Highland Coffee House

I have NEVER been to a night time coffee shop, I guess because I’m uncultured. But my boyfriend and I were waiting for the Art Walk to start so we came here. The barista was absolutely phenomenal and so kind. The coffee and cookie were so fabulous that we would come back just for that. But you know what else I’d come back for, the piece of the pizza that earned this establishment the fifth star? The viiiiibes, dude. Seriously. The decor is gorgeous and homey; I could envision an author writing his Nobel peace prize winning novel here. The music, the smells, the lighting… it’s just **chef’s kiss** Thank you for creating such a cool place to come.

Highly recommend this place if you're meeting with friends, studying, or even just looking for a new coffee shop. Can't speak for the bar portion as all I have is the coffee. 😂 But this place is one of the nicest around, especially with being open so late! Mr. Jay is an absolutely amazing person, as well as the other employees here! Friendly atmosphere and plenty of conversation happening at all times. P.S. the mochas and americanos are top tier.

In the quiet street of Cincinnati there is a secret nook where you’ll feel vibrant of life as soon as you open the door. I’m writing this midnight on a Sunday and trust me the shop is still so busy like it’s 8pm. This is not a bar, but a coffee shop that serves alcohol, the atmosphere here compare to a bar is night and day. For all you night owls who wants serenity of peace but refuse the cruel claw of loneliness this place is for you.

My favorite late night hangout in Cincinnati. I always love seeing Jay when he’s working the bar, he always makes you feel at home. The drinks are great and the vibe is immaculate. It can get a little busy, particularly during the school year, but generally you can find a table whenever you come in. Be mindful that outlets are a little sparse if you’re planning to bring a laptop!

Every time I have been here I’ve had nothing but exceptional experiences. Treat your servers well and they will treat you well. Food and drinks are fantastic and the ambiance is super chill. Music is always great with a ton of variety. The furniture and building are very authentically vintage with a very bohemian type of decor. It’s definitely one of the most unique places I’ve dined at. Whenever I’ve visited here I’ve seen each of the guys behind the counter work extremely hard to tend to all of their customers. For God’s sakes, tip your servers. Tipping helps pay the rent for many people, so even if you’re buying just a coffee it can really make a difference. Not everyone has a comfy hourly rate to fall back on: especially servers and bartenders. Don’t be stingy and support local business. All in all, fantastic place to chill and have a nice meal at. There is tons of personality and authenticity here to boot. Recently I have started to regular this place just to unwind after a long day of work, and I will definitely continue to do so. Highly recommend.

Leaving this review purely to tell the people who don’t tip that they should tip. Been here before and never had any issues. Always tip because I was raised right, and I worked in the service industry. Tips are earned, sure, good ones. But even a dollar is just common sense and kindness to your fellow human who barely make any kind of money outside of tips, who made your drink. Have a nice day y’all!