
Looking to try the top cafes around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Bow Tie Café

Topping the list is is Mt. Adams's Bow Tie Café, situated at 1101 St. Gregory St. With four stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Open since 2010, the café offers breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch items and coffee beverages. Expect to see items like cranberry nut oatmeal and a three-egg omelet with shredded cheddar-jack cheese, bacon, ham, sausage, house-made salsa and cilantro-lime crema for breakfast. For lunch, look for options like the Asian quinoa bowl with slaw, edamame, green onions, avocado and a sesame-ginger dressing. The café also has a wine bar.
2. Urbana Cafe

Next up is Urbana Cafe, a cafe that offers coffee, tea, desserts and more in Pendleton, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 118 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1206 Broadway St. to see for yourself.
Pick up small bites for $5 or less with a cup of coffee or tea at this cafe. The small food menu consists of baked goods such as fruit tarts, banana bread and scones and savory bites like the ham and cheese croissant. Try a cappuccino, Americano or iced latte if you want to pair your food items with a selection from the drink menu.
3. BLOC Coffee Company

Over in East Price Hill, check out BLOC Coffee Company, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the cafe, which offers coffee, tea and more, by heading over to 801 Mount Hope Ave.
BLOC Coffee Company specializes in coffee but also serves breakfast, sandwiches and soup. Enjoy a cup of soup with a turkey and avocado sandwich, topped with Havarti cheese, red onion, microgreens and mayonnaise and served on multigrain bread. Keep it light with a salad of spinach, kale, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, seasonal fruit and a house-made vinaigrette, paired with a matcha latte.
4. Quatman Cafe

Finally, there's Quatman Cafe, a local favorite with four stars out of 149 reviews. Stop by 2434 Quatman Ave. to hit up the cafe and deli, which offers burgers and more, next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
The family-owned restaurant - one of two locations - has been open since 1966 and is known for its cheeseburgers. Choose a hamburger or cheeseburger with French fries from the menu. There are also salads and other sandwiches available, such as turkey, corned beef and hot ham and cheese.
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