Finally made it to Midway Cafe. Have heard great things about the staff, the chicken wings and the bourbon. None of the above disappointed. Got the blue cheese wedge. Holy moly. This was huge and had just the right amount of dressing and tomatoes, onion and bacon. Missed a meal today so this was perfect with the wings. The wings are all smoked and then flash fried finished so very moist and tender inside and a little crunch outside. As a New Yorker went to my standby hot buffalo. Not the typical buttery buffalo hot sauce 'm used to but good and crisp outside and moist and tender inside. And these aren't any tiny wings. Lots of tasty meat. Cant forget the great beer and bourbon selection! And a fun and friendly atmosphere and staff. Felt right at home from the moment I walked in. Fun, good food and fare, good people. I'll be back! read more

Midway Cafe - Blue cheese wedge. Picture doesn't show how big this was! - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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The wings are to die for! Smoked wings are delicious, but these are OUTSTANDING! They are hearty and juicy! You will not be disappointed. We had the jalapeño honey mustard- delish, & mildly we also had the honey sriracha garlic - amazing flavor but does pack heat! read more

Midway Cafe - Smoked chicken wings - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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We ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap and chef salad. Both were yummy. Great friendly attentive fast service and extensive beer selection. We definitely recommend the place. My chef salad did not have the bacon that the menu indicated it would but it was still tasty. I think adding an avocado to this salad would make it even better. The fries are the best we've had in a long time. You should definitely get the fries!!! Thanks for being open, clean and safe. read more

Midway cafe in Ft. Thomas is a great place from the friendly staff to the great menu. It's a great meeting place for groups to catch up or just to grab a quick bite. I consider myself a chicken wing connoisseur and the Midway cafés wings are my favorite! They have several dry rub options including dill pickle, Nashville hot peanut butter and the award-winning Cajun rub. I always get a side of jalapeño honey mustard sauce which is phenomenal. I took my family there and everyone was pleased with their meals from the BLT to the burgers. Don't miss out on the fried cheese bites they are out of this world. Great beer and bourbon selection also. read more

Midway Cafe - Cheese bites. Better that any cheese stick you'll ever eat! - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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The food is amazing, I get fried pickles everywhere I go and theirs were hands down the BEST friend pickles I've ever had. The burgers were amazing. The have a huge selection of craft brews. I would highly recommend. read more

Caught the end of the Word Cup final here. Nice spot with a good beer and wine selection. Family friendly too.

We like wings! Friends suggested this place and we finally made it. Juke box said no explicit music before 8, cool, I'm not into rap. As soon as 8 hit, explicit rap. Looking at the age of the clientele at that time, I don't think they were into it either. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. And the bar atmosphere, other than the music was nice. However, the food was very disappointing. House salad was shameful. A little iceberg lettuce, some tomatoes, cucumber, and a hint of onion. But, all was smothered in packaged shredded cheese. We ordered 20 wings dry with sauces on the side. The wings were very salty. We ordered 4 sauces, but only got 2. We were told the honey mustard jalapeno was the hottest, and it was lame. Also, we were charged .50 each for the 2 sauces that we did get. We only ate half of the wings and brought the rest home. Also got a side of fries and they were so salty, we couldn't eat them. The beer was good, no complaints there. We won't go back. read more

Even my picky 7 year old loves these wings. He judges every other wing restuarant based off these. Couldn't ask for a better menu selection or drink menu. read more

Midway Cafe - Midway to go! - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

So as always, restrooms clean so good start. Came highly recommended. Split a wedge salad and got the ft Thomas burger. Were told that they had the best wings in greater Cincinnati, but not wearing right clothes for finger foods. Wife had chicken fingers. Wedge salad covered in blue cheese dressing with bacon crumble, and had tomatoes and onions on side. Burger was solid. Also had fries over chips. Fries were potato-e and good. Wife wasn't impressed by chicken fingers and regretted her choice. Wasn't sure if we had an assigned server, three people helped us. Service was slow, but wasn't in a rush so I didn't mind. Would eat there again. read more

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Get those wings!!!! Meaty. Big. And so flavorful. Great place to grab a beer and some food. The staff was so friendly for being very busy. The cheese curds are also a must have. read more

Not good for kids. Not accessible for the disabled. My family went for lunch, party of six, with two children under two. No high chairs, which is fine, they could sit in chairs, but we were told that we couldn't move the short tables together to fit all of us because of some bull about a "fire hazard" even though there is tons of room on the floor. We weren't going to put the toddlers at high tops. Management told us very curtly that there was nowhere we could sit, so we had to leave. I'm reasonably used to not having my kid accommodated, thought I really object to a place without high chairs labeled as "good for kids." But I got to thinking about how there is no place in the whole restaurant for someone in a wheelchair to join in a party of more than four. Heaven forbid disabled people want to eat, drink, and have friends. A previous reviewer pointed this problem out in 2017 and no attempt has been made to fix. So I wanted to throw my review in, too. read more

Randomly came here one night. The atmosphere was a little noisy , but to be expected . Inside is very nice . The food is really good . Burgers are cooked perfectly and appetizers were amazing . Staff is friendly . If I'm in the area again . I will be back . read more

Food was good. I had the Southie wrap with Saratoga chips. My husband had the buffalo chicken wrap with fries and we split (and brought home) some wings. No complaints on anything. Nothing was exceptional though. I'd eat here again but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Service is good. It seems all servers wait on all tables which is good if you need something because you can ask anyone you see. read more

Got a great spot right across the street from the place thankfully since it's on street parking. It's not handicapped accessible which was unfortunate since I was visiting with folks that were mobility impaired. So we had to sit outside in the heat. But we traveled to visit this establishment based on Yelp reviews so we dealt with the heat and forged in. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Which doesn't always happen when going outdoors. Menu isn't huge but things looked yummy so we selected our items and prayed for the best. I ordered the "award winning" grilled cheese and my companion the "southie" wrap. The best thing I can say is that the chips served with both were fresh and made in house and delicious. So if you're looking for really great potato chips this is the place to eat!! read more

Awesome wings, burger and salad! Try the Asian dry rub wings. Tender and tasty with lots of meat. I also had The Fort burger which was cooked to perfection with a very tasty barbecue sauce and an onion ring. Wife ordered up a salad which she liked as well and she's picky.... Service was excellent also. We will return read more

I've been going to Midway Cafe for over a year now and have never had a bad experience. The Cajun dry rub wings are the best in the TRI-state region! If you like great bourbon at a reasonable price this is the place for you! They have specialty picks, rare bottles, and plenty of bourbon slush and craft beers. Careful though- what may have started as a quick lunch stop may turn into an entire afternoon! Cheers! Sam read more

We just went here tonight for their grand opening with new owners and renovation. The new look is much more polished and contemporary. Thank goodness for a non-smoking bar in Ft. Thomas! I ordered the BLT sandwich with chips and my husband got the classic burger with fries. The service was slow but that was to be expected on their first night working out kinks. Several managers checked on us and apologized for the long wait. My BLT had delicious crispy bacon, mayo, iceberg lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread. The chips seemed to be hand-cut and fried in house; a nice surprise! My husband said his burger was juicy and on spot for a basic burger. The prices were very reasonable as well! We are glad to have a nice neighborhood bar where we can grab a cheaper meal and some drinks. I wish these new owners luck and I'm sure they will continue to improve on their service. read more

Midway Cafe - BLT sandwich and handcut chips. - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Fantastic. Loved it. New ownership and remodeled. Got the cheeseburger and Philly sandwich. Fresh toppings. Definitely not bar food. Hope it stays this good. You can bring kids. And theres outdoor seating and a patio. And cheap. And did I mention that it's really good food? Simple menu, but well worth the stop. read more

Midway Cafe - Dinner hour. - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Went to Midway café yesterday with my sister-in-law. I had a cheeseburger and fries . My sister-in-law had wings. We . Had cheese fries for an appetizer, and they were very good. I recommend this place to anyway. It was a nice place to have lunch. read more

Wings and burgers are next level good!!! I swear you could sprinkle that Cajun dry rub on anything and it would blow anyone's mind...but they've perfected their wings and burgers with it. Additionally, you don't have to look too hard to find one of the greatest bourbon selections around...very reasonably priced! read more

One of my new favorite places! Midway has above average bar food (see: great smoked/flash fried wings, fries, and delicious burgers and ranch dressing), a pretty decent beer selection, and good service. The space is great too -- big enough for groups and windows that open to outdoor seating in warmer months. I've only been a couple of times so far, but considering how much I love burgers, wings, fries, and beer (fine, and ranch dressing), I imagine this becoming a regular place for me. read more

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Midway Cafe is the absolute best dive bar around. It's a place that you want to become a regular at! Families are there with their kids for dinner and then as they leave for the evening, it becomes an adult scene. It's fabulous, truly. My husband and I go to midway regularly as our date night now. We put the kids to bed and head over for a later dinner time, burgers and beer... what could be better? They have the most friendly staff and the best food. Their fried pickles are to die for, their drinks are cold and priced right, and everything is served with a smile. I genuinely don't have a single complaint about this place! If you're in the Fort Thomas area, you have to stop by. read more

Midway Cafe had me leaving saying "Midway all day everyday". This place was a quaint little cafe in the heart of Fort Thomas! We sat outside, which was the perfect people watching spot! I definitely recommend the fried pickle spears for starters then a burger and chips for the main course! Can't wait to come back! read more

Midway Cafe - Single burger and chips - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

If you enjoy being seated at high tables almost exclusively, then this is the place for you. While there seems to be the space for normal/low tables, there was only 1, count it one, at this place. You can say "hey, what about the two smallish booth tables that are positioned so it's kind of hard to see the TV?" I did not get to try the food because a member of my party could not comfortably sit in the high seats and the low table(s) were taken. It would be nice it they offered as many low tables as they did the high ones but I guess they just don't care about their customers that much. read more

I love this place! Midway has been a staple in Fort Thomas ever since I can remember and in the past several years has changed ownership and made some serious improvements. One of the best things about Midway is the location: it's on the South Side of Fort Thomas right across the street from Tower Park and the VA (and a super quick walk from my house!) and sits in a historic building with tons of original fixtures and old exposed brick; it's great and I love it! The menu is fantastic and they are cooking up some of the BEST wings I've ever had! The wings are huge and smoked and meaty and flavorful and I highly recommend ordering these if it's your first time visiting. The burgers are also good according to those who I've dined, but I prefer diner-style-thin burgers and these are on the massive side. All burgers and sandwiches are served with house chips (which are Saratoga style) and they are THE BEST chips EVER with the perfect amount of crispy and salty. If nothing else on the menu was worth anything, I would come here just to eat their house chips. Portion sizes are extremely generous and I often cannot finish my whole meal. Service is quick and friendly and the bar offers a large selection of local brews on tap. read more

I'm glad I never bothered to write a review after my first few visits, as this place has since changed ownership and made sooo many improvements to the menu. First off the atmosphere is pretty much the same as it was, including the old hardwood floors that are slightly uneven. It has that local sports bar vibe and if you live in Ft. Thomas you're bound to run into someone you know for sure. The burgers are good here. The Highland Heat is my favorite. Add a side of hot sauce from the wing sauce menu for some added heat and flavor. Speaking of wings, they're freaking fantastic. Probably the best in the greater Cincy area. They smoke them first, then finish them in the deep fryer for a subtle crispy texture. Oh boy are they good. I get sauce on the side because they are just as delicious on their own. The service is always friendly, the food is good. Great meeting spot for a drink with friends. read more

Stopped on a whim and was glad I did. I had the sweet tea, mushroom and Swiss burger with fries. My friend had the BLT with home-made chips. I especially loved the fries - salt and pepper seasoned and piles of them. Everything was tasty and we'll seasoned. Generous portions all around. I will definitely come by again. read more

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I wasn't very impressed. We have been wanting to go here for awhile but the food wasn't too great. The service was very nice though. It was very loud because we went during a performance for a friend. EDIT: after coming back many times later, our opinions have changed. The food is delicious, it just needed another chance. I think the service is good and the food is unbeatable for the fort. read more

I like smoked wings. I like fried wings. And not surprisingly if you smoke them AND fry them I double like 'em. The Cajun dry rub wings are the best thing on the menu. Do yourself a favor and order extra. They are just as good "right out of the fridge cold" the next day. read more

This is the best dining establishment in all of Kentucky. The wings are the best I've ever had, would highly recommend the Cajun dry rub! They also have a fantastic bourbon selection (and this is coming from a bourbon guy), as well as the most kind and generous stuff you'll come across. Would highly recommend taking a visit, and making yourself a "regular" here. read more

I'm really picky with my wings and these are the best I've had. Always crispy, meaty, and doesn't even need a sauce! The bourbon collection is extensive and extremely well priced! They also serve your neat pours in proper glassware to enhance the experience. Staff is friendly, attentive, and fun! read more

Great bourbon selection! Great selection of rotating drafts. They are known for their wings but the burgers are delicious and their fries and homemade chips are great!! read more

Midway Cafe - Great bourbon selection!! Rotating draft selection! Great food! Known for their wings but their burgers and fries are delicious as well! - American Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Amazing smoked wings! Their blue cheese is not nearly as good as 915s though. Not a lot of room inside to sit at a table and eat. The service is close to terrible with very slow servers that act annoyed when guests arrive and consistently forget your table exists as well as what you ordered. read more

What a wonderful find on my trip to Cincinnati. The burgers were incredible and the service spectacular. Looking forward to another visit. Hopefully going to enjoy a pint or two next time. read more

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Always friendly service, really cold beer and the food is exceptional. A group of "scholars" meets there every first Friday of the month, and have for several years since Stacy and Erica have taken care of our group. We make interim visits with family and friends. read more

By far one of the saddest customer service experiences I have ever had. I took a friend to lunch today and this place was close; we sat at an outside table and a young girl came outside to let us know they weren't open. We said ok and began to discuss where to go to eat that was open. At that time another female employee told us to get off of their table and leave. She did not ask us to or explain, she demanded we leave. Again, this was a table on a sidewalk, not in a roped off area. We tried to tell her what we were doing and she demanded we leave, stating we were "loitering" a criminal offense amongst other things. She did not walk up to say this, she yelled this to us across the front of the building from an open door. She turned away before I could finish my sentence, what I had to say was of no concern to her. This is not ok. Ma'am I am a professional and not sure what about my appearance made you think it was ok to speak to me this way. No one deserves to be treated that way by another human being and that was not ok. I have never been told to leave a place or treated like a vagrant before, and I have never been threatened with criminal charges for sitting at a restaurant patio table before. Those were just words to you but they deeply upset us. We walked away feeling confused and insulted. Shame on you. read more

Their wings are the best around. They're smoked and they always come out perfect. Their kettle chips are always good as well. I'm unsure whether they are house-made or not- but nonetheless they're worth a try. The only negative is that they don't have any highchairs. Which is odd to me because it's one of only a few restaurants smack in the middle of a tiny town. read more

Midway has the best burgers around, oh and the best wings too! The atmosphere is fantastic band a great place to meet friends and enjoy a good meal and beverages. Great selection of bourbon. The staff are welcoming. read more

Hands down the best wings in NKY! Cold beers, delicious burgers and awesome staff too!

Midway is a great place to eat and hang out. There's a hometown feel when you're at Midway, so that's another added bonus. I've had several menu items, but the spicy Nutella wings are my absolute favorite! Service is quick, bartenders are awesome (love Katie!!), plenty of seating, and live music on some weekends! They also do a lot of local fundraising events, so that just shows how much the owners/employees care about the community. This place is second to none! read more