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Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 (184 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Jo Ann G.

Stopped in to start my day with a cuppa Jo before venturing out in town. Ordered a scone and a cafe mocha. Saw pastries advertised and asked what they recommend, they said everything. So I went with the scone. It was warmed up and bagged for my to-go order. As I waited at the pick-up area for my mocha, I realized they serve beer in here also! Pretty neat place had cozy seating areas within. Very farmhouse feel. Located close to the baseball stadium and the hotel we were staying. Scone was bland and mocha seemed watered down. But I am from out of town and perhaps comparing to what I am used to may be unfair as to compare with other coffee spots within the local area. Starbucks coffee is across from my hotel and it was nothing different from the Starbucks I am used to where I'm from.

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Meredith A.

Wow, Lola's is AMAZING!! We tried several coffee spots in Cincy and this one was the best by far. We got iced coffee, iced matchas, gluten free banana bread, and a breakfast bagel. All of it was fabulous. The barista was friendly, and the decor in this cute little place was so cozy and fun! We ended up getting stickers and a t-shirt too because we just loved this spot so much. The building is brick with a garage door entrance and there is indoor as well as outdoor seating. Another thing that stood out to me was that the other customers were friendly too! We met a guy and his dog, Cashus, as we were walking in and it just gave small-town-friendly vibes in the middle of a big city. Love!

Adam L.

It's hard for coffee shops to stand out in this overcaffeinated society. Lola's knows how to serve strong, hot lattes, and they do it extremely well. An impression was made. Congratulations Lola... you are officially A Real One. Easily 5 Stars.

Saumya M.

Excellent, unassuming coffee shop near the stadiums downtown. There are a few seats outside for when the weather is nice, and booths, bar counter, and armchairs inside. There are packages snacks to buy as well as a selection of baked goods. We had a blueberry scone and spinach croissant, both of which were excellent. The medium roast brew was good, as was the flat white. There were books and board games in a small bookshelf for general use, and a TV in the corner playing cartoons. We loved our cozy coffee break here!

Jordan S.

Exquisite coffee , even better service . Seating options are exceptional paired with a stellar barista in the name of Jordan ! Makes your stop in worth while every time .

Kellyo O.

Really nice person (I don't know how they identify, but they appeared to be an AAF.) Anyway, very kind person. The other shorter person wasn't so interested in being kind but that's OK because I didn't have to interact with them much. I wasn't a big fan of the coffee, it had a very chemical taste. I wouldn't go back.

Almond Nutella Croissant
Kyja W.

My boyfriend and I had the plan to grab some coffee to begin our day yesterday. Rather than stop into Starbucks which we get all the time, we wanted to try somewhere local, being from out of town. The ambiance is hipster and trendy. It's super cute inside. The line was long and moved a bit slowly, but we had time. When we got to the counter, we were greeted by two workers. They seemed to have their hands full but they were friendly and moving at a fast pace. I ended up ordering the seasonal Desert Rose (cayenne, rose, dark chocolate) as a hot latte with oat milk. I absolutely loved it! That kick of spice went perfectly with the dark chocolate and rose flavors. I also got an Almond Nutella Croissant, which was flaky and yummy! Surprisingly, it wasn't super sweet. I think it had some cream cheese mixed with the Nutella inside to cut the sweetness of the Nutella down. My boyfriend got an espresso which hit the spot, and shared the croissant with me! We really enjoyed everything. Thank you!

Large latte with chocolate croissant
Joop V.

I really liked this coffee shop (plus bar!) in downtown Cincy! It has a cool, relaxing vibe and has friendly staff to help get what you need. I stopped by one morning before an event I was attending started. Because this was one of the places that was open early on a weekend, I was able to grab a coffee drink and a few pastries to enjoy that morning (and as snack later during the day). Through conversations that the staff had with customers, it was clear this place is well loved by the neighbors and community. The staff and customers even know each other on a name basis! Overall, great cafe with good, friendly vibe! Good coffee+pastries for morning eats, too!

Renae D.

What a perfect birthday coffee shop stop this was. Such a neat place. Delicious coffee. I chose the Pistachio Ice cream iced Matcha & it was delicious!! My husband got a hot Carmel Latte & liked it. The guy who made our drinks was friendly & happy to help when I asked about them. He explained it perfectly. 10/10 recommend

merch

Fantastic coffee! What a gem in downtown Cincinnati. The barista was great, he was the only employee and so efficient handling all customers! And he made a delicious strong latte! Definitely recommend Lola's.

Sausage, egg, and cheese bagel
Rachel G.

I needed a spot to get a little work done over breakfast, and Yelp pointed me in the direction of Lola's. It was a great choice. I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel and a blueberry hibiscus iced tea and posted up at a booth to do work. The sandwich was good and the tea was well steeped before icing. The service was quick, too. The place has wifi and power strips at each booth! The only thing to be mindful of is that it's a little dark inside and the lights are dimmed to give it a hipster vibe. I didn't spend a ton of time there, but it was a great little stop-over to fuel up and get work done on a weekday morning.

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Seasonal drinks were so good, there's so many different seating options (booths, comfy chairs, bar stools) and plenty of outlets.

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The coffee was amazing the young lady was very nice and helped me with my drink order, I will go back

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