Everything about this place was just...right. From the moment we walked in, I was offered margarita while I skimmed the menu, I knew we were in the right place. The atmosphere alone was warm and welcoming and we all enjoyed the views. Our family of six placed our order and were served in under 10 minutes, which was perfect for our "hungry" kiddos. The food was so refreshing and filling and the portion sizes still left us all with a small bite to pack for later. It's hard to please everyone in our family when we're go out to eat, but Northstar hit the spot for everyone. read more

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Always a good experience. The line to order does get long at certain times, I wonder if they've discussed table QR code ordering? Always clean and superior staff people. read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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I really like Northstar Cafe, especially the Westerville location. I've been coming here for years, but I just can't justify leaving a full five stars because of the price. I always get the Uptown Salad. It is literally my favorite salad of all time, but the cost just keeps increasing and the meat portion size is shrinking. Today, I had about three full bites of chicken and this cost me $19. This was my only meal today, so I added on some fries to make this my "Girl Dinner". This was a normal size side of fries, and it cost me an extra $7. The ambiance is comforting, the staff is pleasant, but for a place I order at the counter, still leave a tip, and then have to pour my own beverage, $30 for one person is excessive. read more

Northstar Cafe - Uptown Salad, Fries - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

I went in for brunch today. You go in, order your food,pay and find a table. A waiter then takes your food to you once it's ready. Just an FYI the menu has changed so I asked the cashier what else was yummy and she had a very good alternative. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the turkey hash. I paid $30 for both items. Both were very good. I asked for hot sauce and it made my food just how I like it. I would come again, but not at the top of my list. read more

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We've been to Northstar so many times and I don't give 5 stars often. The service is always warm, friendly and speedy and the ambiance is so inviting and cozy! The food is just consistently good. I think I've had just about everything on the menu. My favorites are the Northstar burger, the chopped salad, chicken and avocado sandwich and the pad Thai! You can't go wrong!! read more

Northstar Cafe - Fiore Salad & Pizza - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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This was 2019 for my birthday and the service and food was good from what I remember. Thank you read more

Northstar Cafe - Northstar Burger - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Love this place! We go here whenever we are in the area. Although the menu is limited, the food is outstanding and the portions are generous. Lots of vegetarian options. Nice indoor and outdoor atmosphere and seating. Friendly servers. Clean restrooms. read more

The food here was good. I got the Pad Thai and my daughter the cheeseburger and fries. Both entrees were delicious. My daughter got the chocolate chip cookie and she said it was very good. The meal came quickly. The only drawback was you ordered and they brought it to you instead of a waiter/ waitress. The restaurant was nice, plenty of seating. The plus was it has its own parking lot in the back read more

Super cute place in downtown Westerville, parking in the rear if available. Order, and then be seating they will bring the food to you. The only negative is have to get up and order something at counter for anything additional. Food; The Cloud Nine Pancakes were delicious, cooked to perfection. They are made with ricotta, and yumminess. Also, ordered bacon and was crisp and very good. Wine; was good but the Candied Orange Martini you will dream about sweet but not too sweet. I typically don't like super sweet cocktails so this was perfect. read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Outstanding lunch experience. Came in for the chopped salad. I have no idea what they put in it, but it was delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Place was a bit too loud for my liking, but what can I say, grew up around too many power tools! Will come back again in a heart beat. read more

Everyone at the table was pleased w their food. Excellent black bean burger. Yummy Buddha bowl. I had the pad Thai, was good. Chix and avocado sandwich got rave review. Friendly chef came around. Pleasant vibe read more

Yet another hit with Northstar. I finally tried their burger (the pimento burger) the portion was very generous and the blend of meat in the patty is amazing! The patty was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants since moving to Ohio. read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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Gluten free granola available on the smoothie bowl & the fries are good too. Always good healthy fresh food and great service. One of my go to spots in uptown Westerville. I recommend sitting at the bar! read more

Northstar Cafe - Northstar Burger & Smoothie Bowl - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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I live breakfast, it is my favorite meal of the day. I wanted a healthy breakfast so I had scrambled eggs with smoked Gouda cheese. A homemade biscuit, and a healthy juice. Delicious! The eggs were cooked to perfection and the biscuit crumbled delicately. read more

Northstar Cafe - Biscuit, Egg & Cheese - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Absurdly overpriced smoothie. An 8oz at most? Smoothie for $9.00. A disturbingly odd situation. I think they did us dirty. read more

Northstar Cafe - The mini smoothie that costs $9.00. Don't get it. Non was consumed yet at this point. Not even full. - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

So far so good. Looked this place up when staying with family in Westerville and decided to give it a go. Very welcoming and relaxed cafe. Started with a Mad Moon cider. Ordered the fish sandwich with breakfast potatoes. Looking forward to a good meal.... And a good meal I got. The potatoes were served with roasted red peppers and were fired to a crispy golden brown. The salad that came with the fish sandwich had a refreshing dressing and was loaded with crunch and flavor. The fish sandwich had the perfect compliments of tomato, red onion, and shredded lettuce. The fish was cooked with just the right salt and seasoning to enhance the taste of the fish. I only added a dash of fresh ground pepper and it was outstanding. My Uber was right about the fish sandwich. Great choice, Iriana! I will remember this place next trip to Westerville. Thanks! read more

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Cute little place! When you first walk in you place your order then find your own seat. The menu had some awesome choices, a bit more pricey than what I was expecting. My sandwich alone was $19. But I feel like the quality was worth it. Over all I spent $41, I got a fountain drink, chicken avocado sandwich with fries and rosemary garlic aioli, pimento cheese dip with tortilla chips and carrot cake. I split this with my 2 year old and she loved everything too! I think the main thing that made this a 3* was how loud the music was. Very overwhelming. read more

Northstar Cafe - Chicken and Avocado Sandwich, Fries and Garlic Aioli, Fresh Tortilla Chips and Pimiento Cheese Dip - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Bring back the old NorthStar burger buns! we love NorthStar, but are disappointed with the new, tasteless buns! read more

Northstar Cafe - Charred NorthStar Burger. In the past, my wife asked when she ordered that her burger not be blackened and she's never had a problem before. - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

This is a story of excellent customer service It is also is an update to my review two days ago, where I had dined in and also ordered a to go order of chili to bring home to my husband who was working from home. Upon opening it at home, we found the chili container seemed sparse and it was also lacking the chicken that it was supposed to have. Not a big problem but still not what we paid for. I live about 15 minutes away from the restaurant so I didn't necessarily want to drive there twice in one day. Plus with the restaurant having a line out the door due to its promotion... I felt like this non-urgent customer service issue could wait the next day When I called the next day, the staff member that answered the phone made me feel very at ease explaining the situation. I had explained to her all I really wanted was to have the chili replaced, which they without hesitation offered to do. When I came in the girl at the register was aware of the situation. I didn't have to awkwardly re-explain everything. That was appreciated. Not only did they replace my chili, but to my surprise, they also comped the guacamole and drink that I fully intended on purchasing. A big thank you to Matt @northstarcafe for going above and beyond to make this transaction fair. I appreciate it. read more

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Had the fish sandwich and man it did not disappoint!!! The potato's definitely elevated the dish beyond the typical "fish and chips" Or "fish and fries" fare. Even the birch beer was good! I'm not in this areas often, but it will be a go to next time I'm in the area (and I'm looking for a reason to be in the area!) read more

Peanut butter cookie is the only reason to go How about the uptown salad, add tofu And Phad Thai read more

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Staff was friendly, but the food is mediocre at best. I ordered an old fashioned and it was terrible... it was super sweet and just wasn't an old fashioned. My daughter ordered a strawberry smoothie (which was more banana than strawberry) and it wasn't made with ice so it was a warm, thick, strange consistency. They don't have ranch, lemonade, or fries... but serve burgers. They also don't take cash. When I brought our drinks back up to the counter and told them we just wanted water after not drinking any of it, they couldn't do a refund. Needless to say, we won't be back. read more

The food here is so fresh! Delicious choices and amazing service that's simple and efficient! Definitely coming back read more

Northstar Cafe - Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit with Jam - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Had lunch here last week. Food was great. The serving size was larger than I thought it would be. The ambiance was nice but parking was hard to come by. read more

The housemade Ginger Ale is delicious! I'd go back just to have another one. The staff were very nice, and the buddha bowl was amazing. I recommend visiting for sure! read more

We had a great dinner here last night! I love Northstar in general, but haven't been to this location in quite a while. The service was very friendly and polite, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had the grilled barramundi filet sandwich (added pickles) with the simple salad and my husband had the pimento cheeseburger and fries. Both meats were well flavored and cooked to perfection, and the sides were delicious as well. Thank you for the lovely meal, Northstar! read more

Northstar Cafe - Barramundi Fish Sandwich with simple salad - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

They continue to produce excellent food. I also like the outdoor patio and the cool interior design. No matter where you sit, the server eloquently delivers your food. My favorites continue to be the Chicken and Avocado Sandwich with wild rice and their scrumptious cookies. read more

Northstar Cafe - Cast Iron Steak and Enchilada - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Northstar cafe is definitely a go-to for brunch in Ohio. They have so many options for dishes, baked goods, and drinks! The dishes are a bit pricey but probably because they use some locally sourced and organic ingredients. They also have a lot of vegetarian and gluten free options. The mushroom frittata was a delicious and well balanced meal! The eggs had lots of cheese and mushrooms on top, and the arugula helped break up the heaviness of the meal. The sweet potato and turkey hash was surprisingly super good and the sweet and savory flavors went so well together! If you want something small you could also get a single pancake or egg, but it was pricey for the amount of food, so the dishes were better deals! You pay up front and then they bring you the food. Service is efficient. It was very family friendly and vibrant! read more

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Amazing food in a great spot. Food is well prepared and always good. My go to here is the burger(med rare) and kale salad. Save room for dessert those cookies are smack yo mama good! read more

Great food, great service, nice and cozy on a cold evening, really good atmosphere! Had the Pad Thai, which was awesome - will be back for that dish again soon read more

This café is amazing from the Outside to the inside! We've been here for breakfast all week and it has been delicious without missing a beat. The biscuits are warm and creamy, the eggs are just delicious and so it the coffee. The OJ, carrot juice and more are fresh squeezed. The staff, too, are warm and friendly and the place is spotless! We're coming back again tomorrow before we leave town. Northstar Café is definitely a keeper. Thanks everyone! read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

I've come here many times and the food is typically on point. The last two times the service levels and declined. Today after taking our order, we had half our meal come out prior to the other half. I fact it came out so much sooner than our other food that the meal was done prior to the rest of the table getting their food. To me that's a cardinal no no. Everyone enjoyed their food. I just wish we had enjoyed our meal as a family too. read more

Northstar Cafe - Bourbon blackberry smash and house made ginger ale - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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So happy this place has made it north!! We have always loved the Northstar locations in Columbus so this was a "happy you're here" find! The food and atmosphere are top notch. I love the booth and table seating options. The food - dynamic! Big hint- get a cookie (or three) to take home! Worth it! Everyone was helpful and kind. read more

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Came here to for breakfast and the sunrise burrito was simply amazing. I also got the breakfast potato's which were phenomenal. The service and staff here is out of this world amazing. Everyone had a warm smile and just served very well. The restaurant was very clean. I throughly recommend this restaurant for breakfast! I can't wait to go back and try more breakfast items! read more

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North Star is my husband's favorite restaurant. I feel like it's a solid four for me. I always have thought the prices were high, but the quality of the food is always top notch. I've tried probably 2/3 of the menu through the years and I like the Thai dish and the uptown salad is always great. My husband's go to is the North Star burger. As a vegetarian it has his stamp of "best burger". This will probably be his go to birthday spot forever. I love the restaurants under the North Star umbrella. As far as ambiance and service? It's kind of an"fast casual" vibe. You order at the counter and the food is brought out to you. Seating is pretty good at the Westerville location and at the Easton location as well. read more

I love Northstar usually but my last experience was subpar. The girl at the register literally stared at us like we didn't belong there and gave us flat answers when we asked about items on the menu. She then took our order without asking what sides we wanted and just differed to some random side. She then took our payment and came back to say our card only took "part" of the payment but did not know how to print out a receipt to reflect such. I presented another payment and received our food only to get home and discover the random sides. The restaurant was accommodating to the mistake but inevitably, the food quality was not worth $19 for a sandwich and fries. The avocado slices on the Chicken Avocado sandwich were replaced by a cheap guacamole spread and the bun was as dry as the Sahara. They raised prices but lowered the quality. So sad. read more

The good: The food is delicious consistently. The bad: The last few times I've gone I've been disappointed in the service. It used to be they excelled in service. My daughter and I came and sat at the bar to order food to eat there and food to go and we had a drink. 3 bartenders were all chatting behind the bar with their backs to us never making eye contact. We were going to order another drink while waited but after about 20 min. I left as I had to go to work early. My daughter stayed and waited. She is a chef herself so wanted to be patient. No one came back after another 20 min. so she decided to check out at the register. The original bartender that served us came over to her there and to find out if she was checking out. My daughter asked if she/ we did something to offend them but she said no. Her response was I'm sorry you had that experience. Yesterday i arrived early and I waited for curbside long past the time it was to be ready according to the app. It used to be that they would offer a voucher if service wasn't up to par. Though I love this food we may try to find another establishment. read more

This was our first time in a Northstar Cafe and the experience was great. Friendly service, short wait times for food, and food was incredible. We can't wait to come back and try other menu items! read more

Northstar Cafe - Uptown salad - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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My wife has been to Northstar on several occasions but this was my first visit to Northstar. It's been one of my "bucket list" restaurants due to all the reviews I've seen for their burgers. They recently made the "Top 100" is some national survery of burgers, as reported in the local media. So - it was time to try Northstar and one of their famous burgers. Actually, they have a very limited selection of burgers - two regular burgers and one black bean burger. I ordered the Classic Cheeseburger which was billed as brisket and chuck, topped with housemade pimiento cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & rosemary aioli. It came with fries. In my humble opinion, the burger was excellent and it would make my "top ten list" but it certainly wouldn't make my "top five" list for Columbus - let alone nationally. It was an excellent burger but over-hyped. My wife ordered the Chopped salad (Applewood smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, Point Reyes blue cheese, almonds, croutons and apples with café vinaigrette). She said it was excellent. Overall, service was very good, the food was very good, the prices are a little pricey for lunch but we had a very positive experience and will be back. read more

I really like Northstar. But the service at this location (Westerville) - specifically the people working at the bar - needs improvement. It was like I was invisible. I waited over 10 minutes for them to notice me. Another 10 min for them to start making my drink - which by that time I didn't want. It wasn't busy. To top it off, when I got home I discovered they messed up my carry out order. This location used to be the best but now isn't great. read more