This place is on the pricier side but honestly worth it for the quality of food. Everything is always fresh and hot. The decor and bar vibe is beautiful and comfy, plenty of spacious seating. You can't beat their brunch menu or anything of their bakery items. Everything is 10/10, the waitresses, the presentation, the vibes. read more

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Do you like to be herded like cattle just to order your food? Do you want to wait for over an hour for breakfast just to have it come out cold? Do you want to deal with an incredibly loud space -- so loud it's potentially damaging to your hearing? Do you want the pleasure of paying fairly outrageous prices for this ($8 for a juice!!). If so, then I guess check this place out. It was honestly one of the most god awful dining experiences I've ever had. Came in for brunch on a Thursday, ordered around noon, still didn't have my food by 1 p.m. Sitting at the bar waiting was a nightmare. TVs on, music tracks over that, general chatter and kitchen noise from everything else. There are honestly NO dampers in this place. It's an acoustic hell. I asked about my order multiple times and people around me who had sat down far after me were eating before I even got my food. I didn't even have time to eat it before I had to leave to get back to my conference at the hotel. I ended up having them pack it to go and tried to shove some of it in before my presentation. And wow - how underwhelming for the wait -- the eggs weren't nearly the butter flavor I've come to expect from a "locally sourced" place. The bacon had no flavor. The toast, blah. Hashbrowns, undercooked. Just all around an amazing disappointment. I honestly have no idea why people are raving about this -- but perhaps it's just not my speed. Decide for yourself Yelpers -- I certainly won't be back! read more

Maplewood - Blah. Just blah. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So we were excited to try this place for brunch during our short visit to Cincinnati. Came here on Sunday morning at around 10am, it was relatively busy at that time though it got much busier later on. Got seats at the bar. Got the menus from our bartender who seemed busy but felt sort of unfriendly as well. Decided to order everything at once since we didn't know if we'd see her again and got mimosas, Bloody Mary, guajillo chicken bowl, the avocado Benedict and side of hash browns. The drinks were really good esp the Bloody Mary; got the mimosas much later after the food arrived and seemed like it was forgotten. For food, the chicken bowl was really good and full of protein. The avocado was creamy and delicious. The Benedict seemed good as well but my friend that had it felt sick to the stomach few hours later and didn't have a great flight back. Overall good/decent place to eat had it not been for those shortcomings. There was a big line by the time we got out and also a big line for takeout. There's street and garage parking available. read more

I was looking for a healthy lunch option, and Maplewood was just a few blocks from my hotel. Lovely atmosphere, whether you're hanging with a group or trying to get some work done solo (wifi available). You order at the counter, grab some water (extra points for having sparkling water on tap!), and they deliver the food to your table. To be honest, I really did not care for their coffee but I'm a coffee snob. As for food, I had the chicken hash which comprises of pulled rotisserie chicken, goetta, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, pioppini mushroom, jalapeno, corn, and two cage free sunny-side up egg. It was beautifully plated and a generous portion. Tasty, but a bit overdone (the chicken was dry). Nevertheless, I'd still return next time I'm in town, and I've got my eye on the lemon ricotta pancakes! read more

Maplewood - Chicken Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is such a fun, trendy place to eat lunch or dinner. At first, the set up was a little confusing: you pick up a menu at the door and walk to the front counter to place your order and pay (so it feels kind of like a fast-food experience first). After seating yourself, servers bring out your food and drinks, refill waters, and generally take care of you as you'd expect in a higher-class restaurant. The place is decorated in a modern farmhouse Magnolia feel, with attention to detail and a warm ambiance. The Cobb salad I ordered was surprisingly large and delicious, well worth the $14 and featuring a generous portion of chicken. However, the fruit cup and bottled fresh juice were overpriced and modicum. That's the only downside of our experience here. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal here and would probably come back again. read more

Maplewood - Cobb salad with poached egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

brought a newbie to Maplewood today and he absolutely loved it. Kevin and Bodi took such great care of us we felt like we were the only ones there. my chopped salad with salmon was sooooo delish, my boyfriend had the Maplewood burger and he didn't speak a word while eating. today was busier than usual but I couldn't even tell because it was so chill and a great vibe. love Maplewood. love Kevin and Bodi always making it an even better experience. read more

Visiting from California and enjoyed the CA vibe in the menu items- healthy, organic, fair trade and loved the locally sourced items! The decor is beautiful upscale industrial urban. We were greeted by a helpful kind host, who made sure to check in with us on the way out. The only down side was the wait to order. We arrived at the height of breakfast hour and this appears to be a very popular place for locals. Understandable as our food was very tasty. Visiting Cincinnati? Definitely make this a stop! read more

This is like the fanciest Panera you've ever been to. You order from the counter and they bring your food out to you. You get your own drinks. They have a lot of breakfast/brunch items and a coffee bar. Expect to wait in line during the lunch hour as a lot of office workers walk here to eat. read more

Came in for brunch and man am I glad I did. I saw the pictures online and everything looked soooo good. I came in at about 930 durning the week and the place was quiet. The customer service was great and everyone was super helpful and friendly. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were amazing! Sooooo good and the fruit that came with was super fresh. The pancakes are huuuuuuge so show up hungry and you will not be disappointed. read more

Maplewood - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was good and everything else seemed like a chaotic mess. Signs instructed you to order at cashiers but they didn't have any staff there and nobody seemed to care. So it's order up front, and we'll bring you your food. Grab your coffee yourself though. And the creamers etc are just for the coffee station. Sauces, salt etc are only on certain tables. And since they didn't assign you a server, there's nobody asking you or looking after if you need any of those things. So I just had to go to other tables to grab stuff. But tips, yes, give those in advance at the cashier station... for... to... who knows. I guess you can also go back to the coffee station for the coffee. A kind girl gave me a small coffee pot, so I didn't need to do that.... unless I wanted creamer etc. And if you want another drink... off to the cashier. Was looking for a nice place for brunch. This wasn't it. Decor is nice, but without the service and the logistics nightmare you do get, it's all for nought. Very disappointed. read more

Maplewood - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Brunch heaven! If you want a trendy, delicious, instagrammable brunch spot...then look no further. From the moment I first walked in the door I was digging the vibe. I love the ferns hanging from the ceiling and the whole open, airy atmosphere. The line to order can get long, but they offer mimosas at the door to enjoy while you wait (woo!). I've tried a few different dishes here and so far everything I've tasted has been delicious. I highly recommend the lemon ricotta pancakes if you have a sweet tooth, and the chicken tinga if you want something more savory. The ponzu salmon bowl is also fantastic. I love a dish that's bursting with flavor, and you'll absolutely find that here. Why four stars and not five? I've been to Maplewood twice now and I've had odd service experiences both times. On my first visit, my friend and I waited so long for our food that they actually ended up comping our entire meal (I'm pretty sure they must have lost our order). On my second and most recent visit, we got our food extremely quickly which was great, but it was so quick that it came even before our cocktails! We were about 75% done with our meals before our cocktails finally arrived, and we were a bit sad that we didn't get to enjoy our drinks while we ate. The server said the bar orders are worked separate from food, and I guess I understand that...but it can make for a poor service experience. If Maplewood is able to work out the service kinks, this will be a five-star establishment for sure. Definitely a must-try place when visiting Cincinnati. I'll be back soon for more pancakes! read more

Maplewood - Great atmosphere! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ordered the best omelet and hash browns I've ever had. Pancakes were also perfect. Coffee was good and had self serve refills. Restaurant seating is first come first serve and atmosphere is upscale but not fancy. Crowd was tourists, foodies, and families. The price was very reasonable for the high quality. Service was fast and friendly. Only weird part was how the mimosa station service and payment worked at the entry. read more

About 20 min wait in line on a busy Saturday morning but everything was delicious and service was great!

You'll rarely find me at the bougie-er restaurants downtown--for a few reasons--but mainly because I'm a poor. But this time around, the brunch gods smiled down upon me and I was blessed with a work meeting at Maplewood. And boy oh boy, am I glad this was on my company card cuz GUUURL it ain't cheap. Is it worth it? Yes. Did my breakfast hash work it? Yes. Did I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it? No. Only because the host was a little rude. Four stars, bb. read more

Maplewood - Chicken Hash (pulled rotisserie chicken, goetta, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, pioppini mushroom, jalapeno, corn, 2 cage free sunny-side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good stop if you are in downtown Cincy and looking for tasty breakfast. Stopped in on a Monday Morning after Sunday vist. You stand in line to order and then grab a table to await your food. Coffee is available immedately on the way back to your table. We shared Avocado Toast, Lemon Pancakes, and a Maplewood Omelette. All were good and allowed everyone a mix of things they wanted. Food combinations are a little weird and Cashier/Manager ROB is not the friendliest and accomodating dude. Not allowed to swap out equally priced sides for example - due to 'food cost' ( it was a lame excuse). Friend didnt want salad as their mandatory side for a 8am breakfast. Appeared he was more worried about following their process them providing his clients an optimal experience. Food was good but again - nothing memorable. May visit again, but would prefer to try someplace different first. read more

Self serve was a new experience but worth it. The Avocado Eggs Benedict are amazing. The side salad was fresh. I really enjoyed the mimosas

Great blackberry bourbon lemonade! Scrumptious poached eggs with grain bread, avocado, and a lemon sauce. Delicious breakfast at 2 in the afternoon! read more

I had a disappointing experience at Maplewood Kitchen and Bar. Our group of three sat at the bar (which is modeled much like a sushi bar without the sushi) so it was a little awkward. There was one bartender working with only two other patrons and he seemed in over his head and a little new to bartending. I asked for a Pinot Grigio and I was served a Pinot noir. My group and I fell silent when I tried to speak up and the server didn't have time to listen. The only saving grace was the food that was good. We all got the burger and were fairly impressed. But again...it was just a burger. We left promptly. The business was not busy. read more

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Probably the best fast casual establishment I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The crispy hash browns that came with my steak and eggs were the best I've ever had. Everything had a hint of citrus in it and you might either love it or not. Food comes out quickly after ordering but the line stays long thanks to the popularity and quality of the food read more

Maplewood - Queue for fast casual orders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Truly an amazing place! I saw so many highly rated reviews so I had to come & try this place. The prices are decent & everything is so organized. You come in & get in line to order. And afterwards you get your drinks & wait to be seated. It was very efficient & we got seated quickly. The food came out quickly as well! I went on a Sunday morning during breakfast time & it was packed but we still got our food in less than 10 minutes. The service is incredible. When I tried the food, it exceeded my expectations as well. I got the Avocado Benedict & it was a perfect balance of creamy, tart, & refreshing. I also tried my friend's lemon ricotta pancakes which were amazing as well. I would definitely come here again. It's truly beautiful inside & I loved everything about it. read more

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We were driving through Cincinnati and everyone was hungry. So we found this place and do not regret stopping by any means. It was fantastic. read more

Maplewood - a plate of food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Traveling thru town very nice location and decor, good ambiance and service. Food was not too bad Ricotta pancakes were very dry did not taste like Lemon or Ricotta. read more

Food was delicious! The service was quick and friendly. I didn't care for the mimosa, it tasted a little cheap for $10 read more

Maplewood - Eggs Your Way with a mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We have been to Maplewood Kitchen and Bar in Cincinnati, OH many times, so when we saw this one, we had to stop by & they did not disappoint. The food was very good. We had Breakfast Sandwich& Chicken Tinga. Both were tasty. Service was great & friendly. We purchased a few baked goods for the road, and it was definitely a great idea for a tasty snack instead of fast food or gas station snacks!! Hands down would go back. Charlie W. read more

I just want to start by saying that we ate at a lot of different places while we stayed in Cincy and I would have to say this was all around the best restaurant. The prices were great, the food was amazing, and the staff was so pleasant! We first started with cookies, we got the corn flake and lemon and they both were so amazing we had to try the brown sugar cookie. They were all terrific but the first two were the best. We also got the chicken tinga and chicken hash. It was all delicious. Love the layout and ambience! Highly recommend. read more

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Love the interior design and restaurant vibes. The place is very clean and modern. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations. When you get to the restaurant, you will go to order food first, and then the server will lead you to the table if there are any available seats. We enjoyed all the food we ordered, along with their house made cold pressed blackberry lemonade, and the corn flake s'mores cookie. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and every dish is seasoned well/cooked perfectly. Even though the prices are a little more expensive compared with some other brunch restaurants, but I think it is totally worth it. There are a lot of other delicious options on the menu, and I will definitely go back to try other dishes when I visit Cincin next time. read more

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I got the Avocado Benedict, it was really delicious. I did not get the asparagus but the toast was seasoned well, I would recommend. The interior is decorated nicely, if your looking for a cute brunch spot this is it. I liked how it was set up differently than a normal restaurant, however I went at peak business hours which made me wait 20-30 minutes to order. read more

Maplewood - Avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The latte was good as well as the fries. The avocado Benedict wasn't my favorite. I would have preferred for the avocado to be mashed up. My husband loved the salad that came with his burger. read more

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After asking the cashier for his suggestion and sharing a few details about my preferences he proposed the Carne Asada Bowl. I went with it, all of it - chipotle rubbed bistro steak, quinoa and brown rice blend, about 1/3 of an avocado, black beans, roasted corn (cut off the cob and sprinkled with smoked paprika), chunks of tender sweet potato, pickled red onion, lime crema (sour cream), and tortilla chips (see photo). I'm not saying this is a bad thing but rather sharing for awareness, only the steak is heated, everything else is chilled. I limited myself to half the citrus-infused sour cream so I didn't feel like I was ruining the healthiness of the rest of the ingredients. Although I wasn't asked for my temperature preference on the steak, it was perfectly cooked to the medium I typically order. I particularly enjoyed the balance of flavors and mix of acid, fat, and salt. So why a four-star rating? I guess it started with the presumptuous 15/18/20% gratuity breakdown on the receipt. Maplewood is one of those restaurants where you order at a register, make your own soft drinks or water, then bring a buzzer to the table and they bring your food to you. Note to staff - bring the buzzer back with you after delivering food. When we sat down there wasn't any salt/pepper, hot sauce, or ketchup on our table (or any of the window tables). Ultimately I helped myself to a box of condiments from a nearby bench table. We had plowed through our carafe of water but I guess they were serious about self service because there was no offer to refill it. So what'd we get for our $6 tip - our food delivered to our table. The devil is in the details for five-star rated restaurants! read more

My husband and I ate brunch here during our Cincinnati long weekend and really liked it. The decor has lots of clean lines and feels fresh, the selection is very good, the servers were friendly and attentive, and the flavors were excellent. The *only* thing I didn't like was the lack of half & half on the coffee station and how lemon-forward the salad was (which was both on my BLT and on the side). This may have been an anomaly the day we were there, but it wouldn't keep me from going back. I just might choose a different dish if the salad were always that lemony. read more

Maplewood - I was sleepy and accidentally ordered the avocado BLT with a side of applewood bacon. Is this really a problem, though? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Today was my first day in Cincinnati so I decided I would get a start on the city's food scene by checking out a popular brunch spot. My friend recommended Maplewood, and after checking out the menu, I was excited to go. I recently started eating a gluten free diet, and I was very happy to see that there were multiple Gluten Friendly options on the menu (although they did note that the kitchen is not GF and that cross contamination is possible). The space is absolutely gorgeous: beautiful light fixtures, large columns, lovely bright windows, plenty of succulents, etc. Orders are placed at the counter and then food is brought to your table. We only waited about 10 minutes for our food, and everything came out just as we ordered it. I got the Guanjillo Chicken Bowl. It was served deconstructed and was absolutely delicious! It was SO flavorful and perfectly portioned. I would return for this dish in a heartbeat! A couple downsides for me: there were many, many coffee options, and only 2 selections for tea. As a tea drinker, this was disappointing to me. Also, most of the Gluten Friendly options were limited and were meat based. However, our service was great and the food we ordered really was excellent, so this place still gets full marks from me! Bottom Line: Vegan friendly, gluten friendly, brunch friendly! read more

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I quickly became OBSESSED with this restaurant while on a work trip in Cincinnati... so obsessed that I ate here every single day! The breakfast was phenomenal. They have a wide variety of items and also offer some of the items as sides so you can try a few different things. Over the course of my stay I had the avocado everything toast, the lemon ricotta pancakes, the pastel omelet, and the eggs your way. Everything I ordered was delicious and served piping hot. The coffee and water are serve yourself, so you can get as many refills as you need without waiting for a server to fill you up. The ordering is done cafeteria-style, or you can sit right at the bar and order there. I cannot rave about this place any more - the ambience, service, and food are all five stars! read more

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TLDR: this is my FAVE brunch spot in all of Cinci. Would 10/10 recommend hash brown and the honey latte.... To die for There is so much to rave about here. From the environment to the food to the coffee... You really just can't beat Maplewood kitchen and bar. This is my go to spot for brunch with my gals. The ordering system is unique (you wait in line to order and then get seated) but it makes the process more efficient as you're not taking up precious time at a table when you're deciding what to get (and trust me, it is not easy to decide). I've tried their lemon ricotta pancakes (which are very fluffy, light, and overall delicious) and their eggs your way (with bacon and scrambled eggs). All of the portion sizes are HUGE, which is great value for your money. Additionally, the eggs your way come with hashbrowns (more like a hasbrown brick... Refer to pics attached) and im just going to say it now... Might be the best hash brown I've ever had in my life. In terms of their coffee, i usually get their honey latte. It is soo smooth and the honey adds just the right hint of sweetness. Beyond amazing. read more

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Love the ambience, great price, friendly staff. Gets really busy at times. Limited menu

I'm so happy this place exists. The decor and the quality of the food togehter make it an excellent choice for brunch. We tried the Chicken Tinga based on other yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed. Very fresh and high energy, beautiful presentation, and extremely tasty. Second, we had the oatmeal blueberry pancakes, which were extremely large. I loved how many berries we got in the center of the pancake. You can definitely tell they are oatmeal pancakes, so if that's not your thing, try the more traditional and lighter ricotta pancakes. The juices we tried were also great. Sol Glow, Super Green, and the lighter sweeter green juice (forgetting the name). All were exceptionally delishish and very, very fresh. Great spot! I'll be back. read more

A most excellent start to the day. We started with a Glo juice mimosa. If that wasn't good enough we had a great brekkie too. My wife had the avocado and poached eggs on toast and i had the steak and eggs. Everything was prepared just marvelously. My wife's plate had this wonderful creamy sauce that we both wanted a cup of just for dipping. The eggs were perfectly poached. I know she liked it ..... the plate was clean! They normally prepare the steak a little rarer than I like, so they adjusted for me nicely. The pepper seasoning was an excellent compliment to the hash browns and scramble. Oh yes, cleaned my plate too! They do a range of custom juices so I took the opportunity to grab a bottle of raspberry lemonade. They really gotta make that concoction more available. It was smooth and fruity! We really enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly and always wanting to make our experience a solid. We got there kinda early (before 0900 on Saturday) so got a seat right away. By the time we left there was a no kidding line down the sidewalk! We know now that's a testament to the brekkie eating adventure at Maplewood! read more

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I really didn't get the hype about this place. My boyfriend and I went for brunch yesterday and I was unimpressed. SERVICE: - they took a full 5 min before they wiped down the table they sat us at - they kept bringing out dishes and asking us and the people around us if that's what we ordered... do they not have it marked by table or something? - the bartender was quick and attentive FOOD: - I ordered avocado Benedict... maybe it's my own fault for not reading enough, but this was literally avocado toast on this really healthy wheat bread (not toasted, even), two small poached eggs, and sauce on the side. No meat, no hollandaise, nothing. This isn't a Benedict!!! Don't brand it as such. The whole thing was flavorless. - My boyfriend ordered the chicken hash, which was okay, nothing to write home about. - I got the blackberry lemonade, which was pretty weak, though refreshing Overall, wouldn't come back. read more

Maplewood - Avocado Benedict leftovers. I barely ate half. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I really enjoyed coming here with friends for the first time the other weekend. There's great energy inside as it's quite busy on the weekend though it seemed like tables turned over pretty quickly. I had a Chopped salad with a salmon skewer and it was so delicious. I also had the Slo Glo cold pressed juice which was the perfect refreshing wake up drink. I also tried my friends eggs/goetta/hashbrowns and those were on point too! FYI the Bloody Mary glass is giant but tasty. It's an interesting concept to order first, get seated, then have your food served at the table- I did wonder if we wanted more drinks if we'd have to go back to the counter to order (It seemed so). read more

Visited here for an early Mother's Day brunch a few weekends ago. I have had many friends and co-workers rave about Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, so I was ready to check it out. First the dining experience is a bit different than the norm. You wait in line to preorder your food before sitting down. Once you have ordered your food, you grab your pastries and drinks then wait for the host to seat you. No one had told me about that - no a big deal but good to know since the line always looks so long! For the menu - it's definitely a brunch type restaurant. There are a large selection of breakfast choices and then also a handful of lunch type sandwiches and salads. While waiting in line I noticed the majority of people were going for the breakfast, so I decided to go that route while my mom and grandmother ordered sandwiches. We decided to just order and share. We had the burger and squash soup, chicken club with potato salad, eggs your way with sausage patties, and to top it off the lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything had a little different interpretation to it, but all very fresh and flavorful. I personally loved my eggs, hash browns, and the pancakes. My mom and grandmother also loved the pancakes. The two sandwiches were good, but I don't think I'd order them next time. After sampling everyone's food, I totally think breakfast is the way to go and where you'll be most pleased! read more

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Really great food and drinks. It is cafeteria style so don't go expecting a standard service however, the people are nice and helpful, so you'll still have a great experience. read more