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 thats your thing, in which case, by all means, please continue and leave this little gem to the rest of us. Crown Republics 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 Bens 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