“I always go in for the Morning Roll and walk out with something else new to try. I’ve never had a negative interaction or an item that wasn’t absolute heaven. Today I tried the European coffee cake and experienced pure bliss. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a Morning Roll asap!“
“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 !“
“The Fringe Coffee House is an adorable, bigger-on-the-inside coffee shop that offers delicious beverages as well as a smaller assortment of pastries, breakfast, and lunch options.I want to start by praising the mission and atmosphere of this establishment. Please look into how Fringe Industries transform lives of people! The various rooms in the shop are perfect for gatherings of almost any size, and the artwork throughout is fantastic!My coffee was great, and the staff were super helpful and sweet! I certainly intend on coming back and trying out more of their menu!“
“Out of all of the coffee houses I have visited in Cincinnati, this place is by far my favorite. The employees here are extremely inviting, introducing themselves only after my second time there. As for the food, their breakfast burrito is out of this world (I lowkey dream about it…), and my favorite drink so far is their cookie spice latte (good both iced and hot). Definitely would suggest checking it out!Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp on the front side of the store!“
“Love this place, great local business. Great coffee, love the egg sandwich, pasties and the cinnamon sugar toasties. The place is very Cozi, this is a Sunday morning tradition for our family.Kid-friendliness: Outdoor space in the warm months is great for kids. There is also a good amount of room inside for kids“
“The best coffee we have ever had! Perfect flavor for delicious seasonal drinks. Husband had the Bee Sting Latte (honey syrup with a warm winter kick) and no idea what the warm winter kick is, but is was the best latte I ever tasted! I opted for the Caramel Brûlée Latte and it was decadent!“
“My first visit lets me know it won't be my last. I really was not sure what to expect on house turned into coffee shop, but I was charmed! The beautiful tile floor, greenery ceiling, framed art, and tin kitchen ceiling create a warm, inviting atmosphere. I was pleased to see that food items such as salad or sandwich and ice cream are available in addition to coffee shop fare. Staff were industrious and speedy- making my in and out possible. Bar stools were available for waiting as a separate area from the patrons thick in study or conversation around tables. The london fog tea latte and blueberry scone were a delightful treat- especially the scone because of the glazed taste (like a doughnut)! Street and lot parking made the shop easily approachable. The outside space appears to have potential spring/summer outdoor seating!“
“This was my first visit. The building is old but kept very clean with no sticky tables or ketchup bottles. Our service was top notch and the food basic but very delicious. The four cheese omelette was fluffy and packed with cheese and the hash browns crispy and salty. I ordered a side of bacon and that was very good too.Easy to get to with lots of parking. This is a nice place to grab some brunch and it seems to be a local favorite, which speaks volumes.Highly recommended and my wife and I will be back. We fancied a change from our normal brunch spot and were so glad to try this.“
“Best Glazed Donuts! Melt in your mouth. Light and fluffy. Delicious.Also - Great coffee. Loved the Highlander Grog. Coffee roasted locally and delicious.Owner and Baker Ron was very nice. Stayed open as I rushed there today to grab some yummy donuts. How have I missed this place all these years!?! Will return!And it's Kocher!“
“This place was fantastic! They had a variety of cafe food, such as miso, pork buns, baked goods, cheese cakes, etc. After 3pm on the weekdays they offer a variety of Korean corn dogs! You won’t find them on the menu, but if you go in there will be a menu for them! They also have a huge variety of fresh teas, lemonades, and boba! The food was delicious and the prices are great, and they were super kind and service was fast. The establishment was very clean and handicap accessible as well. We will definitely returning soon!“
“Highlander grog and a hot chocolate with no whip. It's amazing how we don't even have to order, the friendly and reliable staff already knows what we want. It's delicious, inexpensive, friendly, cozy, local, and NOT some big chain like Dunkin or Starbucks. You won't regret going here.“
“Delicious food! The muhammara is to die for (order extra pita). Husband and I also had the gnocchi beurre vin, brussels and carrots, and chicken thighs. Probably didn't need the brussels and carrots as chicken thighs and muhammara had veggies - we were too full for dessert :( Excellent selection of wines by the glass as well. You'll need a reservation on a Saturday - they were fully booked. We'll be back.“
“Excellent coffee shop right outside of the bridal district. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and the coffee was fantastic. They have lots of seating options inside and out of the store which was great to see. They coffee cake was some of the best I have ever had. It is wrapped in plastic which was nice and sanitary, but it caused the frosting to stick to the plastic rather than the cake. Overall an excellent place to grab a coffee and get some work done.“
“If you’ve had coffee in cincinnati, there’s a good chance the beans are from deeper roots! Consistently so good!! I usually get an iced oat milk latte year round and this morning was no different Exocet I added a ham and cheese crosstant to my order! They even wanted it up for me?Wouldn’t have a cincy coffee scene without deeper roots! If you’re visiting and traveling through would highly recommend grabbing coffee from them or any coffee store that uses their beans ?Parking: There is a parking lot to the right of the store front that is free to use for any of the surprising business in the area off Madison road! There is also meter parking out front that uses the cincy ez parking app!“
“Very adorably, sweet coffee shop. We had some smoothies to go along with some coffees. Seemed the owner was working and was very kind & welcoming. Would imagine if you are going mother-daughter dress shopping for a wedding, definitely the place to hit!We even had time to play a few games of connect four that was hanging out on the shelf!Kid-friendliness: Yes yes yes! Kids will love to look at all the colorful fish in the very well kept and clean fish tank!“
“I am a local College Hill resident and visit this coffee shop often. It is bright and airy with a boho modern feel. The coffee served is La Terza, which is one of the best local cincy roasters. Seasonal coffee drinks brighten up the mood with small food side dishes, including salads, pastries, and sandwiches, filling your appetite. Luminary is becoming a College Hill staple as I have run into many a neighbor there. They sell La Terza coffee in bags, which is convenient and makes a great gift.“
“THESE DOUGHNUTS AND SWEET TREATS ARE SO DELICIOUS THAT THEY WILL MAKE YOUR TOUNGUE SMACK YOUR BRAINS OUT!!!!!!!!!!! NO OTHER DOUGHNUT SHOP EVEN COMES CLOSE TO JUPITER DOUGHNUTS. ALWAYS FRESH AND DELICIOUS AND THE PRICE IS VERY AFFORDABLE NOT OVER “
“I have been to this location a few times over the last few months, and today was another lovely experience! The barista was incredibly friendly and kind, and made a delicious americano. I got there right as the pastries came in, the blueberry danish is delicious!“
“Great coffee! They were already sold out of their quiches and sandwhiches when I strolled in around 11:15am:( but was able to snag a slice of banana bread. It was good, but nothing crazy! Ordered an iced oat milk latte and it did not disappoint! All together it was $9 for both items, not bad! Loved the glass that they served it in and with a compostable straw as well! Lots of tables but for someone who chronically forgets to charge her laptop, not enough plugs around the tables :/ there was a good chunk of people already here so I think those tables might have the plugs ? I couldn’t tell because I didn’t want to stare.If you need a stimulating place to work while getting computer work done, there are paintings and art work all around to enjoy and to even buy! As well as lots of locally made items that would be great to give as gifts!“
“I enjoyed my visit. Our lattes were a bit more expensive then at chains. At least we were served our drinks in actual cups. Very clean and cozy decor. The staff was really nice and made the coffee quickly. The coffee was real smooth with no bitter harsh tastes at all. A good cup of coffee for sure.“
“Tom thank you and your lovely wife for such a delicious savory treat. I highly recommend anyone reading this to stop in and give ‘em a try for a not too sweet brownie but filled with awesome flavors from raspberry to oatmeal and many more. Absolutely refreshing to be able to actually taste the flavors and not just loads of sugar!! I was supposed to take a picture of the brownies I purchased but I ATE THEM !Parking: Spacious area“
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“What a nice coffee shop and the coffee they brew is really, really good. I'm a straight up Americano (black - no cream, sugar, or flavoring) so the taste of the coffee is really important to me. And since we were staying we got real mugs!! Score!! I'm not a paper cup lover when I'm sitting down in a cafe.This coffee shop is an unusual setup but I really enjoyed the way it was laid out. It is combined with a credit union so it had ample seating, really nice little study booths, and a small conference room that could be utilized. My friend and I sat in very comfy leather chairs by a large window, and although there were plenty of other people there, we could hear each other well and couldn't hear other conversations. Maybe they utilize white noise - idk - but it was great to have a real chat in a coffee house and to also feel like we had some privacy.We didn't eat anything today but I gave 5 stars because they serve Chubby Bunny bakery items - an allergy friendly, completely vegan & gluten free bakery located in Hamilton that is insanely good.“
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“Awesome sauce. Great healthy teas, shakes and more. So happy it's in walking distance of my house. Your health is priceless. Sam and Charlotte are wonderful. Great decor and energy. Support your local businesses and make healthy choices, all in one. I had the Cherry shake with protein powder. Yummy....“
“A great little doughnut shop that I found on Google. The staff was friendly & accommodating & they had a pretty good selection for us showing up more towards closing time. Absolutely the muffins & prices are really good for this day & age. Definitely will be lifelong customers!!“
“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.“
“The first time I went I asked the difference between two drinks and not only did the barista explain the difference between the drinks he made other suggestions based on those drinks so the next time I went I got his suggestion, the avalanche, and it was so good! Every time I come they are so fast and so friendly. Couldn’t recommend enough.“
“This place has all the coffee shop essentials on the drink menu, with some other interesting flavors, and lots of "refreshers" for non-coffee drinks. I went with a plain cappuccino with oat milk (their oat milk is made in-house; it had an interesting flavor and a little more texture than your average, but it was pretty good). The espresso is pretty decent quality, too. My lady was a fan of her caramel latte. They have a couple breakfast sandwiches on the menu, a large selection of paleo primal donuts, some bagels, and muffins. The vibe is chill, and the couch I lazed on all morning was comfy!“
“I went to the Peach Cobbler Factory in Hyde Park and it was absolutely wonderful. The customer service was great and the cobbler was SUPER GOOD! Sorry grandma but the strawberry peach cobbler was the best cobbler I’ve had in my life! I will definitely be returning to try the sweet potato peach cobbler!“
“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!!!!“
“One of my go to coffee shops. What is really nice about them is that any of their frozen coffee drinks, do not contain milk. They are coffee based. Love coming here and they send random coupons via email as well which is nice. They offer more than coffee but that's what I come here for. Highly recommend.“
“Place is super cute and the cheesecake it’s phenomenal! The lattes are really really sweet (we tried the seasonal flight). It’s a cute idea totally in there. I think the owner was in serving us and she was great too. There is no place to sit and eat but outside (with it being Ohio you can bet it’s a 50/50 chance it’ll be nice enough lol). Worth a stop in for sure!“
“Hands down one of the coolest little coffee spots I’ve ever been to.Just passing through town and was surprised by the interesting layout of an old house converted to a coffee shop. The welcoming staff and environment are great.Not to mention an amazing menu full of different unique sandwiches.Highly recommend.“
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“I stopped in to get some of Maggie’s Marvelous mini cheesecakes and am I glad I did!!! I also had an iced coffee. I was treated with a warm welcome from EVERYONE there! Tiffany did a great job making my coffee and Rachel was so patient as I decided what cheesecakes I wanted. I also had a nice chat with Katie about how small this world really is. Definitely stop in if you’re in the area! You don’t get treated like a friend just anywhere anymore.“
“I’ve only been here twice but I was so impressed both times. Their iced coffee isn’t watered down like every single other cafe I’ve been to, and they are sweet without being overly so. Their croissant sandwiches are sooo good as well, and the prices are decent. I hope to come back tomorrow as I’ve been craving it for a while.Vegetarian options: I got an egg and cheese croissant sandwich and was very satisfied :)“
“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!“
“I enjoy stopping by here for a tea whenever I am in the area! Teas are super fresh and not too sweet. My favorites are the strawberry oolong and mango oolong! Parking is easy, inside is cute (love the idea of the photo wall), and staff is efficient with making my tea. There is something for everyone!“
“I feel bad as I don't remember the specific name but it was a super tasty old fashioned. I stopped in with my BFF after ordering a sandwich at another location at Factory 52. I have been here before and got a yummy coffee. If in the area I would be happy to come here.“
“Friendly staff a nice cafe environment. I got a chai latte which was good a lil watery but adding sugar helped. This place not only has a wide variety of food like different sandwiches, Panini, etc.. They also have wine and different things so I will definitely have to come back and check out more things I would recommend to others because the staff was friendly and then environment was very nice.“
“I am so happy i stumbled upon this coffee shop! I was in the neighborhood for a meeting and tried 3 different Starbucks locations. All inaccessible as they were located in buildings. I was just driving past and saw the sign to I Am Coffee and decided to give it a go. I'm so glad I did. The coffee is amazing but the warm hospitality is what pushes it over the edge. Definitely give it a try!“
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“Macarons were not perfect but tastes good. The need to be a bit more hard outside. Ordered a bag of 6 macarons, americano coffee and a chocolate croissant.Tiramisu- tastes great,Belgian chocolate- great,Raspberry - good,Orange mandarin- good,Red velvet- good,Pistachio - it doesn’t taste like pistachio it is more cherry flavor.“
“I am a first time customer that called to order coffee on Monday and spoke with friendly rep, no hassle very helpful. My order was delivered by FedEx on Wed. I can’t wait to try the “Sumatra”.I will order again from this family owned business.“
“While I dislike the setup of the drive thru and parking lot, they always get my order right and as quick as possible. Christina is consistently my favorite one here. No matter what she is always cheery, her customer service is outstanding, and she’s a great team player. After over a decade in the food & bev industry, she is the kind of employee I love to be taking care of me!“
“We have always had a really good experience anytime we have been here. On our last trip, Mikey went above and beyond to be sure that we were able to enjoy a delicious drink despite a lot of things being out of stock. We sincerely appreciate the kindness and great customer service given to us every time, but especially on our trip from Saturday. Mikey, you're the real MVP, the drinks were DELICIOUS, and Im sorry I entirely missed the out of stock sign right in front of my face. ;)“
“Popped in this morning after grappling with someIron at my local gym. And my goodness if I would have known I was going to have the most delicious blueberry muffin shake ever I probably would have woke up earlier. Since my shake I have went back to the gym and set 2 new PRs. I am now going back for another life changing shake.“
“It's Dunkin. There's barely a bad experience unless it's a specific location. There are a couple, I won't mention.I usually order in the app and go through the drive thru.This Dunkin is one of the better choices.They will make your coffee right every single time, like they read the tickets on the cup or something, I don't know, magic.“
“Food can be inconsistent but that is the charm of it being a local place and not a big chain restaurant. When it's good, it's really good. It's going to take you longer than you think in the drive thru. On average, expect to wait 10-20 minutes from pulling up to pulling out of the drive thru. I give it grace because it's part of our community. If you go in with this mindset, it'll make the experience much more positive. If you go in expecting something more than what it is, you're gonna be disappointed. I hope they stay in business for a long time and continue to improve their technique.“
“I’ve been going here for 25 years. It’s that good. The chicken salad sandwich on wheat with chips & carrots is DELICIOUS. Dorothy’s pasta salad is also a go to favoriteVegetarian options: They have tasty optionsKid-friendliness: Completely family friendly“
“Very good! Love that they have rolled ice cream as well. The drinks were great. I got a matcha latte and he got the mint Oreo milkies. They played slipknot! That was shocking and awesome. We had a great experience. The ice cream comes out a little slow but nothing to be upset for.“
“Best BIGGBY in the world. And I would know because I’ve been to four different ones. Made my 3 months of working in Cincinnati even better. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for this store. The ones in Dayton are still great though!“
“Food is very hit or miss. Usually around lunch time the food is nice and hot with a good amount of toppings, however in the mornings (especially during weekends) the line is a bit slow and the food seems rushed. Considering the rush during breakfast food is still fresh. One thing I had happen to me was I ordered a bacon McGriddle and my bacon was burnt with two of the smallest pieces you can imagine. Other than that this is my usual go to spot for a McDonalds.“