Always a 5 star time. I always get the Steph's sampler with French toast instead of hot cakes, and get the potato cakes for the side

Just moved her from Phoenix, az this was my first breakfast experience and I absolutely loved it. Service was quick, constantly asking if we needed anything, and they have a wide variety to choose from! The hot mess was totally worth it! Thx you ! read more

The Echo - Hot mess - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Found the Echo on a short visit to Cincinnati, and glad that I did. Classic diner, excellent service, great breakfast, good coffee (with lots of refills). It's very lively, even on a weekday morning. Highly recommend. read more

Kept hearing about the hot mess, so had to see what Echo was about. The Hot mess was the most unique item on the menu and it was good. The service poor. Clearly..... I had never been there it took 5 min before someone acknowledged us and said we can seat ourselves and it wasnt the actually hostess who was just staring at us. Overall food was just breakfast with the exception of hot mess .. the croissant french toast was a lil burnt. read more

The Echo - Hot Mess , French toast - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Many years ago my husband took me here bc I was homesick for a good old fashioned east coast diner. The main part of the interior matches it perfectly. Think the diners if the 50s. We came back with some girlfriends and I was not disappointed. I even got the same thing as last time: the Flying Pig Sandwich with potato cakes. Oh man, every ounce of that was what sweet and salty lovers like me dream of, but in brunch. A good amount of bacon, a thick slice of ham, topped with Swiss cheese and then sandwiched between two pillowy pieces of French toast, perfectly sprinkled with powdered sugar, served with warm syrup. Just thinking about it makes me wish I could go back tomorrow. The potato cakes are wonderfully seasoned. Think mini seasoned hash browns. I got the hot chocolate as well. It wasn't the best hot chocolate, but it was still good. What really impressed me was they serve it piping hot, pour it in a mug, and then you still have a good 3-4 mugfuls leftover. All 5 of us got different things - the Lumberjack, waffles, pancakes, Steph's sampler - everyone was highly satisfied. Debbie was our waitress and she was a real star - especially because it wasn't slow and our table had lots of questions, lots of preferences and changes. Everything came out 100% correct (which was a feat!) and our coffee and waters were refilled without us knowing. read more

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Service: We went for an early lunch and waited 45 minutes for our food with no explanation until we asked. The table next to us came in after we ordered, received their food before us, and was finished with their meal before we asked our server what was taking so long. She mentioned their egg poacher wasn't working properly and they were fixing it. Then 2/3 of our party received our ordered but they were luke warm at best as they had been sitting for some time. Finally, after another 15 minutes, what appeared to be the manager came over to say it wasn't working at all and asked if we wanted something else. The person who didn't receive any food decided against ordering other food given the lack of service we received prior. Food: The good itself was a solid 5/10. Nothing stood out as good or bad. read more

The Echo - Grilled Rueben - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Classic old-school diner with all the usual eats. The hotcakes are thick, fluffy, and BIG. Drip coffee that's a step above your typical diner. Try the rye bread and know that you can make breakfast here a boozy one. Helpful to know: it's a seat yourself setup and this place normally has a line out the door. read more

Breakfast and lunch are always great at The Echo. There is almost always a line to get in, but it truly is always worth the wait!! read more

The Echo - Yum - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place. Strong local following. Get there early on weekends. The pic of the Hot Mess doesn't do it justice. Really good. Everyone enjoyed their meals read more

The Echo - Hot Mess. - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I love the Echo. One of the best breakfast spots in Cincinnati. It does get busy so if you get there mid morning expect a wait.

One of the best breakfast spots in Cincinnati. Never disappoints!!! Lifelong favorite for sure. read more

The Echo - Breakfast sandwich with egg, goetta, and cheese. - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my favorite places always fresh and menu is full of seasonal items as well as the classics. Staff is always on point and COVID precautions are safe. Great diner style food after a night out! read more

The Echo - Apple Cider mimosa! - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best diner food in the city! A must go location if visiting and need breakfast or lunch!

Good Food. BAD Coffee! Had breakfast with 3 others last Monday, 10/30. The food was good. We all had country style eggs, bacon/sausage with toast. The only thing that was not good was the horrible, "flavorless" tasting coffee. It tasted like re-used coffee grounds and diswashing soap. I suggest they clean their coffee brewing system with vinegar right away. Anyplace that prides itself on breakfast better have GREAT COFFEE IF YOU WANT REPEAT CUSTOMERS! read more

Great food and service at this cozy diner! My son had the 'hot mess' and I had the corn beef hash. Everything tasted great and came out quickly. The service sets the standard. Would definitely grab breakfast here again! read more

Phenomenal breakfast, especially love the sausage gravy that comes with the lumberjack. Service was good and good diner environment. read more

The Echo - The Lumberjack and an Omelet - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Been wanting to try this little cafe for awhile and finally made it in with some girlfriends. There was a line but it moved quickly. We tried the apple cider mimosa pitcher and it was great -- we got six full glasses out of it. The Belgian Bird Sandwich was excellent. I'm a huge fan of chicken and waffles and this sandwich put a fun spin on it with egg and cheese on top. The loaded potato omelet was good and the side of potato pancakes were nice and crispy. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

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A local restaurant that is definitely loved by it's people. I went for the first time with my roommates who had both been once before. We got a variety of the menu items including omelets, eggs, potatoes, bacon, and fruit. All was delicious, but nothing you hadn't had before. I personally built my own omelet with green peppers, sausage, and American cheese, it came with toast and for my side I chose the fresh fruit. You can only get three filler ingredients for the omelet before having to pay extra, but they stuffed it with my picks and it was great! My coffee-drinking friends also really enjoyed the option to get a to-go coffee cup. read more

The Echo - Build your own omelet pictured center and a business man's breakfast on the left - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

After seeing lines out the door every single Sunday I figured I had to check out this dinner. Came in for a weekday lunch (god bless teaching holidays) and ordered off the breakfast menu. Victory omelette was loaded up with well sauteed veggies, plenty of cheese, and a fluffy cook on the eggs. The turkey sausage were a little greasy, like they had been cooked in the same spot on the grill as juicier meats, but they also had a good crisp and flavor so it's all acceptable. More importantly for me, the food came quick, the service was friendly, and the price was right. The Echo is a great spot, and you can tell why you'll be spending some time getting real familiar with your neighbor on the weekends. read more

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After my first trip here I would've given it 4 stars. My wife and I sat at the counter top and had a nice breakfast. All good. Nothing special, but everything was good. Then...my kids and I went after a hike at Ault Park. The experience was perfect. Made me think of what it must have been like to go TJ diners 50 years ago. We had the absolute sweetest waitress. She made us feel special and was just an all around wonderful person. The food was also great. I really just love this place. read more

What a fabulous old timey diner establishment! Had a lovely brunch this week with some girlfriends. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. There aren't many places in Cincinnati that have that East Coast no frills diner feel and this is the closest we will get to it here! Our lovely server Debbie informed us that they make their pancake batter in-house from scratch so i was immediately sold. Had to have 'em. I kept it simple and ordered the Steph's sampler which included to pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, and home fries--all for only $12!! Inflation is real yalll and this place gives you a lotta bang for your buck! And when i tell you that their plain pancakes are absolutely delicious, take my word for it! I will absolutely be back for them. They were super gracious about changes i made to my order, like adding onions and cheese to my home fries (boss move, you're welcome), and i requested my eggs prepared over medium and it was just perfectly cooked. You would be surprised how many breakfast spots can't get that right but this one did! All in a great time at a great cozy little spot. Totally worth the visit and many repeat visits after that! read more

The Echo - Stephs breakfast - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Echo is what you would expect from a classic style breakfast diner. The food was comforting and came out fast, which is exactly what I want when visiting a place like this. The best aspect of my experience here was the service. There was a decent sized line to get in which moved quickly and once we were sat we were helped immediately and had constant flow of refills, check-ins and a quick check. I would recommend this place if you are looking for classic comfort breakfast! read more

The Echo - Build your own omelette - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was a first time visit for me. They were busy but we were seated in less than ten minutes. There is metered parking nearby. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was plentiful and delicious. I had a chicken club sandwich the rest in our party had traditional breakfast items. My sandwich was a double decker grilled chicken bacon, lettuce and tomato. I really enjoyed the food and will not hesitate to dine here again in the future. read more

The Echo - Chicken Club Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I stopped in for a Saturday brunch date. This place is great if you need a quick brunch stop while hanging out in Hyde Park. It has the old time 1950s restaurant vibe with the checkered pattern on the floors & the dated artwork. Their prices also cannot be beat. They serve mimosa and bloody Mary's. The portion sizes are astronomically large for the prices that they are asking. I ordered the flying pig which is a powdered French toast sandwich with ham, bacon and cheese stuffed in between. It can be dipped in a hot syrup for that extra sweet and savory element. Overall the portion sizes are great but I thought the flying pig was good in taste It was my first time at this restaurant and I would come back to sample more items on their menu to get overall assessment of their foods. read more

The Echo - Flying pig - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Another great meal had at the echo, if you're looking for a great meal with that warm diner feel then you've found it! Service was fast and friendly as always and food was hot, fresh, and delicious! I ordered the hot mess which is a pile of breakfast and absolutely amazing. Layered with home fries, bacon, sausage, eggs, gravy, and cheese it is everything needed to start your day. Give the place a shot, you won't regret it. read more

The Echo - Hot mess - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The only thing better than the food at The Echo is the team of people who make it all happen. Highly recommended.

Food is great. Service was wonderful. And it's like a cute little diner with more room for people. Great location. And turnover was quick.

The Echo has been one of my Cincinnati breakfast staples for as long as I can remember! The Echo in Hyde Park Square is an all American breakfast and lunch joint with the most comforting meals you could ask for. The staff makes you feel right at home with their friendly faces and welcoming persona. The Echo is fairly priced and you plate will always fill you up. For the most part, I always get the Eggs Benedict Echo Style (Echo Style meaning they replace the classic ham with Cincinnati's famous goetta). Served with home-fries and a mimosa, The Echo always serves the best breakfast in town. Also, if you enjoy a rich, chocolate milkshake, The Echo is the place for you. By far my favorite shake in town!!! read more

The Echo - Eggs Benedict Echo Style - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Pretty good. They don't have a southern style steak but I got gravy over chicken nuggets that was pretty good. Oj is kinda pricy read more

The Echo - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have been meaning to try The Echo for years. I finally had the opportunity the other day! My husband got a breakfast bowl, I got eggs Benedict with avocado and the seasonal gazpacho. The regular breakfast items were decent-- not too different than your typical breakfast diner. But the gazpacho was the best I have ever had. It was so flavorful and perfect. I think the key at the Echo is ordering from the seasonal menu! read more

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Love this place. A classic essential. Always a favorite -- suggest cinnamon roll, business man's breakfast. Jackie was my server, and absolutely LOVED HER. Quick with the coffee and tea refills. So sweet, helpful, and went the extra mile both with her service and her demeanor. Popular spot, so during the week is best. Worth the wait on weekends though. Awesome atmosphere, awesome staff, awesome food. Worth it 1000%. read more

The Echo - Business man's breakfast with goetta instead of bacon. Cinnamon roll (it's amazing and perfect amount of icing) - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came in here for brunch and was not disappointed. Friendly service, decent prices, and diner aesthetics make this a must stop if you love diner food. It is also located in a cute neighbourhood in Cincinnati. read more

We love echo! It's our favorite breakfast spot on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There's always a line out the door but don't let that discourage you. The line moves super fast. Personal favorite is the breakfast sandwich, while my husband is obsessed with the Hot Mess. I tried the crabby Benedict on their winter seasonal menu and it was ok. Wouldn't recommend. Super super fishy and more hollandaise then I prefer but might be someone else's jam. read more

The Echo - Crabby Benedict - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great place for lunch or Breakfast They serve alcohol too! Parking challenges but worth it read more

Went to the Echo for breakfast this morning and it was fantastic! I forgot to take a picture before I devoured the food. I got the Aztec omelette and it was big! It had the right amount of filling and I ordered home fries on the side, which of course were great. It also came with toast. You can never go wrong with any of their breakfast items! read more

Food was excellent and so was service. Great little diner with great choices!!! Best omelette I've ever ever had!!

My daughter and I had an early morning appointment in the Reading bridal district Saturday morning. We wanted to find a place for breakfast so we visited The Echo for the first time. Cute diner with great service. We were more than pleased with their menu offerings. We ordered The Business Man's Special and the Country Boy eggs Benedict. It was cooked perfectly and fresh. Food was good, coffee was hot, and service was excellent. Definitely recommend read more

The Echo was on my list to try for some time and I finally got around to trying them. It's basically like diner food. However, their brunch/breakfast looked really good. I went on a Saturday or Sunday with my family. It was pretty crowded but the wait wasn't that long. I would say about 5-10 min. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Between myself, my husband and my 3 year-old, for brunch we ordered the Kids' Grilled Cheese, the Hot Mess, the Aztec Omelet, and French Toast with seasonal fruit. My 3 year-old enjoyed her grilled cheese. She ate it with no complaints. The Hot Mess was pretty good and tasty. It seemed simple but it had a decent amount of flavor. It consisted of layers of home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, smothered in sausage gravy & cheddar with your choice of toast. I added a little hot sauce on mine for some heat and it was perfect. My husband enjoyed his omelet and said it was good. The French Toast was decent. It honestly wasn't anything special. It tasted like French Toast I could have made at home. I have definitely had better French Toast before. In all honesty, the food here is ok but it isn't anything special or game changing. Overall, Echo was good to try. I can honestly say we would not go back a lot but we'll stop by again eventually. read more

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Was looking for a breakfast/brunch place on Columbus Day while in town visiting my fiancé who's out in Cincinnati for work. Let me be honest the Apple Cider Mimosa and great reviews won me over lol. I ordered the Steph's Sampler w/ grits and let me tell you everything was delicious and the grits were definitely on point. Oh The Apple Cider Mimosa came in a huge glass and was very tasty. read more

I love the echo! I've been coming for years and the food is always amazing! Its a larger place than it seems at first so theres more options for seating and the service is always very good! One of my favorite places to go whenever I come to Cincinnati read more

The Echo - Create your own omelette with potatoes - Diners Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio