I love this place! From the books to the events, the friendly staff and the delicious rotating menu of drinks. Oh! And gluten free options, too!!! My favorite coffee drink is the bell, named after bell hooks and I think that is so cool! This is probably one of my favorite bookstore combos in our region. It is so thoughtful, community-driven and welcoming. read more

This location is on the smaller side but still has some seating options. Most of the building is merchandise you can buy from different vendors rather than books like the other locations. Even so, the small selection of drinks and food was nice. The best part of this location was the welcoming staff! read more

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The chai latte is amazing and the best I've found in the city, I couldn't recommend this spot more!

Love all the locations for Roebling Books and Coffee, but this is my first time trying the food! The coffee is always great. Our breakfast sandwiches came out so fresh and delicious. The challah bread it comes on is delicious. I love the atmosphere of sitting in a book shop while having breakfast. Seating is a little sparse at this location, but worth going! read more

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Another local bookshop (Joy & Matt's) actually recommended that we check out Roebling Books & Coffee. After reading these reviews, I wish I had gotten a coffee and food but we had just eaten. Definitely have to go back for that! The bookstore layout is uniquely different. It made me a little anxious at first, trying to find where to go when you walk in. Deep breath and telling my social anxiety to chill the eff out. Then it was super cool. I've ever been to a book store that sprawls the building with cafe seating as well. Laid back and relaxing vibes. We got 2 books and had a little bit of sticker shock, but what the heck to support small business. read more

Roebling Books & Coffee - Entrance - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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When I tell you this is the best Tumeric Gold Latte with oat milk I ever had, I mean it. Heavy on the ginger in all the best ways and maintaining the flavor while still tasting the espresso. I would make the drive to it for that alone. However, other things to note: Great customer service - helpful in selecting the items, brought the drink to me, didn't rush us out of the place when they were closing (and I would not have blamed them if they did) All the cozy vibes - gorgeous historical architecture details with books in all nooks and crannies Great book selection (bonus - stickers) Free street parking Will definitely be back read more

The third installation of this fantastic local bookstore, this time in Dayton and with cozy places to have lunch. I really love Roebling books and try to stop by weekly. It makes me extra happy that they've expanded to Newport and now Dayton. If they don't have what you are looking for, they will order it. OR, you can use bookshop.org and order a book from them that way. Either way, I think it's super important to support our local bookshops and Roebling is really giving us their best in atmosphere, useable community space, coffee, small bites, and more. Love, love, love! read more

Wonderful food, wine, coffee, and tea bistro in Dayton, KY. I instantly fell in love the moment I walked in. There's something for everyone here. I'm looking forward to trying everything on their menu. Za'atar artichoke fries are a must. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Very cool inside with lots of books & local small gifts. Outdoor patio in front and on the side- side patio had large picnic tables that were great for working at. Staff was very friendly and recommended drinks/food and helped with the menu as it was my first time there. Almond milk ice latte- delicious, smooth coffee flavor BEC with chive cream cheese- recommended by staff as one of their favorites. Very fresh ingredients, sausage had a bit of a spice but that & the cream cheese were the best part read more

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Full drink menu, baked goodies from a variety of local places (North South to name one), and lots of cute trinkets, stickers, and loveliness. I had a dirty chai and of all the local ones I'm pretty sure it is like my favorite and The bEll - delicious toasty treat!!! They aren't completely done finessing the space but it will look great when they're done. Meanwhile, there are a couple good places to engage in some solo self care snuggle up and enjoy your beverage. The front has several tables and chairs to eat, drink, and chat. Personally, I'm ultra excited by the outdoor seating and can't wait to go back. Gloria would absolutely be gushing. read more

Roebling Books & Coffee - Food Menu for the Dayton KY location - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Yes!! I Love that one of my favorite Covington neighborhood coffee shops has opened this spot in Dayton, KY! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that the beloved Lil's has partnered with and "reopened" in this space. While we don't get to enjoy her bagels anymore, we have a whole menu of deliciousness to drool over. On a recent visit we ordered our go-to Roebling coffees: cold brew for me because it's always so smooth and the turmeric gold latte for my husband. They were perfect as always. As for our food, my husband ordered the Lillian, a sandwich he'd had before on a Lil's bagel but now it's served on a challah roll instead. Still very good! My toast, the Alice, was also delicious! I love trout to begin with and their trout salad with pickled carrots and wasabi roe on seeded sourdough was something I didn't realize I was missing but now won't be able to go without it for very long. I was also so happy to see this location already so busy! It looks like the community have already enveloped Roebling and Lil's and I'm here for it!! The baristas and other staff were also unfazed and were friendly, welcoming, and getting everyone's order out super timely. Now on to the space itself. It's absolutely beautiful inside. Plenty of tables and chairs in the front for dining plus outdoor tables/chairs for when it gets warmer. The actual bookstore portion of the store is dripping with charm. Specializing in the sale of used books, this location of Roebling seemed to have quite a diverse collection of genres and authors. This location has already garnered itself a spot on our weekend rotation of neighborhood coffee shop spots so it's only a matter of time before we'll be back! Plus, I can't wait to work my way down the whole Lil's menu! read more

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I went here for the first time this weekend, and I loved this place! My daughter and I needed a coffee, and she had been here before. It's a quaint, bookstore with a wonderful selection to browse. I gravitated to the children's section since I'm a K-4 ESOL teacher. They had so many books that I wanted to buy for my classroom! We enjoyed our Chai Lattes in one of three small rooms where you could sit, read, and/or meet. Loved that they had a variety of milks to choose from. Plus, the person taking orders was cheerful and personable. One note: the flooring was uneven in places that could cause someone to trip. read more

I love this location! YUMMY food, DELICIOUS drinks, and the loveliest ambiance/feel as you peruse through the different worlds of literature. I love the different seating options here, and the restroom is so beautifully decorated, yet has a homey feel. It makes me feel like I'm at a loved ones home, having a delicious bite to eat and a soothing drink, as I find a cozy spot to get lost in a good book. All the goods at this place! Definitely recommend stopping by this cute coffeeshop-bookstore. read more

Roebling Books & Coffee - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Came in here just a smidge hungover and the Emezi salad and iced latte saved my day. The side patio is super cute and their selection of stickers was great. read more

Roebling Books & Coffee - The Emezi Salad - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Just popped into the brand new Roebling Books and Coffee location in Dayton, KY to check it out. Service was friendly and they have a fun healthy menu of goodies in addition to an interesting collection of books for sale. Some new, mostly used. Only one of the book rooms was available to peruse as this location just opened this weekend. I'm looking forward to checking it out again - and since I live nearby, it's gonna be a great place to hang out and write when I'm tired of being home alone. Definitely a much needed spot in a up and coming area! read more

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Love their coffee. Their space may be small but they're always worth a visit and they never disappoint with their drinks.

This review is for the Covington location. I was so happy to stumble in at 7 am on a Sunday to this magical place! We enjoyed a great oat milk latte and oat milk chai that my sister said was "truly fabulous." This bookstore was a delight--it had a wonderful ambiance with plenty of cozy seating and all the books were displayed in a way compatible with browsing and reading. They had a variety of book price points and perspectives represented in the children's room which I appreciated. Great service and experience. I wish every town was lucky enough to have a bookstore like this. read more

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I really want to love this place, especially considering it is only a few blocks from my house. My first experience was fantastic, however after going in again today it was not so great. There was only one other customer in the store working on a laptop in the corner who had already been fully served. After walking in the door I stood awkwardly in front of the counter for about 2minutes for the employee to finish her text/Facebook post or whatever it was she deemed more important than working before finally being able to order. She was not friendly at all, and not what I expected from my first experience. Seemed to be pushing me out the door quite frankly and picked up her phone two other times while I was waiting for my coffee to be finished. Kind of wish I hadn't tipped her honestly. read more

Love this place and they have a great book selection. Coffee is always good too! Would recommend

the coffee was strong which is good, but it was very loud when we went. even the backroom was pretty loud so I don't suggest this place if you need to work or study. read more