The Echo

The Echo in Hyde Park Square is everything you need for brunch or a traditional diner ambiance. The Echo is the same as it has been, and you can expect the food to be consistently amazing!Cost effective and large portions!There are no reservations, it is first come; first serve. Sundays are very busy, and the tables turn quickly. The earlier you arrive, the less likely you'll have a wait. Arriving, download the Park Cincy app for on street meter parking prior to arrival. Parking lot - off Edward's, small entrance for parking lot, multiple non pay spots on street around the square Enter The Echo through two doors into a vintage diner complete with a horseshoe bar optionSelf seating until busyFull menu and cocktails available including mimosa buckets Must haves - lumberjack special, pancakes, egg white and spinach omelet Crave worthy - biscuits and gravyWe did not order anything that we would recommend against! We ordered a total of 6 meals, 10 beverages, and were in and out in under 60 minutes Tea - options quite limited with paper bag tea. Of importance, Earl Grey and English Breakfast available Coffee - diner drip coffee was amazing, mixed coffee drinks were great!Cocktails - Bloody Mary was delicious, we sampled others *finding drink options was hard on the menu. They're in the middle of the menu!Service - incredible, fast, effective, and they all worked together so no food sat and waited for "your server"Restrooms - small. One stall with door, floors were somewhat slippery getting to them. I nearly fell so be aware Volume - talkative folks, no music, great in the early morning, quite loud as the morning wears onNo dress code, but it's at The Square, so wear something that you won't mind running into most folks you know!

The echo is a staple among the local Cincinnati folk, but does it live up to the hype? Ample street parking. Although busy, there was minimal wait on a Sunday brunch, quick service at the counter. Food was reasonably priced most dishes topped out at $14. Had their most popular "hot mess" which was just an amalgamation of different breakfast items thrown into a plate. Food took 20 minutes to come out.This dish was truly a hot mess but as a whole surprisedly went well together. The eggs were cooked perfectly as scrambled medium but unseasoned, the gravy was pretty bland and thick, the bacon was chopped and plentiful and semi crispy, sausage bits added a earthy texture to the dish. The potatoes were cooked appropriately but unseasoned. Overall, it was okay but I would try something else next time.Old fashioned diner vibe and was relatively clean. Personally there are better brunch places in Cincinnati, but if you're craving simple ingredients and reasonable prices I can see why you would come to The Echo.

Stopped in for lunch and it was exactly what we were looking for. Small local diner full of regulars and quick food. The dining area was clean and our server was friendly.The food was average but it's what we expected. The potatoes could have been better than typical frozen ones. The omelette was large and filling but I was disappointed that the sausage was more like ground beef rather than breakfast sausage.Overall, good option for breakfast on this side of town.

Love a good diner! The food and vibe was exactly what I expected--casual, no frills, friendly service and really good diner breakfast. I've been told the wait can be long sometimes, but my husband and I were sat right away at the counter. I think we can right before the breakfast rush on a Sunday. I was very pleased with the selection of breakfast items, and look forward to making my way through the menu over time. I got an omelet and was very happy! While simple, the home fries and toast actually stood out. I will definitely be back!

Great food, speedy and friendly service despite it being a busy Saturday morning! I always try to get goetta whenever I visit Cincinnati and this hit the spot.

Everytime I am back in Cincy, the Echo is an absolute must. The delicious food, timeless diner atmosphere, quick service, everything is great. My go-to is Steph's Sampler with chocolate chip pancakes, 100% recommend! We also tried the Flying Pig Sandwich, a great combo of sweet and savory! If you have room, try the hot chocolate, a classic.

Small, busy, diner-feel cafe full of locals and friendly service. Has great counter service and diner-style breakfast. I enjoyed a build-your-own omelette with fresh fruit and a side of good local conversation. I recommend this understated local diner for breakfast.

If you are an ever in Cincinnati YOU NEED to come try the echo. Because I can guarantee you will not get much of a better breakfast than here. We came here both of the mornings we were in Cincinnati, and we are glad we did. We got the baguette French toast with eggs and home fries, and we were pleasantly surprised. The baguette French toast had the perfect amount of sweetness while not being overpowering, and eating a strawberry slice with a bite is heavenly. We love our scrambled eggs runny, and that is exactly how they make them. They are some of the best eggs I have ever had, and the home fries has the perfect amount of seasonings. And as far as service and atmosphere goes, it's just your standard diner. Well done, we were impressed!

My husband and I finally made it to The Echo for breakfast and were happy to stop in. This is a diner with booths, and a very big counter that is in the center of the restaurant. We grabbed a booth and took in the diner vibe.My husband ordered the Hot Mess while I settled on The Lumberjack. We were both eyeing the variations of Eggs Benedict on the menu too, but decided to try something only The Echo offers.The Hot Mess was loaded with home fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage then topped with gravy and cheese. My husband ordered an English Muffin for his toast, and an extra side of bacon which was perfectly cooked to a golden crisp.The Lumberjack was scrambled eggs with a generous mixture of goetta, banana peppers, and pepper jack cheese. The side of potato cakes resemble mini hashbrown squares. The side of gravy and biscuit rounded out The Lumberjack which was more than filling.The food was hot and tasty, I just found the gravy too thick, and not full of flavor like a country gravy or pepper gravy would be. The biscuit was buttery and pillowy which is a tasty bit of comfort that regular toast can't beat.The coffee was full of flavor, and the server made sure to keep it topped off when needed. Great experience and definitely now on our list for the next time we want to try something at The Echo.

I can't recommend this place as a vegan/vegetarian. This place needs to get into this millennium and offer some vegetarian or vegan options. It's 2024. At least offer some sort of non dairy milk for coffee! Sheesh. Service was fine. Others seemed to enjoy their food.