Cafe de Nook
175 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH
Crema's Take
“Cafe de Nook is a downtown Columbus gem where the cold brew hits differently and the owner's genuine warmth matches the cozy, beautifully decorated space perfectly. Beyond solid espresso foundations, they've carved out a niche with creative signature drinks like their cookies and cream blended beverage and chai tea iced lattes with brown sugar and caramel drizzle that keep people coming back. It's the kind of place where you can linger comfortably, whether you're meeting someone or just need a moment of respite—and the staff moves with both professionalism and genuine care.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My fiancée and I came in today (Wednesday around noon), and ordered a muffin and a smoothie. The muffin prices were good, but balanced by the disappointing muffin, which completely lacked anything inside of it, while having chocolate chips on the top. This is consistent with my fiancée's blueberry muffin a few years ago, which had no blueberries inside, just on the top. The smoothie was priced in a pretty average way, but tasted watered down and like it was half ice, which was disappointing to say the least. The service was okay. The barista didn't notice us when we came in, and we didn't really feel like we were greeted upon entry. This wasn't necessarily a problem, just didn't contribute to the visual atmosphere, which was very cutely decorated. The outside (well-shaded) tables were locked up and closed despite it being a perfect ~70-75 degrees in the shade today. My guess from the other reviews is that this might be an excellent place to go for good quality coffee, but the non-coffee offerings felt slightly below average in both quality and in price to us.
I got the cookies and cream blended beverage, my friend got a chai tea iced latte with brown sugar and carmel drizzle. We both agreed this is one of the best coffee shops we've tried in Columbus! The lady working was wonderful and we really enjoyed talking to her. We both paid around $5-6 for our coffees.
Great, great, great place in downtown Columbus. With the BEST cold brew I've ever tasted and the BEST owner I've ever encountered! It is really a pleasure and honor to have spent a most lovely Friday morning with my wife here. Nicest mood came from the owner's kindness! Will definitely go back again if we got the chance.
I was just stopping by to get a coffee before going on a bus and I was obsessed! 🥺 The atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming with the aesthetic decoration. The owner and the staff are professional, fast, and friendly. And the latte are sooooooo good! 1000/10. I have to grab another cup of pumkin spice latte before leaving. Thank you so much guys for this place. If I am back downtown Columbus, I will definitely be back here for a cup of latte. ☕️
The food is great, big fan of stopping in some mornings and getting a coffee. I've tried quite a few things from their menu and think i really enjoy a simple cold brew with a shot of sweetener. They can really make everything here and ita usually really quick
Crema Reviews
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