Black Coffee Lounge

Amazing sandwiches and salads! Delicious! Everyone was extremely friendly as well! Can't wait to go…read moreback!

I am a semi-regular visitor here. It is always outstanding…read more I typically order in advance using their website. When doing this, you can't see the "soup of the day," which I always order (their soups are great). Today was broccoli cheddar, which is a recurring variety. I didn't think I'd like it, but the counter lady recommended it. She was right; IT WAS AWESOME.

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The Pickled Pig

4.7(112 reviews)

0.9 mi•Walnut Hills

We had the most amazing meal at the Pickled Pig. The four of us each ordered a different sandwich…read moreand side, and every single combo was delicious -- so many fun flavors and textures. Gary was incredibly friendly and such an interesting person to talk with. I love that he offers classes, too. We're already excited for the special meal in July!

We came because of DDD. Total Fieri fans. The ambiance is modern and homey. Staff is super…read morefriendly! We came on a Saturday afternoon in between lunch & dinner (hoping to beat any rush) It's definitely busy but we lucked out. We ordered the pickle boat, tuna melt and smoked turkey to share. Hands down our favorite was the tuna melt. I've never had such dilly, Smokey tuna goodness on crispy rye bread. It's alittle pricey... but we get it small business. Lunch came to $59 We left fulfilled

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Carl's Deli

4.4(291 reviews)

3.4 mi•Hyde Park

Hot Heidi. Ready on time. Great staff. Always delicious…read more Make sure to order online it can get a little busy. Some outdoor seating, typically pretty busy, but to be expected when your food is this good.

I have heard so much about this place recently and I love a good sandwich so I know that I had to…read morestop in ASAP. I stopped by for a quick lunch during the week and wanted an easy to-go sandwich. They have a medium sized menu but a lot of different options which makes it a bit hard to pick haha! I decided on a reuben sandwich with all of the fixens inside. I was surprised that I was the only one in there because of the amount of rave reviews. It was a small quaint little place. The employees were suppperrrr nice and gave me a lot of time to think about my order. The vibes in there were very cool with fun music and just overall a good time. Now onto the Reuben. Holy cow! It was juicy and very flavorful, with the perfect amount of sauerkraut. The bread was toasty and the sandwich was nice and warm but not too hot. I think this will be a new spot for me for lunch!

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Alveo Sandwich Shop

4.8(72 reviews)

6.7 mi

Do you want the BEST sandwich the area has to offer? Look no further than Alveo, where everything…read moreis amazing. Service was excellent. Somehow they could tell I was new to Alveo, and they explained the process. Cashier was very sweet. Owner/Head chef took the time to chat with me, it obvious he cares as much about the ingredients as he does the customers' experience. Top notch dude. The sandwich? Criminally delicious. All the ingredients of the Tacchina were different temps, textures, flavors, so when they came together between the bread, it was an unparalleled experience. If they sold the GF focaccia by the loaf, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I respect the ingredients of the chips, just didn't love the flavor and texture (olive oil) and the bag is big enough to share with a friend. Tried the orange Italian soda, wasn't a fav, but maybe another flavor would be better. Would like to see more umbrellas for the patio, but I was lucky to snag a spot in the shade, at that point in the day. Alveo is the best sandwich I've had in 7 years of living here! Almost glad I don't live closer, as I'd be here constantly! Worth the drive! I will dream of the Tacchina!

This sandwiches are amazing. My favorite sandwich in the city. The portions are huge and well worth…read morethe cost. The bread is soooo good. I recommend this place to everyone. The owners and staff are so friendly too. Start with the La Classica. And get a cookie!!

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Young Buck Deli

4.8(90 reviews)

2.0 mi•Over-the-Rhine

There's something refreshing about a deli that keeps things simple but does them really well, and…read morethat's exactly the vibe at Young Buck Deli. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome -- friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of what they're serving. One detail that really stood out is that they make their focaccia in house, and you can taste the difference. It's fresh, soft, and has that perfect balance of crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, which takes their sandwiches to another level. You can tell there's real care behind the food and the experience here. Between the great service and the quality ingredients, Young Buck Deli feels like the kind of spot you'll want to come back to again and again. Definitely a standout deli worth checking out.

Peak lunch spot - simple menu with cool, creative different sandwich types. Went with the…read moreVermonster, a cold turkey sandwich that was really good. I would not recommend the Reuben (cut wasn't thick enough), which my friends got, but I would recommend the new deal. Staff is very kind, but service could've been faster - it did take a while for the hot sandwiches to come out. Great vibes overall.

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Rump & Roll Delicatessen

4.9(30 reviews)

2.3 mi

Food- amazing! Service- amazing!…read moreAmbiance- Amazing If your looking for an awesome deli, this is the place to eat!

Ordered a build your own sammich via door dash on 4/21. Corned beef, onion, mustard and lettuce…read morewith a side of pasta salad. ABSOLUTELY NO complaints. Went back of 4/17 and met the man behind my delicious creation. Tavis Rockwell! Wonderful, interactive man with a touch of sass to go with the class behind his food creations. Tavis offered us tastes of various creations and nothing disappointed. The Italian Beef is insanely good. I was afraid of the possible heat due to the peppers, but it was just enough to many you want and be able to eat more. Greens? I was leery when I was told there is vinegar in them. SOLD!! They were fantastic. Tavis makes a homemade goetta that would make my German ancestors proud. We then learned that Saturday is breakfast all day. He had us at biscuits and gravy. (You can get lunch and dinner items as well, but WHY?). We came back the next morning and split an order that was just enough for two. When you go, make sure to tell Tavis you will pay for the water, but you hear the food is free!!

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Cincy Gourmet Deli

4.4(87 reviews)

0.6 mi•Corryville

Spectacular breakfast and lunch selection with reasonable pricing. I had the chicken Philly…read moresandwich and my wife had the chicken pest panini. The real treat was watching the guys make the food. A well oiled machine.

I came to pick up a quick lunch and they weren't too busy on a Friday. They seem to be cranking out…read moresandwiches pretty fast. A lot of people I think order online and just pick up. I got the chicken Caesar wrap and it's one of the best I've had in the city! They give you a good amount of dressing and the chicken was freshly grilled it tasted like. They have hot and cold sandwich/wrap options. If you have a picky eater they will be able to find something here. The drink options here an infinite and they have lots of bagged chips as well. I want to go back and try some other options.

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The Wheel Oakley

4.8(79 reviews)

4.9 mi•Oakley

People are always surprised when they hear that we often drive the almost hour trip from Dayton to…read moreCincinnati for dinner but it's worth it for the treasure trove of independent establishments like The Wheel Oakley! I had heard that their pop-up dinners sell out very quickly so I was ready the day they were posted and grabbed a few spots for one of their February dates. We arrived and were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and then we found a seat at the long community table set for 20; it was so much fun getting to know the people seated next to us! Dinner was delicious! Four courses-the gnocchi with sausage was our favorite dish of the night.

So this is not a review of a normal restaurant. The Wheel does carry-out only on the weekends, and…read morepop-up dinners on the days of their choice. If you follow them on socials, you can score a seat at the pop-ups. The place is an old house with a lot of character. The food for carryout is fantastic and their bread is fantastic. We live in West Chester and have driven down to there a few times just to pick up delicious dinners. We just attended our first dinner there last Tuesday. Oh My Goodness! What a treat. Jordan greeted us with a glass of Prosecco and directed us where to sit a long table that seats 20. We introduced ourselves to our seatmates and then our first dish arrived. Chef does explain the food before we had each dish, however we wished there was more background and history as to how this place came into being. So expect fantastic food without a lot of details. The first dish was a salad made with all local ingredients. It was so fresh and the dressing made with fresh dill was fantastic. The second dish was a ravioli with northern Italian cheese on a bed of butternut squash puree and brown butter. The pasta was SO delicate and the flavors complimented each other so well. The third dish was a 6 hour braised pork shoulder with ricotta gnocchi in a sauce with Calabrian chilis and I don't know what else. We have been to Italy and all the Italian restaurants in Cincinnati and never had anything like this. It was truly phenomenal. Dessert was a apple upside down cake served warm with whipped cream...fantastic. You bring your own wine, and Jordan is on it by never letting your glass get empty, pouring water, and clearing dishes. Service was so great and she is so friendly and accommodating. The cost was a very reasonable $100/pp and SO worth it. There is no menu, so you go in just devouring what Chef has prepared.

1.1 mi•University Heights

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Cackleberry

4.8(34 reviews)

Review is based off poor communication and lack of response on menu and or pricing…read more I've acquired a menu from someone else that's not 2 yrs old since the website also has no pricing. Will update review later as needed.

So glad we were able to come before it got too busy. Sandwiches all sounded amazing and was really…read moretough to pick which one to try. We ordered the Lola and smalls with bacon. The Lola was fantastic, great flavors, aioli was nice with a tiny kick. The spam was cooked perfect. The smalls was great with the bacon and the sriracha ketchup on it. We got there about 9:10 and only had about a 15ish min wait so not bad at all. There is some tables set up so u can sit and eat. But we got ours to go, and ended up just eating it in the car lol.

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Aviance M.

153

7 years ago

I had "The Woah" - sweet & delicious I almost wished I'd gotten 2 of them I guzzled that first one so fast lol . AND that home made oatmeal carrot cake cream pie !!! Three words YASSSSSSSSSSSS !!!! I'm definitely going back I'll probably do coffee dates here with my friends the atmosphere was really relaxed and welcoming as well as the staff who were very warm and helpful. Every Cincy coffee lover should try this place it's dope. read more

Jenny A.

6 years ago

The ladies that took my order were the sweetest! They helped me pick out my snack and talked to me about the coffee. the coffee though!! I finished it in 10 minutes because it was so delicious. Can't wait to return for another cup of coffee! read more

Whitney A.

168

7 years ago

Great coffee, great people, great atmosphere what more can you ask for? I definitely recommend checking it out!!!

jordan a.

3 years ago

This place is truly wonderful ~ The best of everything when you come to BlaCk Coffee Lounge!

Ryan G.

7 years ago

They're so friendly and polite and helpful! On top of that the food and coffee is amazing!

Morgan G.

5 years ago

The staff is amazing and the coffee is great!!! Highly recommend for coffee in Cincy!!

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The café gives off an old-country kitchen vibe, which many people may enjoy and it makes it…read moreinviting. One thing I didn't care for was allowing dogs inside the space. It would be nice if they had an outdoor courtyard area for pets, especially when dogs become aggressive, bark excessively, or jump up near the counter where food and coffee are being served. That wasn't an ideal experience for me. I also ordered my coffee to enjoy there, but it was served in a to-go cup. That's a minor detail and may just be me being picky, but with so many coffee shops opening these days, I find myself looking for places that pay attention to quality and the overall experience. The matcha was ok , but it wasn't memorable enough to make me eager to return. They originally made the drink incorrect and wasn't in a hurry to correct but did apologize for the wait.

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