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Friendly Stop Cafe: Restaurant Reviews

985 Congress Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45246-4445
(513) 771-7427
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Ranked #124 of 1,162 restaurants in Cincinnati
Price range: $0 - $8
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dayton, Ohio
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“Great little place for something different.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013 via mobile

This is a great little place with good food. Great place to go when looking for somewhere unique. Enjoy the desserts.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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“Cozy little stop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

COzy , down to earth atmosphere. License plates adorn the wall all around you. I had the Mushroom Burger. I highly recommend it. Order the fries on the side instead of the chips.
I also had the Chicken White Chili. Yum !
My friends had the salmon burger and the Reuben. All reported a god sandwich.
Make sure to bring cash but an ATM is on premises. Evidentally they can keep reatil costs lower by taking cash only.
Plan to go back soon. Also in the summer the deck is open . A nice place to drink and hang out and catch some good food !

  • Visited December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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“Excellent burger, reasonably quick service at lunch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

The food here was excellent, and sitting out on the second story balcony gave a nice refreshing breeze in the middle of August. The service was good, and the food came out reasonably quickly. Try the cajun burger!

  • Visited August 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“Great laid back local stop.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

As a great fresh menu with super prices. Deck in the summer. Locals but dont let that stop you as very friendly group always welcoming.

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Dayton, Ohio
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“Great Burgers and Prices”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2010

I have previously been to the Friendly Stop for lunch many years and ago and stopped back August 8, 2010. The place is still small but has added an upperdeck and what appears to be a small private dining/party area. The service was quick and the food good. I had the spicy Peppercorn hamburger with chips which was very good. My husband had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and bread and butter. The total with tip was under 20 dollars. Very good food for a great price. Just don't expect fancy food, clothes or prices. It's a great little corner bar restaurant with a friendly neighborly feel.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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