French Crust Cafe and Bistro

French Crust Cafe and Bistro Charming little French Café and Bistro in the heart of downtown, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bon Appetit

Stop in and enjoy our made from scratch French dishes or order to take with you.

For more than a decade, French Crust Café & Bistro has been filled with laughter, friendships, and countless memories — ...
08/22/2025

For more than a decade, French Crust Café & Bistro has been filled with laughter, friendships, and countless memories — all inspired by the love and vision of Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel and carried forward by Annette and our incredible team. From our first days as a small café on Vine Street to our home at Findlay Market, French Crust has been a place to gather, to savor, and to celebrate everyday moments.

This weekend will be the last chance to visit French Crust, as we will close our doors after service on Sunday, August 24 at 4 p.m. While this was not an easy decision, we are deeply grateful to our loyal guests, our wonderful staff, and the Findlay Market community for embracing us so warmly over the years.

Findlay Market held a special place in Jean-Robert’s heart — he loved the energy, the friendships, and the way food could bring people together. It has been an honor to carry on that tradition here, and to share so many meaningful meals with you.

We invite you to join us one last time this weekend for brunch or lunch, to celebrate the spirit of French Crust together. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling us directly. Merci for the memories — we’ll carry them with us always.

This week’s Lunch Tray Special — Caesar Salad, Cucumber Melon Gazpacho, Sesame-Seared Tuna with Chickpeas & Seasonal Veg...
08/21/2025

This week’s Lunch Tray Special — Caesar Salad, Cucumber Melon Gazpacho, Sesame-Seared Tuna with Chickpeas & Seasonal Veggies, plus a Strawberry Cream Shortbread Cookie 🍓✨

Available through tomorrow!

From chocolate, to almond, to pistachio… we’ve got a croissant for every craving 🥐✨ Come grab one to go, or sit down and...
08/14/2025

From chocolate, to almond, to pistachio… we’ve got a croissant for every craving 🥐✨

Come grab one to go, or sit down and stay a while to enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend 😊

This week’s Lunch Tray Special at French Crust includes gazpacho, a mixed greens salad, rice pilaf with smoked sausage, ...
08/13/2025

This week’s Lunch Tray Special at French Crust includes gazpacho, a mixed greens salad, rice pilaf with smoked sausage, and almond peach & pistachio cookies!

Available today through Friday, while supplies last

Our Smoked Salmon Lox Croissant Sandwich is layered with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and everything bagel seasoning — ser...
08/07/2025

Our Smoked Salmon Lox Croissant Sandwich is layered with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and everything bagel seasoning — served with your choice of fruit, salad, or soup ✨🥐☺️

✨ This Week’s Lunch Tray Special ✨Available today through Friday — while supplies last!Enjoy a refreshing Melon & Cucumb...
08/06/2025

✨ This Week’s Lunch Tray Special ✨
Available today through Friday — while supplies last!

Enjoy a refreshing Melon & Cucumber Gazpacho, crisp Avocado Slaw with Arugula, a flavorful Duo of Mussels & Clams with Piperade and Caper White Wine Herbs Sauce, and finish with a sweet Cherry Eclair Puff 🍽️

All for just $19.00 at French Crust Café & Bistro!

Meet the Skinny Benny 🍳✨Two poached eggs, red skin potatoes, asparagus, tomato confit, hollandaise, and your choice of h...
08/03/2025

Meet the Skinny Benny 🍳✨

Two poached eggs, red skin potatoes, asparagus, tomato confit, hollandaise, and your choice of ham or smoked salmon.

Join us this weekend at French Crust for a classic duo: Clams & Mussels! Thoughtfully prepared and perfect for a leisure...
08/01/2025

Join us this weekend at French Crust for a classic duo: Clams & Mussels!

Thoughtfully prepared and perfect for a leisurely summer brunch. Available this Saturday and Sunday only 🍽️

Whatever your morning mood — we’ve got the perfect pour for you  ☕🍊🫖 Fresh juice, hot tea, rich coffee, and everything i...
07/31/2025

Whatever your morning mood — we’ve got the perfect pour for you ☕🍊🫖

Fresh juice, hot tea, rich coffee, and everything in between. Start your day with your favorite sip at French Crust!

This week’s $19 lunch tray is available today through Friday and includes gazpacho, chopped romaine with red onion, heir...
07/30/2025

This week’s $19 lunch tray is available today through Friday and includes gazpacho, chopped romaine with red onion, heirloom tomato, and blue cheese cream, Chicken Provençal penne with bread crumbs and parmesan, and chocolate ganache cake!

Come join us at French Crust for the perfect midweek treat 🍽️✨

07/27/2025

At French Crust, it’s never just about the pastries — it’s about the people who carry on the tradition. After six wonderful years, we’re sending our thanks and best wishes to Aidan, who brought passion, creativity, and care to every pastry he made. Trained by Jean Robert and Jean Phillipe, Aidan helped keep the spirit of French Crust alive — honoring the techniques and flavors our guests have come to love.We’ll miss him and are so grateful for the role he played in our story. ✨

We are open and operating as normal today after a brief power outage yesterday… which means theres still plenty of time ...
07/24/2025

We are open and operating as normal today after a brief power outage yesterday… which means theres still plenty of time to check out this week’s lunch tray special! Available today and tomorrow while supplies last 🍽️🙂

Address

1801 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15134553720

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