Bean & Barley

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

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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

Kayla Walton

I love that they’re open late—great for studying!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kessashun Arthur

I've only been here once, so far. It's a decent-sized space inside, with lots of outlets, WiFi, and chairs with backs and cushions. There's also plenty of patio seating for a nicer day. Drink-wise, the plain latte I had was 10/10. The espresso/barista quality speak for themselves, and it speaks volumes if I can enjoy a drink that much without trying a more interesting/seasonal drink. They also have pastries/breakfast items. The mini quiche was phenomenal -- herby, rich, a tad bit of spice.. I'd eat it any day. My hard-to-please lady said the coffee cake was just decent and the caramel vanilla capp was 8/10 (excellent by her standards). This place is open late and serves wine/beer/cocktails, too.. what that really means is this is a rare place where you can get a coffee late in the evening! I have no doubt they'll be seeing my face more in the future; it's a top-notch coffee shop that I can't wait to explore more of!

Parking: 2 hour limit on the meters, but you can move a couple spaces over and be in a different zone

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Travis Copas

We came here for our weekly Saturday coffee date. Nice location, lots of indoor & outdoor space. Wasn’t busy at all. Service was friendly & helpful. Paid street parking. Food & drink were good.

My wife got a hazelnut latte with the chibata breakfast sandwich, and I got the drip coffee and apple coffee cake. I’d say the coffee, latte, and food were good, but nothing stood out as great. We both agree we’d come back here if we have a lot of people and or because of the area, but food alone wouldn’t bring us back. Overall nice coffee shop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

F M

The coffee tasted good but was warm enough. Recommended for quick hangout ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Joe Anderson

Great beverages and pastries !! Love the atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

mmitt21 _

This is the perfect place to study or socialize! Great indoor and outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Madison Crowder

This is such a great spot! I hosted my grad party here and rented out the entire restaurant. Matthew was so accommodating and helped us with everything. We were able to bring in any food we wanted and it was the perfect venue for a fun laid back gathering. The cocktails and speciality coffees are also so delicious. I would definitely recommend renting this place out for an event! I think it would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner, work event, or grad party!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chelsey Anderson

The coffee was good but there wasn’t much attention to detail. This place might be better at cocktails, I dunno…. I’ll have to come back and try it later. Street parking for this place is also tricky unless you want to pay

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

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