It might sound weird to give the cafe at Whole Foods 5 stars, but hear me out: -They serve all-day breakfast! My personal favorite is the Farm Breakfast, which is 2 eggs, meat (or veggie sausage), potatoes, and toast. They have gluten-free toast available, and they'll let you swap out roasted sweet potatoes for the regular ones. ALL THIS IS FIVE DOLLARS. *holla!* -They have MIMOSA FLIGHTS! For $8, you get 4 glasses, each with a different juice flavor. It's a great value, and might even get you a lil tipsy. -They also have espresso flights! (I'm warning you, though: they're strong!) -The wifi is free and strong, just how I like my m... Wait... this joke is going horribly wrong. -The people working are all super friendly. Special shout-out to Sherri who introduced me to those mimosa flights! -The interior is open and sunny, and there's a patio if the weather's nice. This is such a great little spot to hang out with friends (or solo like me) or to even get a bit of work done. read more

The Social - Mimosa flight! - Bars Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

I have to admit - I've only tried one thing here. The Matcha Blended Tea is easily my new favorite post workout drink. Matcha tea powder blended with ice and vanilla soy milk.... So freaking good. I would give The Social a 5-star rating, but unfortunately I've had bad service more than a few times. One employee in particular is always unpleasant and borderline rude. Luckily, one person's bad mood will not deter me from my matcha! It is never crowded late in the morning when I usually go. I will be going back and trying out the food sometime! read more

The Social - Blended Matcha Green Tea! - Bars Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

Love stopping by here for a quick meal and a quiet place for reading, studying or catching up on work. I had a veggie burger with fries and it was delicious! Prices are great and extremely reasonable based on the portions. read more

The Social - Veggie burger, fries - Bars Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

Is it Kosher to write a review of a place while actually there? Well, either way, I'm here, and I can at least vouch that the Wi-Fi is working nicely (albeit with a 2-hour login period). The Social offers your typical coffeeshop fare along with beer, wine, and a "pub menu." So far I have been focusing on caffeination, which has been a little pricey but pretty comparable to the average chain coffee shop, maybe slightly nicer if you assume the products are slightly higher-grade. Tipping isn't allowed, though, so when you factor that in, the prices are more reasonable. They have a nice selection of "fancy" coffee drinks and iced beverages, which should be nice for the summer. On the booze end of things, the value is much more obvious. I posted a picture of their beer menu, and you can currently get a glass of some nice local beers for as low as $3. They also offer beer flights (4 for $5). They have a number of growlers to fill up if you want to take some beer home. There are a few red and white wine options (also reasonably priced) and a dessert and sparkling wine option. I have not tried out the food, but the tables have a small menu on them that offers burgers, hot dogs, fries, and salads. I had been wondering if they do breakfast, and to my delight, the menu has a number of breakfast offerings. They are offering $2 hot dogs on Mondays and wing specials on Wednesdays (both specials from 4-7pm). The obvious extension of this is that the prepared-food section of Whole Foods is right through a doorway, so you can grab your black quinoa salad or garlicky kale and bring it over to The Social while your enjoy your beverage of choice. Hipster. The decor here is casual but fun. There is a fireplace in the middle of the room, which will be lovely in the winter. They have a couple of hi-top tables near the entrance to Whole Foods proper, and a bunch of tables that can accomodate 4-8 people otherwise. There are several seats at the bar. There is a bathroom in here, too, for those who care about such things. (You should.) I have not spied an electrical outlet yet, but I see one person's cord attached to their laptop, so the elusive outlet must be somewhere. I hope my limited review has helped you feel out this new spot, and I'll update this review after I've finished working and have had the chance to try out other, err, options besides coffee and tea. I hope some other Yelpers will come out and weigh in so that I'm not the only weirdo in here snapping pictures of The Social. read more

The Social - Beer list at The Social (4/29/13) - Bars Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

Good food with quality ingredients. Fast friendly service. Prices have been on a rapid upswing lately. Usually has a decent varied beer and wine selection. You can get a flight of beers to try many of their choices. At times seating is a challenge especially as cold weather approaches and the outdoor seating is eliminated. read more

Real talk. I'm a little tipsy, but that's what happens when you order the mimosa flight ($8) at The Social. We toasted with four flavors: pear, guava, mango, and the classic OJ. All were light and refreshing (my favorite was mango), and our meals were stellar. Two of us devoured the Fiesta Hash (potatoes, salsa, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and a fried egg ($9), and our friend was impressed by her Farm Breakfast ($5), a huge plate of eggs, toast, hash browns, and bacon. Word on the street is that there are also ESPRESSO FLIGHTS Monday through Thursday for $6. I will definitely be back! read more

The Social - Brunch at The Social featuring Fiesta Hash and mimosa flights! - Bars Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

I stopped here this afternoon with the intention of eating but I just couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money. I went through the Social, the pizza dept, and a few others and then left the building. Just too rich for my blood. It's a nice store, I'll give you that and the food is probably good but it's way to pricey for me. read more

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I popped in here while exploring the (somewhat) newly remodeled Whole Foods. This is a surprisingly cozy cafe, pub thing. I ended up having one of the hot dogs, which was pretty tasty. I was in love with the fries. Seriously. They were amazing. They were crispy, hot, nicely salted and I shoveled them in without condiments. When they cooled off, they were wonderful with a touch of malt vinegar. And, while I didn't partake, I took at look at the small but smart beer selection which has some rock bottom prices. I'll stop by again to sit at the little bar and have a pint. read more

A very satisfactory experience! My BF and I came in on a whim looking for brunch and it way quick and quality for sure! It's a North Star style experience but the food wasn't quite as impressive.. I got the challah French toast, which came with three small cups-syrup, whipped cream, and Berry compote. While surprisingly lacking some butter or the standard light dusting of powdered sugar, it was yummy! My BF enjoyed his fiesta hash, though it was a lot of potato!! I tried it and thought it was good. Staff was super friendly and it was an overall nice experience. Maybe just a little pricey for nothing alllll too special. I'll try it again for another meal! read more

This is a cozy cafe area in Whole Foods that you can grab a bite from their menu or bring in your prepared foods selections to munch. Typically I've just gotten drinks here, they have good bellinis and mimosas for brunch and a good local beer and wine selection. But I had lunch here the other day and loved it! I got the Veggie Burger with a side salad and it was really yummy. The folks at the counter are always friendly and courteous and the atmosphere is just tucked away enough from the store that you don't feel like you are eating in the middle of a grocery store! read more

While this Whole Foods is a bit small, It retains everything that sets them apart as a premium grocer. The staff is super friendly, and more than willing to go out of their way to help you. (which I found out while searching for some fake chicken for somebody) Nice vareity of product, both frens and prepared. I'm especially fond of their breads. The hot foods weren't the strongesd selection, and I notice they're often low on carryout containers. (Probably just growing pains) Beautiful selection of fresh seafood and meat. I have to be careful not to get too close or I'll blow a whole paycheck here. read more

I have been in the new Whole Foods a few times but today was my first chance to try out the cafe. It is bright and cheerful with plenty of seating. I opted for the Farm Breakfast; two eggs, bacon, potatoes and a piece of toast for 5 bucks. I ordered over medium eggs and was served burnt hard eggs.... Asked for a redo on the eggs and was politely served burnt eggs with softer yolks. Oh well, other than that, my experience was fine. With coffee, my total was under 7 dollars. And I went on a Tuesday morning, so stayed for an hour without feeling guilty. read more