Birdies is a fabulous, cozy, neighborhood coffee shop! They have fresh, delicious coffee, fun…read morespecialty drinks, a great selection of pastries, gelato and even some light lunch selections, but the real magic for me is the warm, welcoming feeling I get when I walk in. Birdie's is a must see in the Cincinnati area!

Love Birdie's! It's more than a coffee shop, also serving lunch plates with delicious chicken…read moresalad, bagels, muffins and much more! Birdie's is so cozy with a cute and warm welcoming atmosphere. Customer service is top notch! We can't wait to go back and also enjoy the rooftop patio!

Deeper Roots is always a solid Cincinnati coffee choice. I love their Maple latte, and today I…read morechanged it up and got the lemon drop latte which was delicious! My only wish would be that they have an option for larger size copies. Besides, that no complaints.

Cute coffee shop. Got the honey bear latte and it was so sweet to the point I couldn't drink half…read moreof it. Husband got a vanilla latte that he said was okay.

It's about time I leave a review.... Best coffee in…read moreCincinnati? RIGHT HERE! They sell there bags of coffee imported and you'll never taste such a unique flavor profile. The lattes are made with no artificial sweeteners and true latte formula by weighed grams etc not thrown in guess work. I come here about 2-3x a week it's my favorite spot! Must try!!!

Friendly and knowledgeable service. This was my second time in. First trip I had an apricot…read morecardamom latte and I purchased bag that had blueberry jam and hazelnut notes. This is where the obsession began. It probably was the best coffee I've made at home. This time I picked 2 new bags. I'm excited to taste! Cute little shop, seating on porch, 1st and 2nd level inside.

"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.

This place is so cute. Yes, a bit hidden (you have to go through the alley) but it's tiny and…read moreadorable. Dog friendly.

Ok so stopped in for a quick coffee and was greeted with fresh croissants. So of course I had to…read moreget one. Stuffed. YES STUFFED. With chicken salad. And a solo dirty peppermint chai tea latte. Service was amazing. The art in the walls was exceptional. The whole cinemas me say yes I will come here and work remotely when necessary. And come here and chill and write poetry when not necessary.

We were in the Walnut Hills area and decided to mosey over to Cream + Sugar for a to-go drink on an…read moreearly Saturday morning. Very nice place and very efficient and friendly staff! We debated the merits of lavender syrup (nice smell, questionable in a drink -- but I do like my London Fog!). For the chai ordered, we originally wanted coconut it milk -- they quickly let us know they were out but offered several non-dairy alternatives. Tasty drinks! We parked on the street right in front, so we hopped in the car and were on our way.

I came for the rose water pistachio waffles. They did not disappoint! They were light and floral,…read moreas I expected. They executed this wonderfully! Only thing is I wish they could make it gluten free. I got the Mira bowl in a kid size portion and had boiled eggs as an add on. Perfect portion! The bartender recommended the smaller size since I was getting waffles and I'm glad she made that suggestion. Lavender latte with oatmilk was light and delicate. Just what I was looking for. Nothing was too sweet and I enjoyed everything. The inside had a nice airy feel to it. They have a cute little kids corner filled with books and fun stuff for the little ones to stay busy while waiting on meals. They close at 3 so I recommend enjoying it for brunch/lunch!

Ambiance is a 4, very obvious it's the community place to gather. Seating is available at the bar…read morewhere there are baked goods like biscotti, mini muffins, chocolate chip cookies and banana bread are on display. Or you can be seated at a table in a large open dining area. Very community conscious with a ramp for wheelchair to get from main hostess area to the dining area. I was seated right away. Being visitor from VA Beach, I asked what's the recommended dish, the server suggested omelette. But I wasn't in the mood for omelette so I saw shakshuka. I tried their Green Goddess version that has spinach (instead of tomato sauce) and feta. The food is a solid 3. I also ordered the Dubai Chocolate latte. It was a 3 as you taste more the milk than the chocolate syrup. I also got their chocolate chip banana bread.

Incredible! After a rainy but successful trip to the season's last Hyde Park farmer market, we…read moredecided to check out one of the bakeries on my "want to try" list: Two Seven Two, in Clifton. I'm so glad we did! It was amazing. The shop is quite small and bustling on a Sunday morning. The baked goods are displayed mouthwateringly behind glass, nicely labeled. I do not think it would be possible to leave with just one item -- so many delicious-looking sweet and savory options, and so well crafted. We choose a pecan sticky bun (the last one in the case - ha! Sorry, people behind us, you didn't get to experience that caramelly flavor with the salt flake zings!), a s'mores morning bun (the delicate chocolate filling didn't over power and the whipped creamy topping were perfect) an apricot shortbread cookie (literally melts in your mouth!), and a kimchi danish (not me - my daughter picked that one and loved it). They were all superb, worth having a conversation about! We also had drinks - iced vanilla latte and a seasonal apple cider with cold foam -- also very tasty. There were a couple of tables inside, a couple outside. It's a popular place so consider yourself lucky if you snag a spot. We took ours to go, walking past a line of folks waiting their turn to drool at the glass. We ordered inside, got our pastries boxed up, then went outside to wait for our drinks to be delivered by the barista through a handy sidewalk-facing window. Street parking available and a lot nearby but I'm not sure if it's a public lot. We parked on the street right out front.

One of my joys while on vacation is to visit local bakeries and try a variety of baked goods…read more The Cincinnati zoo is close by and they allow outside food and drinks. As such, we stopped by on a Thursday morning to pick up a few pastries for our zoo visit. We went with the basics, croissant and pain au chocolate. Both items were fresh, buttery, and flakey. We inhaled them. There were a few other notable items that I would love to return and try: peach jam and fig leaf pastry cream bun and burnt honey Swiss with peach jam shortbread.

The coffee was amazing and the vibe was very cozy and welcoming. When I walked in, I knew that the…read morepeople and coffee was going to be amazing. I personally think that smaller businesses are much better than bigger corporation. Their coffee is always tastes a lot better and the workers are very sweet and friendly.

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 haven't been here in a while and I came to enjoy the patio on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered the…read morejasmine ice tea, peanut butter milkshake, and an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was over toasted and hard as a rock when I got it. The milk shake did not have a very strong peanut butter taste. The inside had a strong cigarette smell which was unfortunate. It seems like this place might be going down hill which is sad. The service was slow but there was only one person working so they should've had one more helping.

This place is so unique! It's open until way late into the night. Lots of seating and funky tables…read moreand chairs, extensive menu and lots of drinks available. Service was minimal, it was very busy when we went around 10pm!

Hands down one of the best matchas in Cincy. The vibes are just right here; plenty of seating,…read moregreat energy, and the kind of place you can get work done or lose track of time catching up with a friend. The pastries are yummy, the breakfast sandwiches are delicious, it's all around amazing! Huge fan! Can't forget about the service it was amazing and quick!

Everything went well. The people were warm and responsive. The food was attractive and well…read morepresented. The baked good I had: uniquely awesome! And as I commented to at least one person behind their counter, their table and chairs are excellent; I have been waiting for them for over 10 years! p.s. The Fixx is also the name of a band from the 90's.