We are so grateful to have Bow Tie Cafe on our neighborhood. Thanks for living through this past year. Food, coffee, ambiance, outdoor patio.... All great. Thank you. read more

I mostly came in here because Dhani Jones, a Cincinnati Bengals player, owns the place (he was actually on our TNT flight back to Cincinnati from San Diego...overall, awesome guy!) If I lived in Mt. Adams, I'd come in here each day! The peppermint mocha coffee is tens times better than Star Bucks! I had the hot Italian, which was delicious. The only negatives are trying to find a parking space, and I think that they should re-tweak their menu a little to have more options. The atmosphere is great and relaxing. I'm hooked! read more

Adorable! This spot is perfect for a little work session or a post-art-museum-visit cup of coffee. I had a chai tea latte with soy milk. It was delicious! Fortunately we got there in just the nick of time. The poor barista was there by herself, and there was a rush of folks wanting both drinks and food - maybe not the best place for groups. read more

The S.O. and I met a photographer her for a meet and greet session. She was drinking a 'dirty chai' which sounded good, though I was unsure what this meant. Generally, one doesn't want dirty things in their drink, but it did look good (clean, to boot), so I ordered it. Turns out a 'dirty chai' is a chai tea latte of sorts with a shot of espresso. Genius! I loved it. The Mt. Adams locale is nice, if parking is a bit challenging at times. It's right by the monk statue I always smile at near the top of the hill. I think the offer outdoor seating, but it was still chilly the day we were there. Inside, there is a white/chalk board there for people to draw which was a fun touch, along with couches/tables/an assortment of seating available. On the day we were there, there were a few people working, a few others chatting. It was comfortable and calm, a place I'd consider going to get some reading done or catch up with a friend. In an area overwhelmed with bars and restaurants, a cafe/coffee shop seems a good balance. Sometimes you don't want a meal and all the other places in the area seemed like they'd judge if we didn't order something. I was glad I thought of this place as an alternative. The service was a bit slow, but I wasn't in a rush and they don't purport to be a drive in and/or Starbucks, so not a complaint, just an observation. The baked goods looked tasty and their drink selections wide, if pretty standard, for a coffee shop of this variety. Cute place, I'd go back. Order the 'dirty chai'. Yum! read more

I, unfortunately, will only ever get to experience the Bow Tie Cafe during the winter. And so I won't ever get to sit outside on their beautiful patio, smack dab in the heart of Mt. Adams. To my surprise, they carry Intelligentsia coffee which brightened my day considerably, giving me a fleeting taste of home (Chicago). The shop itself is very nice and clean. It was quite busy on the early Tuesday afternoon when I stopped by. But there was an ample amount of seating: both couches for relaxing and desks and chairs for more utilitarian purposes. The staff seemed nice. My only issue was the front door doesn't close properly so if you're sitting by it during the winter, it gets drafty. Other than that, it's a very pleasant place to enjoy a cup of coffee. read more

This place an adorable gem located in an even more adorable neighborhood. I have to say, Cincy surprised me here. The whole area is very reminiscent of the streets of San Fran. The service was good, the coffee was great. I would love to stop by again some day and try a little more. read more

I moved to Mt Adams just down the street from the bow tie cafe and was excited to find a internet cafe nearby where I could enjoy some coffee and get work done, chat with friends, or people watch on Saint Gregory. I love the outdoor patio and the dog-friendly water dish outside. The statue out front is also gorgeous. The Bow Tie Cafe could be awesome if there was more attention to the coffee and food selections. Why not have a fantastic cafe in Mt Adams that focuses on quality coffee when there are 30 other bars in the area serving alcohol? I was enjoying my time there one afternoon drinking some yummy homeade lemonade when someone came in and ordered a long island...just kinda incongruous and detracts from the overall feeling of the place. I would love it if the quality of food and drink improved. I paid 50 cents extra for banana in my smoothie when it was really just a gritty banana powder. The sandwiches are also enjoyable but nothing special. Interesting though: one time I was at Bow Tie Dhani Jones and a film crew were there filming something about the cafe. A fun experience to say the least. read more

The pour over is fantastic and the tacos are off the hook. I've officially deemed this as my first "go to" place since moving to Cincy. read more

Bow Tie Cafe scores points for decor, respectable quality of cafe au lait, and a welcoming staff. That staff, however, is painfully slow and lacking in numbers in the AM. I don't mind waiting 10 minutes for a custom coffee in the afternoon, but on the way to work, it's a dealbreaker. And for a couple weeks, their website listed their opening as 6 am when in fact, it opened at 7 am. They've since corrected the hours, but that was a disappointing way to begin the work day. I like the concept of the place and enjoy the vibe, so I hope they make the adjustments in service to deliver on function as well as form. read more

This quaint little coffee shop and concert pop-up offers a nice touch of local flair and urban comfort. Great outdoor patio area. read more

Bow Tie Café - Yummy lemongrass tea. Enjoy a variety of flavors daily. Happy we stopped in here on our walk in Mt. Adams. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I just wasn't impressed. They seemed like they'd be great, but their coffee was just mediocre and the patterns were not even that good. It has a nice setting and nice outside seating. The food wasn't even memorable for any of us. Not worth it. Starbucks is better. read more

Bow Tie Café - Ughhhhh. What is this. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

After being in Cincinnati for close to 6 months, I decided to venture out to Mount Adams during the day and see what all the fuss was about. Luckily, I stumbled across Bow Tie Cafe. At first I was confused, as I thought the place was called "Cafe," since out front there is only a picture of a Bow Tie, with the letters "C-A-F-E" underneath. And, if we're being truthful here, I was actually looking for another coffee shop (; As I walked in, the ambiance was nicely set up with a clash of eccentric pieces of furniture and a HUGE white board that displayed the titles of books that clientele recommended. This just added to it's local business charm. The coffee was decent, and while at first I thought the cashier was standoffish, in the end I decided that the staff was quite friendly and generous. My quick tip: Skip the soup, unless you like Campbell's condensed soups. Stick to the barista-friendly beverages and the pastries. Lastly, I had a great experience here, and will be back for my next study session. read more

I went to have brunch here because of the great deal I got on groupon. I wasn't impressed nor disappointed. The mimosa was really good. The waffle was ok. They did have great service and very friendly. read more

Bow Tie Café - Waffle with fruit topping and sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Came here while in town on business. Up in Mt Adams, its on a cute quiet street. Staff was nice and latte was tasty.

Bow Tie Cafe is a nice little getaway if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It is in the quaint little area of Mt. Adams. It has a very comfortable and laid back space where you can focus on work or reading. As for the coffee, they switch it up and use Intelligentsia Coffee which is a nice touch and has amazing flavor. Since they use Intelligentsia it gives it a big city feel. I definitely suggest visiting Bow Tie for a nice cup of coffee and sitting on the patio when the weather is nice. read more

I have frequented Bow Tie in the past and recently visited again a couple times over the past week. It feels like the service has gone downhill, as the quality of the drinks are slipping. I don't mind spending the money on a delicious latte or cappuccino if I'm going to get a quality made drink. I think part of the issue is that management has changed so frequently that the workers are likely overworked and not supported. Each time I'm there it's only one person there, which gets draining on that person. There's not a lot of passion from the workers, which again tells me a little more about management. While there are downsides, the outside patio is still awesome and its in a nice neighborhood. I haven't tried the food lately so can't advise whether or not that's gone downhill. read more

Outdoor dining here is the best on the hill. Adding a bfast sandwich and latte caps this Sat morning experience for me.

Their lavender lattes are to die for, and the staff is always to kind to me! I highly recommend coming here, and I've made it a Sunday morning tradition :) read more

Good coffee, great muffins. I just love hanging out here especially by the sidewalk windows :-) gives you enough distractions to be busy all the time. Oh and cool people around in Mt Adams in general. read more

Perfect place for a coffee/wine time with friends. The service at night is slow, just one person working. However good quality on food and coffee. We had two really good sandwichs: chicken salad and turkey club sandwich... Were really good. For drink Spice chai tea and mocha also well prepared. read more

On top of Mount Adams this cafe is a great place to stop after climbing all those hills. The California club is amazing and they serve intelligentsia coffee. read more

After two days of gorging ourselves on Thanksgiving dinner and leftovers, we needed salads and we needed them stat. Ordering through Uber Eats, we got three salads and a side order of hummus/pitas. I rarely review a restaurant if I've ordered the food in from a third party delivery company because if the food isn't awesome you never know the real reason why. This is my exception. The salads we ordered were AMAZING! All the ingredients were super fresh and the dressings were delicious. I will definitely be ordering from here again, and soon. read more

One of my favorites in Cincinnati! Super close walk to the Mt. Adams lookout & I will often grab a coffee and then walk over to enjoy the views!!! Definitely recommend-- never had a negative experience and i've been many times in the past few years. read more

This place has it all...coffee, pastries, food & cocktails. The food is great. I tried a turkey club sandwich. It had avacadoes on it, which was delicious! The barista took my order, made my latte (complete with a beautiful flower design), made my food, then delivered it to my table. The service was much better than a Starbucks or any other coffee shop I've ever been to. I was really surprised to see this person doing a better job than teams of people do at other places. Plus the patio is adorable. Complete with a fountain and flowers. My only complaint would be that people dont tip more. This hard working persons jar was nearly empty! You really get great service there, so it's worth it to throw them a bone :) Keep up the great work! read more

Bow tie has improved their food menu, good food for a good price, and coffee for the past 2 years. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Good seating and location! The only thing I would suggest is changing the tv channel to something else other than CNN. read more

I live downtown and there aren't a ton of places where you can eat a meal with your dog under the table. This is very important to me. My husband and I love walking to Mt Adams and having coffee and/or breakfast with our pup on the patio outside Bow Tie. I get the breakfast sandwich on a toasted, buttered bagel (egg and cheese) and he gets one with sausage, egg, and cheese. We were there today and I just kept saying "this is so good" over and over and didn't even give my pup my last bites like I usually do. The waiters there are friendly and helpful. The patio has plenty of nice shady spots and a pretty fountain. You order inside and they will bring the food out to your table if you choose to eat outside but there are plenty of spots inside too. Just a comfortable, pretty spot to hang out halfway through a walk (gotta burn off those breakfast sandwiches). read more

The Bow Tie Café is a unique coffee shop in Mt. Adams. It has a great chill vibe and is a nice break from generic coffee houses. The coffee is great, I had a dirty chai that was excellent. They have a full bar, but we went in the afternoon so can't help you much there. The staff was nice and made helpful suggestions. They have great seating areas that are good for meeting friends or getting some work done. And the seats in the front are always a good place to people watch and hang out. It was pleasantly busy with people meeting and working but not too loud. If you're every in Mt. Adams I recommend stopping by the Bow Tie Café. read more

I am a huge Dhani fan and since he is the owner, I have to say good things :-), although the service was amazing. I didn't get much. Veggie sandwich and that was it, but it was cafe styled food. I love the white boards and also that it promotes conversation. I loved the bow-tie sign at the front, that was so cute and the patio was nice as well. I didn't hang around long enough for game or karaoke night, but I enjoyed my stay. read more

Intelligentsia coffee and delicious food, add stellar service and an awesome patio and you've got yourself one of the best cafes in Cincinnati! read more

It makes me so sad to give a mere 3 stars for Bow Tie. I've had a few experiences here in the past where I've had no complaints, but my most recent visit was SO disappointing. My friend and I LITERALLY stood at the register for 5 minutes before ever being acknowledged by a barista. I actually turned to her at one point and said, "I feel invisible right now." And THEN when we actually WERE acknowledged, the girl told us "he'd" be right with us (the other barista) and told another customer she REALLY didn't want to be at work. Sooo, I guess you could say customer service is not their strong suit. My latte was fine, but the service kind of ruined the experience for me. Also, what happened to their cozy couches that used to be in the middle? It's now a large picnic table. Blah. read more

I went here for Mothers Day brunch and I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was small but adequate. The food wasn't spectacular but it was good. What really surprised me was the service. After reading all the bad reviews. The service was wonderful. They were pleasant prompt and extremely accommodating. The outdoor seating was really nice also. I would definitely go back. read more

I had a private event at Bowtie Cafe for about 75 people and it was a smash hit. They could have catered it, but I simply had the bar/menu available. The service was great and accomodating. And the atmosphere is always amazing. It's my favorite spot in Mt. Adams for morning or evening. read more

Good atmosphere, great little outdoor area. Really nice overall ambiance. Only had a coffee so can't comment too much on the menu per say but as far as a place to go and get some work done - I'm a fan read more

There is literally no reason to go anywhere else for coffee in Cincinnati! I am a vegan and I can actually eat something there! Their cold brew is awesome and not for lightweights! And the Bow Tie crew is absolutely the best!!! Kaye, Damian, and all the staff are beyond sweet!!!!!! read more

They brew Intelligentsia Coffee (distributed in Chicago). I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob and I found this delicious (on par with Coffee Emporium). Tried a burrito too and it wasn't bad. Nice place to work or hang out-- plenty of wooden tables, natural light, not too loud. They serve wine and beer too. read more

This is the coolest little coffee shop in the area. The smoothies are amazing and the cherry mocha coffee is addicting. I actually drive all the way from Hamilton to Bow Tie Cafe. read more

Absolutely love this cafe! Great for a cup of coffee and a bite with friends, and they have an awesome outside area as well.

Best bagel sandwich ever!!!! Make sure you get Swiss cheese and bacon on it. Paired with Bow Tie Blend.... I'm in heaven

They just renovated the building and updated the menu for the better. The new atmosphere is clean, sleek, and extremely comfortable; with both indoor and out door seating. The updated menu has truly great tasting food and drinks for a more than reasonable price. Defiantly one of the better coffee shops/cafés in Cincinnati!! read more

The new wine bar, "Untied", is everything I could hope for in Mt. Adams. The premium wines, summer cocktails, and friendly service made my night wonderful. The management has hit it out of the park with this one! Live jazz music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night makes for a great evening. read more