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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Cincinnati's CUF neighborhood

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Published on July 10, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Cincinnati's CUF neighborhoodThai Express | Photo: Karen B./Yelp

Visiting CUF, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Cincinnati neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Ethiopian restaurant to a pub. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in CUF, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Elephant Walk

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Topping the list is bar, Ethiopian and Indian spot Elephant Walk. Located at 170 W. McMillan St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp.

Order from a menu of Northern Indian or Ethiopian cuisine. There’s also a general lunch and brunch menu. Look for dishes like grass-fed prime filet mignon with finely chopped beef tartare and seasoned with butter, cardamom and mitmita and goat biryani. The restaurant also offers several vegetarian options.

2. Thai Express

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Next up is Thai spot Thai Express, situated at 213 W. McMillan St. With 4.5 stars out of 206 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

From salads to stir fry meals, Thai Express serves a variety. Keep it light with the tangy and sweet mango salad, consisting of shredded mango, carrot, red onions, cilantro and peanuts. Or try the chicken, pork, beef or tofu with mushrooms, green onions, onions, black peppers and garlic.

3. Rohs Street Cafe

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Coffee and tea spot Rohs Street Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 245 W. McMillan St., 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews.

Enjoy the list of coffee drinks and select food items that include muffins, scones, oatmeal and fruit. 

4. Murphy's Pub

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Murphy's Pub, a dive bar and pub, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2329 W. Clifton Ave. to see for yourself.

With a history that dates back to 1969, Murphy’s Pub serves a large selection of beers, signature drinks and other spirits. Expect drinks such as Angry Orchard Cider, Stella Artois, Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s and the shamrock bomb which is a cocktail that is a blend of UV Blu Vodka and Monster.


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