Mad Llama Coffee

Had to check out their second location! Really loved going to the original place. One of my…read morefavorite spots in the city! Found parallel parking up the street. They were going to close within the hour. Few people sitting in here chatting or on laptops. Got me an iced honey latte. Usually I like their hot drinks. You can really taste the espresso! I'm always impressed when I come here that the drinks are consistently good. Can't wait to come back!

Fabulous food and very delicious coffee. Everyone was super friendly too. The ambiance was very…read morechill with outside seating too. Great way to enjoy coffee with friends or by yourself

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View from the rear exit

The Madison Place

4.9(95 reviews)

0.8 mi•Madisonville

A true cult classic!…read more Fantastic food and great coffee. Atmosphere is great for getting some work done while getting your caffeine fix on.

While visiting Cincy, my friend took me here! A cute little coffee/breakfast nook!!…read more Walking in, it was PACKED - a good sign we probably made a good choice!!! But no worries, the service was still fast and we waited no longer than 10 mins for our food/drinks We both ordered the breakfast burrito, I didn't order coffee :( but my friend downed her Carmel iced latte and couldn't say a bad thing about it!! The burrito was stuffed, bacon, egg, has brown, etc.... And that sauce was to die for! If I lived here this would be my go too, so many friendly faces and people coming to study!! The patio was big and up off the street but still able to enjoy the people and city!! If you're debating, definitely give this place a chance! You won't regret!!

Avocado Toast

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Deeper Roots Coffee

4.5(224 reviews)

2.5 mi•Oakley

I love this place for many things! Ambiance is very comfortable and I'm hearing that they are going…read moreto change up the space soon and hopefully make it even more comfortable. Plenty of chairs and places to sit and enjoy coffee either by yourself or with others. Baristas are always super friendly and accommodating! You can tell it's high quality coffee here! They really do focus on the good stuff for sure! I have had both the honey bear as well as the matcha tea latte. They are always wonderful and make sure to get it for there for the glass and the awesome design on top! Parking nearby if you're not walking from the neighborhood. They have a lot that they share with other businesses. Jonah helped me and he was super friendly and you could tell he really enjoyed his work there!

"At Deeper Roots, coffee is more than a drink, it's the catalyst for connection," and you can truly…read morefeel that the moment you walk in. We visited their Oakley location, which was the perfect spot to stop by and grab a fun, well-crafted drink. Their story makes the experience even more meaningful, it all began with a group of friends building lasting relationships with coffee farmers in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. That partnership became the foundation of their journey, leading them to launch Deeper Roots as a roasting company dedicated to sharing exceptional coffee with their community and beyond. With multiple locations across Cincinnati serving their coffee, they're definitely a spot worth supporting and checking out! It was small inside so not sure if this location is the best to do work or lounge around but definitely good to stop by and grab coffee.

Spicy Chai (Chia with a sprinkle of cayenne) and a ham and cheese croissant.

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Seating area

Haven Café

4.2(75 reviews)

2.3 mi•Oakley

What an adorable coffee shop! I visited late morning on a Saturday. The shop was busy, but I was…read moreable to get my coffee to go in a reasonable amount of time. The barista that helped me was friendly and efficient. I tried the marshmallow iced latte. It was tasty, but I'm not sure it was worth $8, that price seemed a bit steep to me. I would like to come back and try something else!

Absolutely loved their coffee! I got the Banana Latte (a seasonal special), and it was amazing. I'm…read moreusually not a fan of artificial banana flavor, but since they make their syrups in-house, it tasted fresh and natural rather than overly sweet or fake. I visited on a Saturday morning, and it was very busy. The shop is cute and the coffee was definitely worth it, but seating was limited. Just keep that in mind if you're planning to stay and hang out on a weekend!

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Double Matcha

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The Cheesecakery

4.4(145 reviews)

6.5 mi•Anderson Township

This place is so adorable. A little princesses dream!…read more They have little mini cheesecake cupcakes, macarons, buckeys, brownies and seasonal treats! The french silk is my favorite yet I am not a fan of cheesecake! The macaroons are a delight! I love their lattes as well - the lavender honey with lavender cold foam is my go to! The service is also impeccable, I haven't encountered anyone without a smile yet!

Let me start off by saying that the inside is SO CUTE! I love me a pink store. The service was…read moreamazing as well. I went it for a Too Good To Go order, but I had to pick something else up too! The quality is very good for the price. The cheesecake is very good, especially paired with the dark chocolate. I don't typically review a Too Good To Go order because of the nature of it, but this was too good not too. I wouldn't have known about this place otherwise, but I'm sure glad I found it! If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely going back.

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Coffee Emporium

4.6(334 reviews)

2.4 mi•Hyde Park

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Cincinnati. The drinks are always perfectly balanced…read morebetween flavor and still tasting like coffee. There are a variety of places to sit, including a lovely back patio, some tables out front, and some indoor options upstairs as well. All of the baristas that I've interacted with are friendly and welcoming. They have a variety of sweets and pastries, as well as some breakfast and lunch items in a grab and go type situ

I can see why the Coffee Emporium is so popular!…read more They have a menu of drinks on the wall, and a syrup list by the cash register. I got a latte with blackberry and vanilla syrups. I ordered it extra sweet which was a good choice for me. It was good! I also got their chocolate chip caramel cookie and the coconut lime chicken curry. I enjoyed those as well. They have an upstairs area to sit inside, with a restroom, or there are tables outside to sit. I liked the homey vibe of the building. I think if, I remember correctly, there were stairs to enter the building. Not sure if there was a ramp anywhere.

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Inside!

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Café Alma

4.6(284 reviews)

2.7 mi•Pleasant Ridge

I had lunch here with colleagues for the first time almost 8 months ago, and I'm still thinking…read moreabout the salmon piccata. I haven't been able to get back to that side of town for a meal this summer, but I kid you not I've been thinking about that damn salmon piccata ever since I had it back in January. Everything on the menu looked great, and the presentation of the plates coming out of the kitchen was a 10/10. It's got a great little vibe, and the servers are kind. Ooooooo, but that salmon piccata!!!!!!

Really cute spot. Gets very busy so try to come early or make a reservation. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating! Several interesting food options. We LOVED the challah French toast, Canadian grilled cheese, and Israeli salad. Most menu options come with a side. Coffee and cafe making fresh coffee drinks and there are numerous baked goods + packaged rugelah and challah rolls!

Rehearsal dinner held at Café Alma

The hummus is always AMAZING here!

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Village Coffee Shop

4.7(50 reviews)

3.2 mi•Anderson Township

Very nice place to go.... Nice and clean. Friendly workers…read more Prices are reasonable Love the nice atmosphere

Love the cute coffee buckets! Food is yummy as well. Workers are always lovely & welcoming :)read more

Various items from local vendors

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The Coffee Exchange Of Pleasant Ridge

4.2(58 reviews)

2.8 mi

Another wonderful Cincinnati coffee find! This place had great seating, lots of natural light, and…read moredelicious coffee. They had many different roasts for hot coffee ($1 refills!) as well as a large selection of syrups and specialty drinks. I thought everything was super reasonably priced, and the barista at the counter was very kind. I got an iced caramel latte. I thought it was a bit milky but very good. I came with my friend to chat and study and found the environment to be perfect for that. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their coffee and pastries!

So forgive all the pictures...I must not have completed my previews check-ins/reviews. But I think…read morethe pics speak for themselves. This is my go to spot in my neighborhood. I have my usuals and then whenever the menu changes I'm always up for trying something new. They are always so creative with the flavors and names that fit the season so perfectly. The staff is so friendly and I'm now a regular so most know my name . I spend some workdays or early Saturday mornings to refuel, either way, this is where I'm at

Inside coffee shop

Cheers! Lemon olive oil cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cake

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Golden Hands Bakery

4.9(103 reviews)

1.2 mi

This place has some of the best donuts I've ever had. There…read morewas a blueberry one I got that was a mix between a croissant and a donut and it blew my socks off. We were not planning to go here on our way to go ride bikes, and we saw "hot fresh donuts" and a line out the door and made a U-Turn and didn't regret it at all.

We tried Golden Hands Bakery for the first time about a month ago and WOW it is soooo good! We've…read morealready been a second time and it definitely is our new favorite donut shop in town! The inside is clean and bright with bakery cases full of so many yummy choices, it's hard to choose! We've tried a lot of different flavors and each one has been amazing! The custard filled donut is light and fluffy with an insane amount of filling. The cherry thingaling was delicious, you could really taste the cherries in the glaze and they had whole fresh cherries in it as well and the donut was phenomenal; it was a light and airy fritter style donut. Added bonus is that it's a friendly family owned small business, which we love to support!

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Chocolate filled donut

So many choices, so little stomach room!

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4.3

(64 reviews)

Good service, comfortable place to visit. Everyone enjoyed their various coffee drinks.read more

I would describe my recent visit to Luckman as fine, not as good as I remember. The place was…read morecrowded on a weekday morning leaving no open tables inside. Despite how busy it was the baristas were in the back when I showed up and took a few minutes to get to the register. The whole interaction was really brisk, which, fine and understandable. The espresso in my latte was on the bitter end of the spectrum, and I drank it at a table outside. I just felt like there was a spark this place used to have that isn't quite there anymore.

513 Coffee

3.9

(17 reviews)

Cute little shop with a minimalist vibe and a decent variety of drink options! I wanted a seasonal…read moredrink that included sprinkles but they were out of that flavor when I went. However the barista still gave me sprinkles which was kind of her and it made my drink look a little more fun! :) my drink was pricier than I would've liked, and I wish they had the flavor I wanted. My drink was still great though!

Honest Review of 513 Coffee Shop in Covington…read more I've been watching Coffee Papi for a while, so when I had the chance, I decided to finally check out 513 Coffee Shop in Covington for myself. I ordered the Marshmallow Mocha Latte, which was around $7, and honestly, I was pretty disappointed. There was no noticeable marshmallow flavor at all. The coffee itself was just... okay. Nothing really stood out to me, especially for the price. The espresso tasted pretty bland, and to me, the beans didn't taste as fresh as I expected. I'm not saying the coffee was terrible, but it definitely wasn't anything special or memorable. The ambience is cute and has a nice vibe, but I also felt like they were lacking in variety when it comes to their menu options. For me, there's definitely some strong competition in the area. I personally frequent Coffee Emporium and Wyoming Coffee Shop, and based on my experience, I prefer both of those over 513. Overall, I'd give 513 Coffee Shop about a 2/5. This was just my personal experience, and I'm always open to trying a place again because sometimes one drink or one visit doesn't tell the whole story. But for a nearly $7 latte, I expected more -- especially from a drink that was supposed to have marshmallow flavor.

I AM Coffee

4.1

(25 reviews)

So I had an appointment up this way and figured I get a coffee. I was just going to go to a Dunkin'…read moreor place like such but I seen this on Apple Maps and I am so happy I did! Parking is a bit hard to find but there was a lot up the street a bit. I got a Milky Way iced coffee and boy o boy it was amazing! They even had almond milk which I was happy about. I had a cranberry muffin as well and it was very soft and moist. But wait that coffee! I'll be back today to try another flavor cause I have to head that way again!

First time visit and I enjoyed it! Just a nice little 'hole in the wall' mom and pop coffee shop…read more The shop itself was cozy and reminded me of going to my grandparents house...which is never a bad thing. I came here for a work meeting to get away from the office. It was quite and the staff was very accommodating. It took me a bit to figure out what I wanted but settled on a french vanilla, caramel Frappe. It was delicious, ice perfectly blended, and not overly sweet. The atmosphere was very relaxing and a nice break away from crazy work flow. Overall, I enjoyed this coffee shop and hope to go again soon. I enjoyed feeling like I was at my grandparents house, seeing the inspirational quotes/scriptures hanging up, and there was a little prayer box. Genuinely, a delightful coffee experience and worth going to when we live in such a busy world. Hope your visit was as pleasant as mine!

Cafe Continuum

4.5

(12 reviews)

CC is my favorite coffee place in the neighborhood. It is both comfortable and refined. The coffee…read moreis good, the baristas are chill (occasionally prickly but mostly chill). The selection of merchandise is eclectic in a very original way. While candied fish is not my thing, I'm all about curators who are into that sort of thing. On desserts, the Kouijn Amman (microwaved) came a little short. But that was in part my fault in not asking what the heating mechanism was. I like 'dual vibe' coffee places that are aussi something else (bike shops, book shops, tattoo parlors .. whavever). Purely measured on coffee Continuum would still rate similarly, but the duality doesn't hurt. Not to mention when I asked my barista what the second best coffee shop in OTR was, he gave the correct answer (Collective).

Cafe Continuum, located in OTR, is serving up some delicious matcha and coffee…read more They use ceremonial-grade matcha and you can truly taste its good quality. The menu has such fun, unique flavors, and the shop itself is super cute inside. While it's not a work/study spot (no WiFi), it's perfect for stopping by with friends, browsing, and treating yourself to something delicious. Definitely will be back for their matcha! Service was okay I've been twice and had a great once and just alright for the other.

Moxy Bakery

4.0

(24 reviews)

I just happen to pop in during their happy hour (1 hrs before close) and got an iced coffee and…read moresome pastries for 50% off. It's an adorable little cafe, the staff was friendly, and I got delicious pastries! I got the ham and Cheese pastry for a savory afternoon snack, and I would definitely go back for more if I lived in Cincy!

The bakery items are 10/10! Everything was so fresh. I got the loaded bacon croissant and it was…read morefilled with toppings (bacon, cheese, egg, etc). It was topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. croissant was flakey buttery perfection! The spicy everything bagel was a little twist on a typical everything bagel. It was flakey and buttery like a croissant and it had a cream cheese topping. I got the oat milk blueberry cobbler latte. It was one of their featured lattes. It was alright. I would definitely go her for the bakery items over the coffee.

Carabello Coffee Company

4.7

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