Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Caffe Barista & Deli

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Delis
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Order Caffe Barista & Deli Takeout

    Caffe Barista & Deli Photos

    CAFFE BARISTA & DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Caffe Barista & Deli

    Recommended Reviews - Caffe Barista & Deli

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Cod Fish Basket, good portion but low on flavor.
    Ben T.

    I wanted to do something different today, so I decided to try Caffe Barista & Deli for a Cod Fish Basket. Ordering online was very easy and quick, but my only problem is it did not give an option to choose French Fries. The online order form only shows Onion Rings. I requested fries as a substitute for the rings, and (thankfully), they were able to accommodate. The atmosphere of the place was pretty laid back and relaxed, with quite a line of people...which is a very good sign. Thanks to a friendly staff person behind the counter, I picked up my food and was on my way in no time flat. The Food: My Cod Fish Basket was just okay. Don't get me wrong, you do get a very good portion for the money. However, it did not have much of a taste to it. No seasoning, no taste, just fried. I will give this place credit for the fact the fish had a great crunch on the outside, and flaky inside. I just wish it had flavor. The other thing, were the fries. I'm a stickler about my French Fries and have an extremely hard time eating them if they are burnt or too overdone. Unfortunately, my fries were overdone, overly salted in some parts, and not salted on others. I ate a few but could not finish the rest. Lastly, the Cole Slaw and Tarter Sauce were packed in the same box as the hot fish, which made them both too hot to be eaten. Personally, I feel I should have tried the Philly Cheesesteak, or something with more flavor to it. I might give this restaurant another shot, (because giving local support is a good thing!). Yet, all I can say about it is, it's just "okay". If I try something else from here that's better/more flavorful, then I will update my review. Hopefully, you will have better luck than I did here.

    Tomato basil with ravioli soup
    Bethany P.

    If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. 10/10 food and the people, Jess too, I LOVE!! The daily soup is my favorite and I wish I could afford this daily! Ha! Pictured is the tomato Basil with ravioli.

    Hummus Vegetable Wrap
    Steve A.

    Caffe Barista is an unexpected find in downtown Cincinnati. From the outside it just looks like a typical convenience store. The inside is kind of the same impression too. It has a deli counter in the back. This is what makes it not just another convenience store. It has a small menu, but there's some great items. It has a terrific hummus vegetable wrap. This is about $7 for a massive wrap. It comes with your choice of chips. The wrap is filled with fresh tasting vegetables. It's surprising coming from such a nondescript deli. The hummus tastes fresh too, not like it came from a tub. Check this out if you like independently owned delis. It gets its meats from Boar's Head. There's also good choices for vegetarians.

    Kevin Y.

    Today I officially found my favorite pastrami sandwich in the city. I randomly stumbled upon this small deli and so glad I did. Very reasonable prices and the staff is amazing.

    Meatball sub
    Bill S.

    This is the kind of place I dream of when I think of a good deli. Fresh, in-house selection of meats, salads, soups and cookies. Whatever is not made in-house is Boars Head. There is a great variety of standard deli sandwiches to choose from, but the star is the listing of hot sandwich options. All are stellar, including the meatball sub, philly cheesesteak, rueben and hot ham & cheese. All of the soups are great as well. But that's not all. You've also got a full-fledged convenience store mixed in, with a great selection of chips, snacks, sodas, beer and wine. A great little spot for anyone working near the 4th & Plum area of downtown, and I'm sure a great find for anyone living downtown as well.

    Bacon egg and cheese
    Cindy G.

    How have I not written a review for this place?! Caffe Barista is that pace with the huge blue tent overhang that says, "Fourth and Plum Lofts" on it. I always used to drive by here but never knew it was a deli. Finally I stumbled upon this place after getting a hair cut next door and boy am I glad I did. They literally have, or could make you, anything you are craving. Home made pizza? Check. Deli sandwiches? Check. Pancakes? Check. Just want some wine? They have a grocery where you can get beer, wine, milk eggs, chips, pop, candy. This place is an oasis in the middle of downtown! I went for the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with chipotle seasoned chicken breast, spicy mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperjack cheese all on a soft pretzel bun. WOWZER! This isn't your ordinary sammie. The onions give it great texture against the soft pretzel bun and the mayo brings the heat. A perfect well-rounded sandwich and a staple of mine. The service here has always been quick and friendly, but if you're going for lunch prepare for a wait because this place is hoppin' and rightfully so. Hands down the best Chipotle Chicken sandwich in Cincy.

    Brisket!!!!
    Jonathan L.

    Sometimes you want to be impressed by your food. Sometimes you just want a delicious sandwich delivered in under 5 minutes as you order in your pajamas. Caffe Barista delivers on both fronts. The deli, which also sells groceries, wine and beer, is conveniently located on the corner of Fourth and Plum (right below the blue awnings for the Apartments right above it). The hot sandwiches are absolutely amazing. The mesquite brisket sandwich is pretty good for deli made brisket. The menu is initially intimidating, but the staff is always friendly and the specials are clearly displayed right at the counter. Overall, Caffe Barista is a solid lunch option for anyone downtown who wants good food fast.

    Small seating area
    Cheryl B.

    I am attending a conference at the Convention Center and wanted a quick local lunch. Had a great experience here. I ordered the Jerk Chicken sandwich and it had a yummy kick to it. Grabbed a bag of chips and a drink and sat at one of the few tables they had with some coworkers. Would recommend for a quick high quality local lunch in downtown near the Convention Center.

    Philly cheesesteak

    Delicious sandwiches. Great prices. Friendly workers. I stop in here at least once a week! Try the Philly. Or the Reuben. Or the pastrami. The pastrami is my favorite. Food is fresh. Lunch specials are good. The workers are nice people. Can't ask for much more.

    Veggie wrap, delicious and affordable.

    See all

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Super friendly atmosphere with fresh ingredients

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steve A.
    4748
    5539
    8461

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bobby F.
    244
    34
    4

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe D.
    57
    22
    3

    3 years ago

    i love popping down here for a reuben on my days off. everyone is so friendly. one of my favorite places!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cindy G.
    2568
    1022
    6622

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cheryl B.
    148
    18
    14

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tyler H.
    279
    11
    11

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alan H.
    270
    17
    23

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tyler M.
    3860
    633
    3851

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lauren F.
    18
    177
    9

    18 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Peter M.
    262
    25
    6

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Caffe Barista & Deli

    Are you able to sit in? I would like to meet someone for coffee.

    Hi... yes, you are definitely able to sit in.. we have a small seating area with Wi-Fi available.. also, the coffee is absolutely wonderful....so, come join us anytime...

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Grocery 2,236 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Jungle Jim's International Market - Deli meats and cheeses

    Jungle Jim's International Market

    4.6(1k reviews)
    16.4 mi
    $$

    Love this store!!! Only 2 hrs from home. Must have the extreme queso and the truffles every time we…read morevisit!!! Large selection of beer, wine, cheese and so much more!!! Plenty of parking, you will spend 2 hrs here easy!!! Every ethnic department you can think of and samples too. Drink a beer or a glass of while u shop!!

    I really wanted to love this place because of all the good things I heard about it. I drove over…read moretwo hours to try it out. I will say that I really loved the huge variety of everything in this store. We arrived on a busy Saturday at around noon (won't be doing that again) but easily found a good parking spot in the giraffe lot. I got a cart for my child and it had a baby steering wheel for her to play with to entertain her. You walk in and are instantly overwhelmed by all of the options- in a good and bad way. I don't think the store is messy by any means, it's an organized chaos. We followed the line of people throughout the different sections and strayed away a few times to look at some items. I liked the pickle barrels with 3/$3 whole pickles with different flavors to choose from. There's a HUGE alcohol section so if that is your fancy then you are sure to find what you are looking for there. The customer service was not very good. Workers had AirPods in and when you went to ask a question they acted like you were a huge bother. I will say that the bartenders at the random bars across the store were so nice. Maybe because a difference in roles? Not sure. What REALLY left a huge distaste in my mouth was the cashier and his helper that was bagging groceries. On my receipt it says Walter. I got up to him and said hello and he stared straight at me. After he was done scanning he didn't say anything at all he was just waiting for my card. My mom was right behind me with her items and got the same treatment. She even inquired about what rang up as $32 because it looked like a candy that was scanned came up as that much and he just stared at her as well. No troubleshooting, no help at all whatsoever. It was honestly like talking to a wall. His bagger also had the same attitude but both had no issue speaking to the cashier in the next lane when they had a question amongst themselves. You could just clearly tell they'd rather be literally anywhere else than working on a Saturday. It was honestly ridiculous to be ignored so blatantly like that. Overall if you need any type of grocery under the sun I would say come here. Don't come on the weekend though. I'd maybe come on a weekday during non peak hours and for sure won't be asking for help from any employee.

    Photos
    Jungle Jim's International Market - Cookware

    Cookware

    Jungle Jim's International Market - Cute

    Cute

    Jungle Jim's International Market - You'll have to try it to determine if it's sweet or gross!

    See all

    You'll have to try it to determine if it's sweet or gross!

    Findlay Market - such a cute area!!

    Findlay Market

    4.6(620 reviews)
    1.1 miOver-the-Rhine
    $$

    I attended Findlay Market's "Sweet and Savory Stroll," one of the tasting events they do every…read moreyear. This year it was a combo of Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras -- so as you strolled through the Findlay Market complex, you could sample either savory Cajun-inspired dishes, or dessert-themed dishes. You had 2 choices for tickets, either 8 tickets or (I believe) 20 tickets for a higher price. I went with the maximum amount this time, so that I could just impulsively select the samples in front of me without having to ration out my choices. And strongly recommend this method -- it's a great way to throw yourself into the event and to donate to a great organization. And the gourmet made-from-scratch delicacies didn't disappoint. My top fives favorites were: the "Velvety Smooth Beef Burgundy" from Eckerlin meats -- a flavorful stew with fork-tender beef chunks in it, the "Mini Elote" street corn cob (actually half a cob, thus the "mini" part of the name), with a flavorful authentic sauce on top, the "Hogs & Kisses Baby Back Ribs" from Neil Luken Meats -- a huge chunk of ribs (he said he gave me a larger piece than usual to compensate for giving me the butt end of the rack, which I heartily appreciated), the Gumbo from Barlion's Seafood & Poultry, as the broth was amazing, and I loved the ample chunks of Andouille sausage popping up in the stew, and the "Muffaletta Sandwich Bites" from Harmony Plant Fare. Other favorites of mine were the "Bourbon Street Chicken with White Rice" from Artichoke (they had run out of the dish so we had to wait 5-10 minutes until they could make more -- it was worth the wait, as the chicken was plump and flavorful), the "Cocoa Smoothie topped with Strawberry" from the Banasun Smoothie Bar," which was refreshing and perfectly spiced, and the "chocolate Covered Bacon" from Ruby's Chocolates, which had caramel mixed into the chocolate and bacon (and, BTW, the bacon was from Eckerlin Meats, one of their neighbors). All of this, combined with great weather, a band playing jazz, great service, and Findlay Market's wonderful "street fair" atmosphere. Who could ask for more?

    I recently stopped here when me and my wife were in town in cincinnati. I've been to Cincinnati…read moretons of times but I've never visited the Findlay Market. This place was better than most of the Markets that I've been to in recent memory! Some of them are bigger but this one is a medium-sized Market to say the least. They have great produce in one section by the parking. Great variety of stores. I do like the outdoor tables as well. The cons I will say about the Findlay Market are the parking. You are expected to download an app and pay for parking that way instead of just getting a QR code that will redirect you and put in your payment information and the other con is once you leave the Farmers Market there really isn't much to really see or do since it's kind of blighted from a 1 block radius of leaving the market

    Photos
    Findlay Market - Pierogis from Babuska

    Pierogis from Babuska

    Findlay Market - 6.5.22

    6.5.22

    Findlay Market - SKT ceramics display

    See all

    SKT ceramics display

    Caffe Barista & Deli - grocery - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...