The Broken Mug

We were in from out of town because of a soccer tournament. We stopped in because of the menu on-line. Pleasant atmosphere. Clean. Reasonable prices. The food was good, BUT we waited 50 minutes after we ordered to get our food. Poor kids were really hungry. It wasn't all that busy either in the establishment. I saw 3 people in back cooking and about 4 teenagers standing around up front talking and taking orders (here and there), or wiping off tables. I would have given them a 4 had they told me they were understaffed or something. No apologies, nothing. Just a thanks. Sorry Broken Mug, but it wasn't busy.

I needed a place to sit, relax, eat and do a little work. In a small town, like Columbus, and I don’t know it very well, I wasn’t sure I’d find a suitable place. Boy was I wrong! Walking in, immediately I was greeted. The place, even if large, seemed cozy. I ordered the biscuits and gravy; personally, they may have a bit too salty for my tasting but, that doesn’t dent my rating. The coffee was perfect, the atmosphere was perfect. Easy access to the bathroom. Speedy wifi. Loved it.

The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It is a great place to meet a friend and visit. They have breakfast and lunch and I've tried a few different items and have been happy with them. The downside is that the grinders, blenders, and crowd noise makes it very loud and hard to visit. Some kind of baffles would be a much needed improvement.

Got lunch from here today, ordered the lunch Trio includes a choice of daily soup, salad and a piece of homemade bread. Beef & Vegetable soup was a little on the greasy side, mind me I had never had this type of soup and I understand beef is greasy. Had an OK flavor. Salad was greens with some tomatoes and red bell peppers cut on top as well, with Italian dressing of my choice. Good. Croutons were amazing, they seem homemade. Bread that was included was also very good especially with the soup. I'm not sure what type of bread it is but it reminded me somewhat of French bread. Ordered a smoothie and asked for a recommendation, I got the "Greens and added strawberry flavor" tasted quite minty, wasn't for me. Overall I did enjoy my lunch and will be back again to try something different next time.

The Green Goddess salad was delicious! Super fresh greens, chicken, bacon, guacamole, blue cheese, fresh red peppers, purple onion, and homemade green goddess dressing...yum! The white mocha sugar free iced coffee was one of the best I've ever had! Amazingly friendly and fast service. Very neat and cozy space. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Columbus!