Lola's Coffee + Bar: Downtown
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Lola's is a super cute coffee shop close to the river in downtown Cincinnati. There isn't a ton of seating, but there are still some booths and bar seating if you want to stay and hang out a while. The location is great, especially when it's warm out so you can sit outside, or walk around downtown or by the river, since iconic Smale Riverfront Park is super close by!
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Visited: September 23, 2023
Lily's Choice: Iced Salted Caramel Latte
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You know when you get your coffee and it's the perfect color? That's what Lola's is like. Their lattes are delicious with an amazing balance between espresso, milk, and flavoring. I love how the coffee taste still powers through, and I definitely recommend trying Lola's out if you're ever needing a spot downtown.
Deeper Roots: Downtown/OTR/Oakley
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Every location varies, but each Deeper Roots location makes coziness a priority. It's always a quiet environment, that is perfect for studying or getting some work done. All the stores have a very homey feel to them, making it easy to get comfortable to enjoy a nice cup of coffee!
Pictured: Oakley Location
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Deeper Roots coffee can be found in several different local coffee shops across Cincinnati. There's a reason why they are so popular! Their coffee has a very strong and compelling taste, and their flavored lattes and coffees are never too sweet because of the bold and acidic flavor of their coffee.
Urbana Cafe: East Walnut Hills/Downtown
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Urbana Cafe has several locations all over Cincinnati, and each one has a unique atmosphere, not a one size fits all for each location. However, the common theme between a lot of the locations are that Urbana Cafe has a pretty modern vibe, usually with lots of light and a refreshing place to enjoy your coffee! My personal favorite is the East Walnut Hills location!
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Urbana Cafe is for someone that doesn't love super strong or bold coffee. Their coffee is a very balanced taste, not too strong, but also not too watered down either. Urbana is a people pleaser coffee, I'm sure that everyone can get along with the taste! It's no wonder why Urbana is served all over Cincinnati.
Fulton Yards Coffeehouse & Spirits: Riverside
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Fulton Yards is perfect for any occasion. There are different areas of the shop, one being a smaller, quieter seating area near the bar, and another space being the back patio perfect for bigger groups. It's incredibly cozy, feeling like a place you could curl up with a good book in, with all of the exposed brick and comfy chairs.
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Fulton Yards serves Urbana Cafe Coffee, which is local to downtown Cincinnati. I loved how their coffee was very strong and had a bold taste to it. Even though americanos mainly contain water, the espresso didn't taste watered down at all. However, I do think that the coffee was a bit too acidic and wasn't a coffee that I'd go to if I wanted a very chuggable, smooth coffee.