Save your sanity. Don't go. There are much better local businesses to support in Clifton.
Every time I have visited (whether for a drink or a meal) the server has always been stressed to the point of being short and it always goes back to the way they are treated by management. Servers don't last long here and today I learned why.
On Sundays (between Labor Day and Memorial Day) they serve Belgian waffles. After hearing so much about them my friends and I decided to try them. After waiting a very long time for service our server took our order, lost half of it, forgot our coffee and left the restaurant. It appeared that the owner was in the kitchen. She screamed and screamed at the server who came it to take the first girl's place. Everyone could hear every word.
Our orders were lost. Our food was plain. The owner continued to yell about her employee from the kitchen. She then got on the phone to complain about HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS. She talked in front of all of her customers about how her walk in was out of date and no longer met code and then she said "you know one day they tell you to wash your hands in one place and the next they have you washing your hands somewhere else." That's right. That's what I listened to while eating my breakfast (which wasn't even very good). Oh, and by the time we got to the counter to pay WE were in trouble because we didn't have our tickets. Our orders got lost and WE are the ones to blame. See ya!
Now to drink the coffee I made at home, because I wasn't offered a refill at a coffee shop!
Oh, and why didn't I say anything to the owner? Because I was afraid she would scream at me just like she screams at her staff.
TL/DR: Unprofessional owner. Health code violations (overheard the owner say this.) Terrible service. Unapologetic. The food and drinks are only okay.
I know the general concencus on Sitwells is that they are understaffed, have OK coffee, pretty much no process for taking orders or ringing anything up, and the food is hit-or-miss. Still, folks keep coming back because "gosh darn, it's Clifton's local eclectic coffee shop, and it's better than a starbucks."
Well... I felt the same way for a long time, until my latest visit. All I wanted to do was hang out, drink some coffee, eat a bite and do my work. However, a lady there who I assume was the manager or owner was talking very loudly (on the phone with the police) about how La Poste's valet service was illegally parking cars on the street and how the "rich owner" was letting them do it, and that was taking away her business. It just sounded like she was having a bad day where it feels like everything is happening TO her and she had no control over things... I get it. But it was totally bringing down the vibe of the place, for what few customers were there. And SUPER unprofessional. I didn't go to Sitwell's to listen to what amounted to a one-person neighborhood-watch group basically whining to the police about the new restaurant on the block.
Usually, I would just put my headphones on but she was so loud and negative about the whole thing she actually made her only waitress cry, and the poor girl had to leave. Myself and other patrons looked nervously around the room at each other as if to silently say to each other "Is this really happening??" I ended up leaving after eating my food and without a "sorry" or explanation or anything. It was like our coffee came with a ticket to crazy theatre and this was just the show that was on today.
So yeah, do I want a starbucks in Clifton? No. I just want to drink coffee, eat a few bites, do some work and give you my money in exchange for coffee, food and pleasant service. It's really not that complicated.
A local staple of the eccentricities, daily grind, and the people that are Clifton. Â I think the trick to enjoying Sitwells is setting appropriate expectations-they are going to be short staffed, and you are going to need more than an hour for lunch. Â
I rarely stop for lunch during the work day because I've found the service to be slow more than once. Â Don't get me wrong, I've always been happy with the sandwiches and fare, it just seems to take longer than it should.
They have a decent menu of caffeine and alcohol so it can be a good place for evening drinks went you can't decide. Â They also have a decent breakfast/brunch. Â Also a place where you can sit and get work done and no one will think twice.
They have live music at least once a week, and if you're visiting the neighborhood, there's parking in the business lot on Howell, come up the steps and you'll be right across the street.
I've never had an actually unpleasant enough experience here to steer me clear, but a few things have finally caused me to write a review.
Firstly, and granted I could have asked each time this happens, but the bill total at the register NEVER equals what's on the check. Is there a service charge? If so, is there a sign or pseudo-sign littered somewhere among the myriad of other hand-written things alerting patrons to that?
Secondly, and I truly feel for the wait"staff" there, but handling the entire establishment by oneself must be an absolute nightmare, evidenced by the fact that my breakfast that was slid at/to (your choice) me was only stopped from careening over the edge by the presence of my forearm.
Finally, the most senior of the staff members (manager? owner?) standing in the dish room literally screaming about how she's boggled with "people who fucking name their child Brie" since "who names their kid after a cheese", or even those selecting the moniker of Chastity "since it will guarantee they won't be chaste" and will instead "turn into a whore for sure". Other objections to other names were launched, but I was at least finally at the counter [over]paying for my brunch.
I'm all for supporting local businesses, and still won't opt for Starbucks over Sitwells, but if it weren't for their location and the loyal college crowd, they'd be burnt toast. Pun intended.
I came to Sitwells in the afternoon and it was pretty busy with every table taken. I was expecting the worse in terms of service, but I was VERY PLEASANTLY SUPRIRSED. I had my order taken within a minute, I just had coffee and a muffin. The price was fair, the coffee was decent. Nothing too fancy, keep it up sitwells!
Review Source:Overpriced. Mediocre food. Poorly made coffee drinks. Perennially awful service. I bought a small (tall) latte today for $4.50 (?!?), AND it was horrible. Ugh. I want to love it, so I go in every once in a while, but it never gets better. It's a real shame, because this place has the potential to be an artsy, eclectic, bohemian watering hole in a collegiate neighborhood. I would recommend overhauling the menu, bringing prices in line with competitors, and drastically improving service, management, and food quality.
Review Source:The food is excellent. Â The service is terrible. Â I went with a friend and ordered a croissant sandwich, as did she. Â Even though there were only three or four other people in the restaurant, it took close to forty minutes for us to get our food after we placed an order. Â The server offered us second coffees. Â Rather than give us the refill for free for saying thank you for waiting so long for a simple order, the manager insisted we pay at the end. Â This place is a joke. Â Like I said, the food is good, but not worth it. Â Go to Starbucks.
Review Source:Okay, I was a little harsh in my last review - and it had everything to do with ambiance. With that said Sitwell's does play a nice variety of music - from eclectic to jazz to indie/pop. In a week (and honestly the past couple years) the food and coffee quality hasn't changed - the coffee is better than average [In terms of quality and flavor, it's superior to Starbucks - which consistently has that bitter, ashy, harsh and burnt flavor - you're tasting carbons versus coffee in their roasts]. The food varies and is pretty decent though nothing to jump up and down about - but do stay away from the eggs. Finally it's a nice place to grab a liquor coffee or enjoy a slightly better than average bottled beer selection.
Review Source:Some really like this place; maybe it is because they have not had much experience with other coffee houses.
I find it to be over priced and dingy. Could use a thorough cleaning. Friendly staff tho.
Very mediocre coffee drinks and poor food.
If it was not on the same block as the Esquire theater, I doubt that it would have much business.
I love, love, love that you go in for a cup of coffee, food or just a glass of wine. It doesn't matter. They serve you whatever you want and don't hassel you for sitting there for 2 hours reading a book even though you only spent $4.50 on your one glass of wine.
Very relaxed, quirky ambience and nice service. A little understaffed which makes it just a teeny bit slow but they seem to try hard and they are friendly about it.
Music on Wednesday nights which is fun.
I used to really enjoy going to this little coffee shop. I really enjoy the decor and the live music is great.
however, they are always short staffed. One waitress will be bussing all the tables, which means I long wait to even put  in your order. And depending on the day you go, and who is working, you may just end up with really rude service.
One time I had spilt a little sugar while putting it in my tea. I was making swirls with my fingers through the spilt sugar while pushing it onto a napkin. The waitress walks up and rudely states, "If my boss saw you do that he'd chew me out because that stuff is really expensive". What difference would it make if the sugar while was going to be used? She then continued to be rude all night to me as well as my friends.
I love this place when it is not crowded and I get a cozy seat in the back. Unfortunately it is often very crowded and there's often nowhere good to sit. I love the ambience and the menu. My favorite thing from this place is the Latte Calda (steamed milk w/honey & vanilla)...so good! The Brie snack is also amazing and great to share with a friend.
Review Source:I was very excited to stumble upon this place while walking through Cinci, but was very disappointed with the experience. They have a decent coffee menu, complete with all the usual suspects, but overcharge for mediocre drinks. My 12oz latte (a "tall" for you Starbucks fans) cost $5.00, and wasn't even made very well. They have breakfast food available, but I was again disappointed with my egg sandwich on a soggy croissant. They also advertised that it came with a side of "fresh fruit," which turned out to be three very tiny cubes of cantaloupe.
As a redeeming quality, it has some character, and would be an okay place if you were just looking to meet up with a friend for a cup of joe. However, if you're looking for really good coffee, this isn't your ideal spot.
I had heard some wonderful things about this place and frankly, I don't think it lives up to the hype. I found the atmosphere very unique and appropriate the Ludlow area(hipster-ish) and I enjoyed it, but I am a foodie(self proclaimed) and this did not blow me away.
I met a friend there for breakfast and by how he talked, I was expecting more.
(A side note, when I give few details, it's because my mind blocks out the less memorable experiences in exchange for the good ones, a la Dreamcatcher.)
I got a breakfast sandwich, and while it was very good, I remember it being overpriced. The coffee was good, but nothing special. Overall, I enjoyed it, I'm happy I went, but as a new-experience junkie, I doubt a return. I may have been going for the wrong experience with the wrong expectations, but it did not stand out, as evidence of my lack of details ;).
I don't know what happened to the cleanliness of this place, not that it was particularly spotless to begin with. But on my last visit here, I spent most of my time waving away the 5+ fat fruit flies that circled my sandwich and coffee. As if that wasn't annoying and gross enough, after a few minutes I saw a fly flailing around and eventually drowning in my half-finished cup of espresso. EW. I didn't even know these bastards liked coffee! At least the server was kind enough to replace my drink, but if they kept the kitchen area sanitized this probably would have never happened.
Review Source:Sitwell's is great if you just want to chat and have time on your hands. Â Service here is what you would expect from a coffee shop - brisk but not rude, definitely not in the realm of friendly - but this is understandable. Â Every time I've been in, it has been busy and with only one waitress, a barista and sometimes another person floating around.
Tea and coffee here is great. Â Other than the hummus, I haven't tried any of the food, but a friend once ordered a sandwich that she said she enjoyed. Â I'd definitely recommend coming here after a movie at the Esquire or after events in Clifton and the Ludlow neighborhood.
I find this little college coffee house charming. It's got all the characters that it should have. It's decorated like it should be decorated. Almost too on the nose but I'm still charmed.
Sitwells is a great place for someone in their 40s to pretend that there's no mortgage, no daughters looking for their own college funding, no frustrated job prospects to sit back and pretend like they're back in carefree college days.
Since the place looks right they could get away with serving crap. College kids aren't the smartest bunch and they definitely put style over all else. So Sitwell's gets credit for always having decent and original food. On my last visit the meatloaf of my meatloaf sandwich was a bit dry but my daughter always enjoys the Gouda Avocado melt. On Saturday the soup was some kind of  Spinach and Cocoanut combo. Never thought of that but it was unique and good flavor.
Sitwell's may get crowded and overstaffed, but I wouldn't know. I've only visited late at night, and it was wonderful.
Ludlow's residents don't know how lucky they are to have a late-night coffee house with tasty, low-price foods and milkshakes. And if you want alcohol, Sitwell's can accommodate. It's pretty much a perfect meeting spot or after-show eatery.
I recommend the three-cheese melt and milkshakes.
I never had bad experience at sitwell.
The service is somewhat slow as everyone says, but I didn't have any problem.
They have big selection of drinks, tea/coffee, salads, and alcohols.
I liked their salads but never tried any other food.
It's great place to hang out with good friends.
If I have one problem about this place is that it can be loud at times..
I went to Sitwell's to see a friend of mine play a set and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a really cozy feeling with the random decorations and the soft yellow lighting.
What I didn't like was that I had to get up, walk over to the counter, wait, and then someone appeared so that I could order some hummus. Maybe I was confused and they don't have servers come to the tables. Idk.
While ordering the hummus, I asked if they had any vegetables to get on the side of the hummus, instead of the pita bread and after (too) much deliberation he suggested cucumbers. I agreed. The hummus was very good, but when paying out my tab I noticed there was a $2 charge for my hummus...not that big of a deal, but I assumed the cucumbers would have taken the place of the pita. So again, not a big deal since it was only $2, but being my first time there, that it what I will always remember when thinking of Sitwell's.
Bring your own veggies if you like your hummus with vegetables.
Nice little place in the gas light district
Pros:
1. The ambiance, you can get work done or have a chat with friends without feeling out of place
2. They have great hot chocolate
3. Good coffee
Cons:
1. The service is always slow, the servers are nice but I still hate waiting forever for a cup of coffee
2. The food is mediocre
Overall its a nice place to hang out and grab a cup of coffee
This place has ambiance but other than that not much. I go in with my fella on Wednesdays because they have this awesome group, The Faux Frenchmen, play and these guys seriously rock. These four men play standards and orchestral arrangements (upright bass, violin, guitar, and clarinet). Come to see them, its free!
I feel bad for waitstaff, I really do. Â They are always rushed and understaffed. We usually interact with two ladies who are both very nice and try hard (though sometimes it does take some time for them to get back to you).
I've never had the food but it looks really good. I drink mostly tea and from what the other reviews say, the dishwater/moldy taste isn't just me. I'm going to have to find a new thing to buy when seeing The Faux Frenchmen.
My boyfriend and I learned our lesson about Sitwell's a few months ago, and usually pass by in favor of Om Cafe across the street, but we had some friends visiting from out of town, and they didn't know any better, so we decided to give it another shot. Should have stuck with our instincts, as this was sadly our worst Sitwell's experience yet.
How hard is it to pay a second waitress an additional $2.77 an hour, and have a fully staffed bar/ dining room? It's no surprise it took us 15 minutes to place an order when there is only one girl taking orders, running food, and bussing tables. When we finally did get our order, my boyfriend's iced coffee tasted like it had been brewed with dishwater. We sent it back, and as we were sitting next to the kitchen, could hear the owner in the back loudly mocking our compliant to the waitress. Second coffee tasted just as bad as the first. The waitress made some weak excuse about "Maybe the pot wasn't rinsed out," and brought a third cup from a different batch. It tasted fine, but by that point we had finished our lunch and just wanted to get on with our day.
As we got the final cup of coffee, we clearly heard the owner in the kitchen say loudly, "Well at least they know we clean out our pots!" Yeah, I would like to be able to assume that you use clean equipment when serving food and beverages, and not have to taste chlorinated bleach-water in my coffee to prove it.
It really saddens me to re-review Sitwells at a lower star rating, but it has to be done.
(1) Understaffed. I swear out of the 10 or so times I've been to Sitwells, I've only ever seen and been served by one waitress, and every single time she looks stressed and overwhelmed. She doesn't say any "welcome to Sitwells!" or check up with a "how is everything?". They honestly could've gotten another iced coffee order from me if she had just checked on my table, but after waiting 10 minutes for her to notice my empty glass I just took my check to the counter to pay and leave. Sunday brunch I can understand, but Wednesday evening coffee is just the same. I feel bad for her, honestly.
(2) Consistency of dishes. I really do love the flavors and creativity of their food. The consistency of quality? Not at all. I've ordered the same sandwich 3 times at Sitwells and each of the 3 times it is at a different level of quality - sometimes the slices of bread are of different sizes from one day to the next, sometimes there is more of the spread than the meat (or vice versa), sometimes half my plate has chips while other times there will be but a few... it's just not consistent!
(3) Quality control. I ordered a burrito last week and the thing could not stay together. I took one bite and the thing started to unravel. I put it down and tried to cut it but it kept falling apart. I barely at half of it before giving up with frustration.
But, man... the food is good. I enjoy how it tastes. The menu has great variety and creativity. The coffee and drink menu is spectacular. Those things will bring me back, but we'll see how much longer I can stand the poor service and quality...
Sitwell's Coffee House is an eclectic place - and I mean eclectic in both a positive and negative way. You'll love the atmosphere of the coffee house, especially if you're into more earthy places. Sitwell's prides themselves on their locale and a few signs inside the restaurant take a few jabs at the establishment (Starbucks). Be careful though, eclectic also means their furniture is eclectic too - and some of those chairs and tables need to be pitched because they're on the verge of falling apart.
Their food is good. The portions are perfect for a small lunch. All of their sandwiches I've had have been really tasty and the price is right (especially considering the quality of the ingredients they use.) They have a happy hour from 4-8(?) where beers are .50 cents off and liquor is 1 dollar off. I'm not sure about their liquor choices, but from a glance, it looks pretty good. Their beer selection isn't anything to create much excitement, but it's decently priced.
Soda - on the other hand - is a ripoff. The prices look reasonable, but they only serve soda in the 12 oz cans - and when you think about it, you realize how large the markup is for that.
There is free wifi at Sitwells but it's sometimes not available or since there are so many people, they have bandwidth problems.
Service is a mixed bag. Since it's sit on your own, if it's a busy day, it's possible you won't be approached for at least half an hour, which is what happened to me in one case. We ended up just walking out. However, during the slower times, service is almost instant. The waitstaff is very nice and sociable - the problem is just getting the service at times.
I haven't had any of their breakfasts, but from what I've heard, they're good.
Lastly, Sitwells is open until 1AM, which is very nice as they're one of the few places still open on Ludlow at that time (the other being Skyline).
It's a nice place to relax - the problem simply comes down to the waitstaff having a tough time realizing who's there to relax and slowly order coffee or beer versus the customer who wants a meal. Until that improves, Sitwells will be a 3 star place.
This is my impression of what happened when our six top ordered breakfast on April 16th 2011:
Waitress: Order in!
Cook/Dishwasher: Woah... so they, like, want ALL this food? ... ... ... Wait.. Â Is this like, my job or something? Â Well... woah... 4 croissant's... lets just give them two... and the hot food. The rest is just too hard.
In other words: THIS PLACE EFFIN SUCKS.
Its the even the restaurants fault. its way understaffed and the place was busy. That being said, How are you going to have 1 (one) girl run the food, clear the tables, ring up tickets, and serve drinks to a dining room that seats 50 ppl? She was a nice waitress and I cant really bash her, but unfortunately shes the one who gets hit. Everyone shoots the messenger. That's the way of the world. That's why the police issue court summons.
Food:
Worlds greatest BLT? Far from it. Mesclun mix does nothing for me. NOTHING.
Coffee: Yes. it gets a 4 star. India Malabar. Very good.
Croissant: Don't know. Ordered it but it never made it to my table.
Blueberry Muffin: Don't know. Ordered it but never made it to the to-go bag.
Cost: High price for low dining.
If this is CU's shining star than apparently Ohio doesn't go out much. Boo this man,
Love,
Jimmy
I hate to give Sitwells a bad review - they've been a staple on Ludlow and an anchor for UC students for years. Â But....after attending this cafe for 10 years I've seen a decline.
They place is PACKED nearly every night. Â Getting a table is next to impossible. The food and drinks are just ok - they have raised their prices significantly honestly to the point where I won't go any longer.
The service has steadily decreased - while their attendance has skyrocketed their personnel has not - and they are often overworked. Â It can take a long time to get served and even longer to be cashed out. Â
For the non-working, on the 'rents' money college student - this would be the place to go. Â For regular folks - seek your cafe experience elsewhere - I would suggest across the street at Ohm's.
This place is sweet merely by the environment. Â The guac sandwich is da bomb. Â A great place for hanging with friends, not a good place to do homework.
The only reason why I am giving them a "4" instead of a "5" is because their coffee sucks. Â And they are defined as a "coffee" place. Â Other than that, it's a sweet place.
Hey sitwells, you are dece.
ambiance is really eclectic and artsy. well lit. philosophical- hipster-coffeehouse. Free wi-fi, and even one computer for public use.
A big plus is this place is open real late, like 2am late. was really nice during school when i was starving in the night and didnt want to eat garbage.
moving on...
all their coffee is fair trade, a lot of it is organic, which is worth mentioning. had some really good tea here. i imagine that all their brewed drinks are quite tasty. (see guest review at bottom.)
Onto the food! sitwells buys a good portion of their food ingredients locally, from findlay market and such, this is appreciated. I always get the 'big ass pocket pita burrito'... on a hoagie roll. because their bread rules. it has a bunch of vegs on it.. but the delish part is the housemade guacamole, hummus and melted cheese. yum. it isn't made to be a sandwich, really, so the extra guacamole and hummus squishes out and then you can scoop it up with chips... this sandwich is just the gift that keeps on giving, really. i've had all the vegetarian sandwich option is this is the best.
I have seen the brie plate, looked pretty awesome, was said to be pretty awesome. but at 8 dollars or something it is hard to get, because that is how much all the meals are... and though delicious, can brie and apples really constitute a meal? my conclusion is always no, Â sigh. maybe someday for a decadent snack (i am cheap.)
sometimes service is slow and you will get pissed.
fine for going by yourself, with a few others or a giant group. all different seating available.
Here is aTHE BONUS GUEST REVIEW on the Mulled Cider by Sorcha S: If I had to drink one thing for the rest of my life, this is it. Its like Christmas in a cup! If Christmas didn't involve annoying uncles and false merriment. In fact, this year, if you want all of the good and none of the bad, skip the family dinner and stop into Sitwells for a large one of these guys. Don't forget the orange slice!
There you have it. Sitwells. bring your computer and surf the web or whatever while drinking a hot-chai.. Â have some philosophical debate with some guy with a beard..... also don't be like me... get the brie snack.
I've been here a number of times since my initial review. I have to say I've enjoyed each time. They have such a wide array of food and drinks, it's like several different places in one.
Today I had the guacamole melt and it was absolutely overloaded with fresh avocado, on an impressively tasty Shadeau baguette. It would be an understatement to say that it was very filling. The Astral Buddha (chai  mixed with espresso) drink is addictingly good.
I have to say the quirky atmosphere makes the place endearing along with the ever friendly and welcoming staff. They have free wifi, but if for some reason it isn't responding, just let them know and they will reset the router. The tables are also a nice size to spread out and get some serious work done.
The bathrooms on first glance may appear a bit unnerving, but let me assure you they are quite clean. The "eclectic" decorations are simply deceiving. You might also wonder why there is a tall stack of giant, weathered books filled with collages made from scraps of old magazines. It reminds me of the Seinfeld episode when George's book gets flagged for being in the bathroom.
It's close enough to campus that I can see myself justifying the walk over for good food, good music, a chill atmosphere, and a coffee, or perhaps a gentleman's drink. ;)
Looking for spectacular service? Try a restaurant with white table cloths. It's a coffee shop, and it's great. Laid back, good food, beers when you want one, vegan baked goods. For a veggie sandwich, try the Briemato. You won't go back.
The owner is nuts and hilarious - and is the 'management' other reviews complain about. They're dog-friendly - if your dog is well-behaved, there's free wi-fi, and they get their veggies fresh from Findlay Market.
If you need precise and predictable, try Starbucks. For everyone else, this place is tops.
What to say about Sitwells.
On one hand, it's one of my favorite cafes in Clifton - maybe even Cincinnati. The atmosphere is light and pleasant and the walls are covered in fantastic graffiti and local works of art. It's constantly changing, so that makes each trip a little unique.
The food is solid - nothing overwhelming, but perfect for a mid-day snack. The cucumber, pastrami and cream cheese sandwich is one of my favorite light lunches ever created. I try to make it at home, but it never comes out like theirs.
However, Sitwell's is infamous for its terrible service. They usually have one waitress working, even when the place is packed. If you order, you will be there a while.
They also like to promote their television for sports and big televisied events, only it's not actually hooked up to their sound system, so you can only watch and not hear. That's kind of dissapoitning.
You will also get no cell phone service whatsoever. Be warned. They do have free WiFi though, so that's a plus.
If you're looking for a nice, afternoon spot to sit for a while and get some work done, there is no better place than Sitwell's. Otherwise...eh.
I went here with a couple of friends to see the band that was playing. Â The band was great but the rest of the experience wasn't. Â
The hummus was bland. Â Really bland. Â I don't know if it is made in house or purchased, but either way it needs changing. Â Perhaps a bit more tahini paste or any spice that wasn't just chickpea flavor. Â Garlic would have worked. Â Or roasted red pepper. Â Something though.
Also, when I got my espresso it was lukewarm to tepid. Â So that wasn't good either. Â In summary, I'd probably only go back for another musical ensemble and make sure to get my caffeine and food elsewhere beforehand.
In the traditional vein of local coffee shops, Sitwell's excels. Â They stay open late (til 2 AM on weekends), offer free wireless for ease of studying, and even host art shows and events in an effort to promote Cincinnati culture. Â The ambience is unique with a nice combination of coffeehouse kitsch and table tops that double as artwork.
We actually stopped into Sitwell's because we had heard they had vegan dessert offerings. Â Though they have soy milk to sub in basic coffee drinks and some menu items that just happen to be vegan, nothing is so noted, and, when asked about vegan desserts, our waiter could only offer pre-packaged cookies. Â Still, our misinformation isn't the coffee shop's fault, and they do have several clearly marked vegetarian options.
Sitwell's is the place to be seen if you are a Cincinnatian hanging in Clifton's gaslight district.
Sitwell's serves the caffeine works. You can get coffee, mocha, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, and other hot drinks. They also have a decent brunch style cafe menu with sandwiches, salads, soups, shakes, and smoothies. All of it pretty good! You can also get just about any liqueur in your coffee as well.
When this place was still smoking it was unbearable. I actually began going regularly after they cut the smoking out. Now they have free wireless as well and it's a very relaxing and comfortable place to hang out and get some work done.
Sitwell's is crazy and eclectic, but in all the best ways. There's poetry painted on the walls, a map of Korea in the bathroom, and boozy coffee treats right alongside gourmet and organic entrees on the menu.
The menu boasts a decent selection of exotic and fair-trade coffees, and the bar (yes, there's a bar, even though it's difficult to spot) has some surprises - there aren't many places that serve Kronenbourg! Don't expect stellar service; part of Sitwell's charm is that the waitstaff will virtually ignore you unless you hunt them down. Once you get used to this, it's really not even annoying.
This is the kind of place you can lose several hours in without realizing it. There's free wireless, so bring your laptop, grab an Erotica Latte (just as sinful as the name suggests) and plant yourself in a chair. Or just ditch the technology and people-watch for a few hours.
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