Came here for brunch with a friend and the staff was super nice. We were seated immediately in the outdoor tent, which was great because it was snowing. The waitress went and found an ingredient list for the buns to check in they had dairy in them. We got our food very quickly. I got a Goetta sandwich and my friend got a waffle. Both were great. A cute little gem in Burlington! read more

When your in the mood for some southern comfort food that either your mom or grandma made, sit yourself down at this charming cafe. I believe they have seating inside and outside, we got the back patio and it was comfortably well done. Grabbed a couple cokes, ordered breakfast and had some small talk. I got the hunch this was a local go-to place for the neighborhood. Staff was friendly and attentive which always goes appreciated. Food was simple and it was good. We tried the breakfast quesadilla and egg omelet with a side of biscuits and gravy. Now if you had a facial reaction to reading breakfast quesadilla, I had the same but it's worth a try. It comes along with salsa and sour cream that really are the cherry on top of this dish. It didn't have much flavor on its own so we continued to do what we do best, dip and dunk in the salsa and sour cream. The 3-egg omelette was meaty and had much more flavor to it. I added hot sauce for a kick, but that's something I always do. Each dish came next to a side of little potatoes or hash browns if you will. They were hot and fresh but on the salty side (I'd ask for no salt and add my own next time!) then lastly I have to talk about the biscuits and gravy. We ordered the small which was one very big portion for two if your just looking for a tasty taste. Boy oh boy I was in heaven, they were next to Grammys good. They were piping hot, creamy and buttery and I was sold. If that's your go to breakfast item, go for it! Overall it was a nice little pop in to this breakfast cafe and we enjoyed ourselves very much! read more

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Great food and service! Would highly recommend to anyone. Great lunch time choice if you are in the area

Very comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor heated seating. The staff and owner were very friendly, even giving us some free extra appetizers. The burgers were big and fantastic. These are some of the best burgers that I have had in this area. My kids loved the cheese curds saying that they were better than Culver's, ha ha. This was our first visit and we will definitely be back. read more

What a very cute little local restaurant! The service was amazing and the food was even better!! It is very small inside, but we went right when it opened and right on in. Recommend 100%! read more

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Quantity and quality was less than desired. $9 breakfast consisted of 1 slice of toast, 2 pieces of bacon, and what appeared to be O'Brien potatoes sans veggies with 2 eggs. Service was ok but table next to me receive won't order. Ambiance was ok albeit patio on chilly day with adult contemporary music. Water was horrible, must have been Ohio River unfiltered tap water. read more

Really solid. Chicken and waffles were good. Not the biggest fan of the bourbon glaze but with syrup, great, and the waffle was top notch Burgers were good, fries and pickles and cheese curds were good, waitress was nice. Glad I stopped here read more

Love this place and how far it has come under the new ownership. The menu is great, has variety, and service is superb. Love the outdoor patio. Everyone there is so friendly. Keep up the great work. read more

This was a magnificent restaurant in the middle of Burlington. It's been there for a good while although I'm not sure exactly what year it opened. It's a very picturesque restaurant that is small but doesn't feel small when you're in there. There is a pretty good sized menu to partake in. We tried 2 of the appetizers to get us started. The first was their cheese curds which comes with a marinara sauce. The curds themselves are white cheddar, then battered and fried and have delicious flavours as well as a good crunch from the batter. Also the marinara sauce was housemade and absolutely phenomenal. The other appetizer we tried was the pretzel bites with what they called "house-made spicy cheese sauce". The bites themselves were salty and pretty much everything you'd want in a soft pretzel bite. For the cheese sauce it was kind of like a spicy queso type of sauce which worked really well as a pretzel dip. These weren't quite as good as the cheese curds but pretty darn good nevertheless. For my main course I tried the Goetta Sandwich. It was comprised of goetta, a fried egg, cheddar, all on a pretzel bun. The goetta was perfectly cooked as it was nice and crisp and the fried egg was as well as it wasn't runny. I do wish this sandwich had a sauce like a hollandaise to maybe add a little something to it although it was still pretty good as they made it. They had some really good seasoned fries as a side which I really enjoyed. We went all in with their desserts and as a family tried all of the desserts they had to offer. They were a piece of pumpkin pie, a piece of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, some bread pudding, and lastly a piece of cheesecake. All 4 were spot on what you'd expect in each dessert with the cheesecake and bread pudding being my 2 personal favourites. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this experience and give it my highest recommendation. read more

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We love Washington Square! Great food and even better prices. We're big fans of the breakfast menu & love the family-friendly atmosphere, too. We dine in a lot & order carry out and always have the best service--the staff is so nice & attentive! Not a bad thing to say about it, just an awesome local spot with lots of charm & a nice vibe all around. read more

The veggie omelette was dry, and flavourless. It came with breakfast potatoes, which were fairly decent. Wait staff were nice, and prompt.

This place is very good the new management keeps it in order and it's very clean and the food is delicious

Great service and food. Sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our time there. Really enjoyed the fried pickles.

Loved the new ownership and remodel of the patio at first, but we've had some not so good service lately. For example, on our last visit I ordered soup which arrived cold. Asked for it to be heated up and arrived cold a second time. The sever or manager was annoyed and rude to ME for speaking up. I was not rude. Very dissapointing...not too interested in returning but we may try again someday. read more

Grab ya some socks, put on a pair. Need to hurry to breakfast at Washington Square! First time for breakfast today at The Square. Food is delicious! Joe is a great person who really cares about food quality and customer service! The covered outside patio is very nice also. Highly recommend. read more

Decent price for what you get, and staff has always been friendly with me. Well located in the center of Burlington, with a nice patio area for good weather days. Great sandwiches and salads. I keep ordering something different each time, and haven't run into a "bad" item yet. read more

Great little cafe. Stumbled upon this place for a nice breakfast. Great food and great service. Would definitely recommend this for a leisurely breakfast. read more

Great burgers and service was great! Cocktails were good and a generous size than most places. I can see why this place is busy on a Saturday night. We'll return when wanting a delicious burger and a drink! read more

I took my new husband to Washington Square to demonstrate a great place in the small town of Burlington, KY. This trip did not showcase the normal service or food quality I have experienced in the past. Unfortunately they were short staffed and out of the advertised pie even though the sign stated otherwise. Could be just a bad moment because my past trips have always been excellent. They have a great outdoor, covered, heated area for seating. Even on a hot night, the patio was perfect. For atmosphere I would give it 5 stars, but food and service tonight, only a 3. If you in Burlington, I would at least give it a try. I believe this was just a bad moment. read more

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Amazing food and service!!!!! Eat here couple times a month! Everyone super friendly!

Drove by and this place looked nice so we stopped in. We were not disappointed. The big fish sandwich and the Buffalo chicken wrap were delicious and the fries were so tasty. Our server was very attentive and we even met the owner. If you're looking for a great little spot to relax and enjoy great food - this is it! We ate outside in the charming patio area surrounded by flowers and cool breezes. We will be back - bringing family/friends with us. Well worth the drive to Burlington! Local flavor at its finest! read more

This restaurant was absolutely superb. The service was seamless, and the staff was friendly. If you live in the Cincinnati/NKY area, it is a must to drop in for a great meal. Thank you to the staff job well done 10/10 would recommend. read more

Washington Square Cafe - Grilled cheese & homemade tomato basil soup - New American Near Me - Burlington, Kentucky

Tried breakfast there today. The service was excellent but the food just was eh. Got Grammas breakfast and the sausage gravy tasted like it came out of a can and the potatoes tasted like they were frozen and were just baked with no seasoning. Disappointed since they came recommended from chowdown for breakfast. read more

I meet my friend here for lunch. I am glad this place is open on Mondays and it's locally owned. Because of the pandemic social distancing was observed in the outside sitting area and the servers were wearing their masks, but no gloves. I arrived at 12 noon, and the place seemed to be busy, but not so crowded. I was seated right away, and asked what the drink. The server got my water with lemon and served it right away. I will update my review once I ordered and tried the food. read more

Washington Square Cafe - Menu - New American Near Me - Burlington, Kentucky

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We ate outside and were quite comfortable. The food was good. I wasn't thrilled with my sandwich but my husband really enjoyed his salad.

Love their heated patio! Fast service, great cocktail and breakfast menu! Definitely the perfect breakfast spot! read more

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Great little homestyle spot. Good food comfortable and cute atmosphere. Hidden Gem we will be back read more

Washington Square Cafe - Western omelette - New American Near Me - Burlington, Kentucky

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The food is always good, service is friendly and the environment is great. Nothing fancy, just a great casual dining experience.

Not sure why there are so many good reviews. Ordered today for first time with Door Dash delivery. Order was incomplete which is partially Door Dash responsibility, but also the restaurant's responsibility to ensure orders are complete. Food was low quality and cold. I ordered the bowl which was overpriced to begin with and they filled it with potatoes to make it look bigger. My husband ordered the burrito and it was terrible. read more

The food is really good and the service has always been helpful. If I could change anything, I'd make the patio dog friendly ( Florence / Burlington) need more options and I'd have some draft beer options. Some weekly specials would be good also but as it is it's not bad. read more

What a fantastic place. The food was fresh and flavorful Our sever Sheena was amazing and the owner Joe was a great guy to talk to. Thank y'all for an amazing experience. read more

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A cute little, cozy cafe in Burlington. I've been a couple times and each time the food has been amazing and the drinks too. Just recently made a stop by Washington Square Cafe for a lunch date with my partner. I got a veggie burger with a side of sweet potato waffle fries and she got a goetta burger with fries. Both were excellent. Their take on the veggie burger was very tasty and well seasoned. The sweet potato waffle fries were also amazing, they cut them thinner and it just makes for a perfect bite. The goetta burger was also delicious. It had bacon and egg on it as well. Very generous serving sizes and you definitely leave feeling full. They also have the best desserts ever and constantly rotate that I've noticed. They have a large bar with many drink selections and wines as well. read more

One of my favorites! Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. It's all good and service is also good for me. This is a place my daughter like to visit once a week. Clean and simple with good food and prices. read more

This is the baby booming yelper starting with a few positives. There is a good variety of various selections of food and drink and the outdoor sitting area provides for a nice atmosphere. The various food selections looked really good. Now for areas of improvement. There was a sign up advertising a few desserts like peanut butter pie and others. After my meal I ordered the pie and the waitress said we ran out yesterday? Well how about making some today or at the very least, take the sign down. Without taking time to describe the chair. I will just say it was awful uncomfortable. The service was very slow and it was obvious that they were short handed. Perhaps they did not take into account the Boone County Fair was going on just down the road. I also like another sweetener besides the pink selection. I will give this restaurant another chance as everyone can have a bad day and I truly believe the atmosphere and food is pretty good. read more

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Cozy restaurant with a wide selection of delicious food! Great soups and salad, but also many options for a heartier meal. Friendly servers. Outside eating area for warmer weather. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Washington Square Cafe - New American Near Me - Burlington, Kentucky

Great little hometown restaurant. Servers are upbeat and friendly. Good food. Keep going back and keep trying something different. If you haven't been there you need to try it. read more

Stopped in for lunch after checking out the antiques at the fairgrounds. First time here. Burger and wrap were very good. Service was great. Will be back read more

We were doing a progressive meal night and went to Washington Square for dessert. We had the bread pudding and it was wonderful. Staff were friendly and customer oriented. Would highly recommend. read more

I have been hearing about this place for quite awhile but have never had the opportunity to check it out. Stopped in today and was not disappointed I had the whiskey chicken sandwich with fries it was juicy and flavorful. It's a cute little place only drawback was size I bet when they have a full house it's tight in there. But the patio is spacious and really nice was even warm today they had heaters going. read more

Washington Square Cafe - New American Near Me - Burlington, Kentucky

Our once favorite go to place is back! This was the first place we went to when we moved to Northern Kentucky 4 years ago. Due to change in ownership a year ago, the quality went downhill in our opinion. We stopped going and truly missed this local place. We started to notice in the last few months that they where busy. We decided to give it a go. We were pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the food that was served. Great service and a fun experience. The manager Joe came out to greet us and explained why he bought Washington Square a few months ago. This is a local restaurant with great food and a great place to meet. read more