All of us at Kings Toyota are proud to support the restaurant community in Cincinnati. A leisurely weekend breakfast is a great way to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Here are nine of the best breakfast places in the Cincinnati area.
1. B&A Street Kitchen
The made-from-scratch menu at B&A Street Kitchen offers Southern and Tex-Mex food for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Diners who love a sweet start to the day will enjoy churro pancakes or French toast with whipped cream. Savory dishes include huevos rancheros, a Southern BLT, and biscuits and gravy. For the late risers, salads, soups, and lunch sandwiches are available after 11 a.m. A selection of coffee and tea choices round out the menu.
2. The Echo Restaurant
Cincinnati original The Echo Restaurant is famous for the Hot Mess: a big hearty layered dish with home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, and cheddar with toast. For a lighter option, try a victory garden omelet with fresh vegetables and cheese. Traditional favorites like eggs Benedict, breakfast burritos, corned beef hash, hotcakes, and biscuits and gravy are also available. Add a side of one of the Echo's specialty toasts to your breakfast: Flavors include cinnamon raisin, cinnamon sugar, homemade muffins, or rosemary multi-grain bread.
3. The Sleepy Bee Cafe
Downtown Cincinnati's The Sleepy Bee Cafe serves breakfast and lunch with numerous gluten-free, vegan, and soy-free choices. Located in a beautifully restored building, the restaurant is decorated with local art and glass tiles with bee motifs. Enjoy a selection of seasonal ingredients fashioned into delicious dishes with a twist. Dishes include a breakfast sandwich with Cincinnati sausage goetta, broken yolk, apple, and arugula on a soft milk bun and avocado toast on multi-grain bread with broken egg yolk and pickled golden raisins. Specialty coffees and teas, bloody marys, mimosas, and kombucha beverages make your breakfast a special occasion.
4. Sugar 'n Spice Diner
With two locations in the Cincinnati area, Sugar 'n Spice Diner is known for its classic diner interiors, with bright, friendly retro colors and classic breakfast dishes to match. Savory fare includes a wide variety of omelets, breakfast sandwiches with your choice of breakfast meats, eggs Benedict, salmon and eggs, and waffles and chicken wings. Signature wispy thin pancakes come either in a classic flavor with butter and syrup or touched up with blueberries, chocolate chips, or bananas. Other sweet favorites include French toast or Belgian or cinnamon waffles.
5. Hangovereasy
Hangovereasy, located near the University of Cincinnati, boasts sweet and savory dishes with a reputation for helping fill your belly after a fun night out. Homemade biscuits and "HOE" home fries accompany hearty dishes like avocado toast, breakfast quesadillas, buffalo mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, and a hearty chorizo skillet. Signature pancake flavors like red velvet topped with cream cheese icing and oatmeal pie pancakes with buttercream give your sweet tooth the perfect start to the day. Burgers, sandwiches, and salads complete the brunch vibe.
6. Wild Eggs
The chef-driven menu at Wild Eggs features breakfast basics like avocado toast, classic oatmeal served with dried fruits, biscuits and gravy, and a house-made skillet croissant cinnamon roll with buttercream icing. Buttermilk or gluten-free pancakes are served with fresh fruits, granola, bacon, or chopped nuts. Wild Eggs creations push the boundaries of breakfast, with savory options like wild mushroom and garlic scrambled eggs served with goat cheese and truffle oil, Mexican-style chilaquiles, or a Tex-Mex spin on eggs Benedict with green chile corn cakes, chorizo, and garnishes. Omelets, sandwiches, and salads round out a full brunch menu
7. Cedar
Upscale brunch and spirits are the focus of Cedar's menu. Scratch-made flatbread with walnut spread, brown sugar crumble, vanilla icing, and powdered sugar starts the meal with a sweet edge. Carefully crafted bloody mary options and spiked coffees contribute to a leisurely brunch. Unique savory options include breakfast mac 'n cheese with crispy pork belly and a sunny side up egg, a housemade corn gordita with meat scramble, avocado, and pineapple pico de gallo, or a coffee-crusted filet with sunny side up eggs, crispy potatoes, and chimichurri.
Diners love the lemon crab-dressed eggs Benedict on sourdough and chicken and waffles with Nashville hot honey.
8. Toast & Berry
Sample one of the namesake dishes from Toast & Berry and you'll experience fresh ingredients and interesting pairings. Avocado toast, smoked salmon toast, and vegetable toast are served on multigrain bread with thoughtful accompaniments. French toast dishes take flavors to a new level, with a cinnamon roll or blueberry bread, topped with sweet items like icing, compote, and powdered sugar or a crispy fried chicken breast and honey. Savory choices include smoked salmon, Florentine, or classic eggs Benedict, omelets, and classic egg dishes.
Toast & Berry bowls are sweet or savory, with a powerhouse acai bowl, oats and berries, quinoa and chicken, or shrimp and grits bowl with low country sauce and a fried egg.
9. Le Peep
At Le Peep, the vast menu has something for everyone in your party. Classic savory dishes like eggs Benedict, chicken fried steak, and famous omelets are paired with pancakes and French toast with sweet toppings. Skillet breakfasts cooked in cast iron offer unique combinations, and starters with sweet breads, blintzes, and churro French toast satisfies the sweet tooth. Tex-Mex inspired smothered burritos or enchiladas offer a spicy take on breakfast ingredients, while savory crepe dishes are filled with meats, cheese, vegetable garnishes and smothered in hollandaise sauce. Add your favorite coffee beverage or freshly squeezed orange juice to complete the meal.
Is your mouth watering yet? Our nine best breakfast spots in Cincinnati offer a wide variety of sweet and savory options. There are a few places in the neighborhood of Kings Toyota, and a few that are worth a little more of a drive. Did we miss any? Let us know where you love to sit down for a leisurely breakfast with friends and family.
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