32 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!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“The Gas Light Cafe is your go-to spot when you find yourself in Cincinnati. This local watering hole is not just a place to grab a drink; it's a community-centric hub where the walls are a mosaic of memories, each photo a testament to the family's journey and the countless hearts they've touched along the way. The double cheeseburger with fries and cold draft beer is my favorite but you can't go wrong with their daily specials. It's the perfect casual spot to watch sports year round, where you can cheer on your favorite team (Go Bengals!) in good company.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“Absolutely adorable with such a great selection of drinks. As someone with celiac I loved seeing multiple gluten free baked goods. (Even treats for my pup). Beautiful handmade crafts for sale AND a drive thru. Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, drink was delicious and GF pumpkin bread didn't make it far from leaving the parking lot. I will definitely be coming back!!!“

“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 👌“

“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!“

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

“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“

“We decided to stop by while we were in Cincinnati, visiting from Florida. Would highly recommend this museum! We spent 4 hours there and the whole museum was very immersive. We’ve never been to a museum quite like it! Lots of hard work was put in to this museum, for sure. You do have to pay for parking, if you park on site, but it was only about $6 for the day. We weren’t sure if we’d have to pay that again if we left and came back, so we ate lunch at their cafe. A bit expensive for a couple chicken tenders with fries, but they had plenty of seating if you bring your own lunch! Overall, we had a wonderful time!“

“This is the best food in Cincinnati and the best Japanese food I’ve ever had. Mochi-mochi panic- Amazing Udon- Amazing Hokkaido Smash Burger- Amazing Curry Don- Amazing There batting .1000 Every last dish I tried was the best of its kind I’ve ever had“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Fantastic tasting coffee, cute atmosphere and friendly team members.“

“Pretty much the epitome of a hole in the wall bar. The staff or bartender aren't the most social creates but that's not why you go there. The beer and drinks a dirt cheap and good. I'm pretty sure that regulars there have been patronizing that bar for years. Great little bar if your into that style and atmosphere.“

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

“Beautiful custom iced cookies and delicious food! 👍🏻 Can’t get enough of the meatloaf sandwich and all the soups are great!“