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    Black Coffee Lounge

    4.9 (130 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Desiree M.

    I coffee shops if you can't tell if you follow my adventures. This one doesn't disappoint. I'm always looking for a cozy place to work from most of the time. This place fits that. Super nice staff and great vibes. Four stars for me because im not much for coffee flavor itself the other stuff in it is what makes me happy like white chocolate mochas. Caramel lattes etc....the flavor just wasn't there for my caramel latte, it was bitter with lack of the caramel flavor. They may have the best coffee you have had if you are the black with a little something in it. Give it a go!

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    Bailey D.

    Short & sweet review to highlight the many wonderful things about this coffee shop. The location is great, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the coffee is made with care. It's pretty easy to find street parking nearby, since this shop is on the corner of Elm and Ninth. I stopped here to work remotely for a few hours on a Thursday, and I would definitely come here regularly. There was smooth R&B playing, which totally amplifies the creative, community vibe this place has. I love the wall mural and the decorative art that highlight Black culture. The prices are also right on ... I ordered a "Woah Latte" and a bagel with cream cheese, and spent about $10. The barista was extremely thorough, asking what type of milk I preferred, and how to spell my name. I also love that they feature desserts from Sweet Petit! I'll definitely be back to the intersection of Community & Culture very soon!

    Megan M.

    This was my first time checking out black coffee lounge and it was such a cool and unique experience! The service was exceptional as everyone I had encountered was very endearing and polite. It gave off such chill vibes as music played throughout the building and the workers were singing, dancing, and having a good time all while keeping up on their orders. There are some very intriguing art pieces on the walls to look at too! I ordered a swirl latte which was steamed milk with caramel and dark chocolate and I added oat milk to mine. It was very delicious and the perfect temperature! I also had a chocolate muffin which was delicious and the opposite of dry for those who hate the "m" word 10/10 recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

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    Carroll V.

    A great downtown coffee shop still delivering great drinks and bites in these pandemic times. Love the Woah! Latte, so smooth and so balanced with caramel and vanilla. A mid-day small kept me going for the rest of the day. You want to talk the talk or walk the walk. If it is the latter get your rear-end down to this community-centered shop.

    Shawniece H.

    Needed to warm up and get a caffeine fix after a cold wait in line for sneakers. I had seen Black Coffee Lounge features on the Yelp Cincy Instagram page and knew I wanted to give them a try. This would be the perfect place to sit, work, and ppl watch while just taking in the vibe. There's tables to be productive and couches to chill. There's definitely a hip hop vibe throughout the whole shop, from the "It Was All A Bean" sign in the window to the music playing. I am a sucker for a lavender latte and theirs is definitely top 5. The staff was great about offering suggestions and they were super patient when I was being indecisive.

    Michelle D.

    Awesome coffee and excellent service! Cute little coffee lounge that has delicious coffee, has friendly service and plays great music. What more could you want?! I stopped in today to pick up an Iced Coffee. I noticed all the yummy looking pastries and cookies in the display case on the counter and decided on a Red Velvet Cookie. My husband resisted the treats but ordered an Espresso. My iced coffee was blended perfectly. Rich, creamy and sweet, but not cloyingly so. It was absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed his espresso too. They use La Terza coffee, which is excellent coffee and a favorite of ours. They sell it here by the bag also. They adhere to all pandemic protocols and there is plenty of parking nearby. We will definitely stop in again for more great coffee!

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    Jaime C.

    I am so glad I finally got to try this place! I just stopped in to grab an afternoon pick-me-up included in the yelp elite event and it was great! The staff were super friendly, greeted me right as I walked in and took my order. She was very quick to give me the milk options for my swirl latte, including their non-dairy options. The swirl latte is amazing, Carmel and dark chocolate, not too sweet with wonderful flavor. They also had some really yummy looking bakery options, I can't wait to go back and try more menu items. I'd definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this locally owned coffee shop! The place is super cool, once the pandemic has calmed down this would be an awesome place to meet friends and hang out, I love the art work on the walls and the overall vibe, I'm looking forward to my next visit.

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    Megan B.

    Awesome vibes and great customer service. Love supporting a black owned business. Great coffee favors with milk alternatives. Cute decor inside.

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    Tulsi P.

    Love this addition to Cincy! The environment is so friendly and comfortable. The employees are extremely friendly and personable. It makes the visit so much better. I have gotten the lavender latte and the whoa! The lavender latte was a perfect balance of sweetness & floral. The WHOA was on the sweeter side but still amazing! I also got the vegan chai muffin which was very delicious. I have found a new favorite place. I can't wait for this place to open up fully, it'll be a great place to hang out and drink delicious coffee!

    Chai Latte for me and Iced Mocha Latte for my little guy
    Tracey W.

    I LOVE IT HERE! From the ambience to the friendly staff to the awesome, best in class drinks. Today, my son enjoyed his Iced Mocha Latte and I enjoyed my Chai Latte with Almond Milk. Honestly, Black Coffee blows the national coffee houses out of the water. SUPPORT LOCAL.

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    5 years ago

    Great coffee. Friendly service. Chill vibe and can't wait to "lounge" there when covid is over. Become a regular!

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    Employees are racist towards Asians. I watched countless people get served before me and was treated extremely rudely by the staff.

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    6 years ago

    Top 5 favorite coffee shop in the city hands down. Awesome staff, great vibes all around. Make sure to visit & definitely grad a WOAH!

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    4 years ago

    SUPER VIBEY. Amazing R&B music in the background. Apple cider and swirl coffee with Oat milk was fire

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    Love this place. Great vibes. Solid coffee and fresh juice selections. The service is warm and friendly.

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    Great coffee and relaxing atmosphere but still a vibe! Staff is awesome and helpful if you're unsure what to order.

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    5 years ago

    Very friendly and great atmosphere. The lavender swirl latte is amazing! Everything is freshly made to order which makes a difference.

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    So friendly and the woah! Latte was incredible. So glad we stopped in here during our visit to Cincy!

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