Cherry Street Cafe

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Good day fellow Yelpers! This morning we were looking for an early lunch joint and the first place we stopped was packed so, we decided to stop at another place to try something new. First of all, walk in the back door, not the front. The outside area has a nice seating area but no shade, still good for a good weather day visit. Inside is old school, you can definitely tell as soon as you walk in, it's hasn't been updated in a LONG time but honestly it's kinda cool to see it in what was probably pretty close to how it originally looked. Walk around the counter to place your order with the menu clearly displayed on the wall. The chef is a one man show and cooked to order. He was friendly and attentive despite being alone. On to the food... Finally a place that salts fries properly without needing more. It's the little things for me I normally have to ask for salt every where but they were piping hot and salty!! I ate the smothered chicken sandwich. Fresh slice of tomato, well seasoned roaster bell peppers were the highlight. I felt it lacked seasoning but maybe I'm too much of a sodium junky. The red aioli seemed too thin but that could have been due to the juicy tomato. Bacon Cheeseburger was fresh and the toasted italian was good. Burger of course was sliding off the bread every time a bite was taken. This is a solid place to try. I'm secretly wishing we would have gotten breakfast but that we'll do next time. read more

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David H.

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All fresh delicious and dog friendly back porch Sausage Gravy and Buiscuits from scratch.. my favorite A great brunch spot before or after a walk through historic Lebanon next to the train. read more

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Carolynne P.

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Joe is a one man show of awesomeness. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait as he makes all the food to order, and trust me, it's worth the wait! This morning we had breakfast- and not only does he source the food locally, but offers a lot of menu items for the kids menu as well- which is so helpful when you have had a surgery like I have that prohibits large meals. It has a small town vibe inside, and the food is fantastic. Almost didn't write a review, because I wanted to keep this gem to myself, but he deserves praise for a wonderful cafe that hits all the flavor boxes every time. Thank you Joe!! read more

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You order at the counter and they bring the food to the table. Under our table was some spilled liquid. Had to enter thru the back door due to front door being locked. We got the Pulled Pork sandwich which was basically boring with little taste. The side of BBQ sauce was unedible. Just had an odd taste. The side salad seemed pretty fresh. We also got the kids chicken tenders with fries. The fries were good and the tenders were pretty good except for the ranch dip. It was odd tasting. Waitress never came back to check on us. They were not at all busy. I would next time find a different place and read the Yelp reviews. Darn it. Win some you lose some. If you are desperate give them a try and let me know what you think. read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Pulled Pork BBQ. Side salad. - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Diane W.

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Had an event in downtown Lebanon on a Saturday and wanted to grab lunch with a friend. Decided to give this a try. Staff is super friendly. Not a ton of indoor seating available, but enough. We ordered burgers and fries and a beverage. My meal of burger, fries, and tea was $12.50. We waited for quite a while for our food. Tbis place is not a fast food joint. Keep that in mind. They have 1 cook. Every order is made fresh to order. I heard them tell other people that came in later that it would be a 30 min wait. So, remember that if you are looking for something quick. My food was good. The bread on the burger was a little crunchy/hard, but not bad. My fries seemed over salted and were not super hot/fresh. The tea is UNsweet, but they have packets of sweetener. The breakfast food looked amazing that other people ordered. Might go back for that. read more

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Kimberly C.

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I was in the area and searched for a place to grab a little bite for breakfast. I am not a fan of chains, and this place was close, so I figured, why not? They have their own small parking lot, which I liked over street parking. When I first walked in, I wasn't sure if I was to wait for a seat or what the ordering process was at this cafe. After a quick scan of the place, I realized you ordered at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Most of the tables were full of people already, but we were able to find seating. There was a menu on the wall with various breakfast and lunch items. Most looked to be made from scratch, which was impressive! I ordered the half order of buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, which comes with potatoes and added two eggs. My son opted for the Italian sub with fries. He ordered hot chocolate and I opted for a coffee. The wait was about 30 minutes for our food, which was understandable as they were working with a very small crew --keep in mind it was the week of Christmas! The two workers I saw were very friendly and quickly working the entire time. We both loved our food, even though the wait was quite long. It was definitely worth it! I am a biscuit and gravy snob and I would definitely eat it again. My son's Italian sub was perfect with hand cut french fries. He absolutely loved his hot chocolate. The coffee was not the best and my eggs were a little salty. That's probably my only complaint. Overall: if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. If you want delicious food made from scratch with a small hometown feel, and don't mind the wait, I highly suggest you give it a try! read more

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J L K.

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Closed on a Friday even though their hours are posted as being open. It looks like they locked the doors behind them and decided not to return. . read more

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Kot J.

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Best breakfast in Lebanon, hands down. Food is great and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

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Kendall U.

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We tried to try somewhere new this morning. The front door said use back door, we walked in the back and we asked the only person there, the cook who was setting up trays, if we seat our selves or if we need to wait. He rudely muttered you order and pay upfront. We waited up front for 10 + mins without being acknowledged with a simple 'be right with you', mind you no one else was waiting and he walked past me multiple times, clearly knowing we didn't know how his restaurant worked. You obviously have to know how this restaurant works to be able to order and eat here. Won't try here again because of service. read more

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Savy K.

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I don't go here much but it's always been great. The people here are really kind. I appreciate the ambiance.

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Rachel W.

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Cherry Street Cafe has the BEST biscuits and gravy I've ever had! The chicken sandwich and fries is also fantastic. Everything is made from scratch by the owner/chef. The servers are really sweet and do a great job. Remember to be patient for your food if it's busy and take cash to tip your server, as there is no option to tip when you pay with a credit card. read more

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Mango Y.

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Always a joy to visit here. Food comes out in a reasonable time, place is always clean and staff are always friendly. Good prices and excellent sausage. read more

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Kelly R.

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Great food and service! Loved the atmosphere. So glad we found this small business to support.

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Bonnie S.

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I was in town for an appointment. Found this in Yelp and went there for a lite lunch before heading to Wilmington for another appointment. Small and neat cafe. I had chicken sandwich - delish and satisfying. read more

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Granville T.

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My wife and I went there this morning for her birthday breakfast. We both got the meat lovers omelette, sausage and I got unseasoned potatoes not a fan of any seasoning on potatoes. My omelette was well done as ordered. Both our meals were excellent. Highly recommend. Everything is made to order so don't think it's quick service. It is with the wait. The old buildings are great in Lebanon. read more

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Ryleigh S.

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i've been going for years and i live about 40 mins away, to day i went to lebanon just for this place. and every time it is wonderful. the food is fantastic. the owner is very nice, and it is very cozy for a breakfast place. all in all i love this place and it'll always be a go to breakfast spot for me. only think i wish was different is a "cashier" or someone there just to help him out. read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Bethany G.

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It was delicious food and good service. A great atmosphere. Will come back to visit when in the area again. read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Pulled pork sandwich and BEC Quite delicious Will come back when in the area - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Amy D.

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I wish I could rate the food however we got in the door and probably 3 other families was sitting in the dining area and the hostesses told us we could sit immediately but the wait for food would be close to 60 minutes. Unfortunately we left and did get to try the food. We will try it again possibly in the near future and will hopefully be able to revise the review. read more

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Andrew T.

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YOU WILL WAIT after you order your food. But, worth the wait. You have to wait everywhere else too. Difference here is you order, then wait. Nothing is rushed, and quality is the result read more

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Doug D.

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Great food. Great service. Filled with charm. Just a few yards off the beaten path near the train station. Good sized portions. We don't make it to Lebanon often, but definitely a place we'll be coming back to. read more

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Steph S.

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It was recommended to try the biscuits and gravy. They were really tasty! There was only one guy working and I feel like he did an excellent job considering he was taking the orders AND cooking. There were 5 of us and we all got our food at the same time! Yes, it was a bit of a wait (about 30 minutes), but I was still impressed that the guy managed to do it all. The interior of the restaurant felt like a log cabin. It felt very homey and welcoming. read more

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Kerri B.

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Nearly everything Is homemade here.... Even their bread! Each order is made from fresh to order for each guest. We come regularly and don't bat an eyelash to wait 40 minutes for food. Our orders are ALWAYS fresh, hot and correct. :). And delicious. Joe is the best. Ava is amazing. Stop by and see them. But not too often, I don't want to wait tooooo long for my own breakfast. Damn it. ;) read more

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TeeKay B.

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The bad: The food is mediocre at best. You could make better food at home. The silver dollar pancakes are way too thick, and one of mine was burnt. Now to the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit seemed like it could be good. I definitely wouldn't call what they serve "gravy". It tasted more like melted cheese without enough cheese in it. I can't explain it, but it's not very good. The bacon is thin, comparable to pre-cooked bacon that goes in the microwave. The food also took quite a bit of time for the quality. The good: the customer service was wonderful. She gave us time to figure out what we wanted without rushing us. I love that you order, find your preferred seat, and they bring the food to you. The potatoes were seasoned very well, and were the only things my fiancé and I enjoyed. TLDR: good service, mediocre food, delicious potatoes! read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Half a silver dollar pancake and biscuits and gravy with potatoes - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Kerri P.

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Best breakfast in Lebanon.... Small shop, delicious food made with love. Biscuit and gravy is the best, lots of sausage in the gravy. It's thick without being pastey. Biscuits have perfect little crunch. So. Flipping. Good. Pancakes are the fluffy with the right amount of chew. Service is friendly. Meals served on pie tins - how charming! Worth the wait. :) read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Biscuit and gravy, silver dollar pancakes - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Newt B.

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Overpriced Unfriendly Never go back Food was mediocre at best No follow up Ambiance none read more

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Tracie M.

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Great food, great service and atmosphere is really good, nothing like homemade food, you may have to wait for a few minutes but it's worth the wait....Joe is amazing, everything that I have had is so yummy... read more

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Tina H.

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Great biscuits and gravy, and creamy scrambled eggs. My toddler wanted to try everything and grandma said it's the best French toast she has ever had. Thank you so much for your wonderful service! So glad we visited :-) read more

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Matthew R.

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Have been here about half a dozen times since we moved here 3 years ago. Have been here the last two Sundays in a row and both times the first thing said when we get to the counter to place an order is "guys it's about a 45 minute wait right now". I get it there is a labor shortage because people are lazy and prefer to make money from the couch but there were two parties ahead of us and nothing of the sort was said to either of them. Not trying to be a whiney @ss but if you're a small business actively pushing people out the door, it's not a good look. read more

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You K.

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My absolute favorite place I love coming here. I love the atmosphere. I love the quiet. I love the home fries best of all. read more

Cherry Street Cafe - Two Eggs scrambled with cheese (meal) with a side of French Toast. Must ask for powdered sugar. - New American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Barbara R.

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Breakfast spots are hard to come by in Lebanon . We prefer to eat at local places vs. chains. Menu has ok choices and breakfast food is passable . There is only one staff person at the cash register for orders , payment , food and drink delivery, so things can get backed up pretty quickly . Mostly , the environment is pretty grimy and worn down - could use a deep clean and paint / refresh . read more

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Cheri S.

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Arrived at 11am on a Sunday morning. Tables empty everywhere with dirty dishes on every single one. Food was nothing special and it took well over an hour to receive our food after placing our order. I could have made the same things better myself at home. Staff was friendly. Poor girl working the register was also serving food and drinks. I had high hopes for this local restaurant but was very disappointed. read more

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Tammi C.

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Super friendly staff. Fresh food, so delicious and filling. What a little gem caddy corner from the Lebanon train. (Check out Groupon for deals on that) I was impressed with the large variety of freshly prepared items. This resturant cares about their customers. The train ride may have brought me here, the yummy food will bring me back to Lebanon. read more

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Joey S.

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I stopped in here the other morning for breakfast on the way to the Ohio Ren fest. I came in with my best friend and her daughters. We all ordered a full breakfast and all but one got hot chocolate. Each meal is made fresh after you order so please don't be in a hurry as they have a small kitchen, but it is good food, not amazing, but good. I ordered the French toast with Bacon. The French toast was good, the home fries were a wee overcooked, nothing horrible, but combine that with the bacon being over cooked on just the ends as well sadly this knocks down the rating in my opinion. Will I come back yes. I want to try other food here on a different day to see if things change. I love non-chain places and really do have high hopes that my meal will be better on my next visit. The others that were with me were optimistic about their meals, so I hope it was just mine. read more

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Christie S.

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This is a great spot to stop. It has the small town atmosphere. Food is great, too. Go and enjoy!

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Kimberly M.

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This place is very cute but I was not impressed with anything but the decor and building. It's walkup service, then you seat yourself and they bring your order to you. Their menu is limited (which is not necessarily a bad thing) and their focus is on breakfast and brunch. We ordered half a Caesar salad with a cup of the soup of the day. What struck me as odd was that this took 20 minutes to come out to us. The soup was lukewarm and my salad was wilting. Plus, there were only two other tables there. It was odd. The food wasn't anything special and the service was so slow that I will likely not return. read more

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Randy K.

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Food is amazing! I had a grilled chicken club. Obviously now that this chef has culinary school training. Quiet quaint setting. You order at the register. Check it out. Excellent!! read more

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Caron C.

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I wish I could say I wished I lived in this area so I could eat here more, but it would have to be free for me to move, lol. We popped in for a quiet lunch and although it's not terribly comfortable inside and is very small, the food is AMAZING. Hubs had a breakfast for lunch and everything was fresh and homemade.I had a turkey club and it was soooo good! Along with house cut fries cooked just right! And it was very reasonable. Skip the fast food and get some real food! read more

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Zoë D.

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Service was pretty bad but the food was pretty good. Especially the home fries- seasoned perfectly. Grilled peanut butter and jelly was an interesting twist. The place is small and gets full on the weekend, only a few people working so when I went I wasn't greeted or seated for a while. Ordered food at the counter and it was actually ready before a table was bussed for us (just 2 people)! If you can get past the slow/disorganized service, it's a nice little breakfast place. read more

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Small shop, so expect some wait times. The home fries were delicious, crisp and well seasoned. Omelet was made perfectly.

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Stopped in after riding the train. Kids got French toast with bacon and biscuits and gravy with home fries both liked what they got. I got the Smoked turkey club and a side of stuffed pepper soup(soup of the day). It was all good. Wait for food was estimated to be 45 but only took 30. Now you order at register and they bring it to you. Son said it was worth the wait. read more

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126 S Cherry St
Lebanon, OH 45036
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(513) 836-3262
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http://www.cherrystcafe.com

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Hours

What time does Cherry Street Cafe open?

Cherry Street Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cherry Street Cafe close?

Cherry Street Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Cherry Street Cafe is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mon, Thu-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMTue-Wed Closed

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Does Cherry Street Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cherry Street Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Cherry Street Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cherry Street Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cherry Street Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe has bike parking.

Does Cherry Street Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Cherry Street Cafe have parking?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Does Cherry Street Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Cherry Street Cafe has free WiFi.

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Went in on a Saturday morning, was definitely busy, but the line moved quickly! Ordered a…read moreStrawberry Cheesecake Muffin, Iced Mocha Latte, and a Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. I also bought some packaged beans to take home. Everything was delicious. I am really wanting to know how they do their crumble on the muffins so I can replicate it at home I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast sandwich, it was much larger than I expected, and so much flavor 10/10. Mocha Latte was delightful as well, I love the taste. I normally put some Splenda in my lattes and I had no need to with this one. Staff was very friendly, attentive, and professional. Will definitely be back again!

Just happens that Purebred Coffee, was turning 8 years old. So they had free cookies and scones…read morewhich were delicious! Coffee was great, pure not super sweet coffee (which I love) I did see that you could add added agave syrup or cane sugar available for you. Lots of space, to have a small group. Service wise, it was great! It was busy, but didn't take long to get my order. I would come back here to study or have another get together here!

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Fresh to Morrow

4.7(30 reviews)

6.6 mi

This place is a hidden gem located in downtown Morrow. The building was a bank many years ago…read more There's the old vault behind the register. All the food is fresh to table. The place offers all kinds of yummy baked goods, fresh seasonal vegetables, holistic items and some art. Menu selection was awesome. I had the multigrain apple butter pancakes with blueberries. I added a side of bacon. The pancake was delicious. We also got a cheeseburger which was great. Served with whole grain chips. We were greatly warmly at the door. The staff was great. They served the food in a wooden tray. So cute. The place was warm and welcoming. I can't wait to go back.

The food had an amazing taste. You could tell the vegetables were from a garden. The workers were…read morevery nice and helpful. There was music but not so loud that it took over. The ambiance was relaxing. Some of the tables reminded me of the tables we had growing up. We enjoyed every single thing we ordered. The beef of the burger was nice and tender. The grilled cheese was delicious. The Mac and cheese was buttery and had a very nice cheese mixture. The hillbilly hibachi was fantastic and will definitely be ordered again. This place is such a great addition to morrow.

The Traditional: two eggs your way, choice of bacon or sausage and toast

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Urbana Cafe

4.5(169 reviews)

27.6 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Drink of choice: Oat cappuccino with cinnamon powder. 10/10…read more Pastry of choice: Twice baked chocolate almond croissant and it did not disappoint! 10/10 Love the atmosphere of this place, you have your choice to sit in one of three rooms, along with outdoor seating too. Which is so nice in the cooler months :) Sweet workers, cool area of town, would definitely recommend

Staff were friendly, and the restaurant was spotless. Knocking off a couple of stars because their…read morecaramel latte had a very medicinal taste :( was not great. Maybe some of their other drinks could be good, but this one missed the mark.

Ham and cheese croissant.

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Ice raspberry rose matcha (special menu, spring edition 2026)

Tag's Cafe

4.4(129 reviews)

26.6 mi

We had a delightful lunch at Tag's. The egg salad was good but the chicken pot pie soup was…read moresomething I will be returning for again. Our server was incredibly nice and attentive. The outdoor seating was comfortable and relaxing.

We had an interesting visit to Tag's Cafe. Let's just say we'll be back, but not at Noon…read more Four of us came to Tag's for lunch on a Friday at Noon in three different cars. Thankfully, our two friends arrived first and got a table. It was minutes later the line started to form at the door. This place is popular! It's a cute place and don't miss the bathroom. I know that sounds odd, but 1. it's clean and 2. it's cute. I mean, check out Mona Lisa over the toilet. LOL The restaurant was hopping! We waited a long time, which was okay for a while because we had some catching up to do. After a few tables received their meals (folks that sat down after we did), I flagged down someone to ask if we could put our orders in. Once we got their attention, things got better. Mark go the Rueben with Chicken Pot Pie Soup as a side. He raved about the soup and wanted to buy a container of it to take home. We did not, but his wanting to says everything about that soup. He also raved about the Rueben. He ate half and was excited to eat the other half cold for dinner. I ordered a breakfast sandwich. It has a name that started with a "T", but I can't find it on any of the menus online or on Yelp. Doesn't much matter, it was SO good!! It was not messy at all. It was loaded with bacon under and on top of the eggs. I ordered it on marbled rye toast and devoured it. I'd order this again in a heartbeat. I ordered it with a side of goetta, which got confusing. The server explained the sandwich came with a side, but goetta wasn't one of them. I was totally cool with this. I wanted goetta. I just didn't realize the sandwich itself came with a side. What was weird is none of the sides were breakfasty in any way. I opted for potato salad, which I saved for the end. It was fantastic. It was super fresh and I loved the taste of dill. I could have taken a big tub of this home, too. One friend ordered the BLT. The tomato was two small slices of roma tomato. There was plenty of B and L, but hardly any T. I think it would have been a home run if the sandwich had more tomato. Our other friend ordered the Hot Italian. I didn't look like she expected and she thought it was okay. The menu has so many options and I would come back in a heartbeat, but maybe at 1 pm. By the time we finished, the restaurant had cleared out. Just a note. During the noon rush, I could see people waiting in line for what seemed like a very long time just to pay the bill. Plan accordingly and I'm pretty sure you'll love Tag's Cafe.

Back again for more deliciousnesses!!!

Breakfast Sandwich with Meat

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A a whole latte!!!!!

The Breakfast Club Cafe and Coffee Roastery

4.2(258 reviews)

0.3 mi

Wonderful breakfast spot!!! Service was wonderful. I had a great mushroom and cheese omelet with…read morehash browns. So yummy!!! The vibe here is excellent.

I ordered their April special sausage with their signature potatoes and over medium eggs and mixed…read moreit all together and it made the most delicious "breakfast bowl." Highly recommend!

Front entrance

Gluten free buckwheat pancakes

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Fiesta Lime Chicken Salad

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Paola R.

71

134

203

2 years ago

This is my second visit to this place, and I have to say, today was truly amazing! The first time didn't leave much of an impression, though I can't quite remember why. But everything was perfect today! We ordered pancakes, eggs with bacon, and biscuits and gravy. My husband is obsessed with the biscuits and gravy -- they're perfectly seasoned. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and flavorful, while the potatoes were crispy and seasoned just right. The eggs were great as well. My only suggestion would be to have the bacon a bit crispier. The coffee was on point, and the owner was so attentive, making sure everyone had everything they needed. This place will definitely become a weekend favorite! Can't wait to come back! read more

Kathy M.

0

1

0

4 years ago

best little hole in the wall restaurant I've been to in awhile. I would recommend this place to anyone. I loved it.

Teja O.

2

8

5

10 years ago

Very homey.. everything was absolutely delicious. Also very quick in and out. My family and I will return!

Anslie D.

218

6

10

2 years ago

This place is a hidden gem!!!!!!!!!!! Everything is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Food, service all top notch!!!

Heather H.

71

4

2

4 years ago

Meh. Snotty service. Mediocre food. Maybe it was a bad day. Not sure I'd give it another chance.

Brian D.

32

14

2

10 years ago

People were nice. Food was ok. Not 4.5 star level for sure. Three star food at best.

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