Madisonville

emerging eastside · 45227

Madisonville is the east-side neighborhood that quietly stopped being a secret. The Madison Place development, Medpace's expanding campus, and a steady trickle of new restaurants along Madison Road have nudged it from overlooked to actively interesting. It is diverse in a way that feels lived-in rather than marketed, which makes for honest first dates: less performance, more conversation. Hop the Wasson Way trail, share a plate at Allez or grab tacos at Cocina Mexicana, and you will get a read on whether your person likes a neighborhood with momentum or one already finished. Tradeoff: the polish is uneven block to block.

4,731

singles 22–50

50%

male

$47,612

median income

$1,229

median rent

The data

Madisonville by the numbers

Madisonville runs male-heavy, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Madisonville is about $47,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Ohio has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Hamilton County voted about 57% Harris to 42% Trump, a county that has flipped Democratic in a Republican state.
● Verified · Hamilton County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Madisonville pays about $1,230 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,700 Madisonville residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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18 spots across Madisonville

Madisonville
Cafés
Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates
Chocolate shop★ 4.7 · 1,323
Wheelchair access
Find it
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,323 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Cafés
Coffee Emporium
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,042
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3316 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,042 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Coffee Emporium.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 4 PM
Tue6 AM to 4 PM
Wed6 AM to 4 PM
Thu6 AM to 4 PM
Fri6 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Madisonville
Activity
Madison Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 905
Wheelchair access
Find it
4761 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 905 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Madison Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Drinks
The Righteous Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 452
Madisonville
Cafés
Norwood Delite Creamy Whip
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 424
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4490 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 424 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Norwood Delite Creamy Whip.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Maps
Madisonville
Activity
Climb Time Oakley
Rock climbing gym★ 4.8 · 294
Wheelchair access
Find it
4460 Orkney Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 294 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Climb Time Oakley.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9:30 PM
Tue12 to 9:30 PM
Wed12 to 9:30 PM
Thu12 to 9:30 PM
Fri12 to 9:30 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Activity
Oakley Greens
Miniature golf course$$$$★ 4.4 · 277
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3065 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 277 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oakley Greens.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Dining
Confessions Bar & Restaurant Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 231
Madisonville
Cafés
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 224
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2755 Park Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 224 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Dining
Zingaro Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 216
Madisonville
Drinks
Bramble Patch
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 213
Madisonville
Activity
Queen City Clay
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 165
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2760 Highland Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 165 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Queen City Clay.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Spanish
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Madisonville
Drinks
Wiseguy Lounge - Pleasant Ridge
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 134
Madisonville
Drinks
Pilar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 106
Madisonville
Activity
Cove 51
Night club$$$$★ 4.3 · 70
Madisonville
Drinks
Arena
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 61
Madisonville
Dining
Fässer
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 41
Madisonville
Drinks
Annie Oakley's
Bar$$$$★ 5 · 32

Madisonville

Madisonville by the numbers

Local date spots

Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates

Coffee Emporium

Madison Bowl

The Righteous Room

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip

Climb Time Oakley

Oakley Greens

Confessions Bar & Restaurant Lounge

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Zingaro Italian Restaurant

Bramble Patch

Queen City Clay

Wiseguy Lounge - Pleasant Ridge

Pilar

Cove 51

Arena

Fässer

Annie Oakley's

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