A really cool coffee shop and cafe in downtown Columbus. Their pastry assortment was out of this world. One of the better croissants I have had in the US. I loved all the plants which gave it a crisp and airy atmosphere. It felt light and bright and there is ample seating! Honestly, the baristas came across a bit cold and pretentious, but the place is still worth a visit. I loved the possible drink concoctions they offered. I had a guava iced latte and it was delicious. I would love to stop here again if I am visiting Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OREOZ
The burgers are so good! The meat was on point and the coffee was also amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wayne Lee
Found out that this place is closed, just sad that this place is closed. Always good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian McCamey
Parable will be missed. Thanks for nothing Ron
Matthew Finley
Our first, and last experience at Parable was far from positive. Service was non existent, menu options were poor, and they charge a ridiculous 20% tip for no service other than dropping your drink and food off never to return again. They do have a 6 inch by 6 inch sign roughly at the counter that explains the ridiculous 20% tip, but get your readers out as it is in probably size 10 font.... Just over all a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mason Roese
Parable Cafe is a great downtown coffee spot. Their drinks were on point. And the atmosphere is a 10/10. I felt like I was in another city while I was in there. Modern decor with plenty of green from the plants and a long service bar. I would absolutely go there and do some work on a laptop. We got a breakfast burrito that decent, I'd eat it again but it didn't knock my socks off.
Now.... This next part did not impact my score at all. I would rate this place a strong 4.5/5. The plunger in the bathroom is ridiculous. My girlfriend sent me a photo of it and I have been cracking up thinking about it for the past week. It looks like a picture of the Titanic underwater. It is so, so funny. I think it really speaks to the clientele and the dainty deuces they take, as it has clearly never been used/cleaned. Ladies, please make the pilgrimage to the bathroom if you go and peep that thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jennifer Wallbrown
Croissants were delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loving Leigh
If you're looking for a chill place to have a drink and read a book. I highly recommend Parable. And they don't have live music the playlist they have on is great. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess Maldonado
Posted up at Parable Coffee to work on some personal projects on a Saturday for a few hours. First got a loose leaf black tea, and then later a sour beer they had on draft. Both were competitively priced. Loved the staff, and the ambiance is everything! Giving off the big city vibes I've been missing from my last city. I will say it was a surprise they had automatic gratuity, and it was a bit loud because it was busy. I just threw in airpods, and all was well. Next time I'll try a bite to eat. Would recommend simply to check out the interior design and music selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Vladimir sharapov
Very bad place and slow ,26$ for little burito and little coffee .I do not recommend this place .
Parable is that spot. Their summer happy hour is unbeatable — seriously the best drinks in Columbus at prices that actually make you want to stay for another round. The cocktails are creative and consistently good, the vibe is effortlessly aesthetic, and the space feels intentional and welcoming. On top of that, their mission and values add depth to the experience — it’s clear they care about community and purpose, not just profit. Whether you're there for a chill coffee or evening drinks, Parable delivers every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J-me
Excellent cup of coffee and great service. We live nearby and will be back to try the food and cocktails some evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traveling Review Rater
Absolutely amazing food. Very chill crowd. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect place to relax. Good music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Yeley
Automatic tipping? Hahahaha. How about paying staff a fair wage instead of making the consumer subsidize it?
I'm supposed to pay a 20% fee just to order a coffee and a muffin? And if I don't want to pay it then I need to have an awkward conversation with the staff? Pass. I'll just go somewhere else.
Miracle Reason
Super cute. Amazing customer service. Special shoutout to Jeff, Syn? And Marco who took care of us in some capacity.
Drinks- collins angel hot latte 5/5 and a matcha latte (Collins angel version) 4/5
Food- egg sandwich w/ bacon- soft bread, thick bacon, moist. 5/5 and vermonter- turkey apple and cheese pastry. 4/5 flaky, good filling. Not the biggest fan of the sesame seeds.
Overall clean, cute, great music/ vibes. A bit pricey, paid $23 for a pastry and drink. But I look forward to returning and exploring the wine/ bar and live music & after work ambiance.
A really cool coffee shop and cafe in downtown Columbus. Their pastry assortment was out of this world. One of the better croissants I have had in the US. I loved all the plants which gave it a crisp and airy atmosphere. It felt light and bright and there is ample seating! Honestly, the baristas came across a bit cold and pretentious, but the place is still worth a visit. I loved the possible drink concoctions they offered. I had a guava iced latte and it was delicious. I would love to stop here again if I am visiting Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burgers are so good! The meat was on point and the coffee was also amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Found out that this place is closed, just sad that this place is closed. Always good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parable will be missed. Thanks for nothing Ron
Our first, and last experience at Parable was far from positive. Service was non existent, menu options were poor, and they charge a ridiculous 20% tip for no service other than dropping your drink and food off never to return again. They do have a 6 inch by 6 inch sign roughly at the counter that explains the ridiculous 20% tip, but get your readers out as it is in probably size 10 font.... Just over all a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Parable Cafe is a great downtown coffee spot. Their drinks were on point. And the atmosphere is a 10/10. I felt like I was in another city while I was in there. Modern decor with plenty of green from the plants and a long service bar. I would absolutely go there and do some work on a laptop. We got a breakfast burrito that decent, I'd eat it again but it didn't knock my socks off.
Now.... This next part did not impact my score at all. I would rate this place a strong 4.5/5. The plunger in the bathroom is ridiculous. My girlfriend sent me a photo of it and I have been cracking up thinking about it for the past week. It looks like a picture of the Titanic underwater. It is so, so funny. I think it really speaks to the clientele and the dainty deuces they take, as it has clearly never been used/cleaned. Ladies, please make the pilgrimage to the bathroom if you go and peep that thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Croissants were delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for a chill place to have a drink and read a book. I highly recommend Parable. And they don't have live music the playlist they have on is great. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Posted up at Parable Coffee to work on some personal projects on a Saturday for a few hours. First got a loose leaf black tea, and then later a sour beer they had on draft. Both were competitively priced. Loved the staff, and the ambiance is everything! Giving off the big city vibes I've been missing from my last city. I will say it was a surprise they had automatic gratuity, and it was a bit loud because it was busy. I just threw in airpods, and all was well. Next time I'll try a bite to eat. Would recommend simply to check out the interior design and music selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very bad place and slow ,26$ for little burito and little coffee .I do not recommend this place .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Parable is that spot. Their summer happy hour is unbeatable — seriously the best drinks in Columbus at prices that actually make you want to stay for another round. The cocktails are creative and consistently good, the vibe is effortlessly aesthetic, and the space feels intentional and welcoming. On top of that, their mission and values add depth to the experience — it’s clear they care about community and purpose, not just profit. Whether you're there for a chill coffee or evening drinks, Parable delivers every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent cup of coffee and great service. We live nearby and will be back to try the food and cocktails some evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing food. Very chill crowd. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect place to relax. Good music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Automatic tipping? Hahahaha. How about paying staff a fair wage instead of making the consumer subsidize it?
I'm supposed to pay a 20% fee just to order a coffee and a muffin? And if I don't want to pay it then I need to have an awkward conversation with the staff? Pass. I'll just go somewhere else.
Super cute. Amazing customer service.
Special shoutout to Jeff, Syn? And Marco who took care of us in some capacity.
Drinks- collins angel hot latte 5/5 and a matcha latte (Collins angel version) 4/5
Food- egg sandwich w/ bacon- soft bread, thick bacon, moist. 5/5 and vermonter- turkey apple and cheese pastry. 4/5 flaky, good filling. Not the biggest fan of the sesame seeds.
Overall clean, cute, great music/ vibes. A bit pricey, paid $23 for a pastry and drink. But I look forward to returning and exploring the wine/ bar and live music & after work ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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