This Mt. Washington location of Sebastian has been on my list since it opened and I finally made it…read moreover. My real mission was to shop for mums at a nursery but one must have sustenance first. I got an enormous Kouign-amann and a lemon-blueberry scone, with an iced vanilla latte, to go. The Kouign-amann was magnificent-- different than others I've had in that it was light and fluffy (more croissant-like) vs the tightly-packed layers I've had elsewhere where. Yes, I'm becoming a Kouign-amann connoisseur of sorts [flips hair nonchalantly]. It was very nice with a crunchy crystallized sugar at in the bottom (or top, depending on how you approach it!). The scone was covered in lemony glaze and was light and flaky. Very very good! I took both sweets home to split with hubs. My latte was good - needed a little more espresso oomf but otherwise just fine. It's a cozy spot, with indoor seating and some outdoor as well. Very popular - I was there on a Sunday morning. The parking situation is mildly intimidating, especially if unfamiliar with the area. A few spots out front and some metered street parking. There appear to be more parking but much of it have signs staking claim for other businesses. Bottom line, you'll find parking but may have a short walk.

Very modern and cozy local coffee house with a typical coffee menu. However, these store has a…read moregreen thumb who supplies the plants. They are very complimentary and appealing. However, the best part about is the baked items! The cashier was very patient with me describing the delicious treats that I was choosing from. The almond croissant looked great, the chocolate croissant appeared to be fresh out of the oven, and what I chose was a crème brûlée baked treat called KOUIGN AMANN!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!! Reading the website, they import the flower and butter for their baked goods. A reason why they're so delicious!

Drink of choice: Oat cappuccino with cinnamon powder. 10/10…read more Pastry of choice: Twice baked chocolate almond croissant and it did not disappoint! 10/10 Love the atmosphere of this place, you have your choice to sit in one of three rooms, along with outdoor seating too. Which is so nice in the cooler months :) Sweet workers, cool area of town, would definitely recommend

Staff were friendly, and the restaurant was spotless. Knocking off a couple of stars because their…read morecaramel latte had a very medicinal taste :( was not great. Maybe some of their other drinks could be good, but this one missed the mark.

We came for a Saturday morning. I got some canned fish; a unique thing that this place is known…read morefor. Mine was fine and as expected. They give you a can, enough bread (The bread is great), some olives, and a little bit of lemon to cut the fish tang. If you want a nice cafe with some canned fish this is a great place. All positive parts of this review are about the canned fish. My mocha was standard fair. It was ok. Not something to come back for. The place is really loud on a Saturday morning. Not an easy place to talk or hear anything. My kids... this is where the review really is. My kids eat out at places like this a lot. Their opinion on avocado toast is very well informed. The bread they were given was soggy and gross. Not something that was acceptable. There was so much mayo on these that you could have put them on the gill and fried them. Really gross. It was all over the avocado too. They hated it. I hated it. My kids were so unhappy with this toast that they went to the counter to ask for new bread. This place was more than happy to charge for a new slice of bread. Will not come back. There are other, better places.

This isn't the first time I've been, but I came with a larger group of coworkers last week. I…read moreordered one of the seasonal drinks, a Salted Olive Oil latte, and it was DELICIOUS! There is a varied selection of seating, from large tables to individual ones. They have a beautiful interior and quiet atmosphere to catch up with friends or get some work done.

Super cute spot that is supported by the CH community. I got a chocolate croissant, but I wish is…read morewhat warm or more of a cream. It has this two chocolate sticks that may have melted if properly warmed. I'd go back to try the broccoli cheese quiche. It would be nice if they had more seating either inside or outside. It's a quick stop in and go spot. Friendly efficient staff

Such a cute spot in College Hill! The pastries are absolutely delicious! It's a pretty small space…read moreon the inside with 6 seats or so and then some tables outside for outdoor seating. We came early on a weekend and were served right away! Got a collection of pasties, savory and sweet, that were all superb. I would put these right at the top of the list of pastries in Cincinnati! Will definitely be back!

Cute in there, smaller, connected right next to a Lagree studio (workout), parking is limited. But…read morethe drinks were amazing! They didn't have the dot cake match latte that I wanted but I got the smoores instead. It was soo good! They also have black raspberry chip syrup that we put in coffee and it tasted just like graeters ice cream! Definitely will come back here to try their rotating menu/syrups.

Stopped here in a whim while I was in the area. I came early and street parking was easy to find…read more This place is cute and all the workers friendly. By 8:30 almost all seats were taken inside the day that I went. The coffee was mediocre, which is my reasoning for the 3 stars. Service and ambiance were definitely 4-5 stars but I honestly wouldn't return for the coffee.

Absolutely amazing we also got cheesecake that looks delicious and the strawberry crunch croissant…read morewas absolutely amazing! Great customer service!!

I enjoy frequenting bakeries and I'm not really in the habit of price checking when I try a new…read moreplace. My two fruit desserts (one strawberry and one raspberry) totaled nearly $30, out pricing my favorite Cincinnati bakeries. The fruit desserts are okay, they look nicer than they taste. The whipped filling has an off-putting aftertaste that leads me to believe it is oil and not cream based. Both had a white chocolate shell, it tasted alright, but broke apart very easily and did not hold. I did pick these up after 5 pm so the quality could have deteriorated some. The cake inside of my strawberry pastry was curdled and gritty. Aside from the pastries, they used a thin plastic oversized to-go box. The lid broke open and wouldn't shut. For this price point I'd recommend bakeries like Two Seven Two or Brown Bear, which have much more limited menus, but in turn priorize fresher ingredients and higher quality!

What a gem! My best friends and I had a girls' day downtown and decided to try Layans Crepes, and…read morewe are already talking about when we'll go back. I ordered the Strawberry Cheesecake Crepe, and it was absolutely incredible! It was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. We all shared bites (because you have to!), and everything was outstanding. The Triple Drizzle Delight was absolutely delicious, and the Velvet Chicken Crepe was honestly to die for. Sweet or savory, you really can't go wrong. To make the experience even better, the owner was working by himself because his staff had called in sick. Despite being short-handed, he was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of every customer. You could tell he takes pride in his business, and it showed in both the food and the service. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions, and every bite was delicious. I truly can't say enough good things about this place. The only thing to know before you go has nothing to do with the restaurant itself. If you're driving downtown, plan to pay for parking in a garage. If there's a big event happening nearby, parking can get a little pricey. Don't let that stop you, though. Layans Crepes is absolutely worth the trip! We'll definitely be back!

We ordered the Dubai Chocolate crepe. It was fantastic. Literally…read more I'm not sure if I should term it as a small business, but it felt like a family owned business. I have a soft corner for these and I hope you give this a try if you are in the Cincinnati area.

This spot has such good vibes! It's peaceful and beautiful on the inside. It's also open late which…read moreis so rare for a coffee shop. We were able to visit on a weeknight for a cozy bedtime drink. We had nearly the whole place to ourselves so I'd love to see more people utilize this quiet lovely spot for studying or socializing. While we just got a drink, the food menu looked delish. They had a hot honey and goat cheese toast that looked amazing. Their seasonal fall drink menu was also super unique; the barista recommended the sweet potato chai which had cinnamon bun notes and I noticed an apple lemonade too?! Yum. We got two of the menu classics. The Lavender London Fog and the Golden Milk Tea Latte. I didn't get strong lavender notes until the end when I noticed the syrup had settled all on the bottom. I would have used a stirrer in retrospect. But I still enjoyed my drink a lot. My husband told me that he liked how the golden milk had notes of turmeric- I had to explain what golden milk was haha! He really enjoyed it for his first one. The barista was friendly and patient with us and our toddler, who was practicing walking all over the shop. Oh, and parking is a breeze- there is public parking right outside the shop in a convenient lot. Definitely will be back, this spot is a huge asset to the neighborhood.

I've been in a few times for networking meetups, but this time I stopped in not too long after they…read morecelebrated their 6 year anniversary. I loved all the new additions and added menu items. They have really expanded their food options and gotten really creative with their seasonal drinks. They also offer their own coffee beans for purchase and other items. I didn't get to try it when I stopped in, but was excited to see the birthday flight on the menu. It looks like something really fun to try and share with a friend, sampling 4 different drinks from the menu (for an excellent price). Service was great, even on a day where they seemed pretty busy. They kept the line down and kept conversation with the customers so it didn't feel like a wait. Lastly, I love the expansion of the community information at the front counter. It gives the coffee shop a true feeling of "all are welcome here" and support for each other.