Coffee shops, bakeries with seats and the places Cincinnati lingers in over a cortado.

Where to sit and slow down

Coffee Emporium OTR ★ 4.5

over-the-rhineMon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Coffee Emporium on East Central Parkway in Cincinnati's OTR is the city's oldest coffeehouse since 1973, with pour-overs and house-roasted beans.

Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over and house cold brew

110 E Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mom 'n 'em Coffee and Wine ★ 4.7

camp-washingtonDaily 07:00-15:00Work-friendlyWifi

Mom 'n 'em on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati's Camp Washington is the corner cafe-and-wine bar named the best coffee shop in Ohio by Food and Wine magazine.

Signature drink: House espresso and natural wine by the glass

3128 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Sidewinder Coffee ★ 4.5

northsideMon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Sidewinder Coffee on Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati's Northside is the independent neighborhood coffee shop and roastery since 2004, with ethical beans.

Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over and breakfast burrito

4181 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Coffee Emporium Hyde Park ★ 4.4

hyde-parkMon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Coffee Emporium on Erie Avenue in Cincinnati's Hyde Park Square is the second location of the city's oldest coffeehouse, with pour-overs and pastries.

Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over and house pastries

3316 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Carabello Coffee ★ 4.6

covington-newportMon-Fri 06:30-19:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-19:00Work-friendlyWifi

Carabello Coffee on East 9th Street in Cincinnati's Newport KY is the cross-river specialty roastery and cafe sourcing from Nicaragua co-ops.

Signature drink: Single-origin espresso and pour-over

107 E 9th St, Newport, KY 41071

Roebling Point Books and Coffee ★ 4.5

covington-newportMon-Sat 07:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Roebling Point Books and Coffee on Greenup Street in Cincinnati's Covington KY is the indie bookshop and coffee bar overlooking the Roebling Bridge.

Signature drink: Pour-over coffee and house pastries

306 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011

Deeper Roots Coffee Oakley ★ 4.5

oakleyMon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Deeper Roots on Madison Road in Cincinnati's Oakley is the flagship cafe of the local specialty roastery, with espressos and direct-trade beans.

Signature drink: Single-origin espresso and pour-over

3056 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Cheapside Cafe ★ 4.3

downtownMon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-15:00, closed SunWork-friendlyWifi

Cheapside Cafe on East 8th Street in Cincinnati's downtown is the all-day cafe and lunch counter with espresso bar, sandwiches and seasonal soup bowls.

Signature drink: Espresso, soup and salad bowls

326 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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