Northstar Cafe in the Short North

Northstar Cafe in the Short North

★★★★★4.5(2,579 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Northstar Cafe's house-made cookies are legendary enough to warrant a solo trip, but the real charm lies in the approachable, unpretentious execution across their breakfast sandwiches, shakes, and espresso drinks. The Short North location draws a genuine mix of regulars and walk-ins who appreciate quick, attentive service without any of the usual specialty coffee attitude, making it equally suited for a rushed weekday grab or a leisurely outdoor sit with the patio heaters glowing. If you want solid coffee and food that tastes like it was actually made with care, this is the kind of neighborhood spot worth making a habit of.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Slow sitMeetingsQuick grabFull breakfastTraditional drinksOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyLight food

Google Reviews

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Mike N
★★★★★6 months ago

Northstar Cafe in Columbus was a great find. The cookie alone was worth the stop. Fresh, soft, and full of flavour. The sandwiches and shakes were just as impressive and everything tasted like it was made with real quality ingredients. This is an order at the counter and serve…

Amir Shahmoradi
★★★★★7 months ago

Great for breakfast and lunch. The avocado chicken sandwich is great with a finely toasted bun. Nice outdoor sitting area with heaters, which make sitting outside blissful. Very clean inside and outside. The staff are particularly careful about cleanliness of mugs and…

David Williamson
★★★★★8 months ago

In town visiting for work and came across the Northstar Cafe. Quick service - even with a number of customers arriving at the same time. My order was taken promptly, and some personal recommendations provided by the server. Seated outside, great atmosphere both inside and…

Luewilla Smith
★★★★★10 months ago

I was visiting from out of town for a conference and my friend and I came for dinner. The manager, Gabe was very warm and inviting to us. We ordered the chicken and avocado sandwich and Pimiento burger w/sweet potato fries. Gabe even let us try the the Northstar burger…

Alex Broshious
★★★★★11 months ago

North Star is always solid and this location is no exception. Has a good look and a good vibe, with big windows that make people watching fun. Service was great, everybody who worked there was attentive and nice. Food was also good. Got the breakfast burrito and the turkey…

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