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, Founder
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 13 Years in Business in 2025!
Meet Our Team of
Certified Tourism Ambassadors
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Linnea Eschenlohr
I am a chef/instructor at Tablespoon Cooking School where I teach cooking classes to the general public as well as lead corporate team building events. My husband Evan and I love to travel - especially to visit the many foreign exchange students we hosted in their home countries. I am passionate about food and love telling the stories of Cincinnati's past heritage, its amazing chefs and families who are upholding those traditions, and its current renaissance as a foodie destination.
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Anne Snider
It all begins with passion. Passion for people, food, and our city. I have been part of the Cincinnati Food Tours team since 2012. I am a retired third grade teacher and live in Mt. Auburn, not far from Findlay Market. I most love researching the unique architecture, history, and German heritage of Cincinnati. Being a tour guide is the perfect way for me to share all my favorite things. I can’t wait to teach you the stories of our history and culinary experiences.
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Heidi Shenk
I fell in love with Cincinnati from the moment we moved here in 2020, primarily due to the fantastic food scene! Sharing the history, the culture and the food of this amazing city led me to Cincinnati Food Tours and becoming a food tour guide. I live in the heart of Over The Rhine and take great joy in showing others all that the city has to offer.
Meet 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 Imports
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
Bridges Nepali Cuisine
Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton
Young Buck Deli
Lucius Q
French Crust Cafe & Bistro
Brown Bear Bakery
Aladdin’s Eatery
Sacred Beast
The Lubecker
Braxton Brewing
Bee’s Barbecue
Cora’s Cakery
Urbana Cafe
Taste of Belgium
Streetcar Tour
Pho Lang Thang
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