Looking to uncover all that Walnut Hills has to offer? Get to know this Cincinnati neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to a cafe and jazz spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Walnut Hills, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Gomez Salsa
Topping the list is Mexican spot Gomez Salsa. Located at 2437 Gilbert Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp.
Gomez Salsa offers tacos, bowls, housemade salsa and turtle shells, which are a hybrid burrito stuffed with rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, meat, veggies, cheese and more. Indulge in a turtle shell, packed with ingredients, and a side of salsa and chips or go traditional with carnitas tacos, featuring slow-roasted pulled pork.
2. The Video Archive
Next up is speakeasy The Video Archive, situated at 965 E. McMillan St. With 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Described as a speakeasy on its website, The Video Archive was created with the director Quentin Tarantino in mind. In addition to its video selection, guests can expect a menu of assorted drinks, including shots, beer and specialty cocktails named after Tarantino’s films. Try the Red Apple with apple cider and tequila; the Jackie Brown, made of bourbon, elderflower liquor, blackberry-cucumber puree and salted honey or the Royale with Cheese, which consists of yellow chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup and Rhinegeist Truth.
3. Landlocked Social House
Bar Landlocked Social House, which offers coffee, tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 648 E. McMillan St., 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews.
In addition to coffee and tea, Landlocked Social House serves beer, cocktails, pastries and sandwiches. Try coffee brews like the Abitu Koba Ethiopia with honey, white grape and melon or order the breakfast club sandwich, made with thick bacon, cheddar cheese and garden cream cheese on Allez ciabatta bread. If you're stopping by after work, grab a cocktail like the Moscow Mule with Tito's, Fever Tree ginger beer and lime.
4. Fireside Pizza
Fireside Pizza, a spot to score pizza and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 211 Yelp reviews. Head over to 773 E. McMillan St. to see for yourself.
Choose from a menu of specialty pizzas, salads, wine and beer. Look for Eli's BBQ Pie with Alabama white sauce, provolone-mozzarella mix, pickled red onions, fireside oven-roasted chicken and Eli's signature rub and barbecue sauce. The Greek Pie, made of extra virgin olive oil, provolone mozzarella mix, spinach, red onions, Kalamata olives and feta, is another standout option.
5. Caffè Vivace
Finally, check out Caffè Vivace, which has earned five stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp. You can find the jazz and blues spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, at 975 E. McMillan.
Caffè Vivace features live jazz music and a selection of food and beverages. A rotation of artists who perform monthly can be viewed on its website. During the daytime hours, expect artisan coffee from Carabello Coffee, tea by La Terza and pastries from Mainwood Pastry. Alcoholic beverages are served in the evening.
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