Reliable Upper Cup Coffee began in 2010. However, our roots are in Eritrea, a country in East Africa south of the Red Sea. In Eritrean society, coffee is central to daily life. This beverage is suitable for all occasions and seasons. When the Habte Family came to America and settled in Columbus Ohio in the 1980s, my parents brought the coffee culture with them. As a kid, I watched my parents make coffee for their friends and wondered why they didn't just buy their own packaged coffee from the store. I later realized that coffee making and drinking are not always about convenience. It involves the pursuit of authentic and organic flavors. We wanted our family and friends to taste this delicious and flavorful coffee. We also wanted to introduce this culture to our community and share it with our adopted country. The coffee needed to be modified for accessibility. We didn’t know if people would like our artisan coffee, so we began a small wholesale business in January 2010.
The majority of reviews are glowing. They praise the affordable prices, yet some complain about being rushed. Nevertheless, most were taken with the cafe's relaxing ambiance. If you're out of town, reviewers recommend the iced coffee and egg sandwich. Moreover, the off-street parking adds a cherry on top. Patrons say that their cold brew is the best, taking a fresh, customized approach. This sets a good value for this cafe, which also received a lot of compliments for having servers with a fantastic attitude. They also enjoy the unusual and delightful decoration of the establishment. Many people agree that this is the best location in the city to buy coffee.
