Great spot on Ludlow! Friendly staff, convenient location, and many menu options. I ordered a cappuccino and sketched at a window seat until the sun set. Many visitors are students and the abundant seating makes it a popular study spot. read more

The Upside Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So I don't drink coffee, so take my review what it is. 3.5/5 Food: I got the cinnamon roll (delicious) but it was served semi-warm, the frosting was melted in the middle (delicious) but hard on the outside. The bagel bacon and egg was very basic- bacon crumbles on a well done egg round. Don't try to cut the cinammon roll with the fork, it will break. 4.5/5 service: The service was good, the barista was happy and quick. 5/5 ambiance: a nice coffee shop with art, cozy couches, and different nooks to have private convos. read more

Good snack + drink and very sweet service! The interior has lot of seating, couches, and tables. I had the Nutty Irishman iced coffee and a Gouda and egg on plain bagel. Both great! read more

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This place was hopping at 4pm on a Thursday! There was a lot of seating with mostly college students working on their laptops or chatting with friends. When I first walked in, I didn't think I'd find a place to sit but I found a little corner with a metal chair and a small table so camped out there and read a book. Service was slow for a coffee shop but I did enjoy my Almond Joy Latté once I got it. The drink was served in a large mug, not a to-go cup, which was a nice touch. read more

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Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating. Great selection of coffee drinks and a full bar for later in the day. Service was polite but a bit slow. Impressed by the bourbon and rye selection read more

The Upside Brew - View of the bar decent selection of bourbon and ryes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Lydia and Gabe were awesome today and love my hot honey lavender latte ! Love the vibe at Upside Brew read more

As a professor at UC. I've made upside brew my weekly writing spot. It hits all the marks. Great coffee, ample seating, light lunches, and stronger beverages as a treat if you hit your writing goal for the day. I've recently been obsessed with the seasonal maple brown sugar latte. The savory pastries are also worth a try. read more

The Upside Brew - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I wanted to try out a new coffee shop and The Upside was great! I got their wild berry refresher and thought it was full of flavor. Sometimes I think they can be watered down but this one was not! I also got a sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and I loved that all the ingredients were made to order and the egg was cooked when I ordered it! They have a cute patio out back that you should check out on a sunny day! read more

Upon entering, I was greeted my Olson with a friendly hello. He and the lady working were welcoming and helpful. I came for a breakfast sandwich that I saw on Google that looked delish. It was quite accurate. I got an oat milk latte that was perfect. Shortly after my sausage, egg, and Gouda croissant came out. Fresh, hot, and tasty. I like the little spice that the sausage has to it. I got a blueberry cheese danish to go that is soft and looks so yummy. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming, which I truly enjoyed. read more

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The Upside Brew is a cozy cafe in the heart of Clifton. We hopped across the street from Two Seven Two Bakery to grab a morning drink and breakfast. Love the rustic vibes. This is a perfect little spot to study, get some work done, or meet up with a friend. There is plenty of seating throughout the cafe on the right when you walk in. The menu of offerings is exactly what you would expect from a coffee shop: hot and cold drinks, smoothies, tea. They also have an assortment of breakfast items from breakfast sandwiches to flatbreads. We opted for the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel on an everything bagel, and a hot chai latte to pair. The breakfast sandwich came out hot and delicious. The bagel was a bit thin and portion size on the smaller end, but it would make for a great snack on the move. Chai latte was tasty, just enough fragrance without tasting too milky. Staff were friendly and worked hard to get all the morning orders out on time. All in all, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Drinks and service are on point. If you're craving a breakfast sandwich, it will do the job. But may need a little more if you're hungry! read more

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Absolute favorite place for coffee in Cincinnati. All of their food that I've had is great. It's such a fun place to hangout and enjoy the Ludlow area. Great service and staff as well. read more

The upside is my favorite hidden gem that I hope people don't discover. I can always get a table and quick service to go. read more

The Upside Brew - The best iced vanilla latte in the city. Always get great service here from Lydia and the team. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This spot is dope. If I lived near by, I have no doubt that I'd be here on the regular. There's street parking and a lot out back. A ton of space inside to pop a squat and get some work done. Plenty of outlets so you can keep your gadgets juiced up and the wifi was strong, too. I absolutely loved all the art work on the walls as well. The service was super friendly and helpful when I asked questions and for suggestions. While I was there, I tried three things. I ordered a latte that was just what I needed, and a breakfast sandwich - yummy. I also ordered the almost paradise smoothie after I was told it was the most popular choice. It came with mango, strawberry, pineapple, OJ, and spinach. It was the perfect balance of sweet while knowing that it was packed full of fruit and rather healthy. Again, I would totally come back, especially if I needed a solid place to work. read more

We adore the charm of this place. Infinite drink selection, fresh yummy food. Friendly and outgoing staff.

awful experience. the owner is rude and the coffee isn't good. avoid this place at all costs.

This coffee shop is 11/10. The service was phenomenal. The coffee that I tried today was the British Islander Macadamia Nut, White Chocolate Mocha which was beyond good . I was shocked on how good the coffee was. I added oat milk to the coffee as well. The coffee shop was very clean and had a really good feel to it. I definitely would come back to try more menu options. Again the staff was super sweet and amazing!!!! Job well done!! read more

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I'd like to put in a good review for Marissa & Cat. I came into the shop Friday & was nicely warmly welcomed in amazingly by Marissa which was so great it made me feel a golden comfortable welcoming that made me feel a whole lot better based on my previous interaction before walking into upside. Kat also assisted Marissa with her great assuring attendance as well. I had ordered a drink & pastry that nicely warmed up for me & requested to confirm before purchasing that I wouldn't be bothered by anyone so I could focus on my work to complete some business that moved me up to the next level. The whole time I was able to stay focused unbothered getting everything I needed completed amazingly perfectly as I wanted. I was so happy & joyful because I was able to successfully complete a huge accomplishment that I had been working up to to complete that day. I write to not just thank Marissa on how she made me feel that day coming in, but to also point out the exceptional service that Marissa with Kats assistance provided that ultimately had me feeling so good by the end of the night that I didn't want to write a review, I needed to write a review to exit the shop before close. I now know because of Marissa directly nicely warmly communicating with me that I am welcomed anytime at Upside from her great verbal communication & warm friendly hosting welcoming skills. Good to be on the Upside! Great place read more

My morning hangout in beautiful Clifton..oat milk latte, smooth and delicious that helps wake me up before embarking on the daily adventures of life. 36 degrees and this latte warms my soul. Comfortable space with customers checking their emails on their phones or laptops, interesting art on brick walls..bagels and pastries..friendly and comfortable atmosphere to relax, sip and dream. I recommend you visit when you are in the neighborhood. Everyone is very friendly and a shout out to Jake, for making my vodka gimlet w fresh lime juice...Happy Hour every day from 3 - 7 pm..super chill and lots of fun! read more

The Upside Brew - Finished ginger turmeric tea..vodka gimlet and Halloween treat..reese's cup candy... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great atmosphere. Quiet, calm and relaxing. Lots of seating options. Good food and drink choices. Of course I only come in during late morning. The service waffles between perfectly lovely and very attentive. read more

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Love this place. The staff is personable and friendly. Great spot for doing homework. Everything I've had from here is fantastic. kudos

Great spot, nice people, horribly inefficient. I just had to cancel a breakfast order because there's no sense of urgency for young people working in the service industry. I watched a young man (the only one cooking/serving) take things to a customer one at a time. She wanted water, then she wanted a lime, then she wanted a fork. Sure, he was nice enough to walk those to her ONE AT A TIME, but that meant everyone (including me) is waiting for him to start actually preparing the food we're waiting on. In the end I had to cancel the order. I stood there for a solid five minutes and he hadn't even STARTED to work in the food of two people ahead of me, so I knew it was a waste of time. Don't get me wrong, this place EVENTUALLY does good work, but unless you want to spend all day waiting on young people to slowly navigate the store (kindly, but slowly) and still not get your food, just go elsewhere. read more

A very nice space to write. Big windows, cool music, interesting mix. I didn't eat, only had a matcha latte which I would probably not order again but my friend had a bourbon spiked chai I'm still thinking about. read more

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I love this coffee shop! Great selection of drinks. Service is great, they are kind. I love the art hanging! There is outdoor seating as well which is great! I ordered a smoothie and it was delicious. read more

The Upside Brew - smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Love the Uoside - it's my favorite coffee shop. Great atmosphere and of course coffee but what makes it special are the baristas. They are what really brings me back. Thx to Nina, Syd, Marissa, Alivia and Megan for making g the Uoside the best! read more

Rude rude rude. Ive left comments before about the poor customer service here. Today, I was there again trying to do work and the music as always was blaring. I knew I'd get dirty looks if I nicely asked if it could be turned down because I had before so I powered through. An older woman went up however and did ask. The girls reluctantly lowered it the tiniest amount and then when she walked away turned to each other and scoffed "this isn't a library" they said for everyone to hear. Completely rude. I'm tired of giving this place more chances. The food and coffee is good but a business shouldn't be rewarded for treating people the way I've witnessed. I've even heard people in Sitwells talk about how unfriendly Upside is so it's not just me. read more

A very nice coffee shop. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean. I like this place - I'll be back. read more

I ordered a Cinnamon Roll Latte and really liked it! The staff noted where I sat and brought it directly over once the drink was ready. There was plenty of seating and the place was really nice. Great place to study, hang out, or see friends! read more

Their chicken salad sandwiches and Almost Paradise smoothies are the best. I also like their interior and it's a nice place to study. This time I tried their British Islander latte. It was decent, but unfortunately it took 25 minutes for me to get my coffee. I guess they forgot to make it because people who ordered after me got their orders before me. When I reminded the person who took my order, they seemed annoyed. I did not get an apology and it was a disappointing experience. The service needs to improve. read more

The Upside Brew - British Islander - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

After seeing this coffee house every single time we go to our favorite Indian restaurant across the street, we finally decided to walk in. We were not disappointed! This is a large and comfortable coffee house with lots of places to sit and work or catch up with a friend. Lots of art work on the wall, which can also be purchased. Most importantly, they serve a great cup of coffee! The vibe is young with it being so close to the University of Cincinnati. I loved it! read more

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Service, seating, ambiance, Frequent visitor,good staff and a lot of space usually to spread out. read more

Great place to plop for some studying / computer work. Positives: - Free parking on Ludlow after 6 PM at metered spaces (weeknights) - Always free unmetered parking aside Burnet Woods if you're willing to park eastward - backup / salvage strategy to go to adjacent coffee shop (Lydias) across the street (or vice versa) - Trivia Wednesday nights Negatives: - Trivia Wednesday nights If you love the historic feels of Ludlow and you're looking to be a coffee shop urchin, you're going to low Upside. read more

Definitely recommend. Upside has become a frequent stop in my routine before heading to work. Friendly staff and great service 10/10!!!! read more

The Upside Brew - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food. Great service. You go to the bar and order. Not sure what to drink - ask the bar tender for a recommendation. Just tell them what alcohol base you prefer. read more

The Upside Brew - Yes - there is a line. Seems to move pretty quickly. Don't forget to take your drink with you. Brewed Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This may be my new favorite coffee shop! I'm not sure what it was, but this space really transported me... I felt like I wasn't in Cincinnati anymore. I really love the exposed brick and beautiful local artwork. You can tell that they do a good job of curating the artwork, this was one of the few times where I really wanted to pause and look at the artwork in a coffee shop. I would definitely want to own some of these pieces. You know what's more beautiful than the artwork here? The customer service. I would be shocked if the gentleman who helped me wasn't the owner, he seemed bound and determined to connect with each customer and make recommendations. He upsold me on an addition to my flatbread and I wasn't even mad about it... Take my money, Upside Brew! My cold brew was delicious and kept me caffeinated while I worked. I will ABSOLUTELY be back to enjoy this beautiful space and awesome customer service. Cheers, Upside! read more

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Great for my first time being there! The place is spacious, has a lot of seating, and great staff! The time of ordering and getting the drinks was almost instant. I got the iced lavender latte which was great! The lavender was done tastefully but not too strong which was perfect. Definitely wanting to come back and try the other items on the menu! read more

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Great people, great coffee, great art, incredible service, drinks and atmosphere! I would definitely recommend it.

Really cool at atmosphere for a drink and working. The breakfast bagel sandwich was a little scant, not a lot of flavor. But iced lavender latte was on point! read more

The Upside Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Coffee is decent but nothing special going on. I love that they use reusable cups if you are staying in the cafe for a while. I have only had good experiences with baristas however, sometimes the employees are way too loud for the environment making it hard to do work without headphones. read more

such a great spot to pop a squat and knock out some work while enjoying a coffee. The vibes in here are great + they had amazing music playing--didn't even feel like I had to put in my headphones. The artwork on the walls was stunning as well! It seemed like all the pieces were all from local artists, I saw one woman bringing in some new pieces while I sat. The lemon loaf was moist and super flavorful but I could've used a tad bit more lavender in my coffee. Definitely will be spending a lot of summer mornings here and you should too! read more

The Upside Brew - Honey lavender latte + lemon loaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My favorite coffee shop in Cincinnati. Staff is so down to earth and patient with all of their customers. Biggest thing for me is the accessibility! They have a ramp inside of the shop that makes it easy for customers to order. Additionally, there's a QR code that allows you to order ahead if that's more convenient for you. Every wall is covered in art that is available for you to purchase. During the weekend evenings they offer live music and trivia which is super fun! For students this is a great spot just because of how late the shop is open. I come here every time before work and order a British islander or a cinnamon honey cappuccino. I've had the food as well and it's very good. Coffee is very reasonably priced, can't really say the same for the food but still decent! The atmosphere combined with some of the best lattes and cappuccinos I've had- it's great to knock out a few papers or catch up with a friend read more

The Upside Brew - British Islander Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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