My fiancee and I went to this spot after running a 5k with some awesome friends. It made for a great 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. read more

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I've been wanting to dine Sugar n' Spice but at the original location on Reading. The first location 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! read more

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We were in town for a birthday weekend and chose to find a breakfast joint, instead of overpaying for average hotel breakfast. Sugar N Spice seemed to be a Yelper favorite so we popped the address into the GPS and hit the road. It was very easy to find, but all on street parking could prove difficult during busy times. The interior is very bright and cheery. Our server was very friendly and helped us narrow. Down our decisions by giving some of her suggestions. I opted for the spicy breakfast burrito and home fries. The home fries were frozen dehydrated potatoes so I was a bit disappointed but the burrito was fantastic!! They also make a very good cup of coffee!!! We also had to try the goetta because we were seeing it on menus everywhere. I gotta say....it was pretty tasty!!! Definitely different in terms of texture but I'd definitely order it again. All in all a great experience and happy we found a solid breakfast option for the next time we're in town. read more

We came in an hour before close, and there was plenty of seating. You can put yourself in line on the website too. Service was friendly and food was delicious and fast! Inside is really cute and there are a lot of food choices. read more

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We went on New Year's Eve and there was no weight at 9:30 AM. By the time that we left, you couldn't even get out the door. There were so many people standing there waiting to be seated. Cute diner style lots of fun colors love the ducks, but they don't bring them to your table any longer. I had some of the best goetta ever, but the scrambled eggs not so much. Also loved the toast if you love buttered toast this is the place for you. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Meatlovers Platter - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Here's the deal: bright colors and vibrant decor make this a great place for a casual bite to eat with friends and/or a young family!! Service was great and food was tasty! Plenty of items available for all appetites! read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Cheesesteak - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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Sugar N Spice is a great place to grab a delicious breakfast. Having been around since 1941, they've clearly figured out what works. Modern build but a truly classic diner vibe, with tiled walks and colorful booths. Their menu is pretty extensive and offers options for most diets and tastes. The greeter was quick to seat us and let us move tables away from the door. Our server was very friendly and knew the menu very well! Prices were very fair for the portion. The spicy chicken burrito was huge and packed full of ingredients and flavor. It could easily be shared and still be filling. The Meat Lovers platter is EXACTLY what the title claims. I ordered my eggs over medium and that is how they were prepared. I'd never had Guetta prior to stopping in here and it was surprisingly good! The plate also comes with a sausage patty, fried smoked sausage, bacon, two slices of toast and a decent serving of home fries. The coffee is dark, strong and excellent. I will definitely stop back the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend. read more

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Fantastic breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in OTR. Old school diner vibe and food selection with some nice modern additions. I really enjoyed the avocado breakfast burrito and home fries. Service by Amber was excellent. They'll treat you like a regular even if it is your first time there. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Avocado breakfast burrito with home fries - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

I did like the environment and the look of the restaurant. It had a unique set up and the feeling in was great. The service was slower than expected even without it being packed. The food was average. Nothing stuck out to me. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Breakfast Special - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Sugar n' Spice, oh how nice! I haven't eaten at Sugar n' Spice in years! While out and about, my family and I decided on breakfast, the best place was Sugar n' Spice! And, what a great choice we made! This whimsical location on Summit Pkwy is so cute, bright, colorful and full of goodness! My belly couldn't stand it, I was so hungry! The menu is stacked with delicious selections to choose from. I went with the breakfast platter that included eggs, bacon (or sausage), toast, hash browns or home fries. My eggs were light and fluffy, my bacon was tasty, the home fries...oh, those home fries...omg! The best! And the toast? Perfectly buttered. To top things off I added a half order of whispy pancakes! Yummy! My tastebuds hadn't danced like this over breakfast in a while, and they were "cutting a two-step"! This little gem of a place has such a long history, and I hope it sticks around for many more years! Shout out to Daphne who served us, your energy was amazing! And the Server that told us the story about how his siblings played "restaurant" when they were kids, so sweet! Breakfast or lunch, you'll love this place a bunch! What are y'all waiting on, get on over to Sugar n' Spice! And tell your tastebuds I said "you're welcome"! Enjoy! See you when I come back home to visit, Sugar n' Spice! read more

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I have heard so many good reviews on this place and I was very disappointed. The food was not what I expected hand overpriced. The service was great and the facility was fantastic and very clean, but the food which is what I want for, but not at all to my liking. I will not be going back ! read more

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Food was great! Highly recommend the cinnamon roll French toast and the goetta. Sometimes I feel like goetta can be difficult to perfect, but this had the perfect crispy outside without being burnt. The diner itself is cute and has a fun atmosphere. All of the employees were friendly. They greeted us promptly and made personal meal recommendations based on their favorites. I also recommend checking in online ahead of busy times to get seated quickly. Will absolutely be coming back! read more

This place is a Great location near summit park. Perfect oversized booths to bring family in for dinner. The manager is super sweet and very accommodating to kids on the spectrum. I order eggs Benedict and it was pretty good. My partners order was messed up but it was quickly fixed. Parking is limited out front but if you check in on socials with specific hashtag, you can get 20% off! read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

I love this restaurant! It's a Cincinnati classic. I prefer the Blue Ash location because it's clean and spacious. The decor is so cute and retro. I love the homey feel. Service is always super quick. I've never had a bad experience with their staff. This is a great place to get a classic American breakfast! The burrito is my favorite breakfast item but they have great pancakes and bacon as well. I recently went for lunch for the first time. It was wonderful. I got the Steak Philly, it was hot the ratio of veggies to meat and cheese was perfect. My only complaint is that I would like more seasoning on the steak. The fries are Cajun. LOVED THEM. My coworker got the burger, she loved it. Lunch was a little heavy so I would recommend getting it when you have no other plans because it'll put you right to sleep. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - SnS Burger - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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Got to try sugar n' spice for the first with some friends! It was such a fun place with all the colors and decor. I got some biscuits and gravy and a blueberry pancake to share w my friends. They have a lot of classic diner dishes on the menu and great breakfast options. Once you get your check, they let you pick from a basket full of different rubber ducks and you get to take it home with you! A fun souvenir to remember your experience at sugar n' spice. I loved it here and I would come back again! read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Hot Chocolate - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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One of 3 locations in Cincy and probably the easiest to get a table. Old school diner vibes with big plates and reasonable prices. Had the breakfast platter which was solid and chocolate chip pancakes on the side. Pancakes are advertised as thin and wispy and they sure are, kinda crepe-like. Nice and light to go along with a big breakfast plate read more

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Wait was almost an hour once we ordered our food for a party of two and the place wasn't even crowded. Then my poached hard egg came out runny. So disappointed. read more

Love going to the original in Norwood but tried the Blue Ash location and met all expectations. Great to have another option for this local family restaurant. read more

Besides the fact that $38 for breakfast for two is just unconscionable, my wife also found a bone in her goetta...of all things. I warned her; those goetta beasts from which those strange Cincinnati-only entrees are derived are dangerous. (And, no, the place did not offer to replace her dish nor gave us any discount). read more

Wonderful establishment with many meal options to chose from with large portions, friendly staff and reasonable prices. read more

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Sugar n' Spice Diner is taking over! I've been to the original a few times. I haven't been to the Diner and we made one stop here. It's a cute place, to be sure, and I love the ducks. The food, however, is just OK. We've never had anything bad, but really... it's just OK. This location was super convenient post cataract surgery. I had it scoped out and we knew this was where we wanted to go. Our waitress was super nice and service was great. The food was standard diner food. read more

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Our breakfast was just ok. Nothing to rave about. It wasn't super hot and was bland. The vibes of the place saved it for me. Our waitress was kind and attentive. read more

Ordered takeout and received it quickly and correctly. Love the location and the ample parking in the area. I would like to eat in, the driver is beautiful and up to date with a nostalgic feel. Price point felt higher than the other locations for some reason, but could just be that I haven't ordered from Reading in awhile. read more

I guess we all the nursery rhyme about "Sugar and Spice and everything nice!" One of my favorite things is a hearty breakfast - The Blue Ash location is nestled between some commercial space and some new apartments - a cozy location where you're greeted with a warm smile and bright decor - our server was great - she was prompt with the coffee refills and managed the breakfast crowd with a smile - the menu has a little of everything for you to choose from - the pancakes are light and thin - almost crepe like - I ordered the corned beef hash and egg breakfast - the eggs a perfect over easy resting on a crispy, flavorful bed of corned beef - a great way to start your day! This is a can't go wrong destination if you're itching for a hearty breakfast to start your day! read more

Such a cute vibe! I loved it from the moment we walked into restaurant. The fun, colorful , cartoon filled walls gives this place an upscale yet old fashioned DINER vibe, even though it's casual. We went to the new location in Summit Park in Blue Ash . Our waiter was really great! he gave us so many good recommendations and tips and was right because we loved what we ordered . I took my sister for brunch for her birthday and we started off with a beautiful *mimosa that he recommended. I can't remember the name of it. It was all the colors of the sunset and it tasted delicious too! I prefer lunch so I got the *Reuben and substituted turkey for the pastrami. Our waiter suggested that I have them put a little bit of pastrami in it for flavor and boy didn't make a difference! It was one of the best I've ever had , he also suggested we pay the extra two dollars to get the fries, so we did and they were the first things gone off our plate! My Sister is a big breakfast eater, so he recommended the *Mexican omelette for her. he explained the chef was from Guatemala and uses all kinds of spices in her recipe. Of course, being a foodie, I had to have a bite and try to figure out the spices! Taste nutmeg and taco/chili seasonings! I'm sure there's more but those are the two I could identify, made her omelette very unique. This restaurant is known for their wispy pancakes, but our server also gave us the tip that he actually preferred their *French toast with pecans and maple syrup. We decided to order a small side of that as our dessert! Another thing that makes this place special is that they bring a basket of ducks! Yes, little rubber duckies for you to choose which one you identify with, that you can keep and bring home! Everybody loves a gift right?! My sister stuck hers on the dashboard of the car and it's very cute . Hopefully every time she looks at that , she'll remember our brunch together for her birthday! read more

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The restaurant was very colorful and fun to see. I ordered the turkey Reuben and it was very good. The French fries were crispy and good. My husband had the Corned beef Reuben and enjoyed it as well. Our server was quick to check on us and the food came out promptly. The basket of rubber ducks were outright entertaining for us! Parking is at a nearby flat lot. The restroom left a bit to be desired as there were paper towel scraps all over the floor and the soap dispenser was empty. read more

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Slow and way over rated. Lipstick on a pig comes to mind. Nice decor very bad food and service. And they just don't care. read more

Lunch was not great. Has the grease and feel of diner food, but no flavors. Could be a better breakfast spot. Philly cheesesteak was solid portions though. Otherwise the restaurant is pretty cool looking so would be a fun stop for brunch! Prices are pretty reasonable and time to get food is probably a bit better than a normal diner. read more

This restaurant has always been on our list to try! As much as I hate to say it, it was just meh. Not very good at all. We left disappointed to say the least. The good... the restaurant, it was very clean, colorful and the staff weee great. The bad: food. We got the chicken and waffles, pancakes, biscuit and gravy and a breakfast sandwich. I also ordered grits that never made it to the table. But they were too busy for me to even make it. Biscuits and gravy... the gravy was alright, the biscuit was so dry the gravy didn't even help. Had to wash it down with water each bite. The breakfast potatoes were just potatoes, nothing special. The chicken and waffle: the chicken was hard and over cooked, I am 99% sure it was just frozen chicken tenders and the waffle was so hard syrup didn't even help soften it up. The chocolate chip pancakes: were decent. But the pancakes are paper thin. So there are no chocolate chips in the pancakes. My daughter ate all of the pancakes I did not try the breakfast sandwich but my wife said it was okay. Would have liked to see a sauce or something on it she said. We may try this place again some time but if we did, I would not get breakfast food. I'd try the sandwiches or something. read more

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I ordered the Eggs Benedict. My eggs were slightly over cooked.... Served hot though. The service is excellent. Everyone employed in the restaurant asked if I needed anything, continually. I spent two hours here, eavesdropping! Delightful! Ambience...up beat! Yes, when a restaurant is over booked you need patience as a patrons;) I should have ate the chocolate chip pancakes that the nearby guest claimed, "I am allergic to chocolate." The woman would not eat the pancakes. I am a real patron, by the way. read more

It was my second trip here in one month. My daughter and I had brunch yesterday after I had told her what a wonderful visit that I had had about 3 weeks ago. She had a huge omelet and grits, and I had sausage gravy and biscuits with eggs. This is a bright and sunshine filled space and the food is wonderful. I was surprised the most by the fact that for the second time in a row the service was flawless. In this day and age of labor shortages, I had almost gotten used to mediocre service. Not at Sugar n Spice. Bravo. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Our group from the Y - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Zack was a great waiter, the food was delicious and excellent service... Best in town... read more

I visited the original Sugar n' Spice a few years ago and really enjoyed it. My godparents were in town recently and asked to meet for breakfast. I suggested Sugar n' Spice. Sadly, the experience left a lot to be desired. The space was clean and is decorated so fun! The service was also good. But the food was just not great. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and hashbrowns. The flavor was okay, but not worth getting again. The sandwich didn't have enough in it so I ended up eating a good amount of my rye bread plain. The bread was also really greasy. The hashbrowns were pretty average and probably the best thing I had. My godparents portions were really small and my godfather's pancakes didn't come out until the rest of us were pretty much done eating. When they bring your check, they bring you rubber ducks to take home. I grabbed a pirate one for my nephew. read more

Food was great as usual, service was excellent Friendly staff nice bright colorful place and of course the ducks were a plus for my little grand baby. Will definitely be back to this location. Great job Sugar n spice read more

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Two of went for Sunday brunch & were told there was a 25 minute wait, our being 6th on the waiting list. They just asked for a name, not a phone number. There were 8 empty tables then. We waited in seats right next to the reservation desk while they kept seating other parties of two. When we asked they said we must not have gotten their text even though they hadn't asked for a number! They apologized & said we'd be seated next but we left for a competitor who seated and served us immediately. read more

Fun place, especially for kids. Food was good, service was good. Amazing playground right across the street. No complaints! read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

Keep in mind, Sugar n' Spice accepts reservations. But as you sit and wait to be called and they take party after party in front of you, they don't explain this to you. In fact, they don't explain much; just not a very friendly staff; at least on the day we went. Our waiter was nice enough; but our order was wrong. The place was clean and the food (wrong food) came out pretty quick so there's that. We've been to their other locations. Will I be back? I dunno. Obviously the rubber duck gimmick is adorable. read more

Visited the Summit Park location around 8AM on a Wednesday. Not busy at all. Very vibrant atmosphere and the ducks are a cute idea. Unfortunately the uniqueness did not overcome the average food. We tried the western omelet and a cheese omelet. It is actually a multilayered omelet and was good. Both came with an english muffin which was grilled, not toasted. As a result it smelled and tasted like it had been grilled, not very appetizing to us. We also tried the hashbrowns, which were OK but a little greasy. We tried a couple of pancakes. These are thin (but not crepe-like) and OK. Their housemade syrup is tasty. Their decaf coffee was good, not watered down tasting. They had no black tea however. Service was wonderful, facility was spotless! If in area may stop by again but won't go out of my way to go there. read more

Sugar n’ Spice - Ducks ducks and more ducks! - Diners Near Me - Blue Ash, Ohio

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Mediocre food and bad service. I've wanted to try Sugar n' Spice for awhile now and was happy to hear that one was opening nearby. My daughter and I stopped by on Sunday for some brunch. The decor is super bright colors and fun murals. The hostess that took our name/number for the waitlist was friendly but that's where anything positive ended. Our server was unfriendly and seemed like he hated having a job the entire time we were there. And we were there awhile because his service was so slow. We both ordered a cup of coffee while we looked over the menu. We were delivered the coffee but no silverware to stir in cream and sugar. We flagged him down for silverware and he seemed miffed that we had asked. Then he never brought it. He eventually came to take our order - Breakfast Platter for me and Breakfast Sandwich with a side of Home Fries for my daughter. We asked for silverware again. But didn't get it. Again. Someone from the back brought out our food and quickly walked away. We were left with our coffee, that was now cold, and our food with no silverware or napkins. I told my daughter to go ahead and start eating and I picked at my food while hoping to catch our server walking by. When we saw our server again we asked AGAIN for silverware and finally got some. We had to ask for warm coffee also since we had waited so long for silverware that our coffee was now cold. Not lukewarm but actually cold. The food? Mediocre at best. Low quality. The sausage was very thinly sliced and overcooked. The 'home fries' are just frozen seasoned potatoes. The English muffin on both my plate and my daughter's sandwich was very chewy and kind of soggy. The coffee is not good either and certainly does not warrant a price of $2.50 cup. What a disappointment. When I walked in I told my daughter that I thought my grandson would find the colors and decor fun and I'd have to bring him sometime. But with terrible service and mediocre food I'm in no rush to return. read more

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Service & food good. For a place making an obvious appeal to the kiddos, the play on words on the staff t-shirts seemed out of place.