Oakley

Small and handsome, Oakley is a neighborhood that is almost like a miniature city - it offers all of the major necessities of life (grocery stores, drug stores, hardware shops, etc.) along with plenty of treats (great dining options, a gourmet ice cream shop, designer clothing stores). It's a highly livable area with a great balance between residential and business spaces.

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Dining

The most difficult thing about dining in Oakley is deciding where to go. One could have samosas and curry at Baba India, or high English tea at Essencha tea house. For a step above common pub fare, there’s Habits Café on Oakley Square, or for something completely different, Boca is a popular dinner spot for great Italian food. Dewey’s Pizza and Skyline Chili are common favorites; however, if you are in the mood for something classy, there’s four star Southern cuisine at Hugo. When it comes to snacks and desserts, Red Tree Gallery offers coffee and other goodies, while Aglamesis Brothers serves ice cream and gourmet hand-made candies. No matter what the occasion, Oakley has something tasty to put on the table.
Nightlife

Nightlife in Oakley is pretty calm, but there are still a few popular watering holes worth visiting. Many locals favor Habits Café, which serves food (and the best sweet potato fries around) and has a pool table. Oak Tavern also has a pool table, and more of a sports bar atmosphere. Oakley Pub and Grill is exactly what you’d expect, and famous for its ten-cent wings on Mondays. For live music, The 20th Century Theatre is the place to go – they regularly host both national and local groups, and the historic theatre is a classy place to take in a concert.
Arts & Entertainment

If you’re in the mood for art, Red Tree Gallery always has something unique and interesting on its walls and Essencha occasionally features live music. However, the entertainment mainstay in Oakley is undoubtedly The 20th Century Theatre, which hosts both local and national talent on a weekly basis. Also of note is Oakley After Hours – during the summer, shops stay open late and live bands play on the streets on the last Friday of the month.
Recreation

The entire neighborhood of Oakley is quite walkable, which makes for a popular form of recreation. If you would rather sit than stroll, there is a nice, little park at Oakley Square (at the intersection of Madison and Markbreit) called Geier Esplanade, which has a small green space and a few benches. Oakley also has a CRC recreation center with an outstanding after school day camp, lots of youth and adult activities and a very popular senior program.
Special Interest

Oakley, specifically The 20th Century Theatre, is a popular place to get married – or at least have the reception. Oakley is also one of the few places in town you can get an informal lesson on Japanese Tea Ceremony, at Essencha Tea House.
Shopping

Oakley has boutiques and specialty shops of all kinds! Interestingly, many of them cater to kids. Manatee Bookstore is one of the best places in town to find a children’s book, and they also have an in-store café serving non-caffeinated beverages. King Arthur’s Court is a child’s wonderland of toys and games. Spotted Goose supplies all sorts of pint-sized fashions. For organic and other specialty groceries, there’s Fresh Market. The Hyde Park Shopping Plaza (which is technically in Oakley) also has a Bigg’s and a Kroger as well as a number of chain stores, such as Staples, Michaels and Ace Hardware. Those who like to shop for a cause might like to visit Legacies consignment shop, tucked away in Hyde Park Plaza, which offers furniture and decorative items – with proceeds benefiting the Wellness Community.
Personal Care

Oakley boasts several salons with devoted followings. Oakley Nails has an outstanding reputation. Salon Concepts and Tycoon Harry's stand out as full-service salons - Tycoon Harry's for men only! For your furry family members, there is also Pet Resort and Spa, with enough amenities to make you envy your pooch.
Revolution Fitness offers a broad array of classes, services and workout options, including pilates and massage.

The most difficult thing about dining in Oakley is deciding where to go. One could have samosas and curry at Baba India, or high English tea at Essencha tea house. For a step above common pub fare, there’s Habits Café on Oakley Square, or for something completely different, Boca is a popular dinner spot for great Italian food. Dewey’s Pizza and Skyline Chili are common favorites; however, if you are in the mood for something classy, there’s four star Southern cuisine at Hugo. When it comes to snacks and desserts, Red Tree Gallery offers coffee and other goodies, while Aglamesis Brothers serves ice cream and gourmet hand-made candies. No matter what the occasion, Oakley has something tasty to put on the table.

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As one of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, Oakley is a unique mix of the old and the new. Sometimes overshadowed by its trendy neighbor, Hyde Park, Oakley's eclectic residents know they've got a great thing going in a neighborhood that definitely holds its own.

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