Lindner Family Cafe

4.7

37 Reviews

$30 and under

Café

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café. Unwind with artfully prepared meals and easy take-away options if you’re on the go. Includes delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Located in downtown Cincinnati among the galleries and gardens of the Taft Museum of Art—it’s all part of the museum’s “palate” of experiences!

The Taft Café proudly partners with local suppliers.
Reservations for the Taft Café are recommended but not required. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 352-5147
Website
http://taftmuseum.org/Cafe
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking

Chicken Salad Croissant$15.00
House chicken salad and greens, served on an El Camino Baking Co. Croissant
Turkey Club$16.00
Sliced turkey, roasted garlic aioli, Bacon, bacon jam, provolone, tomato, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough
French Onion Grilled Cheese$15.00
Wisconsin Cheese curds, gruyère, bacon, beefy caramelized onions, tomato, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough
Miso Chili Tofu$15.00
black garlic mayo, cucumbers, pickled carrots, greens, Allez Bakery Urban Sourdough

Soup & Salads

Soupe du Jour$4.00
Choice of cup or bowl. Soup varieties vary.
Side Salad$5.00
Greens, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
Apple Baum$15.00
greens, watermelon radish, candied pepitas, apple, apple cider vinaigrette
Spring Chicken$18.00
Greens, chicken, asparagus, peas, pea tendrils, lemon vinaigrette

Brunch (Sat. - Sun. Only)

Fritta Du Jour$15.00
The Belmont$16.00
Blue Oven Bakery English muffin, ham, cheddar, fried egg, pickled red onion, cumberland sauce
Bad Boy Benny$15.00
Blue Oven Bakery Bad Boy bread, smoked salmon, eggs sunny side up, yuzu kosho hollandaise, everything seasoning
Brunchwich$16.00
El Camino Baking Company croissant, maple dijonnaise, cheddar, egg over-easy, greens, choice of bacon/ham/goetta/tofu

MAINS

Quiche Lorraine$15.00
w/ shallots, bacon, and gruyere
Quiche du Jour$15.00
Ask about the Day's Selection

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lindner Family Cafe, nestled in the Taft Museum, offers a "delightful" and "civilized" dining experience. Guests praise the "delicious" food, "excellent" service, and charming ambiance. With a light menu and "creative cuisine," it's perfect for a quiet lunch or brunch, making it a "wonderful escape" from downtown's hustle.

37 Reviews

D
Dick
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Art, architecture, ambiance, and an appetizing luncheon. A perfect combination!
Is this helpful?
R
Roseanne
Cincinnati
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
i didn’t like some herb or spice they put in their chicken salad…salad was okay
Is this helpful?
W
Wendy
VIP
Cincinnati
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Inside the Taft Museum, near the entrance, is a tiny bistro. My family and I made reservations for brunch on a Sunday and really enjoyed it. The menu choice is limited (but it is a tiny bistro) and unfortunately, the menu I looked at online before making a reservation had been changed over by the time we went. Two in our party are gluten intolerant, so we didn't have as much choice as we expected. However, we made do and everyone agreed that the food was delicious. Our server was a lovely man who had only been working there for a few months. He was attentive, helpful, cheerful, and very kind. The experience as a whole was great, and I will go back again.
Is this helpful?
R
Richard
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for lunch with a light menu and creative cuisine.
Is this helpful?
C
Cheri
VIP
Cincinnati
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took an out of town friend to see the museum and to have lunch. The grilled cheese and mushroom with rice soup were very good. The server had a lot of tables but was friendly Would highly suggest you make reservations as they only have a few tables and people we’re having to wait
Is this helpful?
k
kimberly
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love this place for a quiet Lunch or Brunch. The food is always good and the atmosphere is lovely. Its a great opportunity to meet friends and take in the museum for a fun afternoon. Kind of like having a private club without expensive fees! Its worth a museum membership too. A nice way to switch up your lunch routine.
Is this helpful?
K
Katherine
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed our time there very much.
Is this helpful?
J
Janet
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Customer Service was very good Food good too
Is this helpful?
S
Susan
VIP
Cincinnati
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful escape from the bustle of downtown.
Is this helpful?
K
Kathleen
VIP
Cincinnati
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to eat at the Taft Museum’s Lindner Cafe. The food is delicious, the service excellent, and the parking easy. The quiet ambience is perfect.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Lindner Family Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 37 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 PM

Booked 2 times today

316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Neighborhood
Central Business District
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Café, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking

Website
http://taftmuseum.org/Cafe
Phone number
(513) 352-5147

Lindner Family Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Nibbles

Scones$5.00

Blue Oven English Muffin$5.00

Croissant$5.00

Charcuterie et Fromage$20.00

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies$5.00

Carrot Cake$6.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissant$15.00

Turkey Club$16.00

French Onion Grilled Cheese$15.00

Miso Chili Tofu$15.00

Soup & Salads

Soupe du Jour$4.00

Side Salad$5.00

Apple Baum$15.00

Spring Chicken$18.00

Brunch (Sat. - Sun. Only)

Fritta Du Jour$15.00

The Belmont$16.00

Bad Boy Benny$15.00

Brunchwich$16.00

MAINS

Quiche Lorraine$15.00

Quiche du Jour$15.00

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Lindner Family Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Lindner Family Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information