Locals only! I'm not sure how many years I passed by Grand Day Cafe. Too many to count. (Mostly after closing time to be clear.) This is a breakfast / lunch joint only. Closes by 3 PM. It hits all the cafe notes. Busy, friendly wait staff, food that actually looks like their menu pics, and a family vibe. Happy to finally make the time for a lunch trip. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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My friend told me about stopping by here years ago so I finally decided to come with a friend on a Sunday late morning. You put your name down on the clipboard and they'll let you know when a table is ready. People come in and out and don't linger so we didn't wait long even though they were pretty busy. Staff was nice. Friendly and quick. Helpful with recs from the menu too. The menu is enormous! So many things to choose from that we honestly didn't know what to order. Kind of overwhelming but at least they have enough options for everyone. I tried the fried chicken Benny while my friend got some kind of dish that came with toast, eggs, and grilled veg. The food was decent. It's diner quality so it does the job. Hot, filling, and reasonably priced. I also tried the pistachio rose latte while my friend got a shot of espresso. Not really the thing to order here. Probably will stick with black coffee next time. They take cash, card, and Apple Pay (only at the counter). Parking is chaotic. Tons of people coming in and out but still plenty of spots. read more

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I grew up close to Grand Day Cafe and hadn't been in years. I met some friends there on a Sunday morning. It was PACKED, like most breakfast places are. We sat outside which was fine for a second until the sun was blazing down. The benches are nailed into the ground so we couldn't scoot them back or move which stunk. The food was good, classic diner breakfast. Their menu is large, with many different types of entrees you cannot find anywhere else. The service isn't the speediness, but they are friendly. A good local breakfast spot. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place was delicious. Located in Grandview I can't believe I had never eaten here before. Service was friendly all the way around. I was impressed though it did seem a little slow I am guessing as it was a very busy Sunday breakfast/brunch. I will say that you have to sign in upon arrival if they are busy, don't miss out as I feel it's not clearly marked if you don't know what to do or what you are looking at. Additionally, they will not seat you until all members of your party are ready and there to be seated. Inside is a traditional dinner vibe and menu. I had the Country Sandwich & Eggs breakfast plate. I will definitely return and you have to add this place to your breakfast dining options. read more

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The food was good. We had the breakfast lasagna and classic eggs Benedict and the pistachio rose cappuccino. I didn't care for the flower petals in my coffee but the flavor was great! Eggs Benedict ham/Canadian bacon was a bit too thick for me but the poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The service was great and atmosphere is great. Very cozy and very busy. Seating is a tight squeeze at the tables. May request a booth next time. read more

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Enjoyed our brunch at grand Day. I had the meaty omelette which was packed full of meat. It came with several sides that I don't usually eat, but I did try the hashbrowns. They were very tasty. We also had a breakfast sampler which they like. Service was good and the restaurant was a typical café, neat and clean. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Meaty Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Came back to Ohio to visit friends and my best friend took me here for brunch. I ordered the country fried steak with eggs and hash alongside white toast (one of my favorite breakfast foods) and it was delicious! Our server was very attentive and made sure to check on us regularly. The restaurant is quite intimate but definitely gets packed quick during brunch time! We came for brunch around 11 and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. I didn't get to try their bubble teas but they all looked really good. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Columbus! read more

Grand Day Cafe - Country Fried Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

With the departure of many traditional breakfast haunts in the UA/Grandview area, we decided on this place for a Saturday brunch in the summer. Lots of seating with counter, indoor, and outdoor options. Parking, as it was a weekend morning was ample-might be trickier on weekdays. We were greeted by friendly staff and a massive menu. The menu was augmented by specials shown on a large screen TV or via QR code. So many delicious options! Boring traditionalist that I am, I opted for eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. The others went for more exotic fare, and it took awhile to decide for them, as the menu is so vast! Coffee always refilled promptly. Ice water, too. And it bears repeating...a super cordial, efficient, and helpful staff. This will be a new favorite in heavy rotation. A grand day, indeed. read more

Grand Day Cafe - The eclectic but homey counter area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Where do I start?? I ordered a brown sugar latte that wasn't my favorite, but the food is reasonably priced and delicious! Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. She was serving half the restaurant with amazing speed! They have so many unique menu items, and we were very impressed. I'm not sure why this place isn't talked about more! read more

Nice and friendly staff, the food was very delicious everyone was satisfied! If you come here they have something that even the most picky eater would love. The pancakes were very delicious and filling. The cooks in the kitchen cooked the food fast, small place with large crowds. But not a long wait time. I'll definitely come back! read more

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Great place to get breakfast. Clean, good food, good service, reasonable prices. They have an extensive menu that has something for everyone read more

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I HAVE FOUND MY FAVORITE DINER IN COLUMBUS AND IT IS GRAND DAY CAFE. I took my friends and family here now two times and every time we walk out of there with smiles on our faces and full bellies. You truly cannot get a tastier filling breakfast for a better price anywhere else. The staff is so friendly and provides excellent service. The restaurant is a little smaller but it's cozy and super clean and cute. Our favorite is the country fried steak. It is cooked to perfection, comes with eggs and toast and oh my lanta is it delicious. To me it beats Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans. We also loved the pancakes and breakfast burrito. Hope your friends and family love it as much as we do! read more

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Wandered in on a busy Saturday at 1:30. Glad we did! Extensive menu, attentive service, quality food. Thanks! We will be back when we are in the area. read more

Grand Day Cafe - people sitting at tables eating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good food with friendly service. We met as couples and everything was good. Casual relaxed dining without the pretention. I finished my plate - no problem. Server was particularly good. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Bacon cajun benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our group of six adults stopped here on our way out of town on a Sunday morning...we weren't really sure what to expect since weren't not from the area. I am SO glad we stopped! We were seated immediately, which was great because we made it in just before it started to really pick up. Menus were a QR code which I don't love but when I saw their vast selection it makes sense! Basically any breakfast food you've ever heard of and some you haven't, is available to order for decent prices. I had a cheese omelet with hash browns and biscuits and I wish I'd remembered to take a picture of it before I started eating. Delicious! I also had an iced hazelnut latte with a sprig of fresh mint in it. Service was on point, she brought us refills of water and coffee and soda before we even needed to ask. All of us enjoyed our meals and left stuffed. Too bad they're two hours from home, otherwise we'd become regulars. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Iced hazelnut latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was excellent fairly priced and came out quick. Breakfast lasagna was outstanding

Nice neighborhood cafe Not loud at all , casual inviting Menu only Quite a variety Reasonable prices Wraps adequately priced Philly steak was fresh and hot Chx wrap flavorful not dry nice taste Service was friend attentive read more

Grand Day Cafe - Philly wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This a cute little diner in Grandview. The service is great. It was just me dining and usually the server is MIA after I get my food. Not at Grand Day, my server was very attentative and checked my table on several passbys. They have a fairly extensive menu of breakfast and brunch items. I got the rueben sandwich with waffle sweet potato fries. The flavors were good. I have had better ruebens elsewhere but it was still a tasty sandwich. The sweet potato fries were very good. They had some fun seasonal coffees and juice options too. Only open for the morning and early afternoon this is a great low-key brunch spot. read more

Excellent service and food. Plenty of natural light and extra light. Tables and booths for seating. Can hold large groups. Very clean. Friendly staff. Checked on us enough to see if we needed anything. My easy over eggs were cooked perfectly. The potatoes were browned nicely. The bacon and English muffin were also good. read more

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Love this simple breakfast place for their variety, service, and price. Cost $15 | Rating 10/10 Been here before will be back again. The restaurant is simple breakfast place with outdoor seating available. Regularly busy so best for groups of 4 or less per table. Their menu always has something new to try and every dish I get is exactly as described. This time I did a wrap with a side of loaded home fries! Portions were bigger before but the smaller portion still fills (just not left over) and for the cost it is well worth it. Service is quick and friendly and they always end with "Have a grand day". I appreciate that they give checks early but never rush you to leave. This will always be my #1 Columbus brunch location! read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was almost a three star review for the food, but the service is so consistently great here that I had to go with four. Typically, the food is as good as the service, but it fell short this morning. First time that I have been disappointed with breakfast here. Hash browns were oily and the coffee was terrible. The veggie omelette was still tasty and the staff is so friendly. I am hoping I just caught them on an "off" day in the kitchen. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I ordered delivery of a breakfast burrito and the breakfast lasagna. The hash browns were crispy, the lasagna was an innovative concept and everything was well packed and delicious. I appreciated the food arriving when expected. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast Lasagna - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love grand day cafe. I believe it's family run and yes a diner experience but oh my gosh the quality of food and service is so good that it's one of my and my husband's absolute favorites. Coffee is always flowing and the breakfast wraps are steaming hot, filled and wrapped to perfection. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Happened upon Grand Day Cafe on a Thursday, late morning. The restaurant is clean, bright and nicely decorated. While a full dining area the acoustics were perfect for a quiet conversation. The host and server were cheerful and pleasant and very attentive, checking in often. I ordered the Chicken Salad Melt on sourdough, which was grilled to perfection. The chicken salad had great flavor and just the right mix of ingredients. I got chips instead of fries and the presentation was inviting and even included a spig of parsley. Coffee was good and my cup stayed full the entire time. Check out their specials of the day board across from the checkout counter. One thing not note is they are a breakfast/lunch venue with limited hours, closing at 2:30 on weekdays and 3:00 on weekends. read more

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First time at the Grand Day Cafe! While on my Staycation, I decided to try someplace new for breakfast. This small little diner didn't disappoint. This spot was busy and clean. First off the service was excellent! They were attentive but not too much. The coffee was always full and any requests were quickly taken care of. I honestly haven't had service this attentive in a long time. I ordered the Farmers Breakfast and it was delicious. I saw so many great options on the menu, it was nice to know I could come back for some really yummy dishes. This is a little spot that should be on your list to try. I will definitely be back! read more

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The crab cake eggs Benedict was amazingly good. We ordered delivery, I can't wait to try this place in person.

Grand Day Cafe, lived up to the hype. Even for a busy Saturday we were well accommodated. The customer service was great, but the food was even better! I got the chorizo omelette and it was very flavorful. The home fries and toast were solid as well. They knocked it out the park with the addition of some feta. Overall it was a great experience, including the ambiance! 8.5/10 ! read more

Grand Day Cafe - Chorizo Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a breakfast and lunch only place. While I haven't eaten lunch here, I can report that breakfast was absolutely top notch. My wife had the mini quiches, a bowl of fruit, and coffee, all three of which she gives two thumbs up to. My son's mango smoothie was the best we've ever tasted. I highly recommend the Eggs Benedict. And, as good as the food was (and it was great), the service was even better. Our waitress (Jessica I believe) was absolutely perfect. read more

Such a great brunch spot. It has a large assortment of food options, whether you are craving breakfast or lunch, they probably have it. Our server was really on top of it; I never had to ask for refills. Their breakfast burritos are killer and very filling. Their parking lot can be a bit of a hassle, especially on the weekend, due to all of the businesses in that plaza, but it is a very cute, very efficient diner with excellent service. I will be back very soon to try the chicken benedict! read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast Burrito with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I have always loved this place, but my most recent visit inspired me to leave a review! I learned from my server that they now have Impossible sausage as a protein option and I was able to order it in just about anything on the menu! As a loyal customer, this was so exciting and it tasted so good in the breakfast burrito! The menu has a lot of variety and everything I have ever had is delicious! Their homefries are the best I've had in Columbus, I order them everytime I go. The service is speedy, the servers are always nice, and you see the owners around! I've never waited more than 20 minutes for a table at a peak time, but usually I am seated immediately! If you're looking for a great breakfast/lunch that's locally owned and has a lot of variety, I encourage you to add the Grand Day Cafe to your list! read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast Burrito (chipotle tortilla and Impossible sausage), chocolate chip pancackes, and Chorizo Burrito with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This little brunch spot is located in a somewhat run down strip mall off of 5th and Northwestern. But don't let the looks deceive you as the food is pretty good. I went for breakfast around 9 am on a Sunday and our party of 3 was seated right away. I looked at the menu ahead of time, and chose this restaurant in particular because of the wide variety. They have QR codes on each table to scan for the menu, but there is still just something I miss about being able to flip through an actual menu. Especially at diner type restaurants that often include lots of pictures. Oh well, not a deal breaker. The service was quick, and we were brought waters right away. I also got a black coffee but thought it was below average and tasted a bit burnt (which sometimes happens in the glass coffee pots that have been overheated). I ended up settling on the breakfast bowl, which has a hashbrown base with spinach and quinoa, topped with two eggs, peppers, tomatos and onions, cheese, and avocado. Protein choices include chorizo, turkey sausage or more vegetables. I chose the turkey sausage and was glad I did. The bowl itself was really good but the only thing that could have made it better is some sort of crema or other sauce to top it off. I ended up using ketchup and it did the job. My friends got a side of pancakes with their order, and they looked fluffy and delicious. Overall, Grand Day Cafe was exactly what we were expecting. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food is great with strong presentation even for their more simple dishes. Great menu selection for breakfast and lunch. Service is super friendly! Our waitress, Kim, went above and beyond to make sure my gf and I had a fun lunch date. We asked for a piece of paper for games and she cut it into a heart for us lol. Busy spot, great energy, big windows made it bright on a sunny day. In a strip plaza so could be easy to miss. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The first time I ordered here was on a whim from Grubhub. The crabcake benedict (unfortunately not currently available) was too tempting to resist. Not to any fault of the restaurant or the driver, but due to an event near my apartment, I received my food very late. I only mention this because, despite being delivered a fairly long time after it was made, the crabcake benedict and home fries were SO incredibly delicious. I knew from that order that I just had to try in person and it would be even better served fresh. Our first visit was this week, and we can't wait to go back. The interior is clean and charming, like a Bob Evan's but cozier and with less of a chain feel. There's some lovely outdoor seating as well. We were greeted with a smile as soon as we entered, and our server was such a doll. I didn't catch her name, but the young waitress with curly hair is so sweet and helpful. There was plenty of booth and chair seating and at least 2 available high chairs. All the food we tried was delicious and perfectly portioned, in my opinion. Grand Day Cafe has some wonderful comfort food yet unique options, such as the various egg benedict combinations, the breakfast shish kebab, and other rotating menu items. Kentucky Hot Brown - The perfect texture with delicious thick turkey and Texas toast. I wish it came with a bit more Hollandaise sauce, but I'm sure I can ask for more next time. Tastes perfect with the Frank's Red Hot available on the table. Highly, highly recommend. Breakfast Lasagna - Not our favorite, but still very good. Very filling and hearty with layered textures. Their gravy is delicious, comparable to Tutor's but less peppery. Strawberry Plaintain Crepe - Delicious!! The plantain inside is a little thin for the size of the crepe, but it is delicious regardless. Great for a light breakfast or perhaps a shared dessert, depending on how full you are. Pistachio Rose Cappuccino - I am not a huge coffee person, but I absolutely loved this. After my first sip, I said to my partner, "This is perfect." The sweetness and flavor intensity were just right without being too strong in any direction. The pistachio and rose bits gave it a pleasant little crunch and complimented the texture well. I haven't had coffee this good in a long time. From our first in-person visit, Grand Day Cafe seems like a great spot for a date, a family breakfast, friend meet-up, or even a solo cafe study outside. We were thoroughly impressed and are excited to try more here! Very much recommended. read more

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The default weekend breakfast place for me. Wait times in Columbus for breakfast are outrageous at times, but Grand Day Cafe consistently has fast service no matter how full they are. That makes in and out quick and wait times short. Now food. I've had a lot of things on this menu and definitely have some favorites, but I'll just go with what I had today: NY strip and eggs breakfast. Now guys this ain't USDA Prime steak. And if you're expecting that for a $16 meal, you're asking too much. However, I did enjoy it and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Eggs over medium, nothing crazy here, just some eggs. Hash browns Grand Day style (ham, cheese, onions and peppers), with a little ketchup they were perfect. Coffee is pretty good too. There are plenty of places for upscale (and more expensive) options in Columbus. This isn't one of them, but in no way is it a bad thing. For what you pay and the fast service, it's pretty damn good. I'm never upset to end up here. read more

Grand Day Cafe - NY Strip Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I always forget about this place, but really do love it! it's tucked into a little shopping plaza at the corner of 5th and Northwest, so there is decent parking. The food here is always hot and fast. They have a good sized menu, with some fun twists - a variety of Benedicts, interesting toppings, etc. Some of my favorites are the Guacamole Burger (turkey burger option) and the scrambled eggs with feta and grilled veggies. So good! I love the egg option for a non-sweet breakfast that is not the same old greek omelet that you get anywhere. This last visit, I had a spinach benedict, which was very nice, and an apple cinnamon pancake, which had big chunks of real apple in it, so was awesome! Always be sure to check the specials - they change pretty regularly and offer excellent desserts. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Florentine Benedict plus an apple cinnamon pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

All my expectations were exceeded. Fast service and great attention. Price/portion ratio also very low which is also great. Easy perfect score 5 All of us were delighted and satisfied with our options. read more

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Highly recommend ! Kim was very friendly and made great recommendations ! Food and service was excellent. I had the special a plantain strawberry crêpe. I tried both the pistachio rose latte and the lavender honey latte. I'll be back next time I'm town. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Pistachio rose latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Stopped in for breakfast and their menu is huge. I love that. I got some breakfast bowl and it was beyond delicious. My wife got an omelette and she enjoyed it. This place was packed and the workers never stopped moving. You do sign in when you arrive just so you know. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was alright. Service was good. The place satisfy morning craving of hearty meals read more

Grand Day Cafe - NY Strip Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious food and wonderful service. We will visit again when we are in town next time. read more

Grand Day Cafe - Veggie Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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