Coffee · Cincinnati, OH
Coffee near downtown Cincinnati, across the river.
Locke Coffee is open daily from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Newport, Kentucky - five minutes by car from downtown Cincinnati or twenty on foot from The Banks across the Purple People Bridge. We're a traditional coffee shop with housemade syrups, farm fresh whole milk, oat and macadamia milk alternatives, WiFi, and a quieter back room at 4th and York.
About Locke Coffee for Cincinnati locals
For downtown Cincinnati, The Banks, and the riverfront, Locke is a short cross-river stop in downtown Newport. The shop sits two blocks south of Newport on the Levee and a few minutes from Newport Aquarium, with on-street metered parking, nearby public lots, and the Levee garages within walking distance.
About a 5-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati. About a 20-minute walk across the Purple People Bridge from The Banks.
Directions from Cincinnati
- From The Banks / Downtown
- Walk across the Purple People Bridge (Newport Southbank Bridge) in roughly 20 minutes. Locke is two blocks south of the Newport landing on the corner of 4th and York.
- From OTR / Over-the-Rhine
- About a 7-minute drive south on Vine St and across the Taylor-Southgate Bridge.
- From the West End / Queensgate
- About a 6-minute drive over the Roebling Suspension Bridge, then south to 4th St.
- From Mt. Adams
- About an 8-minute drive south on Columbia Pkwy and over the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.
- From Hyde Park or Oakley
- About a 15-minute drive south on I-71 and east on I-471.
- From Northside or Clifton
- About a 15-minute drive south on I-75 and across the Brent Spence Bridge.
Why Cincinnati drinks at Locke
- Open daily from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Check the app for latest details.
- Traditional coffee-shop service with housemade syrups.
- Farm fresh whole milk, plus oat and macadamia milk alternatives.
- Member drinks and a 45-seat room built for more than to-go.
- Free WiFi and a quieter back room for work blocks, reading, and short meetings.
The neighborhood
Newport sits directly across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. The Purple People Bridge is pedestrian-only and connects The Banks to Newport on the Levee in about a 20-minute walk. The Taylor-Southgate, Roebling, and Daniel Carter Beard bridges all put you into Newport within a few minutes by car.
Parking
On-street metered parking lines York St and W 4th St directly outside the shop. Public lots in downtown Newport are within a block. The Newport on the Levee garages are a short walk away.
Questions from Cincinnati
- How far is Locke Coffee from downtown Cincinnati?
- About one mile. Five minutes by car over the Roebling, Taylor-Southgate, or Daniel Carter Beard bridges, or roughly 20 minutes walking across the Purple People Bridge from The Banks.
- Is Locke Coffee in Cincinnati?
- Locke Coffee is in Newport, Kentucky — across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. It's part of the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area and a 5-minute drive from downtown.
- Can I walk from The Banks to Locke Coffee?
- Yes. Walk across the Purple People Bridge from The Banks to Newport on the Levee, then continue south to 4th and York. The full walk is about 20 minutes.
- Is Locke Coffee near Newport on the Levee and Newport Aquarium?
- Yes. Locke is two blocks south of Newport on the Levee and a few minutes from Newport Aquarium on foot.
- Will Locke Coffee have WiFi or room to work?
- Yes. Locke has free WiFi, 45 seats, and a quieter back room for work blocks and short meetings.
- What are Locke Coffee's hours?
- Locke Coffee is open daily from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Check the Locke Coffee app for the latest details.
- Do you have free WiFi?
- Yes. Locke has free WiFi and a quieter back room for working a few hours over coffee.
- Where do you source your coffee?
- Locke is a traditional coffee shop built around careful daily coffee service, housemade syrups, and farm fresh whole milk.
Plan your visit
Locke Coffee is at 400 York St in Newport, Kentucky 41071. Open daily from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Check the Locke Coffee app for latest details.