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    Northstar Cafe

    4.2 (389 reviews)
    Closed • 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ryane S.

    Everything about this place was just...right. From the moment we walked in, I was offered margarita while I skimmed the menu, I knew we were in the right place. The atmosphere alone was warm and welcoming and we all enjoyed the views. Our family of six placed our order and were served in under 10 minutes, which was perfect for our "hungry" kiddos. The food was so refreshing and filling and the portion sizes still left us all with a small bite to pack for later. It's hard to please everyone in our family when we're go out to eat, but Northstar hit the spot for everyone.

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    Debbie C.

    We've been to Northstar so many times and I don't give 5 stars often. The service is always warm, friendly and speedy and the ambiance is so inviting and cozy! The food is just consistently good. I think I've had just about everything on the menu. My favorites are the Northstar burger, the chopped salad, chicken and avocado sandwich and the pad Thai! You can't go wrong!!

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    Samantha H.

    This was 2019 for my birthday and the service and food was good from what I remember. Thank you

    Sabrina S.

    Super cute place in downtown Westerville, parking in the rear if available. Order, and then be seating they will bring the food to you. The only negative is have to get up and order something at counter for anything additional. Food; The Cloud Nine Pancakes were delicious, cooked to perfection. They are made with ricotta, and yumminess. Also, ordered bacon and was crisp and very good. Wine; was good but the Candied Orange Martini you will dream about sweet but not too sweet. I typically don't like super sweet cocktails so this was perfect.

    Angela A.

    Yet another hit with Northstar. I finally tried their burger (the pimento burger) the portion was very generous and the blend of meat in the patty is amazing! The patty was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants since moving to Ohio.

    Northstar Burger & Smoothie Bowl
    Jordan A.

    Gluten free granola available on the smoothie bowl & the fries are good too. Always good healthy fresh food and great service. One of my go to spots in uptown Westerville. I recommend sitting at the bar!

    Biscuit, Egg & Cheese
    Stephanie P.

    I live breakfast, it is my favorite meal of the day. I wanted a healthy breakfast so I had scrambled eggs with smoked Gouda cheese. A homemade biscuit, and a healthy juice. Delicious! The eggs were cooked to perfection and the biscuit crumbled delicately.

    The mini smoothie that costs $9.00.  Don't get it.     Non was consumed yet at this point.   Not even full.
    Chuck H.

    Absurdly overpriced smoothie. An 8oz at most? Smoothie for $9.00. A disturbingly odd situation. I think they did us dirty.

    Bar counter at lunch time.
    Brian V.

    So far so good. Looked this place up when staying with family in Westerville and decided to give it a go. Very welcoming and relaxed cafe. Started with a Mad Moon cider. Ordered the fish sandwich with breakfast potatoes. Looking forward to a good meal.... And a good meal I got. The potatoes were served with roasted red peppers and were fired to a crispy golden brown. The salad that came with the fish sandwich had a refreshing dressing and was loaded with crunch and flavor. The fish sandwich had the perfect compliments of tomato, red onion, and shredded lettuce. The fish was cooked with just the right salt and seasoning to enhance the taste of the fish. I only added a dash of fresh ground pepper and it was outstanding. My Uber was right about the fish sandwich. Great choice, Iriana! I will remember this place next trip to Westerville. Thanks!

    Chicken and Avocado Sandwich, Fries and Garlic Aioli, Fresh Tortilla Chips and Pimiento Cheese Dip
    Alexandra E.

    Cute little place! When you first walk in you place your order then find your own seat. The menu had some awesome choices, a bit more pricey than what I was expecting. My sandwich alone was $19. But I feel like the quality was worth it. Over all I spent $41, I got a fountain drink, chicken avocado sandwich with fries and rosemary garlic aioli, pimento cheese dip with tortilla chips and carrot cake. I split this with my 2 year old and she loved everything too! I think the main thing that made this a 3* was how loud the music was. Very overwhelming.

    Charred NorthStar Burger. In the past, my wife asked when she ordered that her burger not be blackened and she's never had a problem before.
    Dave H.

    Bring back the old NorthStar burger buns! we love NorthStar, but are disappointed with the new, tasteless buns!

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    Not good cold food prices are very very high..Better food at M.C. Donald's....Do not go there.My burger was not cooked.

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