We are The 86.

Coffee. Concerts. Creativity. Community.

We are passionate about buying local and impacting global.  Through direct relationships with our suppliers we eliminate as many of the middlemen in our supply chain as possible.  Whether buying from a farming family, a community in the middle of Guatemala, or a local family business in our back yard, buying direct puts more money into our partners pockets and helps to ensure they have a sustainable future for their families and community. The result of this passion is that you, our family, becomes part of the mission knowing that your hard-earned dollars are supporting small businesses and you are making an impact both in your local community and in communities around the world.

Of The People.

We are passionate about providing quality employment and volunteer opportunities for our community.  We believe that the ripple effect of a positive volunteer experience can change the world.  Volunteer roles in our shops are staffed by community members, some in need of volunteer hours for one reason or another, and others who just want to serve their community.  Volunteer opportunities provide job skills, a sense of accomplishment, and belonging.

Providing our baristas with stable employment and wages, as well as benefits such as paid holidays and PTO time (which are generally unheard of for part time employees) is core to our mission.

By The People.

We are passionate about curating spaces where all feel loved and welcome. The dictionary defines “86” as to reject, discard or cancel.  At The 86, none are rejected or discarded. We hope the value we place on our suppliers, volunteers, and staff, as well as the way we serve you craft coffees and products, all converge to create a “3rd place” or home away from home. We hope The 86 is a place where you feel seen, loved and at home.  

Welcome to The 86 family!

For The People.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL

  • Pneuma Coffee Roasters

    We are co-located with Pneuma and use their coffees exclusively behind our bar and on our retail shelves.

  • The Cheesecakery

    We get our pastries from The Cheesecakery, an incredible, woman-owned, local small business.

  • Indian Creek Creamery

    All of our milk is from Indian Creek Creamery, a local farm that has only 80 cows!

  • The Bagelry

    Delivered weekly, we love sourcing our bagels from The Bagelry!

  • Hen of the Woods

    Delicious, locally made chips in a variety of flavors- find them on our bar near the pastries!

  • Bee Haven

    We love partnering with Bee Haven, a local woman-owned business, to bring you fresh Cincinnati honey that pairs perfectly with all of our drinks.

  • Queen City Commons

    QCC picks up our spent coffee grounds and food scraps weekly to compost and redistribute into local farms, community gardens and more!