We love this regional "peasant food" and stock up when we can find it locally in Louisville stores…read moreor sometimes head to the Cincinnati area and take a cooler to transport it home. We have tried other brands produced for commercial sale, and Glier is our favorite based on taste and quality. I would like to try a local butcher shop version or even attempt to make it from scratch, but Glier is the best so far from our personal experience. We like to prep patties of the product in a skillet on medium low and usually fry each side and then flip a final time for extra crispy firmness. I typically keep a lid on the skillet slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, but reduce any potential popping issues. Great flavor and value and will continue searching for local retailers for the convenience.

Growing up in Greater Cincinnati I was introduced to goetta at a very young age. It was usually…read moreserved in slices but I have also had it served scrambled up and in a bowl. It goes well with any breakfast foods but is also good by itself. Over the years I have lived in other states where I couldn't buy it so I learned how to make it. I always aspired to make mine to be as similar to Glier's as possible. It is the benchmark. Now luckily I can buy it at Kroger and I'm never without it in my refrigerator! If you are not familiar with goetta, but a roll or a slab and cut it into slices about a 1/4" thick. Fry it until it's crispy on both sides and enjoy.

Came Friday afternoon and only a couple of items were available. Told to show up Sat between 8:30-9…read moream and what a great tip that was! By then all the tasty items were spread out. So many! Savory and sweets options. Got a little bit of everything and it was oh sooo yum. The sun dried quiche was a favorite. Open dining area that was clean and cute. Will definitely make an effort to come back if ever in the area.

Such a cute bakery right next to Findlay market! I finally stopped in early enough to see the whole…read morespread and was not disappointed. The quiches were great and I got a whole box of sweets to go. Last cherry on top to find that everything was gluten free. Must try as I wouldn't have guessed!

I'm visiting Cincinnati from Florida for a few days, and I stumbled upon this place completely by…read moreaccident. Boy, am I glad I did. After ordering my sandwich and coffee at the front with Candice, who was extremely pleasant, I sat at the bar and waited for my food. I ordered the ham and butter baguette sandwich, and I can honestly say it was the best baguette sandwich I've ever had in the USA. I travel to France often and absolutely love the bread there, so for me to praise a sandwich because of the bread says a lot. The coffee was also excellent and even came with beautitul latte art. The café itself was bright, welcoming, and filled with natural light. I truly enjoyed my experience and highly recommend Allez Café.

I have seen so many people stop by the new location in Madisonville so I decided to check it out…read moremyself. It was defenitly busy for a week day for sure. They had a few different pastery options and I ended up getting the cheddar biscuit. It was a really big biscuit but I do wish they would have offered to heat it up. I think it woulv'e been better this way. It had nice flavor but would be that much btter warm. I want to go back and try some of their breads next time!

A trip to Findlay Market on the weekend is not complete without a stop to Nay Nay's booth. The…read moresamples got me the first time and the quality of her breads keep me coming back. My favorite are the yeast rolls and the garlic cheese loaf. Today I tried a sample of her strawberry bread for the first time and I feel like I'll be grabbing some of that the next time I go. Every time I visit we are greeted warmly and offered a bite of something tasty. You can tell there's love in everything she makes. There's really no wrong choice to be made here!

Amazing bread, this has become my weekend must do errand - go to Finlay and get some bread from Nay…read moreNay!

We stopped by Gibb's Cheese in the Findlay Market as part of a food tour. They have an extensive…read morevariety of cheeses and fudges. We got to try the champagne cheddar and the apple cider fudge. The cheese was delicious and the fudge was good but not a flavor I would choose again. They had many other flavors I'd love to try though including pumpkin pie, praline, and Payday. The flavors change with the seasons, so it would be fun to try lots of varieties throughout the year.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, an employee at Gibbs Cheese & Sausage, at Findlay Market, snatched off…read morehis cap and apron in a rage, and in front of a crowd of customers & co-workers, he used foul language, calling me and my companion c---suckers (an old gay slur that rolled quickly and easily off his tongue) and threatened us with bodily harm. He dramatically stormed the back entrance of his work station to approach us in the common area of the market to "beat our asses." We have since learned that his name is Sid. That's him in the blue cap. Why? Twenty minutes earlier, we'd stood in a long customer line that went all the way back to the next vendor. Sid repeatedly ignored the line by helping random customers who congregated in front of the line. After waiting an inordinate amount of time, he finally worked his way to us, and that's when I decided to call it to his attention. I wasn't rude or nasty; he just didn't like being called out! "Do you want to place an order or not" he says. I ignored his surliness and attempted to place an order. "Just shut up already" he added before I could get my words out. He pushed the final button, and for a hot minute, I sank to his level; we traded profanities and then I left with my companion. We didn't have to think too long to decide that his flagrant display of disrespect was not acceptable. We chose to launch a formal complaint. To show exactly who we were dealing with, we came back to snap his picture. We told him that he didn't get to treat us with such disregard and expect us to spend our money with Gibbs. That's the moment he lost his mind! Before the situation escalated any further, we left the establishment again, this time seeking the assistance of John Bird, the director of Market Operations, at Findlay Market. Mr. Bird assured us that he would talk with Claire and Jeff, the Gibbs owners, but warned that any disciplinary actions would be up to them. Weeks went by, and we decided to reach out to Gibbs ourselves. Over the phone, Jeff acknowledged that he definitely heard from several sources what happened. He gave us a weak apology and tried to justify Sid's behavior. We all have bad days, but there is no justification for Sid's arrogance, anger, and unprofessionalism. We're not of the customer-is-always-right school, but Sid was WRONG! It was an ugly and extremely uncomfortable situation. We shop at the market on a weekly basis, and don't feel as if we have to tip around a powder keg. Perhaps that's how Gibbs feels about their repeat customers. Perhaps that's how they do business these days - a tap on the wrist for ugliness that would've gotten anyone else fired! Yes, we think Sid should be FIRED! Oh, and might I add the employee pictured in the red cap cursed us and royally gave us the middle finger as we walked away. For all of these reasons, we're no longer Gibbs' customers - and Jeff agreed that was a determination we had to make. Now that you know what we experienced, perhaps you will choose to be a former Gibbs customer as well. As easily as it happened to us, it could happen to you!

Delicious ready-to-eat pierogis in Findlay Market…read more Two friends created Babushka's Pierogi as a delicious homage to their grandmothers' cooking, in Findlay Market, OTR, Cincinnati. We spent a day at the market and riding the Connector (May 2026), and circled back here for their delicious authentic creations. They serve 15 home-made varieties, including traditional combinations of potato,, sauerkraut, mushrooms, cabbage, and kielbasa. And some adventurous recipes with goetta, lentil chili, sweet potato, beef & onion, bacon, cheddar, and even a vegan potato and onion. We chose classic potato pierogis with caramelized onion, which we enjoyed with craft beers at tables outside the market. The dough here was fairly thin, which is our preference, because we like the lighter shell around the savory contents. Learning about Babushka's Pierogi, i see they also sell at local groceries and they supply some local restaurants. We will search!

My favorite snack while cruising through Findlay Market! Pierogies were completely new to me, but…read morenow that I've tried them, I'll order them anytime I see them. The customer service is always great, and the atmosphere depends on what time you visit. I prefer stopping by later in the day when it's less busy, but keep in mind that some flavors may already be sold out. It's definitely worth getting there earlier if you have your heart set on a specific variety!

I used to go to Lucy's Diner often for lunch when I worked and lived on that side of town. The…read moreservice was always good, and the diner ambiance was nice. I would always order the chicken noodle soup for lunch. It was so comforting and delicious. Although I have not been there in a few years, I will say that I have yet to find a restaurant chicken noodle soup that compares to theirs.

It's a simple diner, which isn't a bad thing…read more While in the area, I wanted to find a diner for a quick bite. It was a Sunday and we were immediately told that they are Breakfast only on Sunday. I'm not certain if this is every Sunday or just that day, so keep that in mind. The service was fast and friendly. It wasn't very busy when we stopped in so we didn't have to wait on anything. I had ordered the Strawberry Pancakes. Not to be discouraging, but they weren't anything special. The cakes themselves were quite dense and heavy, so they filled you up easily. The strawberries on top were little to be desired. It was more of a strawberry jam that was put on top. Considering that a solid strawberry topping consists of a few minutes of cooking up fresh strawberries, sugar and water, I was disappointed with the topping. It truly is a bare bones diner. Nothing fancy, but that's okay. Good food and good service goes miles above anything else. They've got the service down perfectly. The only other thing that might be a helpful, yet discouraging, comment would be the front desk area. When you walk in, there is a front counter that you pay at. It's very visible and it's the first thing you see when you walk in. You see the counter and a fish tank right behind it. The state of the counter and the fish tank need work. The counter is cluttered and just looks dirty. Now, if this was an office in the back, so be it. My office is sometimes a cluttered mess. But this dusty cluttered mess is right in the front and center of this restaurant. I can't help but think what areas look like that I can't see. The fish tank would be a nice touch of ambiance however it too is pretty dank and dirty looking. If you're going to have it right there where everyone can see, you need to put a little effort into making it presentable. These may sound like harsh points, but they are honest observations. Would I go back? It's not very local to me, so probably not. But, if I was in the area, I would absolutely give Lucy's Diner another shot at lunch. I wasn't blown away during my first visit.

Great spot to check out in Findlay market. It's all vegan and deli style where you pay by the…read morepound. (You get how much of the food you want without suprises). I have been here at least 6 times and have yet to get one thing I don't love. Some of my favorites have been chick'n salad (both regular & curried), teriyaki tenders, broccoli slaw and fall fresh couscous. Recommend getting a mix of things to try. They also have a desserts by Chubby Bunny Bakery which is a nice treat!

Went to Plant Harmony for lunch and it was such a great experience. It's located inside Findlay…read moreMarket, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. I ordered the turkey bacon club sandwich. Everything tasted thoughtfully prepared, and it's amazing to have such delicious vegan options available at the market. The ingredients tasted fresh and the flavors were well balanced. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for tasty plant-based food while exploring Findlay Market, I definitely recommend stopping by Plant Harmony! The space is a stand within the market but there's seating inside and outside the market. When the weather is nice, the outside seating is great!