Tasty coffee, cute interior, and friendly staff!…read more Loved the seasonal menu, tons of options including pumpkin pie latte, sticky bun latte, chai, and matcha.

A very odd place with bizarre management/owners choices. Place is full of plastic plants, which in…read moremy opinion represents a lot of things that are currently wrong with this world. Plastic plants are hanging from ceiling - what an odd design choice. All their pastry wrapped in plastic individually. They don't bake - it's coming from somewhere and it's wrapped in plastic because they can sell it up to a week. How bizarre to sell week old pastry for a full price. When I was there everything was 2 days old and I didn't appreciated it. I had double espresso and lucky for me it wasn't served in a plastic cup. Coffee was good, but I'm unlikely to return - dear owner: stop making lazy choices - it's opposite of quality.

"At Deeper Roots, coffee is more than a drink, it's the catalyst for connection," and you can truly…read morefeel that the moment you walk in. We visited their Oakley location, which was the perfect spot to stop by and grab a fun, well-crafted drink. Their story makes the experience even more meaningful, it all began with a group of friends building lasting relationships with coffee farmers in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. That partnership became the foundation of their journey, leading them to launch Deeper Roots as a roasting company dedicated to sharing exceptional coffee with their community and beyond. With multiple locations across Cincinnati serving their coffee, they're definitely a spot worth supporting and checking out! It was small inside so not sure if this location is the best to do work or lounge around but definitely good to stop by and grab coffee.

I love this place for many things! Ambiance is very comfortable and I'm hearing that they are going…read moreto change up the space soon and hopefully make it even more comfortable. Plenty of chairs and places to sit and enjoy coffee either by yourself or with others. Baristas are always super friendly and accommodating! You can tell it's high quality coffee here! They really do focus on the good stuff for sure! I have had both the honey bear as well as the matcha tea latte. They are always wonderful and make sure to get it for there for the glass and the awesome design on top! Parking nearby if you're not walking from the neighborhood. They have a lot that they share with other businesses. Jonah helped me and he was super friendly and you could tell he really enjoyed his work there!

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!

"Hidden gem", literally - hidden that is, and what a discovery! Collective Espresso in Northside…read morewas marked with a sidewalk sign, but the tiny shop is not on the street. It's down a narrow sidewalk between two buildings. Dare to walk back there and you discover Collective! My brother ordered a black coffee and I had an iced vanilla latte. The server was polite and friendly, the barista quiet and focused on her craft. Both drinks were delicious, with a robust coffee flavor. There are a few chairs inside the shop, but it was a sunny early spring day so we sat in the small courtyard and caught up with each other. There, I saw that there is an entrance from the side street -- regulars seemed to enter from that direction. But I like the secret entrance between buildings better! We parked on a side street but there is a little lot in the area. No photos; was too busy gabbing. After, we popped in a couple thrift shops on the same street and then headed over to a salvage lumber yard/ hardware store. A good day for exploring.

I really like the coffee and pastries here. The space is cute but feels crammed. I would go again…read moreduring non busy times. I was squished in the corner waiting for my order on a Sunday morning. I also saw a few ants on the counter. I know it's that time of year but I don't want to see them when I'm ordering food and drinks.

This spot has such good vibes! It's peaceful and beautiful on the inside. It's also open late which…read moreis so rare for a coffee shop. We were able to visit on a weeknight for a cozy bedtime drink. We had nearly the whole place to ourselves so I'd love to see more people utilize this quiet lovely spot for studying or socializing. While we just got a drink, the food menu looked delish. They had a hot honey and goat cheese toast that looked amazing. Their seasonal fall drink menu was also super unique; the barista recommended the sweet potato chai which had cinnamon bun notes and I noticed an apple lemonade too?! Yum. We got two of the menu classics. The Lavender London Fog and the Golden Milk Tea Latte. I didn't get strong lavender notes until the end when I noticed the syrup had settled all on the bottom. I would have used a stirrer in retrospect. But I still enjoyed my drink a lot. My husband told me that he liked how the golden milk had notes of turmeric- I had to explain what golden milk was haha! He really enjoyed it for his first one. The barista was friendly and patient with us and our toddler, who was practicing walking all over the shop. Oh, and parking is a breeze- there is public parking right outside the shop in a convenient lot. Definitely will be back, this spot is a huge asset to the neighborhood.

I've been in a few times for networking meetups, but this time I stopped in not too long after they…read morecelebrated their 6 year anniversary. I loved all the new additions and added menu items. They have really expanded their food options and gotten really creative with their seasonal drinks. They also offer their own coffee beans for purchase and other items. I didn't get to try it when I stopped in, but was excited to see the birthday flight on the menu. It looks like something really fun to try and share with a friend, sampling 4 different drinks from the menu (for an excellent price). Service was great, even on a day where they seemed pretty busy. They kept the line down and kept conversation with the customers so it didn't feel like a wait. Lastly, I love the expansion of the community information at the front counter. It gives the coffee shop a true feeling of "all are welcome here" and support for each other.

I had lunch here with colleagues for the first time almost 8 months ago, and I'm still thinking…read moreabout the salmon piccata. I haven't been able to get back to that side of town for a meal this summer, but I kid you not I've been thinking about that damn salmon piccata ever since I had it back in January. Everything on the menu looked great, and the presentation of the plates coming out of the kitchen was a 10/10. It's got a great little vibe, and the servers are kind. Ooooooo, but that salmon piccata!!!!!!

Really cute spot. Gets very busy so try to come early or make a reservation. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating! Several interesting food options. We LOVED the challah French toast, Canadian grilled cheese, and Israeli salad. Most menu options come with a side. Coffee and cafe making fresh coffee drinks and there are numerous baked goods + packaged rugelah and challah rolls!

SO delicious! Last time I visited, my friend and I split one savory and one sweet pastry. The…read moregarlic parmesan was delicious, but my favorite was the earl grey orange blossom pastry. The sugar it was rolled in was even infused with early grey flavor! The interior is on the smaller side, but there is seating and Ludlow Square is only a short walk away. Make sure you come early, because pastries do sell out throughout the day!

They have quickly become one of Cincinnati's most talked‑about bakeries, and for good reason. Their…read moreclassic croissant is everything you want it to be, flaky, sweet, buttery, and beautifully layered. The pecan roll is another standout. It is loaded with pecans, sticky in the best way, and easily one of the best in the city. When they're on, they're really on. One thing I noticed was that the setup could use a little refinement. With both coffee and bakery items coming from the same counter, the line gets congested fast and the shop is quite small. A separate line for coffee and tea offerings - they have a bunch - and pastries would make the experience smoother and match the quality of what they're serving. They do offer vegan options, which I personally have no interest in, but just an fyi. Overall, they deliver excellent pastries and has the potential to be even better with a few small tweaks to the flow and menu variety. Still absolutely worth a visit, especially for that croissant and pecan roll.

I will not be coming here again. The coffee was fine, service was pleasant enough considering the…read moreapathetic staff working here. The breakfast sandwich they served me was clearly very burnt and inedible. Who serves this to a customer and thinks it's worth the money they paid for it!? Also, sugar is all that's available - it'd be nice if you had some kind of alternative sweetener. You don't want to use it? Then don't. But let your customers make their own choices. Mine will be to never come here again.

First time here and it is too cute in the inside. They…read morestaff was friendly and helped me decide of what I should get. I ordered the iced latte with Carmel and vanilla with a chocolate chip muffin. The muffin was really good and not overly sweet. You can almost buy bag of coffee from there to take home and make.

I used to love coming here in college. Back then, they were pushy about coming by frequently to ask…read moreif you wanted to order anything else. When asked kindly, I would happily oblige as I was grateful to have a place open late enough for me to get my work done. Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse. Now, we were asked to leave if we didn't make another purchase despite the fact that we were not even done with our first drinks. As many other reviews have stated, we were berated by the worker about tipping because he told us he only makes $3 an hour. Having worked as a barista myself and knowing many others, I have never known a place to pay baristas (or bartenders) a server's wage rather than minimum wage. Even still, as of 2026 in Ohio the minimum server wage is $5.50. Most likely the worker was lying, but the owner Shawn Brooks should be ashamed of himself and investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor. Also, the worker added extra charges to our bill which is so slimey. For all the complaining about not being able to stay in business if people don't buy multiple items, you will not be able to stay in business if you scare all your customers away. I will never patronize this business again.

Everything was amazing, smog was delicious! Servers was…read moreright on time and the wood cabinetry gave a warm homelike vibe!

Coffee tastes fantastic. One of the best cold brews I've had in town…read more Blueberry muffins are perfect. Next time I'm ordered it warmed up!

This place is super cute and close to my work. I really wanted to like this place but after…read moreordering my maple bourbon cold brew and chocolate croissant, it gave a pretty bad first impression. My coffee was prompt, but I stood there for 10 minutes watching people come and go, and I saw that no one was taking the chocolate croissant out of the warmer. I finally had to approach them and ask them about it. Instead of making me a new one, she bagged the one that had been sitting in there. To no surprise it was over cooked and it crumbled in my hand, then was almost inedible as it was rubbery. The coffee was good but I didn't taste maple bourbon. Just tasted like a plain cold brew. I enjoy coffee regardless. Just unfortunate, they were not really self aware and they all were standing around at one point while I was also standing waiting for the other part of my order.