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Lives up to the stars right here on Yelp. We have the cooked butter late and the pistachio matcha. The chef came out and had some niceties with my kids (possibly Emmett himself). Small little dining area. Loved both drinks. Also they have the best tots in town. The breakfast burrito was $ and the lox was a nice change on a toasted bun rather than a bagel. Yeah baby yeah! Shagadelic
Visiting Columbus... my home town and was downtown and searched on Yelp for a place for breakfast. This restaurant caught my eye. It is not directly downtown but close. It is a small place but inviting. I had breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, tater tots with salsa on the side. The burrito was presented beautifully, well seasoned and filling. I also had a delicious Latte with oatmilk. The café was bright and had a nice window view. This is on my list to return to try other menu items.
10/10 Everything was amazing!!! The atmosphere and staff were top tier. Perfect brunch spot with coffee. I loved the emmything! The everything bagel was delicious!! The orange juice was fresh squeezed and sooo good!! Needless to say everything was eggcelent
Great food on our visit! We went on a Sunday while checking out German Village. We didn't know there was also seating in the back, which was perfect with our 3 kids. The girls who served us were really sweet, and the food came quickly. You can tell this is a loved shop in the neighborhood. We felt like we were locals, and a part of the community just eating food here. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill spot, great drinks and food, and to bring your kids.
I'm obsessed with this business. I love it so much I went twice while in Columbus for two days. The other location (ambiance) is significantly nicer. All the food is in to go containers and the other location uses real plates/mugs... But the customer service here was on point! The breakfast burrito is worth every penny and kudos to the barista when I asked which is better matcha or chai latte? She said, let me make you my favorite drink, it's a mix of both. It was delicious.
Vibe is always a 10/10. Definitely worth the line/ wait for a good table outside on a nice day. The latte definitely could use less milk but was still good. Sandwich and tots were amazing as always. A columbus breakfast staple!
Updated review... still fantastic on all three pillars of taste, vibes, and staff! Get. The. Burrito.
It's a really small spot next to Moses and next to Blackbird. 3 small two tops and 3 4 tops inside and a few outside patio spots. The staff taking the orders is warm and friendly. Ordered an overnight oats, smooth as butta oat milk latte, turmeric ginger tea, breakfast burrito with a side of tots ($5 add on) and a south high side salad with a fried egg ($2 add on) over hard. I wanted an avocado too, but it's $3 for probably a half of an avocado, more highway robbery. Seems insane to be paying $5 for tots and $2 for an egg. Inflation is high and prevalent here and rolling to the consumer. $61.29 for brunch. They are out of their chocolate chip cookies just after 11am. The smooth as butta oat milk latte is good, the tumeric ginger tea isn't too bad. The overnight oats with the chi and honey is pretty good. It's simple, but tasty. The south high side salad is so-so. The falafel is fresh, but extremely rock hard on the outside. The breakfast burrito was good, lots of eggs, tots, a bit of prosciutto, avocado and cheese. It was well stuffed and filling with the tots inside as well as on the sides. Cleaning discarded plates was quick. The service was good, although it's fast casual dining and minimal interaction.
Always a great meal here! When we drive from the DC area to Chicago we stop here for lunch and it never is a wrong choice. It was cold this time through so we ordered ahead and got it to go. Amazing as usual!
Excellent experience at Emmett's! I've been wanting to try this place due to the wonderful reviews. It didn't disappoint! The breakfast burrito and homemade salsa was full of flavor and texture with fluffy eggs and crunchy tator tots. My friend ordered a sandwich and it looked incredible. She loved it. I want to return and try it as well. It had chorizo, a runny egg, pickled onions and arugula, I can't remember the name of it, sorry! Bright and airy space in German Village--found street parking in front of Local Cantina. Definitely a fan!
18 days ago
6 months ago
I stopped in here because I had some extra time to kill before going into the office. I'm glad I did! The Lox was delicious! And the drip coffee was also strong and delicious. Free refills too so I'll be wired for the day. Friendly staff. Fast service. The establishment was very clean. Plenty of street parking. read more
1 year ago
Lives up to the stars right here on Yelp. We have the cooked butter late and the pistachio matcha. The chef came out and had some niceties with my kids (possibly Emmett himself). Small little dining area. Loved both drinks. Also they have the best tots in town. The breakfast burrito was $ and the lox was a nice change on a toasted bun rather than a bagel. Yeah baby yeah! Shagadelic read more
Visiting Columbus... my home town and was downtown and searched on Yelp for a place for breakfast. This restaurant caught my eye. It is not directly downtown but close. It is a small place but inviting. I had breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, tater tots with salsa on the side. The burrito was presented beautifully, well seasoned and filling. I also had a delicious Latte with oatmilk. The café was bright and had a nice window view. This is on my list to return to try other menu items. read more
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10/10 Everything was amazing!!! The atmosphere and staff were top tier. Perfect brunch spot with coffee. I loved the emmything! The everything bagel was delicious!! The orange juice was fresh squeezed and sooo good!! Needless to say everything was eggcelent read more
Great food on our visit! We went on a Sunday while checking out German Village. We didn't know there was also seating in the back, which was perfect with our 3 kids. The girls who served us were really sweet, and the food came quickly. You can tell this is a loved shop in the neighborhood. We felt like we were locals, and a part of the community just eating food here. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill spot, great drinks and food, and to bring your kids. read more
I'm obsessed with this business. I love it so much I went twice while in Columbus for two days. The other location (ambiance) is significantly nicer. All the food is in to go containers and the other location uses real plates/mugs... But the customer service here was on point! The breakfast burrito is worth every penny and kudos to the barista when I asked which is better matcha or chai latte? She said, let me make you my favorite drink, it's a mix of both. It was delicious. read more
7 months ago
Vibe is always a 10/10. Definitely worth the line/ wait for a good table outside on a nice day. The latte definitely could use less milk but was still good. Sandwich and tots were amazing as always. A columbus breakfast staple! read more
1 year ago
Updated review... still fantastic on all three pillars of taste, vibes, and staff! Get. The. Burrito. read more
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Ben K.
Thank you, Danielle! This review means a lot to us and we appreciate…
It's a really small spot next to Moses and next to Blackbird. 3 small two tops and 3 4 tops inside and a few outside patio spots. The staff taking the orders is warm and friendly. Ordered an overnight oats, smooth as butta oat milk latte, turmeric ginger tea, breakfast burrito with a side of tots ($5 add on) and a south high side salad with a fried egg ($2 add on) over hard. I wanted an avocado too, but it's $3 for probably a half of an avocado, more highway robbery. Seems insane to be paying $5 for tots and $2 for an egg. Inflation is high and prevalent here and rolling to the consumer. $61.29 for brunch. They are out of their chocolate chip cookies just after 11am. The smooth as butta oat milk latte is good, the tumeric ginger tea isn't too bad. The overnight oats with the chi and honey is pretty good. It's simple, but tasty. The south high side salad is so-so. The falafel is fresh, but extremely rock hard on the outside. The breakfast burrito was good, lots of eggs, tots, a bit of prosciutto, avocado and cheese. It was well stuffed and filling with the tots inside as well as on the sides. Cleaning discarded plates was quick. The service was good, although it's fast casual dining and minimal interaction. read more
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Ben K.
Thank you, Nicole! Did you check out our back patio? We have…
3 months ago
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Always a great meal here! When we drive from the DC area to Chicago we stop here for lunch and it never is a wrong choice. It was cold this time through so we ordered ahead and got it to go. Amazing as usual! read more
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Ben K.
Thank you, Brigette! Glad to hear you enjoy!
7 months ago
Excellent experience at Emmett's! I've been wanting to try this place due to the wonderful reviews. It didn't disappoint! The breakfast burrito and homemade salsa was full of flavor and texture with fluffy eggs and crunchy tator tots. My friend ordered a sandwich and it looked incredible. She loved it. I want to return and try it as well. It had chorizo, a runny egg, pickled onions and arugula, I can't remember the name of it, sorry! Bright and airy space in German Village--found street parking in front of Local Cantina. Definitely a fan! read more
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Nathan B.
Wow! Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to send us such a…
1 year ago
So so yummy, everyone was so kind and helpful. I could not say enough nice things about this place, will absolutely be back! read more
This has become one of my go-to spots! I teach Yoga around the corner two mornings a week and I'm probably here at least once if not twice a week. It's perfect to pop in and grab a quick coffee and energy ball (the cinnamon raisin are my favorite things to grab before or after a class to put some fuel in my body and are delicious )! I have also taken many other yogis, Friends and my husband here for brunch. Everything has always been amazing (breakfast burrito and tots are so good). One time I did order something and it wasn't to par with their normal food and simply explained to them and with no hesitations they comped and made me a new one! I also knew this was a one off because it's usually amazing and when it wasn't they made it right! read more
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Ben K.
Thank you for the kind review, Jane! We truly appreciate your…
As we walked up to it to go inside people were sitting outside....Smiling and laughing as they were eating... always a good sign. We walked thru through door this quiet, yet upbeat joyful music was playing, I looked up and my first impression was "wow this is so clean, fresh and well managed, as the staff was all smiling, with a unified flow which seemed effortless and natural. (Thats rare). We ordered a regular drip coffee paired with over night oats and then a breakfast burrito paired with a bee sting coffee. The oats came with walnuts, blueberries, bananas, chia seeds and Ohio Maple syrup. My husband devoured it. The drip was a nice, solid medium roast with cream added. The breakfast burrito I had could of fed us both but It was so good I was sad that I was nice and offered a few bites to my husband. Lol. The eggs in it were fluffy, it had proscuitto thru out,l but not too much. The avacado was fresh and perfectly ripe. A nice surprise was the crispy tots. I wasnt sure if I would like that aspect of it but it didnt just "work", it made it special. The chipotle aioli was distributed well (not just plopped in one spot) so it added to the meal and didnt overwhelm any bite. Such a perfect dish. The bee sting latte.... That is special and worth coming in just for that. It has honey vanilla cayenne with a tad of lemon juice. It achieves this subtle sting that doesn't hurt at all but you can feel it in the back palette of the mouth with this hint of cayenne and lemon. Its truly amazing and I am now forever coming here to grab one when I am near German Village. The staff was friendly, put up with all my many questions, like "how do you make this, how big is this. Whats your favorite thing here, how long have you been open?" Which by the way this is a covid baby. When restaurants were closing in 2020... this owner took a chance and opened fall of 2020. A big shout out to that owner for that risk... it paid off, this place is perfect IMO. In every way! read more
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Ben K.
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for the review! I’m so glad to hear…
1 year ago
Excellent breakfast sandwiches. Humble setting, indoor outdoor seating, very cool vibe and comfortable. Friendly staff. Recommend it for a quick breakfast. read more
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3 years ago
I used to be a Food Critic, which I don't say to be a snob, but to provide context for when I declare Emmett's Cafe as one of the Top 10 best breakfasts I have had, with the coffee being Top 10 as well. This would include breakfasts in Antarctica to Japan to Canada to the smallest of towns in Alabama (so good), but Emmett's provides the exact right blend of flavorful without being greasy -- all with the singularly unique taste, texture, and a just enough punch to differentiate it from all the other restaurants in Columbus. I went for three straight days and could not get enough of the coffee called "Smooth as Butta," and literally could have eaten two breakfasts: breakfast burrito and the "Meat and Tato." In fact I did order both, and the flavors of the Meat and Tato -- their most popular dish -- was a delightful mashup of sweet, slightly sour, and hot. It's like eating a Nashville Hot Chicken for the first time: you don't expect the hot and crunch and sweet but it all works stupendously well. I am happy for all those who live in Columbus who get a chance to try this amazing place. Savor it! It's simply incredible! read more
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Ben K.
Thank you, Sery! We truly appreciate this review!
2 years ago
Delicious breakfast burrito, banana bread, chai latte and coffee based latte! Nice staff. Not a large space but cozy while also being popular. read more
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Ben K.
Thank you, Nick!
3 years ago
It was definitely busy on a weekend morning, but service was attentive and friendly despite probably being a little stressed out. The coffee was great - we have lots of good coffee in town, but this is a good example of that - and the food was freshly made and tasty. I'm rarely in this neighborhood, so I don't know if I would seek out this place over something more convenient, but it's definitely worth a stop if you're already in the area. read more
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Nathan B.
Thanks for stopping by Christina! We hope to see you again soon when…
For the hype... this place was just okay. The latte was good but on the sweet side. The sandwich was okay, it was not fantastic, not bad either. The decor is cute inside, it is small. However, this place was cute and okay! Maybe we will try it again and try some other items another time. read more
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Ben K.
Hi Kate! Thank you for checking us out. Hopefully we can go from…
9 months ago
I've been hearing about the hype of Emmett's cafe and finally got to try it. I went to the German Village location so there's plenty of street parking around. We came in around 12:30 on a Saturday and I got the TK sandwich, tots, and a cold brew with oat milk. My friend got the overnight oats and chai. Seating is first come first serve. When I ordered my cold brew, the employee had asked us if I wanted any cream or sugar. I asked her if they had almond milk and she said they only had oat milk. I told her I'd take that along with stevia or whatever sweetener they had. She makes my cold brew and there was no milk in it. I asked her if there was and she gave me a little bit of attitude going "you wanted milk?" We had a whole conversation about it and I just thought it was rude for her to give me attitude for asking for the milk when she forgot it in the first place. The cold brew was okay. I wish I would've gotten something else. My friend's chai was good! The same employee brought out out food in a takeout bag we were confused. We asked to eat for here and she said that after a specific time they don't give plates anymore to help with dishes before they close. It was 12:45 so I'm not sure if this is a normal time to not get dishes, especially since she made the chai tea in one of their cups. We wouldn't have minded but she didn't tell anyone ahead of time. The TK sandwich was okay. I liked the focaccia bread but I think there's too much greens / bread and not enough of the egg or protein to balance the acidity of the veggies along with the mustard. The taters were really good and crispy! The overnight oats were good, but not your normal textured oats, but in a good way! A few pieces of fruits to balance it out too! I think I would come back to try something else and hopefully not run into the same employee. read more
3 years ago
I kept seeing Emmett's everyone on my social media. I decided, I too must follow the trend. We came on a Sunday around noon. The location itself is much smaller than I had expected, I believe their location on Neil has more seating. My boyfriend and I were both set on the burrito. It's a tad bit pricey, but a big ole portion, so it evens out. Our food took about 15 minutes to come, which was quite a while for a fast causal coffee shop. The workers did apologize though. The burrito was good. It didn't have the wow factor though. The potatos or maybe the eggs? I'm not sure, something needed more seasoning. The salsa that came with it was such a tiny cup for a large burrito:( We ordered it to-go, or else I would've asked for more. Overall, this place is cute and also good for a morning date! I would go again, just not at the top of my list. read more
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Ben K.
Hi Tatianna! Thank you for visiting us. See you again soon!
1 year ago
Great High Street location easily accessible from historic German Village and Brewery District. They have indoor and outdoor seating with quite music playing in background. For a Sunday morning they were very busy yet efficient. Order from the counter and they bring you your order very quickly. The Overnight Oats with blueberries, banned, chia seeds, walnuts, and Ohio maple are exceptional. Will definitely be back to try the other food options. I also ordered a very good medium drip roast coffee. However, I recommend the Bee Sting Latte. read more
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744 S High St
Columbus, OH 43206
Brewery District
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