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Sleepy Bee Cafe - Blue Ash

4.0 (681 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Meghan O.

Despite having to wait 45 minutes for a table, this is a great breakfast spot. Their soda machine was also broken, so I had an apple juice. I ordered the basic breakfast and then split the chocolate banana peanut butter pancakes with my friend. Service was very friendly, and food was very tasty. Portions could've been a little bigger. Regardless, great spot!

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Craig D.

Stopped in for breakfast based on yelp reviews. They did not disappoint. A very local restaurant with a number of regular customers from what it appears. I would be too if i lived here. Great service and very friendly staff. The bathrooms could use an upgrade however. Loved the food, coffee and the vibesc

Cappuccino with maple syrup
Alex W.

Food was okay, service was very dry and seemed like I was a pest. Price was great. The cappuccino (Milligan's maple) was the best thing about this place. I had the chorizo scramble: two eggs scrambled with chorizo, red pepper, onion, white cheddar, topped with smoky salsa and chive crema, side of smashed potato's, and toast. Parking was okay, but we did go pretty early.

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Isha A.

Picture worthy coffee. Very cute little breakfast spot. Food is okay, needed hot sauce, pepper and salt. LOL maybe it's just me..

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Eljay C.

I thought this would be a great place to start off the morning with brunch and was disappointed. I got a salad that was $15. I was told by the waitress it was huge and it wasn't. It was regular schmegular. The goetta and scrambled eggs were mehhh. The only thing that I had that was good was the crispy bacon. Overall, the atmosphere was great but I don't think I'll be coming back. Our waitress was all over the place (older lady but nice). The service wasn't that good and 2 of my coworkers said the same thing.

Sarah H.

This was a cute little cafe we went to for brunch! It was right after Christmas so the wait was a little long but it's a pretty big space! We had 4 people but were sat at a 6 top. The grilled cheese was good but a little dry, I used the salad dressing to dip it. The Greek omelet was delicious and has great flavor

Worker bee breakfast and breakfast burrito
Alan G.

Stoped by to try this place out. By the looks outside it looked like it was a small place but once finding the entrance it was much bigger than expected. We both did breakfast I had the worker bee with a pancake and goetta. My wife had the breakfast burrito. I liked the pancake and the goetta was good since it was from a butcher shop and not geilers. My wife thought the burrito was mostly the tortilla and had a plain taste even with the sauces. I tried it and agreed with her. The service was spotty. Not once were we asked for a refill. Our server was busy talking. The sandwiches looked good so we may try those next time.

It looks worse in person. Black on both sides. Ordered butter milk pancakes with blueberries and bananas. No such fruit included.

Epic failure. We've eaten at sleepy bee a lot over the years. We decided to treat ourselves to the additional expense of DoorDash and sleepy bee and ordered 2 carryout pancakes with blueberries and bananas. We received one partially raw pancake with a few sad strawberries. (We have strawberry allergies in our family). And one pancake that was black on both sides. Would the cook serve those to anyone they knew? Where was the oversight in the kitchen? Why did these leave ahead kitchen? Do the staff think if it's carryout or doordash we won't notice?

Cold

We went to Sleepy Bee today and had a very disappointing experience. All of the food arrived cold, and when we informed the server, they confirmed that the food was indeed cold. We barely touched any of the meals because they were not enjoyable to eat. Despite this, no solution was offered -- no remake, no discount, no apology beyond acknowledging the issue. Since we had already drank our coffee, we ended up paying the full bill anyway. This felt very unfair and unprofessional. I normally understand that mistakes can happen, but the way the situation was handled was extremely disappointing.

The Queen City Bee with Pasture Raised Sausage and Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Emily M.

Sleepy Bee has always been a solid choice for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. I came here after a workout class with friends and had The Queen City Bee. The sweet and savory taste of the sandwich is delicious and the milk bun ties the ingredients together nicely. Our server was very helpful when we were deciding on our sides. The interior is decorated with bee merchandise with a lot of information about how important bees are for our ecosystem and food supply. The local farms and vendors were listed, as well. I liked knowing I was supporting local farms and businesses with my meal. My meal was an incredible way to start my day. I've always liked Sleepy Bee but admire them even more after learning about their dedication for giving back to our environment and saving the bees.

Chorizo scramble, Apple Spice Pancakes, Broakley
Emma S.

I went to the College Hill Sleepy Bee a couple years ago and remember the options being a bit trendy. Today I came and was ready for a savory brunch. Sleepy Bee is perfect for brunches, they've got plenty of options from sandwiches to scrambles to pancakes and sides including potatoes and such. I got the Chorizo Scramble this time. I was a little concerned that the chorizo would be spicy (as a spice sensitive person) but it was perfect and our server put the salsa on the side. The toast paired great with it. I got the red skin potatoes and the gravy was a little sweet for me. The Apple Spice Pancakes (specialty/seasonal) were delightful with crunch in the apples and seeds, but sweetness and fluffiness in the pancake and spices. I fully enjoyed the meal and service was great. I had an entire meal from my leftovers as well. My boyfriend would also like to see the sweet potato pancakes come back, says they were phenomenal the one time he got them but hasn't seen them since!

Zohabe B.

This is the second sleepy bee location I have been to where the food has been underwhelming. The coffee was sour and the menu is uninspiring, even for a chain. The menu items are all basic with nothing remarkable and are too expensive for the mediocre quality being served. The outdoor seating is very nice, though. Overall, if you want a similar vibe, just go to First Watch which is far superior in the food quality.

Nutty Cakes with side of extra crisy bacon
Julie D.

Great stop, amazing service! Food was 4 star but the service was as good as it gets. On a busy Sunday morning Kimberly was amazingly attentive and super friendly. Waters never below half full. Explained the menu items. Just amazing. Our food was also very good. We will return.

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Love sleepy bee! Great food and service! The staff is so friendly it makes it easy to come back.

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Did they get rid of omelette due to COVID? All I see on the menu now are scrambles :(

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My fiancee and I went to this spot after running a 5k with some awesome friends. It made for a…read moregreat post-run meal for sure. The place itself has a laid back classic diner feel to it. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I like that they serve both breakfast and lunch all day and feature lots of tasty options for both. They also do mimosas, even a mimosa flight, and their bloody Marys are very nice too (especially the spicy one). Here's what we had: Drinks: Dragonfruit mimosa Spicy Bloody Mary Brunch: Biscuits and Gravy with hashbrowns Breakfast special w/ goeta and blueberry pancakes We didn't wait long at all before everything was ready and delicious too. I ordered my eggs over medium and they came out just right. My fiancee really enjoyed her biscuits and gravy. Of course, we both got a little rubber duck after we were finished. Excellent food, great service, tasty libations, and at a pretty good price.

I've been wanting to dine Sugar n' Spice but at the original location on Reading. The first…read morelocation is nostalgic and heard it was so good! My fiancée and friends mentioned coming here after our 5k run. I didn't know they opened up a third location on the Summit Park in Blue Ash. I had to check it out. This place is so cute! Indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is fun! Diner style decor with a hint of contemporary. They serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. We ordered: Drinks: Dragonfruit mimosa Spicy Bloody Mary Brunch: Biscuits and Gravy with hashbrowns Breakfast special w/ goeta and blueberry pancakes I was very impressed with my meals. I tried my fiancées goetta and loved it. My biscuits and gravy had great flavor. My hashbrowns were delish. My Mimosa was too sweet but I still enjoyed it. My fiancée really loved his Bloody Mary and meal. My friends really enjoyed theirs as well. What a great experience. Service and food was great and I love that at the end of checkout, we get a free rubber ducky! Bonus points for that! I can see us coming back!

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