My friend and I had such a relaxing brunch at Alchemy. We grabbed a table outside, opened the umbrella, and ended up sitting there talking for almost three hours. The atmosphere was so peaceful that we completely lost track of time. I ordered the Cowboy Burrito, and hours later I'm still full. It was hearty without feeling overly heavy. The eggs were fluffy, the potato latkes added a nice texture, and the zesty cashew sauce pulled all the flavors together. I also ordered the strawberry matcha and asked if they could add vanilla. They were happy to customize it, and it was absolutely worth it. The strawberry and vanilla combination made it smooth, sweet, and refreshing. Before I left, I grabbed an iced Banana Bread Latte with oat milk and asked for it without ice so I could enjoy it the next day. It genuinely tasted like banana bread in a cup--the banana and cinnamon flavors came through perfectly. Great food, creative drinks, friendly staff, and such a relaxing vibe. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, enjoy good conversation, and not feel rushed. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food and service at Alchemy! So many great options for vegetarians and vegans, while meat eaters can still feel like they didn't miss out on their protein. Every item on the menu was certainly written with intention - and it showed in how flavor packed our food was. I had ordered my salad without raisins, and when I received it and it had them, the kitchen was very accommodating in making me a new one. It came out even faster than the first time I had ordered. We went late afternoon on a Sunday, and did not have a long wait time to order or difficulty in finding seating. Peaceful indoor and outdoor seating offered (first come first served) with parking along Grandview Ave. I would definitely recommend this spot if you have any dietary restrictions, or are just looking for some truly creative food that will leave you feeling good after! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Kale Caesar Salad, Baklava Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great little Bristo. Attached to a gym. I stopped in to get a matcha latte espresso it was very well made. The service was friendly. The ambiance was inviting as well. Quick and yet a lil breaking spot. The drink was to be remembered! Delicious! read more

Stopped in here on my way to a work meeting from out of town. Modern fast casual decor. Very easy ordering at the counter. I ordered a kale caesar salad with chicken. Loved that it was all fresh and no dairy!! You couldn't even tell. The dressing was incredible. Good portion for the price. read more

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Local creative casual restaurant with influence from Tai-Latin-American cuisine which gives this place its name. Transmutation of a thing into another in a wonderful and marvelous way. Among their options you may find several vegan dishes. My wonderful wife and our two daughters and sons were with us for the first time. We all had a great experience and enjoyed very much Chef Paulina and team their creations and service. read more

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Cute little place hidden in Grandview Heights. Lots of vegan/veggie options with fresh ingredients. I had the kale caesar salad with chicken, it had a bit too much dressing for me so would ask for it on the side next time. Sweet potato fries & vegan ranch hit the spot! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - kale caesar salad with chicken & side of sweet potato waffle fries w/ vegan ranch - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

How have I sat on this place for so long? I'm seriously kicking myself. I haven't been in years but I found myself craving a good salad one day and decided to try Alchemy again. They were offering delivery, it was within my budget, and they had several good options to choose from. I ordered the green goddess salad and got it vegetarian. To do that, they subbed out the chicken for avocado. Yum! The salad also had green apples, snap peas, delicious pickled onions, goat cheese, an interesting matcha granola, all tossed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. I legit ate every single bite. And I'm already itching to order it again. While I used to always come from the smoothies and bowls, I will now be coming for their house favorites and handheld items. Can't wait to try more... especially that salad. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Good Green Salad GF - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food is awesome; very tasty! The salad portion size is a bit small for price but fresh! The sweet potato fries and vegan ranch is perfect and a good portion. read more

Natural light with a fresh and vibrant menu that truly delights. My experience was nothing short of excellent, especially with their Cowboy Burrito with bacon--it was the best breakfast burrito I've ever had! The sauce was perfectly balanced in every bite. The sweet potato fries with their dipping sauce, sweet and savory! Their matcha drinks are colorful but sweet, depending on your preference. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff are both friendly and helpful. I also appreciate their variety of vegetarian and vegan options, catering to all dietary preferences. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - blueberry lemon iced matcha - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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A bit pricy but you're paying for great quality food. Will definitely be back. Options for everyone's taste buds. I'm dreaming of those sweet potatoes fries & ranch read more

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Such kind staff, quiet environment and very vibey. I could go a read and do work or have a lunch date kind of vibe. Lots of seating, high tops and benches. Food was delicious! I don't normally like sandwiches but this has to be one of my new faves read more

Alchemy Kitchen - turkey tzatziki - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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First time but won't be the last. Stopped in with my son today. It was busy but didn't feel crowded. We ordered and had food quickly. I had the Caesar salad- it was so good. They were running low on kale so it was mostly spring mix but it was still delicious. The roasted chickpeas really added a nice crunch. It's vegan- so to say it tastes a lot like typical Caesar salad, not really, but none the less it was great. My son had the chunky monkey bowl and loved it. He kept pushing it away because he was so full but then would go back for more! I've already picked out what I want to try for next time! read more

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Back to Alchemy to try a new item on the menu (the farmers bowl), and I was beyond pleased, as usual. I thought this bowl would be better with feta instead of goat cheese, and they let me substitute-- thank you! Food was fresh, full of flavor, and filled me up. Highly recommend Alchemy, and I look forward to coming back here again soon! read more

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Love hitting this place for brunch on a Sunday... They have a good menu with several options that sound good to this pescatarian. But early on I discovered their 'Cowboy Burrito' which I order with 'portobello bacon' instead of whatever meat comes as standard. Smoky, delicious, comforting and filling. I love it! The staff tend to be low-key but friendly and I've never had any issues with service. The place itself has a nice, clean, simple vibe inside with a few seats outside -which is where I like to sit weather permitting. Go check this place out and help keep a local business in business! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cowboy Burrito (with Portobello Bacon!) & hot sauce - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is tiny & adorable! Our server was so friendly when he found out we were there for the 1st time. He made excellent recommendations! We both enjoyed our meals & did a few swaps to enjoy both. Love the ingredients being so friendly to my special diet & delicious! read more

First time at Alchemy! I ordered for to go and the food came out pretty quick, while I was waiting another customer came and ordered avocado toast and she seemed so excited about it, it must be good! I may order it next time :D This time I got Cowboy Burrito, sweet potatoes fried and London Fog. Everything was awesome! The London Fog is a healthy bubble tea, came with oat milk and house jam. It's. So. Good. Cowboy burrito came with good size of egg, potatoes and bacon, it's big! I can't eat the whole thing by myself :D Too bad, I was so excited and ate everything so quick and forgot to get good pictures. Will definitely dine in next time for brunch! I also want to try the egg sandwich :))) read more

Alchemy Kitchen - a cut in half of an orange - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Amazing offerings- even the "To Go" case has greatness. It's small and charming. Completely worth the wait. All fresh. Definitely worth a repeat visit. Street parking. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Sweet potato fries. Ask for the taztiki for dipping. - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I ordered their pesto avocado toast ($5.50 after tax; vegan) online one morning. I arrived when requested, and, though the server knew I was there for pick-up, she decided she'd disappear to the back for 6-7 minutes to help another customer. I could see my avocado toast sitting in a take-out carton, getting soggy. When she returned, she ignored me and asked the next customer what she was here for rather than attend to my sitting order first. This is some pretty crappy customer service. When I finally got my order, I was dismayed to see only one piece of toast on what looked like grocery store bread. The (whole wheat) bread was fine and topped with a nicely constructed mix of mashed avocado, pesto, and hemp seeds. It was fine, though the bread needs to be improved, and given that it's toast, I expected it to be warm (maybe it was when I arrived, but not 10 minutes later). I could easily make better avocado toasted at home. All in all, my experience left something to be desired. Subpar service and average (at best) avocado toast. A generous 3 stars for the food, minus 1 for the service. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Pesto avocado toast (vegan) - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We stopped by Alchemy, a trendy cafe on Grandview Ave. The spot is comfortable and stylish, and they serve up a wide variety of items. I had the classic breakfast with eggs and bacon and it was solid. I especially enjoyed the potato hash, which contained sweet, purple and Yukon potatoes - delicious. My iced honey latte was also excellent! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Bad service from disinterested staff: I stood at any empty counter ready to order for ten minutes while someone played on their phone at a table nearby. They eventually got up and walked behind the counter and revealed they were supposed to be working. Said nothing. The whole time loud auto tuned music blared through speakers, couldn't wait to leave. Drinks were pretty good though, not gonna lie, I got the blueberry matcha. read more

I'm bumping this review up to the 4 star mark when I originally was going to pick 3. Then I had to think about it a bit and honestly the ambiance made up for the other factors which I'm about to embark on. 1. Super super cute place! From the outside turmeric colored swinging metal menu holder to the perfect butterfly origami hanging from the ceilings, to the adorable dried blood oranges to the funny sign on the bathroom that said "This Is A Bathroom" which was actually super helpful because when you walk back there you start to question where it's located haha. 2. The food was very interesting, I will give it that. My qualm only lies with the fact that it was pretty darn expensive for what I considered "just another version of a rice bowl" - I got the power bowl, add chicken and an egg, and then some interesting ginger grapefruit recovery drink I found in their cooler, and it was $24. That's kind of a lot on just one person... lol. Of course I tipped too so that brought me to almost $30 for a low key lunch experience. 3. There weren't that many standard drink options. I know they were super interesting with all their fun matcha pistachio lattes, kombuchas and teas, but on this particular day I could kill for a Diet Pepsi or sparkling water - just a Bubbly or La Croix - but there was none in sight. Again, it was a specific taste bud craving I had so I can't blame them on that. Just wanted to let you know. All in all, I think I'd come back, but I'd be more selective. Maybe I'd just get a basic egg and cheese sandwich instead of making things so complex, hehe. read more

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I must say that I enjoyed my visit to this establishment. I decided to pop in here after scouting a location with my work team for an event. I wanted to. Something to eat but also didn't want anything like super heavy. At the same time, I wanted to have something healthy. ALCHEMY met all of the present needs. As soon as I walked in, I immediately dug the vibe. Alchemy's ambiance is that of a sterile and clean environment. At the counter, I was greeted by this lovely woman who kept referring to me as sweetheart when clarifying my order. She was very accommodating in answering any questions I had about their products. I decided to go with the green smoothie with the Algae in it. I I asked the woman at the counter if I could substitute the banana that usually makes the smoothie creamy with avocado instead, and she said I could, so I did. All I can tell you is that this smooth had the best taste out of the most healthy smoothies that I've had here in central Ohio and beyond. I only regretted not getting two of them. read more

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Another great discovery thanks to my fellow Yelpers. I could only describe this as a cute little California-style cafe. Healthy, delicious eats for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Looks like a great spot to meet a friend for a coffee. Loved the 80s music and the decor. It is on Grandview Ave, so you will have to pay for street parking. Looking forward to trying some other things off the menu. read more

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Nice neighborhood, food was good nothing fancy. I think the toast could've used some lemon but overall not bad. Canned peach Kombucha is good and the peanut butter power shake was good but not great, I'd try something else next time. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Food - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you are looking for something quick and healthy; this is it. Like any other health promoting place, it is pricier than usual. My friends and I came here after a night of going out and felt like we needed to cleanse ourselves. It was a Sunday and was not too packed. Parking is limited, but you can try to street park or park at the lot next to it. I had always wanted to try it and finally got to. We got the chunky monkey, nutty dragon, and blueberry almond butter bowl. The employee allowed us to customize the bowls and add/remove things we didn't want. The employee was so funny and nice. I wish I could remember his name. Like I said we were kind of shocked by the prices, but when we got the bowls they were HUGE. We could not even finish it because we were so stuffed. On top of that the bowls are so aesthetically pleasing! I mean just look at them. Makes me hungry every time. It is also a quiet place to study or get work done if needed. There is also outside seating for warmer days. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Chunky Monkey Bowl Nutty Dragon Chunky Monkey Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service was terrible (rude) and SLOW. It stood there waiting on two smoothies for almost a full 20 minutes. TWENTY MINUTES. I could see a bunch of pick up orders coming through and assume this was the hold up. No one should have to wait twenty minutes for a smoothie. And with zero "sorry for the wait", just a rude blank stare as she set the smoothies on the counter. Would not go back. I miss the old Alchemy. read more

Walk up counter, easy ordering - tons of healthy and delicious options. Don't miss the latkes. The dipping sauces are so amazing. Great casual place. Highly recommend. read more

Review is all about the service because the food here is honestly my FAVORITE but the service has gone downhill. Took my daughter in here today and again the girl taking our order acted insanely put out by us. Could use some better attitude at the counter and this seems like the norm read more

I love berry flavored smoothies, and their cacao blueberry smoothie is one of the best I've had. The cacao is subtle, but it offers a sweetness that I didn't know I was looking for. It has great decor and is a trendy spot, but I can't give it 5 stars simply because of the prices. I love the smoothie and smoothie bowls, but it can't be a regular stop at $10:50 for a 16 oz smoothie. read more

Food is okay! Coffee was okay! Nice atmosphere... But the prices were kind of ridiculous for what it is and the service was not great. Had weird vibes, not very friendly demeanor and made us feel awkward, maybe it's because it was early in the morning but not the most memorable food or experience. I probably won't go back especially for what I paid. Feels a little gentrification vibes. I liked my smoothie bowl but genuinely for what I paid it felt lackluster. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The best place for smoothie bowls in Columbus! While I haven't been to Alchemy Kitchen before, I frequent Alchemy Cafe, and I was excited to try this other location. I easily placed our order online the night before, and we just walked right in and our bowls were ready for us. So convenient and easy! We planned on going to a park to eat, but we noticed a few tables outside the restaurant. The workers were SO friendly and wiped down a table for us and let us bring a chair out to enjoy our bowls out there. The lady helping us was literally so kind, it really made a big difference. As for the bowls, I went for the cherry cheesecake acai bowl, which was awesome! It was super hot outside, so it did lose its integrity a little bit in the heat, but the flavors were still on point. I loved the granola on top, and the cran-pecan no-bakes were so delicious. This is probably more of a fall dish, but I enjoyed it nonetheless in the 90+ heat! My sister went for the nutty dragon, which was straight up beautiful, and she spoke so highly of it too! We love Alchemy, and we were excited to try this new-to-us location. Thanks for your hospitality and awesome bowls, Alchemy!! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cherry Cheesecake Acai Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love Alchemy. It only makes since that I would love their latest location in Grandview. I should also add that if you want me to love your dining establishment, throw a strong gazpacho recipe on the menu. 1.) I love soup. 2.) I love gazpacho... and this one was mighty delicious. The space itself is on the smaller side and parking can be tricky but I would argue it's worth the extra hurdles. We ordered the salmon cashew salad, soup, smoothie (banana, kale, cocoa, peanut butter, etc) and avocado pesto toast garnished with hemp seeds. The avocado toast is very reasonably priced at $3.50 slice and packed with flavor. Oh, did I mention it's pretty too? The prices here are much more reasonable than I've seen at other healthy fresh eats establishments. You'll find a small grab and go case in the front offering bottled juices, avocado chocolate pudding and chia pudding. (Their chia pudding is so darned good) Wishing I packed a cooler for this work trip... read more

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I ate Alchemy cafe in Grandview for the first time and really enjoyed it! The atmosphere was amazing and the service was fast. I had the avocado toast with an egg on top and the PB Power smoothie. I have had trouble finding good smoothies in Columbus, but this one was one of the best so far. I will be back! read more

Super healthy options that taste amazing! Got a green smoothie and a sandwich with bacon subbed for mushrooms. Food came out fast and the inside was super cute and a great place to hang out. It's expensive but about what you'd expect from a smoothie/health food place, and definitely worth it. read more

Stopped in here after a class at CycleBar and got a Green Machine smoothie. It was a very cute little space and perfect for a quick bite. My smoothie was the perfect consistency and was delicious. Ordered at the front and picked up towards the back so we could run back home to start getting ready for a wedding. read more

Expensive trendy fad foods under the guise of being really healthy but for the most part are very high in sugar (which IMO is worse than anything being non organic). Little non bake bites the size of a rounded quarter are $1.75 and four are $5, small tub of avocado chocolate pudding I got was $4.50 for an oddly sweet very creamy unsweetened cocoa baking powder tasting concoction. My smoothie bowl was the Cookie Monster which was a $10 collection of "Banana, cashew butter, vanilla brown rice protein, blue majik, maple, and almond milk. Topped with cookie dough no-bake and cacao nibs." The blue majik is powdered algae extract and colors the bowl of pudding blue. There were gloms of blended congealed banana and the cashew butter gave it a nice thick creamy texture however it was still odd to eat a smoothie from a bowl with a spoon. I'd hate to know the calorie counts on these expensive pseudo health food desserts. Props for selling metal straws and using washable glassware! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cookie Monster bowl - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The first time I visited it was a good experience - had the breakfast burrito and it was amazing. However, the second time I came back the service was incredibly poor. We walked in and noticed there was one other person in the restaurant and she was sitting at a table on her phone. We stood waiting for 5-10 minutes or so waiting for someone from the back to take our order. Then the girl that we thought was a customer, stands up and walks behind the counter to take our order. I'm thinking she was off or about to be and was just helping out. Then it took another 15-20 minutes or so to make an iced matcha....? I did have to wait the first time I came, but it was more crowded. We were the only ones here...bad service. read more

The perfect healthy spot!! I've been going to alchemy for years and it never disappoints. The smoothie bowls are just *chefs kiss* The service is nice & speedy. The atmosphere is charming. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Cookie Monster Smoothie Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Vegan burgers are available Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm for carry-out! I ordered one today and it was amazing, intact, and tasteful, even after sitting in my car for 30 minutes when I finished up errands (it definitely made my car smell like delicious fries!). Very affordable (only $9) experience, and the staff were overall pretty friendly. Might go again since they have a loyalty program! read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Vegan burger with sweet potato waffle fries ($9) - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been to Alchemy twice now and overall I think it's a wonderful choice if you're looking for healthy food at a decent price. The menu is really well-rounded, offering smoothies, smoothie bowls, salads, sandwiches, avo toast, and more. On my first trip, I ordered the Blueberry Almond Butter smoothie bowl. I loved how fresh all the ingredients were, and the flavors were great together. My only hesitation is that I think the base could have been blended a bit more, because my bowl was a little chunky! On my most recent visit I ordered the dijon turkey sandwich, which I was rather impressed with. Although the portion size was relatively small, the sandwich was delicious. I especially loved the cherry dijon dressing - it was salty with just a tad bit of sweetness. So yummy! The little cup of black beans that came on the side was the perfect complement to the meal. Definitely a great place to stop in and grab a smoothie or healthy snack if you're on the go. read more

Alchemy Kitchen - Dijon turkey sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio