Northstar Cafe in the Short North

Northstar Cafe in Columbus was a great find. The cookie alone was worth the stop. Fresh, soft, and full of flavour. The sandwiches and shakes were just as impressive and everything tasted like it was made with real quality ingredients.

This is an order at the counter and serve yourself style cafe, so there is no table service, but the setup works well for the vibe of the place. The food comes out quickly, the space is clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Overall, Northstar Cafe delivered a delicious and enjoyable experience. Great food, great desserts, and a casual style that makes it easy to sit back and enjoy your meal. Five stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Able to enjoy a gluten free meal.
Excellent food and service.

Great food and extremely good customer service. Well styled restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got the smoothie bowl with a praline scone and it was DIVINE. Kept dipping the scone into the smoothie; it had a crunchy, flaky texture, and an incredibly savory aftertaste. Definitely the highlight of my trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bring back the kale pizza!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love working on my laptop here! Im also partial since I met my girlfriend here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food - fast service - good vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

It’s official. After 16yrs of this being my favorite restaurant on the planet it’s over. Is it new management? New ownership?

It’s too expensive to be unaccommodating.

This has always been the most accommodating place I’ve ever dined. They are now ‘no alterations’ to menu items. I wanted no cheese and apparently ‘we are not allowed to do that’

I’m not going to say the food is bad or the service. It’s just a shame, but obviously it’s not the same place it used to be. I won’t be back and I won’t recommend. Ever. Again.
Sad. So sad.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Northstar Cafe had such a comfortable feel. The staff were very friendly, and backed each other up beautifully when my girlfriend asked difficult vegetarian questions. The staff was quick and attentive to our needs. All of this means nothing, if the food doesn’t deliver. And wow, it delivered. Everything on my plate had a unique flavor that hit the palate perfectly. Thank you Northstar! Highly recommend. Can’t wait to get back there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buddha Bowl, Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

Food,service and outdoor dining was awesome. The wild rice salad that came with me great chicken avocado sandwich was fantastic. Will be coming back. Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place for a buisness lunch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Northstar Burger, Buddha Bowl, Sweet Basil Burrito, Chicken and Avocado Sandwich, Salad, Cloud Nine Pancakes, Breakfast Burrito, Cowboy Breakfast, Homemade Ginger Ale, Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Sandwich, Carrot Cake, Side Salad, Daily Sandwich

Great for breakfast and lunch. The avocado chicken sandwich is great with a finely toasted bun. Nice outdoor sitting area with heaters, which make sitting outside blissful. Very clean inside and outside. The staff are particularly careful about cleanliness of mugs and silverware. We saw them checking and changing three mugs before handing us one that did not have any spots on it. They are also careful to not touch inside the mugs. And the best of all, we noticed some items in the menu and ingredients staff use are organic. What better than having organic food at reasonable price. This place left a good memory of Columbus for us. I wish them a booming business for their quality work and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Never been disappointed with Northstar! Also love their healthy green smoothie

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love eating here every time I come to Columbus!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They have fabulous food, and the customer service is beyond any I have ever seen. The manager went above and beyond for us because it took so long for our food to be served. Definitely we will make this one of our regular stops.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5