Bagels, bacon, grit, and granola…breakfast is the meal of champions and Cincinnati has a plethora of places to go to feed the soul. From challah French toast and oatmeal brulee at the effortlessly cool and oh-so-hip Cheapside Eatery and house-made cinnamon rolls and French toast from Wild Eggs to shrimp and grits and lobster Benedict at the Red Feather Kitchen, Cincinnati has a breakfast spot for everyone. Here are a few of the city’s best restaurants and eateries to enjoy the first meal of the day before heading out to explore everything Cincinnati has to offer.

Maplewood Kitchen and Bar

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Wild Eggs

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