Who we are
I found my passion at historic Findlay Market in 2009 when my husband Barry and I opened our fresh produce and specialty shop called Daisy Mae’s Market. I discovered that our store was just the starting point for sharing our love of food and connecting with the Greater Cincinnati community. I launched Cincinnati Food Tours in 2012 as a way to introduce visitors to Findlay Market, share culinary experiences, and spread my enthusiasm for the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Cincinnati Food Tours continues to grow, exploring new neighborhoods and adding new small business partners. I invite you to join us as we share food, culture, and history one step at a time.
Barb Cooper, Certified Tourism Ambassador
Barb is the 2019-2020 recipient of the Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award, presented by the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau. She and her Cincinnati Food Tours have been mentioned in the National Geographic Traveller, Daily Beast, The Metro (London), New York Times, Forbes (2019), Chicago Tribune, and Forbes (2024).
Celebrating 12 Years in Business in 2024!
Our Partners
We are always looking to add to our team of merchants and restaurants partners. If you would like to be involved with Cincinnati Food Tours, please contact us at barb@cincinnatifoodtours.com.
Findlay Market
Dean’s Mediterranean Import
The Gourmand Group
Churchill’s Fine Teas
Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen
OTR Bagel Bar
Mama Lo Hizo
Taste of Belgium
Eckerlin’s Meats
Maverick Chocolate
The Arepa Place
Babushka Pierogies
Makers Bakers
Market Wines
Walnut Hills
Fireside Pizza
Just Q’in
Gomez Salsa Cantina
Esoteric Brewing
Decibel Korean Fried Chicken
Caffe’ Vivace
Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton
Young Buck Deli
Lucius Q
French Crust
Brown Bear Bakery
Aladdin’s Eatery
Sacred Beast
The Lubecker
Braxton Brewing
Bee’s Barbecue
Cora’s Cakery
Razzo
Taste of Belgium
Streetcar Tour
Prime Cincinnati
Mazunte Centro
Urbana Cafe
Allez Cafe
Taste of Belgium
Aladdin’s Eatery
French Crust Cafe & Bistro
Street City Urban Gourmet
The Rhined
Pata Roja
Hyde Park
The Echo
Parkside
Arthur’s
Churchill’s Fine Teas
MexCantina
E & O Kitchen
Peace Love & Little Donuts