If you were to take a splash of quirky and a dollop of color and mix that into your coffee and put it into speakeasy form, voila, you'd have this hip newish coffee shop connected to Natalie's in Grandview. I discovered this spot while doomscrolling on Instagram and suggested to a coworker that we pay them a visit during an upcoming coworking day. It was an easy sell and we made our way there on a rainy Friday afternoon. The moment I walked through the door the vibrant shades of blue and pink brightened my mood and I knew we made the right choice. Their menu is really fun... literally it says, "Super Fun Coffee" on it. I'm a sucker for a good seasonal creation so I went with the "Buy Myself Flowers" with oat milk. It has an elderflower, lavender, jasmine syrup in it along with lemon and orange blossom. The floral notes certainly shined through. Not subtle either, but not too in your face. I also ordered a baklava pastry sticky bun kind of thing and oh wow, it was amazing. Honey and pistachio goodness out the wazoo. The coffee and pastry together were seriously magical. A few extra things to note... parking is available in the very back of the building. While the space is on the smaller side, they do open up Natalie's space for extra seating. They close at 2pm only to later open back up as a bar. I did have issues with the wifi while I was there and ended up needing to use my hotspot. Not a deal breaker but good to know if you're planning on bringing your laptop. Lastly, the staff were super sweet, gave recommendations, and brought your coffee to your table, which is always a lovely touch. I'll be back! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a long time to see if the hype is worth it.... And it definitely is! Royal Flamingo is tucked away in Natalie's Pizza and there is plenty of parking in the back. The decorations are so cute, especially as a flamingo lover. We came on a Saturday and it was pretty busy but the line moved quickly enough and they had extra seating in Natalie's (not as cute as in royal flamingo lol but I appreciate that there was plenty of seating!). I ordered the seasonal Buy Myself Flowers latte and a mushroom and leek pastry. The latte was delicious, and the syrup was the perfect amount of floral and sweet. The flowers on top were also super cute! The pastry was also delicious and I believe they are all sourced from Three Bites Bakery! It is a little pricey, but super fun for a weekend splurge. read more

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Absolutely love this little cafe! I tried the Brown Butter Cardamon Bun both iced and hot and I think I preferred it hot. It has the perfect balance of spices, not overly sweet, and just overall delicious. The workers are always welcoming and super friendly. Even when they're stressed out about the espresso machine not working properly they still have a positive attitude. Plus the flamingo decor adds the perfect touch! Can't wait to come back and try more things - maybe even their coffee flight?! read more

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This place has great coffee and the sticky bun was outstanding. I stopped in to try after seeing several positive reviews and it was really good. It's a fun little place to stop in and visit with friends or get some work done. read more

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This was a very unique coffee shop. I enjoyed the ambiance, it's a great place to come sit and get work done. The wifi was not working so I had to use my hotspot. Plenty of parking in the back, as well. I ordered the iced signature latte, and it was very good. Not overly sweet and the coffee flavor really shined through. $6.25 for a 10 ounce latte seems a little steep, but it took me about 2 hours to finish the cup as it was more of a sip and savor kinda drink. If you enjoy sugar and cream with a dash of coffee you may not enjoy this place, but for coffee-lovers it's a pretty solid shop! 3.5/5 stars rounded up read more

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They have unique menu and super friendly staff! It was my first time visiting and I was so lost to what kind of coffee I should try. The staff made 3 suggestions and gave a shot glass sample of each to make the decision easier. The place is nice and cozy. They also offer some baked good though I didn't stay or try any food. They don't offer any sugar free syrups but they do offer variety of different flavor syrups as well. My cold brew was fruity and light, just like the staff explained! They have a parking in the back, though it was pretty full on a Wednesday morning (11ish). I would definitely go back again! read more

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The vibes are amazing here at this night club looking coffee bar. Service was fantastic with them offering us samples of different brews-- ALL the brews are super interesting and surprising. Definitely try a couple before deciding! read more

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They are usually pretty busy and you can find their beans throughout the Columbus area! They typically have good coffee and have a regular and fancy option for their beans with all the drinks! They do also have a parking lot in the back with many spaces. A cute space for sure! read more

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Such a cool little coffee shop! Love the decor! I walked in a little confused if I should have brought my baby because it just has such a mature vibe with a fun aesthetic. I thought it was nice that they have self serve water as you might wait in a long line like we did but I think it's worth it. The staff was very kind and you can tell they were working very diligently to get orders out. The gentleman who rang me up gave me a great recommendation for the seasonal drink, brown butter cardamom bun cappuccino. I saw someone's review say it might be a little not so hot and a little pricey, but like fuck it. Support local businesses lol I'd definitely come back here over Starbucks so I'd consider it a win. read more

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Happened upon this magical coffee wonderland tucked away in Nataile's. Been obsessed ever since. Coffee is out of this world flavorful. Atmosphere is out of a fever dream. Outdoor patio makes it a fun place to sit and have a coffee with a friend. Without a doubt my favorite coffee shop here in Columbus. read more

What an adorable coffee place! I love the vibe and the atmosphere! However I did not like the coffee I had. Just an FYI for the syrup lovers such as myself. This place doesn't really do syrups. So we tried to make me something comparable using the Brown sugar and cardamom and now I love that mix usually in like a tea but for this, it was way too bitter for me personally. I may come back and try like a regular vanilla I think they had but def do not do that combo I said if you want sweet! If you're a coffee connoisseur and love the coffee experience def come! But if you're a syrup lover who wants added espresso to wake up haha just letting ya know in advance. But love the place just had to do 3 stars for lack of syrup options. That would personally given them a 4 for me even if I didn't like the combo I tried. read more

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Is it weird that this place always reminds me of Central Perk on Friends? It feels like someone could just break out a guitar and start singing at any moment. Lots of groups of people kicking it on a Saturday - reading, chatting, knitting, studying, whatever. This is not a place to come for a quick takeout coffee pickup. They are into coffee as a craft and they usually have a line. You will likely wait a bit for your order to be ready. There are a few breakfast pastry choices, but no other food served. Staff is great. As others have already pointed out, this is very STRONG coffee and the drinks are not made creamy or sweet here. The drinks are definitely intense compared to your usual coffee shop latte. Honestly, I am not their target coffee style audience (light and sweet please) but still appreciate what they are doing here. read more

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Coffee was superb! Got a pour over of the Colombian and it was really great. Many times I can't get a lot of the "tasting notes" from coffee but I definitely could taste the rich, bold flavors. The cafe is small but fun and eclectic. Staff was great and very fast. read more

"There's nothing in here" My review may come as a shock since you might remember me coming in today & barely saying 2 words. I was honestly excited to visit your coffee shop but my bf & I had a little bad blood between us this morning & I was over it. The guy we talked to at the counter was great. It wasn't you. It was me. My review: It's good overhyped, overpriced, pretentious coffee at best. We live way over in Blacklick so we've never heard of Royal Flamingo. This was our first time. We like to try coffee shops around town & my bf saw you guys listed as one of the top places in the US. So we showed up. We got there around 11:30. There was a line out the door & around the corner. But we toughed it out in the cold for about half an hour & finally got to place our orders. We were greeted with a smile & a lot of helpful info. The line was long behind us but the guy behind the counter took his time to share menu details (again I'm sorry for my sad girl mood). He didn't rush us or seem annoyed. My bf got the Mole drink. I got the Brown Butter Cardamom Bun drink. Both hot coffees to go. During our wait I looked around. The ambiance is really cool. Almost like a funky disco speakeasy. It looks great. But I also paid attention to operations. There were 2-3 people by what I think is just 1 coffee machine. The baristas were also very charismatic, chatting up nearby customers. I think that's honestly a big reason why drinks were taking so long to come out. There was also one dude up there looking like he wasn't doing too much. I saw him grate something onto a drink once & that was about it lol. 30 or so mins of waiting later, coffee. The moment we've been waiting for. Possibly a cup of a hope for mending my low mood. But... I was let down. Pretty big honestly. The coffee: The bean itself is wonderful. I'll start there. It's everything they did after that let me down. (I'm sorry! I believe in honesty) The coffee is strong but also somehow watery/watered down. It's very thin even with the addition of cream. The added flavors were lacking big time. If you're going to advertise flavor ADD FLAVOR. Don't hold back. Just a whisper of cardamom lost in the flavor of a bold bitter bean ain't it. The coffee also wasn't hot. I'm a temperature wimp. I struggle to drink hot beverages but I was able to take this to the head as soon as I got it. We're waiting way too long to receive cold coffee with little flavor. Then the most disappointing thing for me was portion size. Again, we got it to go. The cup with just a little more than half way full. Guys. Guys. Guys. Shaaaaame. This is the biggest offense imo. I understand your in store cups are small & you're trying to match portions for to go. Get. Smaller. Cups. Don't give people $8 half full cups of cold coffee. If you want to keep the 16 oz cups fill them with 16oz of coffee. Or lower the price or get bigger in store cups. My bf handed me my cup & the first words out of my mouth were "there's nothing in here". We paid $8 for this? I've had similar cardamom drinks from Parable & Qahwah house. Qahwah being in the lead. That had incredible flavor. Overall I'm disappointed with Royal Flamingo. He's willing to return. I'm less enthused. Amazing charisma in the building but things could be better. Starting with the cup situation. Really guys? read more

Really cute coffee shop by day and the "I Like It Like That" bar by night. It's cramped in here, but it has that small business coffeeshop vibe to it that makes the small spaces more tolerable. If you're someone who loves the literal taste of coffee AND the variances of the flavors you can get into the coffee beans themselves by changing the bean preparation, you're going to love the Royal Flamingo drinks. They feel like someone who really loves coffee homebrewing was in charge of the drink's menu and bean creation. Their flavor profiles are very unique and very coffee-heavy. This isn't like a Starbucks or chain coffee latte where you're primarily slurping syrup. There's a whole lot of complex flavor within every sip at Royal Flamingo's drinks, and they're very, very coffee-forward. I'd recommend it for people who love the actual taste of coffee, but I'd just as surely say it's a bad fit for my friends who actually just love the taste of creamer. (I get most of my lattes at other competitors with "half" or "1/4th" the usual level of syrups in their flavored lattes. I made no modifications to my Royal Flamingo order, and it still was much, much less sweetened than other chains.) Getting a drink to go here took 10-ish minutes. They have adorable to-go cups, but it's not the most efficient way to gulp down coffee to sustain life in the morning. Their glassware and presentation is upscale and encourages that "sit and socialize" vibe, though, so I'd love to meet up with someone here with the shop's limited seating options. Getting into Royal Flamingo is just as weird as the evening bar; go in through the covered patio's door. There's a gigantic parking lot behind Royal Flamingo for parking, but I'll note that it was swamped on Sunday around church time. I think there's a church across the street that's using the parking lot too. read more

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The cutest coffee shop in Granview. Plenty of parking and easy to find right off Kind Ave. Step inside and take in the freshly roasted coffee smell...ahhh. It's like a caffeine high for your senses. I ordered a hot coffee, "buy myself flowers" with oat milk. A calming and smooth finish with the notes of lavender coming through. A warm hug in a cup giving me all the vibes. Pick up a cup, or two and don't miss their merch table with prepacked coffee beans. Don't mind me when you see me here often. read more

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Stopped into Royal Flamingo Coffee today with some friends while we were out and about for the weekend, and the atmosphere is absolutely darling! The space is cozy, fun, and such a joy to hang out in. Their menu is packed with unique and creative coffee drinks, with plenty of vegan-friendly options, which I always appreciate. Everything we tried was delicious, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. I couldn't recommend Royal Flamingo Coffee enough -- such a great spot with amazing drinks, great vibes, and even better people! read more

Wonderful coffee and cute holiday decor! Try it out if you haven't! I recommend their rotating menu or something adventurous. Nice spot to hang out for meeting or work! read more

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Watch your step when you enter! There is not a sign and I almost fell right on my face. That aside, I had to come try their new ube creamsicle latte. The ube was pretty subtle, and as a sweet coffee girly, this probably wasn't the spot for me. I had to add some sweetener to my latte when I left. It could've been the orange added, but it was kinda giving soap. My husband always likes what he gets from here, which is typically just a plain latte, sometimes with an extra shot. The baristas were a little busy but they were still very kind. They're definitely pros! The shop is absolutely adorable and there were a lot of seating options. They're having a birthday celebration in a few weeks and we plan on going, so I'll definitely try a different drink. read more

This coffee roaster has one of the hidden gems in the city and word is getting out. I say hidden because it's inside of Natalie's and shares a space with the I Like It Like That speakeasy. They're roasting some of the best coffee grown around the world and they're doing some inventive things with it. My daily order is the single origin espresso but if the have a special tonic or latte on the menu ... order it. read more

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The reviews live up to the hype! This little coffee shop is hidden in plain sight directly inside the I Like It Like That Bar. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by various amounts of flamingo decor and a beautiful coffee bar. The menu has a ton of options on it and the prices are set well for the local area. The Barista's in house were excellent at answering questions as we were in there looking for a few Christmas gifts. The seating inside was super unique, a ton of out-coves around the bar with eclectic seating throughout the small area. I would recommend the Barista Flight if this is your first visit as it encompasses many of their fantastic offerings. The cherry espresso hit the top spot on my list as it was thick, flavorful, and bursting with cherry. I am definitely adding this spot to my local tours when people come to visit, nice work all! read more

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This place is everything. We travel a LOT and finding local coffee spots is one of our favorite things to do. Not exaggerating when I say the coffee is great. If you are a starbees person...still try it, but this is a different standard for folks who appreciate currated, seasonal, homemade syrups that aren't going to blast out your pallet with sugar and know that a proper cappuccino isn't going to fill up a giant cup. The staff were amazing. If we lived here, this would be our spot. read more

Great coffee and the owner, Brian, was really knowledgeable about the trade and his products. Lots of experimentation and creativity make it an interesting stop for coffee lovers. Try the Snow Bird coffee for a real treat. The beans sell out quickly every time he roasts them. read more

So cute! Love the theme, decor and the coffee choices I purchased their seasonal latte and it's delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. read more

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Popped in on a Friday morning with a couple of coffee loving friends. Royal Flamingo has such a cozy & eclectic vibe that I really enjoyed, and the staff were very friendly. I don't consider myself to be a super adventurous coffee person, but Royal Flamingo makes it easy to try new things. They have a classic menu with more familiar options and a more unique menu with fun options. I opted for a seasonal latte from the Super Fun menu. I couldn't tell you what it was, but I really enjoyed it. Typically I like sweeter drinks but the flavor profile was very balanced and I didn't feel like it needed any added sweetness. It was a really nice experience and I'm sure I'll visit again. If you're a coffee lover and like to try new flavor profiles, I definitely recommend checking out Royal Flamingo! read more

Hole in the wall! Nothing outside matches the inside. Coffee was incredibly good!! Each rooms kinda have its own character and colors. Very vibrant! Love it! read more

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I'm from out of town, and I had some time to kill today and needed coffee! After I got past the "Where the heck am I allowed to park?" situation (just park on the street), it was a very nice experience! The atmosphere is very comfortable and definitely has a hipster lounge vibe. It's fantastic, and artsy, and I had some beadwork to do, so it was perfect. The people behind the counter were so nice and I said "Make me something creative" and it did not disappoint. It was a garden something.... Delicious! I felt old in there, but they didn't kick me out Just wish I could make it a regular stop. Very cool place! read more

This place has amazing coffee & service! Looking forward to going back soon. Great place for those who like truly good coffee and are looking for better alternatives to the big box coffee shops. read more

This is the single best coffee shop in Columbus (followed closely by Two Tigers Coffee and Cafe Brioso). And it's because they mirror the home experience of coffee consumption - their pour overs take time. They source beans with unique flavors. They're properly dialing in their espresso and tinkering with details because coffee can be fun and delicious and amazing and wonderful. Every time Ive entered this incredibly unique spot, the decor and charm has captured my attention; it's warm and inviting, cozy but playful. But again, this place is made by coffee lovers FOR coffee lovers. And each time I visit, I'm excited to try something new and wonderful, to see what kind of exciting flavor I'm able to get within the world of coffee. And Royal Flamingo never fails to meet, and subsequently exceed, that challenge. read more

Excellent customer service and a cool vibe! Coffee is outstanding!!! Parking is rough especially if you have accessibility issues. However, this isn't their fault since they're operating out of a space that is home to another business. Highly recommend!!! read more

So cute and great coffee! Their baristas are super knowledgeable and make great drinks! read more

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Atmosphere is quiet and the coffee was explained in a way that when you tasted it it was just that!

Great coffee and experience. Staff is very friendly and parking was very easy/free!! I will absolutely be back!!!

Best coffee. They win the awards for a reason. The service was wonderful and the barista was very kind. The shop itself was eclectic and such a cute relaxing vibe. Definitely a must visit read more