Moxy Storefront Opening in December!
We will have a baking kitchen! In Findlay Market! Where it all started! Okay, we’ll chill with the exclamation points (maybe), but we are very excited. Moxy will have their own storefront to bake out of in Findlay Market, at 123 W Elder St. Not only will Lou and her team now have a kitchen to call home, but Urbana will be slingin’ ‘spros in that space also, offering a delicious cappuccino to pair with your pain au chocolat.
Urbana and Moxy to Merge
Urbana and Moxy to merge
Urbana is a company in Cincinnati, Oh. Their humble beginning starts with a Vespa Ape at Findlay Market in 2013. Now they operate 5 coffee shops and a coffee roasting space.
Moxy is a baking business that started during the pandemic of 2020. Today Moxy delivers wholesale pastries to number of business in Cincinnati.
In the summer of 2022, Urbana and Moxy merged to create a stronger wholesale business and have a more refine baking program at all Urbana Cafe locations.
The Ultimate Guide to Espresso Cold Brew
Espresso cold brew is a coffee that is made by steeping ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours. Cold brew espresso, or better yet, cold brew using “espresso coffee beans” is becoming increasingly popular, as more people are discovering its unique flavor profile. Click to access The Ultimate Guide to Espresso Cold Brew.
Mixtape Live Series
Starting July 29th, we will have live music, special drinks, sponsors, raffles and more on the patio at our Pendleton location on the last Friday of every month through September!
Mo’ Plastic, Mo’ Problems
The Espresso Martini
Coffee Brewing - Immersion vs. Percolation
Coffee can be brewed in a countless number of ways, but all these brewing methods fall under one of three umbrellas…
How to Make Better Coffee at Home in 5 Steps
One of the most common questions we get from our customers is, "How come my coffee never tastes as good at home compared to when I'm at the cafe?" It's kind of a handkerchief out of the hat question.
Fermentation In Coffee
Fermentation plays a critical role in developing the golden brown beverage we love. Similarly to wine, fermentation in coffee is part of what gives coffee its acidity and sweetness. Every coffee you’ve ever drank has gone through some type of fermentation post-harvest.
Our Offerings
Our core blends have been around since the start and are staples in our cafes. They are balanced, welcoming, and taste great with whatever fixings you enjoy.
Organic Coffee 101
What is Organic Coffee? Coffee that is grown without the use or aid of any chemical-based fertilizers, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or GMOs is organic.
Live, Loft, Love
When Pendleton 2.0 was designed, the team knew one of the top priorities was a space to share with the community. A space that gives Urbana the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and spread the love of a local artist or business with all of Urbana’s beloved regulars.
The Art of Coffee Blending
Blends in specialty coffee tend to have a bad reputation, although they are staples in every specialty coffee roasters’ lineup. And why is this? Historically, blends were created to cut costs, hide flavors of lower quality coffees, or use up past crops that were left over from the previous season.
All About Aeropress
*cue dramatic music* Have no fear, our favorite roaster and coffee connoisseur, Ross Hooley, has an answer for us – The Aeropress.
How to: Cupping at Home
If you are looking to get better at drinking coffee and don’t know where to start, first let us remind you that we have all been there. At one point every now-coffee connoisseur started with their first cup of coffee and didn’t know what they were tasting or looking for in the bean water.