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26 Late-Night Dining Destinations in Cincinnati You Should Visit This Weekend

By CityBeat Staff on Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 10:20 am

Whether you're famished after a long night of drinking with pals, or you're simply a night owl with an appetite — there are plenty of options when it comes to finding some late-night grub. From pork buns to pierogies or tacos to Philly cheesesteaks, there's a little something for every nighttime craving.

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Insomnia Cookies

216 Calhoun St., Clifton
Food available 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday-Sunday
Insomnia Cookies bakes up sweet eats until the wee hours of the morning. The best part is they deliver those delicious disks right to you. What better way to end off a night than with fresh baked cookies that are still warm when they arrive at your door?
Photo via Facebook.com/InsomniaCookies

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Drunken Bento

212 W. McMillan St., Clifton
Food available 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Friday; noon-2:30 a.m. Saturday; 12:30-10 p.m. Sunday
Drunken Bento, the Korean and late-night sushi spot of Clifton has its doors open until 1:30 a.m. on weekdays and 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night. Located right off of the University of Cincinnati’s campus, this late night sushi wonder has been giving life to the students and locals for years. I mean come on, who doesn’t want a Sunday Morning Roll (salmon and cream cheese, deep fried and topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo)? If you’re not into fish, there’s a great menu of entrées and appetizers to suit most tastes.
Photo via Facebook.com/IzensDrunkenBento

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J. Gumbo’s

286 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
Food available 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday
J. Gumbo’s brings a piece of Bourbon Street to Cincinnati. The kitchen serves po’ boys, gumbo and other Creole and Cajun classics. They put soul into their cooking, and a bowl of the Voodoo Chicken may put your soul back in your body after a late night.
Photo via Facebook.com/JGumobsClifton

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Pleasant Ridge Chili

6032 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge
Food available 9 a.m.-4:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday
A local multi-generational chili joint that is more than 50 years old. Offers chili to go and late-night eats (until 4:30 a.m.), like french fries topped with everything from chili to cheese to gravy.
Photo via Facebook.com/PleasantRidgeChili

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Queen City Whip (Queen City Radio)

222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Food available 4 p.m.-midnight Monday-Wednesday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Friday; noon-2 a.m. Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday
Queen City Whip is a staple in the late-night burger game. The purple food truck can be found serving up made-to-order eats in the courtyard of Queen City Radio. You can find diner classics like chili dogs, burgers, fries and milkshakes. They also have an amazing falafel sandwich topped with their housemade tzatziki sauce. With prices ranging from $2.50 (for small french fries) to $8 (for a Whip Classic Burger), you can ball on a budget. Your taste buds and stomach will thank you.
Photo via Facebook.com/QueenCityWhip

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Cloud 9 Sushi

1018 Delta Ave., Mount Lookout
Food available 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday-Saturday
An unpretentious sushi joint serving half-priced sushi all day, every day, with a selection of more than 50 different rolls.
Photo via Facebook.com/Cloud9Sushi

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