Highland Coffee House: Corryville
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Highland is very unique in the sense that they are not a typical coffee shop, especially with their hours. They are open from 3pm until 2:30am, and it's meant to be a place for people to hang out at night, get homework done, play games, or whatever you decide. The first time I visited, I went at 12:30am, and it was super busy! The later i
Highland is very unique in the sense that they are not a typical coffee shop, especially with their hours. They are open from 3pm until 2:30am, and it's meant to be a place for people to hang out at night, get homework done, play games, or whatever you decide. The first time I visited, I went at 12:30am, and it was super busy! The later it gets in the night, the busier the shop gets. They also have games available for people to play, it's a great environment to be in!
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Highland Coffee has some of the best coffee in Cincinnati. I love how strong their espresso is and how it overpowers the other ingredients within their lattes. I also love how their black coffee isn't too bitter, but has sweet flavors embedded within their coffee blend.
The 86: Corryville
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I absolutely love The 86's atmosphere. It has a very homey feel to it, with art created by local artists lining the wall. I definitely think that it's a place where the culture is a place to get work done and study, especially since it's open much longer than many other coffee shops in the area. There's a ton of seating both downstairs an
I absolutely love The 86's atmosphere. It has a very homey feel to it, with art created by local artists lining the wall. I definitely think that it's a place where the culture is a place to get work done and study, especially since it's open much longer than many other coffee shops in the area. There's a ton of seating both downstairs and upstairs, and is probably one of the cutest shops I've been to. The 86 is in between University of Cincinnati and Short Vine, so it's a happening place to be!
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Visited: January 19, 2025 +
Lily's Choice: Hot Honey Oatmilk Latte
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The 86 has their beans roasted in house by Pnemua Coffee Roasters, so all of their coffee is extremely fresh. I personally thought that their espresso was a little too bitter just by itself, so I'd recommend getting a flavored latte or cappuccino to balance out the bitterness to it.
Cincy Cafe: Corryville
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Cincy Cafe is bright, upbeat, and fun- perfect to wake you up! There's more of an industrial look to it, but the main atmospheric attraction is their parrot, Sundance! Customers are able to hold him and watch him dance along to the music playing in the shop.
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I tried their Cincy Signature, which is a traditional Yemeni coffee drink with a more "muddy" coffee texture with cardamom and ginger. Although it doesn't have as many sweet undertones as I thought it would have, it's incredibly strong. If you're a strong coffee lover, and want the Yemeni coffee experience, definitely get this. However, C
I tried their Cincy Signature, which is a traditional Yemeni coffee drink with a more "muddy" coffee texture with cardamom and ginger. Although it doesn't have as many sweet undertones as I thought it would have, it's incredibly strong. If you're a strong coffee lover, and want the Yemeni coffee experience, definitely get this. However, Cincy Cafe also has more "traditional" coffee drinks like lattes, americanos, and cortados.
The Upside Brew: Clifton
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The Upside Brew is in a bustling location and has lots of exposed brick to make the shop seem very warm and welcoming. It was pretty packed when I went on a Sunday morning, and it was difficult to find a seat, but there was still lots of seating! Super cute and cozy overall.
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If you're visiting Upside Brew, I'd recommend to get something sweet, or a drip coffee. When I went, I experienced the taste of dead espresso shots. When an espresso shot dies, the espresso tastes extremely bitter and acidic, and hard to drink. Where this might have just been a fluke, I would still recommend getting a drink without espresso, like a regular drip coffee or pour over!
Sitwell's Coffeehouse Act II: Clifton
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Sitwell's seems to be the place to get work done! Almost every seat is full with people working on laptops, even though there is lots of seating within the shop. Sitwell's has very "living room" vibes, with mix-matched chairs and tables. There's also lots of art made by local artists, and it's a very warm environment to be in. A great spot to get comfortable and get some work done!
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Strong, bold, flavorful, delicious! All words I'm using to describe Sitwell's Coffee. I got a hot americano, my go-to for trying new places, and this is one of the most flavorful and strong americanos that I've had. Their espresso blend clearly uses a darker roast, since there is not a hint of acidity, but instead extremely smooth and wit
Strong, bold, flavorful, delicious! All words I'm using to describe Sitwell's Coffee. I got a hot americano, my go-to for trying new places, and this is one of the most flavorful and strong americanos that I've had. Their espresso blend clearly uses a darker roast, since there is not a hint of acidity, but instead extremely smooth and with very oaky and cedar notes embedded in the blend. I talked to one of the baristas, who said that their dark roast drip coffee is very popular as well. I'm assuming that their lattes aren't too special besides their espresso blend, since they use Monin syryps, as do many coffee shops in the area. Go for the black coffees!