Luminary is a CH staple. It sits on the corner of North Bend and Hamilton, on street parking and a parking lot in the back. They have plenty of seating inside with electrical outlets all around for charging your devices while sipping your coffee or beverage of your choice. They have an outdoor patio for warmer months. There's a lunch menu, I had the turkey, bacon and ranch wrap which was pretty good. There's also a small kids corner, community announcements board and a small space for semi private use. Staff have always been nice and friendly when I've gone in and right now there is a pay it forward giving tree. read more

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I was very pleased with the carrot cheesecake. This was delicious! Very creamy and scrumptious. Service was pleasant. The two ladies took care of the order and brought it to me at the countertop. It was calm on a Sunday afternoon. I liked that it wasn't crowded at this time. Of course, it felt like you can handle business without much distraction because it was not noisy. read more

Luminary by La Terza - Carrot cheesecake muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great place to work from and enjoy some small bites. I had the vegetarian quiche of the day and a fig and goat cheese hand pie. Would have loved to see more vegetarian lunch sandwich options. Plenty of seating for individual or small groups and a lot of outlets. Easy parking in a large lot in the back. read more

Luminary by La Terza - Goatcheese and fig hand pie and veggie quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love! I've been here in the past but it was for an event, so this was my first time ordering coffee and having bite. Cute spot, great service, and spacious enough to grab you a cozy seat by the window. But let me just say...but baaayyybeee...that pumpkin muffin was everythaaang. It was so soft and moist and the perfect side to go with my latte. I won't mention names of a chain place I know that has a pumping something, but this one here was it. I ended up grabbing a cookie as well on my way out the door and it didn't disappoint. I'll for sure return to try some other things on the menu. read more

Luminary by La Terza - Mocha coffee and pumpkin cheesecake muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

How have I never rated one of my favorite places before?!? First and foremost, I'm a coffee snob and have tried locally roasted coffee all over the land hither and yon, and La Terza beans are my absolute FAVORITE. I spoke with the head roaster during their soft launch, and he is passionate about his craft and the science behind it, which definitely comes shows through every cup of coffee I've had there The vibe there is friendly and chill, with copious amounts of space to meet a friend for coffee or to work a few hours from. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a stellar cup of joe! read more

This place is where the old North College Hill Coffee once was and it is a welcomed change! Using La Terza coffee for their drinks makes all the difference in taste. Whether you are looking for a cup of coffee on the go, seated with a couple of friends, or wanting to take home freshly roasted beans for yourself, this is the place. They also offer a few baked goods if you're needing a little more in the tummy. If you have little ones, there is a cute little area for them to play while you are with them. And there are quite a few tables to gather with friends/family. Very clean bathrooms, which is a huge plus! I opted for a breve latte and mini apple pie. Delicious! I've had several drinks from here in the past, as well as freshly ground beans for my French press at home. (Sorry I didn't get pictures of the seating out of respect for the privacy of others) read more

Luminary by La Terza - Breve latte with whipped cream and mini apple pie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I meet with a group of 10 friends on a monthly basis in the back of this neighborhood type coffee shop. We are able to enjoy coffee of any caliber and breakfast sandwiches or treats. I've seen a presentation by the owner and he is extremely passionate about the coffee they make and how it is brewed. read more

Updating my review to add that I tried the breakfast sandwich and it was FIRE. The homemade English muffin and special house sauce made it so unique and tasty and fresh. Would highly recommend and would order again. I also got a hot London Fog with almond milk and it was really good. I have had many disappointing ones lately, but this one had full flavor. Such a great spot to spend the day working. read more

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Very chill vibes & relaxing. The ambience was nice! Staff were awesome! I liked the pastries as well.

This place was amazing! Came with a friend and found plenty parking in the back lot--the cinnamon roll was delicious as well as the butterscotch latte I ordered. Barista was very forthcoming and answered all of my questions with a smile. There's also tons of seating and even an area for children or young kids. read more

Luminary by La Terza - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I was in Cincy for a few meetings and for one of them, this is where we decided to go. I found them on Yelp and when I mentioned it to my colleague they were one hundred percent onboard. I arrived to discover a really cute and comfy cafe with welcoming staff, tons of bright light, strong wifi, great coffee and food, and more. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a latte, both of which I enjoyed very much. A few other things to note... 1) There's a big parking lot out back, so no need to worry about that. 2) There's a lovely little corner with items to purchase. Things like locally made art, jewelry, and other knicknacks. 3) It was obvious that the place is very family friendly, so bring the kids if you want. 4) Toward the back there was a bulletin board where you can leave a post-it note with either something you're proud of or words of encouragement, things like that. Such a sweet thing to do. Very big sense of community here. I would totally come back. read more

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Cozy climate with warm lighting, vibrant community involvement, delicious homemade pastries and dishes, as well as friendly and welcoming staff. Picture perfect cafe! read more

Luminary by La Terza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a cute spot. I like the decor and loved the customer service. The drip coffee hit the spot. This place is certainly worth a stop.

The vibe when I walked in is my kind of coffee house. The service from the barista was welcoming. I made it out with an almond milk latte and orange coffee cake. Delicious. read more

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The service was amazing! Very helpful and answered all questions. I tried a dirty iced chai and it was amazing! I loved the cute locally made mini shop as well. read more

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Cozy and cute interior decor. Very nicely decorated. The baked French toast is delicious. It's perfectly sweet without adding syrup. It tasted like bread pudding. The kitchen chef delivered my freshly baked French toast to the table. The spinach and onion soufflé when warmed is savory and just delicious as well. Now I like my iced drinks cold all the way through. The iced pumpkin custard latte would have benefited from either the drink being shaken to make it cold all the way through or more ice. The pumpkin flavor tasted artificial. Food was delicious, coffee not so much, just average. read more

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Luminary is a coffee shop I had been waiting to try, for months. Believe me when I say: It was certainly worth the trip. Luminary took the place of the previous coffee shop, and has changed the vibe for the better. The outside (rear) has a couple of tables, and the inside has plenty of available seating. The colors, vibe and decorations encourage relaxation. I felt at peace when we arrived, and browsing their menu. I ordered the Pumpkin Custard Latte, while my wife ordered the Iced Gingerbread Latte. The woman who took our order was friendly, and that was pretty refreshing. We grabbed some seats at the front window and admired the artwork decorating the walls. After about 5 minutes, we received our coffees. My Pumpkin Custard Latte was smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It embodied being sweet, but not overly sweet -- the perfect amount with pumpkin. My wife thought her Iced Gingerbread Latte was decent/okay. She really could not get a strong flavor from it. She liked it, but thought mine was much better. I would highly recommend Luminary, as the vibe and taste are worth the trip. I can't wait to go back and maybe try one of their pastries. read more

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Just visited Luminary last week. There's a variety of seating options including some upholstered conversational areas. There's plenty of space for customers to spread out whether working on lap top or meeting up w others. I had a ham & cheese breakfast sandwich w spinach on panini. It was heated, delicious & plentiful. Saved 1/2 for later. Will be back! read more

OK... I was a College Hill Coffee fan for 15+ years.... Luminary, so far, is OK. A bit pricy for what I got - bacon, egg, cheese sandwich with SMALL salad and "bottomless" coffee. (No table service). $15.00 I think it's set up to be "open and airy"... but it kind of feels like a cafeteria to me. Since it's one of the new "College Hill staples.." I'll probably be back... read more

Luminary by La Terza - With tip, $15 Coffee refill? Got to go to counter and request it... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Such a cute place! The ambiance is very cozy and inviting. Our barista was amazing and the pumpkin cold brew I had was so good! read more

Luminary by La Terza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We only had wine, teas, and pastry all of which were spot on ! The beer offerings were from local breweries . It was a Sat.evening and there was quite a crowd for the live music. We will definitely be back to try the lunch menu read more

This is the best coffee house in Cincinnati, in my opinion. They have great locally-roasted beans and a great espresso machine. They have a passion for making good coffee. The design of the place is nice and airy and light; it feels great in there. They have an awesome play area for young kids, which is so great for families. My kids enjoy playing there. And the staff and baristas are not only skilled, but make the atmosphere so nice. Again, consistently the best espresso and coffee house in the city. I try to bring everyone here. read more

So happy to see such a bright and happy place take over a beloved location in College Hill. Luminary has the best coffee in Cincinnati, roasted by La Terza, a small menu of light breakfast and lunch fare, and delicious baked goods made in house and by other local bakers. Today I had their turkey wrap lunch special and it hit the spot. The atmosphere is warm and uplifting with options for those who want to work quietly, dine with a large group at a table, lounge or read on a cozy couch or sit outside on their lovely patio. They offer a selection of locally made gifts and a curated library of second hand books. There is the cutest "kids corner" with toys, games, coloring supplies and bean bags. The staff is friendly and helpful and I can't wait to come back again and again. read more

Luminary by La Terza - Turky, Bacon, Ranch Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Foamed milk drinks here are out-of-this-word good. Vibe is always quiet and this is a great place to work away from home. So glad to have this spot in our community! read more

Lovely owners, fantastic coffee and delicious baked goods in a relaxed ambiance. Couldn't ask for more!

The coffee shop is adorable and our coffee was even better! We have wanted to try this place since it opened and it did not disappoint!