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    Black Kahawa

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chelsea S.

    Wanted to try a cafe near my hotel downtown and I'm glad I picked this place. Black Kahawa is hybrid cafe and bar that roasts coffee from East Africa. I learned that the owner had 15 years of experience as a coffee roaster in Tanzia. As great as their alcohol selection looked, I needed caffeine so I went with an iced latte with their signature Zanzibar spice syrup - I really nice blend of spices that the awesome barista listed for me but the only one I remember is cardamon lol. It was really unique and very good with the perfect amount of sweetness. They also have a selection of pastries and sandwiches. They had a variety of seating options - a comfy couch in the front, ample bar seating, and standard table and chairs making it a great place to study or work...or read a book as I chose to spend my time.

    Sheila P.

    Gotta love a coffee shop with only a few items on the menu. No really, I do like it that way. Less of a distraction and more focus on good quality. I had a house latte and my husband had an affogato. Recommend over the other shops in this strip.

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    Saphace A.

    Came on a Saturday morning before running some errands. My friend told me her coworkers like it here so I decided to stop by. I'm not too familiar with parking around here and there were signs saying not to park in front so I parked around the corner on Gay street then walked. It wasn't busy inside but quite a number of customers were sitting out on their patio. I ordered a latte with the Zanzibar spice. I think I paid $10? Pricey but makes sense for downtown. My latte was made within seconds. LOL. The spices were kinda light. Couldn't really taste the spices. I've been to Zanzibar and we have spices at home we got from there so it's def a great idea for a latte! It was nice to support local though! Not sure when I'll be back in this area of town.

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    Carly Q.

    The coffee here is legit. Great atmosphere too. Definitely recommend as a coffee connoisseur.

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    Aja H.

    I went there for a business meeting and experienced coffee the pure way without sugar etc. Not an official coffee connoisseur but I feel like I got the pure caffeine fix as I saved some of my oat milk latte for my boyfriend who tasted it later and said it was really good. I would demote a star for parking but that is not their fault. It will impact their foot traffic though as people don't really work that much downtown and parking is hard to find or high in price. The coffee shop is a shotgun design which is hard to sit and move around so maybe not the place to squat and do work in. I have heard that others have gone for the happy hour and liked it- so we might check that out. I think it would be better when the patio opens. Also the pastries charging $5 and up needs to be reconsidered as they are down the street from Parable who has a pastry chef. It does not compute. Look as to what makes you unique and focus on that instead loves. Hope things go well.

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    Chef G.

    So let's just start with a warm greeting when you walk in topped with a very friendly staff and great food. I got a zanzibar spice cappuccino, hand chicken pie and a cheese Danish. It was fabulous! I found out the owner likes to work with local vendor so he also features a great collection of trail mixes and jeni's Ice cream. For those who prefer a pick me up to their drink he has adult drinks. They also roast their own coffee. A great one stop shop for a peaceful, tasteful, and meaningful yeah morning. Try it

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    Good coffee! Wish they had a few more pastry items to select from, but still a great place to go!

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    Favorite coffee place. Small coffee menu but the only thing you need to order is the Zanzibar latte. So good. Worth the money

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    My daily coffee fix. The staff is super cheerful and helpful, the coffee is great, and always a good time

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    Very friendly staff and the coffee is amazing. I had an iced latte with a spice they have there. It was very good. Great location as well.

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    The coffee is amazing and the service is awesome!!! The best freshly roasted coffee in Columbus!

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    Steph’s Way

    Steph’s Way

    4.9
    (15 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    A local Black owned business on the west side! They have a full menu that I want to try but it is…read morealready high on my list from what I've tried already! They have daily specials! Including $1.25 wings on Wednesday! The wings were amazing and the Italian sausage was perfect! As messy as the Italian sausage looks, it stayed in tack and for those who like spicy foods, the Italian sausage was spicy! But not overpowering, which is a good thing. The fries were also great! I ate them with a side of BBQ sauce (which is typically my go to). I will be back! I would recommend calling ahead to order!

    Operating out of one of two windows at Cypress Kitchen in Franklinton (177 S Cypress), Steph's Way…read moreis a great addition to the neighborhood. It's right across from the Franklinton library branch. Their menu is pretty extensive with lots of staples (Nashville chicken sandwich, burgers, fries, tacos, and wings). We tried wings because they advertised a special for $1.50 per wing on Wednesday night. They have a ton of sauce options. We went with Nashville hot, Steph's Way, and toxic sauce for the cauliflower bites. Portions were fantastic for the price. The Nashville hot was my favorite. Not too hot with just enough kick. The Steph's Way was a bit salty, but had a nice lemony flavor. All wing meat was cooked perfectly. Food is cooked to order and they will text you when ready. I can't wait to come back to try their other sauces and menu items.

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    Carmel Coated Concessions

    Carmel Coated Concessions

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    It is a pleasure to write a review for caramel coated concessions LLC I really like the location…read moreand I was able to park in a good spot. The food was amazing the beef hot dog called the grizzly dog the loaded nachos are big enough for two people to eat and the funnel cake they need to be at the fair with those funnel cakes they were very good. All the pricing was great and I visited them at 7:15 p.m. and they closed at 8:00 pm and they still had the same quality and portions of food as if I had been there when they open at 1:00 p.m. Coming so close to closing time I thought that they would say they were out of funnel cakes or out of something but they weren't and it was well worth visiting this food truck. I wish them the best of luck with their continued success!##

    Looks delicious and locally (and Black) owned! They are very active on their Facebook page and you…read morecan book. I don't think they have a physical location but, they are very responsive and quick. If they do have a physical location, I missed it (sorry!) They have a new address coming up in a few weeks. They do catering which is sweet for both young and old. Definitely a treat for all ages! These cakes are so creative and fun! Honestly, they should be more than the price they are charging, seriously. I rarely say that as the Mr. Krabs I am but, seriously, they are charging State Fair prices for gourmet funnel cakes. They should be double if you ask me especially since they are big, shareable, and customizable. Currently, as of yesterday, they wrote, "Don't miss this summers introductory rate for our new trailer! Inquire now!! CarmelConcessions@gmail.com" so you know I have to slide in the DM! Support local businesses! Support Black-owned businesses :)

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    PINS MECHANICAL - some Saturdays every month. Check SFF and our Social pages for updates
    PINS MECHANICAL - some Saturdays every month. Check SFF and our Social pages for updates
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    Cookies and Cream and Summer Delite Funnel Cakes
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    Taqueria La Morena

    Taqueria La Morena

    4.8
    (4 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I am a taco lover. So I'm always looking for the best Taco truck are business. I've been searching…read morearound the city for the best Taco's's and I thought I found the best Until I stumbled upon this gem let me tell ya these are the best Tacos in the city by far and they are so sweet and the service is amazingly fast due to how busy they are. Trust you will not be disappointed

    Taco Truck Extravaganza 2010 continues with our adventure to Whitehall this afternoon. Hoping that…read morethe taco trucks would find us, instead of going by the Alive or Yelp guides (just testing the chaos theory, folks - the Alive article and the Yelp lists are wonderful), we happened upon Taqueria La Morena right about the time we were going to pass out from hunger (no, really - I kept forgetting to "go" at green lights...). Turns out, this taco truck has only been open a couple weeks - and it's a newbie definitely worth checking out. So, we ordered something similar to what we got at La Super Torta II (the last taco truck on this summer of taco wonderment): here, we got one each carne asade taco, cabra (goat) torta, and a pineapple drink, the name of which sadly escapes me. The tacos were good (I liked the chorizo ones at La Super Torta better), but the torta here was outstanding - five stars. The bread was slightly less condensed than at the last taco truck, making it easier to eat, and the cabra meat was so tender and delicious... The torta also had shredded raddish and cilantro, and the owner (I assume) was kind enough to provide us with three types of hot sauce, all of which were too hot for me, but which the boy thoroughly enjoyed (esp. the habanero). There were also plentiful freshly cut limes for all of our food. The man who I'm guessing is the owner was really nice - I will have to ask the boy what his name was, as they were conversing in Spanish and I know possibly the least Spanish of any American ever (fail, considering that I'm around Mexican guys so much). Anyway, the owner's family was hanging out and the boy had a conversation with him and another man about where to find charcoal roasted goat in Cbus (apparently nowhere - but if you know a place, PLEASE let me know!). This was a really great random find in Whitehall. Like I said, La Morena is new - the food is excellent and the service is friendly and nice - so if you're in the neighborhood, show them some love. Support your local businesses - and your local taco trucks! Taco trucks forever!!

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