When I lived in Covington this was my favorite place to go and sit for a bit! They always have amazing local art on the walls, and if you want something delicious that will give you energy..I recommend a Tiger with alllll the espresso shots. read more

Feels like a family run coffee/ cafe. Very close to home so it's walking distance. Super strong latte's so I love that

Always amazing Pistachio muffin is very good ( and very green ) No but seriously , always a good ambiance for this place read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Pistachio muffin :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

Hands down, the BEST chai in the area. I would drive 30min to get their spicy dirty chai latte. Already thinking about it. They get 2 stars deducted because the place is dirty. Walls, floors, doors, etc. all need a thorough scrubbing. And it is consistently dirty - I am not basing it on just one visit but on multiple through the course of the years. read more

Walk in and take a look around. The entry door has been broken for over a year. The ceiling tiles are disgusting, discolored and black, mold? The floors are destroyed. The furniture is falling apart. Even if the food and drinks are enjoyable, the lack of care and cleanliness is alarming. These aren't opinions, purely observation. Whoever owns this place, do better. read more

Normally love this place but y'all please change your online hours!!! Nothing is more disappointing than double checking someplace is open online then when you show up it's closed. read more

This cafe sits adjacent to the high school and draws a local crowd, but I picked it because it was relatively close to the airport. The menu is old school but broad, with various bagel sandwiches and pastries complementing a range of coffee, tea, and smoothies. I got a spiced chai latte. It was good, but I would say the sugar and spice were stronger than any actual tea flavor. My pistachio muffin was likewise sweet but the nut flavor elevated things. It was a quick and easy experience despite the place being fairly busy, and though it wasn't perfectly aligned with what I would have wanted, it was good for a community care. read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Pistachio muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

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Been a few times since moving nearby up the street. My order has been wrong on multiple occasions. Not sure how an iced mocha turned into a hot caramel latte! My buddy ordered a drink and it was essentially undrinkable. On a busy day, it feels like our business isn't wanted. Last time, the girl at the register was overwhelmed and covered in sharpie while getting barked at by another employee. Overall not great vibes and will never be returning. read more

Ordered two Rachel's to go plus tomato bisque. Soup was awesome. The sandwiches had no cheese, the Rachel comes with cheese. Dressing was delightful. It could have used more turkey and the turkey had a "gamey" taste to it. Love RT and coffee flavored drinks are fabulous! read more

Always great coffee here. Lots of cute local art on the walls, and my wife's favorite baked goods. They often have nonstandard black coffee which is nice. They also breakfast sandwiches which are good. People there are nice and orders go fast. read more

Very cool coffee shop! The first time I came was years ago and it was more hole-in-the-wall than it is now. They had only a few tables and it was very sparse inside. Now, they've got a ton more tables and couches. A lot of people like hanging in here. I saw retired folks, students, etc. It seems like a popular place now! The space is fairly large and it can host a lot of people. I was surprised how many people were there as we sat. We had arrived around 10:30 on a Wednesday. There was even a line at the register. I got the lavender latte with almond milk. It was bit more frothy on top than I needed. It was pretty decent. My friends got regular coffee, an iced toasted marshmallow latte, and an iced tea. They all enjoyed it! This is one of my friends' favorite spots and I can see why. It's a great atmosphere and the staff seems pretty nice. The place could be a little brighter and the bathrooms could be a little less jank. I'm glad I got to return ! I'm open to trying other syrups for the lattes. One issue is parking. There aren't a ton of spots and it can fill up very quickly! Still, it's worth checking out! read more

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It's an old cute place just about 15 minutes south of Cincinnati! I went in cause someone's review talked about a chai and I love chai so had to chai it. It didn't disappoint. I got it medium iced with a double shot and pumpkin. I also tried their pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie which was phenomenal! The girl who took my order was really sweet! The only thing that threw me off was that I didn't hear my name called when my drink was ready (I was sitting at a table near the front and the pick-up counter is toward the back) so it was sitting there for a minute. I hope to go back and have their food. Keep it up RTC! read more

This is a nice place but do better!!! I order a bacon & egg croissant. The sandwich would have been great!! but I got 1 slice of bacon folded over on the sandwich. I felt like I was eating a bread sandwich. I know prices are high but don't cut back and then still charge me full fee. I can order an order of bacon and get 3 slices but on the sandwich I get 1 and I could bearly taste it. If you're gonna charge almost $7 for a bacon and egg sandwich give me what I paid for, I did not order a bread sandwich!!! DO BETTER!!!! read more

I wish this place had more locations sooooo bad. If it was located in Covington I'd walk there every day. Such a cute little coffee shop with great coffee sandwiches and smoothies read more

Pretty upset about ordering a THICK CUT bacon egg and cheese croissant and opening it to find the thinnest bacon you could possibly find. Falsely advertised as (Thick Cut) on their menu. Also on my order was a Black Eye caramel w/ room no sugar and somehow sugar ended up the coffee. Not happy with my experience at all and drove thirty minutes as this used to be the best coffee shop around. read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Supposed to be THICK CUT bacon. Blatant lie on this cafes part. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

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Being a remote worker can wear on your mental health... Especially when quarantine/covid forces you to stay at home, ultimately leading to all the stir-crazy feels. After being vaccinated, I've been cautious but a bit more adventurous in trying to work remotely at coffee shops again. It's been really great having a space to escape, caffeinate, and be productive. The seating inside has been spaced out to allow for social distancing. Everyone also wears a mask when they aren't seated/eating/drinking. The staff is so nice and I always feel welcomed when I come in. I also really appreciate all the sugar free sweetener flavors they have. They do such a great job of creating a cozy environment here. I do wish they had cold brew coffee, but I typically settle for an iced americano and that does the job. I'll definitely be back! read more

Wonderful cafe, friendly people. I'd give them a 5 instead of a 4, except they charge you more than they say they will on the menu. I pointed this out to them a week ago but they don't fix it, which is disappointing. read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Notice how the actual charges are higher than the menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

I love this place. It's a great neighborhood coffee shop just like on the set of Friends. I ordered a decaf coffee with shit of coconut flavoring. Very tropical. My friend and I also ordered lunch a tuna salad on a pita and my friend had the chicken salad in a spinach wrap. Their coffee menu is huge and they have about 15 different flavors. It's a great place to hangout read more

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It's quite a good place. We had an Almond Frappe and a Mango Smoothie. We wanted to have some hot food as well like a sandwich but they had closed on that since it was a Sunday evening and they were to close in about an hour. They only had muffins and some cakes available which we were not in a mood to have. Almond Frappe had a weird initial taste but I liked it after a few sips. Mango smoothie was good. A lot of space indoors to sit. However, you get a little claustrophobic feeling since the walls are too packed with something or the other. Natural light is less too. However, they have an outdoor seating which is fairly comfortable. Overall, a nice cafe but I guess I'll explore more read more

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My chai tea was great, but I felt really uneasy due to two of their guests. One seemed to be belligerently tripping out and another was carrying around a knife and disrupting people at their tables. I brought it to the attention of the manager on duty, but both are apparently regular customers who have never caused a problem. What?! I was made to feel like I was in the wrong for even mentioning it. It's really unfortunate too, because they have clearly worked hard to be one of the only coffee shops that offers dine-in since COVID. read more

The staff is friendly and works well under pressure - they're pretty much always busy! They have the best chai in town (big train brand). Their muffins are really good too. There are a lot of different kinds of drinks to choose from. That said...I debated between 3-4 stars because it never seems that clean in there. Partially due to the poor lighting, I imagine, but they also have a ventilation issue and it's been very smokey about 50% of the times I've been there (cooking smoke, not cigarettes). The ceiling also looks grubby and has areas where dirt and dust has built up. I understand they're family run and maybe updates that would make it appear cleaner/better ventilated are just not in the budget...but they do so much business that I would think they could take a few steps to improve these things. read more

stopped in today and per my grandma, who only orders chai at coffee shops, the raspberry chai is the best she's ever had. read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - raspberry chai and an iced strawberry matcha (the anti-hero) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

The service was meh. The 5 teenagers running the show acted like they had better things to do, like talking to each other. We stood, waiting for help. I finally just interrupted them. They didn't have plates for our pastries, so we ate on paper bags. No one announced when our drinks were ready so I had to just stumble into the fact they were just sitting off to the side. The muffin was good. The donuts were terrible. My chai was nothing. Just warm milk with a hint of flavor. Also there was 2 inches of foam... gross. Why? The tables and chairs are just falling apart and the place is just so cluttered it appears filthy. I won't go back. read more

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How have I lived in Northern Kentucky for my entire life and just found this cafe? My mom and I came here just for coffee, but we will be back to enjoy some of their food as well! My mom got the Cafe Au Lait and I got an iced americano with almond milk and the coffee was fresh and we really liked the roasts they have. I also feel like their prices are great for the high quality! They follow all the social distancing guidelines and we felt really safe getting coffee here. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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I love this little cafe, I come here all the time before work. The ONLY reason I put 4 stars is because the blueberry & pomegranate smoothie is discontinued . It was my favorite! please bring it back !!!!!! read more

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So, this coffee shop is on my way to work so I decided to stop, everyone raves about it in NKY. I got a vanilla iced coffee; disgusting. I literally took 2 sips of my 5 dollar coffee...I thought might as well went to Starbucks and got a overpriced mediocre coffee..I also got a Lemon poppy seed muffin and IT WAS AMAZING. I didn't return for awhile because I was so disappointed in my coffee ..but today I gave them a second chance, I opted for a vanilla iced latte ...ALOT BETTER. I love it! I also got a red velvet muffin, it was pretty good! Would go back just hope the good coffee continues on my 3 trip! read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Iced Vanilla latte w oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

Easily the least friendly coffee shop I've ever had the misfortune of visiting. Barista loosing her mind and being rude, talking about customers to co-workers. Awful. read more

I don't drink coffee, but I love this local coffee shop. First, all of their baked goods are homemade by the owners. They're delicious. I highly recommend the muffins and chocolate chip cookies. Second, they have a good tea selection. When I visited today, they had raw organic honey, which absolutely thrilled me!! I take my tea with honey and lemon. I had the tropical green, and it was delicious. Again, I don't drink coffee, but they have a huge selection. My friend ordered a raspberry chai latte, and she said it was amazing. She currently lives in Lexington, and she said she can't find a chai down there that's nearly as good as Reality Tuesday's. Yes, the shop could use a thorough cleaning, but it's an old building. It's definitely not "disgusting." The baristas were cleaning while I was there today. Keep in mind that this is a local family-owned business. They're not some huge company, who can afford to completely renovate every few years. It's a great hometown coffee shop! It's cozy and quiet. I'd definitely recommend it. read more

I've been stopping into Reality Tuesday for years. I love this spot. It's warm and welcoming. There is plenty of seating options and reasonably quite. My favorite thing is that they display local artist's art pieces and even sell them. All of their drinks are phenomenal. Staff is always polite and accommodating. I can't recommend this place more highly. read more

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A local favorite. Friendly staff, great food and drinks, and welcoming setting. This is a place I love to take friends or family to sit down and catch up, while also introducing them to a local business. There is always a delightful selection of baked goods on display, or you can order a custom breakfast or other sandwich. I like to try their seasonal rotation of drinks, but i most often order a toasted marshmallow latte with a bagel sandwich. Parking can be tight at peak hours, but well worth the trip. read more

This place has such charm! If I lived close I could definitely see hanging out here often to get caffeinated. It's a smaller space with cozy seating. Definitely has that neighborhood coffee shop vibe. Most impressive was their super yummy selection of baked goods. The standout was the pistachio muffin with chocolate drizzle and the cake donut. The chocolate chip muffin was also delicious. I love that their large coffee is TRULY LARGE. It had great, robust flavor. Highly recommend. read more

At Reality Tuesday, you will find a less-snooty, grassroots and more laidback coffee shop environment, which is quite nice. No aggravating background music, either. The staff are lovely, patient and oozing hospitality. I am not a coffee shop lover (I shy away from the little bites-and nibbles foodstuffs that coffee shops are notorious for serving, and I'm not a coffee fanatic), but I was meeting a friend who loves RT and he wasn't going to be convinced to go elsewhere. The place was very busy too when we arrived, but the cozy space intelligently utilizes every square foot of space that it has with plenty of tables and chairs, without feeling cramped or intrusive (high top tables alternating with low, cushioned armchairs, etc.). We found a fabulous selection of delicious coffee drinks and other beverages at RT that rival any commercial chain coffee shop, at the same prices too (this is quite admirable for a one-shop independent, and attests to the fact why they have been in business for 15+ years). If RT was in my neck of the woods, I would honestly pick them over a Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts any day of the week. My kiddo had a java chip Frappuccino and loved every slurp. I had the BEST chai tea latte that I've ever sipped, and it was their "skinny" version. Suffice to say that RT's skinny version was ridiculously rich and creamy and flavorful. The in-house pastry selection looked mouthwatering as well, with an assortment of frosted cookies, Danishes, cheesecakes and muffins. We split a slice of the espresso rum cheesecake, and admittedly, I wasn't impressed - personally, I make a much better cheesecake. It was very dry and overbaked and crumbled under our forks. My friend loved his cookies though, and I was covetously eyeballing one of the most delicious looking treats I have ever seen (a GERMAN CHOCOLATE DANISH!). The lunch food was "meh", I didn't love my salad (but my daughter liked her BBQ chicken quesadilla). Based on the staff, homemade pastries, coffee/beverage selections for the prices and the chill environment, I would definitely rank RT as one of my better coffee shop experiences. And if you ARE a fan of the coffee shop scene, then you will love RT. read more

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This is a quaint coffee shop that also serves pastries and lunch. Located in a small strip center on Dixie Highway in Park Hills, it has an eclectic interior with a variety of tables, a few booths and even some Barcaloungers. Since I'm not a coffee drinker, I've landed here several times for lunch and have always been pleased. I've tried the tomato basil ravioli soup, the turkey club, a grilled chicken salad, and a mozzarella pizza. The chalkboard behind the counter is covered with various beverage options and there are always tempting muffins and cookies in the bakery case. It seems like patrons linger here, so if you want more than a beverage, you might want to call ahead. The food service seems a little slow, but the employees are always friendly. read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

It's a cool spot but it's certainly not a quick stop, and my drink never tastes the same. One day it's the best latte I've ever had the next day it tastes burnt and watery. Way too expensive to be missing the mark like that consistently. read more

Good coffee, good danishes and bear claws, great services. Give the place some business.

This was a perfect place for a quick stop for coffee and fresh baked pastries. The staff was super friendly, making us feel welcome and service was excellent. We were there about 10am so the selection wasn't as great, but what was left was still amazing! I will come back here to stock up on desserts to serve at my next dinner party, for sure. My spiced chai latte and blueberry scone was delicious, and I wish I'd seen the pumpkin and cream cheese muffins when I made my order selection as i would have gotten one of those, too. My son had a cheese danish which they warmed for him, and a huge Frappe. The atmosphere is eclectic and intimately dark and smoky without the stench of cigarettes. Instead of stopping at a chain for your next hot beverage fix, stop here instead. read more

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I've heard about Reality Tuesday on WNKU, and must have driven past here dozens of times, but it wasn't until I got together for coffee with a friend that I learned how cool this place really is. Right along the Park Hills stretch of Dixie Highway (near the double traffic lights), this local coffee shop has a massive interior filled with tables, nooks for working in, lots of power outlets, and even a lounge area with couches. Step up to the counter and meet a smiling face of a young barista. Reality Tuesday serves up a variety of coffees and can make anything you would order at a chain. I went with my go-to item: a caramel mocha. It was spot on, actually, better than the chain because I could taste the coffee and caramel flavoring. It wasn't overpowered with sweetness. My friend and I spent a few hours chatting here without feeling rushed to leave. It was a great atmosphere to relax and catch up. He even mentioned that he "camped out" at Reality Tuesday for a few days when the electric was out at his house. Everyone is very welcoming here. There's not really a type of clientele at this coffee shop. I saw a mother and child, a group of teens wearing Notre Dame hoodies, young professionals on their lap tops, and two retired guys shooting the breeze. To compliment this, Reality Tuesday offers more than just coffee, they have different kinds of tea as well as pastries and baked goods to nibble on. If you're looking for some java, a work space, or just a place to congregate in Covington / Park Hills, Reality Tuesday is your place. Price per person: $4.00 read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

Good coffee and service with a smilee we. Left nothing to be desired. Try the Jack Bauer size

We were headed out for a little trip to the Carolinas and coffee was a necessity. I had my eyes peeled for something that was close to the road and not a Starbucks - and then I saw a sign for this place. It was about a mile from the interstate, and I'm so glad we stopped. We grabbed a few pastries - Caramel-frosted donut, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and a Lemon-Poppyseed Muffin - and everything was darn tasty. My Pumpkin Latte was good, not too bitter like it tends to be at independent coffee shops. Better labeling of the pastries would be appreciated though! read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Sweet treats :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky

I say this a lot, but his place truly has my heart. Way back when I was in high school, this was the place to be. Now as a young adult, this is where neighbors work and friendly faces come for coffee and a treat. The service is BEYOND kind and welcoming. Almost every time I'm here I see the owners back behind the bar helping or in the kitchen baking. The baked goods are all homemade by Bill, the owner and they're some of the most delicious in Cincinnati. His cheesecakes are to die for. They are a coffee shop, so the food isn't always as efficient because they don't make it in a full scale kitchen, but nevertheless they do a good job at getting it out on time and together. If you're visiting, try the blended drinks, smoothies or just a latte. I'm boring and get a vanilla latte everywhere I go but they have one of the best I've had because they don't skimp on the shots of espresso. Worth the trip every time!! read more

Reality Tuesday Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Park Hills, Kentucky