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    4.5 (20 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Vy D.

    What a cute little cafe, it's so bright and fun. There's free parking around the plaza and in the lots. This cafe's entrance is along the side of building, so you might pass it if you cross the street. There's a decent amount of seating inside the cafe ranging from 2 seat tables to a larger table. There was no wifi from this cafe when I went. They have some merch available for purchase in the back, desserts and pastries, and various drinks. I got a seasonal latte and a pistachio loaf. The latte I got was supposed to taste like a roasted marshmallow and it comes with a roasted marshmallow. The coffee was okay, it wasn't super flavorful and I had to add a bit of extra sugar and they do have a condiment table available. The pistachio loaf was delicious, soft, not too sweet, and flavorful. The staff was nice and the cafe is cute! There's some shopping and other activities around the area that you can do. I would come back to try other things!

    Tyler K.

    This location has a ton of character. Very cozy spot that is great to sip for a while. The espresso was solid and the strawberry matcha was excellent with their homemade strawberry jam sauce. The breakfast sandwiches were pretty tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly and working hard on pumping out all the drink orders. I will definitely go back again!

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    Stephanie L.

    What a lovely experience at the cutest cafe. Everything was so clean and the staff were so kind. I got the vanilla latte with oat milk (SO good) and my husband got one of their specialty pour overs. We also tried the egg sandwich and the almond pistachio loaf -- both amazing. I would certainly buy all of it again.

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    Lexi P.

    As a big fan of Westerville's coffee scene, I was a bit apprehensive of a new place coming in, but now I welcome it into my repertoire. The more the merrier! The food is SOOOOOOO good; the coffee is simple, but delicious; the atmosphere is clean and beautiful. I even appreciated the soft music in the background. If you are looking for a nice morning spot, 10/10 recommend!

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    Reyana K.

    The aesthetics of this cafe are top notch. Ever since they opened I knew I needed to make the trip. I was finally able to make it in on a bustling Saturday. Busy was an understatement. They have a decent amount of seating options, but it still felt very crowded. We ordered our drinks to go, so we didn't want to hog a seat. There wasn't much room for us to stand and wait for our drinks, though. My husband got the limited "The Honeycomb" latte and I got "The Canadian". His drink had notes of toffee, wildflower honey, and Dalgona candy. Mine has notes of maple, butter, and cinnamon. My latte was absolutely delicious - it tasted like cereal milk. My husband said he couldn't taste much of the espresso in his drink, but he did like the sweetness and overall flavor. I also really loved his drink as well. My only complaint is that my cold foam completely disappeared by the time I got to my car and I didn't even take a sip of it yet!

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    Christina E.

    WE LOVE BEGIN! LOCATION- It's downtown Westerville which is the cutest little strip. When we were visiting we happened to have an air bNb within walking distance to Begin, and thank the good Lord. It was so fun to walk down each morning and start our day here. Thankfully we were only in town Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings (they are only open WED-SAT). VIBE & DECOR- Top notch, it's so cute in there and you can tell that all the details matter. It's beautiful and super cozy. and of course smells divine. STAFF- Everyone is having a blast, and look genuinely happy to be there and happy to serve you! It's a bright spot in your morning for sure! COFFEE- Excellent says my coffee roasting coffee snob husband! ESPRESSO drinks- YESSSSS! Makes mouth happy! I tried just a regular vanilla latte two mornings, and tried Kayla's special drink one morning which had cinnamon in it, loved. All so good! FOOD- I am so sad I didn't get a chocolate chip cookie I MEAN JUST LOOK AT THEM. OMG. But I did get the pistachio loaf and the egg sandwich. HEAVENLY. YOU NEED TO GO & TRY ALL THE THINGS! I MEAN IT. Absolutely divine. Highly recommend. All the stars!

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    Rachael W.

    It's delicious. Service is decent. Space is limited. High quality coffee. I reccomend giving this place a try!!! When I went it was a bit crowded. But it's new. And that's good for business so I got over that aspect. Hours limited so check before you go. My biggest hope is they stay open. This is the 3rd coffee shop in this small area and Java is the GOAT. I hope the 3 can sustain and continue to thrive.

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    B B.

    Came one morning, and order the Canadian coffee and an acai bowl! Simple and good ! Nice environment.

    Vanilla latte

    I've been meaning to come to this area of Westerville! It's so pretty and I just love how it looks in the summer. I can't imagine how the area will look come fall time. I got a vanilla latte, and it was quite good. The interior is stunning and well designed. The food is made fresh and the staff were incredibly kind. Their strawberry matcha looks delicious so I'll be back to hang out soon.

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    Jessie S.

    The interior of this cafe is so cute with lots of great seating options indoors and outdoors. The coffee was pretty good and i enjoyed it, however their matcha latte was honestly not great. The color of the matcha was promising however it tasted like nothing, so i was quite disappointed. Would love to try their food in the future.

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