Featuring neon signs, checkerboard floors, and counter seating where strangers become friends, Ohio’s diners offer a trip back in time. They serve American comfort food favorites, and with hearty portions, you’ll never leave hungry. Here are a few diners you don’t want to miss:
Sugar n’ Spice (1203 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati)
Nestled in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Sugar n’ Spice has been a local fixture since 1941. Not much has changed on the menu since opening day. The food is fresh and flavorful, and every dish is brought to life with the finest, freshest ingredients.
Try the restaurant’s famous wispy thin pancakes. They’re made from a secret recipe, with choices including original, blueberry, and chocolate chip.
Nutcracker Family Restaurant (63 East Broad Street, Pataskala)
Step back to the 1950s at the Nutcracker Family Restaurant. This nostalgic eatery features a fun, lively setting with a jukebox (bring dimes to play your favorite tunes), old-fashioned Coca-Cola signs, and nutcrackers everywhere.