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    Little Matcha

    4.6 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Cara J.

    I ordered a large iced matcha with peach puree, unsweetened but added a squeeze of sweetener from the bottle they had out on the counter. It was delicious, fresh, and high quality. I usually worry that matcha drinks will be too sweet or too milky, covering up the matcha flavor, but I trust that here that would not be the case even ordering their drinks sweetened. The cold foams also sounded interesting, and I would definitely return to try them if back in the area!

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    Janni Linea B.

    Stayed in Covington for a week and stumbled across this cute little matcha spot in the city. I love the aesthetic and cozy vibe inside. I went on a Wednesday morning and it wasn't busy at all which was nice. I ordered a regular hot matcha latte with oat milk and honey since it was a cold day. The matcha was decent, not too sweet and not too bitter, just a good balance. The barista was really friendly too! There is street parking and surprisingly was easy to find parking.

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    Aifay H.

    A gem of a place full of visitors on the weekends. Wow! I'm blown away. Definitely worth a visit if you don't mind splurging a bit for some fresh matcha tea variety and homemade pastries. ! Not much room to sit but the cute vibe and we got the Jasmine matcha lightly sweetened. I recommend it. The other colorful strawberry matcha. Also yuzu cheesecake.be prepared to spend some money.

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    Diana K.

    This place has great reviews so I was excited to try it. They offer classic matcha and hojicha plus seasonal holiday drinks, which is fun. I appreciated that everything is hand-whisked and measured - you can tell there's intention behind it. That said... it didn't fully hit for me. The matcha had good color but wasn't as umami or flavorful as I prefer. I can't drink dairy or oat milk, so I picked their califia farm coconut/almond milk and I just don't love that flavor. I really wish they had a barista style almond milk option for a creamier texture. The space itself is super cute with seating in the back, and overall it's solid - just not my personal favorite but I'm glad I visited

    Coconut cloud matcha, strawberry puree matcha
    Annie W.

    a small matcha shop with very limited seating. definitely a pop in and grab a drink kind of place. service was quick and the baristas were very sweet. the coconut matcha cloud was good - light and fluffy, very coconut forward with a hint of matcha. the strawberry puree matcha was not very good. maybe the batch of puree was off? it was very sour and earthy and not very enjoyable. i tried to finish the drink but genuinely could not. if i ever went back, i would try a different drink.

    Lauren J.

    Super excited to try Little Matcha as a matcha specialty shop! It's the first in the area, so I couldn't wait to try. Due to the season I missed the Strawberry Matcha, so I tried the Biscoff instead. It was very good and the perfect amount of sweet! The girls working were very friendly and helpful as well! Love this little spot nestled in Covington!

    Dahlia W.

    My friends and I came to visit this new store on a Saturday and tried several different flavors. My Honeycrisp Apple Matcha had a very light apple flavor. The Banana Bread and Pumpkin Cream had stronger flavors, and the Pumpkin one was definitely creamier/heavier due to the foam on top. Despite the subtlety of the apple flavor, I enjoyed my matcha and it was refreshing. I believe the seating in the back of the store is currently temporarily closed, but there are two small tables outside and some window seating. It is a relatively small space, but there is cute and simple decor. My only qualm with this spot is the price. Paying almost $10 (drink + oat milk + tax) for an iced 12 ounce drink, plus more for tip, is just way too much. I want to support a new small business, and one that specializes in matcha, but I think it is just sadly far out of what I'm willing to pay for.

    Strawberry sago
    Allyson S.

    Great quality Matcha which is hard to find, I got the strawberry sago matcha with whole milk and it was really good! Pro tip if you like sweeter matcha than extra simple syrup. The service was really good and they made sure that you were very well informed with what we were getting. The shop is very small though and maybe only fits 5 customers max at a time. We went right when it opened on a Sunday and the line was out the door! they just opened in October 20 25 and seemed like they're doing great. I hope they expand!

    A Genmaicha with cream and fresh strawberry puree and a hojicha with cinnamon and oat?
    Aubrey U.

    First off, though this shop is small, they know how to treat customers like they're your bestie and rollout the drinks at an insane rate. The menu options are endless... you could mix and match your matcha, milk choice, flavors, sweeteners, etc so many different ways I don't think you'd ever get tired of going here. We visited on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the line was long, but quick and worth the wait. The sweet guy taking orders was happy to answer the endless questions every customer had without even a blink. I honestly can't remember what we even ordered in the end, all I know is it was delicious and I can't wait to get back and try the next combination!

    Jane R.

    The cutest matcha spot! But very tiny. Little to no room for seating. And I got the seasonal drink and the cookie. Yum!

    Crime in Progress

    It started like a normal day in the small town of Covington, Kentucky. Early meetings. A deep need for caffeine. And a shirt so bright it had clearly mistaken confidence for a legal defense. I walked into Little Matcha expecting a drink. What I got was an intervention. As always, I was greeted by the usual cast of enthusiasm, kindness, and mutual appreciation for making sure I actually understood the menu. (Take that other Nick)... But then, in a moment of rare courage, an up and coming Matcha Employee of the Month spotted a crime in progress. The crime? My shirt. This orange shirt, one my own wife had never warned me about, (Concerning?), was apparently too bright to be allowed in public without supervision. Risking great personal consequence, online trolling, and what I can only assume would be a wave of bot generated AI reviews, this brave matcha professional stopped the fashion offense in its tracks. And somehow, while saving the town from my shirt, Little Matcha still managed to make an incredible drink. That is the magic of this place. The matcha is great, the people are even better, and they care enough about their customers to serve both high quality drinks and hard truths. Five stars for the matcha. Five stars for the service. One formal warning for the shirt.

    Strawberry matcha
    Trinity G.

    CUTEST little matcha store!! As a huge matcha lover, I was excited to see a speciality matcha store open. I went right when they opened so it seemed they were still training employees and getting the hang of things. It did take a while to get my drink. However, the wait was worth it!! The strawberry match was incredible. They have cute seating to hang out with a friend or complete some work. I will be back!

    Ube matcha, iced
    Taylor S.

    I've only had one other matcha latte in my life (from a different coffee shop), and I hated it; I threw it away after a few sips. Needless to say, I was a bit nervous to give it another go, especially at $9 each. However, my husband and I both LOVED our drinks from Little Matcha! We got an iced ube and hot biscoff (with oat milk). Both were delicious, not bitter nor too sweet, very balanced. Can't wait to see what flavors they come up with next. We'll be back!

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    Qlicious Bubble Tea & Pastries - Kumquat Passion Fruit Slush

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    4.3(35 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Over-the-Rhine

    Went here on the recommendation of a friend. Cute little space with several options for drinks and…read morepastries. It's carry out only as they do not have seating. There's also limited standing room so you may wish to not go with a large group when going in to order. I got the peach tea with mango crystal Boba. I wasn't sure what to expect with the crystal Boba. The best way to describe it is a much softer version of a gummy bear. I did like how you can choose your level of sweetness. I chose the lowest which was 30% sweetness. They were little tiny flowers in the tea, which may have been part of the peach tea, but it did throw me a bit. It was a nice refreshing drink, though definitely not my favorite place for Boba. The staff were friendly and helpful. And it was a pretty good value value.

    I love this place because you truly don't get the unique pastries that you get here. The quality…read moreisn't the ABSOLUTE BEST I've ever had and when I got their crepe cakes it was frozen solid rather than the texture I'd expect. I was also a little disappointed by their fruit cakes (expected more cake) but for this being the ONLY bakery that I've seen selling pastries like this, I can't complain! Their bubble tea is generally better than other places I've tried in Cincy but I miss my Dubai food scene and wish there were more options here

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    Jungle Jim's International Market - Tripped up so many folks!

    Jungle Jim's International Market

    4.6(559 reviews)
    12.7 mi•Eastgate
    •$$

    On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!

    Finally took the time to properly visit this place after relocating to the area, and I'm in love…read more It's got the quaint charm of a roadside attraction, but on a massive scale with more products than you will ever get the chance to try in your lifetime. The first experience shopping is almost overwhelming - it doesn't feel that big at first but it just keeps going and going and going. You can find some crazy deals scattered around. The rear entrance takes you directly to the (huge) liquor section, with a full bar where you can grab a drink while you shop. I recently heard about the story of Jungle Jim's starting as just a humble food stand in the 70s, which over time expanded to the attraction that it is today. It's not every day you see a store this size that's not owned by a billion-dollar international corporation. They're Cincinnati locals, family owned, made their success, and continue to provide value and entertainment to the families that visit. It's great to see. If you plan to visit, expect to be there for at least a couple of hours!

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    Tea 'n' Bowl

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    4.0(294 reviews)
    2.8 mi•University Heights, CUF
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    This was an amazing place for a Valentines date!! The food is very very good, and the portions are…read moremore than generous. We got 2 meals plus an appetizer and our total was $42. I feel that this price was definitely worth the food and the atmosphere. Service is very quick, they bring a large bottle of water to the table so you don't run out as quickly. There are only 4 tables in the restaurant, so try to make a reservation online. Also, there is so much cute stuff to buy! Sanrio, anime, kpop and more. There was also a Kdrama playing on the big tv! I can't wait to come back here :)

    This place is a gem! This restaurant is very small, try to make a reservation if you can but they…read moredo have walk in dine in service. They also have quick carry out bubble tea service. It's a small restaurant filled with cute toys, plushies, figures, etc available for purchase. Parking is street parking around campus and can be difficult to find. There are some neighborhood side streets that you can find and walk over. We got a few dishes to try and they were all fantastic! I really liked the Curry Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and the Hong Kong chicken was crispy and seasoned very well. They offer so many different dishes and options and they're all made well. Their prices are affordable and their portions are quite big. I recommend trying dishes from each category, you can't go wrong. We also got a couple bobas and I get my usual, durian milk tea. They're one of the only places I know that has this flavor option and they make it well. Overall, the quality of food is great and tastes delicious. Staff is super nice, kind, and patient. We took a little bit longer to order but our server was so nice. Our server recommended a few dishes and we got a couple and those were fantastic! I would recommend this place for a casual date, small group, authentic dishes, and delicious boba. Overall, a very comfy, warm, and welcoming place for delicious food and I recommend it.

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    Bramble Bubbly - Exterior

    Bramble Bubbly

    4.5(8 reviews)
    8.2 mi•Madisonville

    Super cute walk up window on the corner of bramble across from the UDF .. they have a small amount…read moreof outdoor seating - the chairs are a tad uncomfortable however. The service was good , the worker was nice enough and she made the drinks as well as working as a cashier so you got to appreciate that. I like how their menu has options like create your own tea with tons of different syrup and popping bubble options - it's also not too expensive. Their menu is not for the milk tea lover tho or the authentic bubble tea lover but if you love the fruit tea then this place is a gem! I got the earl grey black tea with pineapple and dragon fruit syrup and passion fruit popping bubbles - it was delicious not overly sweet and I liked how I could taste the notes of the black tea. I will be back and they have monthly rotating drinks.

    I have to say, for a walk up window and order concept, I expected you to actually be able to give…read morethe flight on your menu in a smarter and better way. This was the worst way to be giving out a flight to go... they toppled over and half of it spilled out as this carrier is not meant for the cups you have. They didn't fit and moved around. Having no tops or covers didn't help. For the fact that it's all to go ordering, not sure how you expect me to carry this in a car without making a mess. It was a waste of money since it all spilled out. It was beautiful and from what was left and I could taste it was creamy and good, but not happy about paying $15 for this just to have it spill all over, not to mention make a mess in my car. I should have asked for a refund right there but the girl was so nice and apologized that this was all they had and no lids saying I'm sorry know it's not ideal.

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