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Northstar Cafe

4.4 (107 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Mulled apple cider
Michelle Y.

The food here is always SO fresh and yummy! I've never had a bad experience here. The steak enchiladas were absolutely perfect and we tried the bourbon apple cider which was so so warm and cozy. Service is always top notch they are super fast I love the jazz band and casual upscale vibe. Will always come back here!

Sweet potato and turkey hash
Ebony P.

I went today wanting their Buddha bowl, but once I arrived, I learned that they only have their brunch menu Saturday and Sunday until dinner time. Initially I was very disappointed but ordered the sweet potato and turkey hash... I'll be honest, it did not sound good to me at all. But man, it's so good! It's flavorful, and filling. I asked for my egg to be scrambled, and put on the side. Such a great choice. I will definitely return and am open to trying other things on their menu. I've only been 3 times so far and each visit has been extremely pleasant. The staff are always very friendly and helpful and they're very accommodating. Sometimes there's live music and it definitely sets the mood for the evening, whether you're going for a date night or a girls night out, it's always a vibe in there. The outdoor seating area is nice also! Most of the area is shaded and they have umbrellas.

Fish sandwich, fries and Margherita pizza
Alan G.

Went here during lent. You order first and they bring it out. I had the fish sandwich, ordered fries which was an appetizer and the wife ordered the margherita pizza. They don't give anything out like numbers but a device that looks like you would get when you are on a wait list and the lights would go off. Well to my surprise they use it for your table location which they bought my fries out first and dropped them off at the table. The food came out shortly after that. Everything was good and surprisingly barramuñdi filet was delicious. Never had it before. The first with the aioli was good and the wife enjoyed the pizza. It doesn't have waitresses so you have to get your own refills. We definitely go back when I am at the mall.

Side of egg and cheese- good!
Jenny A.

It was great, minus the 2 doors being open to the line, which makes it hard to know who is actually first. It was a very busy Sunday brunch, and they had one poor cashier. Oatmeal with almond butter, oat milk, fruit and nuts was really good. It was warm (not as hot as I like it, but still good!) and I liked it served in the mason jar. They were making delicious scones and cookies while we were in line- smart advertising bc it smelled good! Food came quickly and "servers" were very friendly.

Kristina P.

Northstar Cafe is pricey, but def worth the hype, imo. I went with a friend for a girls lunch which I highly recommend I got the Mexicali Salad, a margarita, and we shared a side of fries with aioli, and the pimento cheese dip. All get two thumbs up from me! Thankfully this location is right by my work so I will be back soon!!

Breanna T.

The drink menu was pretty solid, not a lot of food options though. But they do serve, breakfast lunch and dinner so I think that's great. This is such a beautiful space! Love the open layout and bar area. It was super busy when we went and felt a bit overly crowded in the front area so we opted to sit at the bar for full service. The Caesar salad was delicious! I also thought the fries were good, I just don't like that they came out first. I wanted my salad and fries to come out together. Restaurant was super busy so the bartenders weren't has attentive but that was expected as they had a lot of guest to attend to. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will definitely try a cocktail next time I go.

Kenwood salad! No croutons, tomatoes or avocado. I have an allergy and they're extremely accommodating. The salad is SPECTACULAR.
Lisa E.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about NorthStar! Such amazing food, friendly staff and an overall great ambiance. I stopped by to get a salad for lunch and it was made wrong twice but they handled it so promptly and very kindly. I felt bad but they reassured me it wasn't my fault. I recently had an issue with a local restaurant where the owner berated me for a mistake they made so this was such a breath of fresh air. I'm a faithful customer and I'll continue to come back. Excellent place for my family. P.S. the Kenwood salad, enchiladas, fish sandwich, and margherita pizza add prosciutto are some of my favorites! Honestly everything on the menu is good, you won't be disappointed.

Cast-iron steak and enchilada
Ashley C.

My new favorite meal is the cast iron steak + enchiladas. It is a dinner item so do not go before 3p. I paired it with the rum strawberry mojito . This was a great after work meal . It's not too heavy with a lil spice . Service was great , and if you know my reviews you know I sat at the bar . Service is usually more efficient and more personable when you sit there in my opinion. Make sure you visit the one in Kenwood and to grab a chocolate chip cookie.

Buddha bowl and vegetarian enchiladas
Jaclyne A.

Buddha bowl is always a 10/10 The enchiladas themselves for some reason were a little cold, however the beans were hot. But it was still a very yummy dish! The staff was and is always so incredibly kind, something I really appreciate about this place. I also love the Kenwood location, a very cozy environment!

Caesar Salad
Tasha H.

Northstar Cafe is the perfect brunch or dinner spot. Located adjacent to Kenwood Mall, they offer a healthy take on classics. We stopped by for brunch on a Sunday and he had the Northstar Burger (veggie burger) and I the sweet potato hash. Both were delicious but the burger was the clear winner with the accompanying salad. We shared the truffle cookie and boy, that was the best truffle cookie ever! Brunch was so good we decided to come again that following week. This time we shared the Caesar salad that had the perfect amount of dressing (I didn't have to ask for extra on the side) and the Margherita pizza. The sauce was too mild and would be better suited on a kids pizza. Other than that, we enjoyed our meal including the wonderful jazz trio. We'll be back!

Michelle J.

This location feels elevated compared to the Liberty location. I definitely prefer sitting at the bar for continued service during drinks/food. Great lil spot. Live music every night.

Fish sandwich and potatoes. No fries durning brunch.
Joey S.

This is my first time at the Kenwood location I do go to the Liberty location often. I came in with several friends for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The smell of wood burning outside was unique and very warm as you walk to the door. Inside it reminds me of the Liberty location but smaller. With that said the service was on par with every visit I have had at the Liberty location and the food was excellent as always. My go to is the fish sandwich but that doesn't mean it is the only good thing on the menu, I can say that I have tried a lot of other items and everything I have tried has been yummy. It can get very loud in the restaurant so if you are hard of hearing be prepared for noisy conversations that you may miss a lot of. But the food is worth it. I highly recommend Northstar, if I could give them 10 stars I would. Oh so tasty.

Deluxe Egg Sandwich
Scott N.

We don't go to the mall very often, but when we do we are going to the Apple Store. We had plans to go somewhere for lunch, but Northstar Cafe was finally open. It was still under construction the last time we visited the mall. Since it was our first time we were very confused. There was a line, but not understanding it's an order first then have a seat process, we were lost. I asked the bartender about the process and it was from her we learned we needed to go back to the line and order in advance, which we did. We then had a seat. Mark went to get water for us, but I was not going to keep getting up to get water refills. The lack of a dedicated server was sorely missed. Mark ordered the Chicken & Avocado Sandwich w/ fries and I ordered the Deluxe Egg Sandwich. I also purchased a chocolate chip cookie. Mark's sandwich and fries came out pretty quick. My side of fries followed in short order. When the fries were dropped off I mentioned I did order fries, but not JUST fries. She said she understood and my sandwich would be delivered soon. Well... Mark was finished with half of his sandwich by the time I finally tracked down someone to ask if my sandwich would be coming anytime soon. I admit, though I'm sure I said it nicely, the choice of words indicated I was annoyed. She went to check on my sandwich, i.e. pick it up after it had been sitting on the kitchen counter for a while. She did apologize for the delay. Mark said his sandwich lacked flavor, but he enjoyed the fries. My sandwich was very greasy and mostly tasteless. How in the world can smoked gouda be tasteless?! Well, I don't know how they did it, but they nailed it. The bacon made the sandwich. Oh, I suppose I should have asked because I assumed the eggs would be sliced and hard boiled. They were, instead, scrambled eggs in the shape of a wedge. There was also some sort of sauce along with plenty of arugula. The sandwich was messy, difficult to eat and as stated before, greasy. The cookie was huge and bursting with chocolate chips. The cookie, as sweet as it was, had a slightly bitter taste. It was as if they included some bakers chocolate chips in the mix. That said, it was soft and quite gooey. It was a good dessert and plenty for two people to share. The place was clean and nicely laid out. The booths were comfortable, but as part of seating ourselves we nearly sat at a table that wasn't clean. No plates on the table, but there were water glasses. In my mind this made sense since I'm used to having someone stop by the table and fill up our water glasses. Mark noticed the water glasses weren't exactly empty and it became clear we needed to move to another table. I was excited to have convenient place to eat while at the mall, but we won't be coming back.

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