Cincinnati Coffee Houses

Cincinnati is a small town big city with a variety of hole-in-the-wall coffee joints to take your laptop or just sit back and people watch. There are a half dozen great cups of coffee awaiting you a ten minute walk of the center of the city.

Staying in town? Of course you can get to a number of Starbucks coffee locations and other large chains quite easily, but Downtown Cincinnati can offer you a wide variety of tastes and atmospheres. Try one of these more unique coffee houses in the city.

Tazza Mia

441 Vine St. in the Carew Tower - (513) 381-1388

Locally roasted coffee just across the street from Cincinnati's Fountain Square. Tazza Mia is friendly, fast, and known for their lunch specials and $1 cup of coffee offers. Take it to go or venture upstairs to a cozy seating area where there is free wireless internet and nice ambient music.

Find out more at the Tazza Mia website.

Coffee Emporium

110 E. Central Pkwy. - (513) 651-5483

Offering fair trade coffees, teas, and European chocolates. Coffee Emporium has a large space with lots of daylight and free wireless internet. Lunch is served daily, but don't miss the Belgian Waffles at Sunday's brunch.

Find out more at the Coffee Emporium website.

Kitty's Coffee

120 E. Fourth St. - (513) 721-2233

121 E. Court St. - (513) 632-9580

Offering coffees, teas, pastries, and other creative concoctions. Daytime office workers flock to both of the Kitty's Coffee convenient locations. Next time you need to visit the Courthouse or Downtown BMV, head across the street to Kitty's Coffee.

Hathaway's

441 Vine St. in the Carew Tower - (513) 621-1332

Serving a solid cup of Joe in a throwback diner. You'll love the classic 1950s décor, but be sure to sit at the lunch counter for the best service. Even the same waitresses have been staples at Hathaway's for decades. Good prices and fun atmosphere will have you humming Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darren before you know it.

Lookout Joe

15 W. Seventh St. - (513) 241-0281

Serving coffees, teas, and a full line of flavored espresso drinks. The business suits and free thinking creatives mix at the Lookout Joe counter. You'll find a quality drink here without much hassle or wait. Good prices and service will keep you coming back.

Find out more at the Lookout Joe's website.

Enzo's

1106 Race St. - (513) 579-1106

Offering a variety of coffee drinks with their soups, salads, and sandwiches. Located in the Gateway Quarter, Enzo's is a modern coffee shop with fresh tasty food and a great aesthetic. You're likely to run into students from the Art Academy and the School for Creative and Performing Arts at this café. Be ready for a clean and cool experience.

Find out more at the Enzo's website.