The best cafes in Cincinnati

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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

43 W Pike St (Covington)

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

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Lively and inviting venue featuring coffee drinks, baked goods and espresso drinks alongside smoothies and tea.

8109 Alexandria Pike Ste 9 (Alexandria)

Lively and inviting venue featuring coffee drinks, baked goods and espresso drinks alongside smoothies and tea.

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Casual coffee shop serving espresso and coffee drinks, along with pastries, in an old service station.

825 6th Ave (Dayton)

Casual coffee shop serving espresso and coffee drinks, along with pastries, in an old service station.

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Locally roasted beans, craft coffees & pastries served in a cozy, neighborhood gathering spot.

107 E 9th St (Newport)

Locally roasted beans, craft coffees & pastries served in a cozy, neighborhood gathering spot.

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

3616 Decoursey Ave (Covington)

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

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Casual coffee shop offering baked goods and espresso drinks.

630 Elm St (Ludlow)

Casual coffee shop offering baked goods and espresso drinks.

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Casual, cozy, coffeehouse with baked goods, sandwiches and breakfast burritos, plus espresso drinks.

11069 Clay Dr (Walton)

Casual, cozy, coffeehouse with baked goods, sandwiches and breakfast burritos, plus espresso drinks.

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