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    Haven Café

    4.2 (74 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Malted Maple Sea Salt Cold Foam Matcha
    Kristen D.

    The drinks were really good! The maple match was amazing!! It was a little too sweet, but after mixing it with the regular matcha it was better. The chagaccino tasted like melted dark chocolate milk. The amount of decaf options was disappointing, but I can't hold it against them because of a personal necessity, haha. They were weighing everything out with the matcha, so it wasn't clumpy at all! I wished there was more of a matcha taste as it got washed out quite a bit by the milk. The matcha was a little floral with a bit of a bitter aftertaste. For the high price point, I would have liked to see a more balanced and flavorful matcha. The service was actually the best experience I have ever had in a cafe. I wish I had gotten her name, because she was so amazing at walking us through the menu. She didn't make us feel rushed, even as a line was growing behind us. I really appreciated her explanations behind the drinks. She was amazing!! The interior is interesting. It's like a big room with a nail salon in half of it. The nail salon was hidden behind a curtain. It was a cute little shop!

    Allyson G.

    Went to their new location while I was in Cincinnati this past weekend and it was so nice! Great coffee and a good amount of seating. The people were friendly and we always love coming here!

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    Colleen A.

    Nothing but love for Haven Cafe! This tucked away little gem of a coffee shop maybe "no-frills ", but it's simple branding is cute and effective. Their drinks are delicious-- made even better by the fact that several ingredients are made in house. Their breakfast sandwich is arguably one of the best in Cincinnati. The English muffins are spread with ghee. And the house made sauce that covers the sandwich is so good that if they bottled it, I would for sure buy it by the bottle. They do share the space with other business, which feels a little odd when you are dining in, but I'm sure it's very cost-effective for rent purposes!

    Marshmallow matcha latte
    Trinity G.

    I've been on the hunt for a good matcha in Cincinnati and this is drink is top 3 for me!! I got the marshmallow matcha and it hit the spot. It was creamy, sweet, and the perfect green color. The interior is cute and modern. The baristas were super kind and for a Saturday morning, my drink came out fast!

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    Aleeza A.

    I stopped here on my way home from campus because I've heard so much about the matcha and it did not disappoint! I ordered the iced Banana Pudding Matcha Latte and it was so creamy and delicious with a slight hint of banana pudding flavor. Neither the matcha nor the banana flavors were too overpowering which I really appreciated. It was the perfect sweetness for myself and a great pick. I will say the prices are a bit up there. My latte was $7.50 for no additional add ins and I got it with whole milk. The cafe is nice from the inside however there's not much seating especially near an outlet so it's not really an ideal place to go and study. There's also not a designated lot for parking so beware of having to find street parking.

    Rachael H.

    Finally made it here after trying to come for a very long time to see what the hype was about and have to say I feel it is very over hyped. They have unique and cool coffee places but the banana crème top latte had minimal flavor and didn't have the topping it said it came with (bruleed banana) so I was disappointed about that. The sandwich was tasty but very messy and not worth $12 for a small sandwich - wow. I would come back to meet a friend but probably wouldn't go out of my way, especially with how terrible it is to find parking in the area. Plus for such a large indoor space there are very few places to sit and hang out.

    Iced chai latte- chai settled on the bottom
    Erin F.

    I have been wanting to try Haven for a while and I'm glad I stopped in today! The café is small, but there was plenty of seating and I was able to snag a spot big enough for me and my two friends and their babies. The drinks on social media looks so delicious... I was bummed to see that they were out of Matcha entirely so several of the drinks that I thought sounded good were not available. It could be because it was a Friday the end of the day, but this was a bummer. I asked the barista about some other alternatives and didn't get much of an answer--Other than that they didn't like tea so they weren't sure what to recommend in that area. I read some other reviews about the staff not being very welcoming, and I wouldn't say that was the case, but I struggled with what to get and would've appreciated some help with the menu since one of their main offering and an ingredient in most of the drinks was not available. I ended up getting an iced chai, and the flavor was really lovely . However, I had to go get a straw because the chai settled on the bottom and when I stirred it, it was pretty gritty and didn't incorporate well...it was about average for chai latte but the sediment on the bottom took it down a few notches. I've heard great things about their breakfast sandwich, and my friend got one which looked amazing! I think I'd return to try the sandwich, but I wouldn't get the chai again. Hopefully next time I come, the Matcha is available because several of the seasonal drinks looked amazing! The other thing was that the music was pretty loud in the café, so we ended up moving one of the speakers away from our table because it was hard to hear. After that, no issues we had a lovely time together and enjoying the afternoon! Overall, wasn't quite what I expected, but I do want to return to give it another chance! I hope to update my review after another visit .

    Breakfast sandwich a smile
    Mia K.

    I am going to give Haven a 5 star review because the coffee and sandwich I tried were AMAZING! They are known for some of their amazing matcha drinks as well but unfortunately they are having issues getting Matcha they import from Japan. Their instagram is keeping us updated when it will be back! I'm eager to try. But I have the cinnamon toast ice coffee with oat milk and a breakfast Sammy ( no egg) The coffee was topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. So creative and delish. The sauce on the Sammy was sooooo good and flavorful. I went on a Saturday. It was packed the line was to the door. The people who worked there were pleasant and happy. The coffee shop side is small and there are a few tables to sit and chat and eat and drink. I took mine to go. I can't wait to go back and try more items.

    Kennedy B.

    I'm new to the area and decided to give Haven Cafe a try! Boy am I glad I did! This has by far been my favorite coffee shop in the entire Cincinnati area. The atmosphere is great, the staff was incredibley kind, and the coffee is absolute perfection. The price is premium, but absolutely worth it. Any time I'm in the area, I will definitely be returning.

    Pineapple latte with oat milk
    Ashley C.

    Not your regular coffee shop ! Syrups made fresh , customer service amazing and flavors and options are better than most. I had the pineapple latte and how fitting forewarn weather . My only complaint would be please open earlier , I love this place and would enjoy it before work . If you l not having Haven in the morning what are you doing ?

    Avocado Toast with Egg and Coffee
    Trevor B.

    Came here upon recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. This place has an open feel with seating along the walls. When you walk in, it almost welcomes you to the ordering counter opposite the entrance. The coffee was hot and fresh! Great bold flavors. They serve Counter Culture Coffee. I also ordered the avocado toast with egg. The avocado was a house made spread and they used a hint of lemon, which was great flavor! The egg was cooked to perfection and not overly runny. The bread was stable enough to not get soggy or crumble whenever eating it. The service was fast and friendly. The prices were affordable too!

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    Really great coffee and what I think might be the best egg sandwich in the Tri-state. Get the veggie & add avocado, it's fantastic.

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    Best breakfast sandwich in NKY with soft doughy bread and egg + really nice, consistently great drip coffee. This is a hidden gem.

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    Cute spot. Had a duo of sweet and savory croissants. One with everything seasoning and cream cheese, one with rhubarb and cream. Very yummy!

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    Awesome female owned local cafe!! Very yummy and carefully curated drinks and food with an emphasis on sustainability

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    I just had one of their Girl Scout Samoa donuts and it is the best fucking donut I've ever had holy shit

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    Ask the Community - Haven Café

    What type of chai is used? Is it made in house? :)

    We use a Chai powder and create a concentrate with each drink :)

    Is this a good place to work? Do they have WiFi?

    Not sure about wifi, but it's very small and tight on the inside.

    Is there indoor seating with COVID or just togo?

    Indoor seating and to go options available :)

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    The coffee shop itself is cute and has overall good vibes. The coffee is okay but overall the…read morespeciality drinks just never hit the right flavor mark sadly. If you want something for breakfast other than a bakery item then this isn't the place for you but the bakery items I have tried have all been very tasty. The white chocolate raspberry muffin is my favorite. My son with a peanut allergy has never had an issue with the bakery items! The service also is sometimes hit or miss when I have been in there. Overall the staff all seems young (maybe high school or early college) and sometimes seem more worried about chatting with co workers than getting the customers served! They are always kind just seem distracted. Parking is overall pretty easy on the street because the lot next to the shop is very small! Not really a kid friendly place!

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    Stopped in here for a class that was happening in the basement of the shop. I decided to order the…read moreBaklava Latte. I ordered my latte hot. I waited just a bit as there was one person doing everything and he was doing a good job of it. I received my latte and headed downstairs for my class. It was busy inside and there were plenty of customers. Looked like a nice neighborhood spot. The guy in front of me had his dog with him and the barista knew him by name. They also offered a few cocktails and some food options. I think maybe next time in I will order a cocktail. Cute little spot.

    Bean and Barley has been on my list for awhile! It's cute inside and the the vibe on the Sunday…read moreevening when I visited was definitely working and a couple people chatting. There's extra seating downstairs which we took but it was a little chilly sitting by the doors! There's a wide patio that looked to be really fun in the warmer months- I bet it definitely makes a visit on a gorgeous day! My mom and I both got the peanut butter cup mocha. I thought it was quite delicious but we did notice it settled quite a bit and wished we had something to stir it with. Overall, I think this is a place I would visit for the neat area/ good vibes but not necessarily for the quality of their coffee drinks. They also had cocktails, mocktails, and full bar offerings and some light bites so I feel like there's more to discover! Hope to be back!

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    More downstairs seating
    More downstairs seating
    Another view of downstairs seating
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