Saxbys Coffee

This was my first time to visit. Great ambiance and friendly staff who went out of their way to take our order and get it to us. I will definitely be back. Had the café Vienna and it was perfect. I can’t wait to try a cold brew and visit the back room!

First time here yesterday, meeting a friend for tea. Yes, I’m usually a coffee gal, but wanted to try something different. They had a nice selection of organic teas to choose from. Also had a toasted multi-​grain bagel. I like that they used real plates. You might think that’s a strange comment, but it cuts down on waste! To me it shows thoughtfulness for the environment: o) The place has nicely spaced tables, and it was perfect for conversation– not too loud. The baristas were efficient and friendly too! Can’t wait to try the drive-​thru!

Excellent Espresso and Cold Brews… plus a drive thru! I’ll drive the extra 10 miles for the mixture of taste and convenience.

First time at Saxby’s after living in Cincinnati for 16 years. I got the Snicker doodle with a shot of chocolate and it was very good! I highly recommend this place and definitely will visit it in the future. Keep up the good work Saxbys!

After having frequented this place on more than several occasions, knowing they have now been opened a year. I loved that living in the Heritage District of Montgomery, I once again had a coffee spot. Better yet, they have a drive thru! This place is spacious, cozy and perfect for small gatherings, intimate conversations and even seating outside as the weather permits. Their coffee is really great and they have a very vast menu for a coffee shop. The folks who work there are always so pleasant. They are the best addition to Montgomery in the past 5 years!

I’d never been to a Saxby’s before… who knew how nice this place was. The one in Montgomery isn’t exactly out of the way, and if you get caught in traffic on Montgomery road at the wrong time, you’re going to be salty.
Since my newfound addition to Chai and Apple cider, I figured I’d rock with that one yet again. Go to the back room, chill on the sofa in front of the fireplace, let the flat screen watch you as you surf the ‘net on your tablet, engage in confab with nice people, and just chill.
Saxby’s is a pretty sweet establishment. I don’t get up that way often, but I’d kick it there again.

Coffee shops are my ‘home office’ since getting grading and lesson planning done at home is nearly impossible. That means I’ve searched the city for good coffee shops for getting work done. Saxbys makes my short list. While I’m honestly not a huge fan of their coffee (their flavored espresso drinks tend to lean toward the fakely sweet side rather than the flavor complementing the espresso.)
While their coffee drinks aren’t my favorite (I can’t speak for their actual coffee since I’m not a plain coffee fan), the space they provide is great for getting work done, and they’re one of the few coffee shops in Cincinnati open late, even on Sundays! My favorite is the ‘hidden’ back room, which typically tends to be quieter than the front room.
In summary: 3 stars for drinks, 5 stars for atmosphere, which averages to 4 stars overall.

I’ve been to this spot a small number of times for weekday lunch. For a chain, I like it. It’s kind of odd, offering basic froyo and assorted pastries (including donuts) along with coffee and food. Today there is also a sign about waffles.
Pros:
–good coffee, reasonable prices and prep time
–serve cold brew coffee
–lots of space, including a back room
–has a drive through
–not very busy, clientele are working adults
–basically the opposite of Starbucks
–good sandwiches (I’ve had breakfast croissant & turkey)
–lots of bread options
–outdoor patio
–very accommodating to customer requests
Cons:
–food can take a bit long to prepare
–cheese options limited to cheddar or swiss
-«slow roasted turkey» is good, but definitely just ye olde deli meat

I love this place! Always friendly, always clean, always good food and drinks. I go there once a week sometimes more :)
I run a business right up the street and highly recommend this place if they would like to wait somewhere close during our services. They always bring back a positive!

So much better than Starbucks! Coffee is delicious. Nice outdoor patio and cute inside to sit and drink coffee by the fireplace.
Definitely my first choice for chain coffee in Cincinnati! Need to try their baked goods with their yummy coffee sometime!

I don’t want to give a bad rating because I didn’t actually had the coffee. Actually there hours aren’t right. Was there at 830pm on a Friday night and door was locked. So I would recommend changing the hours on here.

I have had espresso three times which was great each time. On the other hand the soy latte was not great on the only occasion i had it. A cookie was great too.
Great location, convenient to Montgomery and Indian Hill with plenty of parking. Ambience is nice, with big, open front seating area with lots of windows and then in the back another cozy area with fireplace and TV. Very clean. Friendly staff. Wireless with plenty of outlets.
Overall great; it has become a regular stop for me.

I grew up in this area, and a good coffee shop has been a long awaited treat. We ordered the caprice sandwich, a tuna salad sandwich on a croissant and an iced coffee. All were well made, but a bit overpriced.
They also have fresh baked goods that looked quite tastes.
The shop itself is great. Good location and nice setup inside. I really enjoyed their old fashioned furniture in the greeting area… which happens to be for sale! The front end of the store is well lit with high tables and chairs, perfect for a small gathering over coffee. I was there studying, but there were a few groups that came and went. Seems to be a hot spot for book club meetings, or meetings of any sort really. The back end of the store is cozy and has a «secret room» with more tables and a sofa and TV by the fireplace.
The service was mediocre. Not terribly friendly but not bad either.
Overall it was a pleasant experience.

Higher end coffee shop. Plenty of seating. Clean. Friendly. Wifi. TVs. I always prefer local spots over chains.

A great addition to downtown Montgomery! This little shop has great coffee. The baristas are knowledgeable and it has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room in the back is very cozy and is great for quiet conversation. All in all, a most inviting place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

My first visit ended with a bit of a disappointment, and today my second visit was consistent. Staff wasn’t terribly friendly, tables were left dirty, and coffee was fair. Location is still good, but don’t come with high expectations.

I finally had a chance to stop and pick up a latte from Saxby’s! I was happy to see they have a drive thru, made it much more convenient to stop on my way to work! I liked all the choices for drinks they offer. The prices are on par with other shops around this area. Next time I want to stop in and see what the inside looks like! I tried the Snickerdoole iced latte and it was a little too sweet for me. Looking forward to trying another flavor soon!

This is a 3 star coffee shop.
I’m giving 4 stars because of the location.
Montgomery desperately needed a coffee shop. There’s a Starbucks in Blue Ash about 1.5 miles away, but there’s a lot of lights between here and there, so it’s pretty inconvenient. Other than that, there aren’t any coffee shops in the area. Saxby’s fills a major void in the community, and so it’s worthy of 4 stars just for being open.
The café itself is nice. It’s well decorated and quite spacious, with lots of seating. My favorite part is the «secret room» towards the back. There’s TV, couch, and some more tables, and it’s a bit quieter since it’s secluded from the front where all the drinks are being made. Definitely a good place to read/​work/​study/​talk.
The coffee is average. I’d put it on par with Starbucks, maybe a bit better depending on what you order. The barista making my cappuccino seemed more knowledgeable that your average Starbucks barista, and they actually knew how to make my girlfriend’s honey latte – which is just a latte with honey instead of flavored syrup, and some Starbucks do not know how to make it.
My cappuccino was pretty good, and I think the area it lacks was in the beans themselves, not the preparation. I’m a bit of a coffee snob, so I’m definitely picky when it comes to the quality of the coffee. I prefer pour-​over black coffee, or non-​flavored espresso drinks where you can really taste the espresso.
Saxby’s is not bad at all, it’s just average coffee (again, I consider Starbucks to be average).
If you’re looking for highly flavored drinks where the coffee itself isn’t the main flavor, then you may find Saxby’s to be far above average.
Overall, the reason I give Saxby’s 4 stars, and the reason I will certainly go again, is the location. Saxby’s is great simply because it exists in an area with no good coffee. You’re going to have to drive at least 15 minutes if you want to go to a really good coffee shop, making Saxby’s the obvious choice if you are in the area and want some coffee.
Compared to it’s competitors in the area, Saxby’s is fantastic. Compared to great coffee shops in general, Saxby’s is just alright.

This is my second time at saxbys and I am so excited about it! My biggest complaints about cincinnati are the lack of good coffee shops and good used bookstores. This definitely helps with the first one because it has everything I am wanting in my coffee shops. It has off street free parking, it has long hours, a decent amount of both food and drink options, and most importantly to me enough space that I don’t feel guilty sitting at a table for a while working or eating.
I am hoping they decided to open more around the city.

A beautifully designed coffee house. I love the feel and ambience of this restaurant. Don’t miss the fireplace and home feel of the back room. Perfect place to work if you’re a road warrior like me. Coffee is perfect. Sweet, rich and balanced. I had a triple breve latte, and it was made to perfection. Came back again today and had the same experience. Great internet speed, too. Oatmeal is absolutely the best… actual fresh berry choices, as well as nuts and other fruit.
Montgomery now has the best coffeehouse in Cincinnati.