Safari Coffee House
3414 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Crema's Take
“This Columbus gem brings authentic Somali flavors to specialty coffee, where the creamy, perfectly balanced Somali tea is just as memorable as their expertly crafted espresso drinks and excellent full breakfasts. Beyond the coffee, Safari's dual cafe-restaurant setup and welcoming staff create a genuinely clean, relaxing space that feels equally suited for lingering solo with a matcha or gathering with family over samosas and rich, flavorful dishes. It's the kind of place where everything—from the food to the atmosphere to the hospitality—comes together thoughtfully and unpretentiously.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Absolutely love Safari Coffee. The food is always amazing, the coffee was strong and flavorful, and the Somali tea is everything. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced not too sweet. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to again and again. Highly recommend supporting this spot!
The food here is really great and tasty, but you do have to wait a bit sometimes. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, which makes the wait easier. This is one of the best and cleanest Somali restaurants I’ve been to. I always enjoy coming here and would definitely recommend it to others.
Why didn’t I visit this restaurant before?? Whoever put everything together for this place deserves a round of applause. This eatery has all the ingredients for a delicious meal and excellent atmosphere! All the staff are polite and welcoming, and the meals they accomplish are nothing short of fantastic. If you’re hesitant to try this small place, I implore you to head on over and try their foods! Their meat, rice, and other ingredients water my mouth with each bite. The food has people of all ages begging for more. And need I say the seats and tables are comfortable and well-maintained? Whoever chose the design for the interior certainly thought of the customer first while paying homage to their cultural heritage. And I’m here for it. So come to this little oasis in the city, you won’t be disappointed!
Safari Coffee House is absolutely amazing. Perfect for all your taste buds. Very clean, and relaxing. I ordered the Potato samosa and Egg fried in potato. The Potato Samosa tastes exploded in my mouth. I have never tasted anything like this before
Amazing Somali food for very good prices. We tried the lamb shank and the chicken suqar and they were very tasty. The place is actually split into two sections: a restaurant and a cafe. Their cultural tea is also really great. They also offer a space for people to pray!
Crema Reviews
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