Love the concept. Order, pay & have a seat. Went for brunch on a Sunday while in town for a conference. I ordered the fruit smoothie bowl, eggs w/gouda & coffee. Sat outside & it was so nice. I received my fruit quickly. So fresh. My eggs took longer but the staff were great about following up to make sure they arrived. Great meal overall in a nice setting. read more

Northstar Café - Outside seating - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Despite my peanut allergy, we decided to have breakfast at Northstar Café during our visit to Columbus. We started with a Hot Apple Cider, topped with maple-infused whipped cream and cinnamon, along with a couple of hot coffees. The cider was warm, comforting, and full of cozy fall flavors. Unfortunately, the self-serve coffee station wasn't kept stocked, and after waiting quite a while for a refill, we eventually gave up. For breakfast, we ordered two Mushroom Frittatas, a Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, and a side of Housemade Breakfast Sausage. The Mushroom Frittata featured three hearth-baked eggs with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions, and Gruyère cheese, served alongside breakfast potatoes and a peppery arugula salad. It was flavorful, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Although I informed the staff about my peanut allergy, I was surprised to find the crispy breakfast potatoes on my plate, which left me uncertain whether the allergy request had been fully communicated to the kitchen. The Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, served with strawberry preserves, was one of the highlights of the meal. It was flaky, buttery, and wonderfully moist, pairing perfectly with the sweet preserves. The Housemade Breakfast Sausage consisted of two peppery pork patties that were juicy and well-seasoned, making a great accompaniment to the rest of the meal. Overall, we enjoyed a delicious and filling breakfast with fresh, high-quality ingredients. While I wish the coffee station had been monitored more closely and that greater care had been taken regarding my food allergy, the Mushroom Frittata and fresh biscuit alone make Northstar Café worth returning to. read more

Visited Northstar Cafe on a Saturday afternoon. Immediately upon stepping in I was excited. The restaurant is clean and beautiful perfect for any occasion. You order before you find a seat, and the host who took our order was so kind and down to earth. He gave us recommendations and affirmed our choices. I can't remember his name but, he was wearing a cast/sling so I hope he gets the appreciation he deserves. I ordered the Everyday Egg sandwich with bacon and substituted a biscuit in place of the brioche bun. I'm going to tell you right now - this was the best decision ever! I also ordered a single ricotta pancake, the breakfast potatoes the Country breakfast, and the iced strawberry matcha latte. The country breakfast and the everyday egg sandwich have the exact same presentation, I wish the country breakfast was presented with each item separately rather than stacked as a sandwich but it was still delicious. Just like on the Egg sandwich the eggs are the star, fluffy, cooked to perfection. The biscuits was golden brown and flaky and had a nice bite. It paired very nicely with the strawberry preserves. The ricotta pancake was a standout, fluffy and beautifully soft and lightly crispy on the edges. It is paired with fresh cut bananas. Everything was delicious. The only issues arose because the kitchen ran into an issue with their fryer preventing them from preparing the breakfast potatoes. It also caused a delay in them bringing out part of my meal. They jumped into action to apologize and they treated me to a chocolate chip cookie (delicious, warm and huge!) and a complimentary meal at my next visit. As I live out of town I chose to redeem this by ordering the simple salad to take home to which I added avocado. The salad was delicious, I loved the croutons and the light vinaigrette - the avocado added an enjoyable creaminess. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Columbus! read more

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Solid choice for fresh and sustainably and locally sourced food. I have been to both the Easton and Short North locations. Both are very nicely appointed with plenty of space to enjoy a good meal and conversation with friends or other dining companions. The food is cooked well with nice presentation. Flavor is good but subtle and can be enhanced to your personal taste with condiments per your preference. The menu has plenty of options for everyone which makes it ideal for groups. It's not full service since it is a cafe. And therefore you order at the register and seat yourselves, and they bring your food out to you. So it is also very efficient. Servers do come by your table. So if you need anything, they are there to help. read more

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Ate here in pain, and by pain I mean I was very very full of carrot juice. I completely housed their shooting star and peanut brittle cookie. It is a very nice restaurant, this one. The servants always make sure to stare deeply into your soul when they interact with you. read more

Northstar Café - Ze table - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went here with some coworkers after a long day. I started out with an aviation cocktail which was well made - not a lot of places can get this one right. Had the simple salad with the cafe vinaigrette which was well balanced and delicious. The brisket/ground beef burger was juicy and perfectly cooked, fries were crunchy but I would have appreciated a tad more flavor. The carrot cake that arrived warm in a small canning jar and was the absolute star of the show. It was warm, delicious, and comforting. It was just the right amount of sweet. My portion didn't have any raisin for which I was grateful (I'm not a raisins in food person). Overall, had a wonderful experience here and plan on going back next time I'm in town for work. read more

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Nice Brunch spot in the central part of Columbus. It was really busy so we were able to snag a spot at their booth. Food was good. I ordered the deluxe egg sandwich which was a big challenging to bite out of and my hubby ordered the Country Breakfast which was just a plain muffin sandwich. Neither of our came with any sides which was strange and disappointing. Service was satisfactory. Loved the Jade Tea though! read more

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Cloud Nine Pancakes $16.00 Three ricotta pancakes served with real Ohio maple syrup and bananas Scrambled Eggs with Cheese 8 Choose smoked gouda, chèvre, gruyère or cheddar Mushroom Frittata $18.00 Three Green Field Farm eggs, hearth-baked with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions and gruyère. Served with breakfast PEANUT BRITTLE $5 read more

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The buddha bowl with tofu was delicious!! I love all of the components in the dish and each one was cooked perfectly, the peanut sauce was the perfect pairing! Great light and tasty dish! Everyone enjoyed their food and the staff is friendly! read more

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Overall, Northstar Café is one of my favorite places. It has a great atmosphere and is always a fun, upbeat place to dine. The staff and energy are consistently positive, and their kitchen runs impressively well stations are well staffed, things move efficiently, and they genuinely make an effort to get food out quickly without sacrificing quality. Everything is consistently delicious, and in all the years the Beechwold location has been open, I've never had a bad meal. On the rare occasions when something hasn't gone quite right, the manager has immediately offered a complimentary meal card without any prompting. That's been my experience across multiple Northstar locations over the last 10 years, and it really says a lot about how they value their customers. They're also very accommodating. Once, I tried to place an online order right during the transition from brunch to dinner. The manager told me to come in and said they'd still make the brunch item I was craving and they also made me a dinner item (the mushroom frittata ). That kind of flexibility and care is exactly why people keep coming back Over the years, and especially post-pandemic, prices have definitely gone up. I'll admit I had a bit of sticker shock the first time I visited after reopening. That said, the quality and portion sizes haven't been compromised, which matters a lot to me. They also removed Beechwood salad from their menu is was one their bestselling. You can lose customers by cutting corners or using cheaper ingredients or you can adapt to the times while maintaining standards. Northstar has clearly chosen the latter. read more

Northstar Café - Brunch Chopped Salad - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The restaurant is absolutely charming, with a mix of tables and cozy booths. There's outdoor seating, an upstairs area, and a lovely decor. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was magnificent. We stopped in for a late breakfast--my friends ordered a wrap and a deluxe egg sandwich, and I had the ham and cheese scone. I never thought I could love a scone so much! I was hoping for a larger coffee selection, as there were only three drip options at a self-serve station, but everything else more than made up for it. When we left, they even had a fireplace going outside, which was such a warm and welcoming touch. read more

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North Star is an Ohio classic. If you're looking for a nicer fast restaurant to visit on your lunch break this is the place! Even though there isn't any waiter service most of the time, the ambiance is still elevated since the food is so good and the decor is classy. My go-to is the Thai peanut burrito, but they have your classic burgers and breakfast sandwiches too! Overall one of my favorite spots in the city. read more

Northstar Café - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I will always love the food, service, and how dog friendly this place is. I don't have many friends so I tend to go out to eat alone with my dog a lot and they've never given me any issues over coming in with my dog to stand in line and order food then head out to the patio which I appreciate. Aside from service always being great they have amazing orange juice and every menu item I've had tastes great. read more

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Northstar is a Columbus Staple! This is another spot that if you have a guest coming in from out of town that wants a taste of Columbus; you have to come here; their brunch is undefeated! The service is always quick & incredibly friendly, & the food is delicious! My absolute favorite item is the smoothie bowl; it's blueberry heaven. The hash and ham and cheese scone are great breakfast picks if you're craving something a little more savory! The Northstar Burger is a hit as well, and the Earth Day freebie for this item is just another reason why Northstar is so fantastic! read more

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Overall ok but not impressed. Parking is on the street at a meter. I can see parking being an issue if and when the area gets busy. Service is okay you pay at the counter and they bring you the food so difficult to have bad service. The food is expensive bowel of chili, burrito, juice, beer, soda and cider with a 15% tip $80! Overall I would not visit again however I would not not suggest it. I would say good atmosphere, friendly people but that is it. read more

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In Columbus for the first time and stopped into Northstar Cafe on a whim. Amazing atmosphere, service, and food! We ordered the village salad and a sausage pizza (forgot the name). The salad was incredible! Kylie took our order and was AMAZING. She helped us pick our items and was super patient with our indecision. read more

Northstar Café - Village Salad - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Really cool place with a nice vibe. Vegetarian options are excellent with multiple options. I had the carrot juice and the burrito. Both were delicious and the salsa verde on the side had just the right spice. There wasn't as much potato in the burrito as I would've like but still good. It's an order at the counter and seat yourself place and then they find you by the buzzer locator they give you at checkout. read more

Northstar Café - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went here which a group of 9 ladies and we lucked out with two booths next to each other. It's an order and then seat yourself kind of place. The waitstaff was wonderful - super efficient. I ordered the sweet potato hash and it was delicious! There's street parking and self serve coffee! read more

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Wow!! This is a great place for breakfast/brunch. We were on our way out of town after the 2025 CrossFit Age Group Games and needed breakfast for the road. This place was perfect because you order at the counter and then have a seat, so it can be a somewhat quick stop if that's what you need. They serve Counter Culture coffee. So, needless to say the regular brew here is delish!!! After a short wait, our food arrived at the table. The presentation was top notch, the dishes were beautiful, so first impressions were good. The quality of ingredients and seasoning was outstanding. The sweet potatoes and smoked turkey was dressed with roasted red peppers that added just a hint of "heat" to the flavor profile. The eggs were cooked just right with the runny yolks spreading over the dish. WONDERFUL. The only other item I tasted was a bite of my son's biscuit. It was fantastic, buttery, flaky, and melt in your mouth good. This is THE PLACE if you're in the Short North area or nearby at the Conventon Center. read more

Northstar Café - Omelette with mushrooms and cheese. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Cute little spot! Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was pretty packed but we were still able to find a table. Parking was a breeze due to the garage right across the street. I had the deluxe breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! The ciabatta was so yummy. The hot apple cider was super tasty and I am looking forward to the next time I go just so I can drink this again! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger, Deluxe Sandwich, Hot Apple Cider, Green Smoothie - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is delicious. I love their veggie burger and fish sammie. The simple salad is lovely and the rice salad is nothing like I have ever had anywhere else; not a rice fan but I actually like it!! I recommend trying it!! I don't go here often due to the prices but honestly, it's different and good quality food. Workers are kind and sat outside to wait on our to-go order. Small note, not much parking! That's the one thing I would be aware of. Otherwise, great treat. read more

Northstar Café - Fish sandwhich - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great service! Clean and calm environment! The cheese burger I had was superb!!!! I will definitely be coming back here again! 10/10 Great place for a date, birthday or taking your family out to eat! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger with no tomato (and fries) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Extraordinary menu and very popular restaurant. Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack is what you have in mind - this is an excellent choice. I recently discovered the oatmeal (jarred with a smear of nut butter and plenty of dried fruit and nuts) and an order of toast - perfect little soldiers of high quality bread toasted and served with softened butter and jam. I have never had a simpler yet more satisfying breakfast. Outstanding with hot coffee. read more

Wow just wow! My sister was even impressed! She had the basil wrap and loved it. I didn't try it but I rarely see her finish a meal and she did. The sweet potato fries with the rosemary aioli was soooooooo sooooooo good! One of the best mixed with aioli that I've had. I had the fish sandwich, and it was perfection. I love that it was grilled and not fried. Perfectly seasoned. Perfectly cooked. And HUGE! One of the biggest pieces of fish ever. It all was amazing Only thing I didn't like is that you order and then find a seat. And they were pretty busy. I'd go back for sure read more

Northstar Café - Sweet Basil Burrito - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was so delicious. Mushrooms were accented in the frittata and meshed to well with the cheese and onions. The crunch on the bottom was perfect. The potatoes were seasoned so well and uniquely that I have never tasted potatoes with this much different flavor. It was outstanding. Arugula salad was dressed just right The atmosphere was quiet yet appealing with all guests there. Service was just right. Attentive yet not intrusive. read more

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Northstar makes a phenomenal burger. Recently tried the classic cheeseburger again, and once again it surpassed expectations. Excellent quality meat that is well cooked. Bun is nicely toasted. The breakfast potatoes that come alongside have great seasoning. This place remains extremely popular, but the wait usually isn't too long -- that is, if you can find a place to sit! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was such a cute spot for breakfast! Although we didn't get any pastries, they looked amazing and are made fresh daily! I got the country breakfast and my wife got the breakfast burrito, and they were amazing! read more

Northstar Café - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We ate on the outdoor patio, it was so nice and peaceful. They also allowed us to have our dogs on the patio. I'm pretty sure the chef brought our food out and it was very fresh and hot. The presentation was great. I will have to say that it was the best fish sandwich I've ever had. The ingredients were very fresh and the salad was awesome. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend, a must try when visiting Columbus. read more

Northstar Café - Menu - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Oh how I love this place. This place has probably my favorite breakfast of all time. I order their sunrise burrito and it is perfection. Crispy hashbrowns, black beans, eggs, it has it all. Their cloud nine pancakes are something I dream about. If you're in the mood for oatmeal, their oats all the way is amazing. I have come for their lunch once and it wasn't as good as their breakfast menu in my opinion. There is a lot of seating, though it is always very busy for weekend brunch! It is always popping on the weekends, so be on the look out for a table when you walk in. read more

Northstar Café - Cloud nine pancakes, sunrise burrito, oats all the way - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We visited Columbus at the end of November 2025. We weren't satisfied with the hotel breakfast, so we decided to have breakfast at this cafe. From the very first minutes, we liked it here: clean, cozy, and friendly staff. We ordered: mushroom frittata, ricotta pancakes, and of course, coffee. Everything was very delicious. The mushrooms were very aromatic, and the fried potatoes that came with them were some of the tastiest I've ever eaten. The pancakes were also very tasty and tender. The portions are quite large, and most of the ingredients used are organic. It's also worth noting that the prices in this cafe are affordable. I would recommend this cafe to my friends and acquaintances. read more

Had the cheeseburger and sweet potato fries so good cooked well and that was my first time have sweet potato fries but it won't be my last and the atmosphere is nice big windows to people watch in the short north read more

The place is quite lovely and has a very soothing ambiance, the service was wonderful, and the food was incredible. I had a lovely time and truly enjoyed it! read more

Stumbled upon this place as I was looking for something close to the airport for brunch. Northstar boasts itself as being a vegetarian restaurant and does as great job in upholding this! They do offer the option to add meat to a few dishes. At this particular location, you wait in line to order food and then are given a location buzzer so that they know where you are in the restaurant to deliver your food. PRO TIP: you can skip the line and order food and drinks at the bar! I was able to enjoy the mushroom frittata and the shooting star juice. The frittata and accompanying arugula were fantastic, but I did feel it required a touch of hot sauce. However, the potatoes served with the dish were seasoned to perfection. The shooting star is the perfect balance of healthy and sweet. Pro tip #2: Northstar will validate your parking in you park in the garage adjacent to the restaurant. read more

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We stopped by for drinks and dinner. Decided to sit at the bar where you have full service. (Tip: Sitting directly at the bar is the only place you can get direct full service at northstar... all other tables need to stand in queue and order at the front counter.). Full disclosure: I know two of the servers/bartenders here very well, so my (positive) opinion of the staff may be biased. However even before I knew staff I was coming here and have always liked this location best. There is just something about the flow of the space that I feel gives off good energy. Plus its in the perfect location of the Short North. The staff here hustles and is friendly. The food has never let me down here. If you're on the fence hop off it and come on down to this location! Food: My husband ordered a Paloma and I ordered the guac n chips. Then for dinner we ordered a northstar burger and a grilled chicken sandwich. When at the bar you can get free complimentary pimento cheese. Its a little smaller than the guac appetizer but still a nice size. This is served with house made tortilla chips. The hand made guacamole is amazing. Very flavorful. Tonight it could have been plated with a tiny bit more guac, but still it was delicious. My husband liked his burger. I shy away from red meat, so I will take his word on that. My chicken was tender and flavorful. The lettuce was crispy. Bun fresh. I took off the tomato but it was ripe and nicely cut (gave to husband) We didnt have room for dessert. However, if you like carrot cake... theirs is "amazing". Its seeved in a mason jar, layered. Their oatmeal cookie is excellent, too Hope you enjoy Northstar as much as we do! read more

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Everything is great! Never disappoints. I highly recommend. It's a bit on the pricey side but totally worth it . The food is high quality

Ordered takeout lunch here for an account of mine. The patio was open in full force. It was somewhat busy but they took my order fast. The order took awhile to be prepared so the wait time was a little longer than I had expected but regardless, they had me out the door and off to my office. The food is consistently good and presented well. read more

Northstar Café - Mushroom Frittata - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Clean, morden, cozy, warm and comfortable that I feel I want to go back. I saw many single customers eating alone happily. I want to do that! Food is pretty good and very clean. Had a veggie wrap with tofu. Loved it. They put a hint of cilantro and tastes bewituful. Coffee can be self service you can get until you cannot. Such a happy place. read more

Great food. Service can be a bit slow. Love the menu. Something for everyone. Nice quality and large portions.

Friendly staff, casual place, great fresh OJ OJ is fresh squeezed and nice and tasty, and some pulp Staff were very friendly, they seemed over whelmed You order at a register, sit down, and they bring you your food Mushroom fritta was tasty, good earthy mushroom taste but the cheese had set really quickly, there is a LOT of cheese, so it was chewy and needed a knife to cut through by the end read more

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Food was skimpy and sides were not served with the entrees. We asked for our queso to be reheated and the only thing the manager did was explain why it was lumpy, but not that it was cold and he did not reheat it. Never will go there again read more