what a absolutely love spot! I came here to read and do some work, it is a perfect environment for it! The sunlight coming in through the windows illuminates the place nicely, there is beautiful local art on the walls, and the music they played gave a soft touch! The guys behind the counter were very kind and I saw them take time to chat with many of their regulars making this spot even more special! I got a breakfast sandwich which was filling and delicious, the peppered turkey on it gave it a nice zing! the Carmel Latte was very smooth and not too sweet! 10/10 experience! read more

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I was seeking a local coffee shop in the neighborhood to work from and this one fit the bill! I loved the neighborhood feel of it- lots of locals in and out, the staff seemed to know their regulars, and were equally friendly to this newcomer. The prices were fair and the place was comfortably and cozy. Seating is limited, but midday, I was able to grab a table. I could see it being questionable in the mornings when they're busier. I hung out until close on the day I came in, and didn't feel rushed out. It was a great place to grab a coffee and hang for a couple of hours. If I find myself in the neighborhood looking to hang for a bit and/or grab a coffee, I'll be sure to stop in again! read more

This place has the best coffee beans in columbus. Hands down. They roast their own beans which I appreciate. Their Brazil roast is so smooth. I go out of my way to buy beans at Upper Cup. read more

Best chai I've had in a long time! I'm visiting from out of state and am bummed I can't come more often.

Yes!! Go. It's great. There's a parking lot for mobile commuters. Come along! You're greeted from the street, the aromas are present from the outside in & began with a couple outdoor seating situated over a bright sunlight, no shade. It's welcoming upon entry. The interior has cool art attached to the exposed brick walls with a floor to ceiling storefront window, loaded with plants. The ambiance is moved by the great choice of urban music, a total vibe. With ample staff and a mere full house, I was able to quickly place an order that was swiftly made. They were out of an ingredient but offered to supplement it. Product was great with a fair value. Service was wonderful. Not good for large groups, tables are tiny. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Sandwich, turkey eggs and cheese with Carmel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Upper Cup Coffee at 79 Parsons Avenue is located at the edge of downtown and Olde Towne East (I'd definitely say it's an OTE business). The coffee is great, and it's just down the street from my apartment. Super convenient and friendly staff and good service. It has a great neighborhood coffee shop vibe. There's seating inside (and outdoors in warm weather), but I always grab mine to go. It's a popular spot, with people working on laptops or catching up over coffee. It's a great location and there are many business on Parsons and the surrounding area that you can stop into as well. Definitely recommend and worth checking out! Website is www.uppercupcoffee.com. read more

Great little coffee shop. The sense of community is very apparent. The coffee has a unique flavor; it took me a little while to get used to it, but nonetheless, it was good! The PBJ Sandwich was excellent. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Coffee & PBJ Sandwhich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

By far the best latte i've had in columbus. I got a vanilla latte with oat milk and it was the perfect mix of flavors. It's sweet but you can still taste the coffee. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte w/ Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

10/10 for service, cappuccino, price, and experience. I shall be coming back! This really felt like a community place filled with locals who are so friendly to new comers like me. Love! read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I will say a very very nice first experience here. We were at a breakfast spot nearby and walked by. I had to stop because it is just such a quintessential coffee aestheric. You feel welcomed walking in immediately and can smell the coffee roasting. I ordered a vanilla latte customized with only 1 pump of vanilla (and they use MONIN which is excellent) and received it very quickly though they were steady. The Barista was a young woman and super friendly....and got my drink spot on!! It was delicious and even served with a cute latte design on top. I would come back to try more on the menu. There is food there also but I did not indulge. And the coffee menu was varied enough as well. Congrats Upper Cup!! read more

Can you love a place you've only been to once and won't be at again for some time? Most definitely. There's a lot to love about Upper Cup: Bright interior Friendly staff good coffee made-to-order breakfast sandwiches reasonable prices chess boards But my favorite thing was the gratitude journals up front where people could write what they were grateful for. I challenge you to flip through those for more than 30 seconds without smiling. Great way to start your day. read more

Love the ambiance in here, super cute. I got a sugar-free vanilla latte, and it was very sweet and delicious. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The coffee is amazing! I love the taste. I always order an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and add cinnamon! My go-to! The service is always fast and friendly. The music is good. It's on the smaller side but there are still various places to sit to accommodate the vibe you want! read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband loves coffee and while in Columbus we decided to stop by this cute little neighborhood coffee shop. We enjoyed everything about Upper Cup Coffee the feel and ambience. He ordered coffee, I ordered green tea and we shared a Spicy Turkey sandwich, which was delicious! We give it 4 stars all across the board! read more

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I finally made it to the Old Towne East location of UpperCup and I'm so glad I did. I just so happened to be in the neighborhood and desperately in need of a pick me up and I got just that at this Black-owned establishment. For starters, they have a parking lot, which makes it so easy to run in and grab a cup of coffee. Once entering it's hard to miss the vibrant colors of the wonderful local art on the walls and the luscious plants soaking up the sunlight from the giant windows facing the street. They have upbeat music playing, a good selection of seating, and it has a whole vibe... I liked it! The service wasn't super friendly as I barely got a few words from the person that took my order, but my drink was delicious. I ordered a vanilla oat milk iced latte and I usually nurse my coffee, but I downed it much quicker than I normally would. Next time I'm in the area and in need of a bit of caffeine, I'll be back. read more

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I've been on a journey trying new coffee shops around the city! And coffee shop has some goooood coffee!! I got the Carmel Iced Latte with Oatmilk! Which was phenomenal, the service was great. The atmosphere seemed as though it had a cool / laid back vibe. I got my coffee to go and by oh boy was I happy with my order! Thank you Upper Cup Coffee!! If you are in the area, or just wanting to try a new place, stop by Upper Cup and get some coffee! read more

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Outta towner here from Oakland California ... came to have some tea to kill time before my flight maaaan this place chill AF everyone knows the people who comes in or so it feels employees were nice and welcoming good music ... I'll be back when I'm in Columbus Ohio might've found my little tea spot to hit out here. Brian & Dave from Headies told me about y'all so I had to pull up before getting on my plane back to Cali. Thank y'all I like this place ALOTTaBit read more

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Small coffee shop with a great vibe. The staff is friendly and I love that the counter is covered with different stickers. I got a vanilla latte and it was very smooth, not too sweet and a great price. Its was around 3.50 for 12oz. The baristas do latte art which is a nice touch. It looks like they also have some food options that sound appetizing. If you're in the nationwide children's area, I would definitely come here for my caffeine fix read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Counter sticker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The iced Americano is my favorite. It gives me life! Staff is attentive. There are is always local art hanging up in the shop!

An amazing community spot to get delicious coffee, yummy sandwiches and meet solid people. This was my go to work from home not at home spot for 3 to 4 years and one of the things I miss most after I moved! read more

Working in the vicinity of Upper Cup for the majority of my career has allowed me many of spiced Chai and on a rare past occasion, a seat on one their cozy couches for a meeting or to catch up on some paperwork. The vibe is chill, quiet, and cozy, with original artwork adorning the walls. They are always busy, but efficient, as well as friendly. The staff seem to be doing a great job with social distancing guidelines too. And the Chai served is not overly milky, and has a nice spice to it. Today I tried a cronut for the first time and it was absolutely heavenly. Basically the lightest, fluffiest, and most perfect glazed donut without being too crusty or flaky if that makes any sense. I enjoy small coffee shops, and Upper Cup is one of my favorites. If you are in the Old Towne East area I would recommend stopping in and checking it out! read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Cronuts! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

As an avid coffee drinker and cafe aficionado, I would have to definitely say Upper Cup Coffee is one of my top coffee shops in Columbus. I haven't been to the Gahanna location yet for this location is the closest to me and my place of work. This shop is charming, chill, and definitely for eclectic people. I have met some of the coolest people through Upper Cup and the Old Towne East community seem absolutely awesome. They roast their beans here and you essentially get the from-roast-to-cup here on many occasions. I am a diehard fan of their caramel latte (w/ almondmilk) and its extremely consistent. There was a time that I would drive there everyday before I started making my own coffee at home. I still come here! It is a black-owned business which is great in and of itself. It's on a busy street full of cafes, diners and plant shops! It's a good thing! 5 stars for the great drinks and food. They do serve food! read more

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If you're looking for a good cup of coffee and a on the go sandwich, this is a good spot. With its hole in the wall vibe it makes you want to come back for more if you're in the OTE area. Not much seating inside and can at times feel crowed if its busy. But when the weather is nice and the door is open it is nice. They also have a little bit of outdoor seating as well for those nice days. read more

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There's not a whole lot I can say about this cafe because I get coffee to go and am not a coffee connoisseur. However, it's worth checking out. The coffee is satisfying, the cafe is bustling with people who are solo or being social, and it has a cultured atmosphere. The parking is meh on some days, but it's nice to see that corner of Old Towne East busy! read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I found this spot on accident, and I'm not surprised it was listed as one of Columbus's Top Places to Drink in Columbus this Summer. The moment you walk in, the places has great vibes and good music to match. Not to mention amazing artwork all over the walls. It has a hip hop feel to it, and I really enjoyed the Aaliyah that was playing when I walked in before 9am. The cold brew is strong, and that's what I had. There was some slight confusion about how I wanted it, and at first they didn't add the half and half, but then corrected it. Because they hadn't left room for it at first then tried to add it, it came out a little stronger than it needed to be for me. I still had a good experience overall and I would go back and just make sure I am clear when ordering. Overall a super cool atmosphere and TBC on the coffee on my next visit. read more

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Rustic, local, hole in the wall vibe. Great place to pop in or even reply to some emails while sipping your coffee.

Not sure why I put off going to this coffee shop for so long! I came on a Monday morning around 10 and the parking lot was full, so I parked just around the corner. It's easy to find free parallel around here. It was not super busy but there were a number of people sitting and studying, chatting, and coming in and out. The baristas were nice. They seem to know their customers. I love the high ceilings, natural light, African artwork and sculptures, and the pathos plants that had grown long vines of leaves! Beautiful. My friend got a decaf while I ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk. Yum!! This is my new favorite place to go in the city. Cheaper prices than most places. It also feels safe here. Not sure why, but it does. The vibe here is great too! Very low key with great music selections from black artists: Sade, and many more. They serve food. Mostly sandwiches. Not sure if they have pastries since I didn't see the milk sitting out. They also serve tea if you are not a coffee person. It got a bit busier as my friend and I left close to 11:30. A nice diversity of people here! It's black-owned and so many black Columbusites patronize it as well. I've never seen so many black folk in a coffee shop! Woohoo! read more

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Genuinely some of the best coffee I have ever had. The staff is super friendly and energetic. Cafe was super clean and had a great atmosphere. Their prices are nearly half of most coffee shops. read more

Just a short and sweet review. Upper Cup Coffee is one reason why l started tidying coffee. I really hated the taste of coffee but whatever The owner if Upper Cup does to the beans is great, it's a smooth, silky taste but l really wanted to speak to the Spicy Turkey sandwich just the right portion of turkey to soft bun ratio with hot peppers and a dab of spicy. If you have not tried this sandwich then next time try it with your iced latte. read more

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Friendly and prompt service. They roast their own coffee, which is always a plus for me as someone who likes to try new coffee whenever I visit different cities! Got a pourover which was pretty good and reasonably priced. Wish they would use ceramic cups for drinks to stay. Pretty small inside, which is neither good nor bad in itself, but there were a lot of people who seemed to have been there for a while working/studying/etc, so keep in mind it may be tough to find a table. read more

I just moved to the area and mainly work remotely so a good coffee shop is a must. I love the ambiance of this place as well as the diverse crowd it attracts. It's a little far from where I live but I make the trip. Great coffee as well! I love a dark chocolate latte. read more

Upper Cup is one of the best in Columbus. It's easy to get coffee. There's an independent coffee shop on almost every hipster neighborhood street. It is good enough that it has stayed around. The inside is more charming and relaxing than any corporate coffee place. I had a latte with almond milk. It's about $3 for the regular size. This coffee was piping hot and tasted wonderful. It may not have been the fastest but it didn't really take all that long. They ground the beans freshly, and it involves more than just opening a bag so already they improve on several coffee shops. I would get coffee here again. It also has some food. There's not many beyond breakfast items like eggs and pastries. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - The Latte With Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I liked the atmosphere of the place. I could tell there were a lot of regulars who would hang out here alone and with friends. I felt comfortable here. Seating was limited and I was lucky to get a chair. I got drip coffee and it was fine. It was fresh but the taste was generic. I ordered a mocha to take out with me. It had a very weird and unpleasant flavor. I drank about half of it. All in all I liked they place but it could use more seating and more flavorful coffee. read more

Everything was amazing. They were decently busy but still had space to sit and food came out within 5 minutes. 100% will be back with friends read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Egg sandwich and iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I visited this located and the Gahanna location and was not disappointed. I enjoyed the fast service and quick turnaround for my order. The art that is in the place is also really neat to look at. I will definitely return for the delicious coffee. read more

Upper Cup Coffee - a teddy bear with a toothy grin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Coffee is amazing! It does depend on the barista but I now only visit when he's there! And that spicy turkey sandwich...TO DIE FOR. Wonderful environment and amazing food/ coffee! read more

The coffee here is truly delightful. My favorite spot in the Columbus area. The ambiance is straight vibes surrounded by plants and rotating artwork by local artists. It is very comfortable. Best for small groups/solo adventures. Service is always chill and friendly. Trinity is consistently kind and welcoming. read more

Nice shop and very nice people working there. I was able to get what I wanted in very little time and the person behind the counter was quick to help me out, as I was in a bit of a hurry. I look forward to going back when I can spend more time in the shop. It looks like a fun place to sip and enjoy! read more

Quaint coffee shop in the heart of the city. This is seriously how a coffee shop should be. Simple menu, delicious coffee and drinks. Exposed brick walls. Ethiopian coffee made by Ethiopians with beans imported directly from Ethiopia. You can't get better than that. This is the only coffee I drink without adding cream or sugar, it is so good. But my favorite is their Chai. It leaves a spicy tingle in the back of your throat. I love it! The breakfast sandwich reminds me of New York City, served on a kaiser roll. It's good. And yes, they have mastered the cronut. Don't leave without one. read more

Oh my god this coffee was so good. I drink coffee more than I care to admit and this was by far the best iced latte I have ever had. Not to mention there's a fun plant store to check out across the street while you drink! read more

Upper Cup Coffee - Iced Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio