Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurants

Pepsi instead of Coke is a downfall. Vanilla, cherry and chocolate syrups in Coke aren’t the same with Pepsi. The dining area is always clean, the salad bar can be somewhat messy during dinner hours. The drive-​thru can be a bit of a wait from time to time with some orders being incorrect during a rush. I have been to worse though and this one is a step above the others. Some other locations won’t let you go through the drive-​thru and order off the menu but this one does and thats nice.

Always friendly and always quick. The food is great, even the salad bar. My favorite location.

They now sell Pepsi instead of Coke. No more cherry Cokes. Doesn’t taste the same. This location appears particularly rundown.

One of my favorite things here actually isn’t even a regular menu item… the grilled cheese… wait a second, I didn’t say that loud enough… THE GRILLED CHEESE! It’s not healthy, it’s not gourmet. It’s just good old Texas Toast slathered with butter and filled with creamy goodness. Amazing. I also need to give a shout out to my favorite, non-​dieting meal… that would have to be the Swiss Miss (a burger topped with swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, and that amazing Frisch’s tartar sauce) on a rye bun, a side of onion rings, a cup of chili and a large vanilla coke… not much better than that!

Best Feature: Decent food and I LOVE their flavored syrups!
Worst Feature: The food is definitely a fast-​food kind of quality.
I have been here several times recently, and all my visits were quite excellent!
They offer a great selection of different dishes — you can choose from sandwiches to pastas and even their breakfast bar during certain hours. I’ve eaten many times from the breakfast bar — they service all kinds of different breakfast foods, including biscuits + gravy, bacon, sausage, fruit, cottage cheese, cereal, and more! If you’re eating healthier, they do have fruit, yogurt, and other healthier alternatives if you’re not looking to eat greasier, fatty foods.
I’m not as fond of their sandwiches; if you’re not a huge sauce person, be sure to ask for some condiments on the side. They tend to put a lot on the sandwiches, in my opinion.
You can choose from eating in to just driving through, which is convenient if you’re in a hurry.
One unique element about Frisch’s is their sodas — you can add several different flavored syrups to your beverages! I love this, as it is not the usual manufactured flavors (e.g. Coca-Cola’s Cherry Coke). I know they have cherry and vanilla; I’m fairly sure they have a few more outside that. I’m a huge fan of the cherry syrup and go often for a diet Cherry Coke (it’s an addiction, but I’m okay with that :-))
I’m not always as fond of the food quality, however. It’s got a definite «fast food» quality to it that I’m not the biggest fan of. But you do get what you pay for, and I know I’m also choosing to eat out at a cheaper restaurant chain, so that kinda comes with the territory with places such as these.
Every time I have come here, the service is great! I’ve only had one bad experience about 2 years ago when a waitress actually argued with us about what we had ordered. She earned herself every bit of that penny tip — since then, I’ve had fantastic servers. They are always kind and helpful, willing to customize your order and always attentive.
I’ll definitely go again! If you’re in the area, be sure to stop in at least once. At least to pick up a cherry or vanilla coke. :-)

Frisch’s Big Boy is one of my favorite places to eat in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Big Boy sandwich in Cincinnati is one of the best you will ever find. I’ve had Big Boy in other cities and none of them come close to the ones in Cincy. The tarter sauce is amazing!
Frisch’s is a chain but has maintained a local feel. Most of them are kept very clean and the staff is very friendly. We love going there whether it is just our small family or a large group of friends.
If you’re in Cincinnati, you’ve got to go to Frisch’s and get a Big Boy… done the right way!
TIP: Big Boy sandwiches also make for a great breakfast. I was skeptical at first, but they really are good for breakfast. Try for yourself and see.