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!

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.

Wow!! The 86 Coffee Bar I am impressed. They have a delicious London Smog, go get one and priced…read morewell for size! The tables are attractive and the chairs are COMFY. 86 Coffee Bar is amazing because of the views of coffee being made at a distance or up close. Just watching the barista at her craft was more relaxing than my tea! I love this vibe, I was only passing through the city and left feeling satisfied. Thanks 86!

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.

Loved the vibe of this coffee shop. Large enough where you aren't sitting on one another but still…read morehas cozy vibes. I stopped in for a latte to warm me up during probably one of their busiest mornings, the flying pig marathon weekend. Luckily, I made it just in time and the staff was extremely kind! I got my order fairly quickly considering the rush that came in. They also have decaf espresso which is always a plus for me

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.

The coffee is roasted by them. Which ensure a fresh bag of beans. We have never set inside as we…read morehave a dog that travels with us and the strip does not welcome dogs, it is understandable. The service is pleasant and the drive is worth a cup of coffee or other speciality drink. The inside is pleasant though I would not be a fan of looking down a long hallway if I was setting inside. Overall I would recommend going here.

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.

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.