Coffee · Covington, KY
Specialty coffee, ten minutes east of Covington.
Locke Coffee opens June 27, 2026, about 10 minutes east of Covington — a specialty coffee shop in Newport, Kentucky on the corner of 4th and York. Espresso with Deeper Roots Coffee, matcha on a nitro tap, breakfast, 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
- Opens June 27, 2026, seven days a week from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Matcha on a nitro tap, plus espresso and drip anchored on Deeper Roots Coffee.
- Starting June 27, 2026: member drinks included for a regular Covington-to-Newport stop.
- Starting June 27, 2026: 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 opens June 27, 2026 one neighborhood east, with matcha on tap and a quieter back room in downtown Newport.
- What are Locke Coffee's hours?
- Locke Coffee opens June 27, 2026. Starting then, hours are seven days a week from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Do you have free WiFi?
- Yes. Starting June 27, 2026, there will be free WiFi and a quieter back room for working a few hours over a latte.
- Where do you source your coffee?
- Our espresso and drip programs will be anchored on Deeper Roots Coffee in Cincinnati, with a rotating cast of guest roasters. Pulled on LA MARZOCCO MODBAR AV.
Plan your visit
Locke Coffee is at 4 W 4th St (corner of York St) in Newport, Kentucky 41071. Open 7 days from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, starting June 27, 2026.