Best coffee shops in Cincinnati.

Elliott Coffee fills a former service station in Dayton, Kentucky with carefully made coffee and specialty drinks. The welcoming room draws a line at busy times, so give yourself a little extra time.

• Dayton, KY
  825 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM; Sat 8 AM–3 PM; Sun ClosedDirections

Coffee Emporium is a Cincinnati staple for beans, pastries and a roomy stop in Over-the-Rhine. Its Hyde Park shop gives east-side visitors another place to settle in with the same coffee.

• Over-The-Rhine
  110 E Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 651-5483
• Hyde Park
  3316 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
  Mon–Fri 6 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 321-5943

Mom 'n 'em pairs lattes, toasts and pastries with a homey setting in Camp Washington. There is also a Madisonville location, and the patio makes the original a good pick on a mild day.

• Camp Washington
  3128 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
  Mon–Sun 7 AM–3 PMDirections(513) 886-0591
• Madisonville
  4310 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
  Mon–Sun 7 AM–3 PMDirections(513) 302-6197

Cincy Cafe brings Yemeni-style coffee to Short Vine in Corryville. Pistachio lattes, Adeni chai and Middle Eastern desserts make it useful when you want something beyond a standard espresso menu.

• Corryville
  2702 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 8 AM–10 PM; Sun 8 AM–9 PMDirections(513) 383-3000

The Cauldron Cafe is a cozy Covington stop for smooth lattes, house syrups and seasonal drinks. Its vintage, cat-themed room and local pastries invite a slower coffee break.

• Covington, KY
  807 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
  Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PMDirections

Redtree combines coffee, food and local art in Over-the-Rhine, with another shop in Oakley. The OTR menu also stretches into the evening, though it is smart to check hours before making the trip.

• Over-The-Rhine
  229 W 12th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM; Thu–Sat 8 AM–11 PM; Sun 8 AM–10 PMDirections(513) 991-1039
• Oakley
  3210 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
  Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM; Sun 8 AM–3 PMDirections(513) 991-1039

Viva roasts its coffee in the O'Bryonville area and serves inventive lattes alongside toasts. It is a focused stop for fresh beans as well as a sit-down drink.

• Evanston
  1979 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM; Sat 8 AM–3 PM; Sun ClosedDirections(513) 392-8474

Locke Coffee occupies a former bank in Newport. Come for a well-made cup in a distinctive room; prices and drink sizes run differently from some neighborhood cafes.

• Newport, KY
  400 York St, Newport, KY 41071
  Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–3:30 PMDirections(859) 655-9444

Deeper Roots brings its own roasted coffee and house-syrup lattes to Findlay Market and three other Greater Cincinnati locations. The Honey Bear is one of its signature drinks.

• Over-The-Rhine
  1814 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PMDirections(513) 319-3021
• Central Business District
  338 W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM; Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 381-2141
• Oakley
  3056 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM; Sun 7:30 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 913-9489
• Montgomery, OH
  9340 Montgomery Rd Ste 101, Montgomery, OH 45242
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM; Sun 7:30 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 745-0854

Birdie's is a lively Norwood cafe with seasonal drinks and several places to sit, including a rooftop. It can get crowded and loud at peak times.

• Norwood, OH
  4030 Forest Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM; Sun 8 AM–2:30 PMDirections(513) 382-5740

King Pigeon serves coffee and pastries in Walnut Hills. Check its current short daytime hours before heading over.

• Walnut Hills
  2436 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
  Tue–Sat 8 AM–2 PM; Sun 9 AM–2 PM; Mon closedDirections(513) 221-3000

Urbana offers coffee, pastries and room to linger at its Pendleton location. Additional shops in East Walnut Hills, downtown and Over-the-Rhine make it easy to find nearby.

• Pendleton
  1130 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PMDirections(513) 813-3133
• East Walnut HIlls
  2714 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PMDirections(513) 514-0460
• Central Business District
  44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM; Sun ClosedDirections(513) 721-2233
• Over-The-Rhine
  1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 8 AM–6 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PMDirections

Unataza is a Honduran-owned cafe in Dayton, Kentucky serving lattes, breakfast tacos and empanadas. It has options for families and visitors with food restrictions.

• Dayton, KY
  603 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
  Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM; Sat Closed; Sun 9 AM–3 PMDirections(859) 261-8292

Collective keeps the focus on espresso and careful drink preparation in Newport and Northside. The Newport shop also has a shaded patio and a film lab.

• Newport, KY
  121 W 10th St, Newport, KY 41071
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PMDirections(859) 279-3270
• Northside
  4037 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PMDirections(513) 900-0423

Fable is a Westwood neighborhood cafe for rotating lattes and breakfast sandwiches. It has a community feel, though seats can fill up when it is busy.

• Westwood
  3117 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PMDirections

Cream + Sugar is an Evanston coffeehouse for lattes, toasts and a relaxed visit. The welcoming room makes it an easy neighborhood stop.

• Evanston
  3546 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45207
  Mon 7 AM–2 PM; Tue–Fri 7 AM–9 PM; Sat 8 AM–3 PM; Sun ClosedDirections(513) 731-0100

The Roost sits inside a vintage and antique shop in Covington's Latonia area. Coffee buckets and a warm counter service make it a different kind of browse-and-sip stop.

• Covington, KY
  3616 Decoursey Ave, Covington, KY 41015
  Mon–Wed 7 AM–3 PM; Thu–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PMDirections(859) 663-6014

Roebling Books & Coffee pairs shelves of books with coffee and sandwiches in Newport. Its Covington location gives readers another nearby place to linger.

• Newport, KY
  601 Overton St, Newport, KY 41071
  Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PMDirections(859) 308-7086
• Licking Riverside · Covington, KY
  306 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011
  Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PMDirections(859) 240-9476

Sidewinder roasts coffee in Northside and has a back patio for warm days. Stop in for a drink and pastry, then spend some time in the neighborhood.

• Northside
  4181 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
  Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PMDirections(513) 542-8321

1215 moves from espresso drinks during the day to wine and cocktails later on Vine Street. It is a flexible Over-the-Rhine stop when your plans run past coffee hours.

• Over-The-Rhine
  1215 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–8 PM; Fri 7:30 AM–10 PM; Sat 8 AM–10 PM; Sun 12:30–7 PMDirections

The Fix brings coffee, matcha, pastries and bar drinks to Walnut Hills and East Walnut Hills. Its rooms work for a daytime meet-up as well as a later visit.

• Walnut Hills
  719 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM; Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun 8 AM–3 PMDirections(513) 620-7076
• East Walnut HIlls
  2835 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM; Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun 8 AM–3 PMDirections(513) 667-3629

Haven in Oakley makes creative lattes and matcha, with banana bread and breakfast sandwiches alongside. Weekend laptop rules may affect a long work session, so check before settling in.

• Oakley
  4409 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH 45209
  Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 9 AM–3 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PMDirections

Fort Thomas Coffee has a large room, meeting spaces and a play area. Live music and a family-friendly setup give it more uses than a quick coffee run.

• Fort Thomas, KY
  1 Highland Ave Ste A, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
  Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–9 PM; Sun 6:30 AM–2 PMDirections(859) 999-8080

Rohs Street Cafe is a townhouse cafe near the University of Cincinnati with space to study and later hours than many coffee shops. Street parking can be tight.

• CUF
  2385 Rohs St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM; Sat 8 AM–9 PM; Sun 2–9 PMDirections

Left Bank is a small Covington coffeehouse with a gift shop and outdoor seating. The drinks and playful Harry Styles touches give this Licking Riverside stop its own character.

• Licking Riverside · Covington, KY
  701 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011
  Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 7 AM–2 PM; Sat 8 AM–2 PM; Sun ClosedDirections(859) 431-4655