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Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide
North High Brewing is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

1. North High Brewing

2724 Erie Ave Ste A, Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · Hyde Park · No tips or reviews
Tuba Baking Co. is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

2. Tuba Baking Co.

211 Pike St, Covington, KY
Bakery · 1 tip
Brewdog Cincinnati is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

3. Brewdog Cincinnati

7.8
316 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Beer Bar · Central Business District · 2 tips and reviews
Samuel Adams Brewery is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

4. Samuel Adams Brewery

5.6
1625 Central Park Way, Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · West End · 3 tips and reviews
Peppe Cucina is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

5. Peppe Cucina

39 W Pike St (Pike St), Covington, KY
Deli · 1 tip
Darkness Brewing is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

6. Darkness Brewing

8.0
224 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews
The BonBonerie is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

7. The BonBonerie

8.9
2030 Madison Rd (btwn Cinnamon & O Byron), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Evanston · 39 tips and reviews
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

8. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey

8.4
1201 Broadway St (E 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 5 tips and reviews
Queen City Exchange is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

9. Queen City Exchange

8.4
32 W Court St, Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews
Myrtle's Punch House is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

10. Myrtle's Punch House

7.4
2733 Woodburn Ave (Myrtle), Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · East Walnut HIlls · 9 tips and reviews
Queen City Radio is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

11. Queen City Radio

9.0
222 W 12th St (Central Pkwy), Cincinnati, OH
Beer Garden · Over-The Rhine · 6 tips and reviews
Little Miami Brewing Company is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

12. Little Miami Brewing Company

8.6
208 Mill St, Milford, OH
Brewery · 5 tips and reviews
Village Gasthaus is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

13. Village Gasthaus

514 W 6th St, Covington, KY
German Restaurant · 1 tip
Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

14. Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant

7.8
6032 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Diner · Pleasant Ridge · 32 tips and reviews
The Hi-Mark is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

15. The Hi-Mark

8.4
3229 Riverside Dr (Wenner St), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · East End · 7 tips and reviews
Harvest Pizzeria is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

16. Harvest Pizzeria

1739 Elm St (W Elder St.), Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Over-The Rhine · 1 tip
Please is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

17. Please

1405 Clay St, Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 5 tips and reviews
Zip's Cafe is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

18. Zip's Cafe

9.2
1036 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Pub · Mount Lookout · 62 tips and reviews
Dixie Chili is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

19. Dixie Chili

8.3
733 Monmouth St, Newport, KY
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Shake It Records is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

20. Shake It Records

9.1
4156 Hamilton Ave (btwn Lingo St & Medill Al), Cincinnati, OH
Record Store · Northside · 25 tips and reviews
Melt Revival is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

21. Melt Revival

8.5
4100 Hamilton Ave (Blue Rock), Cincinnati, OH
Sandwich Spot · Northside · 54 tips and reviews
Sidewinder Coffee + Tea is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

22. Sidewinder Coffee + Tea

8.5
4181 Hamilton Ave (btwn Chase Ave. & Pope Al.), Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Northside · 22 tips and reviews
Take the Cake is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

23. Take the Cake

4035 Hamilton Ave (btwn Vandalia Ave & Hoffner St), Cincinnati, OH
Café · Northside · 28 tips and reviews
Eli's BBQ is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

24. Eli's BBQ

9.3
3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · East End · 91 tips and reviews
Putz's Creamy Whip is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

25. Putz's Creamy Whip

8.9
2673 Putz Pl (at West Fork Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Westwood · 22 tips and reviews
Gold Top Dairy Bar is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

26. Gold Top Dairy Bar

7.4
2810 Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 4 tips and reviews
The Southgate House Revival is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

27. The Southgate House Revival

8.7
111 E 6th St (Monmouth), Newport, KY
Rock Club · 13 tips and reviews
Northside Tavern is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

28. Northside Tavern

8.3
4163 Hamilton Ave (at Lingo St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Northside · 38 tips and reviews
Price Hill Chili is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

29. Price Hill Chili

8.6
4920 Glenway Ave (at Guerley Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Sandwich Spot · West Price Hill · 39 tips and reviews
Blue Ash Chili is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

30. Blue Ash Chili

9565 Kenwood Rd (at Cooper Rd), Blue Ash, OH
Diner · Blue Ash · 40 tips and reviews
Tacocracy is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

31. Tacocracy

4029 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Northside · 6 tips and reviews
Half Price Books is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

32. Half Price Books

8.0
8118 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Bookstore · 9 tips and reviews
MOTR Pub is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

33. MOTR Pub

8.4
1345 Main St (at E 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 54 tips and reviews
Moerlein Lager House is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

34. Moerlein Lager House

8.8
115 Joe Nuxhall Way (at W Mehring Way), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · Central Business District · 133 tips and reviews
The Bar at Palm Court is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

35. The Bar at Palm Court

7.5
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews
Camp Washington Chili is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

36. Camp Washington Chili

8.6
3005 Colerain Ave (at Hopple), Cincinnati, OH
Diner · Camp Washington · 47 tips and reviews
Bakersfield is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

37. Bakersfield

8.8
1213 Vine St (btwn W 12th & W 13th), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 99 tips and reviews
Oakley Pub & Grill is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

38. Oakley Pub & Grill

8.9
3924 Isabella Ave (at Madison Rd.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Oakley · 38 tips and reviews
City View Tavern is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

39. City View Tavern

8.1
403 Oregon St, Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Mount Adams · 19 tips and reviews
Knotty Pine On The Bayou is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

40. Knotty Pine On The Bayou

8.1
6302 Licking Pike, Cold Spring, KY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

41. The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant

1077 Celestial St, Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Mount Adams · 36 tips and reviews
Joseph Beth Booksellers is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

42. Joseph Beth Booksellers

8.8
2692 Madison Rd (in Rookwood Pavilion), Cincinnati, OH
Bookstore · 17 tips and reviews
Aglamesis Brothers is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

43. Aglamesis Brothers

9.1
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Oakley · 28 tips and reviews
Mr. Gene's Dog House is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

44. Mr. Gene's Dog House

8.5
3703 Beekman St (Dreman Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Hot Dog Joint · South Cumminsville, Cincinnati, OH · 5 tips and reviews
Memorial Hall is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

45. Memorial Hall

8.3
1225 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH
Concert Hall · Over-The Rhine · 2 tips and reviews
Cincinnati Music Hall is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

46. Cincinnati Music Hall

9.4
1241 Elm St (btwn 12th St and 14th St), Cincinnati, OH
Concert Hall · Over-The Rhine · 34 tips and reviews
Senate Restaurant is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

47. Senate Restaurant

1212 Vine St (12th), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · Over-The Rhine · 96 tips and reviews
The City Flea is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

48. The City Flea

7.6
1021 Vine Street (Central Parkway), Cincinnati, OH
Flea Market · Over-The Rhine · 12 tips and reviews
Barrio Tequileria is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

49. Barrio Tequileria

3937 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Northside · 9 tips and reviews
Iris Bookcafé is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

50. Iris Bookcafé

7.6
1331 Main St, Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Over-The Rhine · 18 tips and reviews
Busken Bakery is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

51. Busken Bakery

8.6
2675 Madison Rd (Edwards Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews
Carl's Deli is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

52. Carl's Deli

9.1
2836 Observatory Ave (at Monteith Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Deli · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews
Roebling Point Books & Coffee is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

53. Roebling Point Books & Coffee

8.9
306 Greenup St (at E 3rd St), Covington, KY
Bookstore · 9 tips and reviews

54. Empress Chili

5675 Rapid Run Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Hot Dog Joint · No tips or reviews
Echo Restaurant is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

55. Echo Restaurant

8.6
3510 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Diner · Hyde Park · 51 tips and reviews
Gilpin's Steamed Grub is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

56. Gilpin's Steamed Grub

37 E 7th St (at Walnut St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bagel Shop · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews
Mazunte Taqueria is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

57. Mazunte Taqueria

9.0
5207 Madison Rd (near Red Bank), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Madisonville · 36 tips and reviews
Kaze is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

58. Kaze

1400 Vine St (14th Street), Cincinnati, OH
Japanese Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 45 tips and reviews
Blue Manatee Children's Books is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

59. Blue Manatee Children's Books

3054 Madison Road Oakley Square, Cincinnati, OH
Bookstore · Oakley · 5 tips and reviews
Sleepy Bee Cafe is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

60. Sleepy Bee Cafe

8.8
3098 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Café · Oakley · 45 tips and reviews
Great Crescent Brewery is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

61. Great Crescent Brewery

315 Importing St (At Mechanics), Aurora, IN
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews
Sugarcube Records is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

62. Sugarcube Records

Covington, KY
Record Store · 1 tip
Pit To Plate BBQ is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

63. Pit To Plate BBQ

6.7
8021 Hamilton Ave, Mount Healthy, OH
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews
College Hill Coffee Co. and Casual Gourmet is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

64. College Hill Coffee Co. and Casual Gourmet

8.1
6128 Hamilton Ave (at North Bend Rd.), Cincinnati, OH
Café · College Hill · 12 tips and reviews
Urban Artifact is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

65. Urban Artifact

8.1
1660 Blue Rock St (at Turrill), Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · Northside · 12 tips and reviews
O' Malleys In The Alley is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

66. O' Malleys In The Alley

7.5
25 Ogden Pl, Cincinnati, OH
Dive Bar · Central Business District · 25 tips and reviews
Biergarten At Findlay Market is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

67. Biergarten At Findlay Market

7.6
129 W Elder St (Elm), Cincinnati, OH
Beer Garden · Over-The Rhine · 2 tips and reviews
Taft’s Ale House is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

68. Taft’s Ale House

1429 Race St (at 15th St), Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · Over-The Rhine · 42 tips and reviews
Fuel Coffee is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

69. Fuel Coffee

8.0
2726 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · East End · 6 tips and reviews
Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

70. Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom

8.2
1621 Moore St, Cincinnati, OH
Beer Bar · Over-The Rhine · 9 tips and reviews
Findlay Market is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

71. Findlay Market

9.3
1801 Race St (at Elder St.), Cincinnati, OH
Farmers Market · Over-The Rhine · 87 tips and reviews
Listermann Brewing Co. is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

72. Listermann Brewing Co.

8.4
1621 Dana Ave (at Idlewild Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · Evanston · 25 tips and reviews
Rhinegeist Brewery is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

73. Rhinegeist Brewery

9.3
1910 Elm St (at Henry), Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · Over-The Rhine · 73 tips and reviews
Dairy Corner is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

74. Dairy Corner

7.4
3501 Church St, Newtown, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 4 tips and reviews
Black Plastic Records is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

75. Black Plastic Records

4027 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Record Store · Northside · 3 tips and reviews
The Growler House is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

76. The Growler House

7.4
Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH
Bar · East Walnut HIlls · 8 tips and reviews
Fireside Pizza is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

77. Fireside Pizza

8.2
773 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Walnut Hills · 10 tips and reviews
Fifty West Brewpub is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

78. Fifty West Brewpub

8.8
7668 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Brewery · 41 tips and reviews
Deeper Roots Coffee is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

79. Deeper Roots Coffee

8.8
3056 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Oakley · 8 tips and reviews
Coffee Emporium is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

80. Coffee Emporium

8.9
3316 Erie Ave (at Victoria Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Hyde Park · 37 tips and reviews
Top This Donut Bar is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

81. Top This Donut Bar

1774 Lexington Avenue (Montgomery), Cincinnati, OH
Breakfast Spot · No tips or reviews

82. Prohibition Bourbon Bar

530 Washington Ave, Newport, KY
Whisky Bar · No tips or reviews
Braxton Brewing Company is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

83. Braxton Brewing Company

9.3
27 W 7th St, Covington, KY
Brewery · 26 tips and reviews
Nation is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

84. Nation

8.3
1200 Broadway St (12 St.), Cincinnati, OH
Burger Joint · Central Business District · 15 tips and reviews
Scotti's Italian Restaurant is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

85. Scotti's Italian Restaurant

7.0
919 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 5 tips and reviews
Holtman's Donut Shop is one of Cincinnati: An Indie-ish Guide.

86. Holtman's Donut Shop

8.4
1332 Vine St (13th and Vine), Cincinnati, OH
Donut Shop · Over-The Rhine · 36 tips and reviews

87. Webb's BBQ

115 E 9th St (E 9th St), Newport, KY
BBQ Joint · No tips or reviews