Downtown Loveland: A Complete Guide

Laura Williams

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Loveland, located 25 minutes northeast of Downtown Cincinnati, is a suburban area with one of Cincinnati’s most spectacular downtown squares.

In this article, we’ll go through the greatest shops, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and outdoor spaces to visit in Downtown Loveland.

The Finest Stores

Bond Furniture and Design

It is a furniture business that specializes in custom furniture and home decor.

Busy Bee Boutique

It specializes in one-of-a-kind presents for birthdays, holidays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Fleet Feet Obryonville (ex JackRabbit)

It is a runner and walker’s store that sells shoes, clothes, and accessories.

Montgomery Cyclery

It is a firm situated in Cincinnati that sells bikes, riding apparel, accessories, and bike repair.

Vertical Drop

It is a retail store that focuses on outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, skating, and other sports.

Welling & Co. Jewelers

It is a fine jewelry business that also offers repair and custom design services.

Restaurants with the Best Reviews

Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ

A restaurant specializing in classic BBQ meals and has indoor and outdoor dining located along the bike track.

Paxton’s Grill

A family-owned pub and grill that specializes in burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They have indoor and outdoor seats, and they take pleasure in providing courteous and prompt service. The black and blue burger is our favorite dish here, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

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Ramsey’s Trailside

A large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating that serves burgers, salads, soups, and a selection of local craft brews and is located right along the bike trail.

Tano Bistro

 A restaurant that serves burgers, fish tacos, pulled pork, grilled chicken, and other meals.

The Works

This is one of our favorite pizza joints not only in Loveland but across Cincinnati. Inside, on a patio, or even in an old railway attached to the building’s side, try one of their pizzas.

The Best Breweries and Bars

Bishop’s Quarter Bar

A gigantic three-story facility specializing in wine, bourbon, and craft beer in the center of Downtown. On weekends, they frequently feature live music on the rooftop bar, making it one of the most popular venues in the region.

Narrow Path Brewing

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A brewery directly on the bike route serves a range of artisan beers and has a large outside seating area with firepits and heated domes that you can hire out in the winter.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes

Cocoa Bites

It is a charming little bakery that offers a delectable selection of cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats.

Hometown Café

A cafe that specializes in coffee, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods and is located right along the bike track.

Mile 42

One of our favorite coffee shops in Cincinnati, with a large indoor dining area, an outside walk-up window, and a wide selection of delicious coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goodies.

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Best Desserts

Graeter’s Ice Cream

A Cincinnati-based ice cream parlor with a vast range of flavors to choose from.

Loveland Sweets

A high-end sweets shop that specializes in ice cream, candies, and coffee.

Trailside Ice Shack Hawaiian Ice

A modest shop right on the bike trail that serves a variety of shaved ice tastes.

Best Outdoor Places

East Loveland Nature Preserve

A nature Preserve within a few minutes from Downtown Loveland with several miles of woodland walking routes.

Loveland Bike Trail

A part of the larger 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail, it travels straight through the centre of Downtown Loveland. Visit hire a bike for the day, go to Loveland Bike Rental.

Loveland Canoe & Kayak

One of the most popular canoe and kayaking spots in all of Cincinnati. The business offers a 5-mile tour called “The Castle Adventure” that passes through Loveland Castle and lasts 2 to 4 hours depending on how lazily you paddle.

Nisbet Park

A charming park with a gazebo, a playground area, an outdoor amphitheater, and plenty of open green space located just on the bike track.

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