Taft Café

4.5

44 Reviews

$30 and under

Café

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 352-5147
Website
http://taftmuseum.org/Cafe
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking

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)

Crepe du Jour$15.00
Ask your server about our Crepe special!
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

Coffee & Tea

We proudly serve Sidewinder Coffee and Churchill's Fine Teas

Espresso$3.00
Americano$4.00
Cappuccino$4.50
Latte Hot/Iced$5.00
Milk and Flavor options available!
Coffee$4.00
Decaf/Regular
Churchill's Tea$4.00
Taft English Breakfast Black Blend, African Sunrise Green Blend, Sweet Mango Herbal Blend

What 44 people are saying

Taft Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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

Taft Café, nestled within the Taft Museum, offers a delightful culinary escape with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Its cozy ambiance and beautiful downtown setting make it perfect for brunch or lunch. Despite a limited menu, the "attentive" staff and "quiet ambiance" enhance the dining experience, encouraging repeat visits.

44 Reviews

E
Ed
Dallas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly, attentive people. Enjoyed experience and great food.
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Laurie
Cincinnati5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server went above and beyond! Professional yer friendly- superb experience!
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Nancy
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Out English muffins were not toasted, there was only one server who had to wait tables, buss tables and serve tables and 5 new tables sat at once. She did the best she could and we all Felt sorry for her.
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Karen VIP
Cincinnati45 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. The cafe is delightful, food was excellent, and service great. It’s so nice to have a walk through the museum after brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy food in a beautiful, downtown setting. Perfect for a lunch date.
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Debbie
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
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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FAQs

Taft Café is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 9 times today

316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking

Website
http://taftmuseum.org/Cafe
Phone number
(513) 352-5147

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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)

Crepe 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

Coffee & Tea

Espresso$3.00

Americano$4.00

Cappuccino$4.50

Latte Hot/Iced$5.00

Coffee$4.00

Churchill's Tea$4.00

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