Hard to decide which was better, the food or the people. Everything homemade with absolute care. You know your sandwich is going to be great when they are mixing up a batch of dough right in front of you. Got the traditional breakfast roll and was blown away. Brought one back for my wife and she suggested we go back and beg for the roll recipe! Would drive back to Columbus six hours just for the sandwiches! read more

I ordered takeout for lunch from Cravings. The veggie sandwich was quite good. However, the tomato soup is rank. Also, no ketchup in the to-go bag for the fries. For that matter, no napkins either! Anyhow, could be better. read more

Note: The Fancy Ham and Cheese is on both the breakfast and lunch menus. This is your clue that you need to order this. Let me say it again, you need to order this! Over and above the ham and cheddar, the caramelized onions and honey goat cheese fancify this sandwich into the upper echelon of local sandwiches Not to be *completely* overshadowed, the Cravings Club delivered, anchored by chicken and bacon and accented with cheddar and some shaved apple Brussels sprouts slaw. They could have named this one fancy, too. Homefries were a good complement to both. I would have preferred them with a little more salt, but the aioli and ketchup options helped out. Cravings doesn't have a large menu, but it's apparent that they take great care to nail the selections they do have. read more

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We waited 45 minutes for a tomato bisque, a grilled cheese, and a club sandwich. That's not a typo. Three basic cafe items. 45 minutes. What made it worse was that there were people who came in after us got their food before us. My wife and I had to "check in" 3 times over 45min to get our food and by the time they were ready with our food we had to ask for a to go bag because we had to go back to work. This was my first time at this place, there was not a long line or a lot of people in the cafe. There just is no reasonable explanation for the delay and lack of communication. Save yourself the wait and skip this place for lunch. So disappointed. read more

Was too hungry to let my phone eat first, but I ordered the basil chicken salad sandwich and it was delicious! The honey mint iced green tea was perfect too and I enjoyed a bite of the pasta salad side my mom ordered too. Cute little place with a decent amount of seats inside. Street parking available and it was easy to find a spot on a Friday at lunch time. read more

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So it's raining and I walked a mile to come grab breakfast as the hotel staff told me if I wanted breakfast this was THE spot - I walked in and the lady behind the counter couldn't make eye contact - when I said "oh - no breakfast?" she laughed and was zero help "any idea where I may be able to go to grab breakfast?" another snort "nope". All righty - the hotel is a spot where airlines hang - and we go out to eat a lot .... I mean you'd think this type of clientele would be wanted in a spot - guess not. Onward to a spot that can be sub polite at least. Hey - I have no idea if their food is any good - didn't get past the attitude at the register (funny - walked into a local place to spend some money and asked them about breakfast - your name was mentioned again - Told them what happened - wanna know what your locals said "Yeah - they can be a bit moody over there" and looked at each other and laughed - it's NOT the flex you think it is to have this type of reputation. read more

This place is a joke. I and a couple of coworkers showed up at about ten to noon to have some coffee and discuss a few business matters. We were not allowed to sit in the dining area unless we ordered food. Fair enough. Even before we walked in, one of my co workers and I were going to order food to go after the meeting with the third coworker. So I offered to just order the food up front, but we were told we were still not allowed to sit in the dining area unless we ate in the dining area. We did our meeting on the designated bench, truncated by the unwillingness to afford us any basic human decency to sit in the dining area even though we had ordered the coffee. Here's the absolutely crazy part...the dining area was completely EMPTY the entire time we were there. Noon. During business lunch in downtown. My coworker and I ended up buying lunch somewhere else. I have never left a Yelp review, and never felt compelled to leave one until now. The lack of courtesy and common sense and any wherewithal business sense is baffling. Avoid this place like the plague. The food could be manna from heaven, but I would rather give money to Satan than these people. read more

Always solid lunch choice, specials are awesome and the mystery dessert with a coffee is a win! read more

Cravings Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The chicken salad sandwich has amazing flavor! I paid $3 extra for sourdough bread instead of the brioche bun.

17 dollars for a egg on a roll with home fries and a couple slices of tomatoes?? oh and an up charge for Garlic Aoili which is just mayonnaise with some seasoning added to it. Really felt cheated after eating here. read more

Cravings Cafe - garlic Aoli - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious and fast breakfast! Small shop so it could get Busy fast. The home fries were really good. read more

Cravings Cafe - Delicious and fast breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ordered on recommendation the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Good price and friendly staff and cozy little place.

This is the cutest little downtown cafe ever. I'm so glad I randomly stopped in with a friend when I did. While the dine-in service is still on hold due to COVID, the takeout experience was fast, friendly, and once I got home to eat, it was delicious. I ordered a hot coffee with lavender (my favorite) and the breakfast burrito. It didn't take too long to be prepared and once ready, they wrapped it up really tight so it would stay warm during my walk back home. The burrito was great as it was, I didn't need to add meat or anything. Lightly scrambled eggs, this amazing crispy potato cake thing, cheese, and salsa. Simple and yummy! I would order this again in a heartbeat. While this spot is currently only open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I'm so glad to see that they're still open and operating. I'll certainly be swinging by again soon. read more

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The perfect casual breakfast spot! Delicious food, friendly service and cozy vibe. Do not miss the home fries with aioli! read more

Cravings Cafe - Veggie Scramble and home fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I came here on a Friday a little before 9am for some breakfast. It wasn't busy, although I'm sure a lot of people come all the time for a quick breakfast or lunch throughout the day. There were two others dining in here and I saw a guy come in to grab coffee to go. I went up to the counter and ordered the burrito with a coffee. I added almond milk to my coffee which was fantastic! Great price for coffee. Seemed cheaper than Starbucks. The cup I got was the size of a grande. Lasted me a few hours. The burrito was filling! It had potatoes, eggs, pico de Gallo, and I added bacon. The potatoes still had a nice crunch to them. At a little over $8, I probably can't come often but it was a nice treat! Loved the space though! High ceilings, lots of natural light, earthy, plants all over, and lots of brown colors. Service was great! The lady greeted me with a smile! Their menu isn't extensive but I don't need a lot to impress me. They have baked goods as well and juices. Their coffee is from Thunderkiss which is a pretty good coffee, in my opinion. Can't wait to return again! read more

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I never posts Yelp reviews, but this place was so good, I had to redownload the app! I ordered the Fancy Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwich and a Blueberry Goat Cheese cookie. This was probably one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. It had a perfect amount of goat cheese and caramelized onions! The toasted sourdough really elevated the sandwich!! I will definitely be back. P.S. the Honey Mint Jasmine Green Tea was fantastic as well. Cravings Cafe is 100% worth the stop. read more

Cravings Cafe - Fancy Grilled Ham and Cheese and Blueberry Goat Cheese Cookie - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've passed by this place a lot before moving to downtown. This morning, after lamenting that there are very few breakfast places downtown, I remembered Cravings and now here we are, iced tea and sammie in hand. I want to say a few disclosures before we get any further -- no shade thrown at Dan the Baker. His team knows their way around a brioche no prob. Now, moving on. The food is straightforward. No frills, outside of the emphasis on locally produced ingredients, from their bread to their coffee. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. A handful of regulars came in and I enjoyed that neighborly ambiance usually reserved for the burbs or small towns. I wanted to be part of that some day. They make their own syrups and from what I can conclude, their own sauces and aioli as well. (The best places do). The BLT&E I ordered for myself came on a brioche bun from DtB. While it was gorgeous in and of itself, I don't think it's the best choice for this sandwich. Brioche is delicate and layered and buttery and all those things are wonderful! But even with the toasted top and bottom, anything placed within brioche with any amount of liquid will seep into the bread and create a soggy texture (and quickly). Also (here's the sacrilegious part) I think the bun is too much for the sandwich. The focus is all on the bread, and little space left on the palate to enjoy the inside bits. I would suggest perhaps a crunchier bread, thinner, with a bit more fortitude for sandwich making. I'm sure Dan can bake one up for you. As far as the innards are concerned l, tasty, cooked well, good proportions of tomato, greens, aioli, and bacon. Usually not big on thick cut bacon, but this is cooked well and adds excellent texture to the sandwich. The price was reasonable for the entree especially if you take into consideration paying people livable wages and the cost of local products (support local however your can!) Finally, I ordered the jasmine green tea with half the amount of honey mint syrup they put in it and it was perfect! Would honestly just go back for tea, or see if they are open to experimenting with other bread varieties. read more

Cravings Cafe - a wooden bench and a potted plant - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

went to try on December 8th. Yelp page said nothing about dining area closed. this is the main reason for the lower star rating and will definitely try again when dining is open. ( just not a fan of car eating ) Started with the regular Burger added bacon. The flavor was good and everything on it was fresh. As a side tried their ouse chips these are really good and was piping hot. lastly was the Cravings Club this was a better sandwich, I really liked the Shaved apple Brussels sport slaw that was on the sandwich. What really made these two sandwich stand out was the Toasted Brioche Buns it was the perfect bun to hold everything together. The hours are very limited so make sure you get there between these times Monday - Friday 7:30am-2:30 pm. read more

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Cute place downtown in the midst of high rise work buildings. Only open for early breakfast through lunch. They have staples on their menu everyday, however, also do daily specials which are always great. And you don't want to miss on their daily baked goods either because they're top notch. Usually it's various cookies or bars available, however, on Fridays, they always have "bronuts" or brioche donuts (and sometimes brioche cinnamon rolls). So good. Sometimes it's classic flavors like cinnamon sugar or sprinkles and other weeks, it's fun flavors like blueberry. The staff is extremely friendly and nice as well. read more

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Got the breakfast roll 2.0. Can't say it's the best roll I've had but it was certainly not bad. Felt a little too big and oily for my taste but overall it's good if you want to get a quick bite. But hey what do I know, I'm just a little pig read more

Cravings Cafe - Inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food is amazing. Always top notch. I wish I could say the same for the service. there are some very rude people working there that makes it a turn off to venture in. read more

Absolutely delicious!! The coffee was perfect, a truly amazing cup of coffee. We enjoyed the Brioche Sandwich and Breakfast Burrito. A super cute sitting area and wonderful staff. Highly recommend!Breakfast Burrito read more

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So good. The home fries were the best I have ever had. Did not have coffee but the food was on point.

Ok, first thing you need to know about Cravings Cafe: if they have bronuts when you go, GET THE BRONUTS. They are brioche donuts with rotating flavors, and I've never been disappointed when I order one. They are open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. The breakfast/lunch sandwiches are served on their delicious brioche rolls. If you follow them on Instagram/Facebook, they will post weekly specials that are available all day. I've had a few of the specials so far (hello pimento chicken sandwich) and I'm always happy with my order. If you want something other than a sandwich, there are breakfast burritos, smoothies, and salads on the menu too. Parking can be tricky during the week, but it is super easy to find parking on Saturday. I'd recommend trying Craving Cafe, even if you do have to park and walk a little bit. The delicious food is worth it. read more

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Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The menu is limited but both the classic and Italian breakfast sandwiches were amazing. Highly recommended! read more

They cook with love here. I'm currently in Columbus for the first time and needed a great breakfast sandwich. Luckily, this spot was just a 3 minute walk away. I'm very happy with my decision. The breakfast roll 2.0 was amazing; seasoned bacon and deliciousness were clearly priorities that I can agree with. I'd highly recommend this spot -- I'll say it again, they cook with love here read more

I've walked past this place more than a few things, and finally decided to try it out for lunch. I got a burger and fries since you can't really go wrong with that. I liked the brioche bun and thousand island type dressing on the burger. The fries were more like home fries which I liked as well. It's a small place only open during the week, but if you take your food to go; there's some really nice outdoor seating across the street near the police headquarters. Great little spot to eat outside when the weather is nice. read more

This was an event for sure! It was mainly trying to find a parking spot so Gwen and I could have breakfast today. Took us a while but was well worth the effort! Small place but was so cool inside and it had the best food! I had the Avocado toast with a side of Greek hash browns and a superb cup of coconut cream coffee - hot! I was so impressed with the flavors and the presentation was so pretty I actually (almost) hates to eat it! No, not really I dug right in! Toast was just crispy enough and the avocado plus the feta and red onion was perfect. I really liked the hash tho it was a tiny bit salty, but the capers added a great touch I could forgive the little bit of salt! Topped off with the coffee !!- yum! If you are anywhere within several miles of downtown and looking for breakfast or lunch definitely swing by. It was worth parking in a garage! read more

Cravings Cafe - Avocado toast with a side of Greek hash - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good location. Plenty of foot traffic from workers and the condos/apartments being built left and right. Several metered spots along the streets for those not working or living downtown. The space inside is nice. Wood, white paint, exposed brick - the perfect trifecta, IMO. Introduced myself to Matt, the owner and chef, a very nice gentleman. The gal manning the front of house was also pleasant and polite. I'm glad Matt was able to keep the Cravings alive, after closing a few years ago. I picked the Downtown Smash Burger, a new offering to their menu, subbing for their Cheesesteak, perhaps? 1/4 lb. ground beef from Butcher & Grocer (in Grandview), American cheese, onion, pickle, and Craving's special sauce. Get a hamburger without fries, Gwen! NOT. Shoestring is the offering, here. Neat change from the mundane. Fantastic taste. Fresh-as-the-dickens, made in house, brioche bun. Soft and full of flavor (Craving's makes theirs with butter, mmmm)!! The special sauce was nothing negatively overwhelming, which I like. I want to taste the meat and bread, NOT be overtaken by any liquid. And the fries were delightful! Crisped, yet many still soft. A slight dusting of parmesan, fresh garlic (loved!), insanely good! read more

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YUM! I went here for breakfast and was extremely impressed with the meal i received. I had the special of the day which was a breakfast torta. It was amazing and all of the ingredients were fresh. I also split a white chocolate pistachio donut with my husband. It was super fluffy and had the most amazing flavor. I really enjoyed the honey jasmine green tea as well. The staff was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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What a great find! I am so happy we stumbled upon this location on a Monday around 1pm. It's in a great in downtown Columbus. The atmosphere is very trendy- I love the exposed brick wall. On a chilly day after the lunch rush, this place wasn't busy, so we got our food fairly quickly. I had the Chicken Club and WOW was it delicious. The rosemary aioli is was really sold me and it definitely met my expectations. The best part, however, was the shoestring fries. They are absolutely addictive! I could eat a plate of just those and be perfectly happy. If you don't work downtown, parking is a bit challenging- there are some metered spots nearby, and there's also a garage a couple of blocks down from the restaurant. All in all, this was a delicious lunch stop, and I will definitely come back! read more

Cravings Cafe - Cravings Club with shoestring fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's really great to see this place back open again. When I lived in Italian Village, it was sad to see them go, and while this place isn't the most convenient place for a lot of people outside of the downtown work world, I'd highly suggest stopping in. The space itself is much larger than the past one, which isn't saying a lot since there was only one or two tables in there before, but it's much easier to dine in now. They rotate a few of their baked goods, and since I can only get there on Saturdays, I guess I'll have to miss out on the Bronuts that are some of my favorites. Hopefully, they can get these going every day they are open at some point. The breakfast sandwich is just as good as I remember with a crazy good rosemary aioli that my girlfriend and I both loved. There does seem to be a lot of bread to sandwich, but the brioche is so light and fluffy that you won't really notice. I also had to order a cinnamon bun, and it has to be one of my favorite pastries in town. The frosting is so much creamier than other places - highly addictive. I'd imagine this spot isn't the easiest to get to during the work week if you aren't actually within walking distance based off my other experiences with cafes and restaurants down there. However, if you live in Grandview or the surrounding area like myself, it should be pretty easy to park right down there on a Saturday, and it only takes 5-10 minutes to get there. I was a little worried about whether they would reopen based on how long the cafe was closed, but it makes me happy that they followed through with their promise to customers and themselves. If you never had the chance to journey to Italian Village for these great pastries, sandwiches, and cookies, do yourself a favor and go check them out now! read more

Cravings Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cravings Cafe occupies a spot just up the street from the LeVeque, and directly across Front Street from the new city building. It's a relatively small and modest space, but bright and airy, and both the proprietors and the space itself exude a warm friendliness. Per their menu, they have both breakfast and lunch offerings; a mix of sandwiches, salads, and soup of the day, plus there were two scone options and a cookie option sitting on the counter when I walked in. The baked breakfast options rotate, depending on day of the week, so keep that in mind (I'll post a photo next time I'm there). I was there late in the afternoon looking for a pick-me-up to get me through the rest of the workday, so I went with a cup of Thunderkiss coffee and a Mexican chocolate cookie. Thunderkiss is one of the better locally-roasted coffee beans, and so it was no surprise that it was a flavorful cup of coffee, but more importantly the cookied was damned fine. Not too sugary, a tad bittersweet, and with a hint of chili pepper; it's the kind of cookie I will definitely be back for again. Cravings Cafe is in a part of the downtown short on food offerings in general, and particularly short on non-chain offerings, so it's a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I expect I'll be back here a lot, and if you work downtown, or are staying at the nearby LeVeque, you should consider coming, too. read more

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Cravings is one of my favorite cafés in Columbus. Nearly everything they serve is made from scratch and it shows. They were a favorite of ours when they were in Italian Village and we're thrilled to see them open again, now in an up and coming part of downtown. Their menu is focused and tight, perfect for the downtown lunch crowd as you'll never wait more than 10-15 minutes for your food (and often you'll have it in less than 10). They also do daily specials so there's always something new to try. Cravings is exactly what we need more of in Columbus: delicious scratch made food served with a lot of love. read more

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I'd heard about the burger and needed to check it out. I like thin smash patties a lot more than big, greasy, thick burgers, and Cravings has a smash burger. It's pretty good. Two thin and crispy patties dripping with melted American cheese and red onions (I left off the pickles) on a quality sturdy bun. Not the best I've had, but solidly good. It came with shoestring fries, the thinnest fries I think I've ever had. They tasted nice and the thinness led to a satisfying crispiness because they really had no insides that could get soggy. However, I think they were a little too thin, as eating one at a time would have taken all afternoon and grabbing a handful was a little hard to handle and to dip in ketchup. Overall, good food. I'd go back for lunch again. The space is nice. Nice wood floors, comfortable tables and chairs. The main wall of the dining room is unfinished and it looks a little abandoned-buildingy, but fine, whatever. Service was good. Counter service, but someone brings your food to your table. The woman who brought me mine was friendly and brought me napkins and ketchup. A beer would have been nice to wash down that burger, but no license. A La Croix was probably a better choice for lunch on a work day anyway, and since they're only open for breakfast and lunch, beer is probably not in the cards for the future. Solid experience. Cravings adds some nice diversity to the downtown lunchtime options and I'm glad they opened down here. I will be back. read more

I don't have much to say except that Cravings is a cute spot and I had the best breakfast sandwich I've had in a long time. Everything about it was delicious especially the bread. Great service too! read more

Popped in for lunch. Very busy, good to see. I ordered 2 drinks and a meal for take away, took about 25 minutes. Everything was delicious! read more

The cafe inside is charming and the food is delicious! I had the turkey spinach special with a hot tea and it was cooked perfectly and gotten to me very quickly. I love the seating options and I think I'll bar back to snag one of their pastries because they looked delicious! read more

Food wise, I got cold brew with pumpkin and French toast to eat back at my hotel. Both were delicious!!! It is a great space to bring a friend and I would get takeout again. For context: I Went here to work on some grading for the morning but it turns out they don't have wifi :( I understand the concept but was disappointed because I just considered that a given for coffee shops. Giving it 5 stars because not having wifi shouldn't be a reason you don't visit read more

Somehow, this was our first visit to Cravings. Let me just tell you - we have been missing out. We ordered a chai tea, coconut cream cold brew (), a blueberry bronut, and two breakfast rolls - one with a side of Greek hash. My husband and I both agreed that the breakfast rolls were maybe the best ones we've ever had - with thick cut bacon, melted cheese, an awesome aioli, a farm fresh egg & the best, butteriest brioche bun. It was obvious that Lindsay and her husband care deeply about their restaurant and work hard to keep it maintained as a beautiful experience and high-quality dining at an extremely reasonable price. I can't wait to be back and make Cravings Cafe a staple visit of our downtown brunch dates. read more

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