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This Main Street cafe and book store is a delightful gem in the historic Over-the-Rhine District. Offering gourmet coffee from local roasters and sourcing ingredients from nearby vendors, Iris BookCafé strives to present the best Cincinnati has to offer. Their vintage book collection spans the globe with interesting reads on philosophy, architecture, art, film, poetry, cooking, photography and more. So find yourself tucked away on their quiet patio with a cappuccino in hand and get lost in a good story.   

Website: irisbookcafeotr.com

Phone: (513) 381-2665

Cross Streets: Between Woodward St and E 14th St

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  • Wed Closed

1331 Main St Cincinnati, OH 45202 ·283.89 mi

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  • Wifi

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Danielle C. 04/18/25

Exactly as described: part book shop, part cafe. There's a variety of lunch items available including a fair amount of vegan options. Their lattes were absolutely delightful, and the boujee in me...

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Judith G. 10/24/26

I checked this place out for the first time. It's a cozy little establishment, with a few tables, filled bookshelves on the walls, and a counter. The woman at the counter greeted me as soon as I...

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Madeline F. 04/13/26

This place rocks! Really good coffee and food items. I got the blueberry bagel with peanut butter and banana, it tasted so fresh! The have used books for sale in the back, it's a very cool vibe.

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Meredith A. 08/16/25

We wanted to try this place when I heard they sold old books! I love bookstores! We walked in and the musty smell immediately hit us. I guess that is to be expected when surrounded by a bunch of...

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Katara A. 06/15/26

Quiet, chill retreat from the bustle of remote work lifestyle / 'coffee culture'. I was able to focus and zone into work. Also grabbed a tasty smoothie + sandwich.

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