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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Cincinnati Magazine, Cincinnati CityBeat, and WCPO. Updated September 2026.
Sacred Beast Diner OTR · Over-the-Rhine
Sacred Beast Diner OTR brings an all-day diner sensibility to Vine Street, with a kitchen designed for breakfast food that does not require an early alarm. The room feels polished without losing the directness expected from a neighborhood diner.
The National Exemplar · Mariemont
The National Exemplar serves brunch inside Mariemont's historic inn setting, giving the meal a more traditional dining-room frame. The menu and long-running setting make it a fit for a lingering weekend meal rather than a quick counter-service breakfast.
Coppin's Restaurant & Bar · Covington
Coppin's Restaurant & Bar serves Covington from the Hotel Covington dining room, where brunch lands in a bright, spacious setting. It is a useful Kentucky-side option for groups that want a full-service meal and room to settle in.
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar · Downtown
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar serves a bright, contemporary brunch menu from its downtown Race Street dining room. The location is especially practical for a downtown morning, combining counter-order ease with a room designed for a longer meal.
French Toast Heaven · Norwood
French Toast Heaven makes its namesake dish the center of brunch in Norwood. The French toast flight lets a table try several versions; the Bed Rock adds Fruity Pebbles and icing, while peach cobbler brings fruit and pastry together. Savory choices include cheesy grits with fried catfish and a breakfast bowl with eggs, potatoes, onions, and a choice of protein.