Luminary by La Terza

This place is where the old North College Hill Coffee once was and it is a welcomed change! Using La Terza coffee for their drinks makes all the difference in taste. Whether you are looking for a cup of coffee on the go, seated with a couple of friends, or wanting to take home freshly roasted beans for yourself, this is the place. They also offer a few baked goods if you're needing a little more in the tummy. If you have little ones, there is a cute little area for them to play while you are with them. And there are quite a few tables to gather with friends/family. Very clean bathrooms, which is a huge plus!I opted for a breve latte and mini apple pie. Delicious! I've had several drinks from here in the past, as well as freshly ground beans for my French press at home. (Sorry I didn't get pictures of the seating out of respect for the privacy of others)

I was in Cincy for a few meetings and for one of them, this is where we decided to go. I found them on Yelp and when I mentioned it to my colleague they were one hundred percent onboard. I arrived to discover a really cute and comfy cafe with welcoming staff, tons of bright light, strong wifi, great coffee and food, and more. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a latte, both of which I enjoyed very much. A few other things to note... 1) There's a big parking lot out back, so no need to worry about that. 2) There's a lovely little corner with items to purchase. Things like locally made art, jewelry, and other knicknacks. 3) It was obvious that the place is very family friendly, so bring the kids if you want. 4) Toward the back there was a bulletin board where you can leave a post-it note with either something you're proud of or words of encouragement, things like that. Such a sweet thing to do. Very big sense of community here. I would totally come back.

Updating my review to add that I tried the breakfast sandwich and it was FIRE. The homemade English muffin and special house sauce made it so unique and tasty and fresh. Would highly recommend and would order again. I also got a hot London Fog with almond milk and it was really good. I have had many disappointing ones lately, but this one had full flavor. Such a great spot to spend the day working.

What a cute spot. I like the decor and loved the customer service. The drip coffee hit the spot. This place is certainly worth a stop.

Such a cute place! The ambiance is very cozy and inviting. Our barista was amazing and the pumpkin cold brew I had was so good!

The service was amazing! Very helpful and answered all questions. I tried a dirty iced chai and it was amazing! I loved the cute locally made mini shop as well.

Luminary is a coffee shop I had been waiting to try, for months. Believe me when I say: It was certainly worth the trip.Luminary took the place of the previous coffee shop, and has changed the vibe for the better. The outside (rear) has a couple of tables, and the inside has plenty of available seating. The colors, vibe and decorations encourage relaxation. I felt at peace when we arrived, and browsing their menu.I ordered the Pumpkin Custard Latte, while my wife ordered the Iced Gingerbread Latte. The woman who took our order was friendly, and that was pretty refreshing. We grabbed some seats at the front window and admired the artwork decorating the walls. After about 5 minutes, we received our coffees.My Pumpkin Custard Latte was smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It embodied being sweet, but not overly sweet -- the perfect amount with pumpkin.My wife thought her Iced Gingerbread Latte was decent/okay. She really could not get a strong flavor from it. She liked it, but thought mine was much better.I would highly recommend Luminary, as the vibe and taste are worth the trip.I can't wait to go back and maybe try one of their pastries.

Cozy and cute interior decor. Very nicely decorated. The baked French toast is delicious. It's perfectly sweet without adding syrup. It tasted like bread pudding. The kitchen chef delivered my freshly baked French toast to the table. The spinach and onion soufflé when warmed is savory and just delicious as well. Now I like my iced drinks cold all the way through. The iced pumpkin custard latte would have benefited from either the drink being shaken to make it cold all the way through or more ice. The pumpkin flavor tasted artificial. Food was delicious, coffee not so much, just average.

OK... I was a College Hill Coffee fan for 15+ years.... Luminary, so far, is OK. A bit pricy for what I got - bacon, egg, cheese sandwich with SMALL salad and "bottomless" coffee. (No table service). $15.00I think it's set up to be "open and airy"... but it kind of feels like a cafeteria to me. Since it's one of the new "College Hill staples.." I'll probably be back...

This is the best coffee house in Cincinnati, in my opinion. They have great locally-roasted beans and a great espresso machine. They have a passion for making good coffee. The design of the place is nice and airy and light; it feels great in there. They have an awesome play area for young kids, which is so great for families. My kids enjoy playing there. And the staff and baristas are not only skilled, but make the atmosphere so nice. Again, consistently the best espresso and coffee house in the city. I try to bring everyone here.