Second time here, and the first time was SO amazing that we HAD to come back for more! This time I tried the **White Chocolate Truffle** from Blended Dreams. The first drink I tried here was the River Much Live, and today I decided to switch it up. They describe the White Chocolate Truffle as **"a sweet cousin of the Mudslide,"** and honestly, I thought it was going to be SO sweet that I'd get a sugar rush and feel sick. BUT... not at all!! It was absolutely delicious! Not too sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of chocolatey goodness. I also got a **goetta sandwich**, and they were so nice to warm it up for me! So if you've been thinking about trying it, **I highly recommend it!** Everything was delicious, and I'm already looking forward to coming back again! Service was quick with the length of the line they had. The ambiance is friendly and very welcoming. A must try if here in Cincinnati read more

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Amazing customer service and high quality drinks. I bought coffee beans for home and they ground it up for me. The pumpkin pie latte is great. The line is long but they got through it so fast. You could maybe work here but it is full. There are lots of tables and seats. read more

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I have been coming here for years and it is by far my favorite coffee shop. Staff is always friendly and helpful, will take the time to get to know you! I love the seasonal rotation of coffee/tea flavors and always get excited to see what creation will be up next. The pastry and fresh food options are all fresh and delicious. Overall, a great atmosphere and with incredible food and drink you can always count on! read more

Loved the vibe of this coffee shop. Large enough where you aren't sitting on one another but still has cozy vibes. I stopped in for a latte to warm me up during probably one of their busiest mornings, the flying pig marathon weekend. Luckily, I made it just in time and the staff was extremely kind! I got my order fairly quickly considering the rush that came in. They also have decaf espresso which is always a plus for me read more

Coffee Emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A classic coffee spot in OTR! This location is located in the old Ohio Mechanics Institute, so it has a cool industrial vibe. There is plenty of seating and great natural light, and our barista was also very friendly. I ordered a large iced matcha (24oz!) with oat milk and vanilla and it was delicious! I also got their roasted eggplant sandwich heated up--the goat cheese was wonderful. I've also had their pasta salad in the past, and they have a wide selection of cold salads, sandwiches, and soups (although I haven't tried any), in addition to many bakery items. Overall, a lovely place to visit and a well-established business! read more

The service is great! The employees were very welcoming in the midst of being busy. My order was made in a timely manner and my tea was steeped to perfection! BUDDHAS MEDITATION is the tea I order with an orange cranberry scone. read more

Coffee Emporium - Tea: Buddhas Meditation Pastry: Orange Cranberry Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Parking can be difficult but it's definitely worth a visit. It's a huge coffee shop with tons of seating. They have sugar free syrup options so I was able to try their bumble bee with a buzz drink sugar free! The pastries are pretty good. We got carmelitas, Nutella croissant, and lemon poppy bread. read more

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They don't have a lot of parking and it was busy. I went in the morning and couldn't find a parking spot. So I went back a few hours later and I found a spot. It was really busy. The staff was all friendly. The coffee was just ok. I got a cold brew with oat milk and vanilla. It was really sweet. If I was ever in the area I would give them another try but I wouldn't get a cold brew. read more

Coffee Emporium - Cold brew with oat milk and vanilla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The coffee is good. Today I am having the Raven's Blend, which is darker with a little bitterness. Exactly the way they described it, so I appreciate that. Yesterday I had the Guatemalan blend which is brighter. They both met my expectations and my mood of the day. They also offer a variety of pastries and food. I am having the black bean burrito which is good, as I expected in a black bean burrito. So I'm satisfied. I really like the spacious seating area and I am a sucker for exposed brick in a coffee shop. The workers are also very nice. Overall a good experience here in Cincy. read more

Coffee Emporium - Medium coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This location does have street metered parking. When you walk in, it is a large space but not super loud even though it was busy. There is lots of swag , treats, coffee options and beans to go. There is also a large seating area if you want to work, read or meet a friend. There are several coffee drinks specials and several teas as well as pastries and even a gluten free muffin option. The service was lovely and quick for the long line they were serving. My drink was delicious - I tried the white chocolate truffle with almond milk. I am excited to go back and try another drink on their list. read more

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We stopped for the coffee and also enjoyed some great food and pastries! We had fantastic service and sat on a cute little outside patio! Relaxed and easy atmosphere! read more

First time visiting and they did not disappointment. They offer a variety of coffee, non coffee, pastries, grab n go breakfast and even have light lunch options. Their honey bee latte was so good paired with their blueberry muffin. I gave them a 5 star review because their staff deserves some recognition. Their staff was so patient and kind. Even the busy baristas made time to ask each customer how their day was and made time for small talk with each customer. It's clean and spacious filled with cute merchandise. I also love that they are inclusive and have an ADA accessible ramp. Highly recommend! read more

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Hands down, they serve a quality coffee. I visited this morning with my son and my cousin. All of the baristas were friendly and welcoming. My latte was just perfect, and on this cold day a warm drink in a coffee shop was just what I needed. I also tried the coffee cake and it was delicious. I don't frequently visit here but now that it's on my radar again I will be back again soon! read more

Nice location with great staff. Parking can be difficult but I like to walk over, anyway. The inside is surprisingly large with plenty of tables to sit at. The food is good too with the drinks being decent. read more

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What a gem - exactly what I'm looking for when I'm traveling for work and need a spot to hunker down in to get stuff done. I discovered this coffee shop on Yelp a few days before I got to town. It was right around the corner from my hotel so it worked out perfectly. I arrived to find a space that's much larger than what I expected. It's got an industrial vibe but with a ton of natural sunlight, and some cozy touches... like plants and strung twinkle lights. There's a large seating area to the right, and a home goods shopping + snacks + bakery items, section to the left. You place your order right in the middle. My coworker and I stayed for quite a while. Because of that, I ordered a handful of different things. I started things out with an iced latte and a gluten free muffin. The coffee was exactly what I was craving but the muffin could have been better. A little later on I got a lavender matcha and that was perfect. One thing to note: There's a 45 minute time limit on their free wifi - but once that time is up you can easily log back in for another 45 minutes. This was kind of annoying considering the "time limit" wasn't truly a limit, but I get the gist. Pro tip - Anytime I stay at a coffee shop for a long period of time, I continue to make purchases, hence me getting another drink a few hours later. I suggest you do too so you're not just taking up space but continuing to support the business while you're at it. read more

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Staff here was so so so nice and they are very quick to put out orders even while it's super busy! Ample seating, charging spots are not as abundant, but still a wonderful atmosphere nonetheless. Good cozy spot to sit and enjoy a coffee/work/catchup with friends. Also the maple oat scone was 1000/10 and $4. read more

The coffee emporium had a cool, industrial vibe. Lots of people working on their laptops when I stoped by for a cup. Their brewed coffee was pretty good and was well priced. I got a rice crispy treat and it was as expected. Would return! read more

Coffee Emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious coffee and fast service. We ordered a small hot Mock - E- Otto made with oat milk and a 20 ounce iced oat milk white chocolate truffle latte totaling $13 for both. Not too sweet, perfectly balanced both made with high quality coffee. read more

Coffee Emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We came to coffee emporium at around noon on a Saturday and they stayed consistently busy. We were lucky enough to get parking in front but I would recommend giving yourself time to park if you are meeting someone at a specific time. The inside is pretty big they have an entire wall of fresh coffee beans you can buy with easily 15 types of beans to choose from. They have a large variety of pastries available for purchase as well. The line moves quick and drinks follow after quickly as well. They have a decent sized menu and lots of syrups but I couldn't tell if they were homemade or not. I didn't get a coffee but their chai is okay not my favorite but not bad. We bought a bag of beans to try at home so we'll see how their coffee turns out. The seating area is mainly tables and high tops with industrial style chairs. This spot would definitely be somewhere to get work done. read more

What a lovely way to end my trip to Cincinnati! Great pastries, light breakfast and easy grab snacks! Love that they have merch for purchase, as well as local favorites. Although there was a decent lined formed when we arrived, it moved swiftly and it wasn't long until we were seated! There is plenty of room to work from here, read a book, chat with friends etc. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in Cincinnati again! read more

Coffee Emporium - Pumpkin chocolate chip loaf, Hot Chider, Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

In the mood for some good quality Cinci coffee, I found Coffee Emporium in the searches and decided to check it out. Here's my take on the experience: Quality of coffee and food: Good. I tried their Aztec Warrior which is a mocha with 2 espresso shots and a little bit of cayenne pepper. The drink was smooth, flavorful, and had just the right amount of kick to make it unique. I also got a croissant that tasted like it was freshly baked there. Décor: kinda cool. The place felt like coffee roaster's basement. It is very cozy and dark and the place is filled with wonderful coffee aroma. Cleanliness: good. The tables and general seating area looked clean. Service: great. The person taking the order gave great suggestions for coffee drinks and pastries. Price: reasonable. The coffee was around $6.50 and the pastry was around the same price. If you're up for some good quality hand-crafted coffee and tea drinks then head on over to Coffee Emporium. Parking can be a little bit tricky so plan accordingly. read more

Coffee Emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The cozy historic building provides a great ambiance to enjoy coffee, tea, hot cider, or pastries, plus they have a large range of their bagged coffee for sale. They were busy but not crowded mid afternoon and we got our order quickly. I tried the chaider (chai and cider) and it was a tasty unique drink. read more

Excellent coffee and a busy place on a weekday morning when I stopped for my first caffeine. My cortado was excellent and worth paying for as the flow of customers definitely had the baristas working hard. I found a table with a power outlet and was able to connect to their wifi with ease. I stayed about an hour and a half and would have gotten a second coffee except that my parking meter was running out. Cincinnati wants its dollar per hour for sure. Great spot, great coffee. [Review 20474 overall - 203 in Ohio - 1454 of 2023.] read more

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Was really in the mood for a cappuccino so I decided to stop at coffee Emporium. And they did not disappoint. Really good quality, traditional cappuccino. Unfussy, relaxed, cozy vibes. Busy but the line moved fast. read more

I always proud of their produce, coffee emporium. A gift for friends when I visited. I could find their products in some local grocery but once a while I love to walk in the store. Services were great. The cashier asked me if I wanted a coffee grinder, warm their scones, whipping or whole milk were ok. All did not take long time. You ordered and waited for them to call your name. The line went quick. Parking meters on the street. The pastry looked good. I tried raspberries scone ($3). It was tasty with my cup of Mock-E-Otto (tall $5.50). So the place could treat you if you only want a cup of coffee, take the coffee bean home or a little meal. read more

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I have lived in various states and places in the country - and I love coffee emporium the best, for a variety of reasons. The coffee is delicious, the service is great (although the line is often long - for good reason), I love the ambiance, and their food options are plenty. Their other location in Hyde Park is also wonderful and the quality of the food and drinks is the same! read more

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Coffee Emporium is one of Cincinnati's premier coffee shops and for good reason. Sitting in the heart of downtown, this coffee shop is absolutely massive with plenty of seating and an attractive industrial look. The vibe is less so for socializing and relaxing, and moreso for getting work done. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable. The coffee quality is some of the best you can get in Cincinnati; I love the drip coffee grounds and have a cup every morning! Our lattes were very good and the blueberry muffin was a nice light, sweet, and tart treat to accompany our drinks. We look forward to heading back! read more

Coffee Emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Coffee Emporium was exactly that. It was a large place with lots of choices, unfortunately not many vegan choices. It was incredibly busy around 10a on Saturday. We ordered to stay and had to request regular coffee cups. The default as always is to go cups. Almost every table around us was drinking out of to go cups. I did appreciate they had reusable water cups. The coffee they sold by the bag had very attractive packaging and the drinks themselves were good. The staff seemed to be very busy and many of the tables in the dining room needed to be wiped off. We ended up sitting at a much larger table than we needed. Despite minor issues I would go back. The food was good and staff was friendly. It is walkable from Over the Rhine. read more

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Coffee here is absolutely delicious, and location makes it convenient in the morning.

Great food and service I have coffee and pastry and take something for lunch later Also very clean read more

This is my favorite coffee shop! If they were open a little earlier I wouldn't go anywhere else on those early mornings where I need a pick me up. read more

Great coffee shop and delicious baked goods! Coffee is fresh and delicious and plenty of space to relax and study! read more

Coffee Emporium - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Unique coffee shop with a cool ambiance! We had an iced coffee and an iced latte - both were good. They have a cute store and lots of good breakfast/pastry options. read more

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I love this place! Not only do they have incredible coffee, atmosphere and service but they make their bakery items from scratch. Just yummy! read more

Who knew this was a coffee place so close to where we stayed in the OTR! It looks deceiving on the outside but it's spacious on the inside and has an industrial feel. I ordered an Assam hot tea, perfect way to start my day. My sisters and I ordered a variety of pastries so we could have a tasting we ordered the raspberry jam, scone, blueberry muffin, cinnamon coffee cake, and cinnamon muffin. Everything was delicious especially the coffee cake, very moist. Friendly and fast service, and they have something for everyone whether it's coffee, tea, or any sort of drink and breakfast and lunch options. I would definitely return in the future when I visit again. read more

Coffee Emporium - Extra points for spelling my name like Star Wars! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Pretty unassuming but super cute coffee shop! This location is semi-hidden in a huge building in downtown Cincy and i never would've thought I'd stumble across a cafe here. As i planned to spend just a day and a half in Cincinnati, i wanted to find the best of the best breakfast spots in town, and thankfully found Coffee Emporium. Chock full of goodies, merch, mugs, snacks, pre-made refrigerated items that are ready to warm up and eat... really about anything you could expect! I opted for the breakfast burrito which was a simple bacon egg and cheese burrito with pieces of potatoes scattered through, as well as their Almond Joy specialty drink. Simple but tasty breakfast to start the 4 hour drive back to nashville :) read more

Coffee Emporium - Breakfast burrito and Almond Joy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Coffee selection is incredible. Great roaster too. Usually leave with a bag of beans. Pastries and cakes are good bit coffee is really the star. read more

My favorite Cincinnati in-store coffee shop. Emphasis on "in-store coffee shop" - not my favorite coffee- but it's pretty good locally roasted and the rest of the menu is full of variety. My favorite is a cold brew with extra cream or the frozen Orange Julius smoothie drink and a lemon loaf. And my emphasis on in store coffee shop is because there are many other great and quite lovely local carryout coffee shops and places with great coffee- but the Coffee Emporium downtown is a quintessential coffee shop. It's cozy yet spacious. It has great food (not just baked goods)- and beverage selections. They have great aesthetically pleasing bags of whole bean coffee and merch. The employees are friendly and operate organized and efficiently and the clientele is diverse. It feels like a shop that I would see my favorite fictional characters frequent. It feels like somewhere a rom com would take place. And I'm here for it. ....my only complaint is that if they could add a few more convenient outlets in the floor for middle tables it would be great! read more

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My first time being here, and this is the picture perfect coffee shop. Not only can you come here and work your way through the day without knowing, they have some of the BEST coffee i've had (coming from someone who doesn't even drink coffee like that) i had a cold brew with vanilla flavoring (iced) and it was delicious and not too strong or sweet and just right. We also got a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread and A Carrot cake slice! both those items were so moist and DELICIOUS, tasted like they just freshly made them in the back and brought them out! Overall this place is a 5/5 for me, will return. read more

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I don't even know where to start at this point. I'm just really disappointed. I've been coming here now for at least the last 12 years maybe even longer. I understand that every barista is not the same but there needs to be some level of consistency. The Cafe Mocha is normally creamy and it's super smooth and it's hot. Now on other days when you get it sometimes super bland. It's not even flavorful and as well sometimes you can taste the espresso is burnt. At this point, I don't even know if I really wanna continue to come here because the last three drinks I'd have received have not been great. I'm paying with top $7.50 for coffee. Might have to break up with them. read more

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