Find Cafes and Coffee Shops in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Corner Coffee Cafe

East

In addition to the full range of coffees, teas and coffee drinks offered here, you'll find pastries and scones in the morning with a full breakfast on Saturdays -... Read more

In addition to the full range of coffees, teas and coffee drinks offered here, you'll find pastries and scones in the morning with a full breakfast on Saturdays - including waffles and biscuits and gravy. There are lunch specials every day plus delectable salad plates, soups and croissant sandwiches.

Iris BookCafe and Gallery

Downtown

The Iris Book Cafe is a cool new spot in Over-the-Rhine. The interior was redone to create a cozy yet hip atmosphere, and now houses a collection of books, CDs and vintage... Read more

The Iris Book Cafe is a cool new spot in Over-the-Rhine. The interior was redone to create a cozy yet hip atmosphere, and now houses a collection of books, CDs and vintage vinyl to browse through, plus ongoing photo exhibitions. Escape onto the outdoor patio for some serious conversation. The Cafe stays local by serving coffee... Read More

Collective Espresso

Uptown

An oasis, or an escape. Hidden from traffic behind the Northside streetscape on Cluxton Alley, this location is full of natural light and neighborhood regulars.

An oasis, or an escape. Hidden from traffic behind the Northside streetscape on Cluxton Alley, this location is full of natural light and neighborhood regulars.

Kitty's Coffee

Downtown

If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with... Read more

If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with your morning joe and newspaper.

Main Cup

East

Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they... Read more

Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they start roasting. They also serve pastries, like big muffins, bagels, casseroles and quiche. On a nice day, they have a couple spots out front for eating. Stop... Read More

The Fairfield Market

Cafe, market, and bar all rolled into one within the walls of an old bank building. 

Cafe, market, and bar all rolled into one within the walls of an old bank building. 

Nosh

West

Delicious handmade sandwiches and a variety of snacks. Located at Belterra Casino & Resort

Delicious handmade sandwiches and a variety of snacks. Located at Belterra Casino & Resort

27 Bar + Kitchen

South > Riverfront

Local Farm to Table American Cuisine. Brunch. Dinner. Craft Cocktails. Craft Beer. Coffee. Espresso.

Local Farm to Table American Cuisine. Brunch. Dinner. Craft Cocktails. Craft Beer. Coffee. Espresso.

Ingredients

Downtown

Breakfast & lunch counter for made-to-order American cafe bites in a relaxed space with free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast & lunch counter for made-to-order American cafe bites in a relaxed space with free Wi-Fi.

Left Bank Coffeehouse

South > Riverfront

An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.

An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.

Sunny Blu Coffeehouse

West

Serving up classic Italian epresso drink with beans roasted by La Terza Artisan Roasterie in Wyoming Cincinnati. Enjoy macchiatos, cortados, and cold and regualr brewed... Read more

Serving up classic Italian epresso drink with beans roasted by La Terza Artisan Roasterie in Wyoming Cincinnati. Enjoy macchiatos, cortados, and cold and regualr brewed coffee. 

BLOC Coffee Company

West

BLOC Coffee Company is a community-focused coffeehouse that specializes in gourmet coffee. Their coffee is roasted locally at La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, and... Read more

BLOC Coffee Company is a community-focused coffeehouse that specializes in gourmet coffee. Their coffee is roasted locally at La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, and trained baristas are on hand to whip up your next coffee fix. They've got a small lunch menu with items like barbeque sandwiches, soups (which are homemade, organic... Read More

Fresh Press Juicery & Coffee

East

Coffee bar, cold-pressed juicery, and kitchen.  

Coffee bar, cold-pressed juicery, and kitchen.  

Foster's At The Troubadour

North

Enjoy bistro style cuisine, have a coffee, and enjoy homemade goodies at Foster's at the Troubadour. 

Enjoy bistro style cuisine, have a coffee, and enjoy homemade goodies at Foster's at the Troubadour. 

Cheapside

Downtown

Coffee and New American breakfast and lunch fare in a modern, light-filled space with wood accents.

Coffee and New American breakfast and lunch fare in a modern, light-filled space with wood accents.

Starbucks

East

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read More

French Crust Cafe

Downtown

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

Hometown Cafe Loveland

North

Hometown offers coffee, smoothies, cold pressed juice, fresh ready-to-eat food items and more during café hours. Local small business owners sell their goods on the market... Read more

Hometown offers coffee, smoothies, cold pressed juice, fresh ready-to-eat food items and more during café hours. Local small business owners sell their goods on the market shelves. Kitchen rental is available for artisans who need a commercial kitchen to produce their goods. After the café closes, Hometown holds special events... Read More

Bean & Barley

East

Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists.  They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky... Read more

Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists.  They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab

Downtown

The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks.  Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a... Read more

The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks.  Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a different one for each wine flight, and lunch is the ingredients of those cheese and meat plates turned into sandwiches. Lots of wine tastings, wine flights and coffee... Read More

The 86 on the HIll

West

Located on the ground floor of Cincinnati Christian University's student center - the building with the gold dome - the Hill Top Coffee Shop is also open to the public. It... Read more

Located on the ground floor of Cincinnati Christian University's student center - the building with the gold dome - the Hill Top Coffee Shop is also open to the public. It also serves sandwiches, soups and salads, which you can eat in the cafe, on the patio or student lounge area or order to go.

The Baker's Table

South

Comprised of rustic, seasonal cuisine, homemade breads, espresso and cocktails, The Baker's Table is the new brain child of chef Dave Willocks and his wife Wendy. They... Read more

Comprised of rustic, seasonal cuisine, homemade breads, espresso and cocktails, The Baker's Table is the new brain child of chef Dave Willocks and his wife Wendy. They have created a one of a kind farm to table atmosphere with inspired dishes.  Cafe Breakfast will be served daily: 7:30am-2pm Brunch will be served Saturday and... Read More

Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters

Downtown

Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a... Read more

Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a locally owned business.

Sidewinder

Uptown

Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.

Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.

Pleasantry

Downtown

Rustic-chic New American eatery offering seasonal dishes paired with natural wines and craft coffee.

Rustic-chic New American eatery offering seasonal dishes paired with natural wines and craft coffee.

Starbucks

Downtown

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. Located at JACK Cincinnati Casino

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. Located at JACK Cincinnati Casino

Locoba by Platform

Downtown

Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.

Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.

Kitty Brew Cat Cafe

North

Complete with tasty beverages and cuddly kitties! Grab a cup of joe and spend some time in the Kitty Cafe where you can adopt your furever friend! Kitty Brew strives to... Read more

Complete with tasty beverages and cuddly kitties! Grab a cup of joe and spend some time in the Kitty Cafe where you can adopt your furever friend! Kitty Brew strives to give local shelter kitties a home while having visitors come and keep the kitties company. 

Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters

Uptown

If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot... Read more

If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot for you. This coffee house takes pride in the freshness of its coffee, roasting small batches of beans in a Probat L12 coffee roaster, which is prominently... Read More

Terrace Cafe

Uptown

More than just a place to rest your feet after a day at the museum, The Terrace Cafe at the Cincinnati Art Museum is a stand-alone experience featuring unique dishes and a... Read more

More than just a place to rest your feet after a day at the museum, The Terrace Cafe at the Cincinnati Art Museum is a stand-alone experience featuring unique dishes and a great ambience. The contemporary, stripped-down decor gives way to a view of the gorgeous Alice Bimel Courtyard (available seasonally for outdoor dining) and... Read More

Hollywood & Grind

West

Stop by for a homemade breakfast buffet or take your pick from a selection of hot breakfast sandwiches and pastries to-go at Hollywood & Grind. Don’t forget, the café... Read more

Stop by for a homemade breakfast buffet or take your pick from a selection of hot breakfast sandwiches and pastries to-go at Hollywood & Grind. Don’t forget, the café has Starbucks coffee available, too. Located at Hollywood Casino

Plain Folk Cafe

East

Plain Folk Cafe, opening May 4, will feature a cafe-menu, gourmet coffee, a craft beer selection and plenty of live music. Live music will be folk/acoustic/bluegrass.

Plain Folk Cafe, opening May 4, will feature a cafe-menu, gourmet coffee, a craft beer selection and plenty of live music. Live music will be folk/acoustic/bluegrass.

The BonBonerie

East

Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.

Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.

Mom 'n' Em Coffee

West

Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee serves pastries, breakfast items , coffee, tea and in addition is open at night for tinned fishes, retail wine and a few other alcoholic beverages. Come... Read more

Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee serves pastries, breakfast items , coffee, tea and in addition is open at night for tinned fishes, retail wine and a few other alcoholic beverages. Come visit and see how Mom ‘n ‘em really is doing!  Cheers!

The Echo

East

Caffe Barista & Deli

Downtown

Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh... Read more

Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh vegetables. 

Press on Monmouth

South > Riverfront

Airy, modern coffee shop and eatery with inventive breakfast and lunch offerings, espresso, and draft beer.

Airy, modern coffee shop and eatery with inventive breakfast and lunch offerings, espresso, and draft beer.

Reality Tuesday Cafe

South > Southwest

There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast... Read more

There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast sandwich--on a bagel, English muffin or pita bread. All pastries--donuts, muffins and scones--are handmade fresh daily. Try one of Reality's homemade sandwiches... Read More

Cocoon Coffee

North

Cocoon coffee serves up great cups of coffee using high quality coffee of Coava Coffee Roasters. Need a workspace for study sessions? Call ahead and reserve a table or... Read more

Cocoon coffee serves up great cups of coffee using high quality coffee of Coava Coffee Roasters. Need a workspace for study sessions? Call ahead and reserve a table or walk-ins are welcome to hammer away at the books. 

Luckman Coffee Company Inc.

East

The specialty at this Anderson Township coffee spot is the Peg Leg Jim Blend, "the only 'Pirate Approved' coffee", which carries the tagline, "EYE!--dark as me soul and... Read more

The specialty at this Anderson Township coffee spot is the Peg Leg Jim Blend, "the only 'Pirate Approved' coffee", which carries the tagline, "EYE!--dark as me soul and stiff as me wood leg." The menu boasts hot and cold drinks, cider, tea, and the Cincinnati Mocha, with cayenne and cinnamon. Customers rave about the paninis,... Read More

Coffee Emporium

East

Coffee shop with artisanal beans and loose-leaf teas for sipping onsite or making at home.

Coffee shop with artisanal beans and loose-leaf teas for sipping onsite or making at home.

Chako Bakery

South

Specializing in Japanese baking, Chako serves must-have dishes and desserts like Cheese Souffle cake, Matcha Cheesecake, Strawberry Cream Puffs and more! Order lunch on... Read more

Specializing in Japanese baking, Chako serves must-have dishes and desserts like Cheese Souffle cake, Matcha Cheesecake, Strawberry Cream Puffs and more! Order lunch on the weekends including menu items such as Katsu Sando Combo, Japanese Curry Soup & Bread or the Karrage (Japanese Fried Chicken).  The bakery also hosts... Read More

Unataza Coffee

South

Quality Honduranian coffee brewed special for the people of NKY and Cincinnati. 

Quality Honduranian coffee brewed special for the people of NKY and Cincinnati. 

Caffe Vivace

Uptown

Enjoy jazz and coffee together at this local cafe. 

Enjoy jazz and coffee together at this local cafe. 

Lola's

Downtown

A unique blend between your favorite coffee house and local pub, proudly serving locally roasted coffee & locally brewed beers alongside as house-crafted specialty... Read more

A unique blend between your favorite coffee house and local pub, proudly serving locally roasted coffee & locally brewed beers alongside as house-crafted specialty cocktails.

Coffee Emporium

Downtown

Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.

Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.

Apricot Life Coffee House

North

Serving up health and positive energy in the form of a beverage. Have a cup of house drip coffee, Mexican Hot Chocolate and more. 

Serving up health and positive energy in the form of a beverage. Have a cup of house drip coffee, Mexican Hot Chocolate and more. 

First Watch

Downtown

First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.

First class, freshly made breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.

Buzzed Bull Creamery

North

Alcohol infused ice cream and non-alcoholic ice cream options all created using a flash freeze technique with liquid nitrogen. Choose a menu option or create your own... Read more

Alcohol infused ice cream and non-alcoholic ice cream options all created using a flash freeze technique with liquid nitrogen. Choose a menu option or create your own boozey ice cream concoction!