Great food and wonderful people! Although a bit small, the…read morerestaurant gives a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It has become my favorite breakfast place. Thank you!

Nothing to write home about. Does have the mom n pop ambiance, but the food was bland. The gravy…read moreand grits needed more flavoring. Do not know what all the hype on social media is about

Like, Follow and Share - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uVhe5sWi/…read more 975 S. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio (937) 366-6220 Website: https://theblackbirdwilmington.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577050103184 0600 - 3pm - Daily I'm always on the hunt for locally owned and operated places to support -- mostly because chain restaurants make me feel like I'm eating the same corporate dream in every town. #OverPricedUnderRated A longtime friend and BaldWhiteGuy supporter, Chris Georges, suggested the Black Bird. So I did what any responsible, waffle-motivated adult would do: I Googled it, packed the princess (my child, not royalty), and drove 27 minutes into the wilds of Wilmington for breakfast. I've got a long, complicated love affair with Wilmington -- R&L trucking memories, pay-lake fishing , horse shows, drive-in dates with a adorable dimpled accomplice, and pizza from a hole-in-the-wall called Generations Pizzeria, back before they went all boogie and built a real restaurant. #LongTimeSupporter. Somehow, The Black Bird flew under my radar. July 9, 2025, The new kid on the block, but already serving up breakfast like it's been doing it for decades. We rolled in on a day when Mother Nature decided to audition for a snow catastrophe. School canceled, and me coming off a 20-call shift with a five-hour fire standby -- so yes, I was hangry and exhausted. #ShowMeCoffeeandBacon The Black Bird's parking lot had room, the staff waved us in, and we were told to sit wherever we liked. I considered the window seat for the ambiance, then remembered the car thermometer read "well below zero" and chose survival over Instagram lighting. Good call -- the corner booth on the opposite side of the restaurant was cold, the window seats were colder, I'm sure. Service was prompt. Water for the princess, black coffee and water for me -- because coffee is a personality trait. The menu is a delightful problem: too many good choices. I solved this like a rational adult by ordering the dish that crams the most breakfast joy onto one plate. #MostImportantMeal #HealthyBoy I ordered the Two Birds Platter - 2 eggs over-easy, bacon, a waffle, and wheat toast. * Eggs: Perfectly cooked. Not a puddle of yolk, not a hockey puck. Just right. Hats off to the chef. * Bacon: I'm normally a "slightly underdone, floppy bacon" guy, but this was crispy in the best way -- not burnt, just proud. Definitely sandwich-worthy. #maybenexttime * Wheat Toast: Salted butter, golden brown, the kind of toast that makes you consider buying a toaster with feelings. * Waffle: The reason I drove 27 minutes. Warm, slightly sugary crunch on the outside, fluffy inside. If waffles had fan clubs, this one would be president. The Two Birds Platter was delicious and filling. Highly recommended. The princess went with French toast plus a side of bacon. Three thick slices of Texas-toast-style bread, perfectly cooked, topped with a berry compote that tasted like summer and probably a small sin against your A1C. #Diabetes #WilfordBrimley She couldn't finish it (too much food? impossible), so I heroically sampled. Verdict: wonderful. Staff kept my coffee above the half-cup threshold -- a service-level I judge all restaurants by. If your coffee dips below half, you're playing with my emotions (and your tip). Let's talk price * Two Birds Platter -- $11.00 -- Incredible value. Plenty of food. I left full and happy. * French Toast -- $11.00 -- Fair and generous portions * Side of Bacon -- $4.00 -- Two slices for four bucks? Either that pig was raised on caviar or someone's tipping the bacon farmer. Pricey, but tasty. * Coffee -- $3.00 -- Hot, and delicious. Kept my cup full and offered a to go cup (great touch). They asked small or big. I said big. They delivered a cup that could power a small village. It was Huge. Worth every penny. If you follow the BaldWhiteGuy, you know I have reservations about the prices of beverages at restaurants, but his was well worth the $3. May be drinking this cup till noon! #HowManyTimeCanYouRewarm Overall: fair prices, solid portions, and service that earned a generous tip. Final Review 4 out of 5 Bald Heads -- ‍‍‍‍ Positives * Locally owned and operated -- support your neighbors, not a corporate overlord. #ShopLocal * Great service -- attentive without hovering. * Plenty of food -- bring an appetite or a friend with a trunk. * Fair prices -- especially for the main plates. * Huge to-go coffee -- caffeine for days. Negatives * Bacon price -- delicious, but my wallet cried a little. * Thermostat -- it was cold enough to make my bald head regret life choices. Turn up the heat, Black Bird. #DontBeCheap If you're in Wilmington and you like breakfast, brunch, or lunch that treats you like a person and not a number, fly into The Black Bird. Tell them BaldWhiteGuy sent you, and tell the waffle I'll be back -- probably sooner than my cholesterol would advise.

We were so excited to try this while passing through. The "church basement" vibe didn't bother us…read moreat all, but we were still disappointed. I heard the country boy was really good. Chicken and waffles were good, but struggled to eat it without a knife. The weathervane was mediocre at best. Potatoes were sad and mushy on both plates. Overall the service was really what was lacking. She was friendly, took our order and never came back. No drink refills, no check. We sat there long enough to one by one use the restroom and decided we must pay at the counter. We did not feel like the whole food + experience equated to a great value for the money.

I was pleasantly surprised by this breakfast spot. It is in a weird location but turned out to be…read morewell worth it! My favorite was the egg white omelet, but everything was so fresh and flavorful. I was worried at the start because we did have to wait awhile to be seated but the food ended up coming out very fast!

Ask for Angela she is the best and as this was our first time they made you feel so welcomed and…read morethe atmosphere was great. 8 booths and plenty of tables both in and out. We chose the outside. We started off with drinks and Beignets. They were great and asked for a side of powdered sugar, that is the proper way to serve them. She chose the skillet and I went with the omelette with a side of blueberry pancake. Great experience, great portions and great staff. Definitely will repeat.

You walk in to see a counter with seating for four people, high back, swivel chairs. There's a…read morediner menu letter board up on the wall, yellow with age, announcing the flavors of milkshakes and ice cream. It's from the 60s and probably hasn't changed since they put it up 65 years ago. There's a whiteboard on the back wall with the special for the day written out. Bacon egg and cheese omelette or a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on toast. Five dollars. The kind of place with a few locals sitting at a booth having their morning coffee, one of the waitresses offering Jim the last donut because they know he will want it. He accepts it. This is, in my mind, a classic American small town diner. The kind of place I grew up, eating in my hometown of 500 people. It's not high cuisine, there's nothing fancy about the food although I did come across a few things I had never seen before on the menu. Fried mush. Meat grits specials, like the scuttle butt and the chili Bob. An age old, but perfected recipe of eggs, meat, cheese, and a starch either potatoes ( homefries) or toast. The coffee is weak and not much flavor to it but, to be honest, it's exactly what you would expect in a place like this and there's something comforting about that. Honest, simple food made day and a day out, catering to the local crowd and a few roadway, travelers like myself who happen to come across it. There's a certain charm and depth to places like this that have been lived in day and day out by the same people for decades. For those like up rounded, there's the nostalgia and connection to the many other people having the same experience day after day in communities across the United States. Forgive me if I wax nostalgia can get a little sentimental here, but this morning's dining experience definitely elicited that for me. I hope you can find your own version of this sometime today or in the near future.

Service is excellent . The staff is all very polite and welcoming. The food is tasty and reasonably…read morepriced

Breakfast at Castle's is a divine little slice of heaven. My husband and I are at odds about what…read moreto call the place: I refer to it as a greasy spoon, he prefers "country diner." At either rate, TRY IT! The breakfast portions border on ridiculously large, so bring an appetite, share, or prepare to ask for a to-go box. The hash browns are magnificent, and the egg sandwiches always toasted to perfection. Hubby loves the country-fried steak with eggs over easy, and the daily breakfast special (it's the same every day) is mammoth: 2 eggs, hash browns or home fries, your choice of meat, 2 slices of toast, and coffee for like six bucks. This is hangover medicine, for sure, but also just a great place to grab a bite while reading the Sunday paper. The atmosphere is as country diner as you get--booths, generally packed at breakfast time, with a counter with stools at front. There are photos of the food all over the walls, and white boards displaying the gargantuan menu are everywhere. Expect lots of dudes in hunting gear or overalls and John Deer hats--that should tell you how real this place is. It's truly great "down-home" cooking. Lunch and dinner menus are wonderful too--they serve buffalo burgers from a nearby ranch--though as you can tell I'm super partial to breakfast. If you're in the area, or just traveling through, be sure to check this out! (Note: They only take cash, though there is an ATM near the cash register)

My husband and son really loves the boasted chicken and my daughter in law loves the meatloaf yes…read morebut I am gluten free so my options not too good but I opted for Chicken Salad it was horrible chucks of chicken not broke enough, hard boiled eggs?? And sauce too thin, I keep thinking about it. Awful

The Dagwood sandwich rocks! Fresh ingredients. Fresh bread. Great seasoning. Generous portion…read more The kettle chips were also very good and not a salt lick. Order at the counter. Find a seat. They will find you when your order is ready. The space is large and uncluttered. The outside and rooftop seating is excellent. The dining roof and men's room are clean. Will I return? Yes.

This is a great addition to the Wilmington area. We took my mother out for breakfast here on her…read morebirthday you order at the counter and then they serve your food to your table. They had a great breakfast and the highlight for us were those amazing breakfast potatoes. Everyone agreed they were the star of the show. Please note they do not have many non-pork breakfast meat options. The staff was super friendly and nice and it definitely has that small town feel. It's conveniently located right next to the bike path and a bike shop. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

This little diner in downtown Richmond is oozing with charm. The family-owned business is…read morecelebrating the tenth year of service. We stopped in for an early lunch. Breakfast and lunch are served anytime. We sat at the bar because the seven booths were filled - the place is popular and tiny. An ancient safe stands behind the counter. Water cups advertise local businesses. I ordered the soup of the day - Loaded Potato. The soup was filled with potatoes, ham and cheese in a creamy soup base. The soup was hot, delicious and I could tell it was fresh made. My husband had a grilled cheese with fries. The order of crinkle cut fries was generous. His grilled cheese was old school with American cheese on white toast grilled just like mama used to make. The staff is super friendly and checked on us regularly. The food came out very fast. The place has a homey feel. We found free parking on the side of the building, which we entered from a back street. Other people were having breakfast, which looked awesome. Worth checking out.

Tiny hole in the wall, cozy and with atmosphere. The vibe is just so relaxed here…read more The food is your typical no frills offering, but the prices are low, low, low. If you are just looking for something basic you can get a real bargain here. Of course I want some of this and some of that and in the end it does add up, but well worth it.

We stopped here this morning on our way to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, and it was a…read moregreat experience. The whole family tried the croffles--a delicious combination of a croissant and a waffle. They were light, airy, and absolutely delicious. Everyone loved them. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff stayed on top of drink refills, offered helpful recommendations, answered all of our questions, and brought our check promptly when we were ready. The entire experience was smooth, friendly, and welcoming. I couldn't have asked for more.

Super friendly service. Very attentive. My veggie omelette was delicious…read more Lots of sugary items on the menu so bring your sweet tooth.

We did breakfast here before we rode Tour de Donut in Troy. It's a great, quick breakfast place…read more Everything we had was very good. Omelet and hash browns was cooked as it should be and went down fast. My granddaughter had a 'Mickey Mouse' pancake and fruit bowl. It was all very good, fruit was fresh and yummy. They also serve lunch and dinner, menu attached. I'm sure I'll be stopping by here again.

We would describe this restaurant as average. The service was ok but nothing great. The food was ok…read morebut again nothing special. So if you are in the area and want an average meal this would be your place. There are plenty of other restaurants in the area so you may want to look around.

Absolutely recommend The Last Queen. Great menu selection…read morefrom dishes back home. Good tasting food. Great and highly accommodating, friendly service both bar and wait staff. Good selection of bar drinks. Have been there for dinners and brunches. Nice selection in the gift shop. Thank you.

My family and I recently visited The Last Queen, and overall, there was a lot to appreciate. The…read morerestaurant does an excellent job creating an authentic British pub experience. The atmosphere was charming, the décor was exactly what we were hoping for, and the menu felt genuinely true to British cuisine rather than a themed interpretation. Unfortunately, our visit took place on a colder day, and the large garage-style door connecting to the outdoor seating area was left open. As a result, the entire restaurant felt quite cold throughout our meal. Since we were dining with our infant son, this made it difficult to fully enjoy the experience and was our biggest disappointment of the evening. In fact, it was cold enough that we kept our coats on throughout dinner, which made it hard to relax and enjoy the atmosphere the restaurant had worked so hard to create. We also ordered the fish and chips. The quality of the fish was very good, and it was clearly prepared with care. However, the portion size left something to be desired. The meal included only one medium-sized piece of fish, which felt small for a dinner entrée, especially considering the price point. While the food itself was enjoyable, we were hoping for a more substantial serving. Despite these issues, The Last Queen delivered on atmosphere, authenticity, and food quality. I would be willing to give it another try, particularly during warmer weather, as I believe the temperature and comfort level had a significant impact on our overall experience.