Northstar Cafe in the Short North
$$ • American, Vegetarian, Gluten-FreeAbout Northstar Cafe in the Short North
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
Little Side of Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Peanut Butter Cookies
Sweet Basil Burrito
Homemade Ginger Ale
Cloud Nine Pancakes
Pimiento Cheese Dip
Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Potatoes
Recent Reviews
467 ratings
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Went here for dinner before bar trivia down the street. Great service all around from the girls who took our order up front to the wait staff who did a great job checking in on us. Food and drinks were both delivered promptly. I think the food took around 12 minutes for 2 entrees. Which is fantastic. This place lives somewhere in the fast casual category of dining. However the design and decor are top notch. Great place for a date or a business lunch. The cookies up front looked...read full review
This place made me like kale for the first time. Their basic greens are seriously so good, I think about them on the regular. My partner’s dad accidentally ordered the veggie burger instead of a regular burger and he gladly ate the entire thing.
Great service and very accommodating to gluten free and vegan. Burger was good! Fries were awesome!
Hours
| Monday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | 8:30AM - 10:30PM |
The Northstar Cafe in the Short North is a popular spot for brunch or lunch. The restaurant offers a friendly atmosphere, quality ingredients, and excellent service, making it a must-visit destination. Customers can enjoy delicious meals such as oatmeal, country breakfast, or sausage. The upbeat vibe and attentive servers contribute to a great dining experience. While the menu is brunch-based and a bit pricey, the food is worth the cost. The restaurant accepts card payments only and provides upfront tipping suggestions. Diners are sure to leave the Northstar Cafe fully satisfied.
The restaurant has received positive reviews, with one customer praising the staff's patience and kindness in accommodating their child's Crohn's disease dietary needs. Another customer noted the cafe's good look, vibe, and fun people-watching opportunities from the large windows. The service and food quality were also highlighted, with the breakfast burrito, turkey hash, burger, and chicken sandwich receiving positive mentions.