Wandered in looking for a fast lunch between meetings and tried Katalina's based on the good reviews. Let me tell you... the reviews are RIGHT. I ordered the Nutella-filled pancake balls and the "Loaded Latin-leaning Okonomiyaki" and WOW. The Okonomiyaki was the most perfect balance of spice, sweet, savory- and truly might be one of the yummiest things I've ever eaten. The citrus aioli with the bacon (I opted for the sweet and spicy bacon) was just a magical combination on top of a unique potato pancake with pops of onion and corn. I could go on and on about the Okonomiyaki! The pancake balls were ordered on a whim as well because I'm pregnant and craving sweets, and they didn't disappoint! At first I was thinking "how good could a pancake ball be" but they were perfectly crispy on the outside and the inside was warm Nutella- it was a great combo! I truly wish they had a Pittsburgh location, but I'll have to settle for coming out to Columbus to enjoy. Definitely a repeat stop and an immediate favorite- will probably come back tomorrow on my way home! read more

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Finally visited Katalina's after hearing so many great things about it! I was surprised at how small the restaurant is given how popular it is, but we managed to find a seat. While we waited for our food, we doodled on the table and the window sill with the paint markers they provide. Loved looking at all the signatures and drawings around the restaurant! I got the Nutella pancake balls and a side of purple hash browns. The bacon that came with the pancake balls was a little chewy which I didn't love (I prefer crispy bacon!) Everything else was SO GOOD. I loved that the pancake balls weren't overly sweet. The hash browns were yummy and tasted even better with hot sauce. Can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!! read more

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

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Locally sourced food, great menu and service, great atmosphere Favorite. Locally owned and operated. Woman owned. read more

Was in Columbus this past weekend and asked the locals what restaurant had the best brunch. The overwhelming response was Katalina's! It's trendy little space with a great outdoor seating area and a few tables inside. The decor is unique and gives the feeling that you are eating in an old five and dime back in the day. While the restaurant was very cool in appearance and the employees were friendly, the food came up short. The famous pancake balls were pretty good, rich and sweet treat that will satisfy your pancake craving. You have the choice of filling them with Nutella, caramel, or dulce de leche. I also tried the breakfast tacos, they were soggy and flavorless, even cholula hot sauce couldn't save them. The elotes that comes with it was underwhelming as well, again no flavor. All in all, the restaurant was decent but not all it was hyped up to be. Cheers! read more

Katalina's - Breakfast Tacos and The Pancake Balls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Horrible Service!!!!!! Dine in | Breakfast | $10-20 Honestly I wouldn't give the 1 star if I could.... the worst service ever, all of our food was undercooked, cold and dry. Asked for a refund after spending 70.00 taking my Mother and Aunt out for Mother's Day. The manager came over said she could give us a gift card... which I didn't want but wouldve taken ... then came back and was told she talked to the owner ... I guess on the phone and was told she couldn't do anything.... came and told us... we ordered it so we can eat it or leave it. Fortunately we blessed a homeless man with more than he woke up with and that was about it. I will never be back here and this was the worst service ever. They should be ashamed of themselves. Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5 read more

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Katalina's is fantastic! It's a very small space with limited seating, although in the warmer months they do have tables outside. I suggest getting here early to avoid the crowd and wait times. All of the food is fantastic but you have to for sure get the pancake balls and bacon! read more

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

I stopped in to get a quick lunch to go, and I'm so glad I did! The Verdadero Ranchero Soup and a side house salad were so amazing that I'm actually taking the time to write a review. The soup had the perfect amount of spice and the salad was fresh and had fantastic ingredients, along with a killer vinaigrette to go with it. I'm from Texas and always skeptical when I go to Mexican restaurants up north, but this one is LEGIT! My order took less than 8 minutes from the time I swiped my card to when they brought it to me. I highly recommend Katalina's if you're looking for fresh offerings and fantastic service! I may have to go back a few more times during my trip. read more

A fun place to try on a warm morning! This place is really popular so I knew to expect a wait for my food but it didn't take too long and it's a great area to walk around while you wait. I got the pancake donuts that they're known for and the texture and consistency was great. Staff was helpful on which filling to get and you can get a mix of their options. They come with syrup but you definitely don't need it. Bacon was also amazing. Wish there was even more space for seating and parking but definitely stop here! read more

Katalina's - Pancake donuts and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was okay. The restaurant is neat and I like that you can write and leave your mark on the place and service was good. We had the breakfast tacos and the Hen in a basket and it was all okay. I think"Award winning breakfast tacos" is a bit much for the title. They were fine, but I have had much better and it seemed overpriced for what it was. read more

Katalina's - Inside wall with writing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I had heard a lot of great things about this place... especially the pancake balls. Came a couple Sundays ago with friends. You order at the counter and go find a seat. I heard seating was a bit of a crapshoot but it worked out just perfect for us that as soon as we finished ordering, a group of 4 got up to leave from the outside picnic table. Food is delicious. Pancake balls are worth the hype. Loved the breakfast tacos. My only critique is that the value was a little off for me. Everything is around $14 so getting two entrees plus pancake balls and a coffee ended up being around $60 after tax and tip... which is a little high for order at the counter. Otherwise everything was great... person who took our order was really helpful and had good recommendations. I'd definitely come back! read more

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This place is so yummy !! The decor is artsy nothing too fancy! Pick your own seat style ...place your order they'll bring to you ! I tried the pancake balls filled with Dulce de Leche .....The Pancake balls were sooooo good and filling ! The veggie sausage was tasty too ! If you're a breakfast person I would recommend this place ! Inside and outside seating available too read more

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

my expensive pancake balls had no nutella filling!! this is the third time it's happened :(

I'm in town for a conference and had to do a 9 mile training run for a half marathon next month. I found a local path to try and going out I passed this cute place. on the way to my car, getting hungry, I passed this place again and looked it up. I decided I had to eat here!! I ordered the pancake balls filled with pumpkin applebutter with a side of veggie sausages and delicious coffee it was bliss!!. the place is tiny but charming and absolutely worth the wait even after 9 miles! the staff were super friendly! read more

Katalina's - inside the ball of yummy-ness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Fun breakfast spot! Sitting outside in the crisp morning air eating a breakfast that tasted awesome. read more

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Best pancake balls in town! I crave them regularly and they never disappoint! If your you're looking for a nice breakfast spot, this is the place! read more

I feel katalona s undoubtedly some of the best breakfast I had Columbus. The French toast was to die for I really enjoyed the service. I know they were busy. The ambience was like hippie, but I really enjoyed like all the drawings on the walls that it made me feel like a retro aspect of a place where use walk up to the plates in order read more

Katalina's specializes in breakfast, brunch smoothies and juices. Their signature offering is the "Original Pancake Balls". The originals are filled with nutella or dulce de leche. The three star is for not having nearly enough nutella filling. I never appreciated a jelly donut that had a hint of jelly. Katalina's has both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outdoor. Ordering is done indoors. Their menu is posted on a huge wall inside the restaurant. They have paper menus as well. On most weekends the lines are excessively long. They do not take reservations. Waiters bring you the meal, it is not cafeteria style. It took about 15 minutes to receive our orders. Breakfast runs between $8-$12 dollars. Portion sizes are large but not significantly so. Other people that shared breakfast with me ordered the Hens-in-a Basket which they enjoyed. read more

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Hands down my favorite restaurant in Columbus. Katalina's provides a truly unique dining experience in a quirky setting. Ordering is done via counterserve and seating is limited. The cuisine combines American with Mexican influences, and even Japanese (looking at the okonomiyaki). The flavors on the menu range from umami savory to satisfyingly sweet. Altogether an unforgettable experience. read more

I went to Katalina's with my son and a friend of mine. They both got tacos and they loved their meal. I ordered hens in a basket and my meal was just okay. The place is very small and we wanted to grab a table and wait for my son since we arrived first. They were very adamant that we not allowed to have a seat and look at the menu. We had to order first even though there was empty tables and no one else in line. The ambiance was not really my style, It is done in a graffiti decor. All in all I wouldn't go back. read more

it makes you wanna talk. It's very very very good and their pancake balls at the phenomenal if you are very, very hungry I recommend before you because the service does take a little but you get distracted by talking. It's a small shop and there are two restrooms in the girls there's a baby changer and they have great service. If you if you have a kid you go there and let's say we're going to wash your hands. I'll give you pancake balls and your kid leave something on the table, the waitresses will find you and if they have found your kids toy, they will give it to you. It's amazing service and I just think it's lovely read more

Such a cool location! It's especially neat because the interior comes complete with paint markets that you can use to write on the walls, which are covered in graffiti. I tried the BLT tacos, guac, veggie sausage, and blood orange juice a couple of weeks ago. This spot is mostly a brunch and lunch spot that closes early and has a great patio outside. The inside is small, but noteworthy, as stated. The tacos and were tasty, served in blue tortillas, and loaded with toppings. I enjojyed the guac-- fresh and with a decent portion size. The veggie sausage almost tasted like real meat. I would order it again. Service was quick, and all items were brought to our table. My one complaint is that the blood orange juice was super acrid and contained a lot of odd additives that I wouldn't have expected, including food coloring. From a place that specializes in such fresh food and local ingredients, I would think the juice would be fresh. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely eat at Katalina's again if I was looking for a brunch/lunch spot. The menu is extensive and great for vegetarians. read more

Place was crowded, noisy, expensive and portions were small and we didn't find them that good. Won't be returning. read more

Whether you live in Columbus or are visiting, you NEEEED to go to Katalina's. It is such a cute little place (at least the one on Pennsylvania Ave). It is small which is the downside. If it's during the cold season, you might have to wait outside in the cold to even order. Finding a table will be tough because there are only a few on the inside and if it's too cold you cannot sit outside :( No matter how early or late you go it seems to always be packed, but that just tells you how yummy it is. I am a sucker for the pancake Nutella balls. It's literally Nutella stuffed pancake balls with a side of syrup. How can you resist that? There's a side of sweet and spicy bacon also. I am drooling writing this review. I like to get some salty with my sweet. I typically get the breakfast tacos. It's corn tortilla with chorizo, eggs, tomatillo, avocado, queso freso, and a crema. It comes with a side of corn on the cob. I really enjoyed the tacos because there are so many flavor profiles happening; it is like a party in your mouth. The only thing was that the corn on the cob lacked flavor and it was overcooked and slightly mushy. I also tried their slow roasted pork sandwich. It comes with a sauce that Katalina's keeps a secret, fried eggs, provolone cheese, avocado, peppers, and an aioli between two pieces of toast. I love that they are not afraid to add so many flavors to a single dish. I need to expand my horizon and try more! read more

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When we lived in Cbus we frequented this spot a few times a month and even now when we visit we almost always have to stop in here for some good eats. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options and everything (or 99%) is locally sourced and organic. Woohoo. :) You cannot go wrong with the tacos; corn; brussel sprout hash; the pancake balls with the pumpkin apple butter filling will make you want to hurt somebody they so good and oh man that thick cut bacon coated in brown sugar. YUM. The place is NOT BIG at all so beware! They tend to turn over the order quickly but there might be 7 table and a tiny bar area inside along with patio seating. It is not good for large crowds unless you wanna eat in your car LOL. Everything I have had is fresh and good. Not a complaint really hence the five stars which I rarely give out. read more

One of the best breakfast places in Columbus. Great options for salty, sweet, and vegetarian. Can't skip the pancake balls. Definitely take any out of town people here read more

Katalina's... talk about a place that lives up to the hype. We actually stopped at another restaurant before this hoping to fill our bodies with brunch-y goodness but were sorely disappointed by the menu. In a quick switch we made our way to Katalina's and had our taste buds wowed. So so very good. This location is super tiny. Like tinier than you would expect. There is a substantial parking lot behind it which is just wonderful. Food service was so fast. You order, take a number, and then wait ~5-10min for food to come out. I tried their breakfast chik-wich. Arguably a little hard to eat but delicious. The Brussels sprouts side that comes with it is also super tasty. My partner ordered the breakfast tacos which came with a side of delicious mexican cob corn. And what is a trip to Katalina's without ordering a batch of their famous pancake balls. They did NOT disappoint. We got them plain because we were so overwhelmed with the choices but you can get different fillings in them. Frickken yum. + sweet and spicy bacon. What's not to love?? read more

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I came here with my mom for lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but not too packed. We ordered the Hen's in a Basket($15.95 and the Everything but the Chicken Sink Sammy($16.95). The food was delicious! I think my favorite was the Hen's in a Basket. The Sammy was good and filling! The service was great. The patio space is cute. We will definitely be back. They also have free parking in the back. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you're walking past, but these guys have quite the reputation for good food and long wait times. We decided to check them out at the beginning of summer 2021 and got their semi-early, just after they opened for reservations. ...We were told an hour. It was our first time, around the area is a Kroger, couple bakeries, donatos, and an Elm & Iron store. We browsed, went and got coffee at Dough Mama's (please see that review) and a couple pastries while we waited. Went back an hour later, she told us she had moved us to the bottom of the list because we didn't answer our phones... she had called the wrong number. While she was figuring us out, she told us to get in line to order... just when we got to the counter we were told we couldn't order until we had a table lol ayyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee We just hungry people. Two-min later things are sorted and we are back in food line. Order. Then are seated... an HOUR laterrrrrrrrr our food comes semi WARM. .. AN HOUR FOR EEEGGGGGSSSSSSS basically. Luckily I was with a friend from highschool that I have know for 20+ years so we made it a good time by cracking jokes on the place... we would have gone back to Dough Mama's or Donato's.. BUT you pay when you order so. Food was good, but nothing that matched the reputation lol nor worth the 3-hour brunch time haha Good Luck everyone!! read more

Amazing pancake balls. Small and quaint. Restroom was very clean. Gluten free options. read more

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

While there are new brunch spots popping up all over the city Katalina's never gets old. They have a large menu of delicious items including fare for the vegan and gluten free. Personally I am such a fan of the popular Nutella balls that I rarely stray but I have tried other items on several occasions. The Hens in a Basket, Vegetarian Biscuit Balls, and the Mexican French Toast are also pretty tasty! The ambiance here is adorable. It's full of bright colors, graffiti, and there is plenty of outside seating. There isn't as much indoor but on a gorgeous fall day like today it could not have been more perfect! For parking there is a small lot in the back but I have found it easier to just park on a side street nearby. Definitely recommend Katalina's for anyone who loves a good brunch! read more

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So here's the thing, Katalina's was great! Really fun vibe, great outdoor seating, colorful umbrellas, friendly staff, etc. I got the famous Nutella pancake balls and they were mostly good but tasted a little like cooking spray and while mostly good, had it not been the "famous menu item" I wouldn't have spent $14 on them. I do not think they were THAT good. The sweet and spicy bacon was something I'd never tried before and really enjoyed. If I lived nearby I'd come back and try some other menu items for sure, but I personally feel it was slightly overpriced which is the reasoning behind the 4 stars. read more

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

This the OG location of Katalina's. I've been coming here since I was in undergrad at Ohio State. Katalina's is one of the best brunch spots in Columbus and has an eclectic mix of breakfast/ brunch foods that satisfies even the pickiest eater. My personal favorites are the breakfast tacos (which come with a side of Mexican corn-on-the-cob) and the pancake balls. Katalina's is probably most famous for their pancake balls (they are dough balls filled with Nutella, Dulce de leche, or a fruit filling). There is a good selection of juices/ drinks (the blood orange juice is fantastic, and so is the coffee). Be warned: it gets very crowded during the weekends. There is a small parking lot in the back, but it gets filled up fast. Be prepared to wait in line before ordering (which will give you plenty of time browse their menu over & over again ) read more

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

Such a cute little place! It's a very easy, casual walking distance anywhere in Victorian village area. The outdoor seating area is cute but a small amount of seats. It was very easy to order online but it gets busy so there was a little bit of a wait. The food was delicious and I love the side of corn! My friends love the coffee! read more

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

SO yummy but just sooo expensive and last time I went there was barely any nutella in my pancake balls. it is also very packed but makes an amazing brunch spot read more

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

This has now become one of my Must-Visit restaurants in Columbus! Tried Katalina's today for the first time and we absolutely loved it! I ordered the Breakfast Chick 'Wich sandwich and devoured the whole thing while we sat outside on the colorful deck. The Purple Craze Potato Hash on the side was to die for too-- be sure to get some of that if you stop here. My fiancé ordered the Chorizo Tacos and cleaned his plate! We weren't sure if we could finish the famous Pancake Balls (stuffed with Dulce de Leche) but we sure did! With the help of the Watermelon Mint Lemonade, we washed everything down & decided this was one of our new favorite stops; totally worth the just-barely-out-of-the-way drive. Very cool atmosphere, incredibly friendly waitstaff, and delicious menu selection. WE WILL BE BACK!!! read more

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5 stars for Service and Ambiance Vibe 5 Vibe and environmentally aware. Love the decor of colored chalk meanderings. Too cold to sit indoors on a May 8 morning even though we were the first to get to this exceedingly cozy place! Luckily, we moved outdoors in the Sun under the quaint colored umbrellas. A limited menu was offered due to staffing...a pity since I could not have the OKONOMIYAKI Disappointed with the purple craze hash. Although I was delighted in the purple potatoes, these were undercooked barely fork tender, not at all steaming hot amd I should have sent them back. My daughter took hers home to cook as leftovers. Nice array of picante seasonings provided on the table. I did not need any tailoring. The rest of my Hens in a Basket order was good. Eggs could be a tad runnier sunnier nested in the sourdough toast. Now, the vegan sausage was stellar, especially sandwiched in the cut out rounds of the sourdough toast. Best feature of this breakfast, the never ending, especially having almond milk....vegan choice The Breakfast Chick Wich looked good and my daughter seemed to enjoy it. The food is well presented in cheerful paper mini trays and wax paper with actual silverware, a total plus for being green. I'd like to come back and have the entire menu available despite the sticker shock when I saw the bill since I ordered without knowing the price. But, it was a thoroughly pleasant breakfast out of town visiting my graduating daughter. read more

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

I'm conflicted on my rating cause I think this spot is super cute with lots of plusses, but I have to be honest about my experience. The average rating is due to finding alumnium pieces in my food as well as egg shells, which really ruined it for me. However, I don't think this is indicative of the usual experience. I ordered the chick 'wich and shared the pancake balls, cause I've been dying to try that for a while. The chick'wich was good, a little dry for me but the flavors were excellent. The cornchip coating really came through and gave the sandwich a nice flavor profile. As I said, the chicken and the bread was a bit dry but nothing that would ruin the dish completely. I got scrambled eggs to go with my sandwich which unfortunately had some eggshells in it... I usually would go for a sunny side up but I didn't want the yolk to run all over the place. Also runny yolk would have added more moisture to the sandwich, so probably the way to go for the future. The purple hash was also pretty good, I wish I had some sauce to go with it but this is where I found aluminum pieces (see pic). I wasn't sure what it was at first and thought I could just ignore and swallow it but it ended up being a bunch of little pieces of aluminum which was quite upsetting. The pancake balls were great though, we got the pumpkin apple butter and hoped we could do half that and half nutella but it wasn't an option online and we were unsure if commenting that would work. We were missing syrup that goes along with the pancake balls though so that was kind of a sad mishap. Again, that led the meal to be a bit on the dry side. Overall, I think this is a cute breakfast/brunch spot. The outdoor patio looked amazing and I want to take advantage some day. However, quality control was not in my favor today but I'm hoping it was a truly isolated incident. read more

Katalina's - Aluminum in my food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is a victorian village staple! (And now a Columbus staple too). It's the best place to grab breakfast/brunch to walk to on the weekends. Historically this place was packed and there was a line out the door, since covid things have changed a bit. Not in the way you think- in that they totally revamped their webpage and made online ordering & curbside pickup available! It was a flawless experience. For the breakfast I highly encourage you to order the Katarina's Latina (pretty classic breakfast sandwich), the hens in a basket (maybe best to wait for eat-in to get those nicely runny eggs) or the breakfast tacos! AND DON'T FORGET THE PANCAKE BALLS. I'm not a sweet breakfast person, or sweets in general but these are a MUST GET. You can have them as a meal but I always share with who I'm grabbing food with. My favorite is the Nutella filling but they also have a de leches (yea someone correct me here?) And it even comes with a few slices of sweet n smoky bacon. Freaking delish. read more

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This was a truly special meal in a spectacular setting! Katalina's opens at 8am and my wife, son and I pulled up at about 8:20. There was already a few people seating in the outdoor patio area, but there were still several tables. We examined the menu and then found a prime stop to soak up the sun and enjoy the early morning. Food was out about 10-15 minutes later and we were still one of the only groups on a beautiful Saturday. I ordered the migas with avocado toast and my wife ordered the Nutella pancake balls with sweet and spicy bacon. I really liked my meal and thought the crunchy toast complimented the softer migas really well. Flavors were really well developed and I didn't even want to put any of the condiments hot sauces on as I found the flavors really delightful! My wife also raved about how good the Nutella pancakes and bacon were too! Really pleased with the food and ambiance. Wish we were sticking around Columbus for a few more days. read more

Katalina's - Avocado Toast w/ Migas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fresh! Fun! Friendly place! Super tiny but full of amazing menu options! No mimosas unfortunately, but food was over the top amazing! Will be a regular stop for us when we're in the area read more

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