Best Brunch in Cincinnati

A daytime bakery turning out ube croissants and bao before shifting to Japanese comfort later; weekend mornings bring breakfast sandos and sweets that earned national praise. Featured in Bon Appétit and recognized by local critics for community roots.

A downtown original where housemade pastas meet playful brunch plates and serious cocktails. The team’s Friday–Sunday brunch is a local favorite and often spotlighted by Cincinnati food writers for from‑scratch cooking and lively service.

A plant-filled OTR stunner backed by a beloved local brewery and chef Stephen Williams. Cincinnati Magazine singles out its brunch for refined twists like chili‑spiced loaded hash and thoughtful seasonal plates tied to local farms.

Hyde Park’s longtime crowd magnet since 1945 still nails the hits: goetta bennies, towering Hot Mess platters, and friendly, fast service. Frequently recommended by Cincinnati Magazine and CityBeat as an essential neighborhood brunch experience.

A sky‑high brunch with Ohio River panoramas, polished cocktails, and hearty plates like crab cake benedicts. Locals point to its weekend brunch service and handsome setting for celebratory mornings downtown.

Intimate, personality‑driven cooking from the Longfellow team where brunch brings clever small plates, from corn fritters to gravlax. Nationally lauded by Bon Appétit and embraced by locals for unfussy hospitality and craft.

Downtown’s Hawaiian spot goes weekend‑brunch with loco moco, matcha‑mochi chicken and waffles, and island cocktails. 3CDC and CityBeat note its expansion and local sourcing ethos, adding a fresh Pacific voice to the city’s brunch mix.

Once a week this beloved bar turns out a boisterous Sunday brunch: breakfast poutine with local goetta, migas, waffles, and big‑energy bloodies. A neighborhood favorite that champions local makers like Urban Stead and CinSoy.

Northside’s longtime, community‑minded café brings an inclusive brunch with vegan biscuits and gravy, tofu scrambles, and hearty plates using local and organic ingredients. Praised by local press for welcoming vibes and thoughtful sourcing.

This 1852 family butcher draws lines for its goetta, including a beloved breakfast sandwich that Food & Wine spotlighted nationally. Following a 2025 renovation, expanded seating makes a market‑morning brunch easy and unmistakably Cincinnati.

A Price Hill perch with skyline views and a Sunday brunch locals swear by, from benedicts to shrimp and grits. Frequently cited by Cincinnati Magazine readers; the deck and scratch kitchen make it a west‑side ritual.

A stylish newcomer channeling neighborhood spirit with a lively Sunday brunch and DJ‑curated vibes. The independent team leans into seasonal plates, cocktails, and a downtown patio scene steps from the streetcar and plaza.