Coffee · Newport, KY
Opening June 27, 2026 on the corner of 4th & York.
Locke Coffee opens June 27, 2026 in downtown Newport, Kentucky at 4 W 4th St — the corner of York St, two blocks south of Newport on the Levee. Espresso pulled on LA MARZOCCO MODBAR AV, ceremonial matcha on tap, breakfast, WiFi, and a quieter back room.
About Locke Coffee for Newport locals
Newport is changing fast, but the river-town fabric is still here. Locke is built for that — a 2,200-square-foot, 45-seat coffee house designed for locals to use every day once doors open on June 27, 2026. The shop is close to the Levee, Newport Aquarium, the riverfront, and the W 4th St corridor.
Right in the middle of downtown Newport, KY.
Directions from Newport
- From Newport on the Levee
- About a 5-minute walk west on 3rd or 4th St. We're on the corner of W 4th and York.
- From the Aquarium / Levee district
- About a 5-minute walk south down Monmouth, then west on 4th St.
- From Newport East / East Row Historic District
- About a 5-minute drive west on 4th St or 6th St.
- From the Newport Riverfront / Festival Park
- About a 7-minute walk south up York St.
Why Newport drinks at Locke
- We live here too — Locke is built by Newport locals.
- Starting June 27, 2026: free WiFi and a quieter back room for working a morning over a latte.
- Starting June 27, 2026: member drinks included for daily Newport regulars.
- On-street parking right outside the front door at 400 York.
- Starting June 27, 2026: open 7 days, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
The neighborhood
Locke is in downtown Newport, Kentucky 41071. We're two blocks south of Newport on the Levee, four blocks south of the Ohio River, and right in the middle of the W 4th St corridor. Locals know us as 400 York because the front entrance opens on York Street.
Parking
On-street metered parking on York St and W 4th St directly out front. Several public lots are within a block, and Newport on the Levee parking is a 5-minute walk.
Questions from Newport
- Where exactly is Locke Coffee in Newport?
- Locke Coffee is at 4 W 4th St on the corner of York St, in downtown Newport, Kentucky 41071. The front entrance is on York, which is why locals call us '400 York.'
- Is Locke Coffee close to Newport on the Levee?
- Yes. We're about a 5-minute walk west from Newport on the Levee on 3rd or 4th St, and a few minutes from Newport Aquarium.
- Is there parking in downtown Newport?
- Yes. On-street metered spots line York St and W 4th St right outside the shop, with public lots a block away.
- What are Locke Coffee's hours?
- Locke Coffee opens June 27, 2026. Starting then, hours are seven days a week from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Do you have free WiFi?
- Yes. Starting June 27, 2026, there will be free WiFi and a quieter back room for working a few hours over a latte.
- Where do you source your coffee?
- Our espresso and drip programs will be anchored on Deeper Roots Coffee in Cincinnati, with a rotating cast of guest roasters. Pulled on LA MARZOCCO MODBAR AV.
Plan your visit
Locke Coffee is at 4 W 4th St (corner of York St) in Newport, Kentucky 41071. Open 7 days from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, starting June 27, 2026.