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    High Grounds Cafe

    4.4 (41 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Clif P.

    We had a couple breakfast bagel sandwiches, a soda and a coffee. Everything was quick, hot, and very good. We will be back!

    Breakfast bagel with egg, cheese, bacon
    Justin B.

    While in the general Mercer County area for the holidays for my fiancée, we were looking for something a little different from the area. We had heard some people taking about High Grounds and it sounded up our alley. We decided to do breakfast here. The coffee was awesome! I had a hot mocha and my fiancée had some kind of pumpkin spice/vanilla/some other flavor coffee and loved it. I had a breakfast bagel with egg, cheese, and bacon. It was delicious. Everyone was very nice. The interior looks like a cross between a small, home and an antique store. It's very welcoming. Thank you for the great experience and we'll be back in future years

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    Gina S.

    This is a great breakfast spot! Great coffee, bagels and English muffin sandwiches. Very friendly staff! Would highly recommend this place!

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    Kylee H.

    Ah-mazing! I came here late Sunday morning to find a plethora of options. Coffee, tea, salads (including a great vegetarian option that isn't just greens and tomatoes), sandwiches, soups, and Deserts (including gluten free). Free wifi! Great service and sweet, caring employees. They also have a drive up window! The selection of coffee drinks is really great and even some seasonal options (e.g. maple spice latte - yum!) Lots of space to sit as a group or as an individual working on a laptop. Really a clean and cozy cafe altogether wonderful place!

    This place is such a gem. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the coffee was SO good. Everyone was so kind, wore masks and the tables had notes saying they were sanitized. It was a perfect cozy environment to do paperwork!

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    3 months ago

    I ABSOLUTELY recommend High Grounds! The food and drinks were delicious and the home town welcome is always fabulous!!!

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    2 years ago

    Nice folks. The person who made my sandwich, came out to make sure to get it right, and then checked on me afterwards. Felt good.

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    5 years ago

    Priced too high for coffee !!!!!! Nice people , good service , but the price for regular coffee ? I'll make my own

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    5 years ago

    Just had a perfect latte. Enjoyed it very much and the service was just as good. Thank you

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    9 years ago

    Pretty good place, but it's a little expensive. I live 3 minuets away and I somehow someway don't eat here much. But when I do, it's good.

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    9 years ago

    Cute little place. Great coffee and tea options. From out of town, but would definitely go back

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    10 years ago

    Great place to eat & I only live 2 minutes from it. However the price is slightly high & really has nothing to drink

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    11 years ago

    Had an amazing cup of coffee. The lunch was very good as well. Very reasonable prices. A must try for anyone in the area.

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    11 years ago

    Great selection of coffees and teas! Was happy to find baked goods, including gluten free cupcakes!

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    10 years ago

    Very fresh very tasty food. Just wish there would have been more salad choices. Great alternative to fast food! I would stop again.

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    The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the coffee was SO good.

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    Alcove Restaurant

    4.0(23 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Poured my coffee took my order and I realized no creamer. I asked for it and was given the option…read moreof French Vanilla or milk from the gallon jug which was poured into a plastic drinking cup and given to me. lol My ham and cheese omelet with home potatoes was excellent. The rye toast had the caraway seeds :) A good stop for breakfast. Plenty of chopped steaks being made.

    My girl and I were in a rush to get somewhere by 6:30 am and noticed this place was the only…read morebreakfast restaurant open at 5:30 am so we decided to stop in here for breakfast. This place is definitely a local diner type place. Has wood paneling and old tables. Ambience is that of a Waffle House. When we walked in there was one (very hard working) lady that was waiting tables, cooking, bussing and cleaning the restaurant. Regardless of all that she had on her plate (hah, see what I did there ;) ) she was very attentive to us and got us drinks and menus shortly after we sat down. We let her know what we were in a rush and would order shortly. She came over, took our order and off to cook it she went. We waited only about 10-15 minutes and our food was out! Now.. the only reason this place is getting a 4/5 is because it is such cheaply priced food but the quality is what you pay for. I teetered between a 3 and a 4 but because of the pricing I had to give it a 4. The food was nothing special and tasted decent. The home fries were probably the best. We asked for them to be extra crispy and they came out perfect. If you're looking for a small home town diner with a Waffle House type food that's open at 5:30 am.. this is your spot. We wouldn't come back here if we were looking for high quality breakfast though.

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    The Spot Restaurant - Chili at The Spot Restaurant

    The Spot Restaurant

    3.5(93 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We really liked this place in downtown Sidney. It was different. On our way down I -75 traveling to…read moreDayton, we were looking for a place that was relatively quick, easily accessible and not too expensive. That usually means choosing a fast food chain location. These chains serve their purpose but aren't much fun. This place popped up on Yelp and turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. The location is a short drive off the highway into downtown Sidney, taking about 4 or 5 minutes to get there from Exit 92. It was located in a retro building on the main intersection in town cross corner from the County Courthouse. Approaching from the West on Court St., it looked a little divey. It looks more pleasantly vintage from the Ohio St. side, which is actually its storefront. Our visit to this place prompted me to do some quick research. The Spot has been in business for over 100 years, opening in 1907. A fire destroyed the original building in 1940 and according to the local paper, "the current Art Moderne-style building was completed in 1941 and still features its original white porcelain tile, mid-century neon sign and iconic diner layout." It truly has a retro feel inside, going more or less for a 1950s aura where you would not be surprised to see Richie Cunningham sitting at a booth drinking a malt. Although the jukebox is digital, the upgrades enacted by the new owners who took over last year generally seem to be spot on. While it looks retro, the infrastructure is in nice shape with a clean, tidy appearance. It's a pleasant place for a meal. The format is walk-up-and-order. The girl working the counter was polite and efficient. To be fair in context, however, we walked in around 6:45 PM on a Wednesday night an hour-and-a-quarter before closing. It was not at all busy when we entered with one party there finishing their meal and only two others who walked in before we left. Hence, efficiency would be expected with no other customers to be served, but I'll still note the good work. The food was up quickly without any issues. We sat in 1950s comfort to enjoy our meal. I had the Turkey Club. It was quite good. I ordered mine with Onion Rings as my wife wanted to split these with me. She had the Swiss Lad sandwich, which she said was also very tasty. We split an Iced Tea which was likewise quite good. With everything, we spent $25.48 for dinner. At less than $13 per person, I was happy with that value. We'll certainly look for this place again when we are passing through Sidney.

    I must say I was a little reluctant to go here after reading some of the recent reviews on Yelp…read moreprior to visiting. To my surprise, I was greeted at the register by a very friendly, Isabell, who also shared it was her first day working there when I told her it was my first time dining. Her kindness made me feel welcome. It was really neat to see the various pictures and articles on the wall highlighting President G.W. Bush visit 28-Aug-04 and another picture highlighting this establishment was previously owned by Rob Lowe's (Brat Pack actor from the 1980's) grandfather. The menu included several diner classics so I selected the "Big Buy" which was a double decker hamburger which was cooked to my liking. The wait was very reasonable and I enjoyed seeing families enjoying their dining experience together on a Tuesday evening. It was also enjoyable listening to some familiar music from my youth while waiting and then consuming my meal. I also selected onion rings which were thinly sliced and had a flaky texture, but these can cool quickly it seemed, but were tasty. I tried the chocolate and vanilla mixed/twist malt and a piece of raspberry pie. The malt was delicious, but the pie was a little dry although I finished it quickly. I also appreciated seeing the work ethic of Isabell meticulously maintaining the dining room tables carefully. I asked some folks in town about the new ownership and a few indicated "hit or miss", but for me on this evening it was a hit. Hopefully the new ownership adapts and adjusts by being a good listener to a customer base that provides feedback so it can be a thriving business for years to come in this unique location. A unique experience indeed, ...thank you.

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    Firehouse Subs

    3.6(10 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I personally witnessed an employee being publicly humiliated by the owner…read more I stopped into Firehouse Subs in Sidney, Ohio on Friday, July 24, 2026, and a blonde female employee had just begun taking my order when the owner, Tom Martin, came out of nowhere and started yelling, cursing, and degrading her in front of multiple customers and another employee. The public humiliation, intimidation, and imbalance of power were difficult to watch and reminded me of the dynamics often seen in emotionally abusive relationships. I was in shock. My hands were shaking after witnessing a man old enough to be this young woman's grandfather openly attempt to intimidate and bully her in front of customers and another employee. If he was willing to speak to her that way in front of customers, it left me concerned about how employees may be treated when no one is watching. After he finished yelling at her, she returned to taking my order with kindness, professionalism, and a smile. Despite what had just happened, she remained polite, respectful, and focused on providing excellent customer service. She handled herself with far more professionalism than anyone should have been expected to under those circumstances. That young woman deserves recognition for her professionalism and composure. She represented the business with far more dignity than the person who owns it.

    I like Firehouse for a couple reasons. They support our first responders, and they have a wonderful…read moresandwich with corned beef and pastrami. Last time I got take out, sandwich bread was bit soggy for some reason. Not sure if it was caused by pickle juice or too much vinegar and oil. Still a good sandwich. I prefer to eat there, but sometimes my walking takes me to takeout. I prefer Firehouse over the competition that is out there.

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