Tazza Mia

Tazza Mia brews the best local coffee right now. Their regular coffees are roasted to perfection and a fine drink on their own. There really isn’t a location convenient to me but, when I am downtown Tazza Mia is definitely coffee shop of choice. The roaster (s?) and baristas know what they are doing and they are always very friendly as well.
I usually pick up a bag or two of their coffee at Whole Foods every time I go– it really is an EXCELLENT coffee.

Great sandwich and decent coffee.

I frequent the Chiquita center Tazza Mia that’s on the skywalk floor and is only a short walk from my building. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
I have heard other complaints that they take too long to make drinks and people would rather go to Starbucks because they’re much faster. Nothing annoys me more! Starbucks has it’s own monopoly going and equipment for fast-​mass produced coffee drinks. Its places like Tazza Mia that should get the attention deserved. I’ve enjoyed espresso, an amazing pour-​over, and numerous cups of black coffee and always enjoy every bit of flavor that comes from the coffee beans. It’s never bitter or stale. I know they might take awhile for cappuccinos or lattes, but it’s well worth the wait to have fresh, slow brewed, coffee the way it should be!
Oh and their baked goods are out of this world. I’ve not had one thing from there that was a disappointment. Everything is always very moist and most days you will see them baking with fresh scones or cookies. The blueberry scone is definitely worth getting!

Go sit on the second floor and enjoy the best decorated cappuccino!

Was in Cincinnati for a wedding and pleasantly surprised to find this place the morning of the ceremony. I knew it would be good when the first item on the menu was a pour-​over/​siphon. Ended up having the Yirgacheffe pour-​over and a vanilla biscotti. A wonderful start to a great day.

I love you Tazza Mia! Was downtown for an interview and needed a post-​interview refreshment. I referred to Unilocal (with giddy) to guide me to a nice spot. Sure, I could have gone to Starbucks which is literally within whispering distance to Tazza Mia, but I wouldn’t have ever met the hilarious and accommodating baristo (I left for the restroom and he graciously offered to watch my things.) Or have the chai, which I found to be one of the best I’ve ever had. I almost went back for a second cup. It’s location is perfect, and the wifi is protected and free. I had a nice perch for people watching, too. I didn’t get to visit the upstairs, but it looked mighty enticing. Tazza Mia is the only café I’ll visit south of 7^th street!

Great location and the prices are reasonable, about the same as a Starbucks. The staff was very friendly! I had a Chai Tea Latte here before the Cinciditarod and it was ok. Even though I ordered it extra hot, it was lukewarm when given to me. They reheated it without a problem. I would like to try their food options sometime, they look good.
I am glad that options other than Star%^*# exist and will try to come back.

This location is my favorite place to hide out and do work away from home or the office. The cozy nook upstairs is the perfect amount of separation from the traffic the coffee shop gets, yet doesn’t take away from the ambiance of the store.
In terms of the good stuff, the latte art is amazing! Not to mention the fact that the coffee drinks are probably the best I’ve had. I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but the drinks here are the first I haven’t had to add in cream/​sugar to help mask the harsh flavor you get at some other places and a shame to not drink it as is. So good! Also, if you have some extra room, definitely get the chocolate chip cookie and ask it to be warmed up! Delicious!

Easily my favorite coffee shop downtown. All the baristi are friendly and I always wind up hanging out at the counter and chatting for a while before I go curl up with my coffee.
All of their specialty drinks are fantastic, I think by this point I’ve tried one of everything and I’ve yet to be disappointed. The real star for me though is the straight up brewed coffee. All of their beans are roasted just a few streets away so everything is always as fresh as it can be, they offer unique brewing methods (pour over, vacuum pot, etc.) that highlight the different flavors of the coffees and they give free refills on certain drinks.
As if that weren’t enough, the food is awesome. If you go to your grave having never tried their pot roast panini you will have wasted your existence.
Between the excellent coffee, wonderful sandwiches and free WiFi, I’m considering just setting up a cot upstairs.

If you’re a coffee lover, aficionado, addict, or just want a good cup of coffee without the pretentious branding, go to Tazza Mia.
I’ve been here multiple times since I first discovered it a few years ago, but I didn’t really get to like it quite as much as I do now since meeting one of the owners and spending the time to chat with him and the other staff. Yes, the coffee and especially the espressos are delicious but their enthusiasm and genuine attitude make it particularly special — and they’re very friendly too!
Aside from their coffee and espresso, they do have some other really good drinks — I particularly love the New Orleans Iced Coffee. The chicory in it adds a unique and oh-​so-​delicious flavor.
As if Tazza Mia wasn’t great enough already — the price is just right. If you eat-​in you can also get free refills of your coffee. Score! Additionally, they offer free wifi (but you have to ask for the password) — another score! This location isn’t overly decorated — minimalist I’d say and colored with warm earthy tones. Plus, I’ve never seen this store dirty. It’s also fairly small too but they have a seating area upstairs.
To be honest, I like their other location on 6^th street (just a block north) a bit more, because they have special handcrafted drinks, a salad bar and sandwiches. The Pot Roast Panini is especially delicious. If you’re looking for this location — just follow your nose. I’m serious! Since they moved their coffee roaster here from West Chester they decided to set it up to vent out onto the sidewalk. It’s a devious ploy but it works.
If you are looking for a quick, delicious cup of coffee, the Carew Tower Tazza Mia is where it’s at.

I stopped in here with my sisters… all four of us in one spot. We turned heads because we all look like a slightly different version of each other. I even have difficulty telling them apart. We’re sort of like Multiplicity, except instead of the copy of a copy resulting in stupidity, it makes us a little unique. I’m not sure if that’s to thank for the outstanding service, or if the dudes behind the counter are just rad guys. They took the time to chat and joke with us, and genuinely cared to hear if we liked the espresso drinks they created. I have a rule that if there’s anything peanut butter on a menu, I have to sample it. Apparently, they make their own peanut butter sauce in house, and the recipe is secret. I asked them to tell me, but they wouldn’t.

Lovely small place that concentrates on good coffee and real steeped tea (yea). My family and friends said the coffee was excellent and my tea was loose and they used very hot water (also yea). Scone was excellent-​freshly made and blueberry muffin also great (report from husband). Local papers to read and good service.

Great coffee. Great location. Great people.
Tazza Mia has become my regular coffee stop. Being a coffee snob, I was skeptical of this new kid on the block when they moved into Carew. I quickly realized that they take their motto very seriously. Since then I have seen baristas come and go, but quality and friendly service have remained a constant.
Most of my visits are a cup on the go. They’ll get you in and out quickly — don’t let an apparent long line scare you off. When time permits I’ll have the best cappuccino I’ve discovered downtown.
They now offer pour-​over coffee. If you need to slam a quick cup, this is not for you. If, like me, you enjoy the essence of the bean, do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes on yourself with one of these in their sitting area upstairs.
I’m also a big fan of their pastries, dessert and sandwiches. Whether you’re looking for a quick cup, a place to sit and enjoy, or a new taste for breakfast or lunch, Tazza Mia is 5-​star all the way around.

Convenient to the Cincinnatian
Solid café mochas
Service almost creeps into that aloof-​hipster /​too-​cool /​kind-​of-​condescending territory but not quite

I wouldn’t normally think that stopping to get a coffee on a bitter cold day would turn into a love fest for Tazza Mia and beat out my amazing lunch experience at The Bistro, but it did. It totally did!
All thanks to my amazing barista (not sure if I should share his name or not) who turned getting a coffee fix into an art form and an event that I will be repeating every time I’m downtown.
Not sure if I was a little bit high over my delicious lunch, but somehow my usual black coffee was not gonna cut it today. However since I always get plain ol’ coffee, I had no idea what to order and was in a little bit of a loss standing there looking at all the delicious options. Hmmm… what should I get?
In steps _​_​_​_​_​_​_​ (barrista) to save me from my quandary. He offers to make me something fun, tasty, and appealing to the eye that he promises I will like. «Okay, sure», I say, «but can it please be nonfat and not full of sugar», I counter back. (Hey, cut me some slack for being that girl, after three kids, I need all the help I can get!)
He then makes me a latte with the most beautiful design on top and then continues to share with me his passion for latte art and how much he loves coming to work every day to share his talent with everyone. Tazza Mia even does monthly competitions with their baristas on who can create the best latte art.
His enthusiasm for what he does what amazing and he turned my boring ol’ coffee break into a fun chat fest.
Oh and plus the coffee was great! Not bitter and burnt like some big ol’ chains like to make it. Loved it! Loved the ambience of the space, loved how they feature a local artist to hang on their walls, and loved the extra time they took to make coffee a memory!

The coffee shop is tops if you can find it. It’s nestled into a background of downtown Cincinnati, but it’s worth it. There’s nothing better than a good cappuccino in the morning, but it’s not always easy to find a good one.
Just ask Hudson Hawk.
The interior isn’t much. There’s no art work on the walls. It’s pretty sterile. But odds are you aren’t making this a destination so stop your belly-​aching about that.
Not much on the pastry selection.

WOW
Gotta agree with Alex on this one and the price is oh so right!
Me and the teenies… a bagle w cream cheese and hot chocolate only 1.25 per bagle and 2.00 for cocoa? Now since when could ya beat that? And the lounge at the top of the stairs is really relaxing, the kids give it a big Aplus on style and chiz. And you know what they say about teens

Okay, so I went back here the following morning while staying at the Westin. The mocha & its espresso once again delivered in spades.
HOWEVER: they REALLY need to re-​think their pastry selection. I had the most horrible ‘croissant’ ever. I’m not really a snob when it comes to croissants (though I love when I get one that is crusty & flaky on the outside and soft inside). But this was just plain nasty. Probably didn’t help that it was wrapped in Saran. But even still, I’ve eaten wrapped ones in that past that were, well, edible. Not so much this time. Tossed it directly in the trash after one bite.
Come on guys, a great coffee deserves at MINIMUM some solid food to go along with it.
I’d come back again, just wouldn’t eat there until they remedy…

I’m a coffee fan… aficionado… addict… snob… whatever you’d like to call it, bottom line: I love the stuff. Because of this, it’s easy to disappoint me by having sub-​par coffee at your establishment.
My first time ever going to Tazza Mia was this location: right smack dab in downtown Cincinnati in Fountain Square. The location is great, the establishment itself is quaint and nice, and the staff is extremely friendly.
I ordered an iced café latte with skim milk, and it was spot on. Not too much milk that it spoiled the flavor of the locally-​roasted coffee beans, nor was the coffee flavor burned onto my pallet… and the price was just right for stingy ol’ me.
Give it a try — I know I’ll be back!

I don’t think you’ll find a more adorable coffee shop downtown than Tazza Mia. Yeah, I’m a dude and I called something adorable — deal with it.
This shop is so small you might miss it walking by (except for the big red and black sign hanging above and in the window). Entering, you find a coffee bar and a few tables — your standard fair. It’s upstairs that is interesting: a tiny little loft with tables and big giant giants for sitting and working and sipping and relaxing. I really loved it.
I got my standard coffee drink of an iced caramel macchiato (which they call an iced café caramel here). It was good, but not great — a little too overly sweet. I like a nice blend of sweet and coffee bitter in the drink and I didn’t get much of the later. I will be willing to try again with a different drink next time though.
There is no free WiFi but they gave me the password before I even bought anything. I’m not going to say it here, since they’ll probably change it before I even submit this review, but ask anyone and you can get it.
In fact, the staff is very very friendly. Smiles on their faces as I entered, smiles on their faces as I ordered, smiles on their faces as I left. Smiles all around.
This shop was great and when I need a caffeine pick-​me up downtown, I’m going here over other coffee shops — you know who you are, you evil chain on-​every-​corner bastards.