I've always loved northstar in the short north and was super excited when I saw they were opening one in westerville where my parents live. A little pricey but the food is fresh and consistently awesome. I recommend the Northstar burger and the Buddha bowl if you're into peanut butter sauce. And grab a ginormous cookie too! The restaurant has a variety of seating for all types of people and nice patio seating. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable too. A great addition to uptown Westerville! read more

If you have not tried the Shooting Star juice at Northstar you are missing out. The blend of carrot, orange, lemon and ginger is refreshing. The ginger gives the juice a nice kick. I love pairing it with the yogurt and granola or egg sandwich. read more

Northstar Cafe - Salad & shooting star juice - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Lots of different choices on the menu and there is something for everyone there customer service was very good

Long lines. Expensive. Food is good though not next level or anything. To be frank there are other places to get the same thing for less money with a more helpful staff. read more

The food has always been good, the price is a bit over the top though. The glassware for drinks feels clunky but its probably just thick to make it harder to break. The silverware is serviceable but too heavy/large. The decorations are nice and it feels relaxing inside the building. read more

This was my first time coming here. They are dog friendly on the patio. So you order inside and then sit down at any table and they bring the food to you. I didn't know this so I wanted to share. Its downtown Westerville so parking can be a bit of a pain but there's tons of shops so park and walk and stop for a bite. The food was really good though. I got an egg sandwich which was amazing. The biscuit was warm and sweet, heavenly. The egg was runny (says so on the menu) and I'm not normally a fan but it was perfect. And the mint iced coffee has real mint leaves and was superb. My boyfriend ordered the soup and salad and it looked delicious too. The staff is very friendly and they act like they actually enjoy being at work. Its wonderful. Love this place! read more

Northstar Cafe - Mint iced coffee...actual mint leaves!! - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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My friend strongly recommended here so we went there together. It's awesome! The burger is so big and the mint coffee is wonderful. Found a new place for relaxing. read more

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This was my first time being there. I wasn't too sure what to expect. However, when I got there, I was not greeted. So I was unaware that you had to pay before you sat down kind of like Panera. Once I did figure this out it was about five minutes into me standing around. I ordered and I want to sit down. The food was ok. I got biscuits and gravy, but there was no sausage in the sausage gravy and it was very spicy. It was very unexpected. The eggs i got with it where good and biscuits were delectable. The music that was playing was extremely loud and you couldn't get away from it. Overall a very mediocre experience and not what i was expecting. read more

We loved eating outside. The ricotta pancakes were amazing, but the best part was the mint iced coffee. If I lived in the area I'd get one every day! The service was spotty but friendly. I'd definitely go again. read more

Northstar Cafe - Mint iced coffee, whoa!!! - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

I've been here a number of times and in my opinion their salad portions are quite small. If they didn't give bread with it I'd leave hungry every time. I stopped the other day and ordered the uptown salad when it came out it wasn't large enough to cover the flat portion at the center of the. Owl. I called the waitstaff back to my table and told them it was unusually small. They apologized and said they'll bring me a new one. They did and it was just as small as the first one. An entree salad should be enough for a meal and there normal sized ones with bread barely get there. If they're now cutting their portions I'll certainly need to go somewhere else to get enough to eat. I can go to the Cheesecake Factory and get a salad two and one half the size if there's for the same price. read more

My first experience with this cafe was AWESOME! As an Asian, I am telling you that the "Buddha Bowl" is DELICIOUS, which comes with the typical peanut source. I also love the "Shooting Star" juice which is freshly squeezed from oranges and carrots, healthy and tasty. As an international newcomer, I found this local cafe extremely friendly! The staff treat every customer with smile and respect. They give genuine dining advice if you happen to have a hard time to select from their various food options like me. Don't forget to try the Cookies! I enjoyed my chocolate one, and would love to try more flavors. BTW, the decoration is very nice and they keep the entire space super clean and organized. I definitely would be one of their regular customers. read more

Northstar Cafe - Buddha Bowl; Shooting Star Drink - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

We had a FABULOUS brunch here today! This was our first visit to Northstar Cafe. My parents have been to their Easton location, and rave about the place, so we were excited to try it out. First off, the facility is clean, modern, and very cool! In uptown Westerville, which is always a neat place to visit. The service/employees were top notch, too. Very polite. Very accommodating. And the food was perfect! Burgers all around for us. I read in Columbus Monthly that their burgers were fabulous. I agree wholeheartedly. The flavor of the burger was heavenly. The potatoes were great, as well. Overall, a perfect 5 stars. There was never any doubt about the rating. All positives. Across the board. Go here!!! You won't regret it! read more

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I love this place, I have never had a bad experience. The food is always consistently good the staff is always friendly as well.

Staff was very friendly and atmosphere welcoming, the only problem is the food... If i'm being honest it just has some very strong flavors. Would recommend if you are ok with that, but if not you will be dissatisfied. read more

The brunch is amazing. The food is overpriced. It's also annoying to have to wait in line to order food. I would only recommend this place if you're in the mood to overspend your hard earned money on 'just okay' food and drinks. read more

Love Northstar Westerville. Their cheeseburger (for my taste) is the best in town. They grind their own blend of brisket and burger and it is a total yum fest. Great fries that they serve with a side of scrumptious aioli. Also love their Asian Peanut Slaw. If I had one complaint it would be that I wish they would reinstate to their breakfast menu their Prosciutto, foccacia, poached egg with arugula salad. read more

Love their fish sandwich and my hubby loves the cheeseburger. Glad to have this in our community!

I'm never disappointed with a bite here. Great service, ambiance, and food. My favorites are the Uptown Salad, biscuits and jam, Thai burrito, and the Northstar burger (bean/veg). read more

we got our own water from the drink machine, no catch up had to look & searching our waitress our burger was cold by the time we got our catch up ! over priced and poor service! this location sucks! read more

We recently had lunch at the Westerville location. There were 3 adults and the bill was over $100. The price was shocking. The food did not live up to the price. Also the noodle bowl that I ordered had shredded plastic in it. Mistakes happen in the kitchen, but it was there and off putting nonetheless. The gentleman that took our order was very nice. I let him know this was our first visit and he explained the ordering process well. The menu did seem small. The ambiance was a very upscale diner vibe. It was a nice vibe--and seemingly very clean. We will not return though due to the limited menu and price point as it compares to the value of the food. read more

It's actually amazing. The food is so fresh and you can really tell the quality and health of every ingredient. I come to this location a lot and the staff is friendly and the building is clean. I personally love the pad Thai and the carrot cake in a jar :)) Definitely worth five stars read more

Great place for vegetarian food in Columbus. Kiki and I stayed at a cabin at Scioto Trail State Park, and knew we would eat lunch at Northstar on the way home. We stopped at the Short North location back in April 2020 after backpacking in southern Ohio, and it hit the spot and has left a warm glowing emerald in our hearts ever since. That last time I got a kid's meal cheese burger. It was so good. Don't judge me. And Kiki got a salad, and this delicious salad was the impetus to this most recent stop. But when we were talking about our trip plans, one of our friends mentioned the Northstar burger and raved about it. I am not that familiar with Columbus, and I didn't know about this famous veggie burger. So I tried it out. It lived up to the hype. The burger itself wasn't like an impossible burger or anything, but the patty had a ton of flavor. The texture was nice. You could see the rice and the beet color coming through. The bun was soft. There was (steamed?) kale on top. It came with a side salad that was really good, too, with cabbage, grated parm. Yum! Kiki got a veganified burrito. It was so tasty. This location in Westerville is pretty nice and mellow. Lots of parking nearby and the town seems quaint. During COVID, all of the staff were wearing masks, but it was pretty busy. Lots of people were eating inside. This normalcy is a blessing and a curse. It's nice to be able to use the bathroom and have ample staff around to ask how the pick up process works without cutting the line, but it's kind of weird still to hang out in a booth. So we took our food to go and ate in the car. read more

I've been here twice. Had breakfast with a friend and, most recently, dinner with my son. Similar experiences each time. When given the total $$$ bill, my dining companion turned to me and said, "Wait.....WHAT? Is that right?" Sadly, it was. Nearly $50 for two breakfasts. $60 for two dinners. And this is not a full service restaurant; you order and pay at a counter! So consider yourself warned, be prepared for some serious sticker shock. That being said, also be prepared for an EXCELLENT meal. Both times I've been there, the food and drink was well worth the price. Fish sandwich was the best I've ever had. The fries were absolutely perfect. Pimento cheese dip was tasty. The staff even offered us extra chips to even out the dip to chip ratio so that we could scrape the bottom of the dish. Much appreciated. My son got one of their new wood fired pizzas and the chicken on it was so tasty...completely unlike the "chicken" toppings at the typical pizza joints. It was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The bourbon blackberry smash drink hits with a knockout punch and just keeps on swinging. That drink is definitely well worth the price; you only need one. And the cookies? OMG...huge and deliciously decadent. The chocolate chip cookie has salt crystals on top, giving your mouth a happy mix of flavors - bittersweet chocolate, sweet cookie, leaving you with a salty finish - and wanting another bite. Bottom line? Fantastic food and drink, just don't forget your wallet! read more

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Hands down the best veggie burger I've ever had! I've been a vegetarian for years and that burger blew me away!! Absolutely phenomenal.

I'm obsessed with North Star. Seriously - look at this!!! I could eat this salad every day read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Of all the Northstar's, I have found this location to always have the best service and food. A great variety of options to please anyone in your party and a bright, airy environment. My favorite menu item is their margherita pizza, but you can't go wrong here. read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

I have been to other Northstar Cafe locations in the Short North, Clintonville, and Easton. I was not disappointed in going there. They serve breakfast/brunch until 3 pm on weekends. I had the Big Burrito with scrambled eggs, organic black beans, sweet potatoes, and added the house made pork sausage on the burrito. The breakfast potatoes was very crispy and delicious and the best potatoes I ever had. Topped it off with a Boylan's fountain Diet Cola. The Big Burrito, and Breakfast Potatoes filled me up to a "T". I will be going back to Northstar Cafe in Westerville for the great service; will be trying the Cowboy Breakfast and/or the Cloud Nine Pancakes with ricotta cheese and bananas. My friend enjoyed the Sweet Potatoes and Turkey Hash; and next time she will try the Northstar Burger (vegan). read more

This is a great place for burgers! I had their Classic Burger with fries which was perfectly prepared (medium is their standard preparation). The fries were also delicious; unfortunately, I was too full from the burger to eat most of them (portions are large). I also really liked the carrot juice, a much welcomed healthy option. read more

The interior is nice. Big wooden tables and lots of light. Ordered the Cowboy Breakfast and it was yummy. Not sure it was fifteen dollar yummy. The biscuit was definitely worth it. It was dense with a buttery brown crust. I asked to have the potatoes well done so they wouldn't be soggy. I think the peppers made them soggy anyhow. They were still good, just warning the crispy potato lovers out there. My husband had the egg and sausage breakfast sandwich. He thought the sausage in it was yummy but he thought the bun needed more oomph. It would have been better if they made it with a biscuit read more

This Northstar compared to the Easton location is so much nicer. The layout is more open and plenty of comfy seating. Food is alway good. They do get busy at this location, but never feels crowded. The parking right behind the building and there is street parking as well. read more

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Love love love love this place. Breakfasts are the best. Everyone who works there is really friendly and service oriented. The biscuits never disappoint. read more

The place used to be amazing. The last few times the food has been horrendous. Burger was over cooked. Menu changes to add more cheap ingredients instead of quality ingredients. Staff has been rude on more than one occasion. I quit going there abs I recommend you stay away as well read more

Although I don't live in Columbus anymore, the one and only thing I have to have when I come back is Northstar. It's the best food in Columbus. First off you're eating real food when you come here, it's healthy in the best way possible. The menu is the perfect length so anyone can find something that sounds good to them. The service is quick, and the staff is so friendly its almost scary! I can't say enough about Northstar honestly, other than please open a location in Chicago! If you're visiting Columbus for the weekend or even just a night and you're looking for a place to eat that isn't high brow, but also a quality dining experience and something unique, Northstar is your only option I promise! read more

I absolutely love this place and I love how they keep a simple menu with good food I can trust! Tonight I tried their wood fired pizzas and omg! Great flavor and crispy crust! I also tried the square meal which is great for me as a strength athlete who is trying to eat more vegetarian. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and is great for all meals throughout the day! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants. Would go here more often, but it is on the higher end of the price range as far as causal restaurants go. Very vegan and vegetarian friendly. The simple salad is the best side salad ever, I only wish that you could order it as a full dish rather than just a side. All of their sodas are natural (or something), but actually really good. Great atmosphere and music. Would recommend as a good place to take friends as it is laid back, but super tasty read more

Fantastic food and stellar service. Wait was a bit longer than anticipated, so they comped both our meals! I had vegan pad Thai companion had the barramundi sandwich. Both were great. Also really enjoyed my hot spiced cider. read more

Good food, but nothing amazing in my opinion. I had the cowboy breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon. The biscuit was a bit dry and crumbly. Just not a whole lot of breakfast options. read more

Delicious! This was our first time eating at a Northstar Cafe. When we arrived, we were greeted and told to order and then take a seat. There was no wait and plenty of tables available. The hostess took our order and then offered us an appetizer for free since it was our first time. The pimento cheese and guacamole and amazing, to say the least! I've heard great things about the Buddha bowl, so I made the decision to order one with tofu. Absolutely delicious! read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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Here's what you get for $20. Seem worth it to you? I could get this same salad at the grocery store in a bag for $4. Not as fresh but it's not worth $16 more to know it was just chopped and tossed. This is absurd! First and last visit. read more

Northstar Cafe - New American Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

If you haven't tried Northstar Cafe, y'all are missing out. My favorite, hands down, is the tomato basil burrito: tofu and made vegan. It's such a dense and delicious food that makes me so full. I have a weakness for their shoestring fries, too, which I like to add intermittently to my burrito as I eat for extra flavor and texture. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu, though. read more