I live nearby and this place is always popping, so I figure I'd give it a try. Vibes are super cool and old timey, so I was ready for some good food. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The avocado breakfast burrito was quite bland and I found myself having to drown it in salsa :( Service was good and you're not paying too much, but don't come here expecting the best food ever. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Historical diner in OTR, once you step inside this place you get teleported back in the '50s, and the atmosphere is dreamy and surreal! It's a classic brunch spot where thin pancakes, goetta and french toast will satisfy your food cravings! Lovely service, the place gets super busy during the weekends! read more

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This awesome diner was just around the corner from our Airbnb we were staying at after seeing Umphrey's McGee. We were wondering why the theme of the Airbnb was Splish Splash and there were a bunch of rubber ducks on the counter. Well we were offered a rubber duck when we got our bill from Sugar N Spice. The breakfast was fantastic. Some of the best home fries I've ever had. I love hashbrowns but I'm so glad I made the switch. The Avocado Eggs Benedict was delicious as well. Emma our waitress was super nice and pleasant the place had a great atmosphere and vibe. read more

Cute little breakfast and lunch place! And for us Jeep fans, free ducks! My girlfriend and I loved the breakfast burritos! read more

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We looked up this place the night before and thought this was a perfect spot to take our toddler for breakfast. They had a great menu and the inside was bright and filled with people. They offer a duck at the end of your meal so our daughter was able to pick one out. Great food that came out hot and fast! read more

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cute little area with a fun, nostalgic vibe and classic comfort food. Perfect spot for a casual, feel-good meal read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Basics: Sugar N' Spice has a nice retro feel and can be a fun environment for breakfast/brunch, but unfortunately I would not return due to the long wait times, slow service, and poor food quality. Things I like: I enjoyed the retro-style of the restaurant and they let you pick out a rubber duck at the end of your meal which is a fun touch. Things I didn't like: When I visited I was in a party of eight people. We understood we would wait awhile for a table to accommodate the whole group. We were told we would sit in about 35 minutes and we ended by being seated in about 50 minutes. However, once we were seated they separated us into two tables. This was confusing considering many parties that arrived after us and were seated before us were tables of four which we ended up being split into anyway. After waiting 50 minutes for a table, we expected to be seated together. The service was also unusually slow. It took 30 minutes for us to get waters and mimosas and another 40 minutes or so to get our food. Additionally, when our food was delivered multiple items were not there which we had to ask for. The food quality was also not the best. The food was fine for the most part, but the scrambled eggs I received were very cold and the sausage patties were burnt. This meal as a whole took over two hours between the wait time and the service. Overall, I would not return to this restaurant. A party being seated separately after waiting nearly an hour was disappointing and the service and food quality also made this a frustrating experience. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Blueberry Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Good, no-frills place for breakfast. Tasty meal and good value for what you're getting--exactly what you'd expect. We had pancakes and the steak Philly omelet. Chloe, our server, took great care of us. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Steak Philly Omelet and Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food was delicious, and the service was good, the ambiance was so cute it looked like an adorable 50's dinner. We enjoyed ourselves here. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We checked out Sugar n' Spice and had a great experience from start to finish. When we arrived, we were told there was a 45-minute wait, but since we had our grandson with us, the hostess offered three seats at a second bar in the back. It was bright, clean, and felt more like a workspace for the staff than a seating area, but it worked out perfectly. The whole place had a classic '50s diner feel--crisp, shiny, and welcoming. Once our grandson realized his stool spun 360 degrees, he was all in. The staff seemed happy to have us there too, stopping to chat and making him feel like part of the crew. One waitress, wearing a University of Cincinnati sweatshirt, sealed the deal when he spotted her and gave the "Oohhhh, ohhhh... U.C.!" rally cry. From that moment on, he was the unofficial mascot of the morning. Food-wise, he ordered his own pancakes, sausages, and, of course, more sausages. My wife and I went with the traditional breakfasts--I had the Meat Lovers Platter, which looked incredible. I can't tell you how the sausage link tasted, because my grandson swiped it as soon as the plate hit the table, but based on his reaction, I'd say it was a winner. Everything else was spot-on, so I'm guessing the sausage was too. Highly recommend Sugar n' Spice--the food was great, the staff was even better, and the whole experience felt warm and welcoming. If you go, check their hours--they're a brunch place and don't stay open much past 2 p.m. Get there early, and if you're feeling it, order a mimosa or a "Bloody Maria!" (just ask yer server, you'll see... read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Out of towner introduced to this gem by a local. Waitress was adorable and attentive, vibe was fun and retro. Hands down the best omelet I have ever eaten (cheesesteak w/mushroom & peppers). Gigantic (shared with hubby) and tons of shaved beef...just perfect. read more

Classic diner vibe. Food was as expected. Service was disappointing having to wait for multiple items that were served separately from the dish they were supposed to be plated with. read more

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Nice diner for an amazing meal. Very friendly staff and cool looking decor. Food came out fast. Fed a family of four for under $50. Win for us. I recommend the spicy burrito. The salsa was amazing. Go and try. You won't regret it! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Spicy Breakfast Burrito - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Reading Road restaurant. Good food and service good. You need to send me email address as you requested a reply. Also you need to list the One piece of toast charge $1.75 in your extra item charge section. Then the customer knows about the extra charge. I will give S & S one more visit. I have eaten there since the 1950's. read more

Fun place to go with the kiddos. The food is basic diner food but the ambiance is super fun and my little guy LOVED the rubber ducks at the end of the meal. Super fun idea. read more

This was our first time visiting the downtown location and it's so cute! The restaurant has a vintage diner vibe with fun colors and decor throughout. My kids also thought it was very fun. We had pancakes (perfection), bacon, and coffee. The biscuits and gravy were seasoned well and it was a generous portion. The hash browns were crispy and salty, exactly what I wanted. Our server was really sweet and helpful. Our food came out fresh and hot, without a wait. My kids loved picking out a duck at the end of the meal! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Ceiling - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Today, the three of us, went to Sugar N' Spice for breakfast. Great diner with the appropriate atmosphere. We had a meat lovers with scrambled eggs, an eggs, goetta and pancakes and a half stack of pancakes with sausage gravy and goetta. Everything was excellent and service was great. We all left the place with a colored rubber duck. read more

Really love this spot and have been twice while in town for weddings. Brought my fam and we enjoy the diner feel inside. Service was a little slow but overall very friendly. Food was pretty good. It's a fun and laid back atmosphere and kids would really enjoy it, really good decor. Honorable mention for the rubber ducks you get to choose at the end of service read more

The food isn't great. I haven't gone back. Everything I've had tastes artificial from burgers to pancakes.

Great qwirky diner. Awesome food!!! Service is great. Be sure to check out the original in North Avondale or Downtown .

Not quite sure what happened! It used to be so good then something (specifically at this location) fell off. My pancakes were stale and uneventful. The eggs were overcooked. Just not great. Hopefully they can turn it around. read more

We had breakfast at this Sugar N Spice, and discovered a good, solid, diner experience. The decor was definitely colorful and kitschy, and easy to see from a distance, as we were trying to walk there from our parking location. It took a few too many minutes for someone to notice that we were waiting for a table, but from that point on, service was attentive, responsive, and accurate. The food was a good variety of the usual breakfast fare. I got 2 eggs over easy, was able to substitute the fresh fruit for the hash browns, ordered the wheat toast (not that different than white bread toast would have been), and added 2 salmon patties. The salmon patties were the best thing on the plate -- freshly fried and crisp, with a little spice to it. Everything else was basically as expected -- huge portions, decent, but nothing that special. All together, a good spot for a fun atmosphere and filling portions of predictably-tasting, if not exciting food. And, after reading over the other reviews, I do have one thing to add: Rubber duck? What rubber duck? We never saw any, nor were we ever offered any!!! read more

Bright and cheery. A happy place to start a Sunday morning. Busy at 10am, so a little wait. Easy street parking. Amber was our server -- delightful! Good variety and everything so tasty. We shared a savory order and a sweet order. My new favorite breakfast and brunch spot. read more

This place is everything that people says that it is! Busy...yes! Because it is fantastic! The food comes out fresh and hot, the service is great because the people are also great! They all work so hard and of course things can go wrong when they are so busy on the weekends, things happen! Life isn't easy but when they try to get it right and make it right and you leave with happy kids with full belly's...life seems a little better Right?! And yes if you can't tell I used to work in the service industry in my younger days so I have a better understanding than most I guess , and these folks have it together! Fresh food, friendly service , bright and clean restaurant and you get to leave with a duck of your choice! Smiles for miles ! read more

This was a must visit in Cincinnati. Fun and quirky diner. Maybe some quacks run the place, who knows! But you'll get good food, classic diner style service. Take a duck. What's up! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Logo coffee mug and a tray of duckies. - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What is not to like here? A sparkly shiny chromed diner takes you back to the good old days. Once you enter you will be enthusiastically greeted and seated. The interior is very colorful with chrome and mirrors everywhere. Love the seats in pink, aqua and a light yellow. So cool. Their advertised specialty here are whispy thin pancakes. Even so I am not a huge pancake fan, I figured I'll give it a try. I ordered a combo plate which game with 2 eggs, meat of your choice and 2 pancakes. The pancakes come in several flavors and they also have a flavor of the week, which was lemon poppy when I visited. Of course I went for the lemon poppy, a decision that proved to be very delicious. My waiter was attentive without hovering. A great skill in my oppinion and much appreciated. He asked if I wanted to order anything else and then brought the check. The check was presented amidst a basket of tiny rubber duckies. Apparently you get to chose a duck to take home with you. How cute. The tough part is deciding which duck to adopt. I settled on a white dragon ducky just because. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a fun atmosphere, great food and service and of course the rubber ducky. read more

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Cute idea and our waiter was super helpful. I loved the lavender mimosa and my daughter was excited to be able to pick out a duck to go home with her. The food was just ok . My daughter didn't like the chicken tenders and my salmon patty was not the best. read more

Sugar N' Spice - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Pro: retro diner decor and art. Grow: food and drink are too sweet/artificial, poor service. Tip: stick to savory foods. Visiting Ohio for a few days on a work trip and decided to give Sugar N Spice a try. Now I know Ohio isn't a big foodie destination but I decided to give it a try. What attracted me was the retro vibe and foodie art work. It is definitely a instagramable spot if that is your vibe. However, the food and service were not the vibe. They stay true to their name as everything is too sugary. The servers were slow to welcome me, take my order, and bring me water despite it being a slow Monday. Food: I ordered the hot chocolate which was inedible! Way too sweet and still had powder that was not dissolved. I could not finish it. I ordered the $12 breakfast special which included eggs, bacon, and pancakes. The eggs and bacon were actually good but the pancakes were again way too sweet for me. They should consider adding bitter dark chocolate and real maple syrup instead. Overall, I love the aesthetics of the spot but the service and food were not it. I don't think I would come back. read more

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Service a little on the slow side for it appearing to be not that busy. However everything else pretty good! Love the diner vibe and the rubber duck theme. It's great having a place that offers non-pork breakfast meat options and that alone may keep me coming back despite the slower service! Salmon, corned beef and turkey sausage - yes thank you. Next time I'm going for the Greek omelette. It would be nice to be able to have a corned beef omelette... maybe in the build-my-own menu? No pictures this time as I was HANGRY. read more

I am transported back to the 80s in this retro diner! The colors are so vibrant when you walk in and the illustration on the ceiling is so cute. Definitely check this place out! Diner brunch food but some different items you wouldn't find anywhere else. I got the chorizo omelet and a friend of mine got the cincy omelet with goetta. And not pictured but you get a rubber duck every time you go! read more

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The service was great- she was a sweetheart and checked on me often, plus I got a little rubber ducky to take home. I just didn't enjoy my food. If I go back I'll try the pancakes or waffles and stay away from the platters. read more

Great food and great service! We had the western omelet, spicy breakfast burrito, and split a full stack of chocolate chip pancakes. Everything had amazing flavor, and we will certainly be back. The inside of the diner is also very cute. You even get to take home a souvenir rubber ducky! read more

Great food and fun decor! Service was a little touch and go, but we were in no rush. We sat at the counter, and everyone who walked by (which was everyone because it was the way to the kitchen) said hi and checked in on us when our food came. If there is a wait, be patient because it's worth it! We enjoyed picking our ducks even as grown adults on our anniversary date weekend. We will return with our kiddos! Personal tip, get the whisper thin pancakes...they are AMAZING! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Whisper thin pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Hey fellow foodies! If you haven't hit up Sugar N Spice Diner in Cincinnati yet, you're seriously missing out! This place is a game-changer, especially if you're all about that comfort food life. Let's dive into the menu highlights because you're gonna want to try these! First up, the Chicken and Waffles. We're talking crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken paired with fluffy, golden waffles. The synergy between the savory chicken and the sweet, mouth-watering syrup they serve is nothing short of culinary magic. It's a flavor combo that'll have your taste buds dancing in delight! Now, let's talk about their Pancakes. Thin, light, and utterly fabulous, these pancakes are a total breakfast game changer. Drizzle some of their amazing syrup on top, and you've got yourself a plate of heaven that practically melts in your mouth. And don't even get me started on the Home Fries. These are not just any diner potatoes; they are crispy, seasoned to perfection, and absolutely "to die for"! Each bite is a crispy, golden nugget of joy, making it hard not to reach for more. Sugar N Spice Diner is more than just a meal; it's an experience wrapped in the cozy, welcoming vibe of a classic diner, but with a modern twist that keeps it fresh and exciting. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and treat yourself to some of the best eats in town. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Pro Tip: those duckies are a MUST - so memorable #CincinnatiEats #FoodieHeaven #SugarNSpiceDiner #MustTry Catch you at the next spot! And yes service is 10/10 read more

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Lucy won't steer you wrong! Pancakes and omelets ROCK! And you get a rubber ducky to take home!! We had blueberry pancakes and western cheesecake omelet with a side of goetta. Don't know what goetta is???? We didn't either. Apparently it's a Cincy thing. Goetta festivals and all! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Goetta - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food was good. Service was good but most of all the Rubber Duckies made our day and was great

I am a big fan of the sugar n' spice that was on reading road and it pains me to have to write a bad review. I decided to try the one downtown for the first time and I was highly disappointed. It was pretty packed when I got there today at 12:40pm. We ordered food around 1 and didn't get it until 1:40pm. I will say that the restaurant is bigger than the one on reading road which is a plus for not having to wait long for a table. I typically order the same thing: pancakes, sausage, home fries and chicken wings. The food came out and it was chicken tenders... strike 1 is that I asked for chicken wings and no one told me that they only have chicken tenders at this location. Strike 2 I couldn't finish my pancakes because they were still doughy in the middle. All and all I probably won't be back to the downtown location so reading road please hurry up and open back up! read more

Sugar N' Spice - Orignal Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My boyfriend and I were in town for just one night and after checking out of our hotel, we had to stop to get some coffee and eats before heading back to Columbus. After a quick search on Yelp we found this diner and with it being so close, it was an easy decision. When we arrived we grabbed a table right away. I loved the old school vibe that was present throughout. The pastel colors, chrome details, neon signs, and classic diner menu. I ordered two eggs over medium with toast and a pancake in place of the sausage/bacon. My boyfriend got a breakfast burrito. Our waitress was a sweetheart and had the perfect amount of attentiveness. My cup of coffee was hot the entire time. The food was just what you would expect. My breakfast was one that would be hard to mess up and I loved that the pancake was on the thinner side. It was great. This is definitely what I would consider to be a "neighborhood" spot. There were like 5 cops there for lunch and the staff knew most of the folks that walked in while we were there. It really did seem to have a sense of community. The only thing was I learned after leaving that I missed some kind of duck thing they have going on. Overall, solid experience. read more

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Nice to visit a traditional diner. Wait was about 15-20 min on a Saturday mid-morning. I ordered the Philly Steak (Excellent choice). Make sure you order the fries. Fries were very crispy and fresh (highly recommend). They do not come with the Philly. We also ordered the Reuben (nice size and are taking some home). The kids chicken fingers were plenty (taking plenty home). They also provide you an option to pick out a duck . Very creative. Service was great. Customer service good. We will definitely be back. read more

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Major diner slayyy. Perfect diner. Love the old times vibes. The food is exactly what a diner should serve. And they even do milkshakes upon request! Great hungover breakfast. read more

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