40 Best Cafes near Fort Mitchell

“I'm a long time customer of Biggby and the Fort Mitchell location is by far my favorite! In additon to the great service, I am always very impressed with their professionalism and their hospitality. The great staff and coffee keep me coming back ?“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“I was back in France at that cute little bistro that always highlights your best travel stories. Food was not overly fancy or unnecessarily drenched in heavy sauces, but it was tip top French (and a little American) fare. 2 of our party had the outstanding moules and frits, fresh and bathed in white wine and light aromatics. I had a sumptuous, well prepared cod Provençal. Service was prompt and friendly the restaurants rooms drenched in unpretentious French charm. Definitely moving Luca into the regular rotation. (Side note: if you’re still sad about the departure of Zulas and their epic mussels, come here!)“

“Firstly, the ube croissants are TO DIE FOR. Secondly, fantastic, friendly, informative staff who were also super excellent about helping me get a personal item back that I accidentally left in the cafe and didn't realize for weeks. I can't wait until our next trip to Cincinnati so we can try their ramen!“

“Nice spot very affordable I got at 16oz coffee and muffin for under $10 can’t beat that . everyone was friendly and nice I love a good coffee shop. The music was great can get a lil busy so might not always be the best spot for studying. But there is some extra room to study. Wi-Fi available. The dirty hippie is my new go to “

“Everything was amazing!! We made reservations for 5pm and it was perfect for a 7:30 show at Heritage Bank Center. Bryn was our server and she was very attentive. My husband and I had the trio dips, saganaki, lamb chops and shrimp pesto couscous. It was all so delicious! We ended with the best ravani cake ever!! We will definitely return!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Oishii! Delicious! Came in for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed everything about this delightful gem. The onigiri and karaage lunch combo was perfect, light and healthy with a side salad. We also tried two cakes, a strawberry creme and matcha roll. Again, light and subtle flavors always leave you with room for one more bite.“

“The owner is so kind and quick with service! My go-to spot for halal food in OTR, everything is fresh and delicious. There have been a couple of occasions where I walked up and there was no one in the building (despite being "open" according to the hours on the window) but I can tell it's not something that happens frequently ?“

“We loved your Cafe. All the staff members are amazing. It’s a great way to really get to know and find a new furry family member. I absolutely love that all the animals are from local shelters and rescue organizations. We found a new furry addition to our family. We changed his name from Floxy to Kaiyo. Will be recommending family and friends to visit and support!“

“Nice little café with a convenient location that was within walking distance of where we were staying while in town. The options on the menu were a bit limited but a nice variety to keep things interesting. Plus, a friendly staff and calm atmosphere makes it a nice little spot to drop by.“

“I've walked past 1215 so many times on the way to somewhere else. We were out and I was craving an espresso martini, so we figured the wine bar and coffee lab was the perfect choice. I was skeptical of ordering their fancy version or a traditional espresso martini because of the mention of chocolate. I'm not a super sweet drink kind of person. I went out on a limb and decided on their fancy version (top model or something like that?) It was sooooo good! Service was fantastic.“

“Small family friendly bar. "Cheers" type atmosphere. Had days special..double cheeseburger and fries. Delicious and filling.Parking: Located close to an available public lot. This lot is where a business used to be and other surrounding business share the spaces. So I believe that although not specifically for public parking it is tolerated. Street parking..although limited is available also.“

“Absolutely love Enlightenment coffee! The location is in a small strip mall off the Richwood exit. The cafe is nicely decorated and always so clean. You will be greeted upon entering and delighted by the pleasant aroma. My favorite is the Salted Carmel Latte. After you check out this cafe, let me know your favorite!“

“We love Melt!! The Rachel with a side of slaw is our favorite. Also love the revival bowl, verde chicken flatbread, & nachos. Swapping their homemade vegan cheese on any of these items is delicious. Ooh, and the Carmelita is one of their must-try treats!Dietary restrictions: Lots of great vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, & gluten free options.“

“The foodstand market and Cafe is AMAZING! we have been here twice and will be returning customers for life! The first time we visited, they were closing early for a party. they could have turned us away, but instead still served us. My 5 year old son was on the wild side that day and employee Lester was absolutely amazing with him! I even accidently left my debt card there after checking out and Lester found me on facebook and sent me a message that i had left my debt card so i could pick it back up! I also bought a bag of their local wheat bread flour, that i am experimenting on trying to figure out a good recipe to use it for. (first time bread maker, so idk what i am doing) If i could change anything, it would be to add a recipe to the bread mix! I also think that they should look into selling fresh dried spices/herbs for seasoning! their food is absolutely amazing! so fresh and so nice knowing that its local meats/veggies. Highly recommend the grilled ham and swish. the peach jam on the sandwich is to die for! make sure you ask for extra jam for dipping! thank you lester for being amazing! you earn Ben as a buddy for life!Kid-friendliness: coloring sheets and they have pencil boxes of crayon for kids instead of give 1-2 crayons like other restaurants. The staff also interacts with the children and treats them to the Childs needs/personality.“

“2023: 4/5 stars. Collective has lost some of its magic over the years. It's still pretty good, but the costs have just gone up a lot. Pour overs that were once $3–4 are now $6–7, when they actually have them, for example. They are using North South for pastries now which is a big win. They have largely stopped doing lots of the fine touches that used to make them what they are, such as the single origin espresso option. I still visit, but a lot less than I used to. There are so many other options now compared to OTR in 2016... the newest spots, Redtree and Coffia are both worth checking out.2016: 5/5 stars. It's the best coffee shop in OTR and in Cincinnati. The espresso drinks are nice, pour overs are great, and they do some weird stuff like espresso lemonade ("spronade"). The baristas are very friendly and the owners are down to earth and around most days. Very good neighborhood spot.“

“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“

“Cute little deli in the Columbia Tusculum area. Came for a Sunday afternoon snack with a friend. Tried the grilled cheese sandwich and an Egg Cream Coffee Soda since that's one of their signature drinks that's different. The grilled cheese was open gooey and satisfying. The drink was interesting and I'm glad I tried it. I do want to come back to try more of the food and lattes. They also have a small convenience store inside to get some local eats and farm fresh feels. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“great food and service..got there when it opened..best grits in town.best French toast fluffs...too die for, especially if you're diabetic. owner warm and very informative of neighborhood development plans. if you haven't been there for breakfast...why not?? right near old fire company 39's engine house.“

“We stopped here to grab a coffee to go. The shop is really cute! They offer pastries & hot sandwiches in addition to a variety of coffee drinks. We both got a seasonal flavored iced coffee. Both were delicious! They answered our questions and were knowledgeable about the menu. The service was quick & they even brought them out to where we were sitting! Worth a stop!“

“Farm-to-table, pay-as-you-are-able, hidden gem in West Norwood! Located in the former Speckled Bird Cafe with limited weekend hours during breakfast and brunch. Serving seasonally available fruits and vegetables in their amazing baked goods and a variety of egg dishes!Vegetarian options: Everything on the menu is vegetarian and accommodations can be made to make some dishes vegan.Dietary restrictions: There are some gluten-free and dairy-free options available.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome“

“We are transplants from New Jersey and finding pork roll and marble rye out here is next to impossible, so this place gets 5 stars just for having that!Love the atmosphere in here, it’s very cozy feeling and nicely decorated. Service is good. Food is delicious! Pork Roll slices are thick! Marble rye is perfection. Potatoes and eggs were cooked very well- again, so good!Their speciality coffees/lattes and bakery items upstairs are on the pricey end, just as a heads up, but the meal itself was well priced and worth every penny. Always look forward to going back!“

“I applaud this as above and beyond for a coffee shop , first time in Tuesday 11/21 evening and the house blend drip ? is phenomenal. Service , quality , price and location A+ Dark long haired girl very kind , very respectful, great communication ? ? Thank You!!! Now I know where I'll go before work!!!!“

“My wife and I visited Cafe De Paris for the first time today, and it was amazing! I had the mushroom crepe and it was the first authentic crepe I'd had in years. The customer service was exceptional and the atmosphere had a warm and cozy feel. I love that we found this little gem.“

“Absolutely love Biggby!! Super friendly staff, great rewards program, and delicious food and drinks!Parking: They have a small amount of parking but here it doesn't matter much because the only reason you would need to park is if you went to the pick up window. This is a drive thru location so no need for lots of parkingKid-friendliness: They have a specific group of drinks that are kid friendly. Being a mom, I love this so much! My kids always want to drink my drinks but now I can get them drinks without the caffeine and they're still delicious and they have more options than just cocoa“

“Greeted promptly and pleasantly, seated quickly. Service was great- the waitress was very attentive, even brought us drinks to go without us having to ask. Food was fantastic, hot, and my request for the bacon to be extra crispy was followed and executed perfectly.“

“One of my favorite lunch spots!! The owners are warm and always call me by first name when I order my “usual” cup of turkey chili. They have the best potato soup I have ever had!!! They are also known for their chocolate chip cookies! In general, the food (and staff) are *AMAZING* and it’s always fresh.“

“A wonderful sunny, open and pleasant room and patio overlooking the art museum courtyard. Ambitious menu of interesting sandwiches and salads. My wife had the club sandwich and I had the Mixto (variation on ham and cheese), both with an excellent side salad. We were there at a very busy time, with several large groups in the restaurant, and every other table taken, so service took longer and was less frequent than I'm sure is usual. We weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't a big problem, but it took a long time to get our food and even longer to get the check.“

“Food was tasty but not hot. They brought out the wrong dish. Set it in front of us. Came back a few minutes later and we told them they gave us the wrong dish. Watched them take it back to the kitchen where they looked to see what table it should go to. They then took that dish and served it to another customer. Be careful your food might have been in front of another customer before it gets to you. That’s a health code violation, wonder what else they are doing to save a buck“

“Unique and beautifully decorated Asian-themed tea and coffee shop. We're visiting Covington for a few weeks and glad we discovered this place. The White Rabbit latte on special was yummy. I hope we get a chance to return before leaving town because I'd like to try some teas and interesting pastry-type food options. Another plus - I saw a sign there offering a small discount if you bring your own cup.“

“A little smaller than expected but I loved it! It's a very very small building in a side parking lot. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. There's a joke that it's hard to support local coffee businesses because their coffees taste like sewer water, but I woke up the next day crazing another Cafe de leche. My brother literally asked for a "Mocha thing" and his came out better than mine. Apple fritter 10/10, chicken empanada 9/10 cheese bagel 9.5/10.“

“This local coffee shop was just across the street from my AirB&B. The shop itself is very well decorated and lit. The latte and croissant I had were both very good. NOTE: There is no public WiFi here, which was one of the main reasons I stopped in. It’s worth a visit but I wouldn’t recommend expecting to be able to do work over the internet here.“

“We lived right around the block for a year and never went. A few years later we finally stopped by and wondered what we were thinking... Amazing little neighborhood bar. Friendly bar tender and they have Old Style on tap! Missed Old Style after moving to Cincinnati from Chicago.“

“My nephew invited me to join him for coffee at Sidewinder Coffee. This was an establishment that I had never heard of before. Now that I have been there I highly recommend it for quick meetings. The atmosphere is comfortable, well lit, and they play music. (Jazz at first and then metal. I asked if they could return to jazz and thankfully, they did.) The coffee was delicious, hot, and could be flavored with various additives and creamers. If you are in Northside and want to enjoy coffee and conversation, the Sidewinder is just the place!“

“This is the best place to hangout or just chill and stop for some food, or some drinks. I go here almost every Sunday with my church. The people their/ Their Service is amazing they are so kind and get to you right away as soon as they can. I can not find a place like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Table service by Noctis was very good, and fun. Our chicken salad and croissant sandwiches were beautiful and delicious. Chicken and rice soup was hot and tasty. Super soft jazz music and quiet atmosphere was what I'd like at every restaurant!! We'll be back for art AND food. The African Sunrise green tea was incredible . Thank you Noctis.“