Gata Mágica Café and Lounge

Love the iced caramel macchiato!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got a blueberry muffin and a cookie butter latte. Both were so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Muffin

Crawling with college kids (it's right there on campus so i mean yeah) but if you can get a seat, a great place for a small nondescript creature to get a lavender latte (yeah im gay what of it) and read the communist manifesto yeehaw

Accessibility Review: As a frequent coffee shop studier, I enjoyed my time getting work done at Gata Magica Cafe and Lounge. As I worked and evaluated the accessibility of the establishment, I noticed upon entering that the tables and chairs on the first floor level are placed tightly together which may be difficult to maneuver around with a wheelchair or walker, especially when the walkway areas are crowded with customers. The upper level is more spread out and spacious, however, it is only accessible by stairs.

As for sensory elements, this coffee shop had a very relaxing atmosphere with a quiet noise level besides the occasional coffee machine sounds and low level of chatter. The lighting was also very relaxed and dim without any fluorescent lighting which helps to create a less stimulating atmosphere for those with sensory sensitivities.

While the menu display itself did not have braille or text reading abilities for the blind or visually impaired, the baristas were very helpful and I’m sure would happily assist a customer by reading the menu aloud if needed. They could make this even more accessible to people with vision impairments by adding an electronic menu option that is screen reader compliant. The pay station was a touch screen tablet and did not have screen reading capabilities that I was aware of, so this may also be difficult for those who are blind or visually impaired to process their payment and pick a tip option independently.

The bathroom had a door with a code lock which may be difficult for individuals who have difficulty with fine motor skills. However, once in the bathroom, there is plenty of space for maneuverability with support railings around the toilet. The sink is at a low enough height to be accessed by wheelchair, however, the soap and paper towels are much higher and would be difficult to reach from a sitting position. The toilet is a manual flush, helping to reduce unexpected sensory input of a loud, unexpected flush.

Overall, I understand that there are limitations on building structures on High Street, but this accessibility is important to consider and for potential disabled customers to be aware of.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

All the employees are so kind!! I always tell people to go on magical Mondays ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome customer service and the drink selection looks great! Perfect combo of classics and experimental drinks :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee was pretty decent, but the shining, golden jewel was the atmosphere. Very well lit, and a great choice in lighting and decor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good coffee. Nice employees. Fair prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Cookie

Gem of a spot. Gunnar, our Barista, is sweeter and nicer than the magical drinks they serve. Well, it’s a close contest. These guys rock. We were in town to drop our son for orientation and we happened to walk by them, stepped in. So glad we did. Onward and upward Gata Magica ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. You could really call it magical, as it’s written in the name! Loved the London Fog too! Barista was really kind and helpful, he was quick, friendly and a pleasure to be served by. Not from the area, but will try to come again! ?

Kid-friendliness: It’s a really fun place with fun environment for kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee shop. Sakura Soda was magnificent! Great flavor!!
Kate did a super job waiting on everyone by herself. She was polite and quick!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Muffin

Good coffee but beans not from local roaster

i saw this cute cafe walking back to my car from visiting my boyfriend at work, and was so happy to have finally found a convenient spot in columbus with a really yummy affordable smoothie! and the cookie is so delicious too. the worker was so friendly and made an effort to have conversation with me even tho i’m very socially awkward lol. and i did not feel rushed at all while the service was also very fast. will definitely be making a point to come back asap! thank you:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love their cinnamon bun latte! The best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee was tasty, but the temperature inside was extremely low especially considering that it was hot outside. Couldn’t stay for more than 20 minutes and had to leave, although I planned to stay for couple of hours to study. Also, 2/3 of the cup was ice, not coffee.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4