It's about time I leave a review.... Best coffee in…read moreCincinnati? RIGHT HERE! They sell there bags of coffee imported and you'll never taste such a unique flavor profile. The lattes are made with no artificial sweeteners and true latte formula by weighed grams etc not thrown in guess work. I come here about 2-3x a week it's my favorite spot! Must try!!!

Though I didn't go upstairs and see what the decor and energy was like, I did enjoy sitting at the…read morelittle table at the bottom and journaling as I people watched. The avocado toast was so much more robust than I expected and very filling. The roasted tomatoes on top added a whole different flavor profile. I'll definitely try some of their other toast offerings when I want something sweet. Service was very fast and made to order. I appreciate how the baristas also answered questions and made recommendations about their roasts and beans.

This past Saturday I came in for an iced tea on a warmer day. I was looking forward to a pastery or…read morebagel as well. They did not have too much of a selection but they do carry Cincinnati small bussiness. I got the blueberry hibiscus tea and it was alright, nothing special. My boyfriend got a dirty chi that was pretty good. There is not too much seating since students like to come and study. There were a few seats outside which is nice on a warm sunny day. Only street parking.

The worker was kinda rude but that's not the point I ordered a matcha latte with strawberry syrup…read moreand I actually don't know if they added any matcha. As soon as I got it I was like woah the color is wayyy off and when I tried it, it tasted like strawberry milk. I get that it's a COFFEE shop BUT if you are going to add matcha to your menu at least make it right. I'm visiting Cincinnati but if I were to come back I would not come back to this coffee shop. The matcha is nasty but the aesthetics of the place is amazing. I probably should've just tried their coffee but yea don't add something to your menu that you guys don't know how to make!

So this coffee is amazing! My boyfriend introduced me to the Highlander Grogg a few months ago. I…read moreforget how he discovered it. But once we ran out I ordered us 2 more bags!!! It's some of the best coffee I've had in a long time. So rich and aromatic! Definitely wakes you up and gets you going. Also, the ordering process was super easy and the coffee arrived fast. I'll keep ordering it in the future. It's a little pricier than a typical bag at the grocery store, but worth it!

This is my favorite Roaster in all of Cincinnati. They have an incredible selection of beans from…read moreall over the world and incredible flavored coffee selections! In top of an incredible product the customer service is top notch! I have been there a few times and had a few questions and a gentlemen with an epic mustache was able to help me twice with great answers and pulled bags for me that I didn't order ahead of time. They pulled bagged and ground it in front of me saving my home grinder from being covered in Highlander grog for weeks. I also spoke to one of the founders sons who now runs the place. He took 30 minutes out of his day to answer some questions for me when I am just a random guy. This place has amazing coffee and a passionate and knowledgeable staff! Honestly if there is something negative to say I can't find it. 11/10 will always buy again!

The service is great! The employees were very welcoming in the midst of being busy. My order was…read moremade in a timely manner and my tea was steeped to perfection! BUDDHAS MEDITATION is the tea I order with an orange cranberry scone.

The coffee is good. Today I am having the Raven's Blend, which is darker with a little bitterness…read more Exactly the way they described it, so I appreciate that. Yesterday I had the Guatemalan blend which is brighter. They both met my expectations and my mood of the day. They also offer a variety of pastries and food. I am having the black bean burrito which is good, as I expected in a black bean burrito. So I'm satisfied. I really like the spacious seating area and I am a sucker for exposed brick in a coffee shop. The workers are also very nice. Overall a good experience here in Cincy.

Wow! If the long line is an indication of the best local hot brunch spot ,this place is surely it!…read more From the outside it doesn't boast of anything exciting, dull paint envelopes the facade, no signage much even the sign looked like the light burned out. Big boy when you open the door you're greeted by a waft of great smelling brunch food like maple syrup and pancakes. There's no one to greet you, no signage to seat yourself or wait to be seated but if you want to get out of line (don't!) to ask the barista who, even clearly busy, was accommodating to let you know to just get in line and order! There's plenty of seating though! Now on to the food; I got ham and cheese croissant (to go), Yaki omelet sando. I asked if it is good and the cashier said it's the most popular menu item! The omelet sando is delicious: crunchy, salty savory, just perfect with the perfectly toasted sesame sprinkled white toast sandwich! Highly recommended brunch place in Cincinnati for sure, definitely worth the hype and the long wait line!

5 star! Great vibe and food…read more Employees are attentive and genuinely want to be there.

This is a cute little spot in the shopping center next to the Famous Restaurant. Seems like a nice…read morealternative to Starbucks since I no longer go there for various reasons. Service is prompt and friendly - at least at 2 pm on a Wednesday afternoon. A few patrons inside on their laptops. It's also nice that they have a cash tip jar on the counter so I didn't have to add it to my card. I ordered an iced matcha lavender oat milk latte. It was refreshing and delicious. I would definitely go back for this again and also try some other things.

Came in here for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Very friendly, and the coffee was amazing. I was…read moreable to get a little work done while I enjoyed my food. Nice vibe and atmosphere.

This festival in it's first year went very well and I cannot wait to see how it grows and develops…read more We knew this would be popular so we arrived early (parked across the street at the Washington Park garage). Since we were one of the first 1000 attendees that day we received a swag bag that had some coupons and goodies including some stickers and fair trade lip balm. Cool! The coffee selection was diverse and very good. We had never heard of a few of the coffee vendors so it was great trying their coffee and meeting the friendly faces of the owners. There were a few non-coffee business and it was fun tasting their products too. I highly recommend getting a bottle or four of this stuff called beer syrup http://www.thebeersyrupcompany.com/ It will be great on so many things you eat. The latte art throwdown was a cool way for baristas to show off their amazing talent of pouring milk into creative designs. There was a small tv that showed the close up work but most people farther back would not benefit from this. (next year a projector would be great) Like many first festivals in the city, there were some hiccups along the way, but I hope that the producers review the event and correct anything for next year. I could easily see this branching out to include a stronger tea and food/dessert presence. So the negatives: crowded... the Music Hal ballroom is a great place but at most events I've attended here (Crafty Supermarket, Holiday Market), it always seems to clog up in the aisles and people that bring strollers do not help the situation. This event will probably move to the convention center and this will definitely alleviate most of the crowding. Lack of garbage cans. During this event, one samples numerous small cup samples of coffee or tea and then one had to hunt for a can to place the cup. Oh well... So, I hope this event becomes a yearly thing and look forward to attending.

This year's Cincinnati Coffee Festival was hosted at the Duke convention center downtown. Its…read moregrand ballroom turned out to be the perfect sized venue for the festival as it grows year over year. The quality of vendors was top notch. Of course, you will see plenty of light roasts, natural Ethiopians, single origins, etc. But even if you're not obsessed with coffee, there's something for everyone here. A variety of vendors represented related spaces besides coffee as well. For example, tea, chocolate bars, baked goods, drinking chocolate, handmade ceramic goods, etc. A few of my coffee favorites were Tinker Coffee, Yield Coffee Roasters, and Utopian Coffee. But even if Kalita Waves and Chemexes are not your thing, there were blends and darker roasts too. Savorista offered a specialty coffee quality decaf coffee. I haven't seen that before, and it feels like they're onto something. It's kind of analogous to the current bar trend of low-proof / no-proof cocktails. There were interesting options on the coffee alternatives side as well. Saku Tea creates turmeric, matcha, beet, etc mixes that you prepare like matcha with a bowl and whisk. Cup of Coa produces high quality cocoa-based drinks that are hot, cold, or frozen. From "bigger" companies, both Rishi and Natalie's brought new and experimental products. Rishi Tea offered a mushroom "tea" mix. Natalie's Juice sampled cold pressed juice cocktails as good as their orange juice. I also enjoyed the demo section where a couple of baristas from Rohs in Clifton were making and teaching people about (traditional) macchiatos... optionally with glitter on top. The event is well organized, vendors are great, and the ticket price ($15) is very reasonable. I will definitely come back next year.