50 Best Coffee Shops near Fort Thomas

“This is a gem located in the heart of Fort Thomas. It's a coffee cafe and serve alcohol. WOW. They have yummy pastries cookies and sandwiches for lunch. They have alcohol coffee drinks for an after dinner treat. Lots of seating and outdoor space and they have a playroom for kids. There is something for everyone“

“Want to unwind with a drink or get your caffeine fix or curb that hunger craving? This is the spot to be. Historic location and Amazing customer service got the grand tour on my 1st visit. Love having a cafe within walking distance of work.“

“Best taste of Italy in Cincinnati“

“A delightful coffee shop! Friendly staff, delicious toasts, great coffee. The Snickerdoodle latte that I had today, served on ice, was just sweet enough.“

“Absolutely amazing and delicious pastries! My first time there and I bought 2 of several pastries for my husband and I and we absolutely loved them! Will definitely be a regular customer.“

“Great food, great service. A place to visit for sure.“

“Amazing place, I’ve gone a few times with friends for drag shows and burlesque shows and every time is more wonderful than the last. Got a chance to chat with one of the owners last time and he is an absolute gem! Highly recommend attending one of the many events they have or just stopping in for a delicious drink!“

“Best dessert place there is! I have bought the 4oz minis for 2 family functions and they are always hit! We especially love the banana puddings! Not to mention the brownies are to die for!! Perfect tasty bites that remain me of the corners of the brownie pan! Can’t wait to try the shakes and cookies next!!“

“We came here on a Saturday at 11:30 AM. The food, service and ambiance were top notch. We ordered the Shakshuka, Omelette and 2 Israeli sandwiches to eat. To drink, we got the the carrot and orange juices. Both delicious and freshly squeezed/pressed. The star of the show is the challah bread. Cheers !“

“Was told to try this place out and am very glad that I did. I ordered an iced latte and a breakfast sandwich and was blown away by both of them! Latte was small but packed a punch and had great flavor. Breakfast sandwich was a croissant with egg, sweet potato, cream cheese and (I think spinach?). Legitimately one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in the whole city. Do yourself a favor and try out this gem in the West End.“

“The Madison Place was a very pleasant surprise we wandered into. What a lovely place!! Beautiful ambience and the friendliest people. We had a yummy lunch of melted cheese and Veggy sandwich on focaccia. My husband had a beef brisket sandwich and we shared a delicious blueberry scone. We got sodas but the coffee looked amazing. I was already at my limit so I couldn't indulge. But, the small was amazing. They're open early for breakfast and have lots of egg choices. A grand piano stood open for anyone to play and the coziness of the place was just screaming, "come and stay a while."“

“I have visited nearly every coffee shop in NKY, there are few that I literally think about weekly wishing I lived closer to visit more often. Unataza is top of that list. Their atmosphere is warm and inviting from the decor to the employees there was never a moment I didn't feel welcome. They serve Honduran coffee that is rich and blends beautifully with their homemade syrups and flavors. They rotate flavors with the season but majority are house made and festive. Their espresso drinks I could order by the dozen and I'd still want more, they're that good. They also serve authentic Honduran food from breakfast to lunch, they're a great compliment to a sweet drink. I adore this place and wish I lived closer to visit more but each visit here is such a treat.“

“Everything about this place is amazing. The people, atmosphere, the food and drinks. There’s such care put into every aspect of your experience at Mom ‘n ‘em. From the kids steamer that is thoughtfully made to be warm, not hot (get the homemade vanilla!!) to the awesome coffee, to the croissants…most recently I’ve found that their housemade granola - and their house made almond butter! - are pretty much the best things ever. Literally every time we visit Cincinnati to see my parents we stop here at least once. So grateful this place has come to my hometown!“

“My absolute favorite bar in cincinnati. We’ve been twice, going back tomorrow, and have no plans to stop! I believe it is the most sophisticated bar menu, unique cocktails, and best bartenders in the city. The only place I’ve been to that can compare to the cocktails of the bigger cities like Chicago and NYC. They have a fantastic menu but also kill it with the classics. They’re happy to nerd out with you on anything cocktails. Highly recommend!!“

“Great customer service, great coffee. Glad we stopped by!“

“If a coffeehouse does not have at least one couch and a couple “comfy chairs” to enable one to chat with a friend—it needs to close down and get out of the business. This place has it all! This place is NOT overpriced, it satisfies not just with the coffees and drinks but also has unfussy, unhipster sandwiches, fast breakfasts without all the goofiness, stiffness and pretension of the modern “it” coffee shop. Spacious, sanitary, yet comfortable and with a smart investment in an outside patio too. They welcome locals who just want to watch an FC Cincy soccer game, have a cocktail, get “out of the house” but not feel like you are entering some enigmatic world of strange new vocabulary for coffee.“

“Really nice coffee shop with balanced lattes. I had the lavender latte w/ oat milk (in video) recently, and it was great. Plenty of seating so this would be a great place to work, but it does get busy! They also have some fun specials throughout the year. My friend recently loved their pot o' gold latte.“

“Such a gem. Stopped while in town for the weekend and will be back. Staff are friendly and kind. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, perfect place to chill, work or read. Good seating options and love all the windows. I got their seasonal drink — peppermint mocha? Iced, and I’m glad I did. So sweet and good, but not over the top.“

“Delicious new coffee spot! So cute on the inside. Everything I’ve had so far has been wonderful.“

“Such a gem. Stopped while in town for the weekend and will be back. Staff are friendly and kind. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, perfect place to chill, work or read. Good seating options and love all the windows. I got their seasonal drink — peppermint mocha? Iced, and I’m glad I did. So sweet and good, but not over the top.“

“Great coffee . Pretty busy but love the Milky Way iced coffee“

“Awesome food and employees!“

“Turkey sandwich was great, also enjoyed the tea and service! Coffee smelled great just wasn't a coffee time for me.“

“WE HAD OUR FORTY YEAR CLASS REUNION THERE .GREG DOOR WAS A CLASSMATE OF MINE.THE WAY WE WERE TREATED BY HIS STAFF WAS JUST AWESOME. GREGG MADE SURE THAT EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL AND SUCCESSFUL AND IT WAS AND MORE.SO I KNOW THAT IF U HAVE NOT BEEN THERE GO U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED I PROMISE YOU THAT. TO THE STAFF AND GREG AND HIS WIFE THANK U SOMUCH.P.S IAM HANDICAP AND THAT IS NO PROBLEM GETTING IN.“

“It tastes great. It's my first time.“

“Fantastic coffee, the service is amazing. I ordered my coffee and they actually brought it to my table. I brought my laptop in to do some work and the amount of people in and out while I was there was amazing for this tiny town. I could tell there were lots of regulars coming in for their daily fix. This is a place to visit if your ever in Alexandria Kentucky. The owner talked to everyone as if she had known then for years. I love the feel of this place. You need this in your life!“

“My friend and I happened upon this gem while on a girls day in Latonia. From the minute we walked in, we were welcomed with open arms. The baristas answered our questions and whipped up the most delicious drinks. The owner introduced herself and showed us around, quickly becoming a friend. We sat for a while on the amazing pink velvet couch and fell in love with this quaint little shop. Before we left, the owner offered to loan out her personal shopping cart (which she decorated for us). It was a memorable day and we will definitely be back!“

“Second coffee of the day and this spot got 'er done. Mostly quiet, comfortable and the coffee was good.I found a table in the back where I was not disturbed and was here for about an hour while my phone charged and I was able to write a Yelp review or two.“

“I’ve been trying a lot of highly rated restaurants in OTR and I would say the food here is the best out of all of them. Latin and Spain style tapas to choose from which are delicious and Latin music playing for good vibes. Pretty cozy on this rainy Sunday. Additionally, the coffee is really good.I stumbled in here looking just for coffee and what I got was a full meal, nice people, and a chill atmosphere. Muy delicioso.Only thing I would request is for real cutlery or better plastic ones. Luckily, no one was around to watch me struggle to cut my food with the weenie plastic ware they had.“

“The two gentlemen who run Rune are lovely and knowledgeable. The products they make and sell are fresh and very healthy. Yum!!!“

“This is the best one. I miss the coffee.“

“A beautiful, clean, coffee shop with really lovely, well informed baristas and great coffee beans! At the end of my trip to Cincinnati I purchased a V60 pour over of the Gesha coffee they had that day from Finca San Jeronimo Minamar in Guatemala. It was so delicious I got a bag of coffee beans to go! Notes of jasmine, peach, and shortbread! The barista told me “brew it at a high temperature to really get the jasmine notes.” They were right!I tend to rate a city by the presence of high quality coffee shops, and because of Deeper Roots, Cincinnati was an absolute hit with me!“

“Loved this little bookstore coffee shop in Newport! Excellent cozy vibe, pretty good sized curated book selection, cards, stickers, local authors, interesting building. Great place to stop for a coffee. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A few comfy chairs living room style in the main room and more and a big table and chairs in the large back room. Cute neighborhood with historic homes and well tended gardens - worth a walk around the neighborhood too.“

“Cool spot with a great vibe. Their pour over coffee is quite good and mixed coffee classics excellent if that's your drink of choice.The atmosphere is cozy and fun while still being a great place to study or get some work done. The patio out front is a great spot to hang out in the mornings during summertime.Only critique is the coffee roast. Just a bit bitter for my taste. I'll have to go back and try a darker roast and update my review!“

“Everything about this place is amazing. The people, atmosphere, the food and drinks. There’s such care put into every aspect of your experience at Mom ‘n ‘em. From the kids steamer that is thoughtfully made to be warm, not hot (get the homemade vanilla!!) to the awesome coffee, to the croissants…most recently I’ve found that their housemade granola - and their house made almond butter! - are pretty much the best things ever. Literally every time we visit Cincinnati to see my parents we stop here at least once. So grateful this place has come to my hometown!“

“Loved my experiences here so far. Friendly employees, great coffee and the best chocolate croissant I’ve ever had in the United States. You can tell that their croissants are freshly made once you buy into them. They have great coffee choices that they change up each day. 5 out of 5 stars!“

“Great coffee . Pretty busy but love the Milky Way iced coffee“

“Great food. I love that they have gluten-free bread options and their coffees are amazing too. The staff is always friendly and the homemade pastries are delicious. I also love their mission. Local people helping local people. Great breakfast food and dinner specials. Chef Gigi is the best.“

“This teeny-tiny and unassuming place has some fantastic coffee! Our first visit (of many to come) my wife got an espressoda and I grabbed an iced latte. Both drinks were great but the espressoda is worth going out of your way for. The staff is great and the service was really quick despite how busy they were. The only drawback is how small the seating area is.“

“My favorite coffee stop in NKY! This is coffee done to perfection and served in a place that somehow feels both cozy and eclectic. While you're there, be sure to browse the connected shop, La Maison, (SO MANY adorable things you didn't even know you needed) and to buy a Left Bank t-shirt. Mine is one of the comfiest shirts I've ever owned! #LOVE the COV“

“Such a cute coffee shop to get some work done. Chairs aren't the comfiest and they don't have their prices listed on their wall menu, only on their hand menu. However, it's a calm atmosphere with limited distractions and they make a nice Chai Tea Latte.“

“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.“

“It tastes great. It's my first time.“

“I never have a bad experience coming here. The coffee is one of a kind in cincinnati and the vibe is super chill and relaxing. I love coming here to get the banana nut bread latte while doing some homework in one of the booths! I wish they would add more food/bakery items every time I come on they are almost fully gone but that’s the only downside I still love this place!“

“We love this cafe. Coffee is amazing. Recommend the egg sandwiches, scones and heavenly croissants. You will not be disappointed ❤️“

“Food: 4.5/5 They have macarons in every color of the rainbow. After trying many flavors, our favorites are the pistachio, birthday cake, and fruity cereal. The pistachio has a great pistachio flavor and is not overly sweet. The birthday cake is strawberry-forward and is excellent if you have a sweet craving. The fruity cereal tastes exactly like fruity pebbles. They have other flavors we enjoy as well, like salted caramel and Madagascar vanilla. They are delicious and so cute! Service: 3.5/5 Since they have the macarons prebaked, service is usually fast. They have other baked goods for sale that I haven't tried. They have cute long boxes they put them in. Atmosphere: 4/5 The storefront is small, with limited seating. The space is mainly filled with baking equipment. It's very clean and has a minimalist aesthetic with pops of color.“

“The location is very convenient for working remotely, meeting clients, or grabbing a morning or afternoon coffee. I love the overall energy and vibe and meet new people as well as see old friends every time I go.“

“Cool place, cordial staff, breakfast sandwiches and quiche were really spot on! Coffee good too, and I'm picky. Fast service. Over I liked the atmosphere - very cool but not snobby or pretentious...Only bad thing is the dining room floors were unreasonably dirty. I say unreasonably because they had salt residue all over (like when you salt due to snow or ice outside) but it had been like 5 days since we had any weather to speak of.Sweep and mop daily, and if the closers don't, ya have to do it in the morning!“

“Some of the smoothest hookahs I’ve ever smoked. Always amazing service and I never have to wait on coals. The staff are attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend to those looking for a chill spot to study or vibe with friends. The mint tea is delicious and you can’t beat the prices. Definitely my regular hookah spot hands down.“

“Came here for some coffee and their latte was genuinely delicious. You know when your coffee tastes like how coffee smells. Highly highly recommend. The chai latte on the other hand was so heavy on ginger and nothing else... it just was not it. But I would come back for the coffee. Also, it would be great if they could get to know their products a bit. I ordered a cheesecake cake pop. 3 workers gathered to decided which one is the cheesecake one... and they got it wrong. Weird“