Bill's Donut Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (810) • $

"I traveled from Cincinnati, had a job assignment near the area. The local DD wasn't open so I gave this pace a try. The store front wasn't what I expected, was a bit hard to find the entrance. The ambiance isn't colorful or inviting like other donuts or pastry shops. I like that the shop is a 24/hr service. I work third shift so this is helpful for a late night pick me up. Plenty of donut options/flavors. I purchased some donuts for me and my coworkers and some hot beverages. I rate the donut flavors 9.5/10. I wasn't overwhelmed with sugar but donuts were bursting with flavor. Coffee was good as well. Customer service was basic no, complaints. Bakers/workers are doing their best serving the community throughout the day. Smiles can go both ways just be mindful we're all human beings."

Paco's Taqueria - Keystone

★★★★☆ 3.9 (444) • $$

"One of my favorite places for authentic Mexican food. The staff is always very friendly and helpful and The portions are huge.I ordered fish tacos and they really loaded up on the fish. Normally you get more of the "fixings" and less meat. They offer sauces from mild to spicy. The food here is reasonably priced for the amount you get.If you're on the east side check this place out!"

Hello Honey

★★★★★ 4.6 (300) • $

"If you want good ice cream and less than mediocre service, this is a good place. Visiting from out of town, we had some time before our show at the theater started, so we decided to get the family some ice cream! We walked in and the concrete floors were very sticky. It's an ice cream place. Things happen. There was no one in the store, so we were pretty excited to get our ice cream quick! We were greeted by the young person at the counter, and then another young person came from the back. As soon as we started our order, the first young person said to the other "ok you got this..." and just left. Went to the back. The second young person was so shocked, she left too, and then went to the back! We stood for another three or four minutes waiting and the second person finally reappeared. Our order was taken, and the young person that took our order disappeared to the back again! The ice cream is up front. Still not sure why they both kept going to the back. We finally received our ice cream, but I had to remind them what the last order was because they had forgotten even though they wrote down the order. The ice cream was good. It wasn't soft serve, but it wasn't frozen solid. The peanut butter crunch had a mild peanut butter flavor, the mint chip tasted just like Girl Scout cookies, and the blueberry cheesecake was great. The service wasn't great. Since we are out of towners, we will probably never be back."

Joella's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (355) • $$

"On a recent trip to Cincinnati we ate here twice. My family and I love Nashville hot chicken and appreciated that they had chicken thighs that were meaty and delicious. They also had a large variety of good tasting sides. The service was top notch. Taylor W waited on us both times and was very friendly and informative. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated, clean, and welcoming. We have tried a handful of other Nashville, hot chicken, restaurants, but Joella's is definitely one of our favorites. The food is very flavorful and you get a lot for the reasonable prices."

Pasha Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (296) • $$

"We enjoyed a nice evening out at Pasha Grill. The restaurant was very attractive and pleasantly cozy. Service was good and the wait time was reasonable.We enjoyed the pita bread with dipping oil. The bread was soft and delicious. Our entrées were served fresh and hot. My son ordered a salad with meat. It was huge with lots of meat. I ordered sultan's delight. The eggplant puree was rich and creamy and the tomato sauce was nicely spiced with chunks of meat and peppers. Hubby was the only one who was mildly disappointed. He ordered kabobs. The meat was very tough, had to be cut with a steak knife. Seems strange, as the kabobs were made of ground meat. Maybe overmixed or overcooked? He maybe should have said something but didn't, so I did not let that affect my rating. About $75 check for 3 entrees, 2 hot teas, no other beverages or extras. We would be happy to dine here again, especially as a date night or special event."

Grove Park Grille

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"Came in for a work event, but was excited because I've been meaning to come check it out! Everyone I came with enjoyed their meal and service was great! I am excited to come back when the weather is nicer because they have a very cute outdoor patio too!"

Kanji OTR

★★★★★ 4.5 (193) • $$

"Overall , the meal was average and I feel like I am rounding up.The sushi rolls were standard and I enjoyed them as well as the chicken wings.Both entrees left much to be desired. The chicken katsu was dry, the breading was detached and it needed seasoning and a more substantial sauce. The bulgogi beef also lacked flavor and sauce."

Shady Lane Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (154) • $

"The food is excellent. Been going there about 8 years and love everything I've eaten. Have experienced two owners both of which are great! Place is clean and food is great!"

The Cone

★★★★★ 4.5 (157) • $

"I knew I was in for a treat the parking lot was packed with cars with plenty of available parking and plenty of patio seating. The menu was extensive listings for a sweet treat for anyone. I liked the convenience of a drive thru which I was not expecting. I enjoyed an Oreo malt. The service was quick as people stood outside to take your order at the drive thru. The menu was also accessible in the drive thru"

Fava's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (202) • $$

"This is a nice little diner on main street in the heart of town. We went in and were seated immediately. It was a crowded diner because it was lunchtime on a Saturday. We've never been here before and we like little places like this. The ambience is nice on the inside. They have TVs and a bar and local memorabilia. The food that we got was good. I got a chicken fried steak mashed taters wife got BLT and chips both for $10 so good price the owner was super nice. He walked over and gave us free pie because we had to wait a little longer than usual so he was very nice overall I do recommend it and I would go back."

Milton's Donuts

★★★★★ 4.5 (124) • $

"Okay, what can I say, I love donuts. I am picky about my donuts as well. Wherever I travel,I look for a local donut joint. I have one of the best on my neck of the woods. Milton's donuts have been around forever and they are one of the best. Everything they make is good and super fresh. If you go, get the fried cheese donut. Your mouth will thank you!"

Hickory Hillz BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (131) • $

"Wow. This place has good bbq! Not to mention great sides. I smoke my own meat and make my own pulled pork so I'm very picky. Their pulled pork was just okay but my husband really enjoyed.I had the burnt end sandwich and it was a 5 out of 5. I just did not expect it to come saucy but very good. We called at 11:30 AM on a Saturday and they were already sold out of brisket. We arrived about 12 noon and had to wait a good 15 minutes just to order. This place is busy! And for good reason. My favorite part might be the smoked barbecue beans and spicy coleslaw. Will be back a lot!"

Gyros On Main

★★★★★ 4.5 (110) • $$

"The fries are AMAZING! Might be the best I ever had! The gyros are fantastic!! And the guys running the place are very nice! Always a great meal!"

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (129) • $$

"Great Mexican food at affordable prices.The dining area isn't fancy, but the staff is friendly and the food is really delicious. Don't forget to try their great margaritas!"

Crumbl - Oakley

★★★★☆ 4 (119) • $$

"Open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Score! My coworkers and I were in Cincinnati for work and found a Crumbl 1 mile from our hotel. We skipped the bar for some sweet treats. Definitely not disappointed.Great location with easy parking. We ordered a box of 4 cookies. These cookies are giant and so good. We shared them so we could try everything. The staff at Crumbl were so friendly. It was so easy to order. You can order at the kiosk or directly at the counter. We ordered at the counter to figure out what we wanted."

Golden Gelato

★★★★★ 4.9 (77) • $$

"Easily some of the best gelato I've had -- fresh ingredients, rotating flavors, and perfect texture. The store may look humble on the outside, but this place is the real deal. Simple setup when you walk in with the fridge straight ahead.We were greeted warmly by the staff and they gave explanations for many of the flavors that were available. They genuinely seemed excited to share what they had to offer with us.We ordered the Fiore di latte, dark chocolate, berry cheesecake. Every flavor was a banger. Deep, rich, and creamy with strong flavor. You honestly probably couldn't go wrong with any of their flavors.Will definitely be back when we are craving gelato! Looking forward to the summer already."

Benson's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (110) • $$

"Came there alone after a rough day and wanted to sulk over mid bar food. The hangover burger was good, nice aesthetic, good music & I got my meal paid for by an interesting "regular". 10/10 felt like an extra on an episode of shameless."

Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (84) • $$

"We recently ordered takeout from here. Due to a medical illness, I can't go inside because of germs. I got the Pork Belly Ban Mi and it was really good. The bread is great. The Pork was nicely seasoned. Needed a little more sauce because it was a little dry. I can handle spice, but in the second half of the sandwich there was one bite that just lit me up. They were very thoughtful and packaged the vegetables separately for the to go order so the sandwich wouldn't get soggy. The vegetables were incredibly fresh! Cilantro is so refreshing. The pastries were fresh and great as well. Will be getting again."

Werkhaus Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (112) • $$

"They did it again! I usually order their killer Chicago style pizza, but not tonight. Tonight I got the spaghetti carbonara. Like the pizza, it was awesome! For dessert, we had the made in house peanut butter pie! Service is always great. Always plenty of parking. Don't miss this hidden gem."

Bandito Food Park & Cantina

★★★★☆ 4 (97) • $$

"Delicious food and drinks in a fun, bright space. Service was fast last time I was here too. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and they'll bring it to you. Was a little disappointed their menu wasn't up-to-date and I couldn't order the queso trio, but enjoyed some other dips on the menu with my Fresquila. Need to come back to try more food!Also liked their happy hour! $2 off margaritas from 3-6."

The Tulip Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (91) • $$

"I really love this local, neighborhood restaurant with an excellent chef and wonderful atmosphere. We have been there 4 or 5 times and we always enjoy it. Outside or inside, both are quaint and great. It's off the beaten path, in a way, but right in the middle of a great old neighborhood. There is plenty of parking and it is consistently busy on the weekends. Tonight Iris was our server and was fantastic. She was busy as can be but attentive and even made drinks to decrease the wait time when the bartender was busy. She also was bold enough to offer her favorites and recommendations with confidence which I really appreciated. My wife had the short rib sliders and I had the short rib special with mashed potatoes, green beans and fried onions. They were both excellent! My wife had the cheddar broccoli soup and I had the grilled Caesar and we weren't that impressed, but our entrees made up for it for sure!Can't wait to go back."

Mark's Feed Store

★★★★☆ 3.7 (106) • $$

"This was probably the best food I've had in my entire life. I ordered Brisket on a bun with onion straws and coleslaw and it all was superb. The brisket just melted in your mouth and was so flavorful it didn't need anything else! Our server was kind and helpful. It's a nice place. Definitely recommend!"

Simply Rolled Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.6 (98) • $$

"Walked by many times when it was closed but thought I would like this. Finally found it open and in I went. You can build your own creation, or pick from a featured one. I chose Smores, and was so glad I did. They mix the ingredients - in my case graham crackers, chocolate, marshmello cream and vanilla ice cream - place it on a frozen service, and after mixing spread it ultra thin and roll up. Service was good, even though everyone is made to order while you wait. Cost was $7.75 and I think that's very reasonable for the product.Such a treat during this hot wave we're in. Can't wait to go back and try another!"

Sweet Petit Desserts

★★★★★ 4.6 (55) • $

"Honestly I would give SPD 3.5 stars but since that's not an option I have to give 3. I stopped by SPD on a whim after coming from Pokè Hut. I had been wanting to try them for awhile and finally happen to stumble upon its location. Upon walking in I was greeted by the owner, Taren, who was talking to two other ladies. I can honestly say Taren was superrr sweet. Her and I talked for about 45-min - 1 hr. She is a super sweet lady.However, when it comes to the desserts they are decent but I wouldn't pick coming to SPD over other locations in Cincy. There are plenty of bakeries that make the same kind of desserts that I would prefer. I do like the concept of small bites as it's a way to indulge and not feel like your over indulging. It's also a good idea for different party occasions (i.e. weddings, birthdays, showers, etc.). I tried the Red Velvet Cookie Sandwich, Lemon Bar, Oatmeal Creme Pie, Strawberry Cupcake, and a Brownie. Each dessert was decent. My favorite out of the four was the Lemon Bar. Their selection is also small. I would say they have about 7-8 items to choose from or that's what it was the day I went. Overall, SPD is a cute shop with a good concept of small bites."

Tres Belle Cakes

★★★★☆ 4.1 (68) • $

"My God son graduated from St. X this week and his graduation cake came fron Tres Belle. When I went to pick up the cake, I couldn't help but get a few little treats. I got a Tiramisu macaron which tasted like it was in a fridge too long and two little oatmeal and raisin cookie sandwiches which were awesome! On to my cake retrieving mission. Tres Belle was SUPPOSED to be the only bakery in the city that did the kind of cake that his mom wanted. She wanted a Sprinkle Explosion Cake with blue and white frosting on the cake (St. X colors) and the cake itself the color of the college that he's going to attend. For those Yelpers who are not familiar with an explosion cake, I'll fill you in. When you cut into the cake, it is dyed the colors that you want and sprinkles or candy spill out from the center of the cake when it's cut . They are really cool and quite pretty. Well, he cut into his cake and SURPRISE... NO SPRINKLES... NO NOTHING spilling out of the cake. Just a plain ole cake with frosting. Don't get me wrong, people ate the cake and liked it but it was just a cake. Nothing special. 3 stars because they didn't deliver."

Elé Cake Company

★★★★☆ 3.7 (78) • $$

"Ordered a heart shaped cake when picked up it wasn't quite right but they fixed it immediately great service the flavor of choice was red velvet with buttercream icing every one enjoyed it very moist not to thick in the past we've ordered and it was a lil thick Ele is our go to for celebration cakes and this one was one of the Best"

Week-end Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (57)

"This is my favorite burger restaurant in the city. I feel like their basic burger is very reminiscent of In n Out."

Dixie Chili

★★★★☆ 3.9 (69) • $

"As always, great service with happy smiles. We love Dixie Chili! Don't forget to get a slice of chocolate cake for dessert."

Sweeterie

★★★★★ 4.6 (41) • $$

"Let me start by saying I do not like sweets...or cake...or the texture of cake. Let me now say, WOW!!!!!!!!! Didn't know this place existed we kind of stumbled upon it but I am sure glad we did. With all these cupcakeries popping up it's kind of hard to seperate the good ones from the phonies. This place does it right. This is not some mom pumpin out cupcakes for the soccer team. This is a pastry chef that knows what she is doing. We got the buttercream white chocolate and the cherry almond. When I took a bite of the first one I thought wow, this is the best cupcake I have ever eaten. Then I tried the second one., and thought no THIS is the best one I have ever eaten. These cupcakes are not super duper sweet. They have layers of flavor more like food than sweets. You bite into it and immediatly get the buttery savory flavor and then a hint of the icy cool chocolate finish. If all cupcakes tasted like this I would weigh 2,000 pounds. I have been thinking about this damn cupcake for like a week straight. Too bad it's all the way in mariemont. But whenever I make the trip out there this place will be the stop on my list!"

El Rodeo

★★★★☆ 3.6 (64) • $$

"For some of the best Mexican food in Avon by far. Their service is exceptional, drinks delicious and it's a go to for us at least twice per month!"

RJS Tacos & Burritos

★★★★☆ 4.1 (49) • $

"I eat these tacos every Friday. I get American style shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. I love them. It's delicious and very filling. They are speedy and offer delivery and pick up options."

Bebo's Artisan Burgers And Frappes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44) • $$

"We ordered the Latin Lover and the Gringo with fries for delivery. The burgers and fries all traveled well. The burgers were both delicious and absolutely worth the price. The Parmesan Garlic Truffle Steak Fries were fresh, slightly crispy with a fluffy potatoey inside. The seasoning was fantastic. No condiments were necessary. By the time I finished my burger and fries there was nary a crumb to be found!I look forward to stopping by the shop sometime and getting a burger hot off the grill."

Le Torte Dolci

★★★★★ 4.5 (38) • $$$

"First time at this bakery. Can't wait to go back. Great looking bakery case. Cream horns and other baked goods we tried were fantastic! I live about 25 miles away and would drive there for just this bakery. The staff were very helpful and so pleasant. Small, quaint atmosphere."

Super Scoops Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.7 (34)

"This place in Cross Pointe offers some enjoyable ice cream treats. The location on the end of the plaza made it easy to find. The facility is simple with three or four tables. The service was friendly and polite when we visited. We shared a two-scoop dish with cinnamon and dark chocolate. The ice cream had a great taste and texture. They are a bit expensive but it was worth it. We'll look forward to our next chance to visit."

Cake, Hope, & Love

★★★★☆ 3.6 (57) • $$

"Order some amazing cookie tarts for curbside pickup! We can't stress this enough, they were divine!!!"