31 Best Cafes in Cincinnati

“I’ve probably taken out food here about 25-30 times now. Every damn time the food is phenomenal. I always get Joes Royal Sub or Ted’s Italian with a side of potato salad or broccoli salad. The food is great, the place is quaint and welcoming, and they even know me by name and have my order up as soon as they see me walk in. I will be sure to continue greeting my work lunches here, and recommending to all my friends!!“

“We hired them for our daughters wedding and they were a huge hit with all the guests. They set up quietly and fast and started serving at the cocktail hour. It was like having a little coffee shop in the corner of the reception. Highly recommend! So glad we did this!“

“Our community runs on Luckman! Starbucks is the devil.“

“I really enjoy supporting small local businesses like this place. Great, friendly staff! Love this place!“

“Delicious food...great service and pleasant outside dining area.“

“It's lovely, if you get seats near the far window facing the street, there's a small area for children to play. Coffee is delicious and well balanced. The food was fresh and nicely seasoned. I ordered a build your own bagel, with cream cheese avocado and eggs. My daughter ordered from the kids' menu and had pancakes. She said they were delicious.
Note: we got lucky with parking, there's only a few spots by the door. If it's full it can be a bit tight to get out of, especially during heavy traffic.“

“100% satisfaction 100% of the time. I have eaten and drank here many times over many years and I have never had a bad experience with the food, the drink, or the customer service. This place is the epitome of a beloved local bar & grill.“

“1215 has a great atmosphere. The coffee, tea, wine, and cocktail selection are what you want from a later night wine and coffee bar. Loved the ambiance. Service was great. It's very cozy and warm. I can't wait to visit once the weather cools. I highly recommend.

The only thing I found interesting was that I wasn't able to tap to pay. This is not particular to 1215. There was no parking app or ability to tap to pay for parking either. I just relocated from another city and rarely carried cards or cash.“

“Sue and Bullet are great, they are super friendly and if you stop in regularly will remember your name and even your order. The prices are relatively cheap and you get a solid amount of food. They make the best BLT around and I always make sure to check out the special on Tuesday/Thursday. If you're looking for a quick workday lunch you should definitely stop in!“

“The coffee is incredible, the service is even better! I go out of my way to get coffee from here, purely because of how friendly the owner is and how delicious the coffee always is! Always fresh, NEVER stale/old tasting. Overall, best coffee around!!“

“Baked goods are amazing! Definitely gets busy on weekend mornings - which is great to see people supporting a local business. Lots of people bring their kids, if you are looking for a family friendly place. But maybe bring noise cancelling headphones if you are hoping to study and get easily distracted!“

“So this is my second time here obviously the first time was amazing for me to come back, however, learning that everything is basically made homemade in the store from the fresh coffee beans to the freshly made Housemade bagels, the roasted res pepper cream cheese, plus the vibrant people serving you who are kind and courteous That’s why I give it five stars. I highly recommend it the best bagel I’ve had in a very long time. Not expensive, very budget, wallet, friendly, and great quality ingredients try it for yourself. You will not be disappointed“

“I enjoyed my recent trip there, was a liytle confused walking in trying to understand ( how it works) but i was quickly helped by someone.

The food was very good (first time having goetta but they made a lover out of me) i will be returning the next time i am assigned guard duties at the textile apartments“

“First time getting an iced latte here and I loved it! I’m still fairly new to all these fancy coffee drinks. But I love it.“

“Hi, I'm not sure if you are the right person to ask, but have you purchased any art collections including canvas in the last 25 years? If so send a message.“

“What a CUTE coffee shop 😍😍 The inside is absolutely darling and has plenty of space to sit and enjoy your coffee and breakfast. We opted to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. Super dog friendly which is always great to see. And lots of breakfast options. We got the quinoa bowl for a gluten free option and it was so good. The sausage in it was very light and everything else was very filling. They also had some fun gluten free muffins and a s'mores bar that was super tasty!! Definitely recommend if you live in the area or are just visiting 👌“

“I went for my first time at the Anderson location and I will 10000% be back. The gentleman at the register was super helpful and patient with my boyfriend and I. The cheesecakes we chose were 10/10! That strawberry crunch, OMG!“

“awesome atmosphere. alex and crew are fantastic with great food and coffee every weekend“

“One team member said: "Cafe Mochiko is hands down one of the best Japanese bakeries that I have had the honor of trying. Everything is perfectly balanced regardless if you are a sweet or savory kind of person! The best part was my gluten free wife had some incredible options as well. The only thing that I wish is that I knew about them sooner. They are award winning for a reason and I highly recommend everyone to check them out!"“

“I love this place. Working in the mall can be quite stressful, so I love to get to Bistro for some amazing onion soup, yes soo cheesy. I can also tell you its low-key. So, a great place to catch up with school work, ole time friend, or if your anti social. Cafe Bistro is the place too be.“

“Nice laidback spot in Westwood. Great selection of tea, coffee and wine . Pastries were great too.“

“Fabulous lunch!❤️❤️❤️ The vegetable frittata is outstanding! Blue Oven English Muffins! What’s not to like here? ❤️“

“Benson Paige is a pup who has lived in a shelter for a whole year. Today is his last day on earth since he is being humanely euthanized tomorrow. A foster took him out and spent some time at Bloc, so benson got to finally cuddle up on a couch. He finally got to eat a whole plate of eggs, a plate of bacon and experience the good life- something he never got to experience before. Stevie the lead barista was incredibly kind and compassionate over the phone with me while I tried to coordinate getting benson a special treat and helped me make sure the foster & benson were taken care of and that he got to experience love. There are no words to describe my gratitude to them and thank them for providing a place for benson to be safe and loved. ❤️❤️❤️ can not recommend them enough for their customer service“

“Place has a really comfy atmosphere and nice decor.

Got tomato soup and ginger molasses cake. Tomato soup was very sour and honestly barely tasted like tomatoes but the ginger molasses cake was so good and I'd probably go back just for it.

Service was also very nice. Would recommend!“

“Love the CMC — we are members!“

“SUCH a cute gem in madisonville! Great coffee and bakery. They have an outdoor courtyard and patio, and they allow pets! I’ve brought my cat on a harness and leash multiple times and they are so welcoming.“

“We stumbled upon this little French bistro following an afternoon at the Cincinnati Art Museum, and we were so delighted! The service was excellent and the food was inspired and delicious. Perfect comfort French food - with a really cool view overlooking the Ohio river. I cannot wait to return to try a number of the other dishes on the menu.“

“The JCC has been my gym for a while, but I finally tried something at the J Cafe after telling myself I would for months. The Fake It & Bake pizza was just the right quick bite & it was delicious! My husband and I loved it. We also got cookies, which were delicious as well. I wish I had made the trip sooner!“

“I bring my Honors French students here every year - a true highlight on our field trip! Quaint, French café feel on a beautiful street. Added bonus? Owner speaks French to my students too!“

“Always great coffee, unique flavor combinations and adult beverages #reneerecomendsYES“

“Thank you Fable for not only DELICIOUS coffee, but a cozy shop to stop in. Your Valentines Day Strawberry Mocha just made my day!“