French Crust Cafe & Bistro

4.7

799 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Lively
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
Neighborhood
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 Soup$8.50
Gruyère, crostini
Creamy Chicken Soup$4.75
blended rice, mushrooms
Escargots à la Burgundy$15.00
garlic butter, breadcrumbs
Oeuf Mayonnaise $7.50
Parisian deviled eggs
Baked Camembert$16.50
field greens, dried figs, honey, mixed nuts
Pommes Frites $6.50
ketchup, harissa mayonnaise

Salads

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

Entrees

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

Sandwiches (Lunch & Brunch)

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

Breakfast

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

Desserts

Creme brulée$6.50
Pot de crème$7.50
Chocolate cake$8.50
Seasonal fruit tarte$7.50

What 799 people are saying

French Crust Cafe & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

French Crust Cafe & Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food" and a "welcoming and accommodating" staff. Located near Findlay Market, it features a charming Parisian ambiance. While some reviews mention slow service, the "amazing food" and "excellent wine pairings" make it a must-visit for French cuisine enthusiasts.

799 Reviews

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AnneB
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tray was very good. Ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
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Jodi
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfectly lovely lunch! Beautiful and comfortable bistro, friendly and impeccable service, food outstanding, and a very good value. Overall, couldn't be happier and will definitely return!
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Mitzi
Nashville12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and food. If I had a critique it would be that there is no parking and they do not validate parking at the nearby garage, despite referencing outside the business. It was only a few dollars, but when you spend $50 on breakfast it seems like it would be something nominal they’d do for customers.
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Theresa VIP
Cincinnati13 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
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
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
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
Cincinnati10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
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
Cincinnati13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
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
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
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
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
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
Cincinnati12 reviews
5.0
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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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 4.7 stars by 799 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for French Crust Cafe & Bistro

1801 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Elm & W Elder Street
Neighborhood
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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$8.50

Creamy Chicken Soup$4.75

Escargots à la Burgundy$15.00

Oeuf Mayonnaise $7.50

Baked Camembert$16.50

Pommes Frites $6.50

Salads

House Salad$4.50

Caesar Salad $12.00

Salad Niçoise $16.50

Entrees

Catch of the Day

Shrimp & Scallop Vol-au-vent$19.50

Coq au Vin$22.00

Steak Frites $36.00

Daily Vegetarian$14.00

Sandwiches (Lunch & Brunch)

Croque Madame$16.50

Flat Croissant$14.50

Duo of Salmon$18.00

CBLT $18.50

Burger $18.00

Breakfast

Omelette $9.50

Eggs Benedict $12.00

Puff Pastry with Goetta $12.00

Pancakes$10.00

Scrambled Egg Croissant $12.50

Eggs any style$3.00

Bacon / Sausage / Goetta$4.00

Quiche$14.50

Desserts

Creme brulée$6.50

Pot de crème$7.50

Chocolate cake$8.50

Seasonal fruit tarte$7.50

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