Yesterday, I stopped in with a large group (14 of us maybe?) while we waited for others to arrive for an outing. Despite our numbers, they took all of our orders with ease, and drinks were delivered surprisingly quickly! Seating inside is a bit limited but the ambiance is very cozy. I ordered a hot matcha latte with maple syrup and oat milk. Usually, when I order drinks with flavored syrups, the taste is very subtle, so I was surprised to find that the drink was very sweet and maple-forward! If you're more sensitive to sugar, I'd order it half-sweet. Prices were a little steep to me ($1 additional for nondairy milk) but make sense for its location. read more

OMG I was out and about on one of my adventures to meet friends later and thought an Espresso Martini sounded perfect. I stopped at 1215 and asked if they had a good one and she mentioned one of the best in the city. I would absolutely agree. It was absolutely perfect and delicious and one of the best ones I have had. Such a great place where everyone is welcome! Check them out! read more

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1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab is a great spot for a date. It has small tables for intimate conversations and offers a variety of wine or coffee drinks. It's a pretty building with brick, calm decor, and reasonable prices. The staff came off a bit snooty at first, but when I made effort to engage in conversation, they did chat a little. Maybe they were just shy. It seems like a nice place for a quiet evening or brunch drink with friends. I would return next time I'm on that side of town. read more

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This place is adorable!! In the heart of OTR, such a good place to meet a friend, study, or get some work completed. I ordered a matcha latte and it was delicious. The barista met with a smile and was very friendly. The only difficulty is finding parking. Other than that, no complaints! read more

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It was on. Part wine bar more coffee bar. Heavy aroma on coffee. Beautifully decorated. Small. Wine flights we made decent with a twist on the whites. Staff was cool. read more

I've walked past 1215 so many times on the way to somewhere else. We were out and I was craving an espresso martini, so we figured the wine bar and coffee lab was the perfect choice. I was skeptical of ordering their fancy version or a traditional espresso martini because of the mention of chocolate. I'm not a super sweet drink kind of person. I went out on a limb and decided on their fancy version (top model or something like that?) It was sooooo good! Service was fantastic. read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Espresso martini, top model - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We stopped in for a drink before dinner and we ended up getting more coffee and tea then alcohol! I went with a London Fog as I hadn't a tea latte yet this weekend. It was made perfectly with just the right amount of vanilla and foam. It's not a big place but we were able to find a table for 6. They have seating at the bar and have plenty of wines to choose from. There is also seating outside in front of the cafe. Great friendly service! read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - London Fog - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best iced matcha latte I've ever had -- the atmosphere was very subtle will be back! read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute, quaint, and cozy little shop, offering both coffee and wine. Add on that they have good wifi and a solid amount of seating and bam! You've found yourself a great coworking spot and after work drink spot all rolled into one. My friend and I both ordered a latte and shared a table in the very front along the window. I loved the natural light and the small vases of flowers on the table. Our drinks were lovely and the service was friendly. I'm definitely interested in returning for the wine side of the experience. read more

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Awesome staff, awesome coffee and super helpful with choosing what to order. The coffee was also phenomenal. Super chill vibes, exactly what you would expect when getting coffee and wanting to get some work done. read more

What could be better than coffee and wine/cocktails. I love the 2.5 oz pour option, that is what we ordered. Smart to offer because people will stop in for a small and affordable glass of wine before dinner. The espresso martini was pretty darn good. I always just love the coffee/wine/cocktails concept, genius. read more

A nice spot in OTL to get a cup of coffee (tea for me) while walking around. Not sure if they sell any food but it looked like they had a nice bar for later in the day. Looking forward to stopping here again on another visit. read more

The perfect place to meet up with a few friends for drinks in the evening or get some work done in the morning with a coffee. Has a nice outside area and they're quick to serve you. Lots of seating available so I haven't had an issue finding a spot to sit with a group or by myself. read more

1215 is definitely one of my go-to's! Great place to meet for a morning coffee, a happy hour drink, or an after-dinner cappuccino or glass of wine. Everyone's very friendly and service is fast. I usually find enough seating inside the intimate space, and they have a few outdoor tables during the warmer seasons as well! Love browsing wine to take home or to enjoy there. Their no corkage fee deal on Mondays makes it a great time to try something new with a few friends. Also love their tasting options, and it's fun to guess which wine is which. read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Cappuccino, latte, mocha, and a small treat - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I always love getting a coffee after dinner, and my girlfriend love getting a glass of wine. So this is the perfect after dinner spot for us! Staff has always been super friendly. Even offering us samples of wine from time to time. Very chill vibe. A good blend of a coffee spot and wine bar. read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Cappuccino! - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Charm, outside seating, great coffee options and booze. Spectacular! This hidden gem will check all the boxes for you. It's a great place to work on your laptop or chill with friends. The first time I went, I got a glass of wine and I saw someone drinking a delicious coffee drink. Upon inquiry, I found out they make a really good Irish coffee. It is now my favorite. The service is so friendly and the vibe is upscale. I love it here and always visit when I'm in Cinci. Lovely! read more

It's been a while since I've worked downtown, but I used to love coming to 1215 for that one of a kind Chai. I'm happy to report that the chai is still there, and still amazing, as is the service. I recently worked remotely from there (for like a whole half a day!), had a London Fog, and was pleased with the friendliness and hospitality during my stay. Not much there in the way of gluten free goodies but there was a paktli! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next time I can come visit. read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - London Fog - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The place is cute but dirty. I went to get an iced coffee and pastry, and the coffee was bad. Just as I was about to order a pastry I saw 2 ants on the chocolate croissant. I then proceeded to try the coffee just to see, was disappointed, and then tossed it read more

Stopped in to avoid the cold while waiting for a dinner table in the area. Quick service and such a cute vibe. Not too crowded on a Saturday evening and the menu includes a full coffee bar in addition to wine as the name indicates. Irish coffee was perfectly prepared! read more

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This place is so amazing. Wine, music, coffee! It has it all. The best part is the blind wine tasting to make an event out of coming. This place is so fun and such a vibe! read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Wine flight - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute place for wine and coffee after dinner!!! Have been here twice and love the ambiance. The regular latte and the matcha latte are excellent. They give you a good portion for a glass of wine if you choose to order that too :) read more

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Very friendly, very kind staff. They made my birthday night. They talked to us about what to do after. They offered to make me a decaf version of their popular drink. Would recommend you do a tasting before you buy the flight or just try the expresso martini. read more

Recently visited this little gem while exploring Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. My friend and I were needing a little pick-me-up... craving an espresso martini to be exact... with an outdoor spot to sit since it was a beautiful day. We popped in to see if they could make the martini... not a problem! The waitress was very friendly, told us to go ahead and grab our seats outside, and she'd bring it to us. We ended up having 2 each as they hit the spot just right. Cute little spot in a bustling social area! Hit them up. read more

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I always tell myself I need to come here more and I really need to go more. This place is the definition of chill with a laidback comforting vibe. Whether you come here for a date, to work, talk business or sip on some wine and delicious coffee this is the place for you! You order at the cash register and then they bring your drink to you. I've gone here for wine tasting and to try their coffee, tea and boozy coffee beverages. All have been fantastic and aesthetically pleasing. I definitely recommend this spot to all and if you're a matcha lover their matcha latte is a must try! However if you bring a large group you may have trouble finding seats. read more

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There are not coffee shops every two steps in this part of town, so we welcomed this spot. On the wall in the first part of the store is wine, then a bar, then at the back was the coffee part. It was a full coffee menu, with adequate coffee. The service was friendly and there were lots of tables to sit down at. The bar service doesn't start until 10 am. Funny! read more

I went here right before a Music Hall concert. The vibe is hip and cool. The service was nice. The drinks were delicious! Highly recommend.

This place might actually beat everyone else out as the best coffee shop in the area - and I am deeply brand loyal to Coffee Emporium! I have been on a quest to find the best iced oat milk latte in Cincinnati and this has officially come out on top. The coffee is so strong and smooth and you can truly taste the quality. The interior is so beautiful with lots of darker tones and a beautiful brick wall - perfect for the upcoming fall season! I live pretty far away from here but this will certainly become my top pick for when I'm in OTR. read more

Speedy service, the perfect ambiance for wine and cocktails, and lovely employees! This is my favorite coffee/wine bar in Cincinnati :) I recommend to everyone who comes from out of state to visit for great drinks read more

My girlfriend and I got some iced lattes with oat milk and they were some of the best we've had in a long time. Super nice location in the middle of OTR so will definitely have to stop by again. read more

Initial impression was this is laid out terribly. The bar is in the back and everything is kind of smooshed together. We made our way to the back and got some coffee. Mine a cortadito and the bf got the sorry I don't remember the name but white chocolate and bourbon. Both were great and now the bf is adding bourbon to all his drinks... not that he needed help with that read more

I love this cozy spot. It's a relaxed atmosphere with wonderful staff. I like to come here with a small group of friends for a wine flight or for a pre dinner drink. It's pretty quite in here- you could read, study or work here. I love their wine flight. They make it fun by doing a blind tasting where you can guess which wine is which on the menu of 3. On my most recent trip there with an out of town friend I had the Rye chai and he had the Irish coffee. Both were amazing and not too sweet. He said he wished there were spots like this in his hometown. I haven't had much food here but their hummus was the perfect thing to pair with wine while we waited on our dinner reservation. Give this romantic cozy spot a try for wine or coffee! read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Rye Chai - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was, without a doubt, the coolest coffee shop I've been to. So cool, I had coffee and wine in the same visit. The 1215 is situated in a trendy area of Cincinnati, in the OTR district. There isn't a lot of seating space, but once you're in, you probably won't want to leave. I had the best white chocolate mocha I've ever had, and the staff was very friendly. read more

Sometimes you just want to find a small corner, clear your head, and plug back into real people. This is that place! Showed up late night looking for a place to finish out the night. Guitarist was playing cool licks to a small crowd, the bartenders were happy to chat while they served the rest of the patrons, and we fell in love with the joint. read more

Overall: Great local shop located in the heart of OTR with tasty, high quality coffee. + : This coffee shop was definitely a hit. There were many different types of pour-over coffee that could be brewed on the spot, and the coffee notes are listed in the description so you know exactly what you're getting. The building itself was very aesthetic - exposed brick walls, flower vase decor, and wooden tables - perfect for photography. For those who don't drink coffee, this shop had a great display of wine (some coffee drinks even included a mix of alcohol, a must try). To top it off, 1215 is located in the heart of OTR with many local shops and restaurants nearby, perfect for an all-day affair. - : The seating area was very limited. I arrived shortly after 9am, and within minutes the place was full. The tight space also made the shop a bit noisy, which could make it difficult to study/work. Aside from coffee and wine, there weren't a ton of food options. There were a few pastries in the front display, but if you're looking for a sweet companion to your coffee, this wouldn't be the place. Images: Lavender Latte (left), Iced Losantiville Coffee with Vanilla (back) read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Lavender Latte (left), Iced Losantiville Coffee with Vanilla (back) - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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A cute and classy late-night coffee spot! We wanted a place to go after dinner that was not a bar and spotted this place across the street! Though they are technically a bar because they serve wine and other drinks, they are also a coffee shop and make some amazing lattes! I can't pass up the opportunity for a great latte. I had the Pale Ale Bourbon latte (can be purchased non-alcoholic) and it was so pretty I almost didn't want to drink it. My husband and I lounged here for about an hour, a waitress took our order and served us after we grabbed our own table. The atmosphere is pretty chill and casual, there was even a dude in there setting up his artwork at a table to sell (the only bummer was that he was taking 2 tables in a limited seating place and other people need tables at the time). If you go for wine, I was viewing their bottles and they are very affordable. read more

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TLDR: Cute little coffee/wine spot in OTR with a decent amount of table space and free WiFi The aesthetic of this place is very on point with the OTR vibe. There's the exposed brick and the wood-ier colors (see photos for reference). The window tables are a nice spot to do some work and drink some coffee. I ordered the lavender almond milk latte which was very smooth and on the sweeter side. You can taste a hint of the lavender, which is good because the taste of lavender can be overpowering at times and make whatever food item/beverage taste like soap. Only thing I didn't really like was how scattered the menu was (the bulk of it is written on a walk). I wish they had physical menus to peruse through because it was a little difficult to see what all they had to offer. Overall, a good spot to catch up on some work and for a good cup of coffee. read more

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The offerings are absolutely divine with excellent pairings with both coffee and non-caffeinated options; the inside is photo-worthy and choice of music is generally acceptable. Unfortunately, much of the luster of this swanky, cafe-bar hybrid is lost due to the confusingly poor service. The staff is unfriendly, manages to be non-communicative during the ordering process (which is quite a feat), and acts like the patrons are traffic cones to be weaved around. It is sad to see such a terrific menu go to waste at the hands of poor staffing and management, but this may only be an issue for repeat customers. read more

Small, charming wine and coffee bar in the heart of Over-The-Rhine! We visited Cincinnati this past weekend, and we had spent the afternoon exploring OTR and needed a break. We stopped in at 1215 for a couple of coffees (although I was very tempted by the wine flights)! A cortado for me and an americano. Both were great, and we enjoyed taking a break from exploring Cincinnati at this chill OTR spot. read more

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab - Cortado - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a neat little place downtown where I met a friend. We got some wine which was pretty good. They did something pretty unique to me - they poured you three different smaller glasses of wine and you were to match up the wines to the descriptions. It was a lot of fun. I am not wine connoisseur, but I got them all right! They supposedly have good coffee, too. read more

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I came for coffee, but...well...you know how it goes. First you have a coffee....then everyone else around you is having wiiiine....then you get wine envy.... then the bartender makes eye contact.... and before you know it, a glass of wine is in front of you. That's what happened to me this week at 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab. Let's start with the caffeine. I ordered the Losantiville pour-over iced coffee. Forewarning about ordering coffee at this place... the pour-over coffee's take about four minutes to prepare, mine took about eight. So definitely don't come in wanting a grab-and-go if you're in a rush. The coffee was fine, but after finishing, I decided I needed to mix my uppers with some downers, so I ordered a glass of wine. I sat at the bar working on my mac, listening to NPR, and sipping on a glass of rosé. I could hardly tolerate myself. I ordered the Ali Boit Boit et les 40 Buveurs rosé after I got wine envy from the person sitting next to me. The rosé tasted like bliss. I'm not a wino at all and couldn't muster a sophisticated description if I tried...but it was delightful. The staff is generally helpful, but could use a little work on being more welcoming and cheerful. A wine list is an intimidating menu for a non-wino, so a smiling face with eager recommendations would be a great addition to 1215. The staff currently puts off the "too-cool-for-school" coffee shop vibe. Service is par for the course, but I'm a fan of the product. read more

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