Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus

"Hot dog was good. I had the West Virginia Dog, but what I really loved is the fact they hire people with disabilities. My brother has autism among..."

Gerime Blankenship

Dennis Fournier

"This place has an awesome atmosphere. Half of it is outside in the open air, they have a drink bar where you can grab coffee, juice, or soda. And..."

Greg Eakins

"Found this place on accident! Love the all day breakfast option❤️ went after an appointment and wasn’t busy around 3pm ish. Food came out..."

Kayla Ferryman

"Ate here for a late brunch, Both members of staff were very kind, the guy was super friendly, but I don’t remember his name. Food was excellent,..."

Zach

"I always love coming here! Great food, and the staff is..."

Brandon Conley

"What a cool local joint with good food, larger portions, and some good craft beers available in cans. That's not to mention the homemade donuts! Not..."

Brian Elswick

Grand Day Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow. Fantastic breakfast. I recommend the omelettes. Everything was high quality, fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. The coffee was also very..."

David Dicke

"Another great experience here. Food came quickly, staff was friendly. The breakfast tacos and heuvos rancheros are both delicious. Hash browns are..."

Stephanie Whitesel

"They have a gigantic menu with something for everyone! Food and service was great. I highly recommend their coffee you can't go wrong with any of..."

Allisya

"We call it “The Old Favorite” for a reason. Consistently the best diner-style breakfast in town, with a fantastic menu and super friendly..."

Rich Granger

"What a wonderful place. Great energy. Very friendly and willing staff. The fellow patrons seemed to be very happy as well. I ordered a Farmers..."

Patrick Brennan

"The staff was so nice and the food is always excellent great food for breakfast, Lunch , Dinner everytime I come the food is..."

A Hamilton

"Great breakfast spot! Very unassuming, but don't be afraid to give it a try. The food is delicious and interesting, as are their beverages. The QR..."

Kyra Starosta

"1st timer. Our daughter introduced us to Grand Day. Very clean (sparkly), everyone was very friendly (even after the game yesterday) unique amazing..."

Dusty Deal

"Solid little diner with very polite and courteous staff, absurdly fast service, a quite extensive menu, and decent food. I had the breakfast tacos. I..."

T. Muller

"I had an amazing experience here! The food was great - I had a buttermilk pancake and the wonderful cheesy omelette (with 5 different cheeses!)...."

Michael O'Malley

Belle's Bread

88/100 (1522 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We could all use some donuts and ice cream, right? Well, here’s your pick-me-up: Belle’s Bread, a Japanese bakery and cafe tucked into the Kenny..."

Nicholas Dekker

"This Columbus bakery has many kinds of goodies that can’t be found in your average Midwestern shop. Roll cakes, green tea frozen yogurt, Rice cake..."

Another Food Critic

"Fresh, surprising, well-executed. We took our boys there for lunch Saturday. I was a little concerned that they would be able to find anything on the..."

Annie

"Asian-style baking is a little different than the usual American or European style in that it is not overly sweet or rich, and the textures are light..."

Ben Eaton

"This restaurant has expanded and changed their name to Belle's Bread. They have most of my favorites from when it was Cresent, except the egg and..."

OSU2OSU

"Great Japanese-style Bread. I got this cafe's bread from a little Japanese grocery store in Pittsburgh and absolutely love it! It's cut thick and..."

BingePittsburgh

"I recently discovered a delightful cake place that exceeded my expectations. The variety of cakes they offer is impressive, and each slice is a..."

Junaid Jamshaid

"One of those Columbus gems in the Japanese Market shopping center. All bakery items are extremely fresh and high-quality. Everything is very..."

S-J Smith

"My favorite place to get a treat! They make the most amazing desserts, some of them even shaped like adorable kitty cats! I always see the employees..."

Carter Anne

"Belle’s Bakery was recommended to me by a friend. I ordered the mango cake for my wife’s birthday. It was delicious and the service is spot on!..."

J Floyd

"Located among a Japanese market, restaurants, and other specialty shops, this is a must. Freshly backed pastries, ice cream or coffee, all visually..."

Jenn Gray

"Amazing place with a lot of different desserts- all good! I tried their chocolate cake, and chocolate walnut cookies. The cake was great- soft,..."

Debisree Ray

"The best bakery I have found in OH. They have a wide selection of baked items: from bread and croissants to puffs and cakes. My favorite is the cream..."

Rajendra Thapa

"No wonder people rate this place so high and recommended by friends. Everything taste good here. Quick service and reasonable price too. Located in..."

Paijo Gundul

"I'm sooooo happy that my friend introduced me to Belle's bread. She's been raving about this spot for so long and now I know why. I was mesmerized by..."

Anna-Kaye Rowe

"Everything we purchased here was DELICIOUS! Perfectly sweet without being overwhelming! The Cheese Dome and the Matcha Parfait were especially..."

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"Amazing Japanese bakery with super good mocha, red bean, mochi and shaved ice dessert. The breads are really good and soft. Most important of all,..."

Chao-Te Chou

"The tiramisu and pan a cotta were tasteless, and the tiramisu didn't even taste like coffee. On the other hand, the coffee cake is very..."

Liza Yegres

"Always a good experience to visit this bakery! Everything is tasty. Matcha roll and custard cream breads are my..."

Jess Justice

"Always a go to spot for me and my wife. Belles offers french inspired, Japanese baked goods that are (without exaggerating) always delicious! My..."

Benson Helton

"First time visiting Belle's today! 🍰 The bakery is tucked away in a strip mall-type area so it's can be easily missed from the parking lot. Upon..."

Lindsey Demaree

"Such a nice bakery! They have good matcha lattes and everything here is so fresh. Highly..."

Sarah R

"Unique bakery items but in a basic strip mall setting. Loved the unusual choices and would be a regar if a local. Tried cookies and a bacon..."

M B

"WOAH! They were not kidding when they said this is one of the best bakeries in the nation. Everything is what your ideal pastry and dessert should..."

Ping Regis

"This just became my favorite new bakery. The white chocolate raspberry mousse was incredible. The strawberry cake was amazing. The chocolate cake was..."

Jena Newland

Northstar Cafe

88/100 (2710 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Breakfast at North Star is always a treat, I got the Sunrise Burrito Scrambled Ohio organic eggs, cheddar, crispy hash browns, roasted veggies, and..."

George Bolden

"This was my first time at this location but I’ve enjoyed North Star many times in the past. The food is reliably good, tasty and I generally think..."

Grant Donnelly

"First time visiting and was very impressed. Will definitely be a place I'll revisit and suggest to others. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My mimosa..."

Tracy McDaniel

"Interesting Menu, Good Food: We met several family members at Northstar for brunch. Other than waiting in line to order, we enjoyed the..."

Carol George-Rucker

"I like this place for last minute brunch. No reservations needed. Order at the register and take a number and wait for food to be delivered to the..."

Marcia Edwards

"Dined in for breakfast with my sister. Quick, friendly service. I had the country breakfast with over medium eggs, bacon and added sausage gravy...."

Miracle Reason

"Ive had their burgers before, which are very yummy. But a friend said “lets do breakfast here”. I was like “they have breakfast?!” They sure..."

Bethany George

"One of the best Sunrise burrito I’ve ever had!!! Burrito was filling and good size that included -> scrambled organic eggs, cheddar, crispy hash..."

Zee

"I was in Easton for about a month for work, and ate here almost every night! Such a relaxing environment with live jazz every night. Highly..."

Delaney Johnston

"I’d give this place 10 stars if I could. Customer service is top notch and the food is delicious. The ambiance was calm and very enjoyable. Fresh..."

Brunilda Gjylameti

"Delicious Pad Thai bowl! Service was excellent for a lunch with limited time. Friendly staff for my first time and explained how and where to go. The..."

H Caballero

"Been to this place in Sunday for brunch. Was hoping for more options! We ordered pancakes, egg sandwich and veggie burger. The veggie burger was..."

Aaditi Anjankar

"Popped in here for a quick anniversary dinner, and the chicken avocado sandwich never disappoints! Raisin oatmeal cookie is off the charts...."

Mandy

"Great place, a bit different. You come in and place your order at the counter and pay, then they give you a little number disk thing and you seat..."

sexyd6919

"I love coming here for breakfast. They have good food, awesome customer service, and great atmosphere. My favorite is the breakfast smoothie bowl...."

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"There was a two piece band playing live. The food was amazing. All of the staff was super nice. Very..."

Betty from Back on the Rack Again

"Northstar is consistantly good. Brunch was perfect. Sweet potato hash, side of pancake. Tried the mint, iced coffee for the first time and it was..."

brittany sherman

"Good food, busy place all day. I am not a huge fan of the concept of order, pay and tip, find a seat, wait for someone to bring out the food. Our..."

Rob Asher

First Watch

Wheelchair Accessible

"While traveling for work, I came here for lunch with colleagues. I ordered tomato soup expecting a creamy tomato bisque but I got a bowl of what..."

Lindsay McCoy

"Our server, Michaela was attentive and efficient. The food was delicious as always; and out to the table quickly. My companion has been sampling the..."

Melanie Glass

"My favorite first watch location. I don’t know what it is but this location’s food just taste better. I love the environment here and did I..."

Breana Smith

"This breakfast was so delicious, everything was perfectly cooked. The lemony hollandaise perfectly suited the fluffy poached eggs. Excellent..."

Rachel Davis

"Soooooo goooooddd. The multi-grain pancakes were phenomenal. I had 3 and I was sooooooo full. The mimosa actually was the best mimosa I had in a..."

Jarrell Pyro Johnson

"Food was great 😊 Mindy the server did a great..."

Alisha Gillispie

"Traveling through town I was searching for a GREAT breakfast and wasn't sure. Whoa. This is a MUST if you're in the area. I can't recommend it..."

Eric Foster

"I really enjoyed the Pumpkin Spice pancakes today! They give you a bottle of warm syrup. They leave a container of coffee at your table so you can..."

Joshua Cattrell

"I had the Bacado omelet with grits and my wife had the breakfast tacos and everything danced on our taste buds! Yummy! Eric, our server was very..."

Ferman Yoder

"This was my first visit to this location. Was greeted and helped immediately. Noting all the employees were very friendly and courteous to the..."

Tony Guzman

Crimson Cup Coffee House

88/100 (1290 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We make the drive from Westerville to Clintonville frequently just to get a good cup of coffee at Crimson Cup. Friendly baristas, EXCELLENT coffee,..."

Alison O'Keeffe

"Crimson Cup is a local entity and the only coffee shop I frequent....a few times a week at the least! Their coffees and teas are all freshly brewed..."

Paula Christine

"Crimson cup makes the best cup of coffee in central..."

Jennifer Haney Bennett

"Really enjoyed the iced coffee dinner time pick me up. I️ look for local coffee shops whenever I️ travel. This weekend using yelp app stopped..."

Robert E Schneider

"First visit here at the invitation of Jim Lane. Great spot, great coffee and easy..."

Jim Bishop

"Love the cold..."

Josh Cook

"When i come into town i definitely go to the Crimson Cup at least twice before i go..."

Lis Kammiller

"Extraordinario. Todo excelente con los Maesrros del Café. Un gran avance, una gran prospectiva. Felicitaciones..."

Julio Abel Arevalo Tello

"The best all around. Atmosphere, coffee, service ...all..."

Danielle Gee

"Great coffee!! The Mayan Mocha is awesome!! The staff is always friendly and..."

Kelly Denney

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Joshua Taylor

"Amazing..."

Jenn Howard

"Friendly staff- stopped in because they are on the Experience Cbus coffee trail- I will be back because of the staff, coffee and atmosphere! They..."

kelli k

"Friendly staff, great coffee, and pet friendly. What more can you ask for? Pricing is similar to Starbucks but a better..."

Jaylyn May

"Excellent coffee! We stopped here because our go-to coffee shop uses Crimson Cup coffee. This location was crazy busy. We had a difficult time..."

Mara Cook

"Finally found a cafe that does not close at 5pm!!! Great atmosphere and really good coffee. Someday they should extend their hours and have life..."

Chip Kocel

"Crimson Cup is great. Staff are super friendly. Stopping here was a pretty consistent part of my daily routine when I used to commute downtown. My go..."

Michael Lah

"My first time coming here and I thought it was a great place to do work. When it gets busy, it does get a bit loud and cramped. There's not many..."

Vy D

"Not only does Crimson Cup have a diverse menu full of delectable drinks, but the service here makes this Crimson Cup location stand out from all..."

Neil Humphrey

"A nice place to go for some coffee and/or to chill! Like I've been doing lately, I stopped in, grabbed an espresso and did some work on my laptop...."

Peter Blanco

"We live a few doors down the road from this location, and often walk over for a treat. Service is always brilliant. We stopped through the drive..."

Sandy Beer

"ALMOST didn't get a table. This coffee is great, but it's more the atmosphere - great place to work (if you have headphones). EDIT: because I see it..."

Yitz Jordan

"They filled my coffee about halfway. There’s a photo of where they filled it to, then roughly 10% is whip cream…. Great coffee, I’ll still come..."

Hannah Taylor De Witt

"I always tell my friends, "it's what Starbucks thinks it is". The drinks here are absolutely fantastic. The baked goods are fresh and I think are..."

Sarah Day

"I love picking up my coffee from this cute shop. The staff is just great! They are funny and put me in a great mood to start my day! I love chatting..."

Vina T

"Amazing coffee at amazing location. Patio outdoor sitting was add on! I ordered cardamom rose latte and it’s the best coffee I have ever had. I..."

Aaditi Anjankar

"Coffee is delicious! Went inside today, for the first time. Only my second time here. I saw this brownie in the case and it called my name.. Pam oh..."

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Chocolate Cafe

88/100 (2911 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Mid-range

"What would a chocolate cafe be without a chocolate martini on the menu? I'll tell you. Yes The bar and specialty drinks are really elegant. But the..."

John Chovan

"I can't say enough good things about this cafe. The tomato basil or potato soup is to die for. I always have a hard time picking between the grilled..."

Megan Bowers

"Chocolate Café is a great place to enjoy good food, drinks and a wonderful atmosphere. I do have a fondness for the Triple Grilled Cheese and Bacon..."

Lisa Shepherd

"Very friendly staff. I love this place because my kids get to eat sweets while I sit back and have a soup & sandwich combo & coffee in peace. Makes..."

Nora Rice Barouxis

"Delicious and fresh food choices. Desserts are unbelievably good, especially the Fudgy Wudgy Cake! Staff was friendly and professional. Highly..."

Becky Ahearne

"This place was amazing. The staff was efficient and friendly and the desserts are..."

Amanda Batts

"Favorite lunch is the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Favorite cake is the carrot, but the Chocolate multi layer is excellent also. Have to have a..."

Catie SingingEagle

"The food was good service was excellent nice casual..."

Jessica Werther

"Had my sisters bridal shower here this past weekend 110% staff was amazing Food was amazing I loved how I could coordinate this event from 400 miles..."

Monica Putnam

"The best place for great soup, sandwiches, salad and, of course -..."

Timothy-Rosalie Allen

"The lunch/dinner entrees are delicious & the chocolate fondue is amazing. I've been there for meals, a wedding anniversary, dessert & a wedding..."

Denise Wyatt Vogt

"Went there Saturday with my 2 daughters for an afternoon outing. The fondue was great. We each tried different martinis so we could sample a variety...."

Liz Posey Loew

"I love Chocolate Cafe. Not only is it the best food in town, the people/staff take special interest in and concern for all customers. Eating with..."

Nancy Van Fossen

"Love ❤️ this place Perfection all around from delicious food to excellent customer service. Ten ⭐️..."

AnaDana Abdu

"I came here to try their coffee, with it being a stop on the Columbus Coffee Trail, but I was a bit disappointed. My cortado was good not great. I..."

Ryan Garcia

"Open late on the weekends. Atmosphere is great. Remind you of a ice cream parlor restaurant. You will have a wide selections of everything so it..."

Mr. Branham

"I entrusted the Chocolate Cafe to make our dessert bar and wedding cake for our wedding this year. They did NOT disappoint- desserts were so good..."

Caroline Stevanus

"Date night with the wife and we stopped here for dessert. Neat “little” place. The strawberry lemonade cake, snickers cheesecake and thin mint..."

Toby Boyce

"I was woke up out of my sleep with a craving for something sweet and God had me do a Google search that led me to this Cafe. I was overwhelmed by..."

Sean P

"Wow, this was a yummy place! Had a tuna melt for lunch and it’s was very good! The candy selection was amazing! Since Easter is around the..."

Annette Marble

"I have always loved Chocolate Cafe so choosing them for our wedding cake & desserts was an easy choice — I’m so glad we did! They were a joy to..."

Claire Christian

"The cheesecake is awesome. My son says it's the best cheesecake he has ever had. We normally pick up individual slices but for his birthday I ordered..."

LaToyia Martin

"Such a cute space, I got a chocolate chip cookie dough latte it was great. Also the cookies are big and..."

Kristin Jackson

"This is the most amazing place. Such a niche little place that is perfect to end your night. Food is amazing. Desserts are spectacular and the..."

Luke Weber

"Easily the best desserts I have had in my life. Well worth the price as the flavor was super rich. The menu is vast, a lot to choose from whether its..."

Brandon Thomas

"The staff was really friendly and helpful. We had several offerings. Their buckeye cheesecake was quite good, having peanuts in the crust. Their..."

James Jones

"My first time. Service excellent great menu. If you have a sweet tooth 🦷 this place is for you. Went on a Wednesday at lunch time, crowded but the..."

Joseph Purpura (Joey)

"Great service and absolutely devine oat milk frozen hot chocolate! The best we have ever had. 100% recommended! Chocolate Cafe also has plenty of..."

KGQ NYC

"Visited on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn’t very crowded. The wide variety of chocolate, treats, food, and drinks is incredibly exciting and..."

Brianna Ridenour

"Love the atmosphere in this place, also the sweets adds more flavor to my liking! Definitely a refreshing experience if you’re looking for..."

Husen Miah

"Stopped here for a take-out dinner dessert. Grabbed the Lemon Bar and it was super delicious and very creamy. Light crust and a dollop of whipped..."

ET Bass

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

"Never knew kiwi fruit, granola and raspberry cheesecake yogurt could taste so good. Goodbye to that other place, found my newest guilty..."

Bart Emberly

"First time being there and was a pleasant experience with right friendly staff working with a smile. Sorry DQ I have found a new hangout!..."

James Davis

"I haven't had Tutti Fruitti in over a year....today was treat day and OMG YUMMY!! The store is very clean and the lady was very cheerful and happy!!..."

Cheryl Ruston

"Really nice little location, good variety of flavours, good toppings.. definitely worth the price..."

Matt Mayo

"Love it! I prefer tutti fruits over DR or any other ice cream..."

Cheryl Mitchler

"Love coconut and pineapple flavour! Swirled together piña..."

Ashley Danielle Beck

"Great variety.....A fun..."

Lori Hills

"Love Tutti Frutti! The sorbets are..."

Luna Phoebe Brigid

"Green..."

Corey Smith

"Very clean, Easy to understand instructions on how to serve yourself with the guides on the wall. You can get frozen yogurt here, frozen chocolate..."

Jelly Belly

"Tutti Frutti in Tradition has such an amazing variety of sweet treats for everyone! Not only do they have delicious frozen yogurts with an large..."

Alexandra Watson

Parker's Pantry

"A really great option, especially if you want an early lunch (they have salads and sandwiches available in the morning). Friendly and fast service,..."

DS B

"The people at this restaurant are amazing! They make this area feel more like a community. The food is always quality, and the staff so friendly! My..."

dudley greene

"What a great little sandwich shop. It's a little bit out of the way in lake bottom but it's worth checking out. I'm a fan of their classic chicken..."

Melvin Moore

"Local gem. Friend recommended them for the cupcakes. I've taken in love with the place and all things they offer. Must try..."

Ethan Smith

"This place is amazing. If you come to Columbus and dont stop in, you've made a huge mistake. The godfather sandwich is delicious and the homemade pan..."

Tony Lane

"I went to visit for lunch a few weeks ago and I was nothing less than impressed. My mother was at a Dr appointment so I had some time to kill and I..."

Angie White

"The ladies at Parkers Pantry are seriously SO sweet and welcoming as it was our first time picking up food there. Got the roast beef sandwich,..."

MaryClare F

"This place is freaking awesome and the staff are so sweet! All the food is so great and different from anything else I've had in town. Definitely a..."

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