The best cafes in Kenton County

8 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Thorntons (opens in a new tab)

3045 Dixie Hwy · Erlanger

Convenience-store chain with grab-&-go food, packaged snacks & drinks, plus gasoline.

Convenience-store chain with grab-&-go food, packaged snacks & drinks, plus gasoline.

BIGGBY COFFEE (opens in a new tab)

5068 Old Taylor Mill Rd · Taylor Mill

From Sweet Foam Cold Brew to Creme Freeze smoothies and those addicting Bragels, Biggby Coffee keeps the menu fun without getting fussy.…

From Sweet Foam Cold Brew to Creme Freeze smoothies and those addicting Bragels, Biggby Coffee keeps the menu fun without getting fussy. It’s locally owned and operated, the baristas are upbeat, and their farm-direct coffee program makes every cup feel like a small good deed.

From the Independence newsletter, September 10, 2026

BIGGBY COFFEE (opens in a new tab)

2498 Dixie Hwy · Fort Mitchell

Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

Dunkin' (opens in a new tab)

2037 Harris Pike · Independence

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Biggby Coffee (opens in a new tab)

3966 Turkeyfoot Rd · Erlanger

From sweet foam cold brew to the slurpable Creme Freeze smoothies, Biggby Coffee does the fun stuff right, plus solid classics when you…

From sweet foam cold brew to the slurpable Creme Freeze smoothies, Biggby Coffee does the fun stuff right, plus solid classics when you just need a Cuppa Joe. Friendly baristas, a Farm-Direct ethos, and snackable Bragels or muffins make it an easy local habit.

From the Florence newsletter, August 31, 2026

Point Perk Coffee (opens in a new tab)

43 W Pike St · Covington

Casual coffeehouse providing breakfast, desserts, and live performances, plus job training for adults with developmental disabilities.

Casual coffeehouse providing breakfast, desserts, and live performances, plus job training for adults with developmental disabilities.

The Roost Latonia (opens in a new tab)

3616 Decoursey Ave · Covington

Vintage store for coffee and tea (even dirty chai and matcha latte) as well as furniture and art.

Vintage store for coffee and tea (even dirty chai and matcha latte) as well as furniture and art.

Ludlow Coffee (opens in a new tab)

630 Elm St · Ludlow

Casual coffee shop offering baked goods and espresso drinks.

Casual coffee shop offering baked goods and espresso drinks.