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Rio Fresh Cafe

4.6 (16 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Mango delight and dragon fruit smoothies

Smoothies were delicious and staff were very friendly! We got my mango delight and dragonfruit smoothies. They explained their menu and that's all the fruit is fresh with no added sugars or syrups. Definitely will be coming back often.

Good vibes  bright and happy atmosphere, and delish Acai bowls!
Katie C.

Happy vibes, great acai bowls, and super friendly service. We will definitely go back!

I got the Detox Green smoothie and added protein and a banana! So refreshing, filling, and delicious!!!
Heather R.

I got the Detox Green Smoothie and added protein and a banana! Refreshing, amazing, and delicious!

Açaí strawberry refresher
Jayme H.

A friend and I randomly stopped by this cafe while on a walk in the Short North. It recently opened and we were down to try it. Inside you'll find a bright and vibrant green cafe with a menu full of smoothies, bowls, baked goods, and more savory lunch style items. The lady on staff was so sweet and eager to serve us. My friend and I both got a smoothie and were extremely satisfied. If you're looking for something refreshing, swing by here. It'll hit the spot.

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Anna C.

Amazingly yummy food, people were so friendly and helpful!!!! Location is amazing. Can't wait to come back!

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10 months ago

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11 months ago

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2 years ago

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4 years ago

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

I've been looking for a truly authentic acai bowl in the US for years. The owners are Brazilian. This is the real deal!

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

Chicken bowl was great as always!! Love that they always use fresh ingredients- will definitely continue to be a regular stop for me.

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2 years ago

I usually don't leave reviews but this place is heaven on earth, everything was amazing!!!

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2 years ago

Amazing service. All the workers were very kind and fast. Highly recommend! We came back two days in a row while in town

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2 years ago

This place appears closed. My order was cancelled by Grubhub because they couldn't confirm the order.

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3 years ago

Visiting from Florida best açaí in the area for sure, shout-out to Jacob for being a great staff member. Would return!!!

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Bambu Dessert And Drink

Bambu Dessert And Drink

4.6
(5 reviews)
6.2 mi

Looking for halo halo in Columbus, I found Bambu. It is close to me which is exciting…read more When you walk in the space it has a not pleasant smell. It was a bit off putting but I stuck around and ordered the halo halo. They have their speciality drinks with photos and descriptions along the wall. Those were helpful as their website was unreadable with what was in each dessert. The halo halo was delightful. It has a lot of flavor and some different things in it that have not been in other versions at other restaurants. It is a bit pricey but is larger than expected, which was nice and much more worth the money. I will go back and try some of the other desserts. They do have seating inside, but I got mine to go.

Pros: Good location (next to UPS Store) and easy parking…read moreFriendly staff lots of seating Many options - Che (dessert drinks), milk/fruit teas, smoothies, coffees Also a few desserts like macarons, ice cream mochi, and waffles Prices are reasonable Cons: The space, though light and airy, could use some elements like plants to make it more homey The desserts weren't prominently displayed, except for some in the small chest freezer that I didn't see them There are 2 other boba drink shops in the same shopping center, so they need to highlight their uniqueness (e.g. Che drinks) Pro tip: Take some time to look at the menu - there are so many options! I enjoyed the Bambu Favorite which gave me lots of different textures and flavors to consume - chewy, crunchy

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Che - dessert drinks; only comes in one size
Che - dessert drinks; only comes in one size
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Northstar Café

Northstar Café

4.3
(1.4k reviews)
0.3 mi
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Cloud Nine Pancakes $16.00…read moreThree 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

Visited Northstar Cafe on a Saturday afternoon. Immediately upon stepping in I was excited. The…read morerestaurant is clean and beautiful perfect for any occasion. You order before you find a seat, and the host who took our order was so kind and down to earth. He gave us recommendations and affirmed our choices. I can't remember his name but, he was wearing a cast/sling so I hope he gets the appreciation he deserves. I ordered the Everyday Egg sandwich with bacon and substituted a biscuit in place of the brioche bun. I'm going to tell you right now - this was the best decision ever! I also ordered a single ricotta pancake, the breakfast potatoes the Country breakfast, and the iced strawberry matcha latte. The country breakfast and the everyday egg sandwich have the exact same presentation, I wish the country breakfast was presented with each item separately rather than stacked as a sandwich but it was still delicious. Just like on the Egg sandwich the eggs are the star, fluffy, cooked to perfection. The biscuits was golden brown and flaky and had a nice bite. It paired very nicely with the strawberry preserves. The ricotta pancake was a standout, fluffy and beautifully soft and lightly crispy on the edges. It is paired with fresh cut bananas. Everything was delicious. The only issues arose because the kitchen ran into an issue with their fryer preventing them from preparing the breakfast potatoes. It also caused a delay in them bringing out part of my meal. They jumped into action to apologize and they treated me to a chocolate chip cookie (delicious, warm and huge!) and a complimentary meal at my next visit. As I live out of town I chose to redeem this by ordering the simple salad to take home to which I added avocado. The salad was delicious, I loved the croutons and the light vinaigrette - the avocado added an enjoyable creaminess. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Columbus!

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Bar area... only the counter (non booth area) is considered bar.

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Bar area... only the counter (non booth area) is considered bar.

Rio Fresh Cafe - vegan - Updated July 2026

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