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French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH

French Crust Cafe & Bistro

4.6 (824)
$30 and under
Contemporary French
1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The French Crust Café is a little bit of Paris in the heart of Over-The-Rhine. Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel welcomes you to his charming café for classic French fare with a contemporary twist. This popular Café offers everything from classic breakfast dishes like Eggs Benedict to delicious dinner entree's like Salmon en Persillade. French pastries and chocolates from Master Chocolatier, Jean Philippe Solnom. Jean Robert enjoys offering his Family Dinner Meals to-go and a Thursday evening 4-course special dinner. Please contact the restaurant directly for more details on the special features.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    Corner of Elm & W Elder Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Multiple public parking lots are available on W Elder Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 824 people are saying

French Crust Cafe & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for brunch

  • Cincinnati

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Crust Cafe & Bistro offers an upscale yet approachable ambiance with "outstanding, authentic French food." Guests rave about the "amazing quiches" and "scrumptious" meals. The attentive and friendly service enhances the dining experience. While some dishes occasionally fall short, the overall atmosphere and culinary delights ensure a memorable visit.
824 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javier was fantastic & the food was Fabulous as usual Great service with great food equals why we continue to return

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  2. Annie

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful brunch experience on Father's Day! The feel of this restaurant is very upscale but approachable. The food is delicious and the value is good. Will definitely be coming back!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Dionna

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My recent brunch at French Crust was largely enjoyable. My husband's omelet with the soup du jour was lovely. However, I was disappointed not to have been informed about an omelet du jour, as I likely would have chosen that. My croissant sandwich with a fried egg fell short; the egg wasn't cooked to my request of over hard, and the bacon was overcooked. Despite these minor issues, I'd still return to French Crust. Next time, I'll either try a different dish or be very specific with my order, and I'll be sure to inquire about the daily specials

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Weird smell and taste in my latte and my omelette was severely undercooked and runny

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  5. Lauren

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been a few times now and always have a wonderful time. The food and drinks were delicious, service was great. We’ll be back again

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  6. Katelyn

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love French crust every time we go, it's the best spot for a brunch that feels a bit more elevated. Perfect for Mother's Day, it's our go-to spot!

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  7. Safi VIP

    Virginia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food . Quick service . Definitely coming back soon

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  8. Doug

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiche Lorraine and Cesar salad were the best I've ever had.

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  9. Emily VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch; first time visit. I ordered the FCC ham and swiss; fine but unremarkable. We tried all 3 soup offerings and all 3 had no flavor, completely under-seasoned. The creamy chicken had a heavy flour taste. $42 bill and I won't be back; very disappointed.

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  10. Ms. Inyeai

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The tables are wobbly and caused a drink to spill

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FAQs

French Crust Cafe & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 455-3720.

French Crust Cafe & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for French Crust Cafe & Bistro

1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Elm & W Elder Street
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Multiple public parking lots are available on W Elder Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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