Cloud Nine Pancakes $16.00 Three ricotta pancakes served with real Ohio maple syrup and bananas Scrambled Eggs with Cheese 8 Choose smoked gouda, chèvre, gruyère or cheddar Mushroom Frittata $18.00 Three Green Field Farm eggs, hearth-baked with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions and gruyère. Served with breakfast PEANUT BRITTLE $5 read more

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Nice Brunch spot in the central part of Columbus. It was really busy so we were able to snag a spot at their booth. Food was good. I ordered the deluxe egg sandwich which was a big challenging to bite out of and my hubby ordered the Country Breakfast which was just a plain muffin sandwich. Neither of our came with any sides which was strange and disappointing. Service was satisfactory. Loved the Jade Tea though! read more

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Extraordinary menu and very popular restaurant. Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack is what you have in mind - this is an excellent choice. I recently discovered the oatmeal (jarred with a smear of nut butter and plenty of dried fruit and nuts) and an order of toast - perfect little soldiers of high quality bread toasted and served with softened butter and jam. I have never had a simpler yet more satisfying breakfast. Outstanding with hot coffee. read more

North Star is an Ohio classic. If you're looking for a nicer fast restaurant to visit on your lunch break this is the place! Even though there isn't any waiter service most of the time, the ambiance is still elevated since the food is so good and the decor is classy. My go-to is the Thai peanut burrito, but they have your classic burgers and breakfast sandwiches too! Overall one of my favorite spots in the city. read more

Northstar Café - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Overall, Northstar Café is one of my favorite places. It has a great atmosphere and is always a fun, upbeat place to dine. The staff and energy are consistently positive, and their kitchen runs impressively well stations are well staffed, things move efficiently, and they genuinely make an effort to get food out quickly without sacrificing quality. Everything is consistently delicious, and in all the years the Beechwold location has been open, I've never had a bad meal. On the rare occasions when something hasn't gone quite right, the manager has immediately offered a complimentary meal card without any prompting. That's been my experience across multiple Northstar locations over the last 10 years, and it really says a lot about how they value their customers. They're also very accommodating. Once, I tried to place an online order right during the transition from brunch to dinner. The manager told me to come in and said they'd still make the brunch item I was craving and they also made me a dinner item (the mushroom frittata ). That kind of flexibility and care is exactly why people keep coming back Over the years, and especially post-pandemic, prices have definitely gone up. I'll admit I had a bit of sticker shock the first time I visited after reopening. That said, the quality and portion sizes haven't been compromised, which matters a lot to me. They also removed Beechwood salad from their menu is was one their bestselling. You can lose customers by cutting corners or using cheaper ingredients or you can adapt to the times while maintaining standards. Northstar has clearly chosen the latter. read more

Northstar Café - Brunch Chopped Salad - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The restaurant is absolutely charming, with a mix of tables and cozy booths. There's outdoor seating, an upstairs area, and a lovely decor. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was magnificent. We stopped in for a late breakfast--my friends ordered a wrap and a deluxe egg sandwich, and I had the ham and cheese scone. I never thought I could love a scone so much! I was hoping for a larger coffee selection, as there were only three drip options at a self-serve station, but everything else more than made up for it. When we left, they even had a fireplace going outside, which was such a warm and welcoming touch. read more

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Northstar is a Columbus Staple! This is another spot that if you have a guest coming in from out of town that wants a taste of Columbus; you have to come here; their brunch is undefeated! The service is always quick & incredibly friendly, & the food is delicious! My absolute favorite item is the smoothie bowl; it's blueberry heaven. The hash and ham and cheese scone are great breakfast picks if you're craving something a little more savory! The Northstar Burger is a hit as well, and the Earth Day freebie for this item is just another reason why Northstar is so fantastic! read more

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I will always love the food, service, and how dog friendly this place is. I don't have many friends so I tend to go out to eat alone with my dog a lot and they've never given me any issues over coming in with my dog to stand in line and order food then head out to the patio which I appreciate. Aside from service always being great they have amazing orange juice and every menu item I've had tastes great. read more

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Overall ok but not impressed. Parking is on the street at a meter. I can see parking being an issue if and when the area gets busy. Service is okay you pay at the counter and they bring you the food so difficult to have bad service. The food is expensive bowel of chili, burrito, juice, beer, soda and cider with a 15% tip $80! Overall I would not visit again however I would not not suggest it. I would say good atmosphere, friendly people but that is it. read more

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Cute little spot! Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was pretty packed but we were still able to find a table. Parking was a breeze due to the garage right across the street. I had the deluxe breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! The ciabatta was so yummy. The hot apple cider was super tasty and I am looking forward to the next time I go just so I can drink this again! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger, Deluxe Sandwich, Hot Apple Cider, Green Smoothie - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went here which a group of 9 ladies and we lucked out with two booths next to each other. It's an order and then seat yourself kind of place. The waitstaff was wonderful - super efficient. I ordered the sweet potato hash and it was delicious! There's street parking and self serve coffee! read more

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Wow!! This is a great place for breakfast/brunch. We were on our way out of town after the 2025 CrossFit Age Group Games and needed breakfast for the road. This place was perfect because you order at the counter and then have a seat, so it can be a somewhat quick stop if that's what you need. They serve Counter Culture coffee. So, needless to say the regular brew here is delish!!! After a short wait, our food arrived at the table. The presentation was top notch, the dishes were beautiful, so first impressions were good. The quality of ingredients and seasoning was outstanding. The sweet potatoes and smoked turkey was dressed with roasted red peppers that added just a hint of "heat" to the flavor profile. The eggs were cooked just right with the runny yolks spreading over the dish. WONDERFUL. The only other item I tasted was a bite of my son's biscuit. It was fantastic, buttery, flaky, and melt in your mouth good. This is THE PLACE if you're in the Short North area or nearby at the Conventon Center. read more

Northstar Café - Omelette with mushrooms and cheese. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Oh how I love this place. This place has probably my favorite breakfast of all time. I order their sunrise burrito and it is perfection. Crispy hashbrowns, black beans, eggs, it has it all. Their cloud nine pancakes are something I dream about. If you're in the mood for oatmeal, their oats all the way is amazing. I have come for their lunch once and it wasn't as good as their breakfast menu in my opinion. There is a lot of seating, though it is always very busy for weekend brunch! It is always popping on the weekends, so be on the look out for a table when you walk in. read more

Northstar Café - Cloud nine pancakes, sunrise burrito, oats all the way - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great service! Clean and calm environment! The cheese burger I had was superb!!!! I will definitely be coming back here again! 10/10 Great place for a date, birthday or taking your family out to eat! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger with no tomato (and fries) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Everything is great! Never disappoints. I highly recommend. It's a bit on the pricey side but totally worth it . The food is high quality

Wow just wow! My sister was even impressed! She had the basil wrap and loved it. I didn't try it but I rarely see her finish a meal and she did. The sweet potato fries with the rosemary aioli was soooooooo sooooooo good! One of the best mixed with aioli that I've had. I had the fish sandwich, and it was perfection. I love that it was grilled and not fried. Perfectly seasoned. Perfectly cooked. And HUGE! One of the biggest pieces of fish ever. It all was amazing Only thing I didn't like is that you order and then find a seat. And they were pretty busy. I'd go back for sure read more

Northstar Café - Sweet Basil Burrito - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We visited Columbus at the end of November 2025. We weren't satisfied with the hotel breakfast, so we decided to have breakfast at this cafe. From the very first minutes, we liked it here: clean, cozy, and friendly staff. We ordered: mushroom frittata, ricotta pancakes, and of course, coffee. Everything was very delicious. The mushrooms were very aromatic, and the fried potatoes that came with them were some of the tastiest I've ever eaten. The pancakes were also very tasty and tender. The portions are quite large, and most of the ingredients used are organic. It's also worth noting that the prices in this cafe are affordable. I would recommend this cafe to my friends and acquaintances. read more

Northstar makes a phenomenal burger. Recently tried the classic cheeseburger again, and once again it surpassed expectations. Excellent quality meat that is well cooked. Bun is nicely toasted. The breakfast potatoes that come alongside have great seasoning. This place remains extremely popular, but the wait usually isn't too long -- that is, if you can find a place to sit! read more

Northstar Café - Classic Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We ate on the outdoor patio, it was so nice and peaceful. They also allowed us to have our dogs on the patio. I'm pretty sure the chef brought our food out and it was very fresh and hot. The presentation was great. I will have to say that it was the best fish sandwich I've ever had. The ingredients were very fresh and the salad was awesome. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend, a must try when visiting Columbus. read more

Northstar Café - Menu - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This was such a cute spot for breakfast! Although we didn't get any pastries, they looked amazing and are made fresh daily! I got the country breakfast and my wife got the breakfast burrito, and they were amazing! read more

Northstar Café - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was so delicious. Mushrooms were accented in the frittata and meshed to well with the cheese and onions. The crunch on the bottom was perfect. The potatoes were seasoned so well and uniquely that I have never tasted potatoes with this much different flavor. It was outstanding. Arugula salad was dressed just right The atmosphere was quiet yet appealing with all guests there. Service was just right. Attentive yet not intrusive. read more

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Stumbled upon this place as I was looking for something close to the airport for brunch. Northstar boasts itself as being a vegetarian restaurant and does as great job in upholding this! They do offer the option to add meat to a few dishes. At this particular location, you wait in line to order food and then are given a location buzzer so that they know where you are in the restaurant to deliver your food. PRO TIP: you can skip the line and order food and drinks at the bar! I was able to enjoy the mushroom frittata and the shooting star juice. The frittata and accompanying arugula were fantastic, but I did feel it required a touch of hot sauce. However, the potatoes served with the dish were seasoned to perfection. The shooting star is the perfect balance of healthy and sweet. Pro tip #2: Northstar will validate your parking in you park in the garage adjacent to the restaurant. read more

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Clean, morden, cozy, warm and comfortable that I feel I want to go back. I saw many single customers eating alone happily. I want to do that! Food is pretty good and very clean. Had a veggie wrap with tofu. Loved it. They put a hint of cilantro and tastes bewituful. Coffee can be self service you can get until you cannot. Such a happy place. read more

Ordered takeout lunch here for an account of mine. The patio was open in full force. It was somewhat busy but they took my order fast. The order took awhile to be prepared so the wait time was a little longer than I had expected but regardless, they had me out the door and off to my office. The food is consistently good and presented well. read more

Northstar Café - Mushroom Frittata - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We stopped by for drinks and dinner. Decided to sit at the bar where you have full service. (Tip: Sitting directly at the bar is the only place you can get direct full service at northstar... all other tables need to stand in queue and order at the front counter.). Full disclosure: I know two of the servers/bartenders here very well, so my (positive) opinion of the staff may be biased. However even before I knew staff I was coming here and have always liked this location best. There is just something about the flow of the space that I feel gives off good energy. Plus its in the perfect location of the Short North. The staff here hustles and is friendly. The food has never let me down here. If you're on the fence hop off it and come on down to this location! Food: My husband ordered a Paloma and I ordered the guac n chips. Then for dinner we ordered a northstar burger and a grilled chicken sandwich. When at the bar you can get free complimentary pimento cheese. Its a little smaller than the guac appetizer but still a nice size. This is served with house made tortilla chips. The hand made guacamole is amazing. Very flavorful. Tonight it could have been plated with a tiny bit more guac, but still it was delicious. My husband liked his burger. I shy away from red meat, so I will take his word on that. My chicken was tender and flavorful. The lettuce was crispy. Bun fresh. I took off the tomato but it was ripe and nicely cut (gave to husband) We didnt have room for dessert. However, if you like carrot cake... theirs is "amazing". Its seeved in a mason jar, layered. Their oatmeal cookie is excellent, too Hope you enjoy Northstar as much as we do! read more

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Such a good casual place to come eat, prices are affordable and food is spectacular!!

Very expensive. $100 for 4 people. Service did not meet expectations - inattentive, slow, & forgetful. Not a single table was clean for us to sit! Food was cold & their Bloody Mary is disgusting for a brunch place. Plenty of other good options in the area. Sorry :/ read more

Friendly staff, casual place, great fresh OJ OJ is fresh squeezed and nice and tasty, and some pulp Staff were very friendly, they seemed over whelmed You order at a register, sit down, and they bring you your food Mushroom fritta was tasty, good earthy mushroom taste but the cheese had set really quickly, there is a LOT of cheese, so it was chewy and needed a knife to cut through by the end read more

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I've never had a bad experience at any Northstar location, and my most recent brunch experience was no exception. My mom and sisters went for my sister's 30th birthday. We ordered a praline scone, some breakfast burritos with sausage, and an egg sandwich with sausage. I also got a carrot juice and my sister got a strawberry smoothie. Everything was very tasty! I would've liked the burrito better without corn and sweet potato as it was a lot of sweet in a a savory burrito, but that's just a personal preference. The patio was great and everything was clean. read more

Northstar Café - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great ambiance with the boys. In town for the stadium series. I actually didn't get anything to eat but I thought the food looked good based on what I saw on other peoples plates! The potatoes looked pretty fire! The service was quick. Recommend! read more

Northstar Café - Me watching my friends eat food - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The Food was Definitely Delicious and Tasty and Savor. Plus the mint ice coffee was delicious and perfect read more

Northstar Café - The Spicy Sausage gravy with scrambled eggs with Gouda cheese - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. Perfect venue for a chilled brunch with friends. Was happy to see Nicaraguan coffee too which was so good! read more

Great place I had cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries were so good. The flavor was wonderful. The staff suggested it great customer service and love the atmosphere. read more

Everything is great here. It's a comfortable place. Good service. And amazing food. I love the Northstar Burger. But I've never had a bad meal here. read more

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Great food, good atmosphere, priced right. Worth the visit. We stopped in Colombia for a quick dance tour and this was one of the hidden gems. Thank you all for everything read more

I went here for breakfast with my friend one morning after staying in the Short North. The ambiance is clean, upscale and modern. There was a coffee bar with all the fixings. We sat at the bar where I ordered the country breakfast- over medium eggs and cheese over a buttermilk biscuit with sausage gravy. Delicious and little spice to the gravy. It was obviously made in house. The bar tender was friendly and efficient. I would like to try their lunch and dinner menu. read more

It's official. After 16yrs of this being my favorite restaurant on the planet it's over. Is it new management? New ownership? It's too expensive to be unaccommodating. This has always been the most accommodating place I've ever dined. They are now 'no alterations' to menu items. I wanted no cheese and apparently 'we are not allowed to do that' I'm not going to say the food is bad or the service. It's just a shame, but obviously it's not the same place it used to be. I won't be back and I won't recommend. Ever. Again. Sad. So sad. read more

You can't go wrong with Northstar...ever. This place was clean and just like all their other locations, their food was excellent. I have the chopped salad (crunchy and excellent). Others at me table had a breakfast burrito, burger and some sort of egg wrap. Everyone loved their food. read more

Food was great! I ordered the cloud9 pancakes which were very yummy 5/5. The espresso martini was just okay, a bit too sweet for my husband 3/5, and the shooting star was also just okay- i wish it was a bit more chilled and it tasted mostly just of carrots-3/5. The ambiance and service are both impeccable though. Definitely a good vibe to meet up with friends. read more

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Love the seat yourself idea as service is very fast yet the food tastes fresh and delicious. Gluten free friendly simple salad which was so good as well as the French fries were 10/10 for me. Will be coming back here as there are lots of other options I'm excited to try. read more

Northstar Café - Simple Salad; French Fries - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio