I stopped in here yesterday morning on my way out of town and snagged a quick croissant breakfast…read moresandwich. Service was quick though maybe not the most energetic bunch. The place was cozy enough to have sat down and poke at my breakfast if I had had the time though, for sure. The breakfast sandwich was a bit of an oddity. I guess they must be pre-made because they couldn't do the bagel sandwich with egg... but the croissant they could? Doesn't exactly scream fresh... Also, when I get a croissant, I expect it to be, you know, croissant sized. This thing was smaller than an English muffin (which explains why it was $3.80). I will say though... that thing was TASTY. I wish I had more than 4 bites because it was delicious, without being greasy or anything like that with the sausage on it. The iced Buckeye latte was also equally solid (white mocha, peanut butter, etc.). It was coffee, chocolate, and just hints of peanut butter here and there. I'm not much one for peanut butter too often, but I found this to be really enjoyable. All in all, a little less "I don't want to be here" vibe from the staff and the whole egg on the sandwich thing give me some hesitation here. I'd definitely stop in again when I'm in town, but I don't think it would be my first choice necessarily (OK, the latte might be).

I do enjoy this local coffee shop but the only downside is their drive-thru. It's the worst you'll…read moreever experience. Fact: If there are more than four cars, you can expect waiting 20 minutes to get through. No exaggeration. And then they have the audacity to request a tip making me late to work!

Quick coffee in the AM. Went twice when visiting & staying across the street. Great choice of…read morelattes & homemade syrups plus some name brand too. They do have some breakfast pastries too. I had a white chocolate raspberry scone & it was tasty. Nice staff & great coffee!

I saw good ratings so I thought I would give it a try. As I stepped in, I smelled coffee…read moreimmediately. The smell was so good. This place gave me a hipster vibe. There was already a line there. When it was my turn, I ordered an iced matcha latte with whole milk and vanilla syrup. While waiting for my drink, I saw how they made the matcha and I already knew this was not gonna be great. They mixed the matcha powder with hot water in a plastic cup. Typically, matcha powder should be whisked in a bowl with hot water. The brand of milk they were using was also not one of my favorite milk brand. I got the drink and it was so mediocre. Not matcha taste and no sweetness from vanilla syrup. Additionally, no creamy taste because of the milk they used. Overall, would not recommend anyone getting matcha here.

Apropos to nothing, I love coming to Columbus and the Clintonville neighborhood. Of course the time…read morechange is a bit of a jolt. B'ham is on CDT and Columbus is on 1977. Been coming to Cup O' Joe for years. It's always been a busy hub of local activity. So busy that they renovated and expanded. That guy knows what I'm going to say next. Alas. It's still pretty cool. Not sure what the penguin thing is about, but I'll roll with it. The service is walk-up counter with a single line - sorta. Not sure what karmic payback I'm enduring, but it was apparently the first time the customer in front of me had ever ordered coffee. Speaking about the coffee, it is really good. One nice thing about a place that does this type of volume is that there is always a freshly brewed cup on the way. The food is just so so. I got the lemon poppyseed muffin (got to explain why I didn't pass a certain test somehow). The ambiance is good. I always pickup a copy of the Clintonville Spotlight to see what the latest elementary school drama is about. Hint, tetherball ropes are fraying. Where will ever find $5 in our budget? Got to run. The hardware just opened and I have some renegade civic service to perform.

Tons of coffee, espresso, and tea drinks here. Great place to work and study while having a drink…read more There is also a couch area with books, games, and old videos. Employees are very kind and helpful. Many flavors to customize your drink with and special seasonal menus. Some light breakfast items like bagels, muffins, and pastries. I got a quad espresso and a rice crispy treat. Both were great. Relaxed atmosphere.

This place is probably one of the best little hidden gems in Columbus and I think I know a few…read morereasons why. There is no sign on the building and the sidewalk sign they have out front is so faded it's almost completely blank. But let me tell you, it's worth the hunt to find Honey Cup. We got an iced coffee which was perfectly balanced and not too sharp (you know what I mean) and it was served with finely chipped ice which IMO is the best way to drink and iced coffee. My partner got a hot vanilla latte and it was rich and creamy with warm notes from the vanilla. Both drinks cost around $12, which is a decent price IMO. The atmosphere is supposed to be sort of kitschy and fun, but TBH it just made me feel like I was drinking coffee in my grandma's garage. I'm not taking stars off because the coffee was *THAT* good and the service was also excellent but I can't relax in a fabric chair from the thrift store. I don't care how cute it is. Those are my personal tiny gripes, the coffee and service is excellent!

I hate leaving a review like this because I genuinely enjoy supporting small businesses, but I also…read morethink honest feedback can be helpful. First, I want to say that I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The music was great, the space is beautiful, and the location is convenient and easy to get to. I originally ordered a latte and asked if they had a milk alternative. I was told they make their own oat milk in house, which sounded great. I then asked if they could tell me whether it was gluten-free. I ask this at every coffee shop because I have to avoid gluten, and I've always found that staff are happy to check ingredients or packaging when there's an allergy or dietary concern. Unfortunately, they told me they didn't know if it was gluten-free and weren't sure how to find out. Because of that, I decided to order a cold brew instead. About five minutes later, I was called back up and told they were out of cold brew. At that point, my only real option was a plain iced coffee. It was disappointing to visit a new coffee shop and not be able to order either of the two drinks I came in hoping to get. More than anything, I think this highlighted an opportunity for improvement. It would be helpful if staff knew the ingredients in the products they serve, especially when customers ask about allergens, and if inventory was communicated before orders were taken. I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended. I wanted to love this place because it has a lot going for it, and I hope these are things that can be improved.

Super cute space. They have breakfast items from bagel with cream cheese or lox to breakfast…read moresandwich. The bagels are pretty good and they have a nice schmear; many flavors of cream cheese too. I got the spiced vanilla latte and honey latte, and both were pretty good tbh. Only qualm is that they add the honey after they pour the shot so in an iced latte it just remains solidified honey and it's not mixed in at all. If I had to critique I would say pls fix this order of operations, bc otherwise this is just a plain latte with honey chunks. They have free wifi and a pretty good amount of seating, but I'd imagine this gets pretty full during say finals or midterms for OSU. Overall do recommend especially for a nice coffee.

On our mission to try every coffee shop in the city, our next stop was Mission Coffee! I ordered an…read moreiced ube latte, naturally, and my husband got the iced pandan latte. It was his first time trying anything pandan flavored, and he really loved the earthiness and sweetness. My ube latte was pretty good, but not sweet enough. I had to add a Splenda, which isn't the end of the world, but overall everything was delicious.

This tiny little sliver of a coffee shop delivers on price and quality…read more We stopped in for an iced coffee and a matcha. Both drinks cost around $12, which to me is fair market price. The match was delicious; rich and creamy and not grassy-tasting like some matchas. The iced coffee was perfectly balanced. Service was awesome, the vibe of the place was cool, deliberate, and precise. Note: this isn't a hangout space. There is literally room for you to get your drink and get out. They have some small cafe tables on the sidewalk but don't plan to spend the day

Had them on my list a while and decided to come early after a morning workout class…read more It's pretty small. One barista. The woman in front of me ordered a bunch of drinks for her coworkers so it slowed them down a bit but I wasn't in a hurry! Ordered a vanilla latte. Solid tasting espresso. Great option around here! They get regulars here too. Love to see a neighborhood coffee shop!

Colin's new-ish space is inside of The Daily Growler (RIP Golden Bear plaza). It was an entirely…read moredifferent experience than when I had last been a customer years ago. The iced banana bread latte was amazing (not too sweet) and service was so friendly and cheerful. It got my morning off to a great start. They don't serve the breakfast sandwiches anymore, but they do have a few types of breakfast pastries and toasted bagels. I am glad I gave it another try and wish I had returned much earlier.

Specifically came here for their February special, the cherry mocha! It did not disappoint! Colin's…read morefunctions out of the Daily Growler in UA. Lots of parking available in the plaza. The staff was so kind, worked quickly and were easy to chat with. I enjoy their large menu with specialty lattes, and the staff said you can always ask for old specials if you really loved something. I also like the option to text your order in on your way. Definitely a cute spot and I'll be returning soon!

I found this location quite by accident. I was coming home from test driving cars and turned down…read morethe wrong road and noticed a cute coffee store. It had a drive thru so... zip zip... i went right that way. Ordering was easy. Barista at window cheerful. Gave me my java and off I went. Took a sip and went yum. Looked at the cup and only then did I notice it was Boston Stoker. Yum. Great coffee

Great coffee cafe! Super friendly staff. Comfortable and relaxing environment. Nice selection and…read morea couple food items. This is a place I'll remember to stop again when in the area.