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European Cafe
9450 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, United States
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co
Review №1

Great spot for breakfast! Service was fast and the staff was very friendly. Seems like they have a lot of regulars which is always a good sign.Portions were big and prices were affordable. All the food tasted great, too.

DC
Review №2

My review:Best to experience The European Cafe as a total leisure/cafe dining experience. If my pesky iPhone location setting had not indicated we were actually in Montgomery, OH, we could have been convinced we were sipping espresso at a sidewalk cafe in Europe- it’s particularly convincing when the Montgomery bells chime! Try everything; order the coffee cake twice 😉😋Delicious offerings, menu includes a simple variety with something for everyoneCoffee superb; coffee menu varieties offeroat milk/cream/almond milk, iced or hotFriendly, affable, helpful staffExceptionally cleanCharmingSupport small, local, woman-owned business

An
Review №3

The food was delicious! Great menu. Classic and nostalgic with a twist. Loved the cinnamon toast and scones.The staff was wonderful! Definitely will be going back.

Vi
Review №4

This was my first visit since they have been under new ownership. The new look is very clean and modern. The food and service are excellent. I had the gyro with a nice mix of meat and veggies. My wife had the curried chicken croissant sandwich. Both were excellent. Our server was efficient, friendly and professional. It is nice to see they have high standards for food and service. We took home a couple of scones. They are very good.

Co
Review №5

Fantastic experience with the staff. Excellent service, great food delicious breakfast and great coffee. If we lived here I would visit every week.

De
Review №6

First time visit. They just reopened under new management. Great food. Nice people. Highly recommend. I will be back👍👍👍👍👍

Ch
Review №7

First time for lunch,Amazing lunchFresh food, great foodBeef sandwich awesomeGyros was the best in townOf course do not missed the espressoAnd cinnamon coffee cake always a must to tryParking in the back

Pe
Review №8

Friendly team, professional and the food is sensational. I highly recommend the curry, chicken salad. The patio is open and pet friendly.

Ch
Review №9

Had it for the first time today! Cappuccino was delicious, so was my sandwich ! Husband got the gyro and a cold brew and his was delicious too. Wonderful outdoor seating also. Can’t wait to return!

Di
Review №10

I had the gyro and it was so delicious and fresh! The blueberry scone was heavenly as well. And the customer service was exceptional.

Ru
Review №11

Newly opened and refreshed. Good great, outdoor seating and warm atmosphere. Delighted to have it as a regular spot again.

Ha
Review №12

Great coffee, a lovely menu emphasizing fresh baked bread and waffles, and a clean updated environment. Highly recommend.

Do
Review №13

So happy to see the European Cafe open again.. What a great, fresh renovation. Try the coffee cake!

Du
Review №14

Probably would have given a better review if I had time for food, everything looked great.

Re
Review №15

Great European Cafe Breakfast. Lovely attentive staff and management.

ke
Review №16

So excited for European Cafe to finally open!!! This truly is a hidden gem in Cincinnati. They have the BEST cappuccino around. Great breakfast selection ~ my fav is the Bfast sandwich on a Blue Oven english muffin, but the coffee cake is a must try, its so delicious. Oh, I almost for got to mention the affogato, made with Aglamesis Bros ice cream.

Ma
Review №17

All I can say is I hope the Allan running this has become nicer to his employees. Was horrible to watch him belittle all of them in front of everyone.

To
Review №18

Mediterranean food at this place - very good. You wont be disappointed in the menu and service. The staff was very helpful and observant. It has a good interior.

Jo
Review №19

A preferred site for mediterranean food. This place has a cool atmosphere. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.

Wi
Review №20

Amazing. Great asset for the neighborhood.

Da
Review №21

Open under new owners, the place is fantastic!

Bo
Review №22

This place is my preferable restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to this restaurant. Whenever I feel like having a good lunchon, this restaurant comes right away to my mind. best and diverse food and a rich menu.trained staff members, and good spirit. And very important, the pay is affordable. I praise this spot with pleasure.

Br
Review №23

This spot is the one I like best. I eat in many restaurants but to this restaurant I go the most. The stuff is very attentive and the cooking they cook is so good. I never miss an opportunity to have a decent dinner in this restaurant. I recommend this place with pleasure.

Wi
Review №24

One of my favorite spots to grab something to eat. convenient location, clean, and excellent customer service. Highly recommended!

Ma
Review №25

The menu and service were beyond our expectations. We absolutely loved the ambience of this spot. Superb place to take the family out for dinner.

Ga
Review №26

Tried this place already with my friend and I am hooked ever since. I enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and flavorful food and drinks. Keep it up.

Br
Review №27

Laid back diner with fresh served food. Home fries are delicious and honestly haven’t had a bad meal there. Did I mention how good the home fries are? Highly recommend a nice, fair priced brunch meal that you eat on their outside tables. No foo-foo $9 mimosas at this place, just good homestyle food.

A
Review №28

Love this place! Great food, quaint environment. Would have 5 stars but my waitress never came back to refill my coffee so I only had 1 cup & I was VERY thirsty! So your service may really vary depending on staff that day. Other times there has been great service. So I recommend giving it a try!

Ma
Review №29

Huge bummer. I hadnt been here in a couple of years and came for the breakfast potatoes. I told the waitress I couldnt have wheat/flour and when breakfast cant the plate had breaded tater tots on it. I asked and she said they just ran out of potatoes so they subbed these. I reminded her of my allergy so they remade the rest that was covered in tots (eggs and bacon). I asked if I could sub some fruit for the toast that was included and she said yes. I got a small cup of green and orange melon. The bill showed a $3 charge for he fruit so I explained to the register lady about the sub conversation and she said (and I quote) yeah...Im not going to do anything about that.Inattentive (knew tater tots had breading And I had an allergy and ignored that, and then gave me an unexpected response. I guess I wont be back.The 2 stars is for the fabulous outdoor seating and good parking on the street.

Ed
Review №30

The meals and service were above our expectations. We truly loved the atmosphere of this spot. Amazing place to take the family out for dinner.

An
Review №31

Great food. Service was ok. The order was messed up a bit, but they were quick to fix it. Good atmosphere, great food, and a great value. What more could you want! We got the mushroom Swiss burger and Gyro.

Ba
Review №32

This spot is one of my favorites! Affordable prices, large portions and the staff members are regularly helpful.

Ca
Review №33

Ziad and Sandy ruined a great business

Ja
Review №34

Greek salad with gyro meat

An
Review №35

Food was good but be aware that most items come with a big pile of ripple potato chips. The coffee was OK, but my almond joy coffee was so strongly flavored with almond flavoring that it was undrinkable. The interior is OK, but could be nicer and the it seemed understaffed. It wasnt busy when we went, but she still found it difficult to keep up with the tables. Luckily, the food did taste good and the portions were large.

Pe
Review №36

Excellent and delightful food, I love the vibes the spot has, and the employees were welcoming. Will definitely come back.

Sh
Review №37

Great local cafe. Nice, hearty breakfast. Decent selection and everything we had was good. We are new to the area and i tried the goetta omelet which was good. There spinach and feta omelet was also good and has a nice amount of cheese. Kids got the French toast which was tasty. Decent coffee as well. Kid friendly (we have a 3 year old and 9 month old). We will definitely be back.

To
Review №38

I think European Cafe has the best gyros in the city. I suspect their other menu items are as good, but Ive not tried them. Excellent service, friendly staff.

Ev
Review №39

This place has really good food. I went there to grab lunch one day because of that and I sat for about 10 minutes while waitresses were talking around me and noticed me but never came over to get a drink order in. I feel like I shouldnt have to ask to get service when I am obviously there to hand over money in exchange for good food. I like the place and will probably be back but I thought this was a little unacceptable so I left with an empty stomach.

Ta
Review №40

Cozy atmosphere. Amazing food. Definitely give it a try if youre in Montgomery.

Th
Review №41

So, I went for lunch one day and had a pretty good hamburger, and I tried to gyros which is some of the best Ive had. After eating that gyros, I was certain that this place was tops. I thought, hey, Ill take the girlfriend here, shell love it!Well, one afternoon I called in for their business hours that day, because they arent set online. The girl on the phone said theyll be open til 8. I took my gf there after I got off work that day and we walk up to the door at 6:15pm, expecting them to be open. NOPE. The door was locked and the high school kids working there were cleaning up shop, ignoring me as I stood at the door. If you say youre open until 8, dont close two hours earlier.What I thought was a decent place turned out to be a huge disappointment, and I have no intention of going back and would discourage anyone else from wasting their time there.Update:Ive since given this place another shot, mostly because I really like their burgers. Ive had good service during my other visits. Half the times Ive gone theyve forgotten something on my order, but that hasnt deterred me too much. I guess the lesson here is go during lunch or something when the better servers are working. Overall good food.

Sh
Review №42

Really enjoyed breakfast at the European Cafe! Goetta, eggs, toast and an espresso- very good! Great service too! Quaint and friendly people.

Be
Review №43

The food is wonderful. The waitress was delightful. Excellent customer service. The ladies from the office will be going there again!

Ro
Review №44

Everything Ive gotten at european is great! The mgr Darlene couldnt be any nicer and always helpful. 5 stars!!

du
Review №45

Great gyros and hoagies. Took my boys and we all loved it!

Ra
Review №46

The European Cafe has some delicious Greek offerings. We ordered a super gyro and french toast.. The super gyro was indeed VERY super, with more meat than I knew what to do with! It was fantastic. I ended up taking half home, and I had went in hungry. My significant other highly recommends the chai latte, and the mocha was good.

Ja
Review №47

The customer service is always speedy, awesome mood, very nice employees. I will eat here again when I arrive in town.

Li
Review №48

Stopped in for lunch and was thoroughly delighted. I ordered the falafel platter and it came with soft warm pita bread and hummus that was to die for. I saved the tahini salad for last and it was so light and crisp it was almost like desert. Prices were very reasonable and I dont think Ive seen better service anywhere. Will certainly be back!

Dr
Review №49

Good food, we did order the super gyro, but it wasnt double the meat. But the meat was great and the salad was good. Wish they had a way to replace the chips for a salad or fries.

Jo
Review №50

Great food and very good prices. I had a gyro and it tasted great!

Ji
Review №51

Nice renovations. Service perfect. Menu selections satisfying.

Al
Review №52

Simple food, tastes good. Gyros, pancakes, burgers. They do have some vegetarian. Dont come for the service or atmosphere. Just a good little staple dive.

Ja
Review №53

I recently moved to the area and am an avid coffee/espresso fan. So when I saw the European Cafe sign, I just had to pop in for lunch. From the name of the place, I was expecting traditional French or Italian cafe fare and excellent espresso.However, upon entering, I noticed that most of the menu was clearly Greek in origin. But, okay, I was hungry and I like Greek cuisine. And they offered a range of coffee and espresso drinks. So I ordered the vegetarian pita and a cappuccino.The pita was amazing, possibly the best I have ever had. But the cappuccino was terrible! It tasted like watered down coffee with a foam made from actual cream (not milk). I asked the owner if she used espresso or coffee in my drink and she assured me that it was espresso and that she made it herself. Then she proceeded to blame it on the machine. (Shes not a very cheery lady.)Having an espresso machine at home, I know that it was more likely user error (not enough coffee, too coarse a grind, not tamped hard enough, etc.) that caused a weak shot. So if you want great Greek food, you probably cant do better for the area. But if you want any kind of espresso based drink, dont be fooled by the allure of the words European Cafe, and head to the Starbucks nearby instead.

Su
Review №54

Food is great. Prices good and staff very nice. Cafe atmosphere all round.

Je
Review №55

Food was fresh and large portions! Menu has a wide variety. Service was excellent!

Jo
Review №56

Good food. Stay away from the tzatziki sause, very wattery. Otherwise very good.

Kr
Review №57

This was my second time here. The first time the service was good and food was good. Second time the service was bad. Food was okay. The deep friend pickles werent even cut... they were thick pickle pieces straight from a jar which meant the breaded part was cooked but the pickle wasnt even warm. The spanakopita was more of a spinach pancake.

El
Review №58

I think they shut down for good. Not any sign of remodeling what so ever like the sign says on the door.

Gr
Review №59

Good menu, good value. Great breakfast. Bad coffee.

Aa
Review №60

Spinach and feta omelette was gross spinach tasted like dirt, feta tasted old. Waffles were meh and the strawberries were old as well, Ive been to a German McDonalds with better food quality and better coffee selection than this place

Mi
Review №61

Great little place - enjoyed breakfast at a reasonable price.

Bi
Review №62

We had the gyro and it was pretty good.

Ka
Review №63

Cozy Place. Delicious food wonderful people working there

Br
Review №64

I took my mom here for brunch... She ordered an order of biscuits and gravy with a side of home fries... I got falafel gyro, home fries, and an espresso. My mom hated the biscuits and said they tasted old... I tasted and agreed there was nothing good about them. The falafel was a little overcooked and the sauce was not that great. The home fries were good though. The espresso was just okay.. nothing special. The waiter was friendly but some of the staff gathered towards the back to congregate and I overheard some cuss words here and there which I didnt particularly mind but some people would find offensive.... So something to consider if your thinking of trying this place.... All in all I will probably avoid this place in the future

la
Review №65

Coffee was bad. I refused the crossiant it looked stale. I bought another pastry it was stale! As a French citizen I was extremely Disappointed. This place has so much potential and falls short of it’s name. Would give zero stars but it’s not an option.

Pa
Review №66

Love their gyros! Great lunch for only $8.99.

Pe
Review №67

The new renovations make this place event more enticing than it did before. Great food, big portions.

je
Review №68

Poor service and burnt food... usually much better than it was today

Li
Review №69

Love this restaurant. Everything is fresh, delicious, and amazing

Co
Review №70

Thank you, Mary. Your fam has a good restaurant going.

Ad
Review №71

Just popped in for a latte...nicest part was sitting outside.

Gr
Review №72

I had a hot gyro beef sandwich with potato chips. Good friendly waitress.

Da
Review №73

Food was good but portions were small for the price.

Da
Review №74

Really enjoyed it. Food was very good!

D
Review №75

A great place for breakfast and lunch including outdoor seating in downtown Montgomery.

Al
Review №76

Good neighborhood food in a nice location

Ca
Review №77

Food was excellent and decent priced. Service definitely could have been better.

Me
Review №78

There was a Male staff member or could have been the owner that was extreamly rude and cused at me would not recommend food was horrible

Sh
Review №79

First time eating here. Great service and awesome food!

Be
Review №80

Good value. Good food. Friendly staff.

La
Review №81

Went for breakfast. Hard biscuits and over cooked sausage patties. Noisy out side seating.

Th
Review №82

Cute little diner in downtown with tables outside

Ro
Review №83

Best gyros but not as good as it used to be

Mi
Review №84

Greek diner feel. I come here for lunch (to go or take out), and I generally get a Greek Salad with added chicken or gyro meat.

Da
Review №85

Good place for a nice light meal

Br
Review №86

Great gyros great food for the kids as well.

B
Review №87

Great breakfast and lunch, great prices!

Mi
Review №88

Good food, good prices

Kr
Review №89

Ok I work at a local Car dealershp. We order from them at least once a week in some cases More.I felt the need to post this since I seen all the other out dated reviews.I love going to this place and feel we must support our local small business Owners.I am always Greeted with a smile.And a warm Hello!This place sports a New makeover from last year as well as New Staff. The food is good and the prices are just as pleasing to the wallet.Now there has been one time that comes to mind that things were not 100% Just once out of all the times we have ordered here.But just like any other Business if you do not tell them there is a problem how can they have the chance to make it right?Before you post a Neg review Let them know and give them the chance to make it right!Not only did They make it right But they went above and beyond to Make us Happy.. They under promised and over Delevered! Which is the right way to do Business! We will continue to Get our Thursday breakfest! :) and enjoy the home town feeling,Food and Great Service!! Thank you! From the Staff of Columbia Chevrolet!

An
Review №90

Great food when I go!

Ke
Review №91

Hade big breakfast sandwich and gyro omelette was delicious reasonabley priced. quuck service

Le
Review №92

Great food and service!🤗

Sc
Review №93

Was good, met expectations, i would go back

Jo
Review №94

Good breakfast place in downtown Montgomery.

Ga
Review №95

Ive never had a good experience at this place. Service is minimal and the food is always disappointing. Ive given this place plenty of chances, its just not worth it.

Mi
Review №96

I like stopping in here for a breakfast sandwich every now and then. Makes for a peaceful morning, but its pretty low quality food.

Cl
Review №97

Great café, great food!

Ma
Review №98

Inedible, burnt French Toast via Uber Eats.

I
Review №99

Great sandwich, good coffey

ST
Review №100

Great food poorly run

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  • Address:9450 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, United States
  • Phone:+1 513-891-4551
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Mediterranean restaurant
  • Greek restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Friday:8AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–2PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–8PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
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