German Village Coffee Shop

German Village Coffee Shop

193 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH

★★★★★4.7(1,209 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into Columbus's charming German Village, this old-school diner does breakfast the way it's meant to be done: unpretentious, generous, and executed with genuine care by a staff that actually remembers you. Whether you're lingering over coffee and eggs or grabbing a quick pastry, there's a timeless warmth here that keeps people coming back for years, making it the kind of place that feels like a neighborhood institution despite its humble approach.

What to expect

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

PastriesFamily friendlyMeetingsTraditional drinksQuick grabFull breakfastLight foodSlow sit

Google Reviews

Marley
★★★★★3 months ago

Not local, and stumbled over this place when I had to stay for a while. Came back regularly after that and now, every time I head down to Columbus, this is my favorite place to have breakfast. Staff has always welcoming and kind to me and I've had fantastic conversations here.…

Haadia Hyder
★★★★★4 months ago

AWESOMEEEE- this is a great spot, can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner! Simple, straightforward food that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but does the wheel (metaphorically) really well. Eggs made perfectly, hot hash browns and toast, and hot coffee that’s always refilled…

Ashby Kave
★★★★★5 months ago

Take a step back in time at the German Village Coffee Shop, where service and quality still matter. The staff is fast, friendly, and always ready with a warm coffee refill. The eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast were all delicious, and the prices are refreshingly reasonable in a…

Robert Earl
★★★★★6 months ago

Old school diner! Great food busy but friendly staff.. Especially enjoyed the sausage gravy over my hash browns !

Bruna Oliveira
★★★★★a year ago

The German Village Coffee Shop is hands-down my favorite place for breakfast — the spot I’ll always choose when I want something genuine and satisfying. There’s something timeless and comforting about this place. It’s traditional in all the best ways: no frills, just great food…

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