Royal Flamingo Coffee House

Our visit to Royal Flamingo Coffee was such a lovely morning. The ambiance was cozy with great background music. Little nooks of colorful and comfortable seating areas tucked away everywhere for seating by yourself or small groups of friends. But they also offered an inviting heated, winterized/covered SMOKE FREE, patio area. The staff was knowledgeable, engaging, super friendly and so welcoming. The specialty coffee selection was top tier. So creative. Very unique custom creations are available. My first cup, the Mole No. 5...the BEST cup of coffee I ever had in my life. I literally closed my eyes as I enjoyed the first chocolatey, espresso-y sip that captivated me with a slight sea salt finish. Decadence in a pretty teal cup and saucer. Do yourself a favor and go.

Wow, such a unique place, in both the interior aesthetic and the composition of the drinks! They have a few seasonal drinks that we tried, the salted watermelon tonic and the Miami vice. Both very delicious in their own way and unlike any coffee beverage I’ve ever had before. I absolutely loved the strawberry cold foam on the Miami vice drink, and it’s made vegan! The lounge area is a modern/eclectic/retro vibe with a variety of tables with convenient outlets….I’ll definitely be back to chill and get some work done!!

Went this morning for the first time. I always order the best espresso I can get to judge how good a coffee shop is. Did the same this morning with the single origin and it was phenomenal. Such a nice espresso. Very cool vibe in the shop too. Wish I could have stayed and chilled but had to be at work.

Great coffee & cocktails, baked goods are unique a swell. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely give it a try. Natalie's is next door and has great coal fired pizza 🍕 and cocktails.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stopped into Royal Flamingo Coffee today with some friends while we were out and about for the weekend, and the atmosphere is absolutely darling! 🦩☕ The space is cozy, fun, and such a joy to hang out in. Their menu is packed with unique and creative coffee drinks, with plenty of vegan-friendly options, which I always appreciate. Everything we tried was delicious, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. I couldn’t recommend Royal Flamingo Coffee enough — such a great spot with amazing drinks, great vibes, and even better people!

If you love coffee, you must try this place! They have the most unique and palette exploding selections of coffee I have ever seen. Tip: ask the gentlemen that the espresso machine what he recommends for a good pour over and you'll get the whole shpiel :). I ordered a pour over with their award winning, co-fermented with red fruits, Columbian bean and it was phenomenal! The cherry aroma explodes in your nose before even drinking and it finishes like a chocolate covered raspberry. He also had me try the Snowbird (rum and cinnamon co-ferment) and the banana co-ferment. They were all delightful. I left buzzing with caffeine and good vibes. Thank you guys!

I just tried their espresso brand whole beans to make it at home on my espresso machine. I was having issues dialing in with the beans I had prior and their beans were as smooth as it can be for brewing. Delicious coffee and I am will be a returning customer.

This place is responsible for some of the most adventurous and exciting coffee drinks I’ve had in Columbus. Good people who care about their product and work really hard to make damn good coffee. Can’t recommend highly enough, especially any of their “super fun” offerings. A slam dunk for their roasting alone and they still choose to take their specialty drinks to the next level.

Great coffee and the owner, Brian, was really knowledgeable about the trade and his products. Lots of experimentation and creativity make it an interesting stop for coffee lovers. Try the Snow Bird coffee for a real treat. The beans sell out quickly every time he roasts them.

They are usually pretty busy and you can find their beans throughout the Columbus area! They typically have good coffee and have a regular and fancy option for their beans with all the drinks! They do also have a parking lot in the back with many spaces. A cute space for sure!

Wonderful coffee and cute holiday decor! Try it out if you haven't! I recommend their rotating menu or something adventurous. Nice spot to hang out for meeting or work!

Is it weird that this place always reminds me of Central Perk on Friends? It feels like someone could just break out a guitar and start singing at any moment. Lots of groups of people kicking it on a Saturday - reading, chatting, knitting, studying, whatever. This is not a place to come for a quick takeout coffee pickup. They are into coffee as a craft and they usually have a line. You will likely wait a bit for your order to be ready. There are a few breakfast pastry choices, but no other food served. Staff is great. As others have already pointed out, this is very STRONG coffee and the drinks are not made creamy or sweet here. The drinks are definitely intense compared to your usual coffee shop latte. Honestly, I am not their target coffee style audience (light and sweet please) but still appreciate what they are doing here.

Really cute coffee shop by day and the "I Like It Like That" bar by night. It's cramped in here, but it has that small business coffeeshop vibe to it that makes the small spaces more tolerable. If you're someone who loves the literal taste of coffee AND the variances of the flavors you can get into the coffee beans themselves by changing the bean preparation, you're going to love the Royal Flamingo drinks. They feel like someone who really loves coffee homebrewing was in charge of the drink's menu and bean creation. Their flavor profiles are very unique and very coffee-heavy. This isn't like a Starbucks or chain coffee latte where you're primarily slurping syrup. There's a whole lot of complex flavor within every sip at Royal Flamingo's drinks, and they're very, very coffee-forward. I'd recommend it for people who love the actual taste of coffee, but I'd just as surely say it's a bad fit for my friends who actually just love the taste of creamer. (I get most of my lattes at other competitors with "half" or "1/4th" the usual level of syrups in their flavored lattes. I made no modifications to my Royal Flamingo order, and it still was much, much less sweetened than other chains.) Getting a drink to go here took 10-ish minutes. They have adorable to-go cups, but it's not the most efficient way to gulp down coffee to sustain life in the morning. Their glassware and presentation is upscale and encourages that "sit and socialize" vibe, though, so I'd love to meet up with someone here with the shop's limited seating options. Getting into Royal Flamingo is just as weird as the evening bar; go in through the covered patio's door. There's a gigantic parking lot behind Royal Flamingo for parking, but I'll note that it was swamped on Sunday around church time. I think there's a church across the street that's using the parking lot too.

The cutest coffee shop in Granview. Plenty of parking and easy to find right off Kind Ave. Step inside and take in the freshly roasted coffee smell...ahhh. It's like a caffeine high for your senses. I ordered a hot coffee, "buy myself flowers" with oat milk. A calming and smooth finish with the notes of lavender coming through. A warm hug in a cup giving me all the vibes. Pick up a cup, or two and don't miss their merch table with prepacked coffee beans. Don't mind me when you see me here often.

Watch your step when you enter! There is not a sign and I almost fell right on my face. That aside, I had to come try their new ube creamsicle latte. The ube was pretty subtle, and as a sweet coffee girly, this probably wasn't the spot for me. I had to add some sweetener to my latte when I left. It could've been the orange added, but it was kinda giving soap. My husband always likes what he gets from here, which is typically just a plain latte, sometimes with an extra shot. The baristas were a little busy but they were still very kind. They're definitely pros! The shop is absolutely adorable and there were a lot of seating options. They're having a birthday celebration in a few weeks and we plan on going, so I'll definitely try a different drink.

This coffee roaster has one of the hidden gems in the city and word is getting out. I say hidden because it's inside of Natalie's and shares a space with the I Like It Like That speakeasy. They're roasting some of the best coffee grown around the world and they're doing some inventive things with it. My daily order is the single origin espresso but if the have a special tonic or latte on the menu ... order it.

This place has amazing coffee & service! Looking forward to going back soon. Great place for those who like truly good coffee and are looking for better alternatives to the big box coffee shops.

The reviews live up to the hype! This little coffee shop is hidden in plain sight directly inside the I Like It Like That Bar. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by various amounts of flamingo decor and a beautiful coffee bar. The menu has a ton of options on it and the prices are set well for the local area. The Barista's in house were excellent at answering questions as we were in there looking for a few Christmas gifts. The seating inside was super unique, a ton of out-coves around the bar with eclectic seating throughout the small area. I would recommend the Barista Flight if this is your first visit as it encompasses many of their fantastic offerings. The cherry espresso hit the top spot on my list as it was thick, flavorful, and bursting with cherry. I am definitely adding this spot to my local tours when people come to visit, nice work all!

So cute! Love the theme, decor and the coffee choices I purchased their seasonal latte and it's delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.

Popped in on a Friday morning with a couple of coffee loving friends. Royal Flamingo has such a cozy & eclectic vibe that I really enjoyed, and the staff were very friendly. I don't consider myself to be a super adventurous coffee person, but Royal Flamingo makes it easy to try new things. They have a classic menu with more familiar options and a more unique menu with fun options. I opted for a seasonal latte from the Super Fun menu. I couldn't tell you what it was, but I really enjoyed it. Typically I like sweeter drinks but the flavor profile was very balanced and I didn't feel like it needed any added sweetness. It was a really nice experience and I'm sure I'll visit again. If you're a coffee lover and like to try new flavor profiles, I definitely recommend checking out Royal Flamingo!

Hole in the wall! Nothing outside matches the inside. Coffee was incredibly good!! Each rooms kinda have its own character and colors. Very vibrant! Love it!

I'm from out of town, and I had some time to kill today and needed coffee! After I got past the "Where the heck am I allowed to park?" situation (just park on the street), it was a very nice experience! The atmosphere is very comfortable and definitely has a hipster lounge vibe. It's fantastic, and artsy, and I had some beadwork to do, so it was perfect. The people behind the counter were so nice and I said "Make me something creative" and it did not disappoint. It was a garden something.... Delicious! I felt old in there, but they didn't kick me out Just wish I could make it a regular stop. Very cool place!

This is the single best coffee shop in Columbus (followed closely by Two Tigers Coffee and Cafe Brioso). And it's because they mirror the home experience of coffee consumption - their pour overs take time. They source beans with unique flavors. They're properly dialing in their espresso and tinkering with details because coffee can be fun and delicious and amazing and wonderful. Every time Ive entered this incredibly unique spot, the decor and charm has captured my attention; it's warm and inviting, cozy but playful. But again, this place is made by coffee lovers FOR coffee lovers. And each time I visit, I'm excited to try something new and wonderful, to see what kind of exciting flavor I'm able to get within the world of coffee. And Royal Flamingo never fails to meet, and subsequently exceed, that challenge.

So cute and great coffee! Their baristas are super knowledgeable and make great drinks!

Excellent customer service and a cool vibe! Coffee is outstanding!!! Parking is rough especially if you have accessibility issues. However, this isn't their fault since they're operating out of a space that is home to another business. Highly recommend!!!

Atmosphere is quiet and the coffee was explained in a way that when you tasted it it was just that!

Best coffee. They win the awards for a reason. The service was wonderful and the barista was very kind. The shop itself was eclectic and such a cute relaxing vibe. Definitely a must visit