Amazing staff energy, delicious food, comfortable and cozy feel. Wish it weren't 45 minutes from…read morehome, but I'll definitely be back! Team work makes their dream work.

What a lovely, unassuming restaurant. The breakfast was authentically country style and the staff…read morequite charming. We were in the area for an appointment and needed a place to hang out for a bit. French toast was amazing and perfectly seasoned and cooked hash browns. The eggs in the country breakfast were also delicious. Just don't miss the building when you drive by!!

We were so excited to try this while passing through. The "church basement" vibe didn't bother us…read moreat all, but we were still disappointed. I heard the country boy was really good. Chicken and waffles were good, but struggled to eat it without a knife. The weathervane was mediocre at best. Potatoes were sad and mushy on both plates. Overall the service was really what was lacking. She was friendly, took our order and never came back. No drink refills, no check. We sat there long enough to one by one use the restroom and decided we must pay at the counter. We did not feel like the whole food + experience equated to a great value for the money.

Like, Follow and Share - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uVhe5sWi/…read more 975 S. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio (937) 366-6220 Website: https://theblackbirdwilmington.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577050103184 0600 - 3pm - Daily I'm always on the hunt for locally owned and operated places to support -- mostly because chain restaurants make me feel like I'm eating the same corporate dream in every town. #OverPricedUnderRated A longtime friend and BaldWhiteGuy supporter, Chris Georges, suggested the Black Bird. So I did what any responsible, waffle-motivated adult would do: I Googled it, packed the princess (my child, not royalty), and drove 27 minutes into the wilds of Wilmington for breakfast. I've got a long, complicated love affair with Wilmington -- R&L trucking memories, pay-lake fishing , horse shows, drive-in dates with a adorable dimpled accomplice, and pizza from a hole-in-the-wall called Generations Pizzeria, back before they went all boogie and built a real restaurant. #LongTimeSupporter. Somehow, The Black Bird flew under my radar. July 9, 2025, The new kid on the block, but already serving up breakfast like it's been doing it for decades. We rolled in on a day when Mother Nature decided to audition for a snow catastrophe. School canceled, and me coming off a 20-call shift with a five-hour fire standby -- so yes, I was hangry and exhausted. #ShowMeCoffeeandBacon The Black Bird's parking lot had room, the staff waved us in, and we were told to sit wherever we liked. I considered the window seat for the ambiance, then remembered the car thermometer read "well below zero" and chose survival over Instagram lighting. Good call -- the corner booth on the opposite side of the restaurant was cold, the window seats were colder, I'm sure. Service was prompt. Water for the princess, black coffee and water for me -- because coffee is a personality trait. The menu is a delightful problem: too many good choices. I solved this like a rational adult by ordering the dish that crams the most breakfast joy onto one plate. #MostImportantMeal #HealthyBoy I ordered the Two Birds Platter - 2 eggs over-easy, bacon, a waffle, and wheat toast. * Eggs: Perfectly cooked. Not a puddle of yolk, not a hockey puck. Just right. Hats off to the chef. * Bacon: I'm normally a "slightly underdone, floppy bacon" guy, but this was crispy in the best way -- not burnt, just proud. Definitely sandwich-worthy. #maybenexttime * Wheat Toast: Salted butter, golden brown, the kind of toast that makes you consider buying a toaster with feelings. * Waffle: The reason I drove 27 minutes. Warm, slightly sugary crunch on the outside, fluffy inside. If waffles had fan clubs, this one would be president. The Two Birds Platter was delicious and filling. Highly recommended. The princess went with French toast plus a side of bacon. Three thick slices of Texas-toast-style bread, perfectly cooked, topped with a berry compote that tasted like summer and probably a small sin against your A1C. #Diabetes #WilfordBrimley She couldn't finish it (too much food? impossible), so I heroically sampled. Verdict: wonderful. Staff kept my coffee above the half-cup threshold -- a service-level I judge all restaurants by. If your coffee dips below half, you're playing with my emotions (and your tip). Let's talk price * Two Birds Platter -- $11.00 -- Incredible value. Plenty of food. I left full and happy. * French Toast -- $11.00 -- Fair and generous portions * Side of Bacon -- $4.00 -- Two slices for four bucks? Either that pig was raised on caviar or someone's tipping the bacon farmer. Pricey, but tasty. * Coffee -- $3.00 -- Hot, and delicious. Kept my cup full and offered a to go cup (great touch). They asked small or big. I said big. They delivered a cup that could power a small village. It was Huge. Worth every penny. If you follow the BaldWhiteGuy, you know I have reservations about the prices of beverages at restaurants, but his was well worth the $3. May be drinking this cup till noon! #HowManyTimeCanYouRewarm Overall: fair prices, solid portions, and service that earned a generous tip. Final Review 4 out of 5 Bald Heads -- ‍‍‍‍ Positives * Locally owned and operated -- support your neighbors, not a corporate overlord. #ShopLocal * Great service -- attentive without hovering. * Plenty of food -- bring an appetite or a friend with a trunk. * Fair prices -- especially for the main plates. * Huge to-go coffee -- caffeine for days. Negatives * Bacon price -- delicious, but my wallet cried a little. * Thermostat -- it was cold enough to make my bald head regret life choices. Turn up the heat, Black Bird. #DontBeCheap If you're in Wilmington and you like breakfast, brunch, or lunch that treats you like a person and not a number, fly into The Black Bird. Tell them BaldWhiteGuy sent you, and tell the waffle I'll be back -- probably sooner than my cholesterol would advise.

I have been driving by BBC for ~one year. It was brunch time and I was hungry and decided to…read moredecided to visit. So glad I did ... it would be easy to become a regular if I lived 250 miles closer. The parking lot was crowded. Lots of people waiting for tables, but I found a seat at the counter. Service was friendly and instantaneous. My Reuben was perfectly grilled on a flat top and appropriately greasy. The corned beef was coarsely shredded and also grilled to perfection. Ditto the Swiss cheese. My only complaint? I like my sauerkraut to have serious tangy kick and this sauerkraut was Ohio-mild. The ambiance has a bit of a rural farmhouse vibe. The others seated at the counter were friendly and chatty. The dining room and restroom were both clean. Will I return? Yes!

We love the mom & pop feel!…read more The food is plentiful so don't be surprised if you have leftovers (win!). The pancakes are massive and it's enough to share with 2 other people as well. Every time we visit, the food is always delicious and the coffee is always spot on. We always leave satisfied. Dishes that we've gotten that I can remember: cowboy bennys, pancakes (plain, chocolate chip and blueberry), omelets, French toast, & muffins. All very simple meals, but worth the trip. Customer service is 10/10. Everyone is so nice! There is ample parking. It is much better compared to their previous location, that's for sure. Things to note: the wait can be long! If you go early enough, go on a random day or call ahead to get on their wait list, then the wait won't be as long.

We drive nearly an hour to get here and it's absolutely worth it!…read more The coffee service is a little slow, but worth it. Service is good and food is better! I'm not big on sweet so I did half sweet in my toasted coconut honey latte. It was perfect and a good change up from plan. We started with the pecan praline French toast, which was like a pecan spin wheel on steroids! Drooling thinking about it. I got the huevos rancheros. I don't even like chorizo but theirs is awesome and this portion feeds you twice. Hubby got the breakfast quesadilla, which was massive too. So many toppings and great quality. The Irish Coffee was gross, so I don't recommend that. Service was good. The servers also prepare the coffees so that always seems to take a while, but worth the wait. If you find yourself in Hillsboro or want a cute little day trip - you HAVE to check out Sassafras!

We stopped in Hillsboro on our way and had a fabulous breakfast. I love the tomato aïoli on my…read morebreakfast sandwich. And the waitress has the cutest giggle.

Amazing and delicious pastries. Reasonable prices for well made pastries…read more Croissants and Kouign-amann are the best. The pastry chef is phenomenal I always stop in when traveling in the area Lunch menu is delicious as well

First time here and the pistachio croissant was absolutely amazing, the service was amazing, the…read morestaff was excellent. inside is very clean and well kept. would absolutely visit again!

Hands-down, the best sandwiches you'll be anywhere. My heart broke when they closed down for a…read morebrief period of time. And I literally had tears of joy when they opened back up.

I had takeout provided for me by someone else from Main Street Deli, so I can't speak towards their…read moreservice or ambiance. I can say that the food I received from there was absolutely outstanding! This is old school hand-sliced meat and home-made soups made with integrity. I had gotten their soup of the day, which turned out to be the best white chicken chili I've had in my life, bar none. And the smoked turkey club I got on wheat toast was huge, delicious, and filling. These are people who know their meats and know how to offer up food that's also delicious hearty fuel for the rest of the day!

Got takeout fish n fries. Fries cold no ketchup but the fish was good but on the small side.read more

We randomly happened upon this pub & grill while out for a Sunday Funday drive. Thank goodness we…read moredid! The bartender & servers are so hospitable and fun. The variety of food options and the food in general is great.

Took my son here for his birthday. Prices are reasonable, food is good, service is good. They have…read moretypical American food like cheeseburgers and fries, BLT, club sandwiches, soups, salads, fish, chicken breast sandwiches. They are known for their ice cream, shakes, phosphates.

What a cool place to stop at! We were in the area and one of the antique shop owners pointed us to…read morethe Village Parlor, and I'm so glad we went. It's obviously an old soda fountain, which adds to the coolness of the venue! Burgers were great (three of us loved them), and my bestie said the grilled cheese was good too! No food left on our plate. Ice cream sundae was worth the calories too! Great staff, clean bathrooms, this place is a gem!!