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    Portia's Cafe

    4.5 (423 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    PORTIA'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Portia's Café Pad Thai skip
    Goose R.

    Great food. Great service. Vegan gluten free. Women and locally owned. Left super happy

    Michael G.

    Quick drop in for soup and coffee. After allowing me to taste two soups, I still couldn't decide which one to get. The server said "get a cup of both"! So I did. Perfect. We also had a waffle. 5* food, service, environment. Beautiful bathrooms, thanks for that.

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    Kurt K.

    Love it! Tricky parking I love the waffles! Amazing service, fresh, fantastic, fulfilling, flavorful, frothy dandy lattes!! Be back next week!

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    Saphace A.

    My friend suggested this spot since they accommodate for dietary restrictions. Neither of us are vegan though! They have two rooms you can dine in. But the main room is smaller. My friend got kombucha and tried the taco bowl while I went with the falafel wrap. Delicious! And pretty filling! The falafel was more like a spread. And instead of a tortilla wrap, they used something that tasted and looked like teff. Very fresh ingredients! We did try some of the baked goods. I got a chocolate chip cookie that was gluten free. A bit too crumbly but it was good. Parking isn't my fave. It backs out onto the street but there was space for me to turn my car around just a bit.

    Jennifer R.

    This is some of the tastiest healthy food I have ever had. Everything on the menu is vegan and gluten free. I am not a vegan myself and I think anyone could find something to enjoy here. We had lunch, but the breakfast dishes that we saw coming out looked incredible. If you like guacamole, do not miss it here - so good!

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    Debby N.

    Found this gem looking for a Vegan restaurant while passing through Columbus. I wish I had found it sooner as we are in Columbus a lot! I have Celiac disease and multiple food allergies that I've dealt with the last 12 years. Finding a place with all gluten free and vegan food is just unheard of, and we travel a lot! I was in happy tears when looking at the menu as everything sounded amazing and I actually had a whole menu to choose from! We decided on the tofu gyro wrap and falafel Mediterranean wrap, the spinach artichoke dip with toasted tortillas, cheesy loaded potatoes, pecan pie, blondie macaron, mushroom latte.. from the menu! They also have a large cooler with desserts, craft sodas, kombuchas and teas. They also offer breakfast all day, which was horrible as I also wanted to try those dishes too!! We live in Cincinnati, which is not too far away, and plan to be a regular at Portia's. If they ever want to start a chain restaurant in Cincy, I'd love to invest! We have nothing like this in Cincy (we are the worst city for vegan/gf, ughhh) Highly recommend no matter what your diet requires, you need to eat here! . It's good, healthy, whole food that is made with care!

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    Christina M.

    This is the e best vegan restaurant I've had in Columbus! They have various snacks and desserts out front, you can order takeout from the front cashier or sit down in either side of the restaurant. The menu is large, so there's certainly something for everyone. My boyfriend loves meat, and he said that Portia's may turn him vegan. Smoothies, wraps, small plates, breakfast options all day, it's a wonderful spot! And, prices are reasonable for the food. The beet salad was great to save overnight and enjoy as a lunch the next day.

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    I got the tomato and mushroom soup and loved it . Thank you for introducing me to the Alive drinks.

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    Wonderful vegan food. Retro atmosphere Service was great. And a retail store 7 doors down

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    11 months ago

    Good food. Good prices. Highly recommend trying it out at least once!!!! Hopefully they open a few more locations closer to my side of town

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    2 years ago

    Consistent and delicious. Slow food in the best way. Whole ingredients. Great soups and sauces and dressings. Green food and vegan.

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    Amazing food and great service. The lentil soup was delish. Affordable pricing. We will be back!

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    Ordered green on green salad with notuna and a hummus wrap. Good, clean, tasty, fresh food.

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    Comune - eggplant schnitzel (v+) 

panko + sesame crust, saffron yogurt, charred onion drizzle, blistered green bean salad, cilantro

    Comune

    4.5(223 reviews)
    7.3 miSchumacher Place, Driving Park
    $$

    The service was great! The bread and spread was good. I like the miso + corn and wipped tofu +…read morevegan honey, however, I found the scallions + dates to be too oily and flavorless. I ordered the crispy rice with avocado for my main meal. The sauce that was on the crispy rice was very unpleasant and there was only a single kimchi. If the sauce wasn't as overwhelming, I think the dish would have been better. It's a great vegetarian restaurant with a variety of menu options. I just didn't like the food that I ordered.

    I went to Comune as a last minute dinner with a work colleague who was vegetarian. It was great to…read morebe able to have a place in Columbus that is vegetarian forward and I am glad that this restaurant exists in our city. The restaurant sits on a fairly industrial feeling corner. While parking is available across a fairly busy street, good parking can likely be found on the street next to the restaurant. The ambiance as others have indicated is nice with flowing plants throughout. Food is presented beautifully and service is fast and attentive. Still, the portion sizes for the pricing feels a little small and I left a business dinner still quite hungry. On the whole I would go back again, but would be primarily when having vegetarian friends visit us in the city.

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    Comune - Caramelized onion and fig tartine.

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    Comune - Oaxaca colada 

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    Seitan's Realm - Buffalo Chikun

    Seitan's Realm

    4.6(69 reviews)
    1.7 miClintonville
    $$

    My wife and I went to Seiatan's Realm to see what was being offered and to grab a good lunch. I got…read moreone of their sub sandwiches and even though it took a while , the food was absolutely worth the wait. I love the theme of this place! It sounds like a satanic place but really it's more of a dark horror film themed place. Nothing really satanic is here just a great name. The only thing is scary is the scary grandma at the bottom of the basement! That is also where you will find the restroom too! The restaurant is very clean. There's plenty of seating especially since that there is a whole section next door and it has a lot of great movie posters to check out. The store always has some great happenings going around. I haven't eaten in over 12 hours because the food that I ate is still keeping me full! Overall, I highly recommend stopping here. Hail Seitan!

    Seitan's Realm is my current favorite Vegan spot in Columbus right now! No matter what dish you're…read morein the mood for, they have a vegan option for you! I have not had a better vegan Mac n cheese ever! The consistency, texture and taste were identical to real Mac n cheese, and it was so tasty! The pepperoni rolls with garlic butter was unreal, you will want to order so many! The Chickun sandwich was so flavorful, texturally perfect and is a go to dish! They have amazing specials all the time and a ton of breakfast options as well! You NEED to check this place out!

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    Roots Natural Kitchen - Pesto Caesar Salad

    Roots Natural Kitchen

    4.1(64 reviews)
    3.8 miUniversity District

    Obsessed! I haven't been to the location but have been getting delivery on the apps for the last…read morefew months now. Huge portions and so fresh! When I order from Roots it makes me feel clean and healthy. I've ordered their pre-made bowls as well as building my own. Portions are big and can serve as two meals. If I order for dinner I end up eating it for breakfast. Ingredients are fresh AF and their dressings are all delicious. Sometimes I question how my build-your-own bowl will come out and I do a good job--it's delicious!! I always feel good about the healthy and clean options here!

    Formal Complaint: Unprofessional Management and Order Fulfillment at OSU Campus Location…read more To the Executive Team at Roots Natural Kitchen, I am writing to formally express my profound disappointment regarding a recent experience at your Ohio State University campus location on Father's Day. The lack of customer care, patience, and professionalism I encountered from the Manager on Duty was entirely unacceptable, and doesn't deserve even a half star, but I had to choose one. On Father's Day, my family ordered five bowls, two of which were seasonal bowls made with the original ingredients with the exception of extra lime. One of these bowls was specifically meant for my husband, who is currently in the hospital. I had raved to him about your restaurant, as it was one of the few healthy options he could safely enjoy during his stay. Unfortunately, the meal was prepared with a blatant lack of care. Even after it was made clear that this was a special meal for him, his portion size was equivalent to a half-bowl, and it was entirely missing the onions and tomatoes. Seeking to resolve the issue, I called the restaurant and was placed on hold. When the phone was picked up, the staff member did not offer a greeting, a name, or any indication of who was speaking. I politely stated, "Hi, I was holding for the manager," to which she abruptly replied, "This is." When I asked for her name, her response was unclear and unkind. Despite maintaining a calm and respectful tone while explaining that my husband's hospital meal for Father's Day had been made incorrectly, the manager was immediately combative and argumentative for absolutely no reason. Instead of offering a basic level of customer service or empathy, I was met with disrespect. Your company's mission proudly states: *"We strive to empower people through radical accessibility to natural food."* Unfortunately, the radical lack of care and professionalism I experienced completely contradicts that standard. Because of this deeply disappointing experience, I will no longer be a patron of your establishment. Furthermore, I will not be recommending Roots Natural Kitchen to anyone moving forward, including for any future corporate or community events I coordinate. I hope you address this leadership and service failure with your OSU campus team so that no other customer is treated this way in the future. Sincerely, Latisha Roland

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    Northstar Café - Chicken sandwich

    Northstar Café

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    5.1 miShort North
    $$

    Cloud Nine Pancakes $16.00…read moreThree 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

    Despite my peanut allergy, we decided to have breakfast at Northstar Café during our visit to…read moreColumbus. 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.

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    Bar area... only the counter (non booth area) is considered bar.

    Jenny’s Diner - French toast

    Jenny’s Diner

    4.6(102 reviews)
    1.1 miClintonville

    This place is definitely a victims of its own success. Case in point, it's ALWAYS packed and the…read moreproblem is they don't have very many tables. I think having a call reservation system could help, but they probably could also have some outdoor seating when the weather is nice. They're very friendly here, and the food is very good........so it's completely understandable why they're so loved. Just maybe they could use some extra capacity accommodations as I suggested.

    This diner has a class diner look and vibe but they do not have waiting list or host. They operate…read moreon an "honor system" where you have to pay attention to who is in line in front of you and if a table opens up. I ordered a grilled chilled cheese to be safe because I suspected the quality of other items would be questionable. Unfortunately, the grilled cheese is made with one single slice of Kraft American Singles. Not even real cheese and it wasn't fully melted. The fries are frozen crinkle cut fries, also somehow cold. The bacon was gross, tastes dry and just low quality, like microwave kind? I tried my son's kid waffle which was surprisingly decent. Hash-browns were okay just unseasoned. Overall would not recommend if you're looking for quality ingredients but if you're looking for a greasy spoon you're in business. The staff was nice, probably the only positive for me.

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    Jenny’s Diner - Saturday, 27 December 2025

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