When it comes to coffee, Cincinnati loves it a-latte. In fact, it has one of the best coffee cultures in the United States, according to a new report.
In a recent study, personal finance brand WalletHub ranked the largest 100 cities in the country based on their coffee culture. Cincinnati dripped onto the list at No. 20.
To determine which cities are brewing up the strongest coffee culture, WalletHub looked at 12 key metrics, with weighted points totaling up to 100. Those included the number of affordable coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés per capita, as well as the number of coffee and tea manufacturers per capita, the average price per pack of coffee and the share of adult coffee drinkers. You can see the study and the full list of metrics here.
In Cincinnati, we ranked high when it came to the number of affordable coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés per capita — coming in at No. 2 in that metric, but falling to No. 23 when you look at how many of those places have at least a 4.5-star rating. We also ranked No. 3 in having the lowest price of a cappuccino, but are solidly in the middle at 55th in average price of a pack of coffee.
Overall, Cincinnati earned 56.36 points out of 100 — the best in the region, with Louisville ranking 45th, Indianapolis 47th, Columbus 74th, Lexington 87th and Cleveland 88th. But coffee lovers looking to be grounded in the culture will have the best shot in the top three cities: Portland, Oregon; Orlando, Florida; and Long Beach, California.
But perk up, Cincinnati coffee lovers: You can take part in a weekend-long celebration of all things java this fall with the return of the Cincinnati Coffee Festival, Oct. 25-26. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the Ohio River Foundation and will bring together more than 60 local and national vendors, live music, expert demonstrations and even a latte art competition.
“The WalletHub study confirms what many of us already know — Cincinnati takes its coffee seriously,” Event Director Judi Cogen said in a press release. “The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is our chance to showcase that culture, bring people together and support the Ohio River Foundation’s mission to protect the waterways that make every cup possible.”
Learn more about the Cincinnati Coffee Festival at cincinnaticoffeefestival.com.
