Taft Café

4.6

39 Reviews

$30 and under

Café

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café. Unwind with artfully prepared meals and easy take-away options if you’re on the go. Includes delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Located in downtown Cincinnati among the galleries and gardens of the Taft Museum of Art—it’s all part of the museum’s “palate” of experiences!

The Taft Café proudly partners with local suppliers.
Reservations for the Taft Café are recommended but not required. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional information

Location
316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 352-5147
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Chicken Salad Croissant$15.00
House chicken salad and greens, served on an El Camino Baking Co. Croissant
Turkey Club$16.00
Sliced turkey, roasted garlic aioli, Bacon, bacon jam, provolone, tomato, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough
French Onion Grilled Cheese$15.00
Wisconsin Cheese curds, gruyère, bacon, beefy caramelized onions, tomato, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough
Miso Chili Tofu$15.00
black garlic mayo, cucumbers, pickled carrots, greens, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough

Soup & Salads

Soupe du Jour$4.00
Choice of cup or bowl. Soup varieties vary.
Side Salad$5.00
Greens, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
Apple Baum$15.00
greens, watermelon radish, candied pepitas, apple, apple cider vinaigrette
Spring Chicken$18.00
Greens, chicken, asparagus, peas, pea tendrils, lemon vinaigrette

Brunch (Sat. - Sun. Only)

Fritta Du Jour$15.00
The Belmont$16.00
Blue Oven Bakery English muffin, ham, cheddar, fried egg, pickled red onion, cumberland sauce
Bad Boy Benny$15.00
Blue Oven Bakery Bad Boy bread, smoked salmon, eggs sunny side up, yuzu kosho hollandaise, everything seasoning
Brunchwich$16.00
El Camino Baking Company croissant, maple dijonnaise, cheddar, egg over-easy, greens, choice of bacon/ham/goetta/tofu

MAINS

Quiche Lorraine$15.00
w/ shallots, bacon, and gruyere
Quiche du Jour$15.00
Ask about the Day's Selection

Alcoholic Beverages

Archer Roose Wine$12.00
Fruili Pinto Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec Mendoza, Vento Bubbly, Vento Bubbly Rose
Beer$7.00
Bud Light, Braxton Storm, Rhinegeist Truth
Cocktails$12.00
Mimosa, Bloody Mary

What 39 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Best Value
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for brunch
Cincinnati / Dayton
Healthy
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for outdoor dining
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Cincinnati
Best Value
Cincinnati
Great for brunch
Cincinnati
Healthy
Cincinnati
Great for outdoor dining
Cincinnati
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lindner Family Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" and "delicious" food made from fresh ingredients. The cafe's "friendly" and "professional" service enhances its "elegant" atmosphere. Located in the Taft Museum, it provides an "upscale ambiance at an affordable price," making it a perfect complement to a museum visit.

39 Reviews

D
Debbie
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best museum cafe I've ever eaten in, and I've eaten in a lot.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food in served in a beautiful spot. Quiche never disappoints.
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Dick
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Art, architecture, ambiance, and an appetizing luncheon. A perfect combination!
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Roseanne
Cincinnati26 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
i didn’t like some herb or spice they put in their chicken salad…salad was okay
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Wendy VIP
Cincinnati10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Inside the Taft Museum, near the entrance, is a tiny bistro. My family and I made reservations for brunch on a Sunday and really enjoyed it. The menu choice is limited (but it is a tiny bistro) and unfortunately, the menu I looked at online before making a reservation had been changed over by the time we went. Two in our party are gluten intolerant, so we didn't have as much choice as we expected. However, we made do and everyone agreed that the food was delicious. Our server was a lovely man who had only been working there for a few months. He was attentive, helpful, cheerful, and very kind. The experience as a whole was great, and I will go back again.
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Richard
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for lunch with a light menu and creative cuisine.
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Cheri VIP
Cincinnati59 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took an out of town friend to see the museum and to have lunch. The grilled cheese and mushroom with rice soup were very good. The server had a lot of tables but was friendly Would highly suggest you make reservations as they only have a few tables and people we’re having to wait
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kimberly VIP
New York City49 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love this place for a quiet Lunch or Brunch. The food is always good and the atmosphere is lovely. Its a great opportunity to meet friends and take in the museum for a fun afternoon. Kind of like having a private club without expensive fees! Its worth a museum membership too. A nice way to switch up your lunch routine.
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Katherine VIP
Cincinnati16 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed our time there very much.
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Janet
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Customer Service was very good Food good too
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FAQs

Taft Café is rated 4.6 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Phone number
(513) 352-5147
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Taft Café

Make a reservation

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Nibbles

Scones$5.00

Blue Oven English Muffin$5.00

Croissant$5.00

Charcuterie et Fromage$20.00

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies$5.00

Carrot Cake$6.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissant$15.00

Turkey Club$16.00

French Onion Grilled Cheese$15.00

Miso Chili Tofu$15.00

Soup & Salads

Soupe du Jour$4.00

Side Salad$5.00

Apple Baum$15.00

Spring Chicken$18.00

Brunch (Sat. - Sun. Only)

Fritta Du Jour$15.00

The Belmont$16.00

Bad Boy Benny$15.00

Brunchwich$16.00

MAINS

Quiche Lorraine$15.00

Quiche du Jour$15.00

Alcoholic Beverages

Archer Roose Wine$12.00

Beer$7.00

Cocktails$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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