Coffee Emporium - Artisanal coffee beans & loose-leaf teas, plus pastries and small bites. Emily recommends the Bumble Buzz!

Deeper Roots - Local coffee roaster serving specialty coffee and pastries. Matt recommends a cup of the daily drip or Honey Bear for something sweeter!

Sleepy Bee Café - Sleepy Bee Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and suppliers. The menu offers both healthy and decadent options, and has many offerings for those seeking gluten-free meals. Voted the Best Breakfast in Cincinnati every year since 2019, as well as being featured in National Geographic as their favorite brunch in the city!

Sacred Beast Diner - a modern bar & diner in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. Their motto is: "Simple Food. Taken Seriously." Try the burger or lemon ricotta pancakes!

Sugar’n’Spice - Bright 1941 pit stop with a vintage vibe serving homestyle cooking like burgers, omelets & pancakes.

Arnold’s Bar and Grill- Lively haunt for American food (with vegan options) & live tunes in a historic, art-adorned space. Cincinnati’s oldest running tavern! This was also the spot Emily first met Dan and Shay (Matt’s brother and sister-in-law).

Mazunte- Small casual authentic Mexican taqueria with some of the best tacos in the city

The Alcove by Mad Tree- An urban oasis kitchen + bar with farm-to-table foods, craft cocktails, and a spacious outdoor patio

Rhinegeist Brewery - Taproom located in a historic bottling plant offering house-brewed beers, Ping-Pong, cornhole & TVs

Ghost Baby-Unique, subterranean gathering place with moody lighting, craft cocktails & live music. Reservations recommended.

Pins Mechanical - Duck pin bowling and arcade with full bar

Sundry and Vice - Striking, well-appointed cocktail spot with a tin ceiling & vintage feel offering inventive drinks