a wait, be patient because it's worth it! We enjoyed picking our ducks even as grown adults on our anniversary date weekend. We will return with our kiddos! Personal tip, get the whisper thin pancakes...they are AMAZING! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Whisper thin pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I am a big fan of the sugar n' spice that was on reading road and it pains me to have to write a bad review. I decided to try the one downtown for the first time and I was highly disappointed. It was pretty packed when I got there today at 12:40pm. We ordered food around 1 and didn't get it until 1:40pm. I will say that the restaurant is bigger than the one on reading road which is a plus for not having to wait long for a table. I typically order the same thing: pancakes, sausage, home fries and chicken wings. The food came out and it was chicken tenders... strike 1 is that I asked for chicken wings and no one told me that they only have chicken tenders at this location. Strike 2 I couldn't finish my pancakes because they were still doughy in the middle. All and all I probably won't be back to the downtown location so reading road please hurry up and open back up! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Orignal Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My boyfriend and I were in town for just one night and after checking out of our hotel, we had to stop to get some coffee and eats before heading back to Columbus. After a quick search on Yelp we found this diner and with it being so close, it was an easy decision. When we arrived we grabbed a table right away. I loved the old school vibe that was present throughout. The pastel colors, chrome details, neon signs, and classic diner menu. I ordered two eggs over medium with toast and a pancake in place of the sausage/bacon. My boyfriend got a breakfast burrito. Our waitress was a sweetheart and had the perfect amount of attentiveness. My cup of coffee was hot the entire time. The food was just what you would expect. My breakfast was one that would be hard to mess up and I loved that the pancake was on the thinner side. It was great. This is definitely what I would consider to be a "neighborhood" spot. There were like 5 cops there for lunch and the staff knew most of the folks that walked in while we were there. It really did seem to have a sense of community. The only thing was I learned after leaving that I missed some kind of duck thing they have going on. Overall, solid experience. read more

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Nice to visit a traditional diner. Wait was about 15-20 min on a Saturday mid-morning. I ordered the Philly Steak (Excellent choice). Make sure you order the fries. Fries were very crispy and fresh (highly recommend). They do not come with the Philly. We also ordered the Reuben (nice size and are taking some home). The kids chicken fingers were plenty (taking plenty home). They also provide you an option to pick out a duck . Very creative. Service was great. Customer service good. We will definitely be back. read more

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Major diner slayyy. Perfect diner. Love the old times vibes. The food is exactly what a diner should serve. And they even do milkshakes upon request! Great hungover breakfast. read more

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First time at Sugar n' Spice and I WILL be back. The menu has everything for everyone. The atmosphere is adorable. I came here with my girlfriends for my birthday brunch. We all had the breakfast specials and mimosas. Run here... fast! read more

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What a fun and delightful, colorful diner! We loved it here. Service was fast and friendly. Food was simple and delicious. We visited on a Tuesday Morning around 11:30 am or so. I'm really glad we went on a week day, not packed, easy in and out and our server was Delightful. They let everyone choose a Duck! I'm sure this is such a memorable experience for littles. We loved looking them over and picking ours to just have as small gift! It's a great memory we will laugh about! The coffee mugs were also cute and added to the whimsical feeling of the diner. Side note: They have flavored creamer (French Vanilla) if you ask for it! We both got the breakfast burrito, me without the chorizo, him with all the things! They were packed full and well worth the price. They give you a side of their home made salsa, not my absolute favorite, but it does add a little spice if you choose to use it! We also got a half order of the chocolate chip pancakes, Also simple and delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed the diner and would of course return to try other menu items! read more

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The food was good. Service was good but most of all the Rubber Duckies made our day and was great

Cute diner and cool atmosphere but REALLY disappointment in most everything else. Took 40 minutes to get our food. We arrived at 11 and ordered as soon as possible and received it at 1140. I ordered eggs Benedict and got HARD BOILED eggs. My sister ordered eggs over medium and they were over hard. They replaced my eggs Benedict and the SECOND were soft boiled eggs. The manager said they "pre boil" the eggs for the eggs Benedict and that's been their recipe for 40 years. Wait ... WHAT? You can't pre -boil poached eggs. Had to send the second one back too. It's been 50 minutes now and I still don't have food and my family is finishing theirs. Very disappointing. Edit to add: manager tried a 3rd entree, the Philly omelet. She expedited it really quick but it wasn't very good. It was about double the onions I'd expect. Hardly any meat. Didn't even eat a third of it. Not worth talking home. So disappointed. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Eggs Benedict with eggs which were hard boiled. (Not by my request.) - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Umm...what's going on Sugar n' spice?! Took some new to area UC students for new place to try. Let's just say, the food quality and crappy service make this a DO NOT VISIT AGAIN place. 50 min waiting on food. Wasn't even very busy. Then the food comes out and omg...who would serve this?! The sausage couldn't even be cut. Total hockey pucks. Couldn't get server to come back and check on us. Offered no discount or comp meal. Something must have changed with staff our last experience was total opposite. read more

Sugar N' Spice - I don't even know what to call this cafeteria food - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Got an Uber Eats delivery only 5 minutes away. Cold food, no condiments in bag, no iced coffee. Pedestrian food. I'll never order from there again. read more

Having grown up in Cincinnati, not sure how I missed out on a quality downtown diner breakfast at SnS (est. 1941), but I got my fill today so don't miss out if nearby! A super busy and popular place, usually a first come seating policy, but if you have a larger group like we did (10+), call for reservations. Traditional breakfast/brunch fare (something for everyone), large portions, reasonable prices, friendly service, no frills ambience, and "duck toy" souvenir for dining here! Overall, 4.5 rating for excellent diner experience; expect to pay ~$7-14pp for a meal. Today we ordered omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and more. All meals were served hot from the kitchen, very tasty breakfast eats, generous portions, and attentive service. Super filling meal to start the day! Great family and friends gathering spot, and perfect eatery for the morning after if you need a greasy spoon kinda meal! One callout, parking is limited so recommend finding PAID street or lot parking nearby. ENJOY!!! read more

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Service is great food is just ok nothing crazy to write home about. The ducks are a cute touch

I am a fan of sugar and spice, and used to eat at the one on reading road. Love eating in the diner on sycamore. Great breakfasts, and service is friendly. The rubber duckies are fun to look at. Very relaxed feel. read more

Cinnamon French toast and the biscuits and gravy will have us returning in the future. Waitress was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Atmosphere was that of a 50s diner. read more

This place was simply the most fun. It's welcoming, comfortable, bright, and cheerful. You just want to go in and then you want to stay. Maybe forever. The staff are all so friendly, everyone that we encountered was just kind. They all seemed to support each other and work well together, too. The menu is interesting with a variety of options including traditional breakfast/brunch offerings and more unique/exclusive menu items specific to Sugar 'n Spice. I had the classic Eggs Benedict and everything was perfect. The table also had the Mexican omelette, which is so fluffy! Their signature thin and whispy pancakes are flavorful and soft, despite being thin. There's magic happening here. Prices are more than reasonable. read more

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It's always a treat to stop by Sugar N Spice when I'm in town visiting! They had the best diner food and a really unique energizing atmosphere inside. Anything on their menu is delicious and filling but this most recent trip I ordered the Breakfast Special with eggs, bacon, pancakes and a side of goetta. It was so much food! But if you think that's a lot, you should see how big their omelettes are in comparison. They also served mimosas and bloody mary's too, unlike many diners! I would definitely recommend stopping in for an affordable, large and delicious brunch or breakfast. You'll also get a cute little rubber duck at the end of your meal! read more

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Came in to this location for the first time and was not impressed. I've been to the treading road location a few times and really enjoyed the food so not sure if this was an anomaly. The service was great, it's just the food that could have been much better. I ordered the eggs Benedict and the Holland side sauce was extremely lemony it was hard to eat. It just did not taste right. The hash browns are also greasy and soggy, not crispy. I added a ton of hot sauce to try and give them more flavor. The prices here aren't cheap like some breakfast places either so I expected better. You also don't get any toppings on the Benedict and you pay $0.50 for each vegetable on top of the $11 for the Benedict. Also 2 thin pancakes are $4. I got the banana pancakes and they didn't taste like fresh bananas. The service was good. It took a bit to get waters and menus but the food came out after a decent time and the waitress checked in after we got our food. She was also quick with the check. I love that they have the option to pay the bills online by scanning a QR code. Makes it quick and also COVID friendly to not exchange credit cards. Since I've been to the other location, I'm willing to give this another try but it's not too on my list. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a 50s style diner with a breakfast and lunch menu. I decided to get the breakfast special, which included eggs, pancakes, and bacon. I also got a mimosa. Everything tasted good and I feel like the portions were a good size. Our server was helpful in helping us decide what we wanted to order by giving suggestions. At the end when you pay, you get to choose a rubber ducky to keep, which I thought was cute and unique! Overall, nice brunch place to check out if in the area. read more

Nothing like being ignored at the counter of a diner. Attend to your customers before doing any other side tasks. Rolling silverware is a mundane task, but do it later. You have customers will limited time. read more

Ordered pancakes, spicy breakfast burrito, and biscuits n gravy. All were great. Hash-browns were average.

The good things, the food was really good, the staff was nice, and it was overall a pretty nice restaurant. The bad things, the coffee wasn't very good, it was very loud and I had to yell a bit to talk, and worst of all, the wait was about 26 minutes. Overall, 3.5 stars. Good in general, but there was some bad stuff. They gave us ducks before we left, at least. Nice restaurant! read more

Sugar N' Spice - 1/2 Original Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I love coming here to experience the unique diner set up they have. It's always a different experience that gets me excited to try places like this. The service has been average - nothing over the top and nothing bad. The food is classic diner food. I got the pancakes and I enjoyed them. I also have know friends to get shakes here, which I love that they do. A gimmick that they do is hand you a rubber duck when you are leaving so you have a memory every time you go to eat there. read more

The food was good and staff were friendly. Although outside and when you first enter the restaurant there is a weird smell. Sort of smells like a paper mill is close by or maybe something happened in the vicinity. Also the pink lemonade mimosa was ok. I wouldn't want it again. However you can't really go wrong with breakfast so I would say a good place to eat breakfast. read more

Food , service, great fun diner. Lots of regulars . Good prices. New Fun menu . Cute diner read more

When I lived in Cincinnati a while ago, we loved going to the Diner on Sycamore. Well, it's still there as Sugar N' Spice. We really liked Sugar on Reading Road, so we wanted to give it a try. And we LOVE breakfast food. We sat at the counter which was fine for us. We had an energetic and pleasant server who helped us soon after we sat down, but OMG was the restaurant S-L-O-W!!! Once we got our food we were happy. I had scrambled eggs, toast, sausage links, and hash browns. I was pleased! Nothing FABULOUS, but I enjoyed it a lot. My husband had the wispy thin pancakes and the hash browns. Thumbs up on the hash browns--yum...crispy and moist at the same time. The pancakes though...wispy thin, yes. Also kind of soggy. They weren't awful but nothing to rave about. Overall, I good experience. You might enjoy IHOP just as much for the food, but the experience at the Diner slaps. I don't know about those ducks though. read more

Sugar N' Spice seems to be an establishment here in town and after visiting, I can understand why. The interior is fun and they offer up inoffensive American Breakfast. I enjoyed my food and the coffee was okay. Make sure you plan to get here early on weekends or have no plans until the afternoon because there's a chance you'll be here a while. We waited for our table and had to wait a decent amount of time for food too. That being said, I didn't feel neglected by our waitress. She was always there to warm up my coffee. I'd recommend to take out-of-towners here for a Sunday brunch after a long Saturday night. read more

Been here on two occasions. This place offers an amazing retro diner vibe. However, the food was just short of average. I had their breakfast special and it really wasn't anything special and noticed a curled up hair strand underneath my sausage patty. The breakfast food was mediocre. I returned again with a friend the next week and her french toast was mushy and undercooked and the bacon was hard and dry. To make matters worse she had a hair strand in her breakfast special plate as they brought it out. A few weeks later she mentions that the server also changed the tip amount on the final bill. I am genuinely disappointed with this restaurant and really hoped the food and service would match the environment. read more

We waited an hour for our food - not overestimating on time - a literal hour. And we get our food and it's cold and has been obviously sitting under a heat lamp for a while. My daughter's pancakes were rock hard around the edges, and my mom's eggs Benedict were ice old. The server took off my mom's order and we were able to remake pancakes. But it was still ridiculous. The food is overpriced and nothing special. Go to a much nicer brunch place in OTR & you'll spend the same amount of $ for much better food. read more

This super cute breakfast spot was just what we were looking for in a brunch spot. They have a large menu, and a kitschy atmosphere. The service was good and the pumpkin pancakes were delightful. Definitely would go back! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Slaughter House Five Breakfast Special - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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if you cant deliver take out on time, dont take orders. broken pipes or not, just dont take orders if its going to be an hour past the estimated time. no one is happy and we could have used that hour to go somewhere else and eat. I plan to next time. read more

Such a cute diner and great food! My favorite breakfast items are the Eggs Benedict and the Greek Omelet but their sandwiches are super tasty too. Love how they give you little ducks with your check! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Philly Cheesesteak - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Cute atmosphere and ambiance here! We came on a busy day but did not wait anymore than 10 min. I ordered the breakfast special with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce (skip it , wasn't that great) and a side of potatoes but as you see I did not receive poached eggs but over easy instead. Potatoes were my favorite thing here and the coffee. Everything else was decent except the pancakes which had an interesting aftertaste to them. My little one enjoyed his waffles and chicken tenders. Overall, decent experience but I expected more with the amazing reviews. read more

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Was such a fun experience! Only reason for 4 stars is for the long wait. It is always packed on weekends so after the long wait for a table, it was hard to wait even longer for the food. Was a typical diner menu with tons of options and the little duck you get to take home was so cute read more

I love the new location. I've been eagerly awaiting this opening since, well, it feels like forever. It's so great to rescue a vintage diner to begin with, but the fact that it brings Sugar N' Spice closer to home for us makes it all the better. We arrived on the early side, knowing how popular and crowded the original location is. I would recommend doing this on weekends if you can. 9am seems to be the sweetspot - just before the crowds arrive - and it gives you plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast. I ordered a new item off the menu - the pulled pork with gravy and biscuits. I loved it, although I missed my usual pancake and goetta go-to. I'll definitely be back to try the salads at lunch. It's so convenient now!!! Oh! And they let you pick out little duckies based on a tradition from the 60s. Super neat! Love the little touches like this. read more

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Great food and atmosphere . Love the wispy pancakes and eggs Benedict. Wait staff is friendly and always attentive. Love the rubber ducks. read more

love Love LOve LOVe LOVE this place!! the best diner vibes, super friendly servers and hosts, cutest decor, and your own rubber duck to take home?? with good food! and teeny tiny syrups? best random surprise to find while visiting! read more

Sugar N' Spice - syrup - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I went here with my dad and we enjoyed the experience very much! The breakfast was lovely and the staff was super. The little ducks are a great thing too...I love a gimmick! read more

The pancakes were barely cooked, they were essentially raw dough. The goetta was crunchy, hard, and flavorless, The eggs were really bad and bland. read more

Great food and the coffee was great, our service was great and our order came very quickly and it was awesome, place is outstanding. The ambiance is great they hand rubber ducks at end of meal.. read more