A little more expensive than the other hookah bars in Cincinnati, but it has a really conducive environment and I am able to get my artwork done every time and feel good about it read more

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Spur of the moment road trip pit stop, I stopped for the name. This will now be my stop point on this path every time. The staff was incredibly sweet and helpful. They rose to my challenge of a random hookah flavor and offered to change it for free if it wasn't perfect but it was great. The pull was just right, too, and long lasting. They offered me wings and fries when I asked if they had food. I have legit never had wings this good. Crisp skin but the meat fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. They were a bit too hot for me until the fries arrived to balance them out. Guys, the fries were crisp on the outside but buttery on the inside like cookies made on a stone plate. 10/10, will always recommend. On a bougie note, their furniture is just as comfy as it is stylish. Sit anywhere, become one with the chair.ヘ(￣￣ヘ) let's go! read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - The wings - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I want to preface this with the fact that I did not try hookah. I needed a place to sit and study and focus, and ideally be able to order coffee or tea. They delivered! I'm super grateful they're open late too, because I really work so much better at night. Upon recommendation, I had their mint tea, which was very good! It also was very very sweet, so be prepared for it to not be ordinary mint tea. Their tiramisu was also delicious. *there were plenty of comfy chairs and seating *the wifi was strong enough to stream my lectures without any problems *my friends did order hookah, and they said it was really good and smooth. only downside is, they will tend to close early, before 2 AM if there aren't a ton of customers around 11 PM. I'll definitely be back here, and it was a good study environment and fun for my friends to hang out a bit and relax. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - Tea and Hookah! - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Let me start with a disclosure that I'm not a hookah person, but i do come here with friends. My friends do enjoy hookah and opine that this is the BEST in Cincy. Bohemian is located in a cool area, and the look and feel inside is pretty chill. Cozy cushions and chairs, interesting artwork decked in the walls, dim lighting, board games; this is a neat and solid cafe. Their tea is AMAZING! I love the cardamom and ginger kinds. A definite must try thing! The tiramisu and baklava is good too. read more

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Issa vibe! After years of visiting hookah joints around the world (Paris, Turkey, Spain, Mexico, DC, Cali, others) I feel like I know a little something something about hookah and a typical hookah lounge. There's certain things I personally enjoy in my hookah lounge experience. I won't list them all but here's exactly what I do like about Bohemian Hookah Lounge: + It's a chill atmosphere where you don't feel rushed and can literally sit there for hours. Coals come about the usual pace and no up charge for extra ones. + The hookah itself is clean, very easy to smoke, and full of flavor. We went with the Obama mix (I miss that guy) and it was delicious. + They have drinks you can order beyond bottle water! I had some delicious mint tea but theres plenty of coffees and teas on the menu. + The WiFi seemed good, there were a lot of folks chilling on their laptops. There's plenty of comfortable seating, and the music! Jazzy tunes playing all night long. I felt like a real grown up! Pro tip: They have a rewards card! I believe it's buy 7 hookahs, get the 8th one free. In Cincinnati, I've only been to the hookah joints on campus so walking into this Bohemian, the difference is felt immediately. No diss to the college vibe but it's nice to shake it up very so often. read more

I used to go here a lot in college, and adored the vibe (especially the mint tea). I returned this past weekend for the first time under new ownership and had an awful experience. It was actually so bad, that this is the only time I have reviewed something. I went in with 3 people, and 1 of them didn't want to do hookah but did want tea. I ordered 1 hookah, and 3 teas for all of us, so it isn't like we were planning on occupying a couch with a big group and a small bill. The owner was extremely rude and told us one person in the group had to leave, or we had to order 2 hookahs. I will not be returning. Ever. read more

Came into town for a conference, needed a hookah fix(). This place came up with the best reviews. As someone who professionally does hookah, this was hands down the SMOOTHEST hookah I've ever had. I ended up coming back two nights in a row. It's very much a hookah CAFE and I loved the vibes and aesthetics. It's lowkey and kind of tucked away which meant it wasn't crazy crowded. The attendant was very attentive and I was pleased. Hookah was $20. They don't have food or liquor as of yet but the owner advised it was to come! Should I come back to Cincinnati, I will definitely come back to this spot. read more

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I've been here twice now and really enjoyed it. Good taste, place feels clean, and excellent Turkish coffee. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great place for after dinner. read more

The staff and people who work there are nice. However, the hookah is really bad and if you want regular charcoal they will charge you for $3. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came to this hookah spot for a date night. Loved the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. A nice chill spot. Very intimate. Hookah was great. read more

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This is a comprehensive review from a regular patron so please excuse the length. I hope this information is beneficial: So first off, I know you think Hookah and have this very vivid picture in your mind: dragon smoke from your mouth as you sit lazily and feel just as cool as you appear surrounded by wonderful friends. Here's the caveat though. I bet you never extended that picture beyond the expanse of your circle of friends. Let me emphasize my next statement---this is THE place for peace. This is the place you can call a second home. I mean this from the bottom of my heart. The hookah is crafted in a way with care and consideration I haven't experienced before in my 25 years in this city. They have two choices: a great way to combine any flavors you want with one and then a premium kind that offers rich, thick-smoke concoctions like Obama (Yes... Obama--a Blackie special) and Pumpkin Pie! The freshly handmade teas are phenomenal---a fabulous mint tea to boot that is balanced, fresh and comforting. The chai here is rich and lavishly complex with freshly compound spices combined in with black tea. This is what Bohemian is for anyone who walks into the triple-window door that used to the Golden Lion in the heart of Ludlow (a village in Clifton that is as artistic as it is historic): Well first off, you'll notice how calm everyone is. Why? Well, first you'll be greeted by a wonderful delightful worker (it may be Tisha, MIranda or Lucy). All so very sweet and cordial in their own delightful ways. Also a regal, slender and somewhat mysterious character of a man will greet you when you visit here. He'll introduce you and make you feel welcome as if in his own home. This is a place for community and relaxation. The seating is plentiful and you'll be assisted even when the room seems crowded for your party of friends. The cafe is well ventilated, fresh, clean with comfortable couches and seating. My business there can be dynamic day to day. As a patron, I have found myself twiddling away on a smartphone, finishing up work begrudgingly (but still with some relief) in this temple of goodness. But the possibilities don't end there! I speak on this with sincerity. Here, I have made more partners in trade, friends to share stories with, and met people to ruminate on heated intellectualisms than any other spot in town. I delight in this place. It has brought me happiness. read more

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Internet cafe/hookah bar on ludlow in clifton - it was what I was looking for though I can see it being not the place for everyone. Its a nice place to meet buddies after work if you want to chat and its near some awesome restaurants and though I didn't carry food in they seem to be quite okay with it. You could have a nice evening grabbing some indian from Ambar and enjoying some hookah with free wifi which is right up my alley. However, if you are looking for a more upmarket hookah cafe/night club vibe this is certainly not the place I would come to. Will come back - I thought it was great read more

I love Blackie, although he moved while i was out of the country. But the cafe itself is so clean and unlike any other hookah bar. A great place to do work or have some mint tea or baklava. read more

Won't you fancy some misty kiwi mint or paan ras on a chilly Friyay? I love to hang out with my friends after a long week of classes and endless work with some Red Bull or tea (depends) and chill with some sheesha. The way people are welcomed here makes you want to choose this place over any other. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - Chillin' with the Kiwi-PaanRaas! - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I wish Blacky still owned this place because it's trash. The current young owner really doesn't have experience running a business! You should never ask somebody who's paid to sit somewhere else for another party especially when there is other seating available! AND ESPECIALLY IF THEY'RE BUYING ONLY ONE HOOKAH!! I was so hurt leaving this place I was in tears! GO TO ANNEX Rommie is the guy! read more

Bohemian is every hookah lover's dream - dimly lit, cozy, with a wide range of flavors and chai tea. I really like the Paan flavor that they have. I am not really a hookah person but the handful of times I've been here, I have quite enjoyed it. Some of my friends who are hardcore hookah fanatics are total fans of this place. Despite being a 90 minute drive from Frankfort, it's a favorite spot to hang out. And the chai tea latte deserves a special mention. It's one of the reasons we keep coming back. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - Wonderful flavored hookah and Tea - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

WORST place ever if you are looking to try some hookah. Overpriced and very unfriendly staff. Charges $3 for coconut coals (2 pieces) and refuses to get more coals if you ask. Absolutely the worst experience i have had in a hookah cafe so far. Will never go back. If you are looking for some place to enjoy, look somewhere else. Too bad there is no ZERO star rating. read more

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I came here on a late night just to do a paper on the computer with a friend i was going to buy some tea and a snack i told the owner i didn't want to buy hookah at the moment. He told me i had to spend at least 20 dollars or i couldn't be there to just type a paper will not be going back. Recorded conversation. read more

Just eh. Really nothing special. Tonight was my second time and it was just not a great experience. I've been to a lot of the hookah bars around and I just feel like this place doesn't properly clean their hookahs. Either that or something else is going wrong in the process. Small place and it's packed most nights, because it's a college hangout. Not a problem, but it just makes for an awkward experience when theres not a lot of privacy and tons of people just awkwardly looking at you due to the small space. They offer drinks, coffee, and tea to go with your experience. Also, the hookah bar is around a bunch of our restaurants if you're hungry. Hookah will run you around $15 a pop (more depending on what you pick) with a 3 person per hookah limit. read more

This is hands down the best hookah cafe within Cincinnati's city limits! It's cozy, but not crowded with versatile seating arrangements, books and games to keep you and your friends busy, local artists work on the walls and movies playing on the projector screen. The furniture is clean and free of burn marks, tears, holes, etc. that you typically find in other hookah places. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and does a good job keeping an eye on hookahs to bring fresh coals, etc. I prefer to smoke at home, because I have everything set up just how I like it, but they let you bring your own hose, bowl and lotus which is nice. I miss Blackie and have only been once since he moved, but the new owner seems to be keeping the same atmosphere going, which is nice. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is that I wish they carried more brands/flavors of shisha, such as Social Smoke, Fantasia and Fumari and there are several huge ceiling fans that always seem to be going full blast and completely ruin clouds and smoke rings. read more

FAVORITE PLACE IN CINCINNATI EVER. So, I love it here. It's a dream. Blackie the owner is a magical unicorn that has created a space that is peaceful, joyful, cozy, dimly lit, and simply perfect. The tea is outstanding - the mint is my personal favorite. The hookah is phenomenal - ALWAYS. They keep the hookah hot and are so attentive. I'm not a huge hookah smoker at all, but an avid tea drinker. The book of questions, a French film, and an amazing friend/date makes this my favorite place ever. The crowd is diverse in every way possible (except I don't see children). I have had evenings where we end up chatting with strangers and those where I've been completely engrossed in my own conversation. It's all good either way. I seriously can go on and on with the perfection of this place - but will stop here. read more

I am very picky about my hookah. But you won't have any complaints about this place. Comfortable sofas, soft lights, very attentive staff- I got it all. I recommend you take their black mint tea- they authentically prepare with fresh peppermint leafs. Hookahs, I must notice, all come from Khalil Mamoon- great quality pieces for all who appreciate smoking in style. I also have to add that cafe owner Sam is personally attending tables and more than willing to help you to have a great time. Definitely will be coming back, and often. read more

Good service very clean place would recommend their location is very nice also they have some good food and variety of different hookah flavors their bottles are also new and way better than other hookah places read more

I have been meaning to try Bohemian for a while now, and recently came here with a large group of friends on a Saturday night. The reviews all mention Blackie, and I thought to myself, how can all these people know this guy?! My first time there, and I know him now. It's a typical college crowd. Couches are in good shape, and don't appear to be turned to hell and back. While not quite my style, and not what I really like, the decor is eclectic, fitting of the locale. Saturday night was crowded, but I found room for myself and 8 friends. Hookah is minimum 1 per 3 people, so we ordered 3. Two paan and an Obama. Loved both flavors. Coals were replenished and ashed in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable for both hookah and food items. We were celebrating a birthday and got a complementary baklava with a candle to blow out brought to us by Blackie. read more

Good vibes. Perfect for working, catching up or just relaxing. Highly recommend for anybody visiting or living in the area.

Great quiet place to relax and to play cards, polite workers, comfortable seating, nice atmosphere.

Love the environment and the flavor is top notch. Just one complaint, the service can be hit and miss. Specifically with the coals. Some days they change them for you often, some days I'll sit for over an hour and they don't check on me once. Just wish they were more consistent. read more

There are some places where you are treated like sh*t and you never want to set foot again, Bohemian is one of them. I visited this place a few days back along with 3 more friends just to hang out. Only two of us were going to smoke and so we thought we would just take one hookah with two pipes. The other two were just going to have something to drink. We were told by our waitress in the harshest way possible that we will have to order two hookahs for the table since 4 of us were there. We told her that just two of us were going to smoke, but she wouldn't agree. So we ended up taking a hookah for each of us and it doesn't end there. The waitress was really harsh and mean when talking to us but was all smiles and really sweet to the people in the next table. All four of us sensed a hint of racism. There are quite a few ok reviews here, but I'm not surprised because those people are from a different race. I do also find a lot of bad reviews here from people of my race. So ends up that these guys are totally racist after all. I wonder how they're still surviving around the UC area, which IMO is the most mixed race part of town! Never setting foot in racist places like these ever again! read more

I used to be a regular at Bohemian for an year. Me and my roommate used to hangout there 3-4 times a week and we loved it. The owner of the store, Blackie was a really friendly person back then. I moved to a new apartment and couldn't visit the place for like 6 months. I was visiting Ludlow with my friends and we planned to go say hi to Blackie and hangout there. As soon as we enter, Blackie comes running to us and says some racist stuff like 'You Indians are stingy' , 'You guys need to get a hookah each if you want to stay here', 'This is what happens when you disappear for a year' etc. This was totally out of the blue and totally unnecessary. We left the place immediately as we weren't even offered a place to sit. We then went to Gypsy cafe where we had a great time. I will never be visiting Bohemian again. read more

My first time at Cincinnati and my friends took me to this place. First up I'll be the first to admit a good Hookah place . They do serve well made hookahs. The undue initial friendliness is a mask to hide lapses in service levels , any request for water or beverage has to almost be made in an apologetic manner. The profanity of the language is also intolerable , if it's amongst friends who understand well then it's decent but not at first. The prejudice against certain races is borderline racist. Apart from the hookah , which can be made ever so well at home , stay away if you want to have a good time. read more

I tend to go on binges of not coming here for a few months, but when I do, I'm reminded of why I love Bohemian so much. The atmosphere is very calming and comfortable. The staff is always helpful and I've never had to sit for more than five minutes before they bring out my hookah. Their prices are awesome, too! If it's your first time here, let me recommend a few things. First: time. If you want to relax and bring your laptop or read a book (or write a Yelp review like I'm doing right now), it's best to show up sometime before 8 o'clock. Because this place, while having a ton of couches and seating, fills up fairly quickly by 10 o'clock. Second: hookah flavors. My personal favorite is the Obama. It's really refreshing and light. I'd also recommend any of their mint-fruit combos, like watermelon or blueberry. Third: TRY THE TEAS. Any of them. And fourth: Blackie is the owner. He's a cool guy and has a lot of stories to tell. If you have a chance, and if he has a chance, talk to him! You'll be glad you did. (Since I include my boyfriend in all of my reviews, I'd like to add that this is where we had our first date. It's a good place to go on a date. I promise.) read more

I went back to smoke yesterday and I tried the mint tea. Excellent experience. Free wi-fi too which is awesome. I was there for 3.5 hours just hanging out gabbing it up with a girlfriend. The mint tea was good, but I probably prefer the chai I had last time. I'll be frequenting this place for sure. read more

I came here with a group of 3 friends. My friend ordered a hookah for him and his friend. (Just the two of them). I had just gotten tea, which was excellent btw. We were having a good time until a fifth friend showed up. One of the waitresses came up to us and curtly stated that it is the restaurants policy that only 4 ppl could use the hookah at one time, and we would be required to order another hookah if we were to stay. We tried to discuss with the manager that not all of us were smoking, he told us that if some of us wanted to drink tea we would have to sit apart from our friends in another part of the restaurant. I was offended, a little disturbed for what I initially thought was a quaint place. read more

I love this place! Starting coming here a few years ago when a friend and I made an attempt to go to Gypsy and realized that place was no longer for us. I was surprise and happy to see Blackie when we arrived and he was gracious and kind as always, welcoming us to this new spot. The hookah is always done right and they have the best mint tea EVER. I cannot come here without ordering it. Minus one star for this new policy about 2 people per hookah. Never had an issue since it's usally me and the bestie but I could see this being a problem if I bring more friends. read more

Finally a hookah café with good ventilation, comfortable seating, cleanliness, friendliness, and convenience! This is an excellent and welcome addition to the Ludlow scene as a place to hang out and be social. The only downside is that there is no outdoor space available, but the indoors is very spacious and the layout make you feel like you're not right on top of another group that may be nearby. The prices are about the same as we've seen at other places and it's much easier to park nearby in Clifton than it is to find parking up on Calhoun. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - Mint tea and Hookah - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We stop in here every year when we visit Cincinnati. It's always worth the thirty minute drive from our hotel. Great atmosphere! Only thing I hate is the three coal limit and the refills are much more expensive than Sahara Hookah in Sharonville. read more

Bohemian Hookah Cafe - We visit Cincinnati every year and make sure to stop into this hookah bar. Great atmosphere. - Cafes Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This might be my favorite hangout in the whole city! It's super convient from almost anywhere, and close to many restaurants and shops. It's not even the hookah'ing that makes this place The Owner (Blackie) is the coolest man I know, he honestly takes the time to get to know you. The staff is amazingly hospitable, and knowledgeable! Large selection of hookah flavors at a reasonable price. They serve amazing teas, with a great selection of desserts. The atmosphere here is very chill, and relaxing. Music is spot on, furniture is comfy (and clean), and I love the random films. It's apparent they value community - Local art, business cards and involvement with Clifton events. I've met so many many amazing and different people. It feels like a home away from home! read more

Pretty cool place.. Has lot of good flavors and the service is Great. Must try: Ginger Chai , its the best. And you get Paan Ras here ( the indian flavor ). read more

Their Hookah is not that good! But my friend liked the Turkish coffee and I liked the Adani tea. The atmosphere is great and they have a unique style. read more

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Great selection of clean hookahs (cleaned between every use), as a hookah enthusiast this place is definitely one of the top locations in the gaslight area. The great hookah combined with a very reasonably priced combination of teas and sweets make Bohemia a pleasure to visit with friends or simply enjoy an evening with a book and a smoke. read more