Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR

Name: Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR
Address: 1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 762-0390
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

429 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Sugar n’ Spice has been delighting Cincinnati area diners with its secret-recipe Wispy Thin Pancakes, Huge Fluffy Omelettes, Signature Creative Sandwiches, Specials and more for over 75 years. The breakfast and lunch menu has changed little since Mort Keller established the restaurant in 1941. Today, Sugar n’ Spice prides itself on creating a fun, comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere, serving the same great food that has kept people coming back for generations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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Takeout

(513) 762-0390

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Daily: 7:00am - 3:00 pm;
Phone number
(513) 762-0390
Website
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Cross street
12th Street
Parking details
A parking lot directly across from the Diner on Sycamore is available to the public; it is a pay lot, so just make sure you display your ticket properly. Ziegler Garage is also an option north on Sycamore Street. It is located across from the pool/ playground. Please note that M - F, the lot behind our diner is not open to the public.
Additional
Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Original
- (2) Half Order$3.50
- (4) Full Order$5.50
Blueberry
- (2) Half Order$4.00
- (4) Full Order$6.50
Chocolate Chip
- (2) Half Order$4.00
- (4) Full Order$6.50
Banana
- (2) Half Order$4.00
- (4) Full Order$6.50
French Toast
- (1) Half Order$3.50
- (2) Full Order$6.50
Belgian Waffle
- (1)$6.50
Blueberry Waffle
- (1)$7.50
Cinnamon Waffle
- (1)$6.50

Additional Toppings

for $1 each

Peach
Blueberry
Wild Cherry
Strawberry
Pecans
Chocolate Chips

Sugar N' Spice Favorites*

Breakfast Sandwiches$6.50
Made the way you like it! 1 egg with choice of 1 meat n' 1 cheese n' choice of white or wheat bread. Meats: bacon / turkey sausage / pork sausage smoked sausage / ham. Cheese: american / swiss / cheddar / mozzarella / feta pepper jack / cream cheese
Slaughterhouse Five$13.00
sausage link, pork patty, smoked sausage, 1 bacon n' half a goetta, 2 eggs any style, home fries n' white or wheat toast
Corned Beef Hash$11.00
2 eggs any style, corned beef hash n' toasted english muffin
Biscuit N' Gravy$8.25
with 2 sausage patties n' choice of home fries or hash browns
Shredded Pork Biscuit N' Gravy$11.00
2 eggs any style, southern gravy n' choice of home fries or hash browns
Prime Rib N' Eggs$15.00
six ounce prime rib, 2 eggs any style, home fries or hash browns n' white or wheat toast
Eggs Benedict$11.00
2 eggs any style, ham, bacon, turkey or pork sausage on a toasted english muffin n' hollandaise sauce on top with hash browns or home fries
Breakfast Platter$10.00
2 eggs any style, hash browns or home fries, white or wheat toast n' your choice of sausage, bacon or ham
Breakfast Burrito or Quesadilla$12.00
grilled flour tortilla stuffed with hash browns, 2 eggs scrambled, chorizo (spicy sausage), cheddar cheese and a side of house-made spanish sauce n' sour cream too
Waffles N' Wings$12.00
belgian or cinnamon waffle n' 4 chicken wings
Salmon Platter$14.00
2 eggs any style, 2 salmon patties, choice of home fries, hash browns or grits n' white or wheat toast
Breakfast Special$10.00
2 eggs any style, 2 wispy thin pancakes or 1 french toast with your choice of sausage, bacon or ham

What 429 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for Brunch
Cincinnati / Dayton
Kid Friendly
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Great for Brunch
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Julie
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My omelette was phenomenal!!! The hostess awesome as well as our server!!!
EG
EurekaGirl
Cincinnati
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
The food was fine nothing special. We were seated at the time of our reservation, but the service was slow - it took quite a long time to get our food a bit much if you have kids with you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
AMAZING. Loved the vibes, loved the waffles, and of course loved the ducks
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town to celebrate our granddaughter’s birthday, so we decided to have her birthday breakfast at SNS. Great food, service, and ambiance!
i
ievelyn
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience5
More of an ambiance diner than anything special in terms of service/food. Definitely a cool spot to try for aesthetics, but make sure to get a reservation if going. Usually a long wait
SR
SonyaR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
This was the first time in the many years that I have been going to this restaurant that I was extremely disappointed. The service was good but it was extremely slow waiting for our food many of the other patrons were so discouraged that they just left before they even got their food and once we did get our food it wasn't up to the same standards that were used to getting from this place so hopefully they were just having a bad day
AH
AllyH
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite brunch spots in the city. Super kid-friendly (our daughter's favorite place). Food is amazing, service was great. Highly recommend a reservation ahead of time, especially on the weekends. Can't wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Had a reservation and had to wait 25 minutes to be seated unorganized employees as well as management. Half of my food was cold and the other warm. As well as my family members. We were visiting for the music festival and they were to overwhelm with the volume of people and it seemed they were under staff
M
Mone
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Aubree, our server. We have had her before.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
It was very loud to the point the waitress could not hear us to take our order. And then I could not find our waitress after she took our order to get a refill of coffee. It was very disappointing. We go to sugar and spice about once a month and always have a great time. I’m hoping this was a fluke and will not be the new normal.
JM
JenniferM
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!
KG
KarriG
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great visit while visiting Cincinnati. Really appreciated the friendly service. My son spilled his apple juice and we were moved and not made to feel like a burden. Food was yummy and it came quickly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience - great atmosphere, food, and service. The staff was very friendly. The food came to the table in a timely manner and was simply delicious. We will return.
JJ
JennyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, server was very attentive. Food was better than expected. Loved the open table app table was ready upon our arrival.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
Cute diner and cool atmosphere but REALLY disappointment in most everything else. Took 40 minutes to get our food. We arrived at 11 and ordered as soon as possible and received it at 1140. I ordered eggs Benedict and got HARD BOILED eggs. My sister ordered eggs over medium and they were over hard. They replaced my eggs Benedict and the SECOND were soft boiled eggs. The manager said they "pre boil" the eggs for the eggs Benedict and that's been their recipe for 40 years. Wait ... WHAT? You can't pre -boil poached eggs. Had to send the second one back too. It's been 50 minutes now and I still don't have food and my family is finishing theirs. Very disappointing. Edit to add: manager tried a 3rd entree, the Philly omelet. She expedited it really quick but it wasn't very good. It was about double the onions I'd expect. Hardly any meat. Didn't even eat a third of it. Not worth talking home. So disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
DB
DarlaB
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time! Food was good and service was excellent.
KA
KrisA
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful breakfast! Food was great. Our server was on top of our orders and needs! And the kids loved the ducks!!
MB
MicheleB
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Huge portions for a reasonable price! Great ambiance!
AB
AngelaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
I love sugar and spice reading rd but the diner was horrible the food was bad the service was horrible and the service was bad as well but the place i beautiful…..
HS
HollyS
Cincinnati
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
The food was ok, but there were ants crawling all over the wall and some on our table. I told the server and she offered to wipe them off w a wet rag. This is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed with a professional. We couldn’t enjoy your brunch bc of the ants and the diner being dirty in general.
J
Jess
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
This is a very lovely restaurant! Everyone was very friendly and the ambiance was so adorable !! I loved the breakfast/heaven mural on the ceiling. The only thing that was a miss was the food- it was quite burnt and needed some salt and pepper. Everything else was great though!!
MM
MMMM
Cincinnati
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
food is good, not great. there are better places for breakfast but the atmosphere is great. it can get VERY loud in there though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place for a brunch with friends! The Breakfast Platter was delicious and you get a lot of food for an affordable price. Will definitely be back!
r
rosie
Cincinnati
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Wow- Yikes I did not expect this. Under cooked eggs. Had to ask for everything, coffee, silverware. Not enough help? :( Food was just fair, maybe a bad day? Sugar and Spice not so nice. I won't return.
LE
Like2Eat
Cincinnati
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Not sure what was going on. Been here before when the service was great and the food delicious. But for some reason today was just the opposite. Plus the place could use a good cleaning. I will give it another chance and keep my fingers crossed that today was just a bad day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A family trip to see the Dodgers play the Reds
LH
LHCincinnati
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
We had a great server Food was okay, nothing that couldn’t have been made at home. Portions were fine.
L
Lauren
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The atmosphere was fun and food was good. We went on a busy Sunday but it took over an hour to get our food after we sat down (about 50 minutes after we ordered), which seemed very long for omelets and pancakes.
MB
MollyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It is a fun, bright place. The people are wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We came in on a Saturday at 11:30 AM. Took us about 20 minutes to be acknowledged by our server. She was very sweet and we could tell they were slammed. They gave us water as we sat down, so we did not mind as much. Gave us time to look at the menu. Our food took an hour; which was a bit unexpected since it was a diner. I think they may have been short staffed? I ordered the fried chicken and waffles, coffee and a bloody Mary. The bloody Mary was absolutely delicious! Waffle was excellent, fried chicken (tenders) was decent. I wanted to love their coffee because their mugs are just so darling but the coffee was hardly drinkable. No one in our party that ordered it asked for a second cup of coffee. I will definitely... be returning though, just not a fan of the coffee. The omelets are as big as your head and the fried potatoes are also delicious! A litte cute gem!
CR
CharlieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for our large party for brunch. Lots of great breakfast options with fast, friendly service. Would recommend to anyone!
RS
ReadnSing
Cleveland
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
In a serious tone the hostess said we were 3 minutes late. We pointed out we were on time and had to wait while they seated the two parties in front of us. My husband and daughter enjoyed their pancakes. I’m lactose intolerant so I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs. I was disappointed because the hash was mostly mushy and not crispy. I didn’t enjoy eating it. One side of the English muffin was overdone browned. I only ate one half with strawberry jam.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great nostalgic old fashioned diner!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
We went there today for my daughter 5th birthday we have gone every year for her birthday. We were very excited as we love this place. We decided to try the OTR location this year. Strongly disappointed is what we left with. We waited 45 minutes for our food to find out after asking where it was and if our 5,3, and 10 month old food could come out soon, the waitress informed us she never rang in our order and they were rushing it. There was NO apology and she never told us that incident happened and that’s why we waited with very very hungry little kids! It was in acceptable with the little kids to not let us know what happened and it could have been forgiven. But to hid it and then realize it 45 minutes later!
G
Grace
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful visit! Great service, great food and really fun decor & atmosphere! The service was great from the friendly hostess to servers and attentive management stopping by. Our young kiddos loved the ducks & fun ambiance. We’ll definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time and great food. Service was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family lives coming here for breakfast. Great food, great service and staff. Always a good time and we’ll worth the price and the drive.
M
Mrjackson77
Cincinnati
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love Sugar n Spice! Always good food, great atmosphere and service. However this visit, it was FREEZING cold. My kids had to go outside to warm up. Other customers were going back to their cars to get jackets. I know it’s hot in the kitchen, but try not to freeze your customers.
M
Mary
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Love the restaurant but noise level needs to be addressed Put up some sound absorbing boards on the walls.

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You can order delivery directly from Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR using the Order Online button. Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 762-0390.

Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR is rated 4.4 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 762-0390

Other options

Order online

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1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
12th Street
Neighborhood
Over the Rhine
Hours of operation
Daily: 7:00am - 3:00 pm;
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A parking lot directly across from the Diner on Sycamore is available to the public; it is a pay lot, so just make sure you display your ticket properly. Ziegler Garage is also an option north on Sycamore Street. It is located across from the pool/ playground. Please note that M - F, the lot behind our diner is not open to the public.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/
Phone number
(513) 762-0390

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Sugar n' Spice Diner - OTR

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Eggs Benedict

Hash Browns

Corned Beef Hash

Original Wispy Thin Pancakes

Original

Blueberry

Chocolate Chip

Banana

French Toast

Belgian Waffle

Blueberry Waffle

Cinnamon Waffle

Additional Toppings

Peach

Blueberry

Wild Cherry

Strawberry

Pecans

Chocolate Chips

Sugar N' Spice Favorites*

Breakfast Sandwiches$6.50

Slaughterhouse Five$13.00

Corned Beef Hash$11.00

Biscuit N' Gravy$8.25

Shredded Pork Biscuit N' Gravy$11.00

Prime Rib N' Eggs$15.00

Eggs Benedict$11.00

Breakfast Platter$10.00

Breakfast Burrito or Quesadilla$12.00

Waffles N' Wings$12.00

Salmon Platter$14.00

Breakfast Special$10.00

Tag-A-longs

Corned Beef Hash*

Chicken Breast*$6.00

Salmon Patty*

Kosher Salami*

Chorizo*

Ham Steak*

Bacon*

Goetta*

Sausage Links*

Sausage Patties*

Turkey Sausage*

Smoked Sausage*$3.00

Hot Oatmeal (Plain)$4.50

Two Eggs* N' Toast$3.75

Bagel N' Cream Cheese$3.00

Plain or Raisin Bagel$2.00

Raisin Toast$2.00

Texas Toast

English Muffin$1.50

Rye Toast$1.50

White or Wheat Toast$1.25

Hash Browns$2.75

Home Fries$2.75

French Fries (Hand-Cut)$2.50

Grits$2.25

Cheese$1.00

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