Lindner Family Cafe

4.9

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

Join us to indulge in a refreshed menu with table service in our café! Our historic location is an amazing spot to unwind and dine on our patio (weather permitting) with our artfully prepared meals, including delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. What better way to enjoy the tranquil outdoor space at the Taft than with one of our delicious sandwiches or salads, a scrumptious dessert, and a glass of wine?

Members enjoy a 10 percent discount.

Please Note: Food and drinks may not be taken into our galleries or brought into the museum.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 352-5147
Website
https://www.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
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What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Lindner Family Cafe offers a "wonderful escape" with its light, creative menu and friendly service. Nestled in the Taft Museum, it provides a serene atmosphere perfect for a quiet lunch or brunch. Guests appreciate the "delicious" food and "excellent" service, making it a delightful dining experience.

35 Reviews

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Kevin
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had left the doctor’s office and needed cheering up and I remembered the Taft Museum Café called “Lindner family café” which I found was difficult to fine on OPENTABLE. I made a reservation for noon this Monday (Sunday and Monday the museum is free admission) and the light coming into the café from the garden was beautiful and soul lifting. I sat by a large window streaming beautiful light on flowers sitting on a tablecloth. I was having a 19th century experience which museums should give us. The service was charming and helpful. I order an egg frittata and glass of white wine. However, I am not sure the title on the menu. I cook for my wife Sunday mornings, so I did note to the service that the dish was delicious. I described to her patient or interested ears how the dish was delicious and detailed how I thought the disk was constructed. To my surprise when the cultured service returned with the check, she brought with her the chef construction of the dish and some secrets with her for me. The chef is excellent and thoughtful, and I will try to remake the dish for my love this Sunday. I rate the experience 100%. For dessert I visited the Rayburn portrait of Jane Fraser Tytler. The receipt is not the experience of the food or the environment. If I will include a photograph of the painting with the review. Kevin Booher
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Alexander
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have gone to the cafe several times and the food is aways good and the service great
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Lindner Family Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 35 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking

Website
https://www.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 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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