Cafe Elena
2054 Crown Plaza Dr, Dublin, OH
Crema's Take
“This family-owned Dublin gem blends Russian heritage with American breakfast classics in a genuinely warm atmosphere where the owner himself visits every table to ensure you're taken care of. Beyond solid coffee, you'll find standout dishes like crepes, borscht, and creative eggs Benedict variations that elevate what you'd expect from a neighborhood diner, all at fair prices. It's the kind of place where humble hospitality and homemade care shine through in both the food and the genuine connections the staff builds with regulars.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We just discovered Cafe Elena last night, trying them for dinner. The food was amazing, the staff and owner are very nice and down to earth, and the atmosphere is great! They apparently do jazz nights with live music every weekend. We tried the Brie Bites, Borscht, Pot Roast,…
Did you know that Cafe Elena had dinner on Fridays and Saturdays? We didn't know either! Instead of the brunch rush, the quaint restaurant turns into candle lit, table clothed affair, complete with live piano music. We got two starters and two entrees, all of which were like…
This place is FANTASTIC! We came on a Wednesday mid morning and had no wait time. Definitely plan accordingly if you plan on going on a weekend though, probably some wait time. I had a banana bread latte and it was to die for! It was so incredibly flavorful. I hope they will…
5 Stars all the way! I am always impressed when the owner walks to every table to make sure you are happy with you meal. He helped the service staff and took the time to chat with us, it was our first time there and he made sure we were taken care. I was also impressed on how…
Cafe Elena has a great breakfast selection, whether you want traditional (or semi-traditional) Russian dishes, American diner classics, or a full English. I had the “Russian grandma,” and left completely stuffed. It is family-owned, and it shows. Service is thoughtful, and…
The staff is family owned, humble, and truly cares about the customer. Their food is a step above what you'd expect from a breakfast diner. The 'California Eggs Benedict' uses salmon instead of ham - moving classics in a refreshing new direction without sacrificing what diners…
Crema Reviews
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