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4.0 (185 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Eve R.

I met some family for a celebration breakfast the other day and could not have been happier with our visit. From the minute we stepped in, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our server Julia was outstanding. She treated us like old friends and made my day feel even more special. I was graduating ugh my Masters degree and when she found out, she had the staff sign a handmade card for me with well wishes and congrats. That kind of care is SO special!! Food was outstanding - how did I sleep on those skillets?! Def a new favorite. The special juice blends are worth it too. Really refreshing. Love this space. It's cozy and never crazy loud even when it's busy. This is my favorite location by far.

Quinoa bowl
Barb H.

Good service and I loved my food. My dining partner also liked hers. I ordered the quinoa bowl b/c it had a reasonable number of calories, was "real" food and looked filling. It turned out to be delicious - much better than I expected from the list of ingredients.

Ricardo G.

My wife and I were celebrating her birthday, she had a coupon for a bogo meal. We had a great time, excellent customer service and the atmosphere was a great way to start the celebration of my wife's birthday.

Ham & Gruyere and vegetable soup.
Chris H.

This is always a solid choice for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Service was slow today but our server was working hard with the tables she had, not her fault. Pancakes are very good. The salted caramel donut balls on the seasonal menu were amazing, 10 out of 10. I had the million dollar breakfast sandwich and it was good but I thought the hot honey would be spicy and sweet and it was just sweet which was a turnoff for me. It was still good but I wouldn't get it again or I'd ask for no honey and maybe I misread the Dave's honey part. Turkey sausage was fine that my son had, he loved it and I thought it was fine for turkey sausage. We will go back for sure.

Short rib hash
Hannah B.

Came here for breakfast. Overall a good experience. I got the avocado toast. We also had the healthy turkey. I was very happy with our food. Our waitress was attentive. The table was not clean when we first sat down and they had to clean it again. I really like their menu. Many options to chose from!! Update- I've eaten here a few times since and the tables have been clean!

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Sandy W.

Today was a much better experience than the last time we were there. Got seated right away and the server promptly came over. I ordered the avocado toast with lump crabmeat and pickled red onions and two eggs. It was delicious and took half home for breakfast the next day.

Hacienda Hash
Melitta S.

We came during Farmers Market so it was busy but the waitlist option proved efficient. We got the special Hacienda Hash which I highly recommend! A flavorful bowl of chorizo,eggs, potatoes and avocado. Service was ok not like other locations but again it was an extremely busy day.

Jeremy B.

Great location and a very clean atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent with great portions. Our favorite was the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits!

Avocado toast
Leah R.

Always a good choice for breakfast! I had avocado toast. The bread was so thick but Saturday and soft; very good! There was so much avocado on top, most have been 2, maybe 3 avocados worth lol! I do wish it had tomatoes as it was missing something. My mom had the French toast and said it was her go to, and my sister thought she would have leftover omelette and did not! My niece finished her bacon, which doesn't sound impressive but believe me, it is. The coffee kept coming and service was great.

Kyle P.

Have not been to the First Watch in Wortington in a while. My friend who had only been to the one in Kingsdale, enjoyed herself. I got the Works Omelet without Sour Cream and never disappointed with it, I got the toast with jelly and potatoes that sticks into you and washed down with Diet Coke and water. She got the Eggs Benedict, but requested regular Bacon instead of Canadian Bacon and loved the coffee with her meal. The server was excellent and got our drinks to go after we both ate. I enjoy going to First Watch in Wortington, but will still go to other First Watch locations when needed. Thank you so much.

Breakfast chicken Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
A M.

First watch is always my go to place in Columbus fir breakfast whenever I visit the food is always great I always get the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which I would definitely recommend 10/10. Service is always good, And yesterday it was even better than any other time I went there in the past our waitress went above and beyond with a smile on her face the whole time. I would definitely recommend this branch of u are in the area but u need to reserve a table before hand because they always have a long wait so download their app and reserve ur place in line before u get there.

Market Hash!
Valentyn R.

I already reviewed First Watch awhile back. I still consistently come to First Watch at least once every few months. Their delicious and unique breakfast & lunch choices are really hard to find anywhere else. I come in here craving a Havarti Sandwich, but I always end up trying something else that catches my eye. This weekend I had their Market Hash which consists of two eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. It comes with whole grain artisan toast. This may be my new go-to! Additionally, to make things even better. They serve alcohol now! Not like beer or anything, but a small option of about 4 cocktails. I tried the Morning Glory and the Coconut Rum drink (I can't remember the name sadly, that was my favorite).

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Menu did not have a lot of variety and was not worth the money. Service was generally quick. Ambiance was good.

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Truly excellent food and service. I loved the Watermelon Pineapple fruit drink. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

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I am a big fan of this place. Food is great service is great. They focus on what they do well. Family oriented. Most customers are regulars.

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Great service. Breakfast variety of tasty options. Lunch salads and sandwiches are large portions.

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Would be 5 stars but you can usually smell their bathrooms from the restaurant - think sitting over a hole in the ground

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Joya’s

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4.7(233 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Super cute space and cool staff, very Brooklyn/NYC energy, ate outside since weather was good,…read moreseating inside is limited, on the pricier side but I'd say worth it Manchurian chicken - 9/10 great crunch from cabbage, nice sweet sauce Hushpuppies - 8/10 I loved it, very soft Thai tea - 8/10 not that sweet but also not super flavorful, refreshing though Breakfast sandwich - 8.5/10 Kati roll - 8.5/10 Chap cheese - 8/10

Saw this place on Triple D, so had to give it a try. Came in on a Thursday at noon. Heard the…read moreplace is small and often has a line out the door. Biggest problem was finding parking. Drove through several lots with others prowling as well. Ended up finding street parking right in front of of the joint. Line was not out the door, which was delightful since it was only 4 degrees out, but my butt was just inside right up against the door. By the time I got to place my order, a spot opened at the counter to enjoy the meal. This place is as much of a coffee house as it is a restaurant. I saw 4 taps and was hoping for an IPA, but they were for coffee and teas. Got a Diet Coke instead. Had the Smashburger and the fried rice to take out. The burger was one of the most awesome burgers I have ever had. I don't know what they put in it, but it was just downright delicious. The fried rice was for my daughter's lunch tomorrow, but I took a few bites of it just for quality control sake, and it was very good as well. Unlike any fried rice you have ever had.

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4.0(66 reviews)
2.2 mi

Make a reservation in advance! I see a lot of reviews that have reservation woes, but that's…read moresomething to expect from most cat cafes. This place is lovely! They're very nice and very protective of the cats' safety. The experience and the food/drink is very worth the price. I visit Columbus about three times a year, and I visit Kitty Bubble during at least one of those trips.

What a cute cafe! There's not a lot of parking in the lot but there are other spots. There's a…read moredecent amount of seating inside on the cafe side. The cafe is so cute, so pretty, and comfortable. To see the cats, you do need to buy a time slot either through a reservation or if you're lucky, an available walk in time. The boba I got was pretty good and I would come back to hang out with the cats. They also have little cat themed snacks you can purchase! I think it's so fun to see them play and hang out with them. I really enjoyed the option to hang out on the cafe side without booking a cat side ticket. They also have merchandise you can purchase that help go towards taking care of the cats. Their little store is super cute and has a lot of cool cat themed items. And you're supporting the cafe with your purchases! Staff was very nice and patient. They were good about cycling the appointments through and helping everyone. I recommend for a casual hang out, cute cats, yummy drinks, a sweet treat, small groups, and just a fun experience!

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4.7(15 reviews)
4.8 mi
Family-owned & operated
Established in 2025

The aesthetics of this cafe are top notch. Ever since they opened I knew I needed to make the trip…read more 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!

What a cute little cafe, it's so bright and fun. There's free parking around the plaza and in the…read morelots. 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!

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Matari Coffee

Matari Coffee

4.5(31 reviews)
6.0 mi

We went here with friends on a Saturday afternoon while we were doing a Columbus food crawl. The…read moreplace was surprisingly busy for an afternoon. I wasn't expecting that. There were only a few spots available to sit so my husband went and found us a table while we ordered. He also found a deck of Giant Uno cards that ended up being the source of many laughs while we enjoyed our coffee there. He had the Turkish coffee. I had the Jabani and a piece of caramel milk cake. I had a couple of bites of the cake and it was fantastic! Love that as you put your fork into the milk just oozed out. The rest I took home to enjoy later. The coffee was good. Very hot. I love that it stays hot the whole time you're there and not just for 5 minutes like most places. We bought a bag of beans to take home. Can't wait to use those. The place is absolutely beautiful and the restroom is something to see. Plenty of photo ops. Take some time and stop in to enjoy this place. We'll definitely be back when in the area again.

Located in a little plaza near campus, it's a good place to come study and get some good drinks…read more There's a decent amount of parking in the lot and around the area. Inside there's a decent amount of seats and tables but it's always very busy and sometimes hard to find a spot. The cafe is bright, pretty, lively, and pretty cool. We've come a few times and have tried a few different things. I think the drinks are usually made well and are flavorful. I like their matchas but feel like they could use a bit more matcha. Their other drinks are usually strong and can be bitter based on the roast. I think the pastries are pretty good as well. I feel like a few cafes around town have similar if not the same pastries and they're all pretty good. I like the creamcheese in the Honeycomb pastry, it's a good balance to the honey. The pistachio milk cake is pretty good but I wish it was more pistachio flavored. I think everything is pretty good, it's just a little expensive. I would love to buy and try more but it is a treat to come. Overall, it's a good place for drinks, a sweet treat, or to get some work done. There are limited outlets around the cafe and not many large tables. Good place for casual dates, studying alone, or a very small group. It gets a bit loud with conversations and music, but people playing headphones and earbuds. Staff is usually very nice and answer questions. Once they made us the wrong order and made up for it, which was very kind.

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