Bad Penny Coffee

Bad Penny Coffee

221 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH

★★★★★4.9(25 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked in a striking atrium with views of the baseball stadium, Bad Penny is where Cincinnati office workers and game-day visitors find meticulous espresso drinks pulled with real care by an owner who knows his craft. The space manages the rare feat of being both a quick-grab spot for the morning commute and a genuinely pleasant place to linger, with plenty of seating that invites you to stay longer than you planned. Open early for the workday rush and housed in a thoughtfully designed new location, it's become the kind of neighborhood spot people plan their commute around.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.

MeetingsTraditional drinksQuick grabSlow sitLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Tea Dardy
★★★★★10 months ago

I shall tell you the tale of an office worker on the hunt for a delicious cup of coffee. Every other week I report to the office in Covington. Luckily for me there was a cafe across the street from the office. This allowed me to support a small owned business and get a…

Michael Myers
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped by on the way to the reds game for a coffee. Not a traditional coffee shop but the atrium was beautiful and has plenty of seating options.

Noah Buria
★★★★★3 years ago

Nine barista, good name story and fun view of the baseball stadium right outside the building.

Jeremiah Beber
★★★★3 years ago

The owner makes some great espresso drinks, really takes care that he’s pulling good shots. Best of all, they’re open early for the work commute. Only reason this isn’t 5 stars is that his wife doesn’t seem to share his need for quality so I don’t get a very good drink when…

Daniel Smith
★★★★★6 years ago

The service is fast and great, convenient, new location, nice and cozy. Best of all, they had some really nice coffee

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