True West Coffee

In a city thats options are limited when it comes to local coffee shops (Hamilton). True West is definitely a great addition to the small business revival collection. Both locations are located a short distance from each other.
I went to the location that is open on Sundays on Main st. True West is located in a small house right next to Amstead Park, you couldnt miss it right on the corner of Main and D sts.
While I have been to shops that are smaller than True West (Looking at you, Collective Espresso OTR), this coffee shop is indeed tiny. The staff seem to be college students (surprise there) and are quite friendly.
I went ahead and had their espresso, which upon questioning turned out to be Deeper Roots coffee, which is a popular roaster in Cincinnati (Their roastery is is Northside).
Since I came in on Sunday, I also went ahead and did a pseudo-​brunch (its like 3:00 in the afternoon) and I had a waffle with Strawberries and powdered sugar. However, the waffle was advertised as Belgium Waffle; which was the reason why I got it. But its no Taste of Belgium waffles or Waffels n’ Dingles (in NYC). The waffle was a batter base not dough, alas my disapointment. The waffle was still great, its just not Belgium.
Overall True West is very quaint and small, but Hamilton proud. If you need a coffee fix this is definitely the place to go.
Apparently the two locations have completely different menus. The downtown location has Pita Pizzas, I guess I’ll have to go down that way sometime during the week.

Too cool for school and the food is dee-​lish.
This place has such character… everything you’d expect in a hip urban café, as in either hipster or hippie, take your pick. So Bohemian and artsy and genuine. I got such a cool vibe when I walked in which was only reinforced when I saw the friendly Fortune Cat waving to me from the order counter.
Menu’s on a chalk board, take your time and order when you’re ready. They’ll bring it out to you. My group of four ordered four different sammies as well as different beverages. I got The Hippie, and man was it good. Soft and fresh wrap embracing a generous spread of hummus, with greens, avocado, feta. Creamy with a bit of crunch. My iced coffee was smooth, deep, rich, and thirst quenching. My three friends all loved their meals too.
I chose the apple on the side over the chips since I’m watching right now, and was SO jealous because they serve Miss Vickie’s chips which are da bomb, and the rest of the table all got them.
The staff were young, friendly, polite and prompt.
I think anyone of any age and type of person will love this coffee house, with the possible exception of suits. Best coffee shop in Hamilton? Heck, this is the BEST in Butler County, ok?
If you’re needing a light but luscious meal and are within striking distance, then hie thyself hither with due speed for a great experience.

The frap latte is delicious although it would’ve been nice with whip cream on top. The service wasn’t that great. I stood there for about 15 minutes watching them make people’s drinks that came in after me. Might give them another shot just because the drink is good but service could use some work.

This place is a world class coffee shop. They use the finest locally-​roasted beans and their baristas know how to pull a clean creamy espresso. This place could relocate to downtown Cincinnati or any other major metropolis and stand its ground. Definitely worth crossing the river for when you’re in town.

True west is an adorable and quiet place to relax with a cup of tea or another beverage.
True west allows you to order a full pot of tea in your desired room and just enjoy the company of another, or have the quiet time to yourself. Definitely would recommend trying it out

This is my first time here. I am visiting my dad and am normally from Columbus. I was looking for a place to do homework and passed True West Coffee. This is a quaint shop with great coffee and delicious treats. It even has a drive-​through! It has an interesting ambiance that infuses the historical, grungy feel of what I’ve seen of Hamilton with trendy items throughout. If I lived in this remotely close it would be my go-​to. I haven’t seen anything similar in the area. Plus, this latte and pumpkin muffin is the bomb.

Really nice find in Hamilton! It was waffle Sunday so we had one to go with one of their specialty coffees which was prepared very well. The atmosphere was cozy. There was plenty of comfy seating and the loft was a cool find. There was even outdoor tables and a nice selection of games. Sign said Friday is Open Mic night. We will be back

What a fun place! It’s tough to find a non-​chain coffee shop in the suburbs. True West fills that void. It’s so quaint and colorful. While in the heart of Hamilton, it even has it’s own parking lot. So if street parking isn’t your thing and parallel parking is a bit tricky, I know this from experience, don’t be shy, you won’t have to!
The menu is ample with both hot and cold tea beverages. There’s several other drink choices as well, even frozen lemonade. And while I did not get food, I hear their scones are on point. And their menu is full of inventive offerings with clever names for lunch and breakfast.
The interior is colorful, cozy and quaint; there’s even outdoor seating on a covered porch. It’s everything you’d expect of a coffee me shop near a college campus, or in the city, but tucked away in the suburbs. I’ve been looking for a place like this to catch up with friends, or to just enjoy a chill afternoon reading a book. I can’t wait to go back!

Super nice little café… great sandwiches! This is a GREAT place to go and hang out with friends, or alone with a book/​laptop and chill out. This is one of the most missed places in Hamilton! I can’t believe isn’t packed out all hours of the day! Although, it does look super crowed most of the time I drive by! Not the cheapest place around, but they have good quality ingredients and not an overly process fast food type joint (yuck, there are just too many of those places around here! ugh!).
Stop by and have a sandwich and coffee, you won’t be disappointed!

True West is a charming place. I take everyone I can there it’s probably the coolest thing we have in Hamilton. The people are nice, the tea is good (though I wouldn’t object to a few more decaf options), and the décor is beautiful. They do a lot with the community and seem to have helped bring life back to downtown Hamilton. Great place.

I visit as often as possible. Excellent coffee. cool décor. haven’t visited the downtown location yet. plan to soon. the ladies at the main street location are very attentive and helpful. nothing better than great coffee on a snowy saturday afternoon at True West.

The coffee is great quality! I love the pot o gold latte and the promise land. The food is exceptional too. Try the George Bailey and the true west salad (you won’t be disappointed). The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great.

This is my first time here and I must tell you for a small little place, it is quite surprising and delicious. Their vast array of coffee choices are intriguing and their food is fresh, healthy (as much as can be) and tasty! I ordered a beacon, egg & cheese sandwich on wheat, chunky chocolate chip cookie and a raspberry truffle latte. The sandwich was fresh and hearty, the latte was incredible and truly a flavorful delight for the tastebuds then the chunky chocolate chip cookie was pure perfection! It has a nice crust with the softest, ooey gooey center with a perfect mix of chocolate chips! They really nailed the cookie. Not too sweet and not too much salt. It’s perfection in a delightful mound. This place is one to visit when visiting downtown Hamilton. I may have to visit here more often just to visit this little café.

Only room for employees in the kitchen and the were working full tilt — so, service was slow. Breakfast food was better than a fast food joint. Coffee is kept in the kitchen, so ask or you will be without for your wait. Prices are fair. Interesting décor. Friendly staff.

Very surprised at the amount of poor reviews for True West… I love this place! This is just what our area of town needed, as we had no coffee place at all, not even a large chain coffee shop.
I’ve been here three times; once dining in and twice through the drive thru. When I ate there for lunch, I ordered the George Bailey sandwich with a Pot o’ Gold coffee drink. It was delicious! The portion was just right, as well. Enough to keep you full without over stuffing yourself. Both times through the drive thru, I ordered the same drink plus a chocolate cheesecake muffin which is FREAKING AMAZING. Even the manager made a comment that this particular muffin is his favorite, and I can see exactly why. Highly recommend it.
Service was fast with no nonsense. The place is order inside, an old home with lots of character but décor has a contemporary twist. Lots of Miami students inside with their iPods and laptops, doing some school work, I presume. A few study groups were there, as well. One small area upstairs was closed off for a book club. Adorable.
My only small complaint was that it is extremely quiet and talking to the person I was dining with required us speaking in almost a whisper. Would be nice if they placed some music.
True West really has the right idea. I will be back again and again, without question.

When I’m in a new town I like to try the local restaurants and coffee shops to support the local economy knowing I can get a national chain coffee anywhere.
True West not only offers coffee, but breakfast and lunch too. We were in the market for breakfast so decided to give it a try. Not a big mistake, but not a decision I’d make again… I ordered the Belgium waffle. They have a big sign outside advertising them so I had high hopes for my second choice when they told me they were out of the oatmeal and fruit.
I ordered the waffle with strawberries. What landed on the table with a fork (no napkin) was a waffle with 8 strawberry quarters. Not enough strawberries for every bite and barely enough thin syrup to cover the waffle.
My dining partner ordered the nutty nanner on wheat. It looked like it came out of a panini press and she enjoyed it. As she said, «you can’t go wrong with peanut butter and banana.»
My latte was fine and her chai was good, but would I rush to go back the next time I’m in town? No.

Had a coffee and a sandwich. The coffee was excellent. The sandwich, not so good. The shop uses a cheap/​inexpensive credit card processing system. No printed receipts. If you want a receipt, you have to give up your email address and wait for it to be emailed.
The person who took my order was the cashier, cook, and server. I wouldn’t want to be there if there were several customers.
While the cook was preparing the sandwich, I could hear him hacking and coughing. For that, I lost my appetite.
There was some commotion in one of the sitting areas. A woman with her young kids. Turns out, they are the cashier/cook/server’s family. Not a problem really, except they were sitting in the nicest part of the place (couch/​table) and the kids were noisy and running about. Surely there’s a playground near by.
Would I go back? Not a chance.

There is no word to describe how much I love true west. I use to work in Hamilton and would go there all the time, I even went when they first open. All their sandwiches are amazing and their soup is just godly. I drive all the way from Wyoming now just to have some true west.

Went to Hamilton IceFest and since it was a little chilly me and my girlfriend were looking around for a coffee shop. Saw that this place had a few decent reviews so we decided to walk the ~5 blocks from the downtown strip. It was definitely worth it. The shop is in a house that has been redone into a cozy coffee shop/​lunch place. We got a cappuccino and a chai latte, both of which were delicious. We did not get food but their menu of sandwiches and salads looked appetizing and I did hear a few people compliment the food on their way out. All in a all a friendly, cozy place — just what you would expect from a neighborhood coffee shop. Worth checking out even if it’s not exactly on your way.

This is the quintessential neighborhood coffee shop, and Hamilton desperately needed one. The drinks are really tasty with great variety. The sandwiches are delicious and have great portions. The Loch Ness sandwich with pesto mayo and shaved turkey is my pick of choice. I haven’t tried the soups yet but they look quality; very good ingredients here. This place is great because everyday is a little different. Featured desserts and soups change a lot and are offered until they run out.
The building itself is really gorgeous inside. Two floors, art for sale, live music nights, etc. It gets very busy at peak times so expect a little delay. The prices are as expected for an independent shop — $ 7+ for the sandwich alone. They are trying to get a drive-​through going.