Luminary by La Terza - Cincinnati, Ohio

Jackie P.

This place is huge & adorable. Staff is very kind. The husband likes the coffee & my London fog is good too! This would have been a great place to study when I was in school.

Ryan M.

I got the French toast casserole here one time before and it was delicious. But this time I got the French toast casserole and there were no berries or syrup as before. Very disappointed for 7 dollars and had to wait 15 minutes. I don't think I'll get it again. I would have gone back in but I had work to get to. Very disappointing experience.
Update; went back and got a second casserole on the house with berries, syrup and a fork 🍽️
Service was faster too ❤️ Thank you 🙂

Elle B.

$16 for an egg sandwich and cup of coffee. Had to wait about 15 minutes which isn’t the fastest for morning service so if you’re in a rush don’t bother. Staff was nice, service slow. Let’s talk about the dried up, deflated egg thrown on a toasted Kroger muffin with a thin slice of cheese and some sauce. How on Earth is this $8?! I took two bites and wanted to vom- no taste just a rubbery feeling in your mouth. Super mad I had it to go because I would have returned it. Threw it away- bye $8- McDs does a better job and for less… wouldn’t recommend and won’t go back. The place is also very ‘empty’ or at least feels a little quiet and empty. The $7 coffee wasn’t worth it either. I can find the same or better for less at any coffee joint. Disappointing and I miss the old College Hill Coffee Shop where $16 could have fed 2 people for breakfast.

Travis C.

We came here for our weekly Saturday morning date. Located just north of College Hill.

We got a drip coffee, a seasonal harvest latte, and the French toast casserole, but they came back and said they were out of the casserole. I was really looking forward to the casserole after seeing the pictures in the reviews. Kinda off-putting to not have something on the menu close to opening time.

The latte and drip coffee were very good! The atmosphere was open with plenty of seating however it doesn’t have a cozy/comfy feeling. All the seats were hard. The service was very friendly and nice and accommodating. I thought it was a nice touch to see a baby changing crib in the bathroom. They definitely put thought in care in this place.

Affordability is average for craft coffee cafes in Cincy. For 2 drinks it’s around $10. With pastries you’re looking at $20-25.

Overall this is a cool coffee shop! Definitely would come back for the coffee and to try the food.

I would give this 5 stars if the cafe either had more cozy seating or if the French toast casserole was available.

Megan M.

What a great place to meet a friend for coffee! There were so many good cozy nooks to settle into. You can tell they welcome people to come and stay awhile, with books and boardgames and comfy furniture. I didn't try any food (although it looked tempting!) but the chai latte was fantastic. A true gem!

Carlos F.

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.

Mark

Great place! They were very helpful in my choosing of coffee beans. Here is a Pic of what coffee I purchased. Answered every question I had. I'm going back. I also got a dirty chia to go.

Chef P.

This year I've been making luminary a regular spot for my work day. Wide open space so it never gets too loud. The staff is always super friendly especially if you sit at the bar.

The only gripe is that it closes at 3, but there's a spot or two to go if you want to close out your work day not too far.