Point Perk

This coffee shop is truly fantastic. They have a great mission, and they have excellent coffees. Whether you want a Vee 60 or a shot of espresso they will deliver. They not only make great coffee but they also make a great opportunity for the Covington community to give back in a real practical way. Point perk is connected with the point that helps mental and physical disability persons get jobs and be able to have excellent opportunities in their life.

Heard about this place opening from a local and decided to check it out with a friend. It is nestled into the up-​and-​coming part of Covington, right on the corner. It is run by a woman who has a social work degree and a passion for coffee and decided to combine those two by opening a coffee shop with the mission to employ people with handicaps. First off, great setting, with windows all around to people watch. Next up, the coffee is great. They use Carabello beans from just across the river, and a full espresso bar offering from drip to chemex to espresso. I got a coffee on the V60 and was not disappointed. They have a great selection of baked goods if you want something to nosh on with your coffee. Only drawback is the limited hours, but they are working to expand their hours. Seriously good coffee, cool setting, awesome mission; go try Point Perk!

Finally, a super close coffee shop to my office AND the best coffee shop I’ve found in Covington!
First, the coffee is great. They use beans from Carabello Coffee in Newport, which is one of my favorites, so you know the coffee itself is high quality. Then, the menu is definitely a «craft coffee» menu, with pour-​overs (either Hario v60 or Clever Dripper), and your general espresso drinks.
However, they definitely make a point to make it an «approachable» coffee shop. If you want flavored Lattes, they do those too (I haven’t tried one, but I’m sure it’s great).
They make a mean cappuccino. Also, rumor is they’ll make you a French Press if you ask. Don’t quote me on that though.
Aside from just having good coffee, Point Perk exists for a mission. They work with/​exist through The Point across the street, which works with people with disabilities, and Point Perk is an opportunity to help teach them employable skills.
Every time I’ve been in or walked by, there’s always people inside/​outside and everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming.
My only complaint is that they close at 11am right now. Go support them and hopefully they’ll be able to extend the hours!
Point Perk is a fantastic addition to Covington and the craft coffee scene of region. I should probably go get more coffee right now…

Tonight was the opening night for the point perk and it was a great success in my opinion. I had an almond milk cappuccino and a carrot cake muffin and both were delicious. They have a great mission to help people with handicaps and I think it is a wonderful addition to Covington.