This place is amazing. Discovered it one day and returned the next for more coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and roasted beans to take home. The service is friendly, warm, and swift. They have regulars and remembered their standard orders even with a line 10 people deep We had bacon/sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches on croissants and they were delicious and fresh! My Aztec mocha was the optimal blend of spicy and sweet and the kids drank their hot chocolate in the blink of an eye. I wish I still lived in town and could visit here more. Maybe I'd become a regular ;) will definitely return when I'm in Cincinnati! read more

Nestled in a corner in the heart of Mt Lookout is a little coffee shop called Lookout Joes. It shares a space with Vinology tasting room. The first thing that you notice walking up is a nice amount of outside seating curbside, then upon entering the smell of freshly roasted coffee and hot buttery croissants. You're greeted by a couple friendly servers. It's very small inside, a few tables and some seats by the front window, so I imagine at a busy time of day it would be tight inside. I ordered a ham and Swiss crosspoint and a small drip coffee. (Sumatran Italian roast). It was under $7.00 before tip, not bad! I sat in the last table facing the door and noticed an apothecary style wall cupboard full of ground coffee! Service was fast, in and out in no time. And my food? O m g, delicious! Flaky, buttery, right amount of ham and cheese. My literal thought was that I should have ordered 2. The coffee was 5 stars alone! Just go, you gotta try it. Order sone freshly roasted coffee from them online! read more

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It's a coffee shop in the morning and a wine bar in the afternoon! I love this concept. I got an ice tea freeze which was ice tea and fruit blended together. The black tea with mango was a great recommendation by the staff. Don't forget to get a breakfast sandwich to pair with your drink. I had a croissant sausage egg and cheese that was fantastic! read more

Always friendly service, great coffee, great food, and a warm atmosphere. Love it here!

Food was terrible, coffee was great. Ambiance was terrible. Fake flowers in water, purple LED lights, etc. The service was great - they were quick and sweet but the vibes of this place were so sub par. It lacked the charm and warmth I personally look for in a coffee shop/breakfast experience. read more

Been getting the grasshopper here for years, which is my favorite guilty pleasure for coffee in the city. (Mint chocolate chip latte if that's your thing). Wife and I just got the breakfast here for the first time recently. While the menu is small, the breakfast sammies were awesome. Croissants were big and flaky and they've got some decent while tasty bagel options! read more

Gas ahh coffee and fun pastries. And a dang fine bacon egg and cheese! Purchase goods from this store read more

What a fun spot to stop for a cup of joe. Very friendly person behind the counter who took time to welcome us and explain the coffee. A real treat! A google review stated it is the best coffee in Cincinnati so I had to get a bag to go for my plus one. I enjoyed my coffee drink and conversation with a friend. read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee roaster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Tried this on a whim and we loved it! Great casual spot for a coffee and breakfast sandwich. Prices were very reasonable and staff was friendly. read more

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The staff is super friendly! I ordered a cold brew and a spinach feta croissant, both were delicious. The ambiance is super cute, I love the coffee wall and the bean roaster. I definitely recommend this coffee shop!! read more

My husband and I love supporting local coffee shops and this is a gem. Typical cozy neighborhood shop with very friendly employees, good coffee, nice selection of food options and plenty of space to sit, indoors or outdoors. I just wish we could have had our coffee in ceramic mugs, but they only do paper cups. They roast their coffee on site and sell numerous flavors by the pound. Totally worth stopping in! read more

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Best roasted and flavored beans in Cinti., great service and awesome breakfastsandwiches and pastries! They aim to please.

My favorite local coffee shop located in the middle of Mount Lookout. Great place for an early morning coffee, or a short study session. Great roasts, friendly staff, nice owners, and a phenomenal red velvet mocha - make sure to get it hot! read more

Lookout Joe has been on my must-try list for awhile. Pros +it's right on Mt. Lookout Square, which is super quaint +walkable to Ault Park & Observatory +parking is unlimited not too far after the metered parking on Linwood/ Delta +there's a sunny patio with umbrellas +they roast their own coffee / offer fresh grinding (with a wall of roast options) +the self-serve coffee options have six different daily brew choices +the large coffee mug is only $2.10 and comes with a refill Cons -the ambiance / interior itself is a bit uninspired; nothing special (tables are rickety, you could get lost sinking into the couch it's so squishy) -it's situated on a busy intersection: parking seem daunting... you just have to relax and resolve to park farther up the streets (or at the metered lot) -there are no plugs at the tables, so your work time is limited to your laptop battery (there's an extension plug available but it only reaches the couch and one table). I don't get over by Mt. Lookout terribly often, but when I do I know where to stop. Lookout Joe is a cozy spot that really adds to the walkability of the Mt. Lookout area. Some afternoon I'd love to read and have a coffee here and then finish with a walk through Ault Park. read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee + patio/ sunshine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've been going there for many years...when I get a bad coffee or bad service I'll stop...I think it's never gonna happen...

Stopped in to get a drink to go. The big drink menu on the wall behind the register did not list prices. Why?! Besides the large menu on the wall behind the counter there were at least three different menus on the counter and wall listing drinks and food. (The food menu did have prices.) I advise looking around at the menus before you order. I would have ordered another drink if I had noticed that particular menu sooner. I got a medium mocha and it was $4 and change which seems comparable to other places. The mocha was ok. Service was friendly and it looks like a good place to sit and work. It is small, but they have a decent amount of tables. read more

The coffee is good the baked goods are fresh is really nice. The service is really nice to people. They are friendly in the ambience of the place. It's a nice and quiet location. read more

Update: tried the tiramisu. To. Die. For. I'd like to shake the hand of the man or woman who made it. So good. Really enjoyed this place for a quick, 20 minute chill session. We arrived 30 minutes before closing on a week day and never felt rushed. The only thing that still haunts me is that I didn't get any of the desserts. The chocolate and tiramisu are calling my name, a week later. They offer several other options like quiches. The barista was super friendly. I asked if he could make a Starbucks style caramel macchiato (I know, don't make fun of me). He said he's never been to SB so he doesn't know what that is but if I tell him the ingredients, he's try his best... well, he came back with a pretty darn close caramel macchiato! Kudos to him. I really like the large selection of coffee on the wall. It is self service and you can even grind your beans. The art on the wall is all for sale and there's several tables for gathering. The couch is pretty gross, it could use a cleaning or a burning. I hope they can get a new couch soon. Favorite Mom part: they have a shelf of toys and games to keep the kiddos occupied. read more

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This is your sign to skip out on your daily Starbucks or Dunkin and support a local business!! This is one of my favorite coffee shops to go to! The staff is always so friendly and regardless of how busy it is, the service is always so fast. Would highly recommend their quiche and breakfast sandwiches as well! M read more

Lookout Joe - Lavender Honey Latte + Lorraine Quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Now more than ever it's super important to support local businesses! I walked over to Lookout Joe's the other day for my daily latte and it was so sad to walk into an empty store. The layout is perfect for getting cozy and spending a day doing work with a hot drink and one of their delicious looking pastries. The staff was extremely nice and my latte was delicious. The menu had a lot of options and their pastry case was completely full. If you're in the Mt. Lookout neighborhood I highly suggest giving this local joint a visit in the next few weeks. They're a great business worth supporting today and always Thank you Lookout Joe for keeping Mt. Lookout caffeinated! read more

Lookout Joe - 16oz Hot Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've been going to lookout Joes since I was a baby and I'm now 27. I love this place so much and they have such good coffee and pastries. It's so calming and nice to sit around for awhile and even maybe play a board game and have a big comfy couch. The smell of coffee surrounding you makes you feel cozy. I love that you can buy their coffee beans and they have so many options to choose from. They're always super sweet and have amazing service. They're fast and efficient! Please go give it a try! You'll thank me later. read more

I've known about Lookout Joe for years. I'm pretty sure it's been in Mt. Lookout square since I was a child. I had never made the trek over until a couple weeks ago when I wanted to try a new coffee shop while doing some work. Lookout Joe has a small patio in the front perfect for people watching. The inside has a mix of couch and table seating, perfect for getting some work done or sitting and chatting. I posted up at one of the few tables available near an outlet. One downfall with the set-up is that many of the tables best used for laptops are not close enough to a charging port. Luckily, I was there on a weekday morning and there were only two of us on computers. The coffee menu is straightforward with your typically coffee suspects. There's a small menu of breakfast & lunch sandwiches as well as a display case with daily goodies (bonus points for selling Donna's Gourmet Cookies!) I ordered a tasty mocha and some Highlander Grogg coffee to go. Behind some of the seating, Joe has a large selection of coffee beans that he'll be more than happy to grind up for you. The WiFi password isn't listed anywhere in the shop so make sure you ask for it when you're ordering. Lookout Joe is comfy, welcoming, and they offer quality coffee in the heart of the square. It's the perfect place to enjoy a cup o' joe and people watch or work. read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I like this business. It's small, but it has a lot of spirit. It is a friendly place that roast it's own coffee.

Great location.Great coffee options. Roasted on site. Bakery items that include gluten free...so good!!

I literally never write reviews for anything. I love this coffee. I would recommend it to anyone. Environment is great. I am never dissatisfied. Get your Joe read more

Love this coffee shop!! Such a quick and easy little place to grab my morning coffee when I'm on the go. Staff is awesome and so friendly. I've even brought in a cup of dry oats and one of the ladies working kindly offered me hot water to make oats!! This place is the best. read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Very good prices and the coffee and food is delicious. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back! read more

Lookout Joe - Cold brew and Asiago sausage egg and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Lookout Joe is a good, laid back coffee shop off of Mt Lookout Square. There are a few things that I like about this place: the coffee that they roast themselves, the fact that they serve food, and the service was friendly. I think their decor is a little lacking and it could be cleaner/tidier, but overall a solid 3 star coffee shop. Lookout Joe roasts their own coffee beans, and I think that's really their strongest selling point. Their beans are very good, and they have lots of interesting coffee flavors (I tried the turtle one that tasted exactly like drinking caramel hot cocoa). They're not the best coffee beans in town, but they're really good. They have a punch card that you can get for coffee beans to go or for coffee. I also like that they have a small food menu...most coffee shops in town seem to only serve pastries, but I appreciate a full meal. They have a few sandwiches, pastries (the stuffed croissants sounded good!), and Donna's gourmet cookies. I thought the prices for their sandwiches (around $5) were very reasonable, but the chicken salad we tried was just ok. They have a nice little outdoor seating area overlooking the square too. Overall, a nice place for locals to stay a while and relax, but I don't know if I would make a special trip to get here. read more

Lookout Joe - Hummus plate $4.25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Adorable local coffee shop! Husband and wife team, the wife is beyond friendly, remembers your face and your order instantly! The pastries are delightful! Pro tip: drip coffee, grab your cup on the way in the door, pick your coffee, add your accoutrements, and pay at the desk! Wonderful location, pleasant place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and maybe do a little work! read more

Super strong coffee and great customer service! Love having them in the square and hope they stay forever. One thing I wish they did have was donuts! They've got a decent selection of made-to-order sandwiches, croissants, loafs, quiches, and cookies, but no donuts to go with their deliciously potent joe. Maybe one day! read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I swear I don't want to tell you this. I really, really don't. In fact, my friends might disown me bc I told you... but you DESERVE to know. This place has THE BEST tiramisu. Yeah it's a coffee place and the Winters Blend and Cinnamon-Hazelnut and Turtle coffees are delicious and the couch is incredibly comfortable and they even have breakfast foods and other stuffs, yadda yadda. But, girl. That tiramisu. read more

Mt. Lookout square has a lot of charm. This friendly neighborhood coffee shop embraces that fully. The staff is fun, engaging and friendly. They want you to have a positive experience and it shows. The quality of the coffee is good. I'm under the impression they roast their own coffee on-site. They have a huge selection including pre-brewed selections. They also have all the fancy coffee based beverages you'd expect to see at any other trendy coffee shop. They also serve a variety of snacks and have an impressive looking food menu. Outside is seating with umbrellas for those "a little too sunny" days when you want to drink in the summer and watch the people passing by. read more

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Sweet coffee house in Mt. Lookout. The atmosphere was laid back, especially for a 9am Sunday crowd, and the staff were friendly. We were able to snag a corner of the couch (tables, couches, chairs, patio are available) and chill for a bit. Coffee - good, self-serve or crafted. My almond-milk latte was nice. It's easy to tell the roast their beans on-site - from the flavor of the coffee. We ordered pastries and quiche, both of which were good and reasonably priced. We plan to stay in this area when we come down for a weekend trip, and we will make this one of our stops. read more

Its a nice coffee shop with a very friendly staff. Recommend getting the self serve coffee read more

We stopped in after walking around the area and grabbed two macchiatos. The vibe of this coffee house is really laid back and the feel of the place is very Cincinnati. It's larger than I anticipated and we had really great service. Plus the coffee was really good. read more

Lookout Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place is becoming a second office for me. I initially got exposed because of the 7 W 7th location from their iced coffee. I now come here pretty frequently in Saturdays/Sunday to move some work on the weekend. read more

Lookout Joe - Frozen mocha with 2 extra shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great little coffee shop. I just stopped in because I had some time to kill in the area. So glad I did. The coffee is very good and they sell a good variety to take home and are super helpful in explaining the different roasts and flavorings. Will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I continued our coffee shop exploration around Cincinnati, and Lookout Joe was next on the list! 5 stars and here's why: -Coffee- perfectly perfect! The menu is big and selections are plentiful! I ordered an almond milk latte (my usual). It was done so well, perfectly creamy and delicious. My husband ordered an espresso frozen red velvet drink (he's always the adventurous one!) and it was SO good! -Atmosphere-quaint, neighborhood, chill vibe. Lots of runners and locals coming in and out of the shop (clearly regulars). Also groups of teenagers, older gentlemen, couples, a mixed crowd for sure. Family friendly -Location- located in Mount Lookout Square the coffee shop is easy to find (and ladies, there's a nail shop right next door!). The only downside to the location is the parking. You can attempt to find street parking (on the weekends, good luck) or park in the public parking for Mount Lookout Square, which you pay for of course. Overall, I would highly suggest stopping in if you're in the neighborhood.... even if you're not, I would recommend this one! read more

The absolute best Southern Pecan Coffee ever made! I have ordered it on line and tried it from Fresh Market but the flavor of Lookout is the most full and robust. The Highlander Grogg was my first obsession. Love the Red Velvet Latte they make in store as well. read more

Superb coffee. Great service, no attitude issues like I find at many coffee shops. Hopefully sit down service coming soon. Huge variety of beans freshly roasted and at a reasonable price. Happy I stopped in and I will again soon. read more