Bakersfield is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

1. Bakersfield

8.7
1213 Vine St (btwn W 12th & W 13th), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 99 tips and reviews

dallas b.dallas blue: Chips and homemade Guac, excellent!

Andy G.Andy Guinigundo: Try the homemade queso and pickled jalapeños. Drink a local beer.

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Short rib tacos were great as was the fish taco. Don't pass up the Queso. Home made and better than most I've had

Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

2. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Melissa I.Melissa Illance: Such an amazing place. Get their homemade pasta dish Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe, brandzino was delicious, their goat cheese and hazelnut bruschetta and the doughnuts are a MUST.

Mike D.Mike D: Cozy underground atmosphere, fresh housemade pastas, very affordable for the quality. Short Rib Cappellacci is most excellent, as is the chicken liver pate.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Home made pasta in a cavernous, underground yet somehow welcoming Italian joint. Love the delicious gratis donut that comes with lunch

Mazunte Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

3. Mazunte Taqueria

8.9
5207 Madison Rd (near Red Bank), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Madisonville · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew Millis: Outstanding homemade tortilla chips and fresh salsa bar. Quality similar to the OTR scene but cheaper and more casual. Ole!

RandyRandy: Everything is FRESH! The margaritas are delightful! (Wink, wink strong!) enjoy!

Mark E.Mark Ellis: I have been all over Latin America. This is the best you will get in Cincinnati. Trust me.

United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

4. United Dairy Farmers (UDF)

8.3
6701 Beechmont Ave (at Burney Ln), Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Mount Washington · 6 tips and reviews

AmericasNewsNow ..AmericasNewsNow .com: Try the homemade chocolate chip

Sonja M.Sonja Marchant: Praline butter pecan homemade brand

Jessica L.Jessica Langmeyer Specht: Their store brand cherry cordial is the best. I also like their Highlander Grogg brewed coffee.

Pepp & Dolores is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

5. Pepp & Dolores

9.0
1501 Vine St (15th St W), Cincinnati, OH
Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 5 tips and reviews

Lacy E.Lacy Elliott: Homemade ricotta & wedge salad were both amazing. Both pasta dishes we got were also incredible.

Ashley M.Ashley Mills: Spicy vodka pasta is 💣

Taylor E.Taylor E: the "secret" downstairs bar has the coolest ambience

The Comet is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

6. The Comet

8.7
4579 Hamilton Ave (at Otte Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Karaoke Bar · Northside · 41 tips and reviews

J B.J B: Do NOT try the homemade ginger ale.

Anna H.Anna Hider: So much beer! Love. Good Mexican, nothing fancy, but it's all fresh and homemade. Also, the decor reminded me of my grandparent's house in an almost creepy way

David G.David Groh: Amazing burritos, juke, live music, and pool.

Nada is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

7. Nada

8.6
600 Walnut St (at 6th St), Cincinnati, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Central Business District · 180 tips and reviews

Lori C.Lori Crepas: OMG! Delicious! I had the veggie taco; my hubby had the barboas taco. Both fantatic - as r the homemade chips & margaritas!

Michael T.Michael Tchou: You can't go wrong. The fish tacos and barbacoa tacos were amazing, and the fresh, warm homemade chips with guacamole or salsa were delicious!

Alicia W.Alicia Wanderlust: BBQ tacos are amazing as well as the hot homemade jalapeno sauce. Only minus - your will smell of tacos from head to toe once out

The Indian Mound Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

8. The Indian Mound Cafe

7.9
5226 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Burger Joint · 5 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Classic sports bar w/3 spacious rooms decked out in Xavier & University of Cincinnati attire. Superb pub grub especially the wings ($6.50/10) & homemade soups ($2.75). Perfect place to catch a game. Read more.

Jamie "miss cincinnati" B.Jamie "miss cincinnati" Boyle: Delicious burgers and great service!!

Baba G.Baba Ghanoush: Great little neighborhood bar and grill. Friendly folks, cheap beer, and cheap food. Everything on the menu is worth ordering

Taqueria Mercado is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

9. Taqueria Mercado

7.8
800 Walnut St (at E 8th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Central Business District · 48 tips and reviews

Tasha S.Tasha Stewart: Great chips and fajitas! But the sangria didn't taste homemade. Sadface.

Cyrus N.Cyrus Neiheisel: Enchiladas are great, and the homemade chips are delicious!

Shanna B.Shanna BeWell: Great options for vegetarians and vegans. The best Mexican in the city! Burritos and fajitas are delicious.

Pet Wants: The Urban Feed Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

10. Pet Wants: The Urban Feed Market

8.0
1813 Pleasant St (at Findlay Market), Cincinnati, OH
Pet Supplies Store · Over-The Rhine · 6 tips and reviews

jireselljiresell: Our dogs love the homemade snacks they sell here!

Shawn B.Shawn B.: Pet Wants is the only pet food and supply business dedicated to the urban market in Cincinnati. At Pet Wants you buy only the amount of food you need. Their complete and balanced pet foods are made ea

Courtney C.Courtney Caudill: We LOVE Pet Wants. The staff is always so friendly & helpful when we have questions. Our puppy loves the food, & we like knowing we're feeding him a quality product. I'd recommend to all pet owners.

Shanghai Mama's is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

11. Shanghai Mama's

7.5
216 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH
Indian Chinese Restaurant · Central Business District · 38 tips and reviews

Suzanne V.Suzanne Van Fleet: Try the potstickers and the homemade flatbread!

Adria L.Adria Lomangino: Beef Ho Fun is beef with homemade noodles. It's yummy :)

Christianna K.Christianna K: Donnie is the best server! Try to get his section! :) try the Shanghai Dumplings! Yum!

Aglamesis Brothers is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

12. Aglamesis Brothers

9.1
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Oakley · 28 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: In business for over 100 years, the ice cream parlor still has the same classic look. Scoops are bursting with flavor and there is a huge range of choices. Also has Italian Ice and homemade candy. Read more.

R B.R B: So quaint. Love the ice cream. Chocolate is divine.

Robin F.Robin F: Opera cream chocolates are divine. And you only need one to hit the spot.

Zip's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

13. Zip's Cafe

9.0
1036 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Pub · Mount Lookout · 62 tips and reviews

Ronald V.Ronald Vieira: Fresher homemade Chili soup is amazing. Definitely going back!

@ryanswigert@ryanswigert: Go to Zip's Cafe and order a burger! Best burgers in Cincinnati!

grey 1.grey 1066: When the front is packed there's often room in the bar and it tends to be quieter. You can order from the full menu.

The Littlefield is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

14. The Littlefield

8.4
3934 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Whisky Bar · Northside · 14 tips and reviews

David G.David Groh: They have homemade ginger beer!

Ally P.Ally Price: Amazing cocktails, lots of outdoor seating and very friendly, attentive staff! Will definitely return and try some of their bites!

Matthew R.Matthew Risher: So, it's opening night and I get to leave the first tip! Didn't get here early enough for food, but the cocktails we tried were amazing and fancy.

Hello Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Cincinnati.

15. Hello Honey

7.6
633 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

Peter L.Peter Landesman: Home made roasted marshmallow on top of great home ice cream.

Stuart T.Stuart Thomas: Try the eclairs!

Mercedes B.Mercedes Bell: The Lavender shake and the Honey Lavender ice cream is unlike anything I have ever tasted. Great flavors across the board, can't wait to try them all!!