French Crust Cafe & Bistro

4.6

796 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

French Onion SoupUS$8.50
Gruyère, crostini
Creamy Chicken SoupUS$4.75
blended rice, mushrooms
Escargots à la BurgundyUS$15.00
garlic butter, breadcrumbs
Oeuf Mayonnaise US$7.50
Parisian deviled eggs
Baked CamembertUS$16.50
field greens, dried figs, honey, mixed nuts
Pommes Frites US$6.50
ketchup, harissa mayonnaise

Salads

House SaladUS$4.50
field greens, dried fruit, cherry tomatoes, radishes and honey mustard dressing
Caesar Salad US$12.00
romaine, parmigiano, bacon, croutons, dressing
Salad Niçoise US$16.50
mixed greens, frisée, tuna, haricot verts, egg, olives, potato, tomatoes

Entrees

Catch of the Day
Priced Daily
Shrimp & Scallop Vol-au-ventUS$19.50
seasonal vegetables, white wine cream
Coq au VinUS$22.00
rustic mashed potatoes, baguette bread
Steak Frites US$36.00
8oz flatiron steak, demi-glace, frites, side salad
Daily VegetarianUS$14.00

Sandwiches (Lunch & Brunch)

Croque MadameUS$16.50
ham, Swiss, bechamel, sunny-side egg
Flat CroissantUS$14.50
chicken, apple, mushroom, Swiss - or - tomato, avocado, Brie
Duo of SalmonUS$18.00
croissant, egg mimosa, avocado, tomatoes
CBLT US$18.50
charcuterie, bacon, lettuce, tomato, white bread
Burger US$18.00
tomato, lettuce, French slaw, brioche bun, frites

Breakfast

Omelette US$9.50
Gruyère, herbs
Eggs Benedict US$12.00
brioche, two poached eggs, roasted tomatoes, spinach, hollandaise
Puff Pastry with Goetta US$12.00
goetta, poached egg, hollandaise, piperade
PancakesUS$10.00
maple butter, compote
Scrambled Egg Croissant US$12.50
goat cheese, confit tomatoes
Eggs any styleUS$3.00
Bacon / Sausage / GoettaUS$4.00
QuicheUS$14.50
ham, Gruyère, leeks -or- Goat cheese, zucchini, tomato. Served with soup or salad

Desserts

Creme bruléeUS$6.50
Pot de crèmeUS$7.50
Chocolate cakeUS$8.50
Seasonal fruit tarteUS$7.50

What 796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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 offers a taste of Paris in Cincinnati with "excellent food and service." Diners adore the "perfectly prepared Eggs Benedict" and "phenomenal chicken soup." The atmosphere is charming, with a "fun" vibe that invites guests to linger. While some experiences vary, the bistro remains a beloved spot for many.

796 Reviews

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Theresa
VIP
Cincinnati
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We came in to celebrate a birthday at brunch (which we informed the server). She was great initially, but after taking our order, she never returned. We had to flag her down for a condiment and another beverage. When we finally got her attention, most of the food was gone (because it had been 15 minutes, and I was starving), and what was still there was cold. The nail in the coffin for our server was that she dropped the check with my beverage and didn't return. That is when I realized she wasn't returning to get my cc; I was expected to pay online via a QR code. And let's rub salt into the wound when the automatic suggestion for tip was 25%. I am sorely disappointed that I had this type of experience in a JR restaurant
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Belinda
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Eggs Benedict were prepared perfectly, and the meal was scrumptious! I also appreciated that our server kept us on our tight time schedule.
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Ruth Ann
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always! Today I added smoked salmon to my eggs Benedict and I’m so glad I did. The perfect addition!
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Barb
VIP
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had weekday brunch with a group of 4 friends. Terrific service from start to finish. I enjoyed the omelette of the day with goetta and Pepper Jack cheese. Two others had omelettes as well, one with salmon. The fourth had a luscious looking quiche. Highly recommend if you want to feel as if you have gone to a Paris cafe for the day!
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Julia
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, make sure to save room for desert or a pastry - will be back!
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Karen
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience with the French Crust today! I enjoyed the catch of the day! Very tasty.
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Jeff
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, food, drinks and service. Eager to return. Happy New Year!
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Laura
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quiche Lorraine and chicken wild rice soup. My husband loved his pancakes but very large portion. Great attentive server. We will definitely be back!
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Zoe
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super yummy food and drinks. Great service. Clean and friendly place.
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Marisa
Cincinnati
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good but didn’t seem worth the price. Paying $4.50 for the world’s worst cup of coffee didn’t make the experience much better. We used to love this spot but seems the quality of the food has gone down while prices have increased.
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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 4.6 stars by 796 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.jrcincy.com/french-crust-cafe/
Phone number
(513) 455-3720

French Crust Cafe & Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

French Onion SoupUS$8.50

Creamy Chicken SoupUS$4.75

Escargots à la BurgundyUS$15.00

Oeuf Mayonnaise US$7.50

Baked CamembertUS$16.50

Pommes Frites US$6.50

Salads

House SaladUS$4.50

Caesar Salad US$12.00

Salad Niçoise US$16.50

Entrees

Catch of the Day

Shrimp & Scallop Vol-au-ventUS$19.50

Coq au VinUS$22.00

Steak Frites US$36.00

Daily VegetarianUS$14.00

Sandwiches (Lunch & Brunch)

Croque MadameUS$16.50

Flat CroissantUS$14.50

Duo of SalmonUS$18.00

CBLT US$18.50

Burger US$18.00

Breakfast

Omelette US$9.50

Eggs Benedict US$12.00

Puff Pastry with Goetta US$12.00

PancakesUS$10.00

Scrambled Egg Croissant US$12.50

Eggs any styleUS$3.00

Bacon / Sausage / GoettaUS$4.00

QuicheUS$14.50

Desserts

Creme bruléeUS$6.50

Pot de crèmeUS$7.50

Chocolate cakeUS$8.50

Seasonal fruit tarteUS$7.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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