It's clear to see why this is the standard for Columbus Restaurants! The overall atmosphere is open and inviting, great friendly staff that helps enhance the experience, and the food.. my goodness!
Everything is well executed, and tastes as fresh as can be! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the classic cheeseburger with aloi for the fries, and for the vegan/veggie lovers you will not be disappointed in the Northstar Burger. The Thai burrito can also be made for vegetarians or with chicken. If you're feeling something lighter, than go with the Mexicali salad for a great southwest taste or the chicken chili for those colder days!
Northstar Cafe I can't state it enough, it is a must to visit while in CBus for a spectacular breakfast! I will caution you though, to please come here early and beat the Saturday and Sunday breakfast crowd or just be prepared to wait in a long line that at times wraps around the building. Trust me it's well worth the wait! You can't go wrong with their everyday breakfast sandwich and their breakfast potatoes which are my Gluten Free go to favorites. My wife and sweet Niece would say their ricotta pancakes and biscuits and gravy are sweet, savory and the gravy spiciness pairs nicely with the sweet biscuits. Come hungry and you truly get what you pay for as it can be on the pricey side $$$. The portions, presentation and delicious dishes are truly worth every dollar you spend.
I came here with a friend for a work meeting and lunch. They have a system where you order at the counter and then you get a large card to get served (you seat yourself).
The food came fairly quickly and everything was good-- love all the vegetables and the salad was well tossed in the dressing. I also had the green smoothie, which I'd recommend.
I got a cookie and mason jar carrot cake to go. So far, the chocolate chip cookie is delicious.
I didn't really like the way things were organized at the counter for people to stand in line. I think it can get a little congested.
The server was great, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. I like that the booths have a lot of privacy, so even if there are a lot of people around, it's good for staying focused on your table.
I would come again!
We have had a positive experience here before but tonight was above and beyond. We are so impressed with how kind and helpful the staff were! We had our toddler with us and everyone made sure we had everything we needed without us needing to ask. It felt so welcoming of families. There was a small mix-up with our order but it was corrected in minutes. The food was delicious as always, especially the Burrito & Crispy Kale pizza.
As good as it gets. Every breakfast option is 10/10. I get this almost every Saturday after the long work week it’s just really really good. The green smoothie takes the cake
You order everything at the counter you pay and they bring the food. I ordered the chicken sandwich and fries which were delicious. I also ordered the green smoothie which was the best smoothie I've had.
Great experience, super friendly service, consistent food experience. My favorites are the sweet potato hash, mushroom frittata, Beechwold salad, and the smoothie bowl but there isn't a bad item on the menu.
We visited on a Thursday afternoon, were able to find a table, and our food came out pretty quickly. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything you order her. The Buddha bowl is absolutely amazing and I would hands down recommend it to everyone, however, like I mentioned, anything on the menu is fair game for being amazing. The staff here is also incredibly friendly and creates such an awesome environment. I will definitely be visiting again and believe this is a must visit when in the Columbus area.
Okay, why did I pay a million bucks for this samich?! The Weekend said it best, "because you're worth it." LOL This samich was absolutely delicious, and the ingredients were so fresh. The carrot cake left me speechless! Amazing would be an understatement.
The staff was also attentive and courteous. A special thanks to Vanessa and Payton, who answered my question and were super attentive to the customers.
The food is consistently VERY GOOD, so I have to give them 5-Stars for the quality, quantity and freshness of their product.
However, their menu is very limited, and changes frequently, so if you have an item you’re looking forward to, it might not be available. And, Sunday’s menu is limited to brunch items. When they have it, their mushroom frittata is outstanding. Their fish sandwich, cheeseburger, shortbread pizzas and salads (with the champagne vinaigrette) are my favorite items on the menu.
BUT, they WAY-OVERPRICED, so bring credit card $$$. And sometimes the staff (you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table) can be a little curt, rude & pretentious 🤨 and I’m not sure why.
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