As their Tshirt says, corporate double-deckers, and subs can't compete. My first visit I tried the…read moreNew Yorker, which is pastrami warmed with Swiss and brown mustard. Came with a pickle spear and chips for $7.50. Definitely piled high and thinly sliced each morning. It's a real hole in the wall, but they've been doing it right for 35 years.

I grew up in Cincinnati but must have moved away before J & W opened. It's very close to where I…read moregrew up and I've seen it written about in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Have driven past a few times before I actually ordered and all I can say is "don't judge a book by its cover"! My go-to is always a ham and beef double-decker. Looking online I could hardly believe how affordable the prices were! Ordered online along with a New Yorker sandwich and a BLT. There are a couple of inside tables but we took ours to go. Each sandwich comes with a bag of chips. Each of us REALLY enjoyed our sandwich and we will be back. (not exactly sure how I did not take photos of our sandwiches.)

I come here for the sandwiches during lunch! Haven't had a bad one yet! The guy working the line is…read morevery nice.

I'm a longtime local resident and I've heard wonderful things about the new ownership of the Meat…read moreMarket but haven't been in in a long while. Every Saturday we see them grilling out on the sidewalk on Wyoming avenue and wanted to stop by. It's such a fun tradition that's worth the stop off 75- you can take a walk around Wyoming Avenue to the Village Green or Crescent Park if it's a nice day! The shop is neat and cozy inside. They've got a great selection of wines and cold drinks. The only reason I took off a star is that the ordering process can be a little confusing. There was a handwritten sign for sandwiches, and some premade sandwiches in the case. But they looked a little bare- it wasn't clear that they came with toppings, could be warmed up, customized, etc. I took the leap and ordered one- the turkey and Colby on sourdough- and I found out that I could add toppings and that my bread was toasted. But I couldn't see them while making it to know whether it was made fresh or one of the ones in the display case. The sandwich was good- don't get me wrong! But it was a little basic for $13- mayo, lettuce, tomato (light on the toppings), red onion, and pickle. I think one thing that could've helped was some more specialty condiments- Dijon or dark mustard, a speciality aioli,etc. and the pickles were room temp dark green pickles (not fresh). Some fresh, crunchy homemade pickles would have taken this to the next level and really amplified that high quality meat that you're paying for. To the same point, none of the yummy looking salads or sides were labeled in the case. How much were they? Did they contain allergens? Could I get them as a side for my sandwich? Overall a great spot and we'll be back! But I'm left wondering if I'm getting the full experience or not because of the lack of ordering instructions inside. Oh- the staff were friendly and I'm sure could make up the difference! They happened to be busy because of the busy festival outside though, so I'm sure on a normal day they'd be able to provide more information.

We had heard about this restaurant from a friend so we decided to try it for lunch. It's right on…read moreWyoming Avenue at the border of Wyoming and Lockland. The lunch and dinner menus are the same but they have a variety of daily specials. We kept it simple for lunch: a hamburger with fries and a veggie burger with Saratoga chips. The burger was big and tasty but the veggie patty didn't have much taste and the texture was too soft. It's not something I would order again. A soft drink and a beer (the place is also a brew pub) ran up a bill of $40. It's primarily an Italian place but there are several non-Italian choices from Fish & Chips to Rueben sandwiches. It has a nice, cozy ambiance and service was prompt and courteous. It could easily become my local hangout except it's just a little too far from my home. That being said I do plan to revisit and try some of their Italian fare. Free parking on the street or in their lot. Full bar.

Was recommended to try this place and glad that I finally made it here. The menu was an interesting…read morecombination of Italian and American dishes, but they did a great job with everything we ordered. Father in law is a regular and ordered the ribs and they looked pretty solid. I ordered the lasagna and it was outstanding. It had Italian sausage, homemade marinara sauce and accompanied with perfect garlic bread.

Absolutely delicious bread here- I love making homemade sandwiches on a fresh slice of Sixteen…read moreBricks sourdough!

I go out of my way to Hartwell to Country Fresh Mkt. for your bread. It is the best bread in town…read more I love the French and Sour Dough the best.

I used to go to Lucy's Diner often for lunch when I worked and lived on that side of town. The…read moreservice was always good, and the diner ambiance was nice. I would always order the chicken noodle soup for lunch. It was so comforting and delicious. Although I have not been there in a few years, I will say that I have yet to find a restaurant chicken noodle soup that compares to theirs.

It's a simple diner, which isn't a bad thing…read more While in the area, I wanted to find a diner for a quick bite. It was a Sunday and we were immediately told that they are Breakfast only on Sunday. I'm not certain if this is every Sunday or just that day, so keep that in mind. The service was fast and friendly. It wasn't very busy when we stopped in so we didn't have to wait on anything. I had ordered the Strawberry Pancakes. Not to be discouraging, but they weren't anything special. The cakes themselves were quite dense and heavy, so they filled you up easily. The strawberries on top were little to be desired. It was more of a strawberry jam that was put on top. Considering that a solid strawberry topping consists of a few minutes of cooking up fresh strawberries, sugar and water, I was disappointed with the topping. It truly is a bare bones diner. Nothing fancy, but that's okay. Good food and good service goes miles above anything else. They've got the service down perfectly. The only other thing that might be a helpful, yet discouraging, comment would be the front desk area. When you walk in, there is a front counter that you pay at. It's very visible and it's the first thing you see when you walk in. You see the counter and a fish tank right behind it. The state of the counter and the fish tank need work. The counter is cluttered and just looks dirty. Now, if this was an office in the back, so be it. My office is sometimes a cluttered mess. But this dusty cluttered mess is right in the front and center of this restaurant. I can't help but think what areas look like that I can't see. The fish tank would be a nice touch of ambiance however it too is pretty dank and dirty looking. If you're going to have it right there where everyone can see, you need to put a little effort into making it presentable. These may sound like harsh points, but they are honest observations. Would I go back? It's not very local to me, so probably not. But, if I was in the area, I would absolutely give Lucy's Diner another shot at lunch. I wasn't blown away during my first visit.

I LOVED the bar they were recommending so many drinks and I loved them all. They treated me so…read morenicely when I was there. The food was AMAZING.

This review is based on an online carryout pickup order…read more I walked in and waited a few minutes for someone to acknowledge me - the bartender then snagged my name - she handed me my order and told me have a great day! The inside was clean and had a nice vibe - the outdoor dining area was full at 115 pm on a Thursday. I ordered a burger for 14 and the short rib mac for 20 - for the portion sizes it is a little pricey however the food is phenomenal! The short rib was tender and smoky with a sweetness - the mac and cheese were creamy and perfectly seasoned - the onions on top added a nice crisp touch that pulled everything together. The burger was perfectly seasoned - but a little pricey since there were no fries included - could at least include chips for free. All in all, I will be back to try some of their other menu items and to dine inside.

Great ice-cold beers, pizza, more. Playground! Indoor and outdoor seating…read more We were in town for a wedding, and we ate at MadTree Parks & Rec several times (May 2026). Our host was able to make reservations for seating areas for large numbers of people, so once we had two areas of a dozen or more, and a couple other times we had one area of that size. This flexibility was a big plus because we could only guess at how many would make it each time. We had ice-cold beers of every description, including IPAs, hazys, and other local crafts. I can't name them all, and some drafts aren on the printed menu, bu5 8 kniw we had Psychopathy, a flavorful IPA, and Seeing Colors Tropical IPA, with a sweeter / hazy profile. Dont miss their cocktails! We loved the S'More Espresso Martini: vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee tiqueur, and espresso :-) So much yum! And we ordered various pizzas. Our favorite was the Scenic Supreme (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black olives) and the Vista Veggie (about the same without the meats). I also saw friends devouring Caprese Canyon (olive oil, minced garlic, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, balsamic drizzle). And of course regular pepperoni. Tasty crust, tasty red sauce, (you could get white sauce), generous toppings. We got the large sizes, which were enough for at least four people per pie. Sandwich-wise, the most popular was the Cuban Reuben: marble rye, corned beef, ham, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, dill pickle, and Russian dressing. It's the added ham and pickles that move it toward a Cuban sandwich. Well-stacked, hot, and flavorful. For local flavor, the Goetta sandwich: that flavorful Cincinnati oat-pork hash, with candied bacon, american cheese, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, and ranch. Here and there we shared Buffalo fried-Cauliflower with celery and ranch on the side. This was. Not as spicy as it could be. But if you're going to eat cauliflower, this is tasty approach. We like the tangy Fried Pickle Spears better, served with lightly-spicy chipotle ranch. And we added some fresh crunchy Caesar salads, too, and and amazing pecan, apple, blue cheese, cranberry salad! So many candied pecans! Somehow, the servers kept up with an erratic flow of orders from different groups, keeping track on portable devices, so it was easy for each group to settle their own bill as-needed. It may not sound like much, but it was impressively smooth and error-free. And the staff remained helpful,and cheerful throughout. They built a large playgroup area with slides and climbers and more. Inside there's a large play camper that we spent a lot of time in, too! This is a great place for fresh-air dining, for large groups, and especially for kids. We lived the food and drink. Lots of wonderful leftovers, especially those huge pizzas!

I hesitated to give it a try after reading some of these reviews about how great it was you could…read moresit and let your kids run rampant, and how great the staff is at dealing with running screaming kids. Then I thought okay it's mid week, lunch time, so I came in. I was limited on time, came in and ordered a pizza and a beer. Told the server she could serve it in the to go box since I had to go sooner than I would have liked. Service was friendly, prompt and she still checked on me after I had paid. Although the place was not busy, there was a large table with a baby and 2 pre schoolers. They were all well behaved, but still I'm always surprised that breweries are now for kids. I really liked the decor!

The food, drinks, service and overall vibe is great! Highly recommend! Best wings we've had in the…read moreCincinnati area by far! My husband and I went to their driving range and popped into their bar/restaurant area. Will definitely be back.

My rating is for the service, and mini golf / driving range only as I didn't get food - when I come…read moreback and try the food, I will update my review. This place has tons of parking which is free. The pricing for mini golf was really good better than anywhere else - unlimited and two different 18-hole courses (I will say the courses itself could use an upgrade - new paint or adding some objects to the course to make the established holes a bit more challenging. We paid 9 dollars per person. The driving range was also pretty cheap for buckets of balls - it would be a fun afternoon to bring the dads for driving range, the kids for mini golf and the moms can eat food and hang or enjoy the range as well. The food looked good, but we did not partake - the drinks were decently well priced - a can of beer 3.50 - a sway was 6 bucks. They have free concerts every now and then at their art installation, which is pretty cool, I also think it's cool how they do 5 buck Mondays. The staff was nice enough, my only complaint is the grass was a little overgrown, so we got ate up with chiggers and skeeters.

Finally had a chance to try this place. Gyro was delicious. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect…read morecomplement to the gyro. Fries were cooked well done. I prefer them a little less done, but my lunch partner prefers them that way. I ordered buffalo wings to go. Only a $1 each!!! Had a few for dinner and enjoyed them as well. Eating area is adequate, and tables are nicely placed for private conversations. All in all, it's a repeat offender. Can't wait to try something new from the menu.

The grape leaves come from a can. They also over charge as well as charge for extras that you don't…read moreas for. The owner is very rude, the place looked filthy, and the food wasn't that good.

Places like this are becoming few and far behind. Scherpies is a family owned produce store and…read moredeli. They consistently sell the freshest produce and deli meats around. What I love best about this gem is the lunch time sandwiches and salads. Those who are tired of the normal fast food lunch stops usually flock to Scherpies on a weekly basis. I'm there at least once or twice a week to get a fresh salad from the bar. Highly recommended place to try for those tired of the normal fast food joints and craving something fresh.

Had great service from young girl blonde hair and glasses she was nice and very helpful to explain…read moreitems