Rave Reviews for Cincinnati's Sugar n' Spice breakfast omelettes

Great Breakfast

December 2015

Took my parents and wife here over the thanksgiving weekend. The food is always great here. If you are a pancake lover you must try their pancakes. They are something in between a cakey pancake and a crepe, super thin and very tasty. The omeletes are giant fluffy omelets that have creative ingredient selections to chose from. Sugar “n spice is from a by gone era with 5 booth and seating for 20 around a counter. No reservations but worth the wait.

Sugar N’Spice Review

October 2015

There is just something about these pancakes. My husband and I have been coming to this place for years, it never even occurred to me to review this restaurant. Its a neighborhood gem! Either way, we headed in for takeout Saturday morning and got food. I ordered the special: 2 wispy thin pancakes, eggs & Bacon and my Mr got a full order of wispy thins and bacon.

Sugar ‘n’ Spice & Annabel’s: Two Breakfast/Lunch Gems

January 1,2013

Sugar ‘n’ Spice is a beloved institution on Reading Road with a well-sized parking area, which it needs because it’s popular. Be advised that there’s always a wait on weekends, though turnover is quick. It’s been recognized over the years for its service as well as its commitment to the local communities surrounding it. There are always regulars and first time patrons and it’s a diverse, upbeat clientele.

Seven Decades and Counting, Bond Hill staple Sugar N’ Spice turns 70

August 2, 2011

You know how people talk about “dog years”? They say that every year in a dog’s life is equivalent to seven human years, so a year-old puppy’s about as mature as a second grader, and a 6-year-old dog is happily middle-aged.

There’s got to be a theory like that about the age of restaurants, too, right? For a restaurant to even survive their first year, that must be like aging a decade. Five years? To a lot of eateries, that’s getting past the young, vulnerable years and making it into adulthood. So you’d think that a restaurant celebrating its 70th anniversary would be ready for the rest home, but Sugar N’ Spice (4381 Reading Road, Bond Hill, 513-242-3521) is alive, well and going strong.

Restaurant Review: Sugar ‘N Spice

March 17, 2010

It had been shaping up to be a pretty lousy weekend morning. The skies were gray, the rain steady and a leftover winter chill still clung to the air. But sometimes, all it takes is a little comfort food and a hot mug of coffee to turn it all around. That’s exactly what happened when we visited Sugar ‘N Spice at 4381 Reading Rd., just off the Norwood Lateral.

Sugar N’ Spice

March 25, 2010

We headed out on another road trip to try a new place for lunch. One of my co-workers said that we had to try a new place that he stumbled upon called Sugar ‘N Spice. It is only about 10 minutes from downtown on Reading Road. From the outside it looked like a nice hole in the wall diner, and when we walked in, sure enough it was a hole in the wall diner. The first thing that hit me was the amazing smell of fresh cooked breakfast.

Sugar N’ Spice

October 30, 2011

And everything was nice. Especially the owner, Stephen Frankel, who offered complimentary cinnamon sugar cupcakes and Halloween favors during brunch this morning. The cinnamon sugar cupcakes were adorned with a light marshmallow icing, delightful.

Earlier this week one of my friends emailed me the link to their website as a suggestion for ROTM (restaurant of the month) and I frowned in disbelief that Sugar n’ Spice had not registered on my radar. Seriously, how did I miss this?

DAY 220 – Sugar N’ Spice Restaurant

Don’t let that funky exterior fool you, what lies within those pink walls is pretty darn yummy! This was our first visit to Sugar N Spice (but it won’t be our last!). Located on Reading Road, just south of the Norwood Lateral, we’ve probably driven by it a hundred times and never noticed it.

City Search Review – Sugar N’ Spice Restaurant

Homey Atmosphere, Delicious Food, Great Experience – I make my way to Sugar N’ Spice probably twice a week to enjoy the homey atmosphere, delicious food, and a great overall experience. The restaurant is filled with the type of people who want to whip up a conversation with anyone else who is there. Everyone at Sugar N’ Spice has something in common, they all have found the city’s best breakfast spot.

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“My kids love this place. The owner is wonderful. He walks around with a plate of brownies when you get there. It makes the long wait more bearable. If we go, we know to come early. I love the blueberry pancakes however the coffee is not my favorite. The owner lets the kids pick out a little rubber duck and gives them gold coins. He really makes this an experience for them, and if they are happy it makes all the difference in the world. I love the quirky diner feel to the place. We will continue to make this a favorite breakfast spot with the kids.”
– Jamie P.

“Today was my first time ever eating at “Sugar n’ Spice. I order take out of the Breakfast Special. Oh Boy am I full the bacon was cooked just right and my eggs were scrambled so fluffy and blueberry pancakes beautiful. Thank you so much. I had heard so many stories about the restaurant I just had to see for myself. Wonderful.”
– Tyra Gordon

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. I am so excited to go back, and I have not stopped smiling all day because of them. Thank you Sugar n Spice for making my day AWESOME!!!!”
– Beth F. – Cincinnati, OH

“What was *weird* (in a fabulous sort of way), were the shelves and shelves of rubber duckies! You name a type of duckie, they have it. Richard Nixon duckie? Check. Alien duckie in pink shirt? Check. Batman duckie? Check. Duckie dressed up as a cat dressed up as a ninja? CHECK! Loving it.”
– Raven

“I took my daughter, and 5 of her friends, to breakfast at Sugar and Spice as a surprise on her 13th birthday and what a great time we all had. You would’ve thought the girls had won the lottery when our waitress brought over the bucket of rubber ducks. The morning was filled with laughter and smiles, not to mention the attentive service and outstanding, reasonably priced breakfast. The owner met us outside when we were taking photos and turned on the carousel. He was very friendly and truly seems to enjoy bringing joy to others. We had such a wonderful time, that we are taking our of town guests there after Easter Sunday. Mass. Thank you for great memories.”
– Tracy

“This restaurant is the way all of Cincinnati should be. All Cincinnatians, sitting at the counter, elbow to elbow, eating delicious Belgian waffles together. What an absolute treasure.”
– Carter M.

“If you want to take a trip back in time to a fun exhilarating place with great food…Sugar n’ Spice really makes everything nice! You have to try it..you won’t be disappointed.”
– Amy G.

“AWESOMENESS! We are from Cleveland and love a good breakfast. We looked up on CityVoter and found Sugar-N-Spice and drove about 15-20 minutes to try it. It was worth the drive and we love supporting local, small, independent run businesses. I would eat here again and recommend it to anyone who is in the area.”
– Becca

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