As far as we’re concerned, brunch is the most important meal of the day. It’s the perfect blend of breakfast foods, sandwiches and whatever else you’re craving at that late morning hour. There are no rules with brunch – and that’s the best part about it. Fortunately, Ohio is home to several amazing breakfast and bunch spots and one list just isn’t enough to cover them all. The following are 11 more of our favorite places for brunch in Ohio.
- The Blueberry Cafe (Bellbrook)
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Nat S./Flickr After you find yourself stuffed from the most satisfying brunch of your life, “The Muffin Man” comes around to entice you with warm, homemade muffins you simply can’t resist—no matter how stuffed you are. The Blueberry Cafe is located at 72 Bellbrook Plz, Bellbrook, OH 45305. Check out The Blueberry Cafe’s Facebook page to learn more.
- Tommy’s Diner (Columbus)
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Tommy’s Diner/Facebook For some of central Ohio’s best breakfast, lunch and brunch options, be sure to check out Tommy’s Diner, where you’ll feel right at home. (Pictured is the sticky bun waffle.) Tommy’s Diner is located at 914 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222. Visit Tommy’s Diner’s website to learn more.
- Sleepy Bee Cafe (Cincinnati and Blue Ash)
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April Dray/Only In Your State With two locations in the Cincinnati area, this popular brunch joint is particularly crowded between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All of the speciality sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies and breakfast options feature fresh, local ingredients. (Pictured is The Beekeeper with a Leaf Cutter Salad.) Sleepy Bee Cafe is located at 3098 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209 and 9514 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash, OH, 45242. To learn more, visit Sleepy Bee Cafe’s website.
- Nutcracker Family Restaurant (Pataskala)
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Nutcracker Family Restaurant/Facebook This family favorite 50s style diner features authentic jukeboxes, breakfast served all day and some of the best omelettes and eggs Benedict around. Nutcracker Family Restaurant is located at 63 E. Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062. For more information, visit Nutcracker Family Restaurant’s website.
- Lucky’s Cafe (Cleveland)
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Catticut P./Yelp This beloved cafe serves exceptional breakfast, lunch and dessert. Be sure to try the sausage gravy and biscuits and the pecan crusted bacon here. (Pictured is the popular dish, “Shipwreck.”) Lucky’s Cafe is located at 777 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113. For more information, visit the website for Lucky’s Cafe in Cleveland.
- Mom’s Restaurant (Franklin)
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Douglas H./Yelp Nobody does it better than mom, right? Connected to a gas station, this unsuspecting restaurant is a hidden gem that serves up exceptional, home-cooked breakfast food. We recommend ordering the biscuits and gravy (pictured) here. Mom’s Restaurant is located at 1111 William C Good Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. To learn more, visit the Facebook page for Mom’s Cafe.
- Star Diner (Maumee)
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Monica L./Yelp Hidden in a strip mall, Star Diner features amazing breakfast food that keeps Toledo area locals and visors alike coming back for more. (Pictured: Banana Foster French Toast.) Star Diner is located at 457 W Dussel Dr., Maumee, OH 43537. Check out Star Diner’s website to learn more.
- Taste of Belgium (Cincinnati)
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Taste of Belgium/Facebook This local favorite downtown Cincinnati eatery features “traditional Belgian food with a twist.” It is arguably one of the best places in the state to grab brunch. Taste of Belgium is located at 1133 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Check out Taste of Belgium’s website to learn more.
- Hamburger Inn Diner (Delaware)
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Hamburger Inn Diner/Facebook Don’t be fooled. This popular burger joint also serves up exceptional breakfast food. The cinnamon rolls (pictured) will blow your mind. Hamburger Inn Diner is located at 16 N Sandusky St., Delaware, OH 43015. To learn more, visit Hamburger Inn Diner’s website.
- Le Petit Triangle Café (Cleveland)
Le Petit Triangle Café/Yelp
Nivedita B./Yelp Petit but delicious, this lovely little cafe features exceptional brunch, soup and salad options. (Pictured is Croque Monsieur.) It is located at 1881 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113. To learn more, visit the website for Le Petit Triangle Café.
- Starliner Diner (Hilliard)
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Caroline C./Flickr This Cuban inspired menu features some award-winning breakfast you have to try. Pictured is The Farmer’s Omelette with Cuban toast. Starliner Diner is located at 4121 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026 Check out Starliner Diner’s website to learn more.
Have you been to any of these restaurants? What (and where) is your favorite place to have brunch in Ohio? Let us know in the comments below!
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After you find yourself stuffed from the most satisfying brunch of your life, “The Muffin Man” comes around to entice you with warm, homemade muffins you simply can’t resist—no matter how stuffed you are. The Blueberry Cafe is located at 72 Bellbrook Plz, Bellbrook, OH 45305. Check out The Blueberry Cafe’s Facebook page to learn more.
Tommy’s Diner/Facebook
Tommy’s Diner/Facebook
For some of central Ohio’s best breakfast, lunch and brunch options, be sure to check out Tommy’s Diner, where you’ll feel right at home. (Pictured is the sticky bun waffle.) Tommy’s Diner is located at 914 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222. Visit Tommy’s Diner’s website to learn more.
April Dray/Only In Your State
April Dray/Only In Your State
With two locations in the Cincinnati area, this popular brunch joint is particularly crowded between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All of the speciality sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies and breakfast options feature fresh, local ingredients. (Pictured is The Beekeeper with a Leaf Cutter Salad.) Sleepy Bee Cafe is located at 3098 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209 and 9514 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash, OH, 45242. To learn more, visit Sleepy Bee Cafe’s website.
Nutcracker Family Restaurant/Facebook
This family favorite 50s style diner features authentic jukeboxes, breakfast served all day and some of the best omelettes and eggs Benedict around. Nutcracker Family Restaurant is located at 63 E. Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062. For more information, visit Nutcracker Family Restaurant’s website.
Yukie P./Yelp
Catticut P./Yelp
This beloved cafe serves exceptional breakfast, lunch and dessert. Be sure to try the sausage gravy and biscuits and the pecan crusted bacon here. (Pictured is the popular dish, “Shipwreck.”) Lucky’s Cafe is located at 777 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113. For more information, visit the website for Lucky’s Cafe in Cleveland.
Mom’s Restaurant/Facebook
Douglas H./Yelp
Nobody does it better than mom, right? Connected to a gas station, this unsuspecting restaurant is a hidden gem that serves up exceptional, home-cooked breakfast food. We recommend ordering the biscuits and gravy (pictured) here. Mom’s Restaurant is located at 1111 William C Good Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. To learn more, visit the Facebook page for Mom’s Cafe.
Rob C./Yelp
Monica L./Yelp
Hidden in a strip mall, Star Diner features amazing breakfast food that keeps Toledo area locals and visors alike coming back for more. (Pictured: Banana Foster French Toast.) Star Diner is located at 457 W Dussel Dr., Maumee, OH 43537. Check out Star Diner’s website to learn more.
Rocky B./Yelp
Taste of Belgium/Facebook
This local favorite downtown Cincinnati eatery features “traditional Belgian food with a twist.” It is arguably one of the best places in the state to grab brunch. Taste of Belgium is located at 1133 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Check out Taste of Belgium’s website to learn more.
Hamburger Inn Diner/Facebook
Hamburger Inn Diner/Facebook
Don’t be fooled. This popular burger joint also serves up exceptional breakfast food. The cinnamon rolls (pictured) will blow your mind. Hamburger Inn Diner is located at 16 N Sandusky St., Delaware, OH 43015. To learn more, visit Hamburger Inn Diner’s website.
Le Petit Triangle Café/Yelp
Nivedita B./Yelp
Petit but delicious, this lovely little cafe features exceptional brunch, soup and salad options. (Pictured is Croque Monsieur.) It is located at 1881 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113. To learn more, visit the website for Le Petit Triangle Café.
Randy S./Yelp
Caroline C./Flickr
This Cuban inspired menu features some award-winning breakfast you have to try. Pictured is The Farmer’s Omelette with Cuban toast. Starliner Diner is located at 4121 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026 Check out Starliner Diner’s website to learn more.
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Address: The Blue Berry Café, 72 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook, OH 45305, USAAddress: 914 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222, USAAddress: 8 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USAAddress: 9514 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242, USAAddress: Nutcracker Family Restaurant, 63 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062, USAAddress: 777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USAAddress: 1111 William C Good Blvd, Franklin, OH 45005, USAAddress: 457 W Dussel Dr, Maumee, OH 43537, USAAddress: 3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209, USAAddress: 16 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015, USAAddress: 1881 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USAAddress: 4121 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
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brunch in ohio December 13, 2020 Elisa Regulski What are the best places to get breakfast in Ohio? Kick off your day in the best way possible at Wally Waffle in Akron. This welcoming little diner specializes in, you guessed it, fluffy waffles. Pair your tasty meal with a hot cup of coffee, and you’ll be in business. For more scrumptious breakfasts, visit Whipple Cafe in Canton. Their hash browns are crispy and delicious, and the bacon is always cooked perfectly. For even more mouthwatering meals, visit Sugar n’ Spice in Cincinnati. Sink your teeth into one of their omelettes and prepare to be amazed. What are the best diners in Ohio? There are so many wonderful diners in Ohio. Football fans will definitely want to visit Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville. This quirky eatery is decked out in Ohio State sports memorabilia, and the food is absolutely delicious. For another fun dining experience, visit Diner 23 in Waverly. The interior has a classic ‘50s look, with red vinyl booths and checkered floorboards. Eating here feels like taking a step back in time. What are the best sandwich shops in Ohio? Known for their epic corned beef sandwiches, Slyman’s Restaurant is a must-visit. Really - these dishes are humongous. It’ll definitely keep you feeling full and happy all day long. Katzinger’s Delicatessen is another famous sandwich shop in Ohio. Be sure to order their famous reuben! If you want to learn more about our state’s amazing eats, check out our list of the best sandwiches in Ohio.
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brunch in ohio
December 13, 2020
Elisa Regulski
What are the best places to get breakfast in Ohio? Kick off your day in the best way possible at Wally Waffle in Akron. This welcoming little diner specializes in, you guessed it, fluffy waffles. Pair your tasty meal with a hot cup of coffee, and you’ll be in business. For more scrumptious breakfasts, visit Whipple Cafe in Canton. Their hash browns are crispy and delicious, and the bacon is always cooked perfectly. For even more mouthwatering meals, visit Sugar n’ Spice in Cincinnati. Sink your teeth into one of their omelettes and prepare to be amazed. What are the best diners in Ohio? There are so many wonderful diners in Ohio. Football fans will definitely want to visit Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville. This quirky eatery is decked out in Ohio State sports memorabilia, and the food is absolutely delicious. For another fun dining experience, visit Diner 23 in Waverly. The interior has a classic ‘50s look, with red vinyl booths and checkered floorboards. Eating here feels like taking a step back in time. What are the best sandwich shops in Ohio? Known for their epic corned beef sandwiches, Slyman’s Restaurant is a must-visit. Really - these dishes are humongous. It’ll definitely keep you feeling full and happy all day long. Katzinger’s Delicatessen is another famous sandwich shop in Ohio. Be sure to order their famous reuben! If you want to learn more about our state’s amazing eats, check out our list of the best sandwiches in Ohio.
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Kick off your day in the best way possible at Wally Waffle in Akron. This welcoming little diner specializes in, you guessed it, fluffy waffles. Pair your tasty meal with a hot cup of coffee, and you’ll be in business. For more scrumptious breakfasts, visit Whipple Cafe in Canton. Their hash browns are crispy and delicious, and the bacon is always cooked perfectly. For even more mouthwatering meals, visit Sugar n’ Spice in Cincinnati. Sink your teeth into one of their omelettes and prepare to be amazed.
What are the best diners in Ohio?
There are so many wonderful diners in Ohio. Football fans will definitely want to visit Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville. This quirky eatery is decked out in Ohio State sports memorabilia, and the food is absolutely delicious. For another fun dining experience, visit Diner 23 in Waverly. The interior has a classic ‘50s look, with red vinyl booths and checkered floorboards. Eating here feels like taking a step back in time.
What are the best sandwich shops in Ohio?
Known for their epic corned beef sandwiches, Slyman’s Restaurant is a must-visit. Really - these dishes are humongous. It’ll definitely keep you feeling full and happy all day long. Katzinger’s Delicatessen is another famous sandwich shop in Ohio. Be sure to order their famous reuben! If you want to learn more about our state’s amazing eats, check out our list of the best sandwiches in Ohio.
