Historical diner in OTR, once you step inside this place you get teleported back in the '50s, and…read morethe 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!

I live nearby and this place is always popping, so I figure I'd give it a try. Vibes are super cool…read moreand 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.

Love the vibes. The ladies behind the counter are sweet and awesome. Very savvy on the grill…read morecooking up EXCELLENT food. Menu is simple and the food is done very well. Finally someone who seasons their patties! I definitely recommend the vegan cobbler it's sooo good

Decided to try it out since it's highly recommended. Everyone working was very nice and helpful…read more We got a range of things. The burger was excellent. The fries are tasty, but I can see why some people say they're over seasoned/salted. The grilled cheese is a fantastic mix of gooey cheeses. The Mac and cheese was good, not great, and has kind of a crazy amount of black pepper in it. The tomato soup is good, but spicy. Like spicy enough that they should probably note that, since kids and some people will freak out. The pickles, also crazy hot and spicy, and they should definitely note that somewhere. It's a very cozy little diner and the decor is fun. The games and puzzles are a nice addition. Parking is easy, as there's street parking and a parking lot across the street.

Shoutout Peter for the awesome costumer service! Everyone's great at this astablishmet and the…read morefood's amazing

Absolutely love milkman! It's a consistent experience every time and I love the food! I get the…read moredeluxe burger with no bun and a side of fries with their house sauce and wow! My favorite part is that they are smash burgers and filled with flavor. The restaurant itself is in the heart of OTR and very clean. All of the servers are always super nice and provide great service to the customers.

I was in search of a pancake, and stumbled upon The Governor. I ordered it and was very impressed…read more The Cherry Cordial (seasonal fruit) pancake was HUGE and up there with one of the best I've had. The French Toast Sticks were large and great too. I was not a huge fan of the potato cakes. I tried the Plain Pancake too, but would highly recommend getting it with the seasonal fruit. If you're looking for breakfast all day, this is 100% a place to try.

Worth the stop! Stopped here on the way to Covington and it delivered…read more Had the egg sandwich with thick bacon (sub texas/white toast, highly recommend). Fries were great, the pancake was thick like cake, and French toast sticks were another win. Such a cute place with quick, friendly service, and even though the wait was listed at 30 minutes, it ended up being just 15. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

I loved my experience at Maplewood! The staff was very friendly and the food was great. The…read moreambiance is super cool too and I love the design of the restaurant. The food was very fresh and I'd definitely order from here again. Check this out for brunch if you're in Cincinnati! I'll for sure be returning soon.

We discovered this place nearby our hotel and were looking for a good brunch spot. The reviews and…read moremenu looked good so we gave Maplewood Kitchen a try. The space is open, bright and well decorated making it very inviting for brunch. You order at the counter from the menus placed along the wall then food is delivered to your table. The various brunch items all sounded very inviting so I was having trouble deciding what to order. So I got a recommendation to try the Shakshuka. Not sure how to pronounce it but when it arrived it was just the right portion and quite tasty for brunch. It's a bowl with a red pepper sauce and feta cheese and kale along with eggs sunny side up. The dish is served with pita so you can do a little bit of dipping in the tasty sauce. To accompany our food we selected the mimosa service and bloody mary pitcher. A pitcher is just perfect for sharing. And the mimosa service was delightful. The server arrived with a bottle of Prosecco and small carafes of orange, grapefruit and blood orange juices to mix yourself. The food was fresh and tasty with prompt delivery of our food to our table. Not quite a full service restaurant since you have to order at the counter but still a nice experience located downtown.

So disappointing that this place that used to be really cute place has gone downhill. On my…read moreoriginal visits, the food was good and the service was great! Not so much anymore. My husband and i stopped in last week for breakfast. There were approx 4 tables seated and two new tables of two that came in behind us. Honestly the entire place felt dirty and sloppy. We sat for 15 minutes while the only waitress in the restaurant took care of all the tables including the two that came in after us because she apparently knew them. Both tables got their drinks and orders input to the cook before we were even approached. (We were never approached) We left. With one cook who did nothing to help the waitress and one waitress who honestly looked tired and sloppy and could not be bothered acknowledging us or get us water and coffee , we just didn't feel like the breakfast would measure up to our former visits. We went to Bob Evans instead.

Came here for lunch. Cute diner with exterior and interior to match. Upon walking in there's a full…read moresized statue of Elvis, and apparently a museum and gift shop in a separate building in the back ( we had no time to check it out). Just past Elvis is a glass refrigerator case with shelves of pie and cake slices. There is a counter and stools straight ahead, and memorabilia on the walls. We sat in a cozy booth and our server was prompt and courteous. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, served with provolone, arugula, bacon, and Southwest ranch dressing, with a side of well seasoned fries. It was quite good with a decent piece of chicken. My husband had the turkey club wrap, with the same contents, but chose onion rings as his side. They were fresh and tasty. A quick and satisfying lunch. Bonus: one parking spot designated for veterans. Thank you.

First time here-group has brunch. What a variety of offerings. We did all stick to brunch. Two…read morequiches - lots of spinach and just the right amounts of cheese. Eggs Benedict looked good. Five of our group had the 4 egg omelette- 2 swapped the ham for bacon and that was declared good. The people who got ham were happy too. One had a child with us and Kee, our server, was more than accommodating to get the plain French Toast requested. Kee took care of us very well with refills and just cert attentive. Love the decor and music, great atmosphere. Definitely a place to return to. I hear the carrot cake is excellent but was too full today to try it.

I made brunch reservations because I thought they'd be really busy on a Saturday but there were a…read morelot of empty seats at noon. Hopefully that was just due to the rainy weather! I ordered the blueberry pancake fritters for the table to share as an appetizer and everyone enjoyed them. For brunch our table had a couple of omelettes, a bowl of potato soup, a meatloaf sandwich, and chicken & waffles. I would say everything was good but nothing was really great, no real standouts. The restaurant was clean and I like the modern diner decor. I just wouldn't call it "fine" diner and bar like their name.

Came in for restaurant week and everything was delicious, our service was so nice, and the place…read morewas so cute! The drink that was on special for restaurant week was fun, but pretty sweet. The carbonara croquettes were SO TASTY. The bianca bolognese was an interesting twist on a classic. The s'more's dessert was very good, but very rich, so sharing would be perfect. We'd love to go back'

We had reservations for 6:30pm on a Sunday night. It was probably the coldest day in recent…read moreCincinnati history, so we were not shocked that the place was fairly empty. We were one of three tables occupied in the place. The decor was lovely, albeit totally akin to a hotel restaurant. We sat at a booth table that was very comfortable. There is individual LED lighting on each table bright enough to see the menu, which was great. Our server was energetic, helpful, and she kept a close eye on us without being intrusive. Here are our thoughts about the food: We read that the croquettes and crispy lasagna were dishes Pennyflower is known for, so we ordered those. The croquettes are gooey and rich but came to us barely warm. The lasagna was a very browned huge slab of layered pasta with ricotta and surrounded by an arrabbiata sauce. The flavors did not quite hit anything special for us, and the crispy aspect was way too much so. I also missed the meat, as we do prefer meat in our lasagna (I did order knowing it did not have meat). The burger was...well, just a burger, but the fries were fantastic. The best dish of the night was the house salad. It was perfectly dressed with bits of candied almonds, feta, and thin slices of fennel. We would order this over and over

Decent breakfast spot if you're in a pinch--whether for time or distance. We were really impressed…read morewith their goetta, and I loved that you can substitute it for other breakfast meats in most entrées. A couple notes I'd share with the restaurant: the entrée prices feel a bit high, and the gravy was unfortunately too thick and under-seasoned for our taste. I'd definitely give this place another try, but I wouldn't order the gravy again. They also missed one of our entrées, so my daughter didn't get her food until about 18 minutes after everyone else. The ambiance is cozy and no-frills, giving that classic local diner feel. The service was extremely friendly, and you can tell they have a solid base of regulars who enjoy eating here.

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. First table we went to sit at we were told was ready to go…read morebut the table had not been wiped down so we moved to another one. The place is bright and friendly with what appeared to be many regular patrons. Our server was nice and helpful. I ordered an omelette with a hotcake and he got two eggs over easy with goetta. Our meal came with toast too. We ordered rye and whole wheat. Candidly, the food didn't have any flavor. The potatoes were the most bland. My veggie omelette had large sliced vegetables inside vs smaller pieces. The huge hotcake was thick and I'm guessing that's the difference between a hotcake and a pancake. It was good but not great. Glad we stopped by. Atmosphere very nice, service was great. We won't return due to the food. Just not good, no flavor.

You can never go wrong with sugar n spice! Good food, good…read morestaff and free ducks. The ducks are my favorite! I always order pancakes, sausage, chicken wings, and hash browns and I'm never disappointed. A staple restaurant in the Cincinnati area.

I enjoyed this! The ambiance was adorable and you get a free rubber duck with your order. The food…read morewas basic but in a way that felt very cozy. I would love to go back on a more crowded day since it was not very busy when I went.