Bean & Barley

2005 1/2 Madison Rd, Cincinnati
(513) 417-8874

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Amanda Wilson

Not as the advising made it to be.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Siddharth Shankar

Great coffee and snacks, very friendly staff! Love how close by it is to home so I’ll be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Harris

Great coffee good vibes

jon divine

Sunday afternoon stopped in - great vibe , coffeee and service - be sure to tip your bartender !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cristina Reina

I really enjoy this coffee shop—the drinks are high quality, and when I visit earlier in the day, the specialty drinks are beautifully served in ceramic or porcelain cups. It makes the whole experience feel thoughtful and enjoyable.

That’s why I’ve been a little puzzled during my evening visits (after 6:00 pm). Even when I choose to stay in, the same specialty drinks are served in plastic to-go cups. The presentation and even the taste feel quite different in plastic—there’s no visible foam, the drink cools faster, and it just doesn’t feel as special.

I’m not sure if this is a store policy or something related to the evening shift, but it hasn’t been explained, and I’d genuinely love to understand the reason. I know there’s strong competition out there—including other cafés or even well-designed canned drinks from grocery stores—so those little details really do matter.

Sharing this out of curiosity and care, hoping it can help improve the experience for others who appreciate the full café ambiance, even in the evening.

Thanks!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Al Rosser

Great Service, Really nice space with indoor and outdoor seating options on the ground level and the lower level. More outlets at the lower level long table would be amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ritu Malik

Nice vibes. They have a live band playing in the eveninv 5 days a week.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rowdykatie

First time there and I would be a regular if I was local. Honey lavender latte was great and I loved the bar atmosphere. Street parking does cost but it's like $1 an hour.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jojhan German

Inviting atmosphere with great coffee and even better service.

I Stumbled upon this cafe on google and learned that it is one of the few coffee shops that are open late into the evening. As soon as i walked in, i noticed that the pillows in top of the seating rows and the great cozy atmosphere that allows people to work while minding their business which is the perfect mix for a coffee spot!

They have a downstairs too and both floors have a patio area which I will try once the weather gets warmer. The downstairs is a more quiet environment but the main floor is filled with vibes and background conversations so it offers both ambiances that a cafe often calls for.

The selection of wine has depth which makes it a good spot to hangout even after the coffee hours are gone.

As a latino, i loved seeing the empanadas on their menu which is a great snack or meal and goes well with coffee.

I ordered the usual, dark toast drip coffee, yet again and the flavor was a bit on the robust side with a hint of bitterness but delicious nonetheless. I had more than three refills of it and was more awake than a meth head at 3 pm in the afternoon!

The barista was so sweet and was more than happy to take care of my refills every time i stepped up to the bar!

Will come back to try their empanadas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hasnat Tahir

Nice cafe for work or catch-ups. They serve Deeper Roots coffee, which is great. They have patio seating as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kayla Ramirez

Super cute atmosphere, great service and yummy drinks! Everyone is always super friendly and the front area is always super clean! I will be going back for sure! The only issue was that the women’s bathroom had a lot of noticeable grime. Other than that, pretty cute place!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pablo DeLeon

Nice and inviting atmosphere; enjoyed the coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John MacLaren

Maria provided excellent service and really enjoyed the teas: masala chai and jasmine green and others had could coffee. Food wise had the Singapore empanada, a cinnamon roll and an everything bagel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon Roll

Mallory McDaniel

Got a chai today to go and it was delicious!! The girl working was so nice, I felt bad for her being alone when it was busy but she did an incredible job!

Lisa Thomas

Nice coffee shop & bar with a very limited menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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