Good news, Cincinnati: Getting a quick breakfast no longer means you have to go through the McDonald’s drive-thru on the way to work. Unless that’s your thing, in which case, by all means, please continue and leave this little gem to the rest of us. Crown Republic’s walk-up window is open for business for all of your breakfast and pastry needs — and all items are under five bucks. (The spot is replacing Fat Ben’s Bakery window, which opened in June but has since closed.) Stop by on a chilly morning for a hot donut, or grab a breakfast sandwich on a housemade English muffin, with ham, maple sausage or bacon and cheesy eggs. The window is also a one-stop shop for cookies, muffins, cakes and, of course, a  good ol’ cuppa joe. 7 – 11 a.m., Monday – Friday. Crown Republic Gastropub Walk-Up Window, 720 Sycamore St., Downtown.  
Photos by Hailey Bollinger
Coffee is only $1 with the purchase of a pastry, or $2 by itself. Hailey Bollinger
Cock A Doodle Donuts ($3) are fried and made to order and filled with wildberry jam, salted caramel, Nutella or the seasonal Bavarian pumpkin filling, depending on your preference. Hailey Bollinger
The walk-up window Hailey Bollinger
Breakfast sandwich on a housemade English muffin with ham, maple sausage or bacon and cheesy eggs ($4.50) Hailey Bollinger
Mama’s Chocolate Chip Cookie ($2) Hailey Bollinger
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Display of available baked goods Hailey Bollinger
The chalkboard is changed throughout the morning to reflect what’s available Hailey Bollinger
Cock A Doodle Donut being filled with Bavarian pumpkin filling Hailey Bollinger
Muffins ($3) Hailey Bollinger
Kentucky butter cake ($3) Hailey Bollinger
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