The food is excellent. The staff is amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great service and great food will definitely be back. Was like stepping back in time .we loved this place

I have been here a couple of times with a friend who lives in the neighborhood. He says it has been around a long time and it's one of the few breakfast places around. And it definitely has been around a long time. You could have pulled it right out of the 1970s! But it felt clean and kept up. I'm sure they have to keep prices low so it's never going to change as long as people keep coming back. Shauna Was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive. Made sure we were well taken care of. I have had a couple of different breakfasts here but eggs with any kind of protein and cheese is always one of my go-tos. It was most excellent! Every other breakfast my friends have gotten has also just been good. It's very simple and homemade style so nothing too fancy but definitely delicious! They do take credit cards as you pay at the counter when you leave. read more

Blue Jays is a must have when you visit Northside. I grew up in Northside and this has just always been a cute, quaint, mom and pop shop. They are welcoming whether they recognize you or not. They stay consistent with their service and their food. I've never had anything critical to say about this restaurant. They have so much Cincinnati history inside. Fun Fact: Several movies have scenes filmed inside BlueJays Restaurant! They don't offer dinner, so make sure you stop by for breakfast and/or lunch! Which both are served all day!!! They are closed on Sundays to be with their families. Stop by between 8am-3pm Monday-Saturday and you won't be disappointed! read more

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The Blue Jay is an institution. I love it. If you are in the neighborhood you have to hit it up. The prices are insanely low. Lately I have been getting my the Western omelette. Plenty of ham and cheese. Always cooked to perfection. The hashbrowns are shredded and griddled up. The pancakes are super good. Nice touch of vanilla. Sandwiches are also fabulous. Everyone that works there is so nice. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. The place has an immaculate vibe. Love the movie posters of films that have been filmed there. Try it! read more

Excellent food and service! Atmosphere was great and waitress was great! Very good price for food. Pancakes were very delicious! This was my first time at this establishment and I was very impressed! read more

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My husband and I met a couple of friends at Blue Jay Restaurant for a late breakfast on a Saturday morning. By the time we were seated, there was a line out the door. Blue Jay Restaurant has been around a long time and is clearly a neighborhood favorite. It's your traditional "greasy spoon" diner. The decor is unassuming and the leather benches are creaky, but it all adds to the classic diner charm. They do have an original menu on the wall, which is super cool. Our server was exceptionally friendly. We ordered some breakfast classics like potatoes, bacon, eggs, etc. and my husband got a burger. Overall, everything was as you'd expect. Nothing to write home about, but worth another stop in for some filling, American classic breakfast. read more

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First time visiting this place. The atmosphere was amazing. The waitresses were really friendly. There was not a wait and food came quickly. The veggie omlet was really good. I didn't like the hash browns and they were taken off my bill without a hassle. But no complaints. I will definitely revisit. read more

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The restaurant was exactly what we were looking for - well established, well-reviewed, family-friendly diner. The staff was super friendly, great with my kids. The food was excellent! read more

Stumbled upon Blue Jay as we were looking for a different breakfast place aside from my coworkers weekly Friday stop. Walking into the Blue Jay you are immediately taken back in time. It has that old time diner feel. Loved it.. Family owned and operated for generations, I'm glad places like this still exhibits. I went with a breakfast omelette, which could have been ordered anyway you desire. Big portions and delicious too. This place is a recommended stop by me. I'll certainly return and review their other cooked up items. read more

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Great place our mornings are great here with my love. The service was great the people are great we loved it most definitely going again. read more

Blue Jay Restaurant - Me and my daddies morning was great here we love the place great food and people most definitely going again - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great little find very modestly priced and you get a lot of food. Solid start to my day! Don't park in the lot across the street, you will get towed!! read more

Always a fun atmosphere with bustling customers and waitresses running about. My favorite diner. The food is always fresh and delicious. Love it here!!! read more

Very friendly service, great price for good portions and yummy food! Nostalgic neighborhood diner!

Classic diner breakfast! Everything was delicious. A monster serving of goetta made the meal. Keep in mind we moved to California seven years ago, so goetta was treat! The serving did not disappoint; it was huge, delicious and perfectly fried. The eggs were cooked as requested. I only ate a few of the potatoes, but they were flavorful and well done, which is my preference. The biscuit and gravy was wonderful. Slightly salty with plenty of sausage. The gravy was stick-to-your-ribs thick. SO good! Wheat toast was included. So much food and without coffee it was @ $11. What a steal! I highly recommend Blue Jay Restaurant! read more

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Like going back in time to the 1950's. Except pie is no longer 30 cents a slice. Walked in fir breakfast on a cold Saturday morn. Booths have sneeze guards between them. I was hoping to see Robert Redford and Sissy Spacack, but I guess he'sstill in prison after robbing 5 banks in one day. Food is reasonable and filling...huge portions. My son did all but lick plate...hes a big boy. So big he almost didnt fit in the booth. Try as I like, I could only eat half of mine. Then I was set until dinner time. I will be back. read more

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Excellent friendly quaint family run diner. Good food and friendly service. Love slipping occasionally away for a late b'fast ...when it's quiet, a zen that reminds me of diners w my Dad as a boy. read more

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This place is awesome! Walking in here is like taking a time machine back to 1969! I am betting nothing has changed here since their opening but it works for them. It reminded me a little of Zips in Mount Lookout. There is plenty of on street parking around and a big pay lot right up the street. I had no trouble getting a spot. I came here specifically for the coneys because i am on a Cincinnati chili kick right now and this was on my list of 16 place to try. They have a lot of other awesome menu items. The guy next to me said his burger was so good that he ordered a second one. I got two coneys with onions and mustard, fries, and a Coke. Their chili really stood out to me. It has a ton of flavor. It was the perfect consistency for coneys too. The fries were extremely crispy. I loved it! I don't get to the Northside very often but when I do, I will be checking this place out again. read more

Excellent food, quite the crowd on a Saturday AM and after we waited for a table and ordered we overhead another table be told "it's about an hour to get food". Luckily we were in no hurry and able to visit a bit. And they were right, home cookin took a while! All the food was prepared perfectly, and we had plenty of refills and a nice waitress. Will stop back again, and look forward to trying the chili too. read more

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One of the best diners in town. Food and service are always top notch. Very friendly and welcoming to regulars and first times.

Fabulous service, very friendly. Food was delicious and fresh. And I love when I can finish a meal with a good slice of pie. read more

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Blue Jay become one of my favorite spots to dine when living in Northside. So much so, that my Dad and I still make it a point to see each other over brunch or lunch at the cozy diner we love. Staff is always welcoming, and even when they are busy, I never feel rushed to leave. It's a laid back atmosphere and pretty chill. I usually see a lot of locals enjoying their favorite items on the menu or trying the special of the day. There are no frills when dining at Blue Jay, but that is part of the appeal. You will definitely have a great meal and support a local business that has been around for many years. read more

Blue Jay Restaurant - Breakfast Special that is my comfort food staple. Delicious omelettes and goetta. - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Blue Jay and their staff are the absolute BEST. Attentive, kind, servers and delicious food in the best neighborhood. Best diner food around. We love Blue Jay! read more

Great short order restaurant! Always busy so you may have to wait but it's worth it! Food is what you expect in a quaint restaurant.

Delicious food, and very filling. The place has that classic diner atmosphere that you would expect and the server was very friendly. The chili was especially good read more

Big thanks to Mike Bilby from work for telling me about this place. It's a little greasy spoon on tbe north side of Cincinnati. As you can see from my pictures it's got a very traditional, little local joint environment to it. It also seems to be busy most of the time from what I've heard and read and was during my visit as well. We didn't have to wait but I'm sure that's not uncommon here. The service was top notch as well. Now onto my food.... Blue Jay Breakfast Biscuits And Gravy What Is It:The breakfast comes with two eggs, a breakfast meat which I got sausage, panckes, and home fries. The biscuits and gravy I got separate. Presentation: Looked like a proper breakfast to me. Nothing special but nothing bad. 7 out of 10 Taste/ Final Analysis: The breakfast had everything you'd want in a good breakfast. The eggs were fine, the sausage had good flavour, the home fries were really good, and the pancakes were tasty. However what I really want to rave about is the biscuits and gravy. Seriously this was the best I've ever had and I've had some darn good versions over the years. The biscuits are a good base but the gravy is where the magic is. Just the right amount of pepper and creaminess and just everything. My words cannot do it justice. This is definitely worth going wayyy out of your way for. Loved this breakfast and next visit I'll check out their lunch. Blue Jay Breakfast: 7.5 out of 10 Biscuits And Gravy: Umm I could eat this like Pac Man eats dots out of 10. read more

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Blue Jay goes to the top of my Mom and Pop breakfast restaurant list. Nice and cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Delicious food made fast.

Been to Blue Jay a few times and the food has always been good. The service is good and Ambiance is nice.

My daughter and I stopped in yesterday for lunch and it was pretty good. It's a small, old-school type of diner. The menu has the basics like breakfast options, burgers, and sandwiches. My daughter ordered the Grilled Chicken deluxe and I ordered the Tom Burger. We also ordered some Gravy Cheese Fries to share. The Tom Burger is made identical to a Frisch's Big Boy. We both liked our sandwiches. My daughter said her chicken was juicy and she thought it was "decent". My burger was good, as well. A little too much bun since the burger patties are fairly thin, but still ok. Neither of us cared for the gravy cheese fries very much. They were ok but not nearly as good as the ones at PRC. The service is great! The server we had was friendly and the food came out quickly, even with a steady flow of lunch traffic. We will stop in again the next time we are in the area. read more

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I compare all diner breakfasts to Blue Jay. They set my standard for the perfect breakfast joint. Cheap, classic menu, friendly atmosphere, and all the Cincinnati classics like goetta and chili! I've been eating here since I was a kid, and every time I come back to Cincinnati this is the first place I stop at. Nothing fancy or new about this joint, and that's why I love it. It still has the old school Northside feel. read more

I wish my town had a place like this. A place where you can get a wide variety of food from breakfast- pancakes, goetta, lunch- tuna and egg and even dinner. Service was fast, coffee was good and hey Robert Redford had been there. Pancakes and goetta were great by the way. I need to come back for the biscuits and gravy...and the tuna & egg salad sandwich. Great old school diner vibe. read more

Blue Jay Restaurant is my favorite breakfast spot in Cincinnati. The owner is a delight and has done her father proud, IMO.

I absolutely love this gem! The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing and it's definitely my favorite place for breakfast and brunch as the menu items are pretty diverse. You have to check it out! read more

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Best local breakfast stop but don't tell anyone or they'll ruin it! Love the biscuits and gravy

The reviews are correct. No better way to start a staycation than with a Blue Jay Breakfast. The Blue Jay is a Northside institution and should not be overlooked. Only downside, closed Sundays. read more

Best brunch and affordable! & the chocolate silk pie and coconut cream pie were delicious!!

Fave breakfast spot in the city. Service is great and they are so affordable! We go every Saturday and just love it there. My 1 year old loves it too! read more

Met two fellow Saturday morning breakfast lovers there to try out a recommended diner. Awesomeness. omelettes were wonderful and service was outstanding! (Dana was the best!) thanks! Ray read more

Jo is the best waitress in the city. I may be a little biased because she's about to put my sandwich on the menu, but she's literally just as nice to every person that walks in the door. The vibes are immaculate and the food is delicious every time. The only complaints I could have are that you aren't open 24 hours. My favorite place to get gyro meat and some really good soup. I love the little family diner energy and I'm so glad I get to come here all the time. I'll see you soon for another Sara Special! read more

After reading reviews, I went in knowing about the slow service. But I didn't remember how small this place was. Having an infant in a carrier and stressed out people around me made this place feel pretty cramped. Our over easy Eggs came out in no time. But my dad's omelette took much longer and we never seemed to have the full attention of our waitress who didn't really care. Oh, well. So many reviews mentioned how amazing the biscuits were, that I asked if they are made there - they're not. This place is full of childhood memories for me, so maybe I'll go back infant-free when I'm really in the mood for diner food that was made somewhere else....lol read more

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