![]() Make this one a stop-in not only from Westwood, but any time you’re looking for a little peace and a glass of wine. There’s such a fantastic assortment of good, easy to enjoy food on every part of the menu. Prices aren’t too bad and the easygoing feel of Muse is what really endures as far as making this the kind of venue where you want to spend your time, and potentially to return later. But that’s not a bad thing, especially because the bar morphs into a wine bar with a little higher tempo as the day goes on. ![]() Best if you don’t want a straight coffee but something that can be enjoyed a bit longer.Ī good coffee shop is all about the feel, and this one is more of a small-table bistro-style shop than, say, one that is covered with oversized chairs or comfy nooks. Latte: The simple and straightforward latte option is a charmer, because it has that sweetness from the milk without too much froth and without too much sugar that slows you down.Seasonal Greens: A spring mix with some simple veggies, this one being best when it is alongside a sandwich or something a little more substantial.Chicken Salad: Another light lunch option, this one featuring a lighter salad with some grapes, chopped veggies and a little pepper.Keeps true to the whole ingredients, which is to say, delicious without too much extra. Pomodoro Panini: This refreshing take has grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato, spinach pesto on a sourdough bread.Lox Panini: This panini has the distinctive smokey fish and some slices of avocado for texture, so despite its small size it definitely stays filling.“Like the nine muses, Muse Cafe is meant to be a hub for art, music, and ideas.The menu is mainly focused along the light bistro theme, but Muse has since expanded into the brunch world too. “We hold meetings, events, gatherings, and weekly musical acts, and very soon Muse will start hosting art shows,” says Stallworth Schramm. Muse’s owners are as invested in community building as they are in providing quality food and drinks. We have a gluten-free panini grill for sandwiches, and we build gluten-free items separately from our sandwich prep area.” “And we make gluten-free bread for our sandwiches and gluten free pastries in-house with dedicated equipment. “We purchase all of our pastries and bread from a local bakery,” says Stallworth Schramm. The café also carries a retail wine selection and healthy to-go items like Umpqua oats. Muse focuses on local, organic ingredients including locally grown produce, coffee from Seven Hills and Deeper Roots, and packaged snacks like Grateful Grahams. ![]() “We have a little something for everyone, from excellent coffee drinks, carefully selected wines, crafted cocktails, local beer, and yummy food,” says co-owner Shawnteé Stallworth Schramm. ![]() A rotating menu with a variety of paninis, cheese plates, pastries, seasonal slaws, and gluten-free items keeps customers coming back to enjoy their favorites and to see what’s new. The coffee shop/wine bar/café features a laid back atmosphere with stylish decor and serves as a hub for art, conversation, and community. Thanks to Muse Café, which opened last July, that’s no longer a problem. But as shops and events sprang up around the historic town hall, it was clear that one thing was missing: a community gathering place. Thanks to the efforts of its most passionate citizens, Cincinnati’s Westwood neighborhood is undergoing an unmistakable revitalization.
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