I AM Coffee

Tasty coffee, cute interior, and friendly staff!…read more Loved the seasonal menu, tons of options including pumpkin pie latte, sticky bun latte, chai, and matcha.

A very odd place with bizarre management/owners choices. Place is full of plastic plants, which in…read moremy opinion represents a lot of things that are currently wrong with this world. Plastic plants are hanging from ceiling - what an odd design choice. All their pastry wrapped in plastic individually. They don't bake - it's coming from somewhere and it's wrapped in plastic because they can sell it up to a week. How bizarre to sell week old pastry for a full price. When I was there everything was 2 days old and I didn't appreciated it. I had double espresso and lucky for me it wasn't served in a plastic cup. Coffee was good, but I'm unlikely to return - dear owner: stop making lazy choices - it's opposite of quality.

Chill vibes

Love you latte !!!

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Blueberry muffin

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.5(224 reviews)

3.8 mi•Oakley

"At Deeper Roots, coffee is more than a drink, it's the catalyst for connection," and you can truly…read morefeel that the moment you walk in. We visited their Oakley location, which was the perfect spot to stop by and grab a fun, well-crafted drink. Their story makes the experience even more meaningful, it all began with a group of friends building lasting relationships with coffee farmers in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. That partnership became the foundation of their journey, leading them to launch Deeper Roots as a roasting company dedicated to sharing exceptional coffee with their community and beyond. With multiple locations across Cincinnati serving their coffee, they're definitely a spot worth supporting and checking out! It was small inside so not sure if this location is the best to do work or lounge around but definitely good to stop by and grab coffee.

I love this place for many things! Ambiance is very comfortable and I'm hearing that they are going…read moreto change up the space soon and hopefully make it even more comfortable. Plenty of chairs and places to sit and enjoy coffee either by yourself or with others. Baristas are always super friendly and accommodating! You can tell it's high quality coffee here! They really do focus on the good stuff for sure! I have had both the honey bear as well as the matcha tea latte. They are always wonderful and make sure to get it for there for the glass and the awesome design on top! Parking nearby if you're not walking from the neighborhood. They have a lot that they share with other businesses. Jonah helped me and he was super friendly and you could tell he really enjoyed his work there!

Spicy Chai (Chia with a sprinkle of cayenne) and a ham and cheese croissant.

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Seating area

Viva Coffee Roasters

4.8(39 reviews)

3.1 mi•O'Bryonville

The vanilla latte was delicious! It had a very strong and smooth coffee flavor, and the vanilla…read moresyrup was not too sweet or overpowering. All baristas were so sweet and friendly. The interior is cute, warm, and cozy! With so many healthy, thriving plants, I enjoyed taking my laptop to work in this coffee shop!

The best Jerry, the best!…read more Look no further for coffee excellence in Cincinnati, nay, the State of Ohio. From mission to craft these guys get it. The most special of speciality coffees. Oh, some crackin good toast as well. Viva Honduras! Viva Coffee!

Second floor seating. There's another room beyond this room.

Blueberry ricotta toast

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Our famous pour overs

Collective Espresso

4.4(79 reviews)

2.1 mi•Northside

I really like the coffee and pastries here. The space is cute but feels crammed. I would go again…read moreduring non busy times. I was squished in the corner waiting for my order on a Sunday morning. I also saw a few ants on the counter. I know it's that time of year but I don't want to see them when I'm ordering food and drinks.

"Hidden gem", literally - hidden that is, and what a discovery! Collective Espresso in Northside…read morewas marked with a sidewalk sign, but the tiny shop is not on the street. It's down a narrow sidewalk between two buildings. Dare to walk back there and you discover Collective! My brother ordered a black coffee and I had an iced vanilla latte. The server was polite and friendly, the barista quiet and focused on her craft. Both drinks were delicious, with a robust coffee flavor. There are a few chairs inside the shop, but it was a sunny early spring day so we sat in the small courtyard and caught up with each other. There, I saw that there is an entrance from the side street -- regulars seemed to enter from that direction. But I like the secret entrance between buildings better! We parked on a side street but there is a little lot in the area. No photos; was too busy gabbing. After, we popped in a couple thrift shops on the same street and then headed over to a salvage lumber yard/ hardware store. A good day for exploring.

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Interior

Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse

4.8(136 reviews)

2.3 mi

This spot has such good vibes! It's peaceful and beautiful on the inside. It's also open late which…read moreis so rare for a coffee shop. We were able to visit on a weeknight for a cozy bedtime drink. We had nearly the whole place to ourselves so I'd love to see more people utilize this quiet lovely spot for studying or socializing. While we just got a drink, the food menu looked delish. They had a hot honey and goat cheese toast that looked amazing. Their seasonal fall drink menu was also super unique; the barista recommended the sweet potato chai which had cinnamon bun notes and I noticed an apple lemonade too?! Yum. We got two of the menu classics. The Lavender London Fog and the Golden Milk Tea Latte. I didn't get strong lavender notes until the end when I noticed the syrup had settled all on the bottom. I would have used a stirrer in retrospect. But I still enjoyed my drink a lot. My husband told me that he liked how the golden milk had notes of turmeric- I had to explain what golden milk was haha! He really enjoyed it for his first one. The barista was friendly and patient with us and our toddler, who was practicing walking all over the shop. Oh, and parking is a breeze- there is public parking right outside the shop in a convenient lot. Definitely will be back, this spot is a huge asset to the neighborhood.

I've been in a few times for networking meetups, but this time I stopped in not too long after they…read morecelebrated their 6 year anniversary. I loved all the new additions and added menu items. They have really expanded their food options and gotten really creative with their seasonal drinks. They also offer their own coffee beans for purchase and other items. I didn't get to try it when I stopped in, but was excited to see the birthday flight on the menu. It looks like something really fun to try and share with a friend, sampling 4 different drinks from the menu (for an excellent price). Service was great, even on a day where they seemed pretty busy. They kept the line down and kept conversation with the customers so it didn't feel like a wait. Lastly, I love the expansion of the community information at the front counter. It gives the coffee shop a true feeling of "all are welcome here" and support for each other.

Seating area and art in the back

Peanut butter banana toast with strawberry ginger glaze. Delicious!

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Frozen hot chocolate, kids traditional hot chocolate, Peach Cobbler Chai

Café Alma

4.6(284 reviews)

4.2 mi•Pleasant Ridge

I had lunch here with colleagues for the first time almost 8 months ago, and I'm still thinking…read moreabout the salmon piccata. I haven't been able to get back to that side of town for a meal this summer, but I kid you not I've been thinking about that damn salmon piccata ever since I had it back in January. Everything on the menu looked great, and the presentation of the plates coming out of the kitchen was a 10/10. It's got a great little vibe, and the servers are kind. Ooooooo, but that salmon piccata!!!!!!

Really cute spot. Gets very busy so try to come early or make a reservation. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating! Several interesting food options. We LOVED the challah French toast, Canadian grilled cheese, and Israeli salad. Most menu options come with a side. Coffee and cafe making fresh coffee drinks and there are numerous baked goods + packaged rugelah and challah rolls!

Rehearsal dinner held at Café Alma

The hummus is always AMAZING here!

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Rosewater Pistachio Waffle

Two Seven Two

4.7(50 reviews)

1.8 mi

They have quickly become one of Cincinnati's most talked‑about bakeries, and for good reason. Their…read moreclassic croissant is everything you want it to be, flaky, sweet, buttery, and beautifully layered. The pecan roll is another standout. It is loaded with pecans, sticky in the best way, and easily one of the best in the city. When they're on, they're really on. One thing I noticed was that the setup could use a little refinement. With both coffee and bakery items coming from the same counter, the line gets congested fast and the shop is quite small. A separate line for coffee and tea offerings - they have a bunch - and pastries would make the experience smoother and match the quality of what they're serving. They do offer vegan options, which I personally have no interest in, but just an fyi. Overall, they deliver excellent pastries and has the potential to be even better with a few small tweaks to the flow and menu variety. Still absolutely worth a visit, especially for that croissant and pecan roll.

SO delicious! Last time I visited, my friend and I split one savory and one sweet pastry. The…read moregarlic parmesan was delicious, but my favorite was the earl grey orange blossom pastry. The sugar it was rolled in was even infused with early grey flavor! The interior is on the smaller side, but there is seating and Ludlow Square is only a short walk away. Make sure you come early, because pastries do sell out throughout the day!

Cacio e Pepe brioche

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Urbana Cafe

4.3(79 reviews)

2.9 mi•Walnut Hills

I will not be coming here again. The coffee was fine, service was pleasant enough considering the…read moreapathetic staff working here. The breakfast sandwich they served me was clearly very burnt and inedible. Who serves this to a customer and thinks it's worth the money they paid for it!? Also, sugar is all that's available - it'd be nice if you had some kind of alternative sweetener. You don't want to use it? Then don't. But let your customers make their own choices. Mine will be to never come here again.

First time here and it is too cute in the inside. They…read morestaff was friendly and helped me decide of what I should get. I ordered the iced latte with Carmel and vanilla with a chocolate chip muffin. The muffin was really good and not overly sweet. You can almost buy bag of coffee from there to take home and make.

The inside

Ham and cheese everything croissant

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Highland Coffee House

3.8(164 reviews)

2.3 mi•Corryville

I used to love coming here in college. Back then, they were pushy about coming by frequently to ask…read moreif you wanted to order anything else. When asked kindly, I would happily oblige as I was grateful to have a place open late enough for me to get my work done. Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse. Now, we were asked to leave if we didn't make another purchase despite the fact that we were not even done with our first drinks. As many other reviews have stated, we were berated by the worker about tipping because he told us he only makes $3 an hour. Having worked as a barista myself and knowing many others, I have never known a place to pay baristas (or bartenders) a server's wage rather than minimum wage. Even still, as of 2026 in Ohio the minimum server wage is $5.50. Most likely the worker was lying, but the owner Shawn Brooks should be ashamed of himself and investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor. Also, the worker added extra charges to our bill which is so slimey. For all the complaining about not being able to stay in business if people don't buy multiple items, you will not be able to stay in business if you scare all your customers away. I will never patronize this business again.

Everything was amazing, smog was delicious! Servers was…read moreright on time and the wood cabinetry gave a warm homelike vibe!

Interior

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The Fix Coffeehouse and Bar

4.6(75 reviews)

2.7 mi•Walnut Hills

Coffee tastes fantastic. One of the best cold brews I've had in town…read more Blueberry muffins are perfect. Next time I'm ordered it warmed up!

Honestly just save yourself the time and money and go elsewhere. The coffee was good but the food…read moreis just awful. Was looking forward to trying this spot and am currently heading to Kroger to pick up some groceries to make breakfast. Baristas.. well done on the coffee, yall are great. The food is not it.

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Urbana Cafe

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I will not be coming here again. The coffee was fine, service was pleasant enough considering the…read moreapathetic staff working here. The breakfast sandwich they served me was clearly very burnt and inedible. Who serves this to a customer and thinks it's worth the money they paid for it!? Also, sugar is all that's available - it'd be nice if you had some kind of alternative sweetener. You don't want to use it? Then don't. But let your customers make their own choices. Mine will be to never come here again.

First time here and it is too cute in the inside. They…read morestaff was friendly and helped me decide of what I should get. I ordered the iced latte with Carmel and vanilla with a chocolate chip muffin. The muffin was really good and not overly sweet. You can almost buy bag of coffee from there to take home and make.

Village Coffee Shop

4.7

(50 reviews)

Love the cute coffee buckets! Food is yummy as well. Workers are always lovely & welcoming :)read more

Very nice place to go.... Nice and clean. Friendly workers…read more Prices are reasonable Love the nice atmosphere

Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse

4.8

(136 reviews)

This spot has such good vibes! It's peaceful and beautiful on the inside. It's also open late which…read moreis so rare for a coffee shop. We were able to visit on a weeknight for a cozy bedtime drink. We had nearly the whole place to ourselves so I'd love to see more people utilize this quiet lovely spot for studying or socializing. While we just got a drink, the food menu looked delish. They had a hot honey and goat cheese toast that looked amazing. Their seasonal fall drink menu was also super unique; the barista recommended the sweet potato chai which had cinnamon bun notes and I noticed an apple lemonade too?! Yum. We got two of the menu classics. The Lavender London Fog and the Golden Milk Tea Latte. I didn't get strong lavender notes until the end when I noticed the syrup had settled all on the bottom. I would have used a stirrer in retrospect. But I still enjoyed my drink a lot. My husband told me that he liked how the golden milk had notes of turmeric- I had to explain what golden milk was haha! He really enjoyed it for his first one. The barista was friendly and patient with us and our toddler, who was practicing walking all over the shop. Oh, and parking is a breeze- there is public parking right outside the shop in a convenient lot. Definitely will be back, this spot is a huge asset to the neighborhood.

I've been in a few times for networking meetups, but this time I stopped in not too long after they…read morecelebrated their 6 year anniversary. I loved all the new additions and added menu items. They have really expanded their food options and gotten really creative with their seasonal drinks. They also offer their own coffee beans for purchase and other items. I didn't get to try it when I stopped in, but was excited to see the birthday flight on the menu. It looks like something really fun to try and share with a friend, sampling 4 different drinks from the menu (for an excellent price). Service was great, even on a day where they seemed pretty busy. They kept the line down and kept conversation with the customers so it didn't feel like a wait. Lastly, I love the expansion of the community information at the front counter. It gives the coffee shop a true feeling of "all are welcome here" and support for each other.

BLOC Coffee Company

4.7

(183 reviews)

I've seen this place on my feeds for what feels like forever, but I'm hardly ever in the…read moreneighborhood to give it a try. I am so happy with my experience - delicious, sweet, and in a space that felt so homey! Also, I'd like to point out how beautiful it is that so many folks from different walks of life were finding comfort in this same space. There was a group of construction workers on their lunch break together, a table of two having a deep discussion about something important, a woman on her laptop, a couple folks wanting a good chat at the bar, and that's just those of us who were downstairs. It's so special when a space can be safe to such a diverse set of customers. Before my lunch had even been delivered to the table I was texting specific people going "you have got to check this place out, you'd love the vibe!!" Speaking of lunch, here's what I ordered: TBS | turkey sausage, scrambled egg, cheddar & pepper jack cheese served on a croissant bun I had zero expectations for this sandwich as I didn't even comprehend how much variety would be in their meal choices. It was delicious. I did not expect it to be so massive. Holy crap. Very worth the price! Peach Cobbler Chai | listen, y'all. When most places say a drink is flavored or tastes like a pre-existing thing, it usually only hints at that original flavor. THIS TASTED LIKE A DANG PEACH COBBLER HAD BEEN MELTED AND POURED STRAIGHT INTO MY CUP. I'm blessed to have tried this. It was one of my favorite drinks I've had all year. Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle Cookie | ALL of their cookies are as big as my face, so I had to try one. I love caramel meaning this was the obvious choice. It was soooooo sweet and gooey! I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I'd probably get a different flavor next time! Iced Chai w/ Extra Cinnamon | as I was leaving, I wanted an extra drink. I asked the barista what her go to is and she hooked me up with this beauty! I have gotten chai so many times in my life. I've quite literally have had hundreds of chais. I love chai. I even was a barista for about a year and a half. Never have I ever thought to ask for extra cinnamon and now I feel like I've been doing chai wrong to all the chais of my past that I've deemed "weak" and "not flavorful enough", I'm sorry. That's on me. I should've added more cinnamon JT got the best side bagel (which he devoured, though he also underestimated its size!) and some specialty latte that was hand written on the menu to the right of the checkout. I tried a sip, it was a little less flavorful than I had expected but super smooth!

Just found this place and it was super cute. They had a large breakfast menu and lots of different…read moredrinks. The breakfast sandwich was huge! All the food looked good and I can't wait to go back and try more. The place has lots of room and even an upstairs. I think this is a hidden gem on the west side.

Black Coffee Lounge

4.9

(131 reviews)

Fantastic local coffee shop in town. Warm, cozy welcoming…read moreatmosphere with well made coffee drinks Cortado was outstanding and the service was with heart and a smile above and beyond. Definitely a 5 star experience! Thank you Black Coffee Lounge!

I started parking and walking to my downtown office in the morning and this day I decided to make…read moreBlack Coffee my stop for morning fuel. I decided on the Purple Haze and chai muffin because they both caught my eye at the front counter. The Barista was kind and mindful, asking me for the correct spelling of my name as he took my order (bonus points for that). It wasn't a long wait for my order because I don't believe the regular morning crowd had arrived just yet. As I left and took that first sip...mmm mmm, I was blown away. Now I know some will say it's just coffee, but I will argue and say it's more than that. None of the ingredients were overpowering each other, and the taste of coffee itself wasn't overly present. It was just what I needed that morning. After I reached my office, before I dove into that heavenly muffin, I snapped a picture (sorry the drink was just too good). I enjoyed the chai in the muffin and am glad that small bites have been added to the menu to pair with the drinks. Black Coffee will be on my list to try other things on the menu as I start my new morning routine this summer walking to the office. I don't know if I'll be able to break away from that Purple Haze though

The Fix Coffeehouse and Bar

4.6

(75 reviews)

Coffee tastes fantastic. One of the best cold brews I've had in town…read more Blueberry muffins are perfect. Next time I'm ordered it warmed up!

Honestly just save yourself the time and money and go elsewhere. The coffee was good but the food…read moreis just awful. Was looking forward to trying this spot and am currently heading to Kroger to pick up some groceries to make breakfast. Baristas.. well done on the coffee, yall are great. The food is not it.

Carabello Coffee Company

4.7

(346 reviews)

One of my favorite coffee shops! I'm constantly here catching up with a friend or getting work…read moredone. I appreciate how much natural lighting and seating there is in this beautiful space. Plenty of room to spread out. Me & my friend got these two special St Patty's drinks back in March and wow was speechless drinking them. The workers here are so friendly. Such a welcoming environment and don't get me started on the quality of their beans.

This coffee shop is connected to a coffee bar that has tastings which seems like a cute day outing,…read morebut I only went to the coffee shop. I ordered an iced vanilla oat milk latte with honey, which ended up being $9 at the end. They charge for each inclusion as well as a different milk. It was still pretty good and the servers were kind and willing to chat. There's an upstairs part as well to sit which seems to be a good wfh spot. Wish I tried a pastry though.

Fort Thomas Coffee

4.4

(75 reviews)