Black Coffee Lounge

The breakfast sandwich was a delicious mix of textures and flavors! And a great latte too! Good…read morevibes all around.

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.

More of the ordering area

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Birdie's Coffee

4.4(94 reviews)

2.7 mi

Sticky Bun Latte was very nice. One of the best iced lattes I've had in my life…read more If you're in Cincy, definitely check this place out!

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.

Chill vibes

Seasonal Stars Hollow Latte

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Love you latte !!!

Urbana Cafe

4.3(79 reviews)

1.4 mi•Walnut Hills

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 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.

The inside

Ham and cheese everything croissant

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King Pigeon

4.7(46 reviews)

1.1 mi•Walnut Hills

[coffee review] Dropped by King Pigeon on a Saturday morning for a coffee and a snack. My…read moreZqPeppermint mocha (it's the holiday season!) was very tasty and daughter's iced matcha latte was excellent; both aesthetically presented. It was a late morning visit and we snagged the last pastry, a delicious coffee cake slice from Allez bakery. The space is modern/vintage and our server was fantastic. Parking on the side street was no problem.

So sad about the sudden announcement of King Pigeon's closure and relocation to Massachusetts:(…read moreToday is their last day and I visited last week to bid farewell! The barista was very friendly and recommended me a honey matcha when I mentioned wanting a hot drink, and it was delicious. The matcha flavor was strong. I never got to visit during evening hours, but have always loved the bright and calm ambiance during morning cafe. Wishing them best of luck!

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The Fix Coffeehouse & Bar

4.6(17 reviews)

1.4 mi•Walnut Hills

Food: perfect Service: the staff are awesome & they are…read moregood people. Ambiance: I like the vibes. It's my favorite place ever now. I just found this cafe near my apartment.

Coffee on a budget and cute vibes? Yes please!We hit up The Fix Coffeehouse & Bar and tried an Iced…read moreCaramel Latte + an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte with White Mocha, both only $4.85 each. The Woodburn Ave location has the cutest indoor + outdoor seating and it's just a quick 5-10 min drive from UC's campus. They've also got a spot on East McMillan, so def worth checking out if you're nearby.

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Italian sammy

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Outside

Cafe Mochiko

4.6(234 reviews)

1.4 mi•Walnut Hills

Everyone told us to try this place. We wandered in here…read moretoday and I see what they're talking about. Everything we tried was absolutely amazing. And what a cute little place.

Cafe Mochiko serves some of the best ramen in Cincinnati, and it's traditional and authentic. By…read moreday it's a Japanese-style bakery, and by night it turns into a casual ramen spot run by a married couple who clearly care about the craft. The service is great, and the staff is happy to explain the menu. A few things to know before you go. They don't take reservations. It's a waiting list, and you have to be there in person to put your name down, so plan for a wait at busy times. Prices are a bit steep for a bowl of ramen. Customizing your bowl isn't allowed, and there's no takeout. Dishes also sometimes sell out for the night, so go earlier if there's something you really want to try. Worth it for the quality, but set your expectations on price, wait times, and flexibility.

Paw paw croissant

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Ramp laing danish, kimchi and egg croissant, and bbq pork snow bun

Caffe Vivace

4.6(84 reviews)

1.1 mi•Walnut Hills

Title: A Perfect Date-Night Spot…read more Caffè Vivace is an absolute gem! The drinks were fantastic, and the Guinness was poured perfectly--always a good sign. The ambiance was exactly what you want for a date night: warm, intimate, and inviting without feeling pretentious. The live music was the perfect touch--intimate enough to enjoy a conversation, never too loud, and the musicians sounded amazing. The service really rounded out the experience. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. Great drinks, great atmosphere, incredible music, and outstanding service made for a truly memorable evening. Caffè Vivace has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite date-night destinations. Highly recommend!

The atmosphere, music, food and drinks were pleasant, cozy, intimate and enjoyable . Highly…read morerecommend.

Ron Jones quartet

Jazz set

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Elliott Coffee

4.9(39 reviews)

2.4 mi

Wonderful place. It's such an interesting space, love the big open area for you to enjoy the…read moreoutdoor. The service is top tier, I feel like they just add me as a family member. I just love how they make you feel so comfortable despite it's my first time visiting. And of course, the coffee is AMAZING. I have to make time to come back again.

A-mazing! I had a breve iced chai latte and my friend had a breve cortado. Super yummy!!!…read more Very small seating area and you order in the building to the right. The loveliest people work here and will gladly assist you in making sure the outdoor propane heater works when you can't find a seat inside. ;) I can't wait to return and try a breakfast sandwich.

Garage seating area after close

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Viva Coffee Roasters

4.8(42 reviews)

2.1 mi•O'Bryonville

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!

Second floor seating. There's another room beyond this room.

Blueberry ricotta toast

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Our famous pour overs

Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse

4.8(136 reviews)

1.7 mi

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.

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Seating area and art in the back

Peanut butter banana toast with strawberry ginger glaze. Delicious!

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Frozen hot chocolate, kids traditional hot chocolate, Peach Cobbler Chai

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Aviance M.

153

7 years ago

I had "The Woah" - sweet & delicious I almost wished I'd gotten 2 of them I guzzled that first one so fast lol . AND that home made oatmeal carrot cake cream pie !!! Three words YASSSSSSSSSSSS !!!! I'm definitely going back I'll probably do coffee dates here with my friends the atmosphere was really relaxed and welcoming as well as the staff who were very warm and helpful. Every Cincy coffee lover should try this place it's dope. read more

Jenny A.

6 years ago

The ladies that took my order were the sweetest! They helped me pick out my snack and talked to me about the coffee. the coffee though!! I finished it in 10 minutes because it was so delicious. Can't wait to return for another cup of coffee! read more

Whitney A.

168

7 years ago

Great coffee, great people, great atmosphere what more can you ask for? I definitely recommend checking it out!!!

jordan a.

4 years ago

This place is truly wonderful ~ The best of everything when you come to BlaCk Coffee Lounge!

Ryan G.

7 years ago

They're so friendly and polite and helpful! On top of that the food and coffee is amazing!

Morgan G.

5 years ago

The staff is amazing and the coffee is great!!! Highly recommend for coffee in Cincy!!

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