Royal Flamingo Coffee

Really cute coffee shop by day and the "I Like It Like That" bar by night. It's cramped in here, but it has that small business coffeeshop vibe to it that makes the small spaces more tolerable. If you're someone who loves the literal taste of coffee AND the variances of the flavors you can get into the coffee beans themselves by changing the bean preparation, you're going to love the Royal Flamingo drinks. They feel like someone who really loves coffee homebrewing was in charge of the drink's menu and bean creation. Their flavor profiles are very unique and very coffee-heavy. This isn't like a Starbucks or chain coffee latte where you're primarily slurping syrup. There's a whole lot of complex flavor within every sip at Royal Flamingo's drinks, and they're very, very coffee-forward. I'd recommend it for people who love the actual taste of coffee, but I'd just as surely say it's a bad fit for my friends who actually just love the taste of creamer. (I get most of my lattes at other competitors with "half" or "1/4th" the usual level of syrups in their flavored lattes. I made no modifications to my Royal Flamingo order, and it still was much, much less sweetened than other chains.)Getting a drink to go here took 10-ish minutes. They have adorable to-go cups, but it's not the most efficient way to gulp down coffee to sustain life in the morning. Their glassware and presentation is upscale and encourages that "sit and socialize" vibe, though, so I'd love to meet up with someone here with the shop's limited seating options. Getting into Royal Flamingo is just as weird as the evening bar; go in through the covered patio's door. There's a gigantic parking lot behind Royal Flamingo for parking, but I'll note that it was swamped on Sunday around church time. I think there's a church across the street that's using the parking lot too.

Is it weird that this place always reminds me of Central Perk on Friends? It feels like someone could just break out a guitar and start singing at any moment. Lots of groups of people kicking it on a Saturday - reading, chatting, knitting, studying, whatever. This is not a place to come for a quick takeout coffee pickup. They are into coffee as a craft and they usually have a line. You will likely wait a bit for your order to be ready. There are a few breakfast pastry choices, but no other food served. Staff is great. As others have already pointed out, this is very STRONG coffee and the drinks are not made creamy or sweet here. The drinks are definitely intense compared to your usual coffee shop latte. Honestly, I am not their target coffee style audience (light and sweet please) but still appreciate what they are doing here.

Hole in the wall! Nothing outside matches the inside. Coffee was incredibly good!! Each rooms kinda have its own character and colors. Very vibrant! Love it!

The reviews live up to the hype! This little coffee shop is hidden in plain sight directly inside the I Like It Like That Bar. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by various amounts of flamingo decor and a beautiful coffee bar. The menu has a ton of options on it and the prices are set well for the local area. The Barista's in house were excellent at answering questions as we were in there looking for a few Christmas gifts. The seating inside was super unique, a ton of out-coves around the bar with eclectic seating throughout the small area. I would recommend the Barista Flight if this is your first visit as it encompasses many of their fantastic offerings. The cherry espresso hit the top spot on my list as it was thick, flavorful, and bursting with cherry. I am definitely adding this spot to my local tours when people come to visit, nice work all!

Popped in on a Friday morning with a couple of coffee loving friends. Royal Flamingo has such a cozy & eclectic vibe that I really enjoyed, and the staff were very friendly. I don't consider myself to be a super adventurous coffee person, but Royal Flamingo makes it easy to try new things. They have a classic menu with more familiar options and a more unique menu with fun options. I opted for a seasonal latte from the Super Fun menu. I couldn't tell you what it was, but I really enjoyed it. Typically I like sweeter drinks but the flavor profile was very balanced and I didn't feel like it needed any added sweetness. It was a really nice experience and I'm sure I'll visit again. If you're a coffee lover and like to try new flavor profiles, I definitely recommend checking out Royal Flamingo!

Love coming here once a week. Plenty of booths and tables. When it's nice out they have a large covered patio. They rotate some coffees about once every 3 months. Highly recommend especially if true coffee connoisseur.

Atmosphere is quiet and the coffee was explained in a way that when you tasted it it was just that!

So cute and great coffee! Their baristas are super knowledgeable and make great drinks!

This is the single best coffee shop in Columbus (followed closely by Two Tigers Coffee and Cafe Brioso). And it's because they mirror the home experience of coffee consumption - their pour overs take time. They source beans with unique flavors. They're properly dialing in their espresso and tinkering with details because coffee can be fun and delicious and amazing and wonderful. Every time Ive entered this incredibly unique spot, the decor and charm has captured my attention; it's warm and inviting, cozy but playful. But again, this place is made by coffee lovers FOR coffee lovers. And each time I visit, I'm excited to try something new and wonderful, to see what kind of exciting flavor I'm able to get within the world of coffee. And Royal Flamingo never fails to meet, and subsequently exceed, that challenge.

Best coffee. They win the awards for a reason. The service was wonderful and the barista was very kind. The shop itself was eclectic and such a cute relaxing vibe. Definitely a must visit