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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This is a very hip brunch spot with beautiful indoor AND outdoor dining areas! Most of the seating is outdoor so I'd recommend going on a nice day out. The indoor area is full of graffiti which gives a whole different vibe from the more quaint outdoor area, but the nice thing is that they have markers inside to write on the indoor walls as you please! This place is more of a fast casual restaurant as you order up front, grab a number, and choose any available seat. We got the pancake balls (Katalina's organic pumpkin-apple butter) with sweet and spicy bacon, as well as the breakfast tacos. The pancake balls are filling and full of batter, but it has a nice balance of not-too-sweet filling inside and a side of maple syrup if you desire to increase the amount of sweetness to the dish. I really enjoyed the spice kick of the bacon and the bacon is slightly crispy but super flavorful. The breakfast tacos are great but not too amazing as I'm not too big of a fan of sour cream, but it is quite creamy and flavorful. There's not too much of chorizo but it was nonetheless satisfying. Water is self serve and you bus your own tables. Overall, this is an excellent brunch spot, but be wary it could get busy during the weekends; we just happened to stumble upon this place right at opening and got served immediately after. 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

Rating is 3.5. Parking is very limited so you may have to find some street parking nearby. Restaurant is very small with limited seating. Staff was very pleasant and welcoming. You order at the register and then they bring it out to you. We ordered breakfast tacos, Mexican French toast, and pumpkin-apple butter pancake balls with sweet and spicy bacon strips. Breakfast tacos were the winner here. All of the ingredients were fresh and combined taste was heavenly. Unfortunately, the Mexican French toast and pancake balls were the downfall. Mexican French toast tasted just like conventional French toast just at a higher price. Pancake balls I wanted more of that pumpkin-apple butter filling in each bite. It just wasn't enough. The sweet and spicy bacon was very tasty. Orange juice was very refreshing. Prices are expensive. If you eat inside then you can draw on the tables and walls. read more

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Amazing food - taste fresh and local ingredients where they can. It's pretty packed on the weekends so it may be hard to get a seat indoors, but they have plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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Stitch visited Katalina's in Columbus and tried their big burrito--tasty, yes, but oof! Pretty expensive for the size. Still, the flavors were fun and satisfying. The vibe of the place was cozy and creative, making it a solid breakfast stop if you're looking for something a little different. Stitch says the real draw might be the unique menu items like their famous pancake balls--definitely worth a try if you want breakfast with a twist! read more

I ordered a sandwich some Nutella pancake balls and a coffee and it was almost $50. Food is good but this place is entirely too expensive

The food was good but slightly over priced IMO - especially for a restaurant that is sort of cafeteria/carry out style. I'll give credit for it being the Sunday brunch time, but I waited 45+ minutes for pancake balls and a burrito. The staff were friendly and seemed to be hustling but I wouldn't recommend this place if you've got some place to be. read more

Read the menu description so you know what they left off the dish. I ordered the Ms Katalinas Migas and it was dry crumbled eggs with little or no garnish. The housemade sauce and spiced pepitos were also missing and I tasted nothing of the ground corn chips. Aren't ground Fritos always in season? It is a nice enough atmosphere a bit of a wait for the meals and pricey for vigorously scrambled eggs. For the gluten free people there are limited options and that is one of them and I don't recommend it. read more

Katalina's is a hidden gem in Harrison West. You could easily drive right by it and you'd be missing some delicious eats! I've only eaten breakfast here so I can't comment on the rest of the menu. However when it comes to breakfast, they have some things you must try. First, you must try the Pancake Balls. These come with a variety of fillings. I love the Nutella Pancake Balls but today I went of the Apple Butter Balls with Sweet and Spicy Bacon. Yum! I also got their Chicken breakfast sandwich which has a lightly breaded chicken breast and egg of your choice with cheese served on a fancy bun. Sooooo good! I encourage you to give this little spot a try. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning right when they opened at 8AM. It was nice and empty before the rush came in! The inside fills up pretty quickly since it's a small space. On first glance the interior is covered up with paint markings as they leave paint markers on the tables for you to write on the tables and walls. Fun touch of creativity. For food we got the pancake balls, breakfast tacos, pork breakfast sandwich, and purple hash potatoes. Everything was delicious and tasted high quality! Our favorite was the pork breakfast sandwich which was juicy and flavorful with a nice toasted bread texture. The breakfast tacos were our least favorite and I wouldn't order those again - they lacked flavor and the tortilla was just okay. We also had some coffee which is self serve and they have almond milk and honey on the side if that's your jam! Love this cute, quaint, and creative place and wish more breakfast places were like this! read more

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I don't get the hype about this place. The food was fine, nothing stellar. It is WAY overpriced. If it were the same food at 75% of the price, I would rate this higher, but the pricing just doesn't make sense. It's a cute corner breakfast spot, convenient if you live in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't bother driving out just for this. One upside: they were very fast at getting out our food despite a huge amount of orders. read more

Great food n service!! Love love love the sweet n spicy bacon with pancake balls!! Sinfully delicious!! The pulled pork sandwich has a really nice kick too! read more

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

Loved the breakfast tacos here! They were on the crunchy side, in between a soft shell and a hard shell. The portion is a pretty good size with even filling between the tacos. I wasn't a fan of the corn elote since I just don't like cheese on corn. Next time I might try asking for just a regular corn. The Mexican French toast was wayyy too sweet. The powdered sugar and maple syrup might have been ok on its own, but there was an additional layer of sugar on the bread. It was very much a dessert. Would recommend another savory dish as a "main". read more

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

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Katalina's is delicious! They have both sweet and savory options, and the staff is super nice. There's limited seating inside but there's outside seating as well. It's great for a casual breakfast date, and it's pretty fairly priced, but leans toward the expensive side. I would definitely come to Katalina's again! read more

Katalina's - Nutella filled pancake balls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I usually go to the Clintonville location, but was in the neighborhood and decided breakfast sounded good. It's interesting how the vibe of this place is much less modern than in the other location, which makes sense considering it's older, but the patio seating is really lovely and I love the character that all the scribbles on the walls give the place. I'm usually a diehard fan of the pancake balls, but decided to get French toast this time to vaguely branch out. No regrets, it was great French toast with a little bit of sugar crunch, and they still let me add my favorite pumpkin apple butter, so overall an excellent breakfast. They also always have great coffee, and the service this morning was absolutely wonderful. read more

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The pancake balls and breakfast chick-wich were awesome - very tasty and satisfying. Purple potato hash was a little undercooked and under-seasoned. Okonomiyaki needed more cabbage and longer cook time as well. Sweet and spicy bacon was a hit all around. Service was friendly, and the space is so cute. read more

Came to Katalina's specifically for their pancake balls and they did not disappoint! Each pancake ball was soft and fluffy and filled with just the right amount of Nutella inside--it was not overfilled so the Nutella paired with the pancake instead of overpowering it. I ordered takeout so I cannot speak to the service fully, but the waitress who took my order when I arrived was quick and efficient. She communicated expected wait times accurately and promptly. This is a cute little breakfast place that does not have that much seating inside--it's more of a takeout restaurant from what I could tell while waiting for my order. They have some patio seating outdoors too. read more

Katalina's - Pancake Balls w/ Nutella and Sweet n' Spicy Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's very small inside! But good it so so so good no complaints, I ordered to go which was helpful in not fighting for finding seating. Food was great customer service was amazing read more

Food was good, Line is out of door on the weekends, but moving alright. Vey tight space in front of ordering counter. So close to the dinning table and path to the patio. Unique selection of food choices. read more

Delish, but took awhile. Wouldn't plan to go on a beautiful day to sit on the patio with plans following.

This place never disappoints! I was first introduced to this place when I moved to cbus- about 5 years ago. It continues to be delicious and exceed expectations. This location is unique with a close tie to the community and guests. It has a smaller amount of seating that the other location- with indoor and outdoor options. You can also place an order to go! Parking: dedicated lot with varying costs. It's free during Sundays. Ambience: intimate and hip Service: great! Even though this place was busy, we were assisted with food items to try Quality: DELICIOUS! I cannot say this enough. Definitely try the breakfast tacos and pancake balls. If they have blood orange juice in stock, try that as well. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu but I've heard the French toast has mixed reviews. Covid precautions: mask Other: you must place you order before seating. Price: reasonable read more

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

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Stopped here for breakfast during our overnight stay in Columbus. We heard Guy Fieri had made a stop there once and decided to check it out. We shared an order of pancake balls, got the pumpkin apple butter filled, they were so good. The Milligan's maple syrup just enhanced them even more (don't switch brands). They balls are decent size so the order is filling. The spicy bacon was good but I wouldn't say too spicy. I got the classic hens in a basket, two fried eggs in center cut sourdough bread. The bread really made this meal. Came with a side of purple potato hash, they were good but not anything out of the norm. My boyfriend got the Katalina's Big Ol' Burrito, scrambled eggs with purple hash, avocado, pickled red onions and a habanero chili crunch. This was our least favorite. We didn't tasted the habanero at all, it just needed something. The service was friendly and fairly quick, considering there was a line out the door. They were very attentive if you needed something. It was a beautiful day so enjoyed the outdoor seating. My favorite was the pancake balls and I would go back for an order of those on our next visit! read more

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Everyone in town raves about Katalina's. So when my parents visited for the weekend, I decided what better way to have them try the Columbus food scene than starting with Katalina's for breakfast. The hours are 8am-3pm, which as a true breakfast/brunch only restaurant, I thought was a bit odd as other similar restaurants open earlier, usually at least by 7 am. Not the end of the world, but we did have other morning plans, so made sure to show up right when they opened. The menu makes decisions very difficult, as everything sounds delicious. I ordered the 'breakfast chick wich' sandwhich, which comes with a fried chicken breast, cheese, sunny side up egg on ciabatta served with 'Katalina's purple craze hash.' I also got an iced coffee. Once you order, you seat yourself. The seating options are VERY limited. There are a handful of small tables on the inside, which feel somewhat claustrophobic amongst all the graffiti literally sprawled across every surface. We elected to sit outside on one of the picnic tables, of which there are probably 8-9. The food was ready in about 10-15 minutes and brought to our table. My chicken sandwich was delicious. The breading on the fried chicken made it one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had in a while, and the ciabatta complimented the sandwich perfectly. Unfortunately, the purple potatoes were soggy, lacked flavor and I was not a fan. The iced coffee was very good though. One of the downsides to Katalinas is the price. Our breakfast for 3 people, without getting anything to share for the table was around $75 total. Thats a bit ridiculous in my opinion. They also don't have the prices written on the large menu boards behind the ordering counter, however you can find them on paper menus near the door when you walk in. Overall, the food was worthy of 5 stars (aside from the purple hash browns), but the price and cramped inside bring this down to around 3.5 stars in my book -- but for the sake of being generous, I'll round up to 4 stars. read more

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Katalina's typically a great option for walk-in as they do not allow for reservations and you *must* order before snagging a table -- I still wouldn't recommend going at peak lunch hours though. There's also currently a price discrepancy between their QR menu vs. paper menu so look out as they're not actively bringing attention to this! On our recent Saturday morning visit, it was already pretty crowded around 10:30/11a. We ordered the Katalina's Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, the Purple Craze Hash, the Katalina's Home of the Original Pancake Balls™ and the Award-Winning Breakfast Tacos. If you only try one thing, try the pancake balls; they're a deliciously, slightly overpriced treat. read more

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

More than amazing! Just try it, you will not regret it. Every time I get that urge, I jump into the car and go!

Fun food Friendly service Lovely patio Great place to bring Kids on the weekend BREAKFAST TACOS BLEW MY MIND and heavy with avocado read more

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

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The pancake balls are SO GOOD! They put apple butter or nutella inside the pancake balls, with maple syrup and bacon on the side. The sweet and spicy bacons have the perfect amount of crunchiness and grease that makes them addicting. You order at the front and they bring out the food to you. The wait time is relatively short. The staff is also super friendly. They have a delightful outdoor patio area in this peaceful neighborhood, but if you eat inside, they give you markers to doodle on the wall. An amazing experience :). read more

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The pancake bites filled with Nutella taste exactly as good as they sound. I split my takeout order between the Nutella and dulce de leche. I was happy for the option to do so, but the dulce de leche was not as good as Nutella. I ate some on the spot and some later, and predictably, freshness mattered. They also came with a veggie sausage as the vegetarian option. I appreciated that they offered vegetarian (and sometimes vegan) takes through their menu, though the patties seemed like fairly typical big box fake meat and were edible but nothing special. The logistics were a bit confusing; the poorly surfaced neighborhood roads have no parking signs, but if you read it's no parking at night unless you have a permit, so I think at breakfast time you're good? Additionally, the restaurant has its own lot, which is free during the hours its open (and is a paid spot for other businesses at night). Most of the seating here was outside, so I don't know what they do in winter. Given the broader range of Mexican-ish brunch options available and how delightfully indulgent their signature item is, I have no trouble seeing why they were successful in opening a second location and I could definitely see returning to try something else. read more

Katalina's - Pancake bites with veggie sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food- 4/10 Prices- 2/10 Ambiance- 4/10 Service- 5/10 I got the BLT tacos & subbed the corn for the hash ($3 up charge). Cold brew was decent... I should have gone to Starbucks & saved $12 read more

Not good enough to say anything positive. They have a self righteousness doctorial moral code and their food is too expensive for the low quality. read more

Great!!!!! a little pricey, but the food is amazing. I'm here for lunch. Quick service good atmosphere. People are amazing and food is top-notch. read more

Katalina's - Big ol burrito!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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If you like a casual place with a funky vibe and a unique menu with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, try Katalina's. It's a little pricy for breakfast, but the portions are large enough my husband and I left with boxes full enough for a second helping. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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The food was not good. It was eatable but not at all what you'd expect from other reviews. The potato's was the only item I got a photo of they had no flavor not fully cooked. The pancake bites were ok. The price of the of the food was awful. I don't mind paying for good food but 3 people out total was 94 dollars absolutely not worth what we paid I'd never go back. read more

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

My wife and I ordered take out and ate it at the park and we both loved our food. We got the chorizo breakfast tacos and the pancake balls. I enjoyed the dulce de leche better than the Nutella ones but she liked those better. The sweet and spicy bacon was really good. We loved the flavor of the tacos. They were so good. I wish we could have gotten a 4th taco, but the corn was really tasty too. I am looking forward to trying more of their menu. It looked great and truly unique. read more

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

Katalina's is a small local brunch spot on Pennsylvania. I've walked by it dozens of times and love seeing the sign light up at night. I've only been during Covid, so I'm not sure how it usually is, but if you're dining in, you can walk inside to order, grab a glass of fresh squeezed juice or water, and then come find a space outside. They are no longer allowing dogs on the patio, just FYI in case you used to bring your pup here. The food was good, just a little expensive for what it is. read more

Katalina's - Miss Katalinas Migas: yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Located in a 100 year old gas station Katalina's is known for peace, love and pancake balls...plus some excellent Latin inspired breakfast dishes made with quality local ingredients and none of the pretense involving spots that usually advertise such. "The Little Cafe with Lots of Local Goodness™" per owner Kathleen Day, open 8am till 3pm daily, guests can expect lines on weekends for "homemade food with attitude" and portions that more than justify a fairly modest price point. Trendy but not exactly "hipster," college kids mingling with young families and folks in their sixties, seating outside proves ideal during good weather with items ordered at the counter arriving in an average of perhaps ten minutes. Using locally-roasted Coffee, free refills hot or grabbed cold from a fridge, Brunch for many begins with Tacos topping Koki's Blue Corn Tortillas with Housemade Chorizo and Snowville Creamery Crema while the Breakfast Chick 'Wich comes heated by Frank's and open-faced with Cheddar plus fried Eggs. Not about to skip a "Huge! Mazatlan Slow-Roasted Pork & Egg Sandwich," true to its name and bursting with flavor, Katalina's famous "PurpleCraze Hash" seems fairly basic for something advertised so heavily, though the same cannot be said of Pancake Balls made like Æbleskivers piped with seasonal Pumpkin-Apple Butter and sides of real Maple Syrup plus Sweet 'N' Spicy Bacon. read more

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Great time for an early brunch with friends. I got two hens in a basket and the Nutella pancake balls. I loved the flavors of the dishes. I wish the pancake balls had a little bit more Nutella in them! Also had to wait a little bit for a table to open up, but not a huge deal. Not too great for big groups. But for 1-4 people it works. There is more room for outside seating once the weather gets better!! read more

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

Hipster brunch spot with Hipster service. The food was very good. To me 5 stars is a truly exceptional gem that I would travel from out of town to eat at. Katalina's on Pennsylvania Avenue is a 4.5 star establishment. I would definitely eat there again. I am a tough rater. On issue is that the facility is small. It simple can't really accommodate a group of more than 4. If you are looking for a traditional sit down restaurant with traditional service this isn't the place for you. This is the kind of place you take your friends or a date, not your parents. I mean that in the best possible way. A restaurant can't be all things to all people. This isn't first watch. But I would very much prefer eating at Katalina's than first watch. read more

I have been here several times, And the lines always long and the food always outstanding. This time was no different, same long line and food was delicious. I had the Breakfast Chick' Wich this is their Southern fried buttermilk- brined corn chip coated chicken breast topped with a sunny side up egg. It also has a splash of Frank's red hot sauce, and served with Katalina's Purple Craze hash so good! If your planning your next brunch allow some time food is made fresh and again there's always that line to get in... But always worth your wait a must try!! read more

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