Can't say enough good things about this little gem in Bexley. It is a fantastic place to come for either breakfast or lunch. On this visit I ordered the gyro omelet and it was so good I kept eating it long after I was full. The hash browns were perfectly crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. It is a small place so you might have a wait, but it will be worth it. read more

Stav's Diner - Gyro omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best food and best service. You can tell they truly love feeding people and wanting their patrons to have a great experience.

I'm not sure how to write this review. Local divey diner. Food was fine, service was fine, ambiance was fine. Two adults two grade school aged children. We each ordered a breakfast on the menu. When it came time to settle the bill, we split the check in two. My meal on one check and one adult and two kids on the second check. My bill for for breakfast and water was $17 including tip The second bill came out $65 including tip! Neither of us was given a copy of the check; the bill was rung up and calculated at the register by someone (not our server) based on what was handwritten on a scratch pad by our server. We were in a hurry to get to an appt at the OU Med Center so we paid and went on our way. But as soon as we pulled away we were discussing the bills and neither mine nor theirs added up. I had an $11 sandwich and water. How does one get to $17? I'm a 20% tipper and the math doesn't add up. The other three had $10 breakfast plates with an apple juice, an orange juice, and water. How does one get to $65 including tip? I make no accusations, but something's not right here. Did I get the out of towner special treatment because I was wearing my Chicago shirt? read more

This place is very small, only one cook, so you will wait much longer than you expected so I hope you're not in a rush. However, the food was delicious and the service was great too. Just make sure you're not in a hurry, not your typical diner. read more

The wife and I have been wanting to hit this joint up but it's usually really busy. Now I know why. The breakfast is amazing and the owner/cook is puttin it down in a major way. The French toast is the best Ive ever had lest just start there. My wife got the western omelette and it was executed perfectly. Even the coffee was excellent. Best breakfast in town hands down!! read more

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The food was amazing. The staff is very extra nice. It is busy though. The wait was worth it!!!!

This was my first time at Stav's, and I will most definitely be back! We had to wait a little bit to get seated, but the food and experience was well worth the wait! I cannnot wait to come back here again! read more

Stav's Diner - Corned beef hash and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I enjoy talking to the staff at Stav's and the food is always excellent. Get there early if you want a seat. Watching Stav is like watching a maestro cook your breakfast. read more

Always great food and a great experience. My son and I enjoyed breakfast here today. Great customer service. A nice atmosphere.

Such a great traditional dinner, very clean and efficient. Had a busy crowd on Saturday but expected for great diners!!! Got pancakes and an omelette and great quality of food. Lots of parking around which is helpful to walk off some of the filling food. Limited seating so there can be wait times but I recommend to call and see first. read more

My wife and I stopped by Stav's diner today after googling "best biscuits and gravy in Columbus" and we definitely agree! You immediately feel like family when you walk through the doors. They had pandora music playing on a TV and everyone welcomes you in. We chose to sit at the bar, but there are a few tables. I can definitely see this place getting busy and having a long wait... so make sure you are prepared for that! Stav cooks everything himself and takes the time to get to know you while he does it! There are so many friendly faces behind the bar. The other person helping with the food was recommending a chili that he personally made and it warmed my heart to see the excitement on his face when people were trying it! My wife was going to order the biscuits and gravy and a side of eggs, but the waitress recommended the "stacker". The stacker came with hash browns, eggs, cheese, biscuits and gravy all together! I ordered an omelet with spinach, cheese, and bacon. We also ordered coffee. The staff made sure we had fresh coffee and plenty of creamer the entire time! I never once felt like an inconvenience for asking for anything! I will definitely be back for the French toast after seeing it made for another customer! This small diner is going to be one of our regular spots from now on! We love the atmosphere and the amazing food! read more

Stav's Diner - Omelet and the stacker - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Overall, disappointed. They were out of a lot of the things I wanted for breakfast which steered me in a lunch direction. Ordered a burger and their lemon orzo soup (can't remember the actual name of it right now). Started with the soup and it was DELICIOUS!!!! No salt or pepper needed, the lemon really popped, orzo was well cooked and it too soggy and a decent amount of meat even in my ridiculously small $4 container. Then we get to the burger. I stayed in the store to watch them cook because I like watching line cooks work. Here is where the disappointment truly began, a burger patty taken out of the fridge/freezer added to the grill with no seasoning. A piece of cheese was put on with my bacon and it was topped with lettuce and tomato. Didn't notice there were no condiments until I left and it was too late so that was step one of being dry. Patty was slightly overdone and not seasoned. Last step was that I paid the $2+ upgrade for onion rings and I got 8 onion rings. And not the "this is as gin as my Palm" onion rings, the normal if not some were small onion rings. The flavor was ok, but again frozen not home made so I could have just fried some when I got home. In summary, I went to this place because it looked like a quaint diner where I thought things would be homemade and it wasn't. I would be ok with frozen items if they were done right but the size to price ratio just makes me want to stay home next time :-/ read more

Stav's Diner - Hamburger and onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Party of 2 on a busy Saturday morning. Wow! These are tight quarters, but all seats can witness the action behind the counter. The waitresses worked like a well-oiled machine. Drinks delivered, orders placed, and condiments selected for us. An experience not to be missed. The food was an exceptional display of diner breakfast. Absolutely loved this place!! read more

The ultimate diner experience: classic breakfasts, strong coffee, and a long counter to watch it all. A throwback to another era, in the best sense of old-school diners. Check it out! read more

The service is always amazing. The waitresses are always so friendly and inviting. The food...I really enjoy their breakfast. They really do a great job here read more

The food was delicious the space is clean and friendly and inviting and the service was amazing. So glad we made this stop while we're were in town for Sonic Temple read more

Consistently great service and food! I have a tough time trying anything new because I love the gyro omelette so much! I've also had the bologna w/ Swiss omelette - fantastic!! Add some crispy corned beef hash, and that's a huge W in the win column! Scott, Kate, Pete - all rock stars! You can't go wrong besides not coming here - 5-star all the way! read more

Stav's Diner - Gyro omelette with crispy hash rows (add cheddar), corned beef hash, and wheat toast. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We ventured out to this side of town because my mother-in-law lives on the Eastside of Columbus and she recently had some major medical problems. We wanted to try Scotty's but they aren't open on the weekends which I didn't know but this was just a few doors down. It's my kind of place that's not corporate but a Mom and Pop place. It's a very small diner and it's not made for large groups. It has a bar and a few two and four tops. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. You could order breakfast or lunch. I opted for the BLT and potato chips. My husband got the biscuits and gravy with over medium eggs. read more

Each borough of Columbus has their own "go to" places. Bexley has Stav's Diner. Behind the facade of a strip mall, there is a a small diner that has to be experienced. Not only do you get one of the best diners in Columbus, you also get a show ( i suggest you get a counter seat.). This is one of those places that the waitresses will reach over, around, besides, to grab something and put their free hand on your shoulder or back , saying "excuse me honey" and with that, they make you feel at home. This is not, however, you want to spend hours at. It's small, and treasures like this need to be shared. Highly recommend this place! read more

Small but good home cooked food. The omelets are good and filling. The service is good.

Quintessential throwback diner. Locally owned small business in an eclectic strip mall that deserves your support. It's a solid breakfast menu. Fun to watch the cooks on the line making your food. Convenient East Broad St. location. Park in the back if the front lot is full. read more

I came to the diner on a Sunday to order take out, but they could not take out orders due to the volume and presence. My girlfriend and I came back on a Sunday to dine in and we were seared quickly. The menu was your classic diner food and I loved it! I am a HUGE French toast fan so getting that was a no-brainer. Man, the French Toast was some of the best I've ever had. The egg wash was well coated and the toast was soft. I can taste it now typing this review. The turkey sausage, eggs, and potatoes were great too! The staff was so nice and gave some book recommendations! One of my favorite places in Columbus! read more

What a gem. Always busy, always happy to see us and the food is on point! Love it here. The quintessential neighborhood greasy spoon.

I've driven past Stav's a countless number of times since moving near its neighborhood a year ago. It wasn't until recently that I realized that there was a diner there (saw a sign they had outside pointing to the diner.) Finally tried it out for brunch on Sunday and was pleasantly surprised! We arrived at the diner around noon and was seated right away. The waitress quickly came to the table to offer coffee and to take our order. After about 10 minutes, the food came out hot and tasted delicious. The coffee was even great and I am not much of a coffee drinker. All the staff encountered were also pleasant and checkout at the counter was a breeze. I will definitely return to Stav's again whenever I am in need of a tasty breakfast or lunch served up quickly. read more

Stav's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best diner food in town. Can't eat eggs pancakes sausage and gravy and the hash brown potatoes. And the coffee is fantastic. Oh in the service is fantastic. Great customer service read more

Delicious food, great staff and Stavo's is the best! He is a hard working man and a phenomenal chef!!! read more

Stav's Diner - Eggs, bacon, French toast, coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We came here strictly because of the gyro omelette. This is a tiny, midwestern, homey diner. Someone else described it as "cheers without beer" -- so accurate. The maximum seating at a table is 3...there is a counter that you can sit at. But I recommend only coming with a party of 3 or fewer. They do get you in quick if there is a line. We got there shortly before 11 and waited about 10 mins for a party of 2. There is parking on site -- most likely you'll have to park in the back The service is impeccable!! The only complaint my boyfriend had was that the meat in the omelette wasn't even through out. He would've also added tomatoes and onion (and mayyybe tzatziki sauce on the side). The GEF was so good! I ordered with an over easy egg and added onion and tzatziki sauce on the side -- I highly recommend this!! The coffee was really good especially for diner coffee --when we checked out I realized it was because they grind their coffee in-house. read more

Stav's Diner - Gyro omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I was traveling from out of town and decided to stop by. I am glad I did. Great food and service with a smile. Try it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Amir and I, woke up at 8 am and decided to head to Stav's diner. Unlike Amir this was my first time at Stav's. The food here is GREAT.. amazing actually. Everything was straight off the grill. The diner itself is very, small. We were literally only a couple feet away from the people at the diner bar, which made our meal a lil less intimate, but that's ok because the food made up for it. I had the veggie omelet with American cheddar cheese, hash browns and Turkey sausage links. Amir had the Greek omelet both meals were 5/5. read more

Stav's Diner - a man eating breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food Terrific prices One of the best Ruben's in the area Not pretentious just delicious

Love this place! We have stopped here in the past when we fly into Columbus. Sitting at the bar watching the owner doing his magic on the cooktop! This trip our group enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes, regular buttermilk pancakes, eggs and bacon , Western Omelette and the absolutely delicious hash browns!! By far the best I've had! The staff is super friendly and attentive! read more

This place is a hidden gem! The vibe is raw and hosts a comfy setting. My fiancé and I were in awe of the owner/cook, he truly never slows down, and has great communication with his staff. Everything was amazing! Food, hospitality, and promptness were all an A+++!! read more

SEVEN WORDS: Upscale Diner / Good Grub / A Smidge Pricey. So...this was actually an off-ramp trip - where we'd planned to go one place, but ended in another. Lucky Us! Went on a weekday mid-morning, so the place was empty. After speaking to the cook about his "Spam Special", I ordered it. The sandwich came out in about 7-8 minutes (normal fast), while the hash browns took an extra five minutes or so - and came out separately. The Special was basically a breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheese, and SPAM tucked into a biscuit. All parts of the whole were FANTASTIC! The SPAM was partly carmelized, the eggs tasted like milk or sour cream had been added before scrambling, and the buscuits were just as light and fluffly. I gobbled it down and as the hash browns came out, they were crispy on the outside and I gobbled them down, washing it all down with a small glass of milk. My breakfast partner had a basic plate and she enjoyed it, too. Our bill total came to 20 and change - which seems a little steep for a single drink and two basic breakfast plates. Still...I'd definitely go back again and again. It was a great experience and the food was both filling and tasty. read more

Stav's Diner - Stavs dinner in Bexley! SPAM Breakfast Sandwich Special. Yum-O! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

ALWAYS crowded so get there early. They get you in and out though, so it's not a bad wait. There usually some counter seats where they can seat you too. Everything I've had has been very good. Love their corned beef and hash! I understand the no takeout on Sunday morning rule for just "take out", but I actually ate inside and they wouldn't let me also get a carry out order. It was going to be for my dad who couldn't make it into the restaurant/wait at his age. Next time I'll just order two meals, eat one and then get the other boxed. When there's a will, there's a way. read more

I hadn't been here since Frank's closed, but boy do Stav and his team bring it! Great burger, friendly conversation, and quick service. Glad I'm back working in the area so I can make this a regular stop! read more

Stav's is located next to the Panera Bread on Broad St. Parking is limited up front so I had to park in the back. The inside is pretty small, with maybe 6 tables or so and then a countertop with barstools. We went at 10 am on a Saturday and there was no wait but as we were leaving we saw a small line. Be aware that there might be a line since the restaurant is so small. There is only one cook for the restaurant but we didn't have to wait too long for our food despite the restaurant being full. Our waitress was very friendly. One thing to be aware of is that they don't do 'to-go' orders. The waitress explained the reason to me though I didn't quite understand, but just wanted to make others aware. For my meal I ordered the gyro omelette (gyro meat, onions, feta cheese) with no onions and it was SO good! My only wish is that there was a bit more gyro meat inside. Regardless though, the meat was super flavorful and I've never had feta in an omelette but I thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Stav's Diner - Gyro omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Perfect little diner. The staff was helpful in getting us seated. The food was great and the prices are very reasonable.

Wow! What a treat nestled in Bexley! The friendliest staff who knew so many of those entering by name! We were greeted with the same warmth, which was definitely appreciated on a busy Sunday. The food was equally amazing!!! I ordered the gyro omelet, which came with hash browns and toast. I'm not a big egg fan, but this was delicious! The gyro meat was perfectly seasoned! It was amazing sitting at the counter to get to see the food being prepared and how well everyone worked with each other. The coziness of the diner and the music playlist was great too! Can't wait to go back! read more

Brought the Wifey here and we had a relaxed Sunday brunch. Clean and bright place! I believe that Stav himself was running the grill, everything was delicious. We will be back! Love a good diner. read more

Stav's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food, good prices, quaint diner atmosphere. Wonderful little neighborhood gem. Be prepared to wait during peak times but, it's worth it! read more