Highest-rated cafes in the Cincinnati area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Cincinnati area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Cincinnati area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Cincinnati were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Highland Coffee House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2839 Highland Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Bow Tie Café
- Rating: 3.9/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Saint Gregory St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hyde Perk
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3664-B Edwards Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Awakenings Coffee & Wine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2734 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sidewinder Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4181 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Iris BookCafé
- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1331 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Macaron Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1206 Main St. Floor 1 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Paris Baguette
- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 West 4th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taste of Belgium - Findlay Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 Race St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Cheesecakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4825 Whetsel Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pendleton Parlor: Ice Cream & Cookie Dough
- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 Broadway St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1215 Vine St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lookout Joe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3181 Linwood Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dojo Gelato
- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 Elder St. Findlay Market Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3210 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Art Galleries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Coffee Emporium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (642 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 East Central Pkwy Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Milk Jar Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3880 Paxton Ave. Ste M Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Urbana Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1130 Broadway St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Coffee Emporium
- Rating: 4.6/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3316 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Rohs Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 245 West McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Deeper Roots Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3056 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lola's Coffee + Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 West 3rd St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Collective Espresso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Woodward St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Café Alma
- Rating: 4.6/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6111 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. VV The Italian Experience
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1026 Delta Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The 86 Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Music Venues, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. BLOC Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Mt Hope Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mom 'n 'em Coffee & Wine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3128 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Black Coffee Lounge
- Rating: 4.9/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 824 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3546 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
