What a cool vibe this former gas station puts off. Great people, good atmosphere. But even more importantly is the insanely good food that comes out of it. Let's start with the pancake balls. The signature dish is absolutely out of this world. You can get them filled with Nutella, dulce de leche or Apple/Pumpkin butter. These little morsels of goodness are worth the trip alone. We also had the Pueblo BLT Sammy with the sweet and spicy bacon (that's right this is a thing that must be tried to be believed). This sandwich was so good and don't sleep on the homemade citrus aioli - outstanding. Our table also had the hens in a basket. Eggs cooked perfectly and the bread had a sweetness to it that made it just right. OUTSTANDING FOOD! And we will be back read more

Katalina's - Pancake balls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My good Ohioan friend brought me to Katalina's because he knows I wanted lighter/meatless options to support day 13 of my 21 day- deep-reset and cleanse and I am very pleased with my brunch. I have never had okonomiyake but now I have gotta try making it at home. White and purple potatoes in the okonomiyake flour with corn, cabbage and topped with a perfectly over-medium egg and delicious piri-piri and citrus aioli (with a side of vegetarian sausage patties) and hibiscus tea! Exactly what I was in the mood for and perfectly cooked. The hot vanilla tea was good also- Its a bit noisy inside but I'd like to try more food. read more

Katalina's - Latin leaning Okonomiyake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

With so many rave reviews, we were really excited to try Katalina's. Maybe we came in an off day but it was just a-okay! The vibe is great and the staff are all very cool. We ordered a cold brew, which was very good and potent, which I like. The much hyped pancake balls are in fact quite tasty. Dense, chewy, and sweet. A serving of 6 is a heavy way to start the day -- better to share with friends! The breakfast tacos were just fine. The eggs were overbeaten and a tad bland. The side of potatoes was cold and soggy, they didn't get eaten. We had a nice time but it wasn't a rave. read more

Katalina's - Pancake balls!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Katalina's is SO good! The pancake balls are so fluffy and filled perfectly with your filling of choice (all of them are great); all of their different breakfast sandwiches are huge and taste unbelievable! Their sweet n spicy bacon is a must and the purple potato hash is a great side for your breakfast. The vibes here are awesome and it's a great place to kick off your weekend or enjoy a nice chill brunch with some amazing food! Katalina's is definitely a go to place, and is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch stops in Columbus read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant. Brought my sister and her husband and son for her birthday. Does not look like much from the outside but once you step inside it's very cool. There are markers at each table so you can color, draw, or write. Food was very good, everything felt like it had a little spice or kick to it. We shared the pork and egg sandwich and thank goodness cause it was huge. No way I could have eaten all that alone. We look forward to coming back Oh oh oh got a side of the sweet and spicy bacon and it was the best bacon I have ever had. It was DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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Famous for their stuffed pancake balls -- and they did not disappoint. Ooey-gooey apple pumpkin butter inside with a soft, chewy exterior = absolutely delicious (and super filling). Ordered 6, but I could only finish 3. The special spicy-sweet bacon? Not super special, but it paired well with the pancake balls. Tried their spicy soup -- definitely spicy, but didn't quite hit the spot. Also had the fresh-squeezed blood orange juice + watermelon lemonade. You could tell it was fresh, but the flavors weren't as sweet or refreshing (maybe just not in season). Overall: come for the pancake balls, skip the rest. read more

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Order first, then sit! This is your PSA- this is the system so folks can have a seat,eat, leave- making room for those ordering and waiting to eat. ( and management will aid you if someone sat then ordered!) Fun vibe, 80s ish music playing, friendly staff. Delicious food! It's a lot more that you think! You can get iced coffee, etc. Would go again!! read more

Katalina's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cute little cafe with characters. Pancake balls are very cute and good but not wow. Presentations are simple and fair. Cozy happy place. Nice warm service. Lovely lunch place. Charming but not a place to relax. Feels like to grab food and go. read more

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We went with a group to have breakfast but there wasn't enough indoor seating so that's why I'm giving it a four. It was cold outside otherwise we would have used the outside tables. The servers were very friendly and they really tried to fit all of us on the bar tables inside. The place was really cute. We ended up getting the pancake ball, dulce de leche to go and they were amazing. The pancake batter was the best. Tomorrow there will only be 2 of us so we are going to go try it again. If you do not have a big group or if the weather is nice I would definitely recommend it. read more

Katalina's - Dulce de Leche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The pancake balls and bacon were amazing! I also loved the cozy vibe of the restaurant. Would definitely go back!

The food was delicious! However, it took so long for a us (2 entrees and 1 appetizer) to get our food. We had to wait almost an hour for our order. It's nice they have indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is nice and I like how you go to the counter to order before attempting to find a seat. I think the pancake balls could have had more filling. We got the Nutella ones and they were good, but I think having more filling would be better. read more

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Ambiance is great, service is great, food is delicious. Food comes out quickly. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and service above expectations. The pancake balls live up to the hype, the sweet and spicy bacon was crispy and well balanced. Breakfast tacos were good and the potatoes were some of the best we've had, crisp and well seasoned. Free parking was nice too. We'll be back read more

Katalina's - Breakfast tacos and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Really disappointing experience here. I'm a Columbus resident and have come here in the past and had great experiences. Stopped in this weekend with some out of town friends. Food was okay but took well over an hour to come out. My one friend cancelled his order an hour and a half after he ordered and asked for a refund (which they did give him). I know it's the weekend and they are jammed but over and hour for our food seems excessive. Patio and decent-sized parking lot are very nice and important to mention for those not familiar with this place. As far as the food went, I had the Katalinas Migas which was okay. The eggs were not really seasoned and tasted bland. The avacado toast was delicious, however. What was really disappointing is that the pancake balls my girlfriend ordered had almost zero Nutella in them (see pics). For the price point, I probably would not order either again in the future. Overall poor experience here, and I don't think I will be back. read more

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Weve heard amazing things about the food here and it did not disappoint. We visited on a weekday around 2pm and service was quick. We tried the Katalinas Latina sandwich which was so good. Loved how all the flavors worked together. We also tried the avocado toast with the holy tomole soup which was a perfect combination. All the great reviews are correct, this place is delicious. read more

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Only complaints about Katalina's is seating is hard to come by when it's nice and dry. Otherwise, the food is great and made fresh daily. The service is good and the diner is good but definitely a very small interior. read more

Katalina's has an incredible menu that makes it almost impossible to decide what to order, but there is one thing you absolutely have to have: the pancake balls. These were what we came for and they did NOT disappoint. They came out in an order of six with the most incredible sweet and spicy bacon on the side- we honestly wished we had ordered extra of this because it was so delicious. The pancake balls themselves were hot and fresh and just delicious- the pumpkin apple butter was the perfect filling, and it's nice that they sell it by the jar inside, too. The breakfast chickwich was massive- we were not expecting it to be so huge! It's hard to make a chicken sandwich stand out, but the coating on this one was really unusual and tasty. It was served with a side of purple potatoes that were just okay, they could have used more flavor. The sandwich bread was surprisingly delicious, too- it was super fresh. The breakfast tacos were the only thing that we found really disappointing. They're the first thing on the menu and listed as "award-winning" so maybe our standards were just high, but they were completely ordinary breakfast tacos that had very little flavor- kind of a bummer when there are so many other exciting-sounding things on the menu. The street corn it was served with was very good, though. Something to note- there are only a few tables inside and outside, and they are first come first served. You order your food at the counter and then go sit at a table. They will not let you hold a table with items while you're ordering, and I saw them move several people's belongings that they had put down to save a table. I fully support this policy but can see it being frustrating to some. read more

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A popular, corner spot to eat breakfast and brunch in Columbus. They said they have "award winning" breakfast tacos for $16. When you say, "award winning" you obviously have to order it. Now a CA gal knows her tacos. These tacos were good. You can taste the fresh made corn tortillas. Crema, cotija cheese and avocado made it stand out. I liked the chorizo and egg combo as well. It came with an ear of street corn which was good. Make sure to have clean hands because this could get messy. It is delicious. Here's my issue, my standards for tacos are pretty high coming from CA. While the taco was good, a $16 price point for 3 relatively small tacos in a paper vessel seems somewhat expensive, especially sitting outside in a cold patio. Maybe $12-13 and I would have been raving about this place. Surprisingly food is just as expensive in Columbus as it is in CA. read more

Katalina's - Award winning breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great service and I loved the vibe! I had the Nutella pancake balls and sweet and spicy bacon. The pancake balls aren't super amazing but still good and worth ordering again. The bacon was delicious as well as the coffee. Service was great and staff was friendly! How cute is the decor! They give you markers to leave your mark. I highly recommend and will return. read more

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If there's one item you need to try, it's the Mazatlan slow-roasted pork & egg sandwich. Incredible crunch without scraping the top of your mouth off and delicious ingredients! As a bonus, get the Holy Tomole Soup for sipping and dipping. The pancake balls are okay. The texture is nice and very soft. A little too sweet for me, but great to try at least once. Great service, the team brings your food to you. Very cute ambiance. They have markers at the tables so you can leave little messages on the tables and walls. The music is a little loud. But still a great date or hangout spot! read more

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one of the best meals i have had in a long time! every bite of the sandwich was so fresh, and came out piping hot. such a unique spot and certainly the highlight of our weekend in columbus read more

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Katarina might be small in size, but it's big on charm. It's one of those walk-up-and-order joints with just enough indoor seating to cause a little anxiety during peak hours--but luckily, there's outdoor seating to save the day. The breakfast tacos (I skipped the avocado) were tasty and filling. My only gripe? Someone got a bit too excited with the sour cream drizzle so it was hard to eat cleanly. Also, could've used a kick of spice to wake up my taste buds. Still, it's a great little breakfast spot worth checking out--just bring napkins and maybe some table side hot sauce. read more

If you are a fan of pancakes, @katalinascafe is the place to go in Columbus, OH. They have really good American-Latin fusion brunch. They are very popular for their pancake balls; I had their Dulce de Leche pancake balls, which looked tasty and tasted even tastier with their cup of syrup on the side. I personally think that their sweet spicy bacon is the star of the menu, is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and it was perfectly cooked. They also have their own homemade drinks. I recommend their Horchata and orange juice. It is a very small establishment so you might struggle with getting a table or parking. Great staff and great atmosphere. read more

The ambiance is cool but it is very small inside. Seats are pretty limited. They have markers for you to draw or write on their wall and tables. We ordered their Award Winning Breakfast Tacos, Mexican French Toast, and the Pancake Balls with the apple butter. My bf like the breakfast tacos. I got the Mexican French Toast but to me it just tasted like normal French toast. The pancake balls were ok. It didn't wow us like what I saw on other reviews. The staff were nice and friendly. read more

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New DDD spot so we had to go! Pancake balls with dulce de leche are amazing. Also had the Everything but the kitchen sink sandwich which was delicious! Chicken was so tender. It was packed. Nice little diner atmosphere. read more

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I'm absolutely obsessed with Katalinas. If you have not been here and you are definitely missing out. They are known for their Nutella filled pancake bites and they are truly amazing. My favorite is the breakfast tacos. The breakfast tacos come with three local Koki's white corn tortillas filled with North Market Spices-infused housemade chorizo, scrambled eggs, housemade tomatillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, Snowville crema & fresh pico de gallo. Served with Elote Mexican Street Corn. If you come on the weekend, you might have to wait a little bit because they are so popular but trust me it's worth the wait!! read more

Katalina's - Award-Winning Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

3 stars food was alright I got a burrito and the pancake balls they were mid was not a fan of the syrup I think they'd be better if the syrup was different. I'd go back again but nothing wowed me. read more

Stopped bc Hubs wanted to try the pancake balls He got Dulce de leche - said they were really good. Came with bacon - he picked the sweet and spicy. It was good too The place is VERY small and it was packed - so we carried out. People were pleasant read more

I'm a cbus native and have always wanted to try Katalina's and today was that day! I loved the atmosphere. There's indoor and outdoor seating available and markers at every table to add to the graffiti filled walls and tables. However I would be careful resting your elbows on the tables if wearing long sleeve. Some of the marker transferred onto my husbands Homage OSU sweatshirt. He's not happy. When you arrive you are supposed to order your eats before grabbing your seats. I loved that so that way people aren't grabbing tables and holding them. You order your food at a cashier stop just inside. The coffee and water is all self serve. The coffee was great! We ordered the breakfast tacos, the pumpkin apple butter pancake balls and a breakfast burrito. The tacos came with purple craze hash which is purple potatoes diced up. They were both good. The breakfast burrito was kinda bland. The tri winner was the pancake balls. The price for these 3 meals and 2 coffees was over $80! That is insane! Overall the price isn't worth it since it's very mediocre except for the pancake balls. I would definitely recommend getting those but maybe just for carry out. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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If you're thinking of going, just do it!!!! One of the best brunches we've ever had. Get the eibelskievers (stuffed round pancakes). And the breakfast tacos!! read more

Good food , a little pricey. 16.00 for the pancake balls. They are ok but $ 16.00 is a little expensive . This is a good option for brunch , good atmosphere and good food. Again just a little expensive for what you get in my opinion read more

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Loved our breakfast at Katalina's! We shared the pancake balls (delicious, with a slight taste of cornmeal) and the Fried Chicken Sandwich (without the hot sauce but still with a bit of a kick). Fun quirky atmosphere - We were in the neighborhood, so walked through the cute streets to get there, but there is parking behind the restaurant. A few tables inside but lots outside which is where we sat. Server staff were helpful and efficient. Few customers on an early Tuesday morning but I'm sure this place is hopping on the weekends! read more

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Great little place - totally cool and chill outdoor eating. An excellent breakfast burrito- one of the most original I've had in a long time. Not covered in cheese and has some little habanero bits - I added the chorizo. My daughter loved the sweet and spicy bacon - I'm not a huge fan preferring regular bacon. Pancakes balls were exactly what you would expect - tasted like a ball of pancake. read more

Katalina's - Burrito with chorizo, pancake balls, breakfast taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The only thing that makes me sad about Katalina's is that I don't live in Ohio so I could go every week. I love everything about this place. The staff was AMAZING, super nice and friendly. The decor is fun. And the food...! The food. It turns out that fried pancake balls with dulce de leche in the middle are my platonic ideal of a breakfast. Crispy outside, soft pillowy middles, and a LOT of filling. Plus some of the best bacon I've ever eaten. My partner was feeling more healthy than me and got the avocado toast and migas, which he also raved about. Good crispy toast that held up to a liberal schmear of spiced avocado, fluffy eggs with the chip bits still just a little crunchy, perfect. And fresh juice! And great iced coffee! read more

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Excellent destination to tacos and margaritas. Tortillas were fresh and the servings were large. Bright ambience and a place to have fun with your friends read more

We loved our breakfast at the legendary Katalina's! From the graffiti'd walls (and tables, chairs, etc) and provided paint pens to the amazing food, this place was a hit. I had the breakfast tacos, which were tasty and filling. Hubby had the fried chicken sandwich with an egg, which was also delicious (I had to try it). I know we were crazy not to get the famous pancake balls, but I had my heart set on a savory breakfast. We will definitely be back for them! read more

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I had finished an 11 mile run, and she had a half day. So we decided to go to Katalina's for lunch. I've been here 2-3 times, but she has never been to this location in Harrison West. A small building with not many tables but nice ambience inside. Each table with plenty of sauces, napkins, and silveware. The interior covered in marker writing from floor to ceiling. We split the avocado toast and the vegan chicken sammy. The avocado toast was $9, and the sandwich was $16. I would say the avocado toast is really good. Pretty plentiful. The sandwich chick'un patty was nice and tasty. I really liked the tomato relish they put on the sandwich. This is a good place for a breakfast/lunch scene. Great for vegetarians/vegans. Katalina's is where you go to get your Mexican brunch fix. read more

Katalina's - Vegan chicken sammy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Hands down the BEST breakfast, brunch, lunch spot for a vegetarian and/or vegan. So many options for us to chose from I ordered the blue corn tacos with vegan chorizo and kept the dairy. The best tacos I have had in Columbus! Flavorful and well constructed. Also ordered the famous pancake balls with Nutella -- limited Nutella filling was craving more. My partner had the French toast chicken sandwich, they said the French toast good. A little disappointed in the amount of Nutella filling as well, especially since they have frequented Katalina's multipolar times. Would highly recommend overall!! Great atmosphere, method of ordering/delivery of food, service and dedication to making your meal just right. So happy I found this place!! read more

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Every time I visit this place, my experience is 10/10. This is a unique spot just outside of the downtown craziness. The walls, floors, tables (really everything) are decorated with the handwriting of customers who have came and went. First time I had Avocado Toast (second picture). I'll say this is the most avocado toast i've ever received from an order, I found myself filled up and grabbing a box to take it home! The orange juice is good but a little pricey -- which is what you get when paying for organic juices as such. Friends had their nutella pancake/breakfast balls and they liked them but mentioned they're very sweet! Second time I stopped in, I decided to try the lunch. It's hard to make grilled cheese and tomato soup spectacular, but they did! Staff is VERY polite, food comes fast, and I really just love everything about this place. read more

Katalina's - Avocado toast, orange juice, bacon, breakfast balls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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