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The Upside Brew
About The Upside Brew
The Upside Brew is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in Cincinnati, OH, where quality drinks, relaxed comfort, and thoughtful service come together to create a place people genuinely want to return to.
Located at 329 Ludlow Ave, this casual, cozy, and trendy spot has earned an impressive 4.70 out of 5 rating from 580 reviews, reflecting a strong reputation for consistency, atmosphere, and customer satisfaction.
Whether you are stopping in for a carefully prepared coffee, a refreshing tea, a satisfying breakfast, or a laid-back lunch, The Upside Brew offers the kind of experience that makes an ordinary stop feel like a highlight of the day.
What sets The Upside Brew apart is the variety and convenience it brings to every visit. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine in, take advantage of takeaway or delivery, or use on-site services depending on what fits their schedule best.
It is also a great choice for solo dining, working on a laptop, or meeting up over a quick bite or small plate. The menu goes beyond the basics with coffee, tea, organic dishes, happy-hour drinks, cocktails, beer, and alcohol, giving customers plenty of options throughout the day.
Known for fast service, great coffee, a strong tea selection, great beer selection, and even live music and live performances, the business creates an experience that feels both energizing and easy to enjoy.
The Upside Brew is designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, making it a space where more people can feel welcome and at ease.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet facilities help ensure a smoother visit for guests with mobility needs, while amenities like Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, a restroom, and bar service add to the convenience and inclusivity of the space.
With table service, breakfast, lunch, and dessert offerings, plus accepted reservations, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, The Upside Brew combines hospitality with practicality.
For those seeking a dependable neighborhood coffee shop that delivers great taste, a friendly setting, and real value, The Upside Brew stands out as a polished and inviting choice in Cincinnati.
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Mitchell McManis 4 months ago
Cat was awesome! She recommended the tiramisu latte and a marble loaf pastry — both were spot on. Super friendly and made the visit feel really welcoming. This place is definitely a new go-to in Cincy.
Blaire Bartish 2 months ago
Quality, made-when-you-order food, great service, artistic atmosphere without being too pretentious. I have never been here for drinks but the cocktail menu is stellar. Highly recommended.
Bill a year ago
Upside Brew has a modern and welcoming ambience with a wide range of coffee and pastries to choose from. We found their lattes and avocado toast to be quite decent. The spacious seating here also makes for a great spot for studying and laptop work.
Joseph Haas (Joe) a year ago
I stopped into The Upside last week for a coffee and time writing. I enjoyed a raspberry white mocha, and it was fantastic!
Glenda McGhee 3 months ago
I've never had a bad experience here. All of the baristas are friendly and professional. They are communicative when they are busy, assuring you that they haven't been forgotten. They are a big part of the atmosphere and vibe which works so well as cool, relaxing coffeehouse.
Talia C 7 months ago
A great collection of iced oat milk lattes, crafted cocktails, and breakfast sandwiches—today made by the super sweet Cat and Kate. The cozy back patio is perfect on a nice day for getting work done or catching up with a friend!
GD III a year ago
This coffee shop is 11/10. The service was phenomenal. The coffee that I tried today was the British Islander Macadamia Nut, White Chocolate Mocha which was beyond good . I was shocked on how good the coffee was. I added oat milk to the coffee as well. The coffee shop was very clean and had a really good feel to it. I definitely would come back to try more menu options. Again the staff was super sweet and amazing!!!! Job well done!!
Mia Djafi 7 months ago
It’s not an exaggeration when I saw Upside Brew is my favorite coffee shop! The coffee is divine, the staff are so kind, and the vibes are immaculate! Meg helped me, and talking to her put the biggest smile on my face! Meg also makes the best latte art! I included a picture of her amazing skills!
Celeste Morgan a year ago
This was such a cute little spot! On a Sunday afternoon it was very busy, but our drinks still came out quickly. The staff were all very pleasant. I had the campfire latte, which was mocha+toasted marshmallow with almond milk (they make all their alt milks in house!) and it was delish. I would definitely visit again if I'm on this side of town.
Shy a month ago
I love coming here with my laptop to enjoy a coffee and the atmosphere. The flavor choices are amazing and the staff is absolutely phenomenal. I will always visit here when I’m in town. I highly recommend the almond joy latte and the breakfast croissant, but you honestly can’t go wrong with anything here.
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Upside Brew
Latte
Avocado Toast
Chai Latte
Caprese Flatbread
Cold Brew
Nitro Brew
Pumpkin Mule
Iced Coffee
Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant
Coffee Cake
Great Smoothies
Wildberry Hibiscus Refresher
Toasted Bagell
Chicken Salad Croissant
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Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
Retail Items
Bottled Water
$2.00
Cups Of Water
$0.00
Fanta
$3.50
Pup Cup
$0.00
Retail Bag - 12oz Whole Bean
$17.00
Sprite
$3.50
Sprite
Stickers ($0.50)
$0.50
Upside Mug Black
$18.00
Upside Mug White
$18.00
Water Cup (To Go)
$0.50
Coke - Glass Bottle
$3.50
S.Pellegrino
$3.00
San Pellegrino
Flatbreads
Full BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$15.50
A barbecue sauce base with grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Full Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
$15.50
12 inches - pizza sauce base, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, ranch, and buffalo sauce
Full Caprese Flatbread
$15.50
A basil pesto base with fresh mozzarella cheese and thick-sliced tomatoes with a balsamic glaze.
Full Cheese Flatbread
$12.75
Full Pepperoni Flatbread
$13.75
Full Pesto Cheese Flatbread
$15.00
Half BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$10.50
A barbecue sauce base with grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Half Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
$10.50
6 x 12 inch - pizza sauce base, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, ranch, and buffalo sauce
Half Caprese Flatbread
$10.50
6 x 12 flatbread with basil pesto base, fresh mozzarella cheese, and thick-sliced tomatoes with a balsamic glaze.
Half Cheese Flatbread
$8.00
Half Pepperoni Flatbread
$9.00
Half Pesto Cheese Flatbread
$10.00
Seasonal Drinks
Sparkling Citrus Americano
$3.75
espresso, lemon, simple
Blueberry Pie Matcha
Hot Or Iced
Pistachio Cold Brew
$6.00
chocolate cold brew with pistachio milk and pistachio cold foam
Baklava Latte
pistachio and honey latte
Chocolate Covered Cherry Latte
Chocolate Covered Cherry Latte
Blackberry Basil Cooler
$4.75
blackberry basil and lime Italian soda
Cherry Limeade
$5.25
house-batched limeade, with cherry
Lydia's Lemonade
$4.75
Lydia's signature Italian soda: sparkling orange raspberry lemonade
Berry Me In Chai
raspberry dirty chai latte
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda
$4.25
orange soda with vanilla cold foam
Food
Sausage Egg And Cheese Sandwich
with your choice of gouda or american cheese
Bacon Egg And Cheese Sandwich
with your choice of gouda or american cheese
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
with your choice of gouda or american cheese
Ham Egg And Cheese
with your choice of gouda or american cheese
Vegan Sausage Breakfast Pita
$8.00
plant-based sausage, vegan cheese, and avocado wrapped in a tortilla.
Toasted Breads
Plain Bagels, Everything Bagels, Croissants, and English Muffins.
Avocado Toast
$7.50
Avocado toast with cucumbers, tomatoes, topped with everything bagel seasoning.
Belgian Waffles
$6.00
Authentic Belgian waffles with powdered sugar and house-made whipped cream.
Hashbrowns
$1.75
Chobani Yogurt 5.3oz
$3.00
Chicken Salad Croissant
$11.25
Grilled Cheese
$8.00
American, Cheddar, and Gouda on vegan white bread.
Veggie Wrap
$9.00
red pepper hummus, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, spinach, and hot sauce wrapped in a heated tortilla
Apple Caramel Crumb Cake
$5.00
Banana
$1.00
Banana Nut Bread
$4.00
Chocolate Marble Loaf
$4.00
Jumbo Cinnamon Roll
$5.25
Blueberry Scone
$4.50
Blueberry Scone
Caprese Chicken Pita
$11.50
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita
$11.50
Chocolate Peanut Butter Loaf
$3.50
Red Velvet
$4.00
Spinach Feta Bistro
$6.00
Spinach and Feta
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
$6.00
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Cherry Cream Cheese Danish
$6.00
Cherry Cream Cheese Danish
Chocolate Danish
$6.00
Chocolate Danish
Chocolate Chip Scone
$4.50
White Chocolate Raspberry Scone
$4.50
Brown Sugar Scone
$4.50
Apple Cinnamon Scone
$4.50
Bacon Spinach Tom
$10.00
Upside Breakfast Sandwich
$11.75
The big upside breakfast! Bacon, sausage, 2 eggs, Gouda, american, and spinach on sixteen bricks sourdough
Non-Coffee
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Tropical Green, Raspberry, or Classic Black.
Chai Latte
Dirty Chai Tea Latte
Steamer
London Fog
$4.25
Early Grey tea, steamed milk, and vanilla.
Matcha
Milk
$2.00
Chocolate Milk
$2.25
Orange Juice
$3.00
Apple Juice
$2.00
Italian Soda
$3.50
Lemonade
$5.00
Blood Orange Ginger Refresher
$5.75
Dragonfruit Lychee Refresher
$5.50
Peach Mango Refresher
$5.75
Strawberry Acai Refresher
$5.75
Watermelon Cucumber Mint Refresher
$5.75
Watermelon Kiwi Refresher
$5.50
Wildberry Hibiscus Refresher
$5.75
Almost Paradise
$6.25
Pineapple, Mango, Orange, Spinach, Strawberry
Citrus Berry
$6.25
Blueberry, Banana, Orange, Spinach
Raspberry Peach
$6.25
Raspberry, Peach, Lemon, Chia Seeds
Strawberry Banana
$6.25
Thru The Garden
$6.25
Avocado, Spinach, Flax Seeds, Mango
Triple Berry
$6.25
Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry
Blueberry Pie Matcha
Hot Or Iced
Blueberry Mint Lemonade
$5.50
Coffee
Brewed Coffee
-12oz or 16oz- Honduras Medium Roast Pneuma Coffee Roasters
Cafe Au Lait
-12oz or 16oz- Honduras Medium Roast with steamed milk. Pneuma Coffee Roasters
Black Eye
$0.00
-12oz Or 16oz- Brewed coffee with a double shot of espresso.
Cold Brew 16oz
$4.75
-16oz- House-brewed Cold Brew Guatemalan Dark Roast Pneuma Coffee Roasters
Americano
-12oz or 16oz - Espresso & Water
Latte
-16oz-
Cortado
-6oz-
Macchiato
$3.25
-4oz-
Nitro Cold Brew
$4.75
-12oz- House-Brewed Nitro Cold Brew Guatemalan Dark Roast Pneuma Coffee Roasters
Espresso
Double shot of espresso
Cappuccino
-12oz-
Cold Brew With Espresso
$6.00
Quad Espresso
British Islander
Toffee nut, Macadamia nut, and White chocolate
Caramel Latte
Caramel Latte
Cinnamon Bun
Cinnamon Bun and Vanilla
Cookie Butter
Custom Flavored Latte
Hazelnut Latte
Pistachio White Mocha
Honey Lavender
Honey and Lavender
Golden Chai
Golden Chai
Blackberry Vanilla Chip
Mocha
Dark Chocolate
Nutty Irishman
Hazelnut and Irish Creme
Sugar Free Flavored Latte
Vanilla Latte
Vanilla
White Mocha
White Chocolate
Tiramisu Latte
Honey Latte
Lavender Latte
Pistachio Cold Brew
$6.00
chocolate cold brew with pistachio milk and pistachio cold foam
Rose Mocha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Upside Brew
- Sunday: 9 am–9 pm
- Monday: 6:30 am–9 pm
- Tuesday: 6:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday: 6:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday: 6:30 am–9 pm
- Friday: 6:30 am–10 pm
- Saturday: 8 am–10 pm
The Upside Brew is located at 329 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States.
You can reach The Upside Brew by calling +1 513-882-3610.
The Upside Brew has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 580 customer reviews.
The Upside Brew features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Upside Brew features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Upside Brew features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Live music, Live performances.
The Upside Brew features the following popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
The Upside Brew features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Upside Brew features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Upside Brew features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Upside Brew features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Upside Brew features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
The Upside Brew features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Upside Brew features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Upside Brew features the following children: Good for kids.
The Upside Brew features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
The Upside Brew features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy-hour drinks
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Come Say Hi
We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.
Location
329 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United StatesPhone
+1 513-882-3610Hours
Closed
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Sunday
9 am–9 pm
Sunday
9 am–9 pm
Monday
6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday
6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday
6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday
6:30 am–9 pm
Friday
6:30 am–10 pm
Saturday
8 am–10 pm
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