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Coldwater Cafe, Tipp City, OH

Coldwater Cafe

4.9 (3203)
$31 to $50
American
19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Katy Evans
  • Catering
    Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
  • Area
    Tipp City
  • Cross Street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
  • Parking details
    A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,203 people are saying

Coldwater Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Dayton

    Best Food

  • Dayton

    Best Service

  • Dayton

    Best Ambience

  • Dayton

    Best Value

  • Dayton

    Great for brunch

  • Dayton

    Innovative

  • Dayton

    Healthy

  • Dayton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Dayton

    Romantic

  • Dayton

    Good for special occasions

  • Dayton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coldwater Cafe is celebrated for "excellent food and service," consistently offering a "truly memorable dining experience." Diners praise the "perfectly cooked" dishes and "remarkable consistency in service." The restaurant's "lovely ambiance," "knowledgeable staff," and "scrumptious desserts" make it a favorite for special occasions and everyday dining alike.
3,203 Reviews
  1. Eileen

    Cincinnati / Dayton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing I would recommend Coldwater Cafe to anyone

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  2. David

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my third visit to this week to Coldwater Cafe and, unfortunately, my least favorite experience. We were seated near the front of the restaurant, and it seemed like the music speakers might have been close by—it was very loud. We had to ask twice for the volume to be turned down just so we could hear each other. With the restaurant nearly full, the loud music only added to the noise level, making it difficult to enjoy conversation. I was especially looking forward to the Monte Cristo sandwich, which is my absolute favorite and was being featured as a special this week. I made sure to let the server know I was gluten-free. Unfortunately, the sandwich was served on regular bread. The only reason I caught it was because I had the same sandwich the day before and noticed the difference—otherwise, I would have eaten it and gotten sick. The server took it back, but then informed me it was the last Monte Cristo they had. Since I love that sandwich so much, I asked if they could just switch out the bread—and thankfully, they were able to do so. On a positive note, the broccoli salad and the carrot-ginger soup were absolutely delicious! And once the corrected Monte Cristo came out, it was just as wonderful and savory as I remembered. Coldwater Cafe is still my all-time favorite restaurant, and I believe every place can have an off day. That said, I do hope they reconsider the music volume—it can really take away from the overall dining experience. I’d also love to see the Monte Cristo added to the regular menu (even just for the summer months!). If that happens, I’d probably be in 2–3 times a week. 😊

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  3. Libby

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Coldwater Cafe was excellent in both cuisine and atmosphere.

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  4. David

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    OMG!!! you brought back the Monte Cristo!! I would love to see this on your menu permanently! Food was fantastic and the noise level was not bad. Wonderful experience as usual!

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  5. ROBERT

    Naples2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambiance and worked With seven people who had not seen each other for awhile. J ice experience

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  6. Julie VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service and food was great. We had the fillet and the duck dinners. Both were delicious. We wanted to order a side salad with their cucumber dill dressing, but they said they no longer offer side salads and they don’t have the dill dressing anymore. We were very sad as the dressing was delicious. We did order the kale and wedge salads that were good but missed the dill dressing.  We also enjoyed the “wine down Wednesday” offer.

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  7. Nancy VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Halibut with bacon risotto. It was absolutely divine. Fish perfectly cooked and HOT, beautifully garnished. The Halibut filet was thick and generous. Best part? Also gluten free.

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  8. David

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Experience Every Time! As always, the staff was incredibly friendly, and our server Casey went above and beyond to ensure we had a truly memorable dining experience. I ordered the salmon, and it was cooked to absolute perfection—moist, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The soup of the day, Mushroom Bisque, was rich and delicious, bursting with deep, savory flavor. This continues to be my favorite restaurant, thanks to its remarkable consistency in service, food quality, and overall atmosphere. I can always count on an exceptional experience here!

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  9. John VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to impress and satisfy. Took friends from Colorado for their first CC experience, and they are world travelers and accustomed to fine food. They raved about the mushroom bisque and the duck. Service was spot on which is a given at CC. The ambiance is pleasant but never stuffy. Score yet another great dining experience at a restaurant that has few rivals in the region.

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  10. elizabeth VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four diners, 4 different entrees, each one delicious and cooked to perfection!!! Coldwater Is by far the best restaurant in our region.

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FAQs

Coldwater Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 667-0007.

Coldwater Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 3203 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Coldwater Cafe

19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
  • Area
    Tipp City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Katy Evans
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
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