I'd heard great things about this place, but just couldn't make it work with the hours and my schedule, and then I'd stop by and it'd be closed for a private event, etc. Today I had some extra time, I found a parking space right out front, they were steady, but not super busy. Very nice atmosphere inside, with plenty of big windows so you can see the city a bit. Interesting menu. I went with the hash, plus corned beef. An egg on top, your style. It was amazing. Certainly among the best hashes I've ever had, if not possibly the best. Lots of thin, tender corned beef. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, egg, onions, and more. All blended together in a perfect mix of textures and flavors. One negative: I think of hash as chopped fairly small, and this was not. I had to use my knife and chopped things up a bit myself. The presentation is better with the whole or halved items, though, of course. Regardless, the taste was amazing. They brought some complimentary popcorn beforehand, seasoned with black pepper and I think something else. They served water, but they also have nonalcoholic drinks, and I got the blackberry sage ginger ale, which was fantastic. Service was very good. Some slight misunderstandings, but they are students and learning, so help them out. All in all friendly and fast. This would be a great place for brunch, or a date, or a business meeting. I saw several of those. Or just a solo diner like myself getting lunch. read more

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Food is good. It is prepared by the students. The the staff are friendly and attentive. The the house blend is my choice. Calm vides

Date night with my husband at my college's restaurant. It was our first time visiting and we had a great time. The food was excellent, the service was good also. read more

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I was last here for lunch four years ago and remember being impressed. I came last week for Restaurant Week, meeting Gwen W and Marlena L. We had a lovely dinner in their beautiful dining room. The staff was top notch. It was also happy hour so I had a Cougar Cocktail for $6. For my three courses, I had Lobster Bisque, Lobster Pasta, and Creme Brulee. All had amazing taste and I was again impressed. I hope more people will give Degrees a try. read more

Support the students & enjoy great food. You can see the kitchen from the restaurant & watch your food getting prepared. The curried chicken was spiced just right, the hint of curry & other spices with crispy fries also not greasy. read more

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The atmosphere was very nice for a date night with my wife. We enjoyed the service and the food. read more

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Since this was a Tuesday and restaurant week we decided to try to see if it's worth visiting again. They did not disappoint. The atmosphere is sober and inviting. There are tables and booths. It's a very clean place and you able to see in the kitchen to watch them cook. Over all neat places to be. I would recommend this place for dinner. read more

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A hidden gem on the Columbus State campus. Fresh food, quick service. We would definitely repeat. P read more

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After scoping out my open house location (shoutout to Neighborhood Launch!) & getting coffee at Roosevelts, I found myself with extra time on my 'meter' so I found my way over to Degrees for lunch. Overall the food and service were excellent! Tomato basil soup - robust with a complex depth of flavors. Puréed but still has a bit of texture/mouth feel to it. Really well done soup. Shrimp bahn mi - bread was pillowy soft. Shrimp was adequate & the jalapeños weren't overwhelmingly hot for my spicy averse palette. Service was excellent & you can pay right at the table. I really had no complaints. You can't tell that it's a school. read more

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Located in Mitchell Hall on the Columbus State campus, sits a full service restaurant operated by culinary students and the culinary school supervisory staff. The menu, staff, and cordialness all have a clear influence from their patron Cameron Mitchell. Thats a good thing! It was an unbusy Tuesday night. Classes are on low level summer status so their hours are a bit short. Students cover all positions in the restaurant so there are less to go around to fill all. Great environment in the restaurant and the building in general. Walk around and see the Class A facilities the school has to turn out skilled restaurant positions of all type. On top of all that, the menu and food prep in the restaurant is top notch. Simple menu done well. Check it out online. We had the soup of the day, burger, fish chips, and key lime desert. All were well prepared and tasty! Looking forward to future visits. read more

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I've been here a few times for lunch and every meal has been great! It's very well ran to be a culinary school restaurant. Very impressed by the food and students. read more

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The food was delicious! The server was very attentive. The restaurant was very neat and clean. There are so many items I want to try on the menu. My husband and I had a cup of veggie soup, the cheddar biscuits, Cobb salad, and chocolate torte. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Very good food! Doesn't seem like a typical college student-run restaurant. We went for Restaurant Week and I had the warm burrata, lobster linguine, and creme brûlée. Also enjoyed the fennel fever cocktail. The burrata was melted when it arrived, though I wouldn't say it was warm - more room temp. It was delicious though. Could have used a bit more honey as it was not noticeable at all. Delicious though. The lobster linguine had sizable chunks of lobster and there was plenty of it, along with veggies in a lovely cream sauce. And the creme brûlée with berries was delicious - a very small portion. The cocktail was very unusual with the fennel liquor being quite noticeable. It was tasty if you like fennel. I think the flavors balanced more as the drink warmed up. The service was polite and knowledgeable. Parking was a bit confusing. We didn't want to get a ticket for parking in a lot without a proper permit for the campus. But we lucked out and found a spot right on the street. It would be helpful if they posted signs showing where to park. I enjoyed supporting this local restaurant which trains the next generation of restaurant professionals. I deducted a star bc I thought it was a little pricey and while the service was very good, it was a little bit slow. I took it in stride, knowing that we were being served by students. read more

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The vibe of the place is very fancy and comfortable! Service couldn't have been better! A server or bartender was checking up on us often! I ordered the Chicken Parm and it was delicious! The sauce had all the right seasoning. The chicken had a crunchy exterior with a tender interior! It's hard to find a place that can make a great chicken parm that's not soggy. Absolutely will be coming back here! I'm so happy I snapped a picture of this wonderful dish. read more

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Amazing food and glad to support the students that work there. Salmon cooked perfectly.

The food was great and the service was quick, the steak was cooked very well and the salmon with wasabi was amazing! The rice that came with the salmon was a bit bland. The mashed potatoes and vegetables that came with the steak were amazing the veal reduction complimented the dish very well! Value wise it was relatively what you would expect price wise $22 for the steak, and $20 for the salmon, $4 for the lavender Palmer. read more

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I've heard good things about Degrees in it short time being open. This restaurant is run by the culinary students at Columbus State Community College, houses in the newly built Cameron Mitchell hall. Sleek, modern design; it's too bad that there's a fire station so close, kinda puts a damper on "romantic setting," though. The kitchen is open-view behind the large glass windows (I like this in the sense of hygiene consideration). The tables/seating area isn't huge, but there's a good mix of booths, tables, and a high-top communal table in the front of the room for bigger parties. Come nicer weather, the outdoor patio will quite nice; it's actually a decent sized space. I like how, first and foremost, before taking orders, the wait staff asks if you have any dietary restrictions they should be aware of; second question: any questions about the menu. The menu is not huge - a personal plus, and touches on a good selection. I chose to try the House-Cured Samon starter. It was amazing, completely wowed me! They gladly switched out sourdough for the suggested rye, which was lightly toasted; it was the perfect vessel to transport the food to my mouth. The egg salad was so spot-on, imo, I'm kicking myself I didn't begged for the recipe. It didn't have all kinds of add-ins or seasoning to drown the eggy flavor. It was super creamy, kinda my kryptonite! The smoked salmon was also incredible! Not overly salted. The pickled onions atop was icing on the cake. It is somewhat of a bummer that this student-run eatery is not open on the weekends, holidays, semester breaks, as a certain group of demographics is not being reached, but being open at all is a bonus in itself. The buildings full of white walls and windows, making it perfect to improve your mood; nicely laid out, for sure. Most assuredly I'll be heading back here! PS, road construction on Cleveland Ave. is somewhat of a pain right now, but there are open parking lots within a short stroll, so free parking is available. read more

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Very friendly waiter, Nice environment and great food. Easy menu to order also in a good area

It's a shame. There were only 6 people dining at the time of our 6:00p reservations. Folks you are missing out! We came to support our local culinary arts school, but we will be back for the EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE. Thai salad: skirt steak was tender and well seasoned cooked perfectly. Noodles, edamame, vegetable mix was creatively put together without trying hard. Vinaigrette did not over power. Fried fish & fingerling potatoes: crispy. Smashed fingerling potatoes cooked just right with a great taste of Rosemary. (Th potatoes were easily 5 stars) Even the fish remoulade made with lemon & dill was worth noting. When I write we ate every morsel of food on our plates, not exaggerating one bit. At that point it only made sense to try desserts too. ‿ Creme brulee and carrot cake. Better than most places and not skimpy on the serving size. Impressed with bar and table service. All eager to please and made our dining experience all that more enjoyable. Degrees is located in Mitchell Hall located on Columbus State campus. Don't let the traffic construction keep you away from supporting and enjoying Degrees. (Found free metered parking behind the bookstore across the street) Just know they are closed on Saturday and Sunday and there is no Happy Hour. read more

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We took our family of four here to celebrate our anniversary and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is inside the relatively new and beautiful (Cameron) Mitchell Hall at Columbus State Community College, home of the School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts program. There is a parking lot and off street parking outside the building. If you have trouble locating it, ask a student. The restaurant is not open on the weekends and closes at 8 pm. The restaurant is very pretty, open, and light with several glass walls. I fell in love with the minimalist gorgeous wood tables and mid century mod-like comfy chairs. Bathrooms are impeccably clean and located in the hall, just outside the dining room. We were the only table as the restaurant just reopened eight weeks ago and it might be one of Columbus's best kept secrets. Our friendly and competent server is permanent part-time staff and the kitchen is staffed by students. The gentleman who welcomed us appeared to be the manager. Onto the food and drinks- I asked our server about his background and was told that he used to manage a bar near OSU. He mixed my delicious margarita and has various other duties, beyond serving. We started with the biscuits and pimento spread, a must try appetizer! Butternut squash soup was an out of the ballpark hit. Three jumbo scallops over succotash is a beautiful, wonderfully executed starter. We had four different dinners including the halibut, cheeseburger, fried chicken sandwich, and roasted chicken breast. It appeared that my family members liked their choices. The desserts, although very attractive, were okay and could be improved. I was surprised that the bourbon apple cake was cold, as if it had just been taken out of the refrigerator, and the cake was a bit dry. The chocolate torte was very rich and the honeycomb, too Smokey, with a borderline chemical taste. We've been to cooking school restaurants in the past and find it to be a high quality dining experience, for an affordable price. We had a memorable dinner and next time, we'll bring our friends! read more

It's an experience. Our reservation was at 5:45, we arrived a bit early because traffic accommodated is well. Early seating was an option, partly because the construction outside makes finding the space a bit on the adventurous side for those not used to the Columbus State area. The restaurant is right inside the front door. We started with the biscuits and pimento cheese. The cheese was silky and creamy. I got the salmon Caesar, while my wife opted for the salmon. Her salmon came with a side of Brussels sprouts with sweet potatoes and pomegranate. An interesting combination that she was quite excited about. The salad had Parmesan crisps in it that added a salty crunch. We shared an espresso chocolate tort for dessert. A semi-sweet indulgent dessert. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough! The vibe is casual, calm and airy and the staff go above and beyond to answer your questions and needs. The food looks and tastes upscale but at an acceptable affordable price. Also LOVE that all tips go to support the free food market/pantry on campus. You can see the kitchen from all tables which is fun and everything I've had there has been delicious. Do yourself a favor and ALWAYS order the cheddar biscuits as an appetizer! You're welcome! read more

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Beautiful decor. First time here. Best kept secret in Columbus. We were greeted in a friendly and welcoming way. There is a patio but we sat inside. The place is immaculate and music at a reasonable volume. We were at a booth with a view of the kitchen which was also sparkling clean. From reading a previous Yelp review- I definitely ordered the cheddar biscuits for a starter. There are 4 to an order and finger looking good. Our server,Alexander was superb. We never had to request refills on our Diet Pepsi. I ordered the roasted chicken breast tender and juicy. The jus was amazing. Served with creamy mashed potatoes carrots and. Broccolini. Delish. The veggies were crisp not soggy. However I couldn't cut the broccolini with my butter knife so just shoved it in my mouth. A sharper knife would have helped. I did eat every morsel. My husband ordered a cheeseburger and fries and did not enjoy. The burger had way way too much dijonaisse and the fries were coated with something. I don't think I ever have seen him eat just a few fries. He ate almost half the burger and turned down the offer of a box. I rarely order dessert but the chocolate torte was calling my name. The torte was yum,yum yum. Creamy with a nice raspberry sauce. It was beautiful with gold colored honeycomb on top. The honeycomb gave a nice crunch but had a bitter taste. BTW everything beautifully presented. The tips go to the Columbus State food pantry. Not open weekends or when school not in session. Don't pass up this hidden gem. read more

This place is unique in that it's part of CSCC, offering students a great place to learn and grow their talent. Friends recommended it to me, and I was so happy they did. The service, food, and atmosphere are superb and fantastic. read more

Nice place with friendly student workers. As I waited for my food, the host created conversation and we talked until my food arrived. The aged cheddar burger was fantastic. I would recommend visiting here. read more