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French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH
French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH
French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH
French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH
French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH

French Crust Cafe & Bistro

4.8
4.8
810 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French
1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood 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 10:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 810 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 "excellent food and service" with a charming atmosphere. Diners rave about dishes like the "divine tuna Niçoise salad" and "amazing quiches". The bistro provides a "wonderful brunch spot" with friendly staff and high-quality ingredients. However, some find the seating cramped and service occasionally inconsistent.
810 Reviews
  1. Pam

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    i had a reservation and there were several tables open and hostess tried to sit us at a high top which i declined .The table clothes are nice and sever was very good .

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  2. Linda

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and delicious. The service was responsive and helpful. All-in-all, it was a wonderful dining experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a group of friends for Sunday Funday our service was amazing

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  4. Belinda

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the greeter at the front door to the wait staff, everyone was very friendly, personable, and helpful. And the food! Ooh la la! It was absolutely scrumptious. Every was prepared perfectly and the presentation was … well, perfect. We had a fabulous time!

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  5. Sarah

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the tuna Niçoise salad and the tuna was divine. Our neighboring diner slyly paid for our lunch and it was so sweet.

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  6. Darlene

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was wonderful. Very friendly staff and service was excellent

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  7. Nancy VIP

    Cincinnati118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun place for breakfast, brunch or lunch! High quality ingredients, creative menu options, good prices and value. Wish they had a couple more gluten free options but that is tricky at an authentically French bistro!

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  8. Lori VIP

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent brunch spot - our quiches were amazing. Service was okay…they were busy and bustling but it almost felt like we were just a number they were pushing through to get to the next set of diners. Pleasant staff, just not a great tone for a leisurely Sunday brunch.

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  9. Emma VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing, but we were a little disappointed with the food itself- the French onion soup was missing a lot of the flavor typical to the dish.

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  10. Lisa

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming atmosphere…Delicious foods…Excellent service. Awesome Sunday morning treat with the family.

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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 4.8 stars by 810 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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  5. Over the Rhine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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
  • Area
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00–15:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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