Viva Coffee Roasters
1979 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Crema's Take
“This owner-operated roastery in Cincinnati excels at both precision espresso work and creative specialty drinks—their lavender cold brew and chai latte are standouts that showcase real care in execution. The second floor seating is generous and welcoming, making it genuinely comfortable for lingering conversations or solo work sessions, and you can feel the owner's passion reflected in the knowledgeable staff and thoughtfully curated pastries and light food offerings.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great chai latte, dark roast drip coffee, and espresso. They have all their bases covered! A good amount of seating on the second floor. Very nice staff. A few goodies to snack on available as well.
Best coffee shop in town 10/10 Good coffee and great seating options and staff very knowledgeable. Plus owner is always here and you can tell he really cares.
While on vacation in Cincinnati, we had the pleasure to stop by Viva Roasters. Loved their lavender cold brew — so refreshing — and took some beans home too. Picked up the ‘Amor’ beans for my home brew and they’re fantastic. We also did a cupping session with Gerardo, the owner — he’s incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and his whole staff made us feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back!
Tried this little coffee shop and it was quite good. My wife and I had the two different types of toast, avocado and sun-dried tomato as well as the ricotta cheese, lemon-blueberry and they were delicious. The coffee we also good, especially my wife's pistachio cold latte. What sets this place apart is the friendly service. They were super-kind and really helpful choosing our food and drinks. We'll definitely revisit. Highly recommended!
Detailed Atmosphere with tasty Honduran Coffee Came in on a Friday Afternoon after learning about this place on a Cincinnati food instagram pages. It is a coffee shop that has the bar/ espresso machines in the first floor and the dining spaces on the second floor which is unique and something new! When I walked in, I noticed the Honduran coffee bean bags that are hung behind the bar explicitly showcasing their roots and expressing their rich culture of Honduran Coffee. As a latino, i love seeing this kind of vibrant and diversity in Cincinnati! When Stepped up to the bar, i was greeted by a friendly barista that immediately asked me to recite my order. She was on standby while I looked at the menu of all different types of drinks. The one that looked really interesting was their own cold brew drink— ‘The huerta’. Will try it next time around! Although it looked enticing, i opted for the usual— a dark roast drip coffee with a side of oat milk. The one downside about my experience was the fact that the barista didn’t inform me that there is a bottomless coffee and a normal coffee. So i had re purchase a bottomless coffee for my refill which was a but disappointing considering i could’ve just paid the one dollar difference instead if repurchasing a whole new coffee. Make sure you know the difference when you visit! My girlfriend ordered the chai latte with oat milk which was sweet but not too cloy which would make me stop drinking it completely . The only thing it missed was a kick that the cinnamon usually brings so 4/5 on that! The dark roast coffee was creamy, bold, and full bodied very characteristic of Honduran coffee. It didn’t go well with the side of oat milk cause it altered the flavor profile. having it as is best! The crown jewel of my visit was the decor. I really enjoyed the amount of detail they placed on their decor. The walls were not wallpapered—they were painted figure by figure and the pictures on the wall , which i suppose are of the owner, show cased his travels of his home country, Honduras. Go into the bathroom for a surprise too! Will come back to try their avocado toast which looks delightful and to enjoy the vibes again!
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