Historical diner in OTR, once you step inside this place you get teleported back in the '50s, and…read morethe atmosphere is dreamy and surreal! It's a classic brunch spot where thin pancakes, goetta and french toast will satisfy your food cravings! Lovely service, the place gets super busy during the weekends!

I live nearby and this place is always popping, so I figure I'd give it a try. Vibes are super cool…read moreand old timey, so I was ready for some good food. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The avocado breakfast burrito was quite bland and I found myself having to drown it in salsa :( Service was good and you're not paying too much, but don't come here expecting the best food ever.

Love the vibes. The ladies behind the counter are sweet and awesome. Very savvy on the grill…read morecooking up EXCELLENT food. Menu is simple and the food is done very well. Finally someone who seasons their patties! I definitely recommend the vegan cobbler it's sooo good

Decided to try it out since it's highly recommended. Everyone working was very nice and helpful…read more We got a range of things. The burger was excellent. The fries are tasty, but I can see why some people say they're over seasoned/salted. The grilled cheese is a fantastic mix of gooey cheeses. The Mac and cheese was good, not great, and has kind of a crazy amount of black pepper in it. The tomato soup is good, but spicy. Like spicy enough that they should probably note that, since kids and some people will freak out. The pickles, also crazy hot and spicy, and they should definitely note that somewhere. It's a very cozy little diner and the decor is fun. The games and puzzles are a nice addition. Parking is easy, as there's street parking and a parking lot across the street.

We had an amazing meal this morning at the echo. The ambience is perfect for an urban diner. Plenty…read moreof seating and a very cool shaped bar in the middle. We had never been to the Echo before even though we come to Cincinnati often. They make their own pies and have a wide assessment of breakfast and lunch items so we were drawn to this little gem. I ordered the hot mess. And it did not disappoint in the least. Let me be clear, if you love breakfast then the hot mess is not to be missed. My better half ordered the blueberry pancake which was perfect. Lightly crispy and tons of blueberries. She also got a side order of bacon that was crispy without being too far gone. The white bread toast was crispy buttery and delicious, most definitely home made. Yum! Our waitress Emmy was so patient with all of my silly questions. She was one of the best servers I have ever had. We will come again and highly recommend eating here. I hope the echo pays Emmy more because she is outstanding.

Steph's sampler and Bonnie's bounty are great…read more The echo has the best pancakes I've ever had. I love that there is a line to get into this place every weekend. Me and the homies try to go when we are all around.

Absolutely love milkman! It's a consistent experience every time and I love the food! I get the…read moredeluxe burger with no bun and a side of fries with their house sauce and wow! My favorite part is that they are smash burgers and filled with flavor. The restaurant itself is in the heart of OTR and very clean. All of the servers are always super nice and provide great service to the customers.

Now that was enjoyable. First visit had to include a boozy shake and a double smashburger with…read moreAmerican. Went for their Expresso-Self shake with ESPRESSO LIQUEUR, SPICED RUM, AMARO, WHIPPED CREAM, BITTERS, COCOA POWDER. Very creamy and delicious. I like the meat to shine and passed on the toppings, except some pickles on the side. I was very impressed with the flavor and the texture was perfect. Bun wasn't overpowering and capped it off perfectly. Service was pretty good but they didn't make my shake until I was finished and asked for it a second time. Was worth the wait. Spacious booths and a nice patio area out front.

My fiancée and I road the bike trail to Milford from our home. I wanted to go somewhere different…read morefor lunch and my fiancée mentioned coming here. He's dined here once and loved it. Located in Old Milford, This restaurant looks like a diner, but I love their menu. It's a mix of tapas style, brunch, salads, sandwiches, has a speciality section for lobster with a unique drink menu. I love it! The inside is very welcoming and love the decor. Not too huge but definitely an intimate setting. Since it was a lovely afternoon, we sat outside. We ordered: Drinks: -Paul Ponnelle Pinot noir (France) -Pierre Delize sparkling Blanc de Blanc (France) -Garage Beer Lime Lunch: -Chicken salad club sandwich -Arugula salad-grilled lemon vinaigrette, radish and Parmesan Potato cakes- whipped feta & apple butter We got our meals right away and I it was delish! Love the lemon vinaigrette as my dressing for my salad. The combination of the apple butter and whipped feta went so well with my potato cakes. I tried a bite of my fiancée's sandwich and loved the toasted bread and the chicken salad had great flavor! Our server was Hannah and she was very kind and attentive. What a great experience! I loved spending my time here and would definitely come back!

We decided to enjoy the nice evening and have a few cocktails and appetizers at what used to be one…read moreof our spots we liked Our server Reilly was awesome We ordered the special sandwich to go which was the chicken Ceasar sandwich As we left I picked the bag up and felt like there was nothing it it. We opened the box and were so upset. This was basically a Panera bread sandwich with less meat but 17.00 and no side I think The Governor is now missing the mark with portions and quality Bummer The only reason any stars is because of our server I

I loved my experience at Maplewood! The staff was very friendly and the food was great. The…read moreambiance is super cool too and I love the design of the restaurant. The food was very fresh and I'd definitely order from here again. Check this out for brunch if you're in Cincinnati! I'll for sure be returning soon.

We discovered this place nearby our hotel and were looking for a good brunch spot. The reviews and…read moremenu looked good so we gave Maplewood Kitchen a try. The space is open, bright and well decorated making it very inviting for brunch. You order at the counter from the menus placed along the wall then food is delivered to your table. The various brunch items all sounded very inviting so I was having trouble deciding what to order. So I got a recommendation to try the Shakshuka. Not sure how to pronounce it but when it arrived it was just the right portion and quite tasty for brunch. It's a bowl with a red pepper sauce and feta cheese and kale along with eggs sunny side up. The dish is served with pita so you can do a little bit of dipping in the tasty sauce. To accompany our food we selected the mimosa service and bloody mary pitcher. A pitcher is just perfect for sharing. And the mimosa service was delightful. The server arrived with a bottle of Prosecco and small carafes of orange, grapefruit and blood orange juices to mix yourself. The food was fresh and tasty with prompt delivery of our food to our table. Not quite a full service restaurant since you have to order at the counter but still a nice experience located downtown.

So disappointing that this place that used to be really cute place has gone downhill. On my…read moreoriginal visits, the food was good and the service was great! Not so much anymore. My husband and i stopped in last week for breakfast. There were approx 4 tables seated and two new tables of two that came in behind us. Honestly the entire place felt dirty and sloppy. We sat for 15 minutes while the only waitress in the restaurant took care of all the tables including the two that came in after us because she apparently knew them. Both tables got their drinks and orders input to the cook before we were even approached. (We were never approached) We left. With one cook who did nothing to help the waitress and one waitress who honestly looked tired and sloppy and could not be bothered acknowledging us or get us water and coffee , we just didn't feel like the breakfast would measure up to our former visits. We went to Bob Evans instead.

Came here for lunch. Cute diner with exterior and interior to match. Upon walking in there's a full…read moresized statue of Elvis, and apparently a museum and gift shop in a separate building in the back ( we had no time to check it out). Just past Elvis is a glass refrigerator case with shelves of pie and cake slices. There is a counter and stools straight ahead, and memorabilia on the walls. We sat in a cozy booth and our server was prompt and courteous. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, served with provolone, arugula, bacon, and Southwest ranch dressing, with a side of well seasoned fries. It was quite good with a decent piece of chicken. My husband had the turkey club wrap, with the same contents, but chose onion rings as his side. They were fresh and tasty. A quick and satisfying lunch. Bonus: one parking spot designated for veterans. Thank you.

I made brunch reservations because I thought they'd be really busy on a Saturday but there were a…read morelot of empty seats at noon. Hopefully that was just due to the rainy weather! I ordered the blueberry pancake fritters for the table to share as an appetizer and everyone enjoyed them. For brunch our table had a couple of omelettes, a bowl of potato soup, a meatloaf sandwich, and chicken & waffles. I would say everything was good but nothing was really great, no real standouts. The restaurant was clean and I like the modern diner decor. I just wouldn't call it "fine" diner and bar like their name.

Stopped in for lunch with the family. Interesting theme upscale diner. The food was fine came as…read moredescribed but really not that interesting. The waitress did a solid job and the highlight of the meal were the blueberry pancake fritters. Highly Recommend ordering these when you go. Overall a solid B, I would go back if I was in the area

Came in for restaurant week and everything was delicious, our service was so nice, and the place…read morewas so cute! The drink that was on special for restaurant week was fun, but pretty sweet. The carbonara croquettes were SO TASTY. The bianca bolognese was an interesting twist on a classic. The s'more's dessert was very good, but very rich, so sharing would be perfect. We'd love to go back'

We had reservations for 6:30pm on a Sunday night. It was probably the coldest day in recent…read moreCincinnati history, so we were not shocked that the place was fairly empty. We were one of three tables occupied in the place. The decor was lovely, albeit totally akin to a hotel restaurant. We sat at a booth table that was very comfortable. There is individual LED lighting on each table bright enough to see the menu, which was great. Our server was energetic, helpful, and she kept a close eye on us without being intrusive. Here are our thoughts about the food: We read that the croquettes and crispy lasagna were dishes Pennyflower is known for, so we ordered those. The croquettes are gooey and rich but came to us barely warm. The lasagna was a very browned huge slab of layered pasta with ricotta and surrounded by an arrabbiata sauce. The flavors did not quite hit anything special for us, and the crispy aspect was way too much so. I also missed the meat, as we do prefer meat in our lasagna (I did order knowing it did not have meat). The burger was...well, just a burger, but the fries were fantastic. The best dish of the night was the house salad. It was perfectly dressed with bits of candied almonds, feta, and thin slices of fennel. We would order this over and over

Decent breakfast spot if you're in a pinch--whether for time or distance. We were really impressed…read morewith their goetta, and I loved that you can substitute it for other breakfast meats in most entrées. A couple notes I'd share with the restaurant: the entrée prices feel a bit high, and the gravy was unfortunately too thick and under-seasoned for our taste. I'd definitely give this place another try, but I wouldn't order the gravy again. They also missed one of our entrées, so my daughter didn't get her food until about 18 minutes after everyone else. The ambiance is cozy and no-frills, giving that classic local diner feel. The service was extremely friendly, and you can tell they have a solid base of regulars who enjoy eating here.

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. First table we went to sit at we were told was ready to go…read morebut the table had not been wiped down so we moved to another one. The place is bright and friendly with what appeared to be many regular patrons. Our server was nice and helpful. I ordered an omelette with a hotcake and he got two eggs over easy with goetta. Our meal came with toast too. We ordered rye and whole wheat. Candidly, the food didn't have any flavor. The potatoes were the most bland. My veggie omelette had large sliced vegetables inside vs smaller pieces. The huge hotcake was thick and I'm guessing that's the difference between a hotcake and a pancake. It was good but not great. Glad we stopped by. Atmosphere very nice, service was great. We won't return due to the food. Just not good, no flavor.