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French Crust Cafe & Bistro, Cincinnati, OH

French Crust Cafe & Bistro

4.5
4.5
784 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The French Crust Café is a little bit of Paris in the heart of Over-The-Rhine. Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel welcomes you to his charming café for classic French fare with a contemporary twist. This popular Café offers everything from classic breakfast dishes like Eggs Benedict to delicious dinner entree's like Salmon en Persillade. French pastries and chocolates from Master Chocolatier, Jean Philippe Solnom. Jean Robert enjoys offering his Family Dinner Meals to-go and a Thursday evening 4-course special dinner. Please contact the restaurant directly for more details on the special features.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 455-3720
  • Website
    http://www.jrcincy.com/french-crust-cafe/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Area
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Elm & W Elder Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Multiple public parking lots are available on W Elder Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • French Onion SoupUSD 8.50

    Gruyère, crostini

    • Creamy Chicken SoupUSD 4.75

      blended rice, mushrooms

      • Escargots à la BurgundyUSD 15.00

        garlic butter, breadcrumbs

        • Oeuf Mayonnaise USD 7.50

          Parisian deviled eggs

          • Baked CamembertUSD 16.50

            field greens, dried figs, honey, mixed nuts

            • Pommes Frites USD 6.50

              ketchup, harissa mayonnaise

              Salads

              • House SaladUSD 4.50

                field greens, dried fruit, cherry tomatoes, radishes and honey mustard dressing

                • Caesar Salad USD 12.00

                  romaine, parmigiano, bacon, croutons, dressing

                  • Salad Niçoise USD 16.50

                    mixed greens, frisée, tuna, haricot verts, egg, olives, potato, tomatoes

                    Entrees

                    • Catch of the Day

                      Priced Daily

                      • Shrimp & Scallop Vol-au-ventUSD 19.50

                        seasonal vegetables, white wine cream

                        • Coq au VinUSD 22.00

                          rustic mashed potatoes, baguette bread

                          • Steak Frites USD 36.00

                            8oz flatiron steak, demi-glace, frites, side salad

                            • Daily VegetarianUSD 14.00

                              Sandwiches (Lunch & Brunch)

                              • Croque MadameUSD 16.50

                                ham, Swiss, bechamel, sunny-side egg

                                • Flat CroissantUSD 14.50

                                  chicken, apple, mushroom, Swiss - or - tomato, avocado, Brie

                                  • Duo of SalmonUSD 18.00

                                    croissant, egg mimosa, avocado, tomatoes

                                    • CBLT USD 18.50

                                      charcuterie, bacon, lettuce, tomato, white bread

                                      • Burger USD 18.00

                                        tomato, lettuce, French slaw, brioche bun, frites

                                        Breakfast

                                        • Omelette USD 9.50

                                          Gruyère, herbs

                                          • Eggs Benedict USD 12.00

                                            brioche, two poached eggs, roasted tomatoes, spinach, hollandaise

                                            • Puff Pastry with Goetta USD 12.00

                                              goetta, poached egg, hollandaise, piperade

                                              • PancakesUSD 10.00

                                                maple butter, compote

                                                • Scrambled Egg Croissant USD 12.50

                                                  goat cheese, confit tomatoes

                                                  • Eggs any styleUSD 3.00

                                                    • Bacon / Sausage / GoettaUSD 4.00

                                                      • QuicheUSD 14.50

                                                        ham, Gruyère, leeks -or- Goat cheese, zucchini, tomato. Served with soup or salad

                                                        Desserts

                                                        • Creme bruléeUSD 6.50

                                                          • Pot de crèmeUSD 7.50

                                                            • Chocolate cakeUSD 8.50

                                                              • Seasonal fruit tarteUSD 7.50

                                                                Last updated: 25 October 2024

                                                                What 784 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.5
                                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.4Food
                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                  Great for brunch

                                                                • Cincinnati

                                                                  Great for brunch

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                French Crust Cafe & Bistro charms with its delightful European atmosphere and "fantastic food." Located near Findlay Market, it offers a warm and bustling environment. Diners praise the "exceptional" service and delicious menu, though some note inconsistencies in food quality. Perfect for brunch or a casual French dining experience.

                                                                784 Reviews

                                                                1. Maggie

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Had really high hopes for this place, it wasn’t bad but not outstanding either, puff pastry was a little too dry an not buttery at all, food tasted kinda bland, coffee tasted burnt but the escargot was delicious though- waitress didn’t know how to answer simple questions about the menu, forgot some items that we ordered and messed up our final check

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                                                                2. Crystal

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Indiana

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Chris, our server was outstanding. Food was great. 2 tops are very cozy, can hear everything. I’d try a bar table next y time

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                                                                3. Vickie

                                                                  Brazil

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Food did not arrive together. Tables too close. Delicious, great service.

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                                                                4. Alex

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Chef Daniel is brilliant we love the dinners he has with Molly

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                                                                5. Beth

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Always a pleasure! Great wait staff, great food. This time we had escargots as an appetizer. They do it so much better than so many others.

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                                                                6. Sandy

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  service was great, new menu choices were all very good

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                                                                7. Charles

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  497 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  497 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  What a wonderful evening with Ched Daniel and Molly Wellman! Amazing and fun !!!Thank you.

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                                                                8. Morris

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  42 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  42 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Exceptional, outstanding and a unique drink/food experience

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                                                                9. Kevin

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  89 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  89 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Our most recent visit on a Sunday afternoon was disappointing. We have eaten here before and had great food and service. It seemed like Sunday was having a bad day in the kitchen which was not helped by what appeared to be a short-staffed in the front of the house. I will chalk this up to a bad day and will try again.

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                                                                10. barb

                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  1.0

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Waited 40 minutes for food. Saw other tables that came in after us getting food. All 4 of us ordered soup and quiche. When we finally got food, soup was room temperature and quiche was cold. We told server and he offered to get us new food but it was getting late and we said just box it up. Very disappointing. I had been there many times and had great food and service. It was first time for the other three ladies and they don’t plan to return

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                French Crust Cafe & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 455-3720.

                                                                French Crust Cafe & Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                Booked 10 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for French Crust Cafe & Bistro

                                                                1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  Corner of Elm & W Elder Street
                                                                • Area
                                                                  Over the Rhine
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Contemporary French, Bistro, European
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Street parking available. Multiple public parking lots are available on W Elder Street.
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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