Drink Local, Impact Global.

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: