If you're anything like me, then you can understand how much your coffee addiction has increased from high school to college. Seriously, how did I survive high school without coffee? It really is quite the mystery. My love for coffee has inspired me to search for the best coffee places around the Cincinnati area. I mean let's be real here, who doesn't love discovering new coffee places to study?

1. Coffee Emporium

Coffee Emporium is easy one of my favorite coffee shops and is definitely a must for this list (plus they have super cute mugs). They are also the oldest coffee house operating in Cincinnati, Ohio, so that is pretty neat! With three locations in Over-the-Rhine, Hyde Park, and Xavier University, there is a great chance there is always a Coffee Emporium near you!

2. Rohs Street Cafe

Okay, so this is one of the cutest coffee shops ever. It started out as a small performance venue hosted by University Christian Church called Grounds For Thought Coffeehouse. They partner with growers from places like Guatemala, Ecuador and Kenya, and they have always been committed to the highest standards to fair and direct trade, and high quality coffee. If you go to the University of Cincinnati and have yet to go here, you need to drop everything and go right now. It's located on the corner of West McMillan and Rohs Street, and with it being close to campus it is a great place to study!

3. Deeper Roots Coffee

Deeper Roots Coffee partners with Deeper Roots Development, an organization that works to improve the communities of small coffee farmers. If you're ever in the Oakley area, you should check it out! Fun fact: Ever been to Crossroads Church? Do you love their coffee? Well it comes from Deeper Roots! How cool is that?

4. Urbana Cafe

Located on Broadway Street, Urbana Cafe is a cute little shop, and my favorite part about them isn't even their coffee! Urbana focuses on Italian style coffee using high quality ingredients. The coffee they sell is great, but the food is also amazing. Check out their menu for fun little treats like their technicolor toast and peaches n' cream.

5. Carabello Coffee

This one is a bit of a drive, given it is located in Newport, Kentucky. But I promise you, it is worth the drive and they won't let you down! The staff is super nice and they have a great selection of drinks. Grab a friend and go check it out! They offer the best quality coffee through Fair Trade, organic, and farm direct/direct relationship coffees, which means they buy straight from coffee farmers, making sure that is always fresh and ready for you!

Whether you and your friends want to get together and have great conversation, or you just want a fun place to study, these coffee shops are perfect for you!