OUR STORY

Established in 2003, Rohs Street Cafe has over a 20 year history in the coffee community of Cincinnati. We are committed to partnering with local roasters to provide direct relationship coffees with transparent supply chains, and seek to partner with and source from local suppliers whenever possible.

Rohs is open late and we have a huge space with plenty of seating, so feel free to hang out. We’re passionate about serving the Clifton Heights community here in Cincinnati, providing a place where all are welcome.

How are you making a difference by drinking our coffee?

Direct Relationship Coffee

Every cup of coffee served and sold at Rohs Street Cafe and The 86 Coffee Bar is purchased through direct relationships. This process eliminates the “middle man”; which financially benefits the coffee producers and their community. Our local coffee roasting partner is Pneuma Coffee Roasters.

Composting

We divert about 15,000 pounds of waste from landfills annually through our local partner, Queen City Commons.

Donations to Campus Organizations

We love to help support campus organizations, students, and local businesses each year through thousands of dollars in donations of coffee and items for events. Some of the recipients include Bearcats Pantry, UC Lindner Women In Business, UC Globemed, UC Vocaholics, HoCo Cup of Joe, Good Plates Eatery, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Psi & more.

Student Involvement

Over 180 current and former University of Cincinnati students are employed by and volunteer with us each semester. Volunteer Café Assistants, Café Support, and Cleaning Crew members receive service hours, job skills, free beverages, appreciation parties, and opportunities to earn service awards. Baristas receive pay and benefits exceeding local market rates, including benefits.

Local Artists, Musicians, and Small Businesses

Every month, local artists are given the opportunity to display their talents on our walls and stages. Our pop-up shop program generates exposure for small businesses. We do not collect any fees or charge for these opportunities.

Local Suppliers

We proudly partner with these local suppliers:

Pneuma Coffee Roasters

We are co-located with Pneuma and use their direct trade coffees exclusively behind our bar and on our retail shelves.
Boosalis Baking & Cafe

We get our baked goods from Boosalis, an incredible local small business.
Indian Creek Creamery

All of our milk is from Indian Creek Creamery, a local farm that has only 80 cows!
The Bagelry

Delivered weekly, we love sourcing our bagels from The Bagelry!
Dean’s Mediterranean

Dean’s is a phenomenal local, woman-owned business that provides us with delicious nuts in a variety of flavors- find them on our bar near the baked goods!
Bee Haven

We love partnering with Bee Haven, a local woman-owned business, to bring you fresh Cincinnati honey that pairs perfectly with all of our drinks.
Queen City Commons

We love partnering with Bee Haven, a local woman-owned business, to bring you fresh Cincinnati honey that pairs perfectly with all of our drinks.
CorTees

All of our merch is printed with CorTees, a mission-driven business that combines quality products with meaningful impact. Every item they make provides job opportunities and training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.