Coffee · Covington, KY
Specialty coffee, ten minutes east of Covington.
Locke Coffee is open daily from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, about 10 minutes east of Covington - a traditional coffee shop in Newport, Kentucky on the corner of 4th and York. We offer a traditional menu with housemade syrups, farm fresh whole milk, oat and macadamia milk alternatives, WiFi, and a quieter back room.
About Locke Coffee for Covington locals
Covington and Newport are one bridge apart on the Kentucky side of the river. From MainStrasse, Roebling Point, Latonia, or Riverside Drive, Locke is a direct drive into downtown Newport, with metered street parking and public lots near the shop.
About a 10-minute drive east from Covington, KY.
Directions from Covington
- From MainStrasse Village
- About a 9-minute drive east on 4th St / Veterans Memorial Drive across the river.
- From Roebling Point
- About a 7-minute drive east on Pike St → 4th St → York St.
- From Latonia
- About a 12-minute drive north on Madison Ave then east on 4th St.
- From Devou Park
- About a 13-minute drive east through Covington and over to Newport.
Why Covington 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 for a regular Covington-to-Newport stop.
- Free WiFi and a quieter back room for working a few hours.
The neighborhood
Covington and Newport sit side by side on the Kentucky bank of the Ohio River, separated by the Licking River. The 4th St corridor (also called Veterans Memorial Drive) connects MainStrasse to downtown Newport directly.
Parking
On-street metered parking on York St and W 4th St directly outside the shop, plus public lots within a block.
Questions from Covington
- How far is Locke Coffee from Covington?
- About 10 minutes by car east on 4th St / Veterans Memorial Drive. From MainStrasse Village it's a 9-minute drive.
- Are there other good coffee shops in Covington?
- Yes. Covington has established local coffee stops. Locke is one neighborhood east, with a traditional coffee-shop counter and a quieter back room in downtown Newport.
- 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.