So I almost drove past this place is really small and it looks like an abandoned building There's no windows in the parking lot is really small, but maybe when you walk in it looks like Christmas exploded There are a ton of Christmas trees and lights everywhere if you love Christmas and everything about Christmas this is a place for you Please be careful when you are walking in because I almost fell walking into the establishment We waited about 20 minutes before we were even acknowledged and even served. There was only one server because they were short staffed and it was only three people working that day. One person to serve one person to check out iand the cook. The server was very loud and expressing how bad she didn't wanna work there and how they were hiring how she needed help and how she don't make enough as a customer. I thought it was very unprofessional. After awaiting at our table for 20 minutes, she finally access what we wanted to eat and we place an order. She never brought our drinks out so after we received our food, our food was wrong. I asked for a pepperoni pizza with bacon and ham and extra sauce, she brought me out a pizza with ham and extra extra cheese. It just looked a mess and I asked for her to take it back. I didn't want it and she had an attitude the cook had an attitude so bad that they came out and said something to me my friend ordered her food and it was wrong but she still ate it. We paid for our food and we left. Will I be back no different strokes for different folks a lot of people was raving about this place on TikTok and Facebook that is why we decided to come check them out, but we are experienced wasn't the best. Sorry I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the food because I didn't have any food. Go check them out and let me know how your experience was. read more

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My wife came in here years ago maybe more than a decade ago and had a bad experience and she's never gone since...Today I came here and I had a very good experience; it was delicious; My server, Jillian, did a good job; very attentive and friendly. I had breakfast which they serve all day. The the gravy was very good, the biscuit it was okay. I might even had toast just to enjoy the gravy more. I have a feeling that the biscuits aren't always mediocre because there was a lot good about it, nice color, very big, I think it just had been around too long and I was at the restaurant 20 minutes before they closed. I had eggs, they prepared them exactly the way I asked and were very good. I really like their home fries I had a piece of ham just to experience the rest of the menu and that was very good.. you do have to note that it's thoroughly Christmas decorated all year long and that's kind of fun but they do play Christmas music but that's ok, maybe I wouldn't come in January because, you know you're sick of Christmas music by then, but definitely a fun atmosphere I definitely recommend this restaurant It's hard to find It's just a tiny little place off S High Street near SR 104, across from what used to be Dan's diner. The prices were very good I got out of there I think for about $14 but that's with two Cokes...and that's the bad thing about their prices.their soft drinks come in a can and they're $2 each which really is almost the kind of thing I wouldn't come back because of that, but the other prices on the menu more than make up for that.... if I hadn't had the cokes I would have gotten out of there for 10 bucks for a very big breakfast. I honestly think if they lowered the price of their cans of soda to $1.25 they would make more in the long run because there's a few people who won't come back when they pay $2 for a can of Coke But I must reinforce the prices of everything else were just very very good, very, very competitive... you get a lot for your money at Lois Mann's it has two or three big tables long tables that would seat a lot of people. So this would be a good place for groups. They are just barely five stars, but I'm hoping the biscuits are normally better and I guess the high price of soda is offset by the reasonable prices of everything else. read more

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Love the decor, only a Scrooge wouldn't love Christmas all year long. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and told to watch our step, the waitress was attentive without being bothersome, the food was delicious, the price was a third of anyplace else, and the overall experience was so good we will be back. Believe all the hype, believe all the positive reviews, this place is a South End treasure. read more

This is the most assuming place I have been to in Columbus, but, wow, it did not disappoint! The interior is festive and fun enough to put anyone in a good mood. And, your mood will only get better with the cook-to-order food that is served hot and delicious by the friendly, and very busy, server who talks with everyone in the room. Be aware - CASH only! Highly recommend! read more

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I wanted to update my review with a few more pictures. The food was served quickly and it was once again tasty. The prices were great. There are several things on the menu that I want to try on my next visit. Love the Christmas decorations! Our waitress was attentive to our needs. I will be back! read more

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Sweetie was a little leery walking up, because of the neighborhood, but it's a nice little building- and once you get inside the decor is cool. Not really my thing, but Christmassy without being crazy, plus guitars and photos of bluegrass musicians. Nothing fancy, very cozy. There's a lunch menu, but we went with breakfast standards. She got pancakes and bacon. Big fluffy pancakes; I had a bite, very good. Great bacon. I had the #5, biscuits and gravy plus eggs and hash browns. Big portion, eggs cooked to the medium I asked for, which is rare (no, not medium rare... never mind.) Lots of tasty potatoes. A huge, square, light biscuit. Perfect. The sausage gravy was pretty good. Might be from a can, but it's good canned stuff then. Service was great. Friendly, fast, helpful. Prices are really good. Cash only- glad I had enough, but the bill wasn't high. Definitely coming back. read more

Best place in town for a delicious inexpensive breakfast or sandwich! Once you enter, it's Christmas time again! All year long! Friendly employees and wonderful atmosphere! I had the two eggs, biscuits and gravy and hash browns! So good! read more

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what a great place!!! Lois is called the "Mother of the South End" for a reason. she and her employees are about the most amazing people to be around. our coffee group from summit chase went there on one of our outings, and i was amazed that i haven't ate there before. it used to be a laundromat, then a pizza place and now a delicious place to grab a bite to eat. BRING CASH...No Plastic is accepted!! tastefully decorated year round in christmas, it was featured on Phil and Myron's breakfast of Columbus (they go around taking breakfasts in different places around columbus and give a report of what they found on their Facebook pages. there were presents around each tree in the restaurant, and they were to be given to the local community and to patrons the week of christmas....cannot wait to come here again!! read more

Great food quick service Great prices! Quirky atmosphere Interesting location Lois Mann is a great person read more

Decided to go off the beaten path this morning. Went to Lois Mann's on High Street. They have been at this location for 11 years and 40+ years at their previous location. My waitress was Julie, very good waitress that checked on me numerous times. Ordered a #5- 2 Eggs, hash browns and biscuit and gravy. The eggs were cooked to a perfect medium, the hash browns were made with skin on potatoes that had a phenomenal deep potato flavor. Could have just ordered a plate of them. On to the star of the show, you get this huge biscuit, perfect texture, split it open and pour a huge bowl of gravy on it. Gravy was made with a nice sausage. Yummmy!!! All this for $6.95. Cheap and delicious food is a major plus. On to what everyone talks about, the decor. Place is one big Christmas Decoration. And quite the collection of guitars all over the place. I will definitely have to come back for the lunch menu sometime. Everyone needs to check this place out, especially if you have kids. read more

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Seen this little Christmas cafe on Fox 28 morning news with Cameron Fontana . So my Wife and I went today to see what it was about. The outside of the building needs some work but don't let that stop you. Inside is beautiful with wall to wall Christmas tree's and decorations. It's an old school no frill cafe. The menu is limited. We had breakfast. My wife had 2 eggs,home fries and toast. Price was $3.95 and I had cheese omelet with home fries and toast at $11.99. Coffee was 1.95 with free refills. Everything was perfectly done. Coffee was excellent. They were quite busy but very friendly and efficient to say the least. As a bonus there was a live folk band playing. We will definitely go back! read more

Delicious food. Friendly service. Don't be scared by the exterior condition of the building. The explosion of Christmas decorations and lights are super fun. Be advised that this is a CASH ONLY BUSINESS. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Hit the ATM and try this place. Be sure to check the operating hours before you go. read more

LOIS HAS OWNED AND OPERATED A RESTURAUNT IN SOUTH COLUMBUS FOREVER. I remember an 8 stool hole in the wall on Parsons. Same smiles from Lois same good food. If you like good old diner and not corporate put in microwave and heat down home food. Lois is a must. Never saw somebody as happy as Lois always is. read more

Good fast service. Kay was amazing! Would go back! Thank you for the information on your food.

Lovely little diner! Lois welcomed us warmly. We ordered a coney dog, hot Bologna sandwich (their specialty), and grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. Nothing fancy but tasted good at a low price! Had to get a picture with the Christmas decorations! read more

Great food and prices and a really fun atmosphere. Met there with a group of classmates for lunch . Had a really nice meal and enjoyed the holiday atmosphere! read more

I ate here for the first time today. I just got a chili dog and fries. My grandson had the pancakes. The hotdog was ok, the pancakes were fabulous! My friends had club sandwiches and they loved theirs too. Service was terrific. It is surprisingly clean and all decked out for Christmas (year round). We'll be back!! read more

Food was delicious, and service was terrific. Ambiance is acquired taste. It is fun. Great sausage gravy and biscuits. Eggs were just goopy enough to be dippy, perfect over easy. If we lived closer we would be regulars. Bring cash to save the fees, helps a small business. Enjoy. read more

Foods good. But I took a friend to eat there. Waitress brought our menus after 20 mins of sitting with her family. Then the owner had to take our order. The cook brought our food out to us. An hour later. There were only 4 tables with people. At no time did she ever ask us if we needed anything. And it wasn't like she didn't see us. She shot evil glares everytime she walked by. Or while she stood around. Shame I just found out about that place and have gone 4 times in 2 weeks. I like supporting mom and pops businesses. From sitting down to paying bill (which was never brought to us) it took 2 hours and 15 mins. Between the wait and nasty looks, I won't be back. read more

Best sausage gravy I've ever eaten. Our server Jillian was awesome and Lois not only cooked our meals but she rang us out at the register and gave us Christmas gifts. This place is an absolute gem and made our Christmas Eve! read more

First impression: This restaurant is very clean and tidy. We were agog looking at all the elaborate Christmas decorations. It's known as "The Christmas Cafe." The tables are decorated with lovely vinyl coverings that look like brocade embroidered fabric. Fooled me! Plus it has all types of string instruments on the wall. To the food review: We ordered homemade lasagna with rich simmered tomato sauce and the cabbage rolls with coleslaw side. Both meals came with toasted and buttered long loaf slices. We both had a house salad (one came with the cabbage rolls as a side). Our waitress (Jillian) was excellent and friendly. Jillian said to come back on Wednesdays to hear the bluegrass band from 1-3pm or so (no extra charge). Lois Mann filled us in on the history of her restaurant back to when it was at Parsons Avenue & Markison for 24 years. The restaurant has been at the current location 13 years, she said. We hear Lois does a lot for the southside community. Lois said "bring the kids." They get a gift every time they come in. Generous lady. We will go back. Note: This is a cash only restaurant (ATM machine conveniently inside). Would love to try the sausage gravy and biscuits that everybody raves about. Breakfast is served all day! read more

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Love going to this Christmas all year restaurant. She makes you feel like family. Love her cabbage rolls. Hand made hamburgers and breakfast is the best. read more

I absolutely love coming here and getting home cooked food!! I love the beef stroganoff & Meatloaf. My daughter and I went in there last weekend and tried the cabbage rolls and lasagna and they were equally as good! I like supporting local Lois has been in the community for many years and you can tell that she's truly passionate about cooking and serving people. read more

Lois Mann's Restaurant - Cabbage rolls Yum! Served with 2 side dishes. Homemade mash potatoes and green beans - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place was quite unique. Very pleasantly surprised when we walked inside. We were greeted with a fully decorated room of Christmas lights, trees and decorations. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food prepared quickly and as ordered. The food was great, portions were filling and price was extremely reasonable. The staff treated us like friends and made us feel welcome. Plenty of free parking. Casual dress. We will definitely return. read more

The atmosphere alone was worth a visit. Food was great, good sized portions and extremely fairly priced. The entire staff were so friendly and absolutely made our day. Highly recommend! read more

How does Yelp decide what reviews they don't recommend? There are only 4 reviews for this awesome place and 2 aren't showing as they "aren't recommended." The two that aren't recommended seem to be fine, objective reviews. Hmmm. Regardless I've been going to this unassuming place for a while now. They make all of their stuff from scratch and have excellent breakfasts! Prices are super reasonable and the food is great. It's like having your Mom or Grandmother cook for you. You can feel the love! If you go now and wonder why they haven't taken down their holiday decorations yet...they are up year around! Lazy or brilliant and time saving? One note: They only take cash! read more

Truly a hidden gem of American Diners. I've been curious about this place since I drive past it all the time. The outside is unassuming but inside is one of the quirkiest restaurants I've been to. It's decorated in Christmas decorations year round. It's festive and adorable. The staff are amazing and so friendly. The food is fabulous, well priced for budget dinners and you get a lot of food for your money. Definitely check it out, recommend to anyone looking to a 50s nostalgia dining experience with great food. read more

Stopped in for the first time this morning after walking the big flea market and I did not know about the Christmas decorations till I opened the door so that was wonderful. We had very good breakfast. Everyone was friendly including the regulars who were there. Will go back for sure. read more

We enjoyed their informal Wednesday aftrnoon Bluegrass music. I put some photos at: https://reesphotos.com/TEMP/Manns/

This little place is a south side gem. It's a family-run place just up from Dan's Drive In, both a diner and a music venue. Look for the yellow awing on the east side of the street. If you like bluegrass ("Americana" to you younger folks), they have live bands on the weekends, 6-9pm. There are lots of autographed pictures on the walls, and I recognized a few groups/singers from my childhood. The owner, Lois, was super-friendly and talked to us about the bands, music, etc. and invited us to stop in on a Saturday session. Otherwise, the decor is "hillbilly Christmas," and if you don't love it, we might have to fight about it. Flashing Christmas lights, lots of fun decorations, over the top in the best, most kitschy way. Oh, and guitars, banjos, mandolins on the walls. Really cool. This is also a classic diner. That is to say, basic food like your granny would have done - tomato soup, grilled cheese, maybe an open-faced roast beef sandwich. There are daily specials, and plenty of choice on the menu. I had their sub, with soup, and the spouse had an open-faced roast beef. If you like your sub warm but your bread crispy, this is the place to get it! Plenty of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and peppers, with the right amount of Italian dressing to keep the bun dry. It's the little things! The roast beef was good, with the classic white bread, real mashed potatoes and the brown canned gravy - a flavor profile we all know and love. I'm kind of excited to find a place like this in town, with music and an atmosphere that feels like a little slice of country. read more

My wife and I stopped in for Breakfast on Thursday,12/29/22. We're from out of town and just happened to drive by. The outside was not so beautiful, but you walk in the door and WOW!!, Merry Christmas! The food was truly amazing and tasted wonderful! Our waitress was a delight! Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back next time in Columbus! read more

Such a lovely experience overall!! The Christmas decor, along with the wonderful and sweet women running the joint, make the place feel like you're coming home for the holidays. Our server was attentive and accommodating. We went on New Year's Eve for lunch and the staff gave us chocolate "kisses" as a holiday treat. They also gifted us each a present from the selection of gifts at the shops register! Definitely recommend for a midwest comfort meal. read more

The owner is super nice to my mom so I really can't give this place a bad rating. The food is a ok, but it's a little hole in the wall so the food is comparable to that type of atmosphere. They have bands on the weekends that I would like to attend in the future to see what it's like. read more

Lois Mann's Restaurant - Salad Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

we were ver pleasantly surprised at the amount of food with our order. the service was great, kind and very polite waitress/ lady taking our order over the phone. our food was made quickly and even though we were a bit behind on picking it up, the food was still warm and tasted great. I definitely re this restaurant. this morning is just my second time eating from there but I know I will be back! you can't beat the prices for the amount of food you get. definitely worth the money. thank you read more

An amazing place to be it's all about the home feeling and the love tthat Lois Mann make it feel she is truly amazing amazing food and everything read more

I've been eating here off and on for years. They know your name and make you feel like family. Food and service is always stellar. Lois even accommodates my vegetarian side lol. Blue Grass night is awesome. The prices are more than reasonable. I've never had a bad meal here. Even my partner loves it here. read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. Awesome atmosphere, great service incredible food with really cheap prices

The Christmas decorations are cute and interesting. The food is barely passable. Not cheap either.

Truly a diamond diner in the rough. Lois Mann's is so unassuming I've driven by it for years and not known it was there - and we'd still be none the wiser if a friend hadn't asked to meet there a couple of months ago. Anyway this review is long overdue. Chockfull of Christmas decor and the weirdest assortment of items for sale by the register (games, deodorant, dolls - hilarious) and the nicest, most down to earth staff (and customers) you'll ever meet. And the prices! Be prepared for Andy Griffith era prices. Two eggs, delicious potatoes (baked in oven, not fried), breakfast meat and toast for $4.99. What the what? My husband and I got out of there spending $12 for two huge breakfasts and a coffee for me. Not including tip of course - and you can afford to be generous with these prices. It's also the cleanest restaurant I've been in pretty much ever. For all the tchotchkes and decor they have in there it could be a dust bunny nightmare - but it's neat and clean as a pin. Check this place out, y'all! read more