50 Best Cafes in Columbus

“Incredible coffee. We are from an area with amazing coffee shops and roasters so our standards are pretty high. Florin knocked it out of the park with their espresso-forward lattes and sproda - not to mention their personable customer service. Our only regret is living so far away or else this would be a regular spot for us!“

“The egg sandwich is truly amazing. Perfect!!!“

“love this spot looks corporate but feels like home. Good people, great food and the have private rooms..“

“The Blueberry Chia Bowl and Hug in a Mug were the perfect breakfast and so delicious. I am from out of town and will be craving the bowl until my next visit!“

“Intriguing, inviting atmosphere with a fresh and unique array of beverages.“

“first time at Tabletop Cafe today, had a very good time with my bf. Employees were friendly and helpful , environment was fun. Overall I think it's a great place to go, we will be back. thanks.“

“Friendly and Helpful Staff. Fresh and Delicious food. Coffee was amazing. Definitely worth coming back to explore the menu more.“

“I loooooove this location- the employees care a lot about their craft (or at least fake it well lol), and are always spot on with recommendations as well as actually making the drinks. I don’t think I’ve been disappointed with a single one of my visits- even today when they were out of the tea I wanted, what I got still satisfied the same itch! Can’t go wrong with anything here really!“

“We hosted our wedding reception at Mozarts in their ballroom and could not be happier. They’re so helpful, accommodating, and the space is absolutely beautiful. Such a beautiful hidden gem in columbus. The all inclusive reception options and over the top service cannot be beat!“

“So good! Best Cinnamon Roll in Cbus, Biscuits and Gravy, and GREAT coffee!“

“I just got the BLT Biscuit (with an added fried egg on top) and it was AMAZING!!! 😻 This is one of my favorite places to eat in C-Bus--the food is always well-prepared and the staff is always friendly. I recommend getting the side salad--that dressing is 🔥!“

“I love the Chocolate Cafe. I have come here many times, most recently to surprise a friend for her birthday. I ordered a full size Lemon and Berry Marscarpone cake. She loved it!! I loved! And there was a large amount to take home and share with her family. We also enjoyed some martinis and I took home some chocolate covered strawberries. 10/10“

“Their new menu adds even more variety than they have had in the past. They offered Cajun seasoned popcorn as soon as we were seated and then brought a sample of a new drink that they were testing. We ordered an omelet, a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and two chocolate cookies (with whipped cream) for dessert. The omelet came with potatoes. All were outstanding.“

“Really good coffee! I make it a point to visit when I’m in the area.“

“Just flew in from Pensacola and this was my first stop! Great atmosphere and fantastic service and the shakes were great. Will definitely be stopping back by again while I am here!“

“The Food is soooo good at Habibi Grill! We frequent them regularly and love the excellent Lebanese food. They always exceed expectations and the food never disappoints. Delicious!“

“Every item we bought was amazing! We spent $90 on our first trip because we wanted to try everything and not a single thing disappointed.“

“It’s a good thing I don’t live here or I would spend all of my money at Woodhouse Bakery Coffee Shop. My wife and I stopped in for breakfast on our anniversary and shared a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. The flavors and textures were incredible and our lattes were delicious as well. We got a bunch of baked goods to take home and can’t wait to try them! Updated from previous review on 2025-12-23“

“Amazing food and cool unique decor! 10/10!“

“My girlfriend and I were really impressed with the matcha at Matcha Me. I got the honey sea salt matcha latte and she got the maple matcha latte. Both of them were tasty and well balanced with the added flavors and the matcha itself.

It is a cozy place with limited seating. The staff were very friendly and chatting with us while they made orders. As we found out talking with some of the workers a new location will be opening in a couple of months in the Short North. We will definitely be coming back and will check out the new location once it opens.“

“Thank you for supporting our local immigrant community! 🇺🇸“

“I started working in the area about 6 months ago and I love mom and pop diners for lunch. Since I have visited Scotty's Cafe I have been eating lunch here every day (literally 5 days a week), you can't beat the atmosphere the food is amazing and the owners are definitely one of a kind. Gina and Scotty make you feel like one of the family,the staff is amazing,and you always look forward to your next visit. Definitely a 10 out of 10 every visit.“

“Breakfast seemed expensive but I think It's big portions. I regret not splitting a dish with my partner.

Buckeye latte was good but seems like normal cafe syrups. The High Chai was also pretty fun and tasty but I wouldn't put it above my normal drinks.“

“First time here this was really I’m impressed“

“What an amazing retreat! Starting my own weight loss journey and UAN is a major part of my success! Love the variety of drinks/shakes and bowls…I haven’t found one I don’t love! Owners are very friendly and knowledgeable on all products and are motivating too!

Vegetarian options: They have so many options to choose from!

Kid-friendliness: They have drinks with and without caffeine.

Wheelchair accessibility: Absolutely accessible“

“I ordered this place off of Uber eats today just to try it because I was craving toast and wanted some coffee. Let me tell you that when I received my order and opened the boxes everything looked just like the pictures. Baffled I was. Befuddled. That is a first for me but it moat certainly be the last. Not to mention how delicious it all was. Y'all will be seeing much more of me in the future.“

“Awesome vibe with delicious healthy shakes and the best energy teas!!“

“Coffee is top notch! Drinks including turtleneck/gold chain and espresso martini equally as great! A new fav spot for my husband and I to chill.“

“Had pho and banh mi here. Excellent pho! Broth was delicious. They had culantro with the vegetables which was a new one for me (no that's not cilantro) but it was delicious. Fried wontons were hot and delicious and the banh mis were incredible, primarily the bread. Bread was phenomenally crisp and crunchy and the fillings were standard but still good. I've had similar fillings at other Vietnamese restaurants but the bread here is by far the best I've ever had. And you can order the bread by itself either in store or to go!“

“Drove a school bus full of students to the museum and stopped in for brunch. A well curated experience. The atmosphere in the cafe belongs in the museum. Simple, delicious, and food presentation as I would expect in a cultural setting.

It’s obvious by the clientele in the cafe it’s a gem.“

“Amazing food and service.“

“My office had lunch catered by Winn Winn and it was absolutely incredible! The delivery was right on time and perfectly organized. Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and you could truly taste the high-quality ingredients in every bite. Our whole team was impressed. We will definitely be ordering again!“

“Anna was amazing !!! Food was yum & service was so good“

“We are regulars here. The staff are friendly and hard working. Not afraid to have a conversation with you and they will make your order right without issue. They have other locations but we prefer this location based upon the employees we encounter and the food being so on point.“

“So much fun! Glad we had reservations so we had actual seats. I would hate to stand all night. Our server, Alexis, was phenomenal! Friendly, attentive, and when we asked for napkins bc of the condensation from our glasses causing our table to be wet, she went a step further and came back with a wet rag and cleaned our whole table!“

“I’ve never had Somali food before, but we were in the area last night and it was around dinner time. The host was very kind and explained some of the main dishes to us.

My partner and I shared kay kay, a dish with wide flat pasta noodles (similar to shorter pieces of lasagna) and meat - we chose chicken. It also came with a small green salad on the side. The flavors were delicious, I loved the spices. It was just a tiny bit spicy, not too much - and I usually can’t handle much spice. We also ordered meat sambusas, which are like a crispy meat Pattie in fried dough. It was similar to a samosa in Indian food.

Our child got French fries and a mango smoothie, which he drank right up. It looked like there was whipped cream on top.

The atmosphere is simple, with exposed pipes and overhead lighting. There are art and mirrors on the walls, bringing additional light and color to the space.

Lots of people were coming in and out for takeaway orders.

Thank you Sophinas for a welcoming and delicious experience! We will be back :)“

“We love going to locally owned coffee shops, and Grandview Grind is in our normal rotation. The coffee drinks are always very good and the selection and quality of pastries are exceptional.“

“I started high street nutrition in May. I have two young children and couldn't do much without feeling tired or out of breathe. I am so glad I came across this amazing group. Phil and em are always there whenever you need any advice I can't thank them both enough for the support they give me.The coaches and members are all so welcoming and friendly. I feel like have been going years. I started nutrition for a healthy and fitter lifestyle and I am definitely going the right way. So happy with my results so far 🙌 😊♥️“

“I had the Tidier-Tom sandwich, which was like a sloppy joe, and it had a yummy slaw mix and pickle slices on top. The mixed fruit was delicious, as was the Butterscotch Oatmeal cookie (which was HUGE, and I got too full, so I save the rest for later). So glad I tried this place!“

“Brian catered my daughter’s bridal shower and he was outstanding to work with!! We had a last minute venue change and he stepped up to help even more. He responded quickly to messages and delivered exactly what we were hoping for. He arrived on time for the shower and had everything ready. He is know for his bread and his rolls and cinnamon rolls were incredible and I don’t know what he did to create an egg casserole for our brunch but it was the talk of the day!!! I recommend Brian’s catering for every event!! He went above and beyond to help me and all of the food was top notch!“

“I Never knew about this place, till the Reynoldsburg food Pantry gave me a flyer, I thought let me look into it& So Glad I did!

These people who work her are so AMAZING & I & my family are so grayfor ALL the Help that they actually have beyond just food!

The volunteers are amazing also!

They even have helped me with Dog food; for my fur babies & I even had to take one of them to the vet.

Mr .Curtis Vance; was Amazing & covered the cost!
(There is a limit per household).

But,I didn't have to pay much out of pocket!) WOW..ty
I can't Thank him enough! With more than just dog food!

He & Everyone@Lifecare Alliance ;make me feel comfortable calling!

Thank you
Lifecare Alliance & your staff
& volunteers for helping Us SENIORS & God Bless All of you! ❤️“

“Reid and all the staff at Blue Moon Cafe always go above and beyond to meet their customers needs and please their taste buds. Reid creates some of the best food I’ve ever eaten! I highly recommend Blue Moon to anyone in the Alpena area! You will not be disappointed!“

“Come to this cafe is an adventure to pass the security station to get into the court at elevator to 16th floor. The cafe has the special view never seen a little more than 180 degrees around the tower. The food is the cafe not impressed but everyone is friendly and be honest I really enjoyed eating my meatballs sub while looking around this beautiful city.Open 8am and close 3pm“

“Good convenient coffee. The branding doesn’t make sense though. It is called the caffeine element but caffeine is not an element it is a compound. They even double down on this branding by displaying the chemical formula for caffeine on the door, which is clearly composed of multiple elements. Normally fine ok I get it but this place is attached to a library on a college campus. The pun is too much of a stretch to pull off.“

“Do not miss this hidden little donut diner dive! The donuts are made fresh on site! The prices are low and staff attentive! Everything looked so good and mouthwatering we devoured and didn’t take photos. The stop is fast and friendly so make time for it!“

“The restaurant was clean and had a nice family atmosphere. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. The blackened chicken was delicious. The Gelato was equally delicious. I tested a few different flavors of gelato, then settled on the Lemon Cake and Mora. We will definitely visit again!“

“Everyone there is amazing!! I found out about this spot about a month ago… I’ve been going everyday to get my tea… I love the employees and I love how they greet you by name as soon as you hit the door… all the women has such calm pleasant energy!! By the way I’ve told a lot of people about this spot. And they love it as well… I’ve been to a few other Herbalife spots and none compared to this one… I drive 20 min from home just to come here… and it’s one closer to my house ??“

“I understand that running a business is extremely difficult nowadays so I decided to give a good review even though I had a bad experience today when I first time visiting the place. It’s a great location on campus and provides lots of convenience to staffs and students. However, the cashier who worked today during the lunch time is just not very friendly and being very bias. I thought it’s a regular Starbucks store and could use my app to pay but it’s not, when she told me that I couldn’t use my app, I immediately switch to my apply pay. The system was slow to get the transaction done and I can tell she lost her patience and assumed I didn’t know how to use Apple Pay. I feel sorry to hold the line so I even apologize for it when she showed me the bad attitude. Unfortunately I didn’t like the drink I was served so I went back with the full cup and ask if I could get a new one (I normally don’t do that but I just don’t like the taste and really need a cup of coffee to help me get through). She showed me an embarrassed face and looked at me like I tried to take advantage of it. She said “okay but you have to pay for it”. I am shocked and that’s my first time experiencing at this store. I do appreciate other two staffs who worked there. They are very understanding to help me out and they worked so hard.“