WELCOME TO EAST AFRICAN COFFEE HOUSE EAST AFRICAN COFFEE…read moreHOUSE Where Every Cup Tells a Story Stopped in this evening for Somali "Shaah" - a fragrant East African black tea infused with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and milk. Also tried the Tiramisu Matcha, and of course, the coffee here is proudly East African. Ethiopia, after all, is the birthplace of coffee. EAST AFRICAN COFFEE HOUSE 4359 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43230 https://www.eastafricancoffeehouse.com/ Where Every Cup Tells a Story East African Coffee House tonight. Somali Shaah with cardamom + cinnamon. Tiramisu Matcha. Coffee from the birthplace - Ethiopia. A whole story in every cup.

This coffee house was recommended on TikTok so I decided to take the 1/2 hour ride to check it out…read more Customer Service: Nothing to write home about. While employees were nice, I can't say they were overly inviting. When asked about the bagged coffee beans and instant coffee, the employee offered very limited knowledge of it. I was unfamiliar with the coffee type so wanted more info. I purchased instant coffee and will research on my own. Biscoff Latte - not enough espresso flavor. The latte tasted like there was way too much milk. If I decide to return, I will order extra espresso shots as I didn't taste coffee. I understand lattes are made with milk but I prefer a balanced flavor of espresso in my lattes which I find typical at other coffee shops. My assumption is that the Biscoff flavor comes from the cookie butter on the walls of the cup. In order to taste Biscoff, you have to scrape the butter off the sides. Not what I was looking for. App & Pre-Orders: I was impressed with their app and ability to preorder. The app is very nice but according to the employee at the register - if you buy coffee beans or other merchandise, you cannot get points in the app. Not a deal breaker but would be nice if this was made possible. Interior Decor: I was impressed with the interior of this coffee shop. I thought it was bright, crisp and minimalistic. Loved the wall decor and lighting. I would not describe the space as cozy like other coffee shops but being different is good! Overall, I plan to give this place another try to taste the coffee in its true basic form - straight black coffee/espresso. I would also like to try the food options!

Full disclosure, this is my neighborhood "walkable" coffee spot so they get proximity bonus points!…read more I have been a regular for about a year now and have had wonderful experiences throughout! I am a latte or flat white drinker, and both are made with care. Espresso is well balanced, and even through a growing staff, the recipes remain consistently great. Highly recommend!!

Having previously visited the New Albany location, I had a sense of what to expect at the Morning…read moreRitual. This Gahanna location meets the high standard set by their sister location and even exceeds it from an ambiance standpoint. Visitors have their choice of various trendy lounge areas at which to sit including the bar area of the adjoined Goat restaurant. My wife and I dined in and I give high marks to the huevos rancheros, breakfast burrito and baked apple cinnamon roll. The hot chicken biscuit was no slouch either, but I think I would have enjoyed the chicken and the biscuit separately. Though, props to the biscuit for being sturdy enough to hold the two tenders and pimento cheese without crumbling. The chicken was also slightly more on the Buffalo spectrum than the Nashville Hot spectrum. This is a coffee shop at the core, and I don't drink coffee. But I sampled the Salted Caramel Cuban and thought it was pretty good. There's a lot to like here, including the polite and attentive service.

I've been wanting to try Koffee Paradise for a while, and I finally made it in--and wow, it did not…read moredisappoint! Walking in felt like stepping into a tiny winter wonderland. The hot Ube latte was dreamy, the Dalgona was perfection, and the almond pastry was so light and flaky it honestly tasted like home. I hosted two morning meetings there and it elevated the whole experience--my colleagues loved it just as much as I did. And then the sweetest thing happened: the owners were doing a photo shoot, and afterward they offered us the actual drinks they used... for free! Their kindness truly made my morning. Wishing them all the luck as they work toward opening their second location in Worthington! Columbus folks--this spot is a must-visit.

First timer and will return! We chose to stop here on a whim and glad we did. I ordered an Ube…read moreLatte (with a shot of espresso) because it's what I see most people order in online reviews. Honestly, there was not a distinct flavor. It was good but just tasted like coffee with sweet cream. I'm not sure if the espresso changed the taste but that's my take on it. Maybe everyone likes it because of the color? Anyway, it was still delicious. The danish was nice and warm and delicious as well. I enjoyed the ambiance of the space and the nice decor. I will definitely return to try new things and enjoy the space. Customer service was great as well.

Great coffee, great service! Great people! Looking forward to trying more of their menu options!…read moreThe building was really clean.

Great people, great coffee and now...great permanent location indoors! We've been waiting for a…read morelong time. It's about time Gahanna had 2 legit, quality coffee shops.

We got here on a Saturday morning just after they opened so we thought. They had actually opened 30…read moreminutes earlier than we expected. When you walk in you pull a number and wait for it to be called. Almost felt like I had walked into the DMV. lol We peeked at the display counters while we waited and tried to have our orders ready when it was our turn to expedite the wait for those after us. There were a few shelves that displayed various cookies, breads and things you could grab and go. The place was clean and the process was orderly. They seemed to keep things in the front stocked. We probably waited about 15 minutes. I pulled number 90 and the were calling the last of the 60's. We ordered several items to try including the packzis with three different fillings since we went at the right time of year for these. We grabbed a cheese, strawberry and lemon. We also chose a cheese danish, maple cream stick, apple fritter, cherry turnover and a donut stick. Once we told them what we wanted the girl helping us went to the back and started filling our box. A few moments later she returned, we paid and headed out the door with our sweets. My husband didn't want to wait so we opened up the box once we got to the car and each took one bite from each of our selections. We didn't find anything wrong with our choices. The one thing I was thrown off by is how they make their apple fritters. I almost missed ordering one bc they look nothing like the apple fritters I'm used to eating. It was just ok in my book. Not something I would get again. The donut stick on the other hand is something I wouldn't miss next time. In fact I'd be getting more than one. It was probably my favorite item of all we selected. The cream stick dough was soft. The cream wasn't too sweet. The only thing I would have changed was to have the maple icing be a bit more maple flavored. The turnover was nice and crispy flakey but the filling was just ok. Maybe a different flavor next time if I would get one. How can you go wrong with a cheese danish? Warm this slightly and you're hitting a home run. This was a nice stop and we learned the difference between what we liked and loved. We know just what to get next time. I will say they have a great social media presence and do a phenomenal job interacting with their customers and community.

It was a pleasure to see Resch's Bakery open in Gahanna. As a family new to Ohio in 2013, we heard…read moregood things about Resch's and we have long been supporters in past communities of family owned bakeries. We enjoy their products and welcome Resch's to Gahanna. We are highly confident Resch's would be even more successful if they took two actions: 1. Open for business at least by 7:00 a.m. 2. Offer the option of traditional no-filling Chocolate and Vanilla frosted Long John donuts. -- market data supports this and shows .... Based on: * Sampling of 100+ independent bakery hours across U.S. cities * Regional bakery association listings * Yelp/Google Business hour patterns * Known bakery business models A realistic, data‑grounded estimate is: Only about 10-15% of neighborhood bakeries open at 8:00 a.m. or later. Further market data shows... Bakeries that offer only filled Long Johns are extremely uncommon. Why unfilled Long Johns almost always remain on the menu * They serve the "less sweet" customer segment. * They pair well with coffee (important for morning sales). * They are cheaper to produce and have fewer failure points. * They are the "default bar donut" in many regions. Even bakeries that push filled varieties keep unfilled bars because they sell steadily and require no additional labor. --- Bottom-line conclusion Bakeries that offer only filled Long Johns are very rare -- probably under 5% of all bakeries. The overwhelming majority offer both, with filled varieties outnumbering unfilled but not replacing them.

Great drinks, great food, and great service! Their egg sandwich is one of my absolute favorites…read more The ambience is a perfect balance of coffee shop and fun vibes. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTh2Wr8rL/

Fell into the hype and finally tried this place out. We weren't the only ones as the line was…read morealmost out the door. The ordering went by quickly which is a huge win. Everything looked so good but we limited ourselves to one pastry each. Blueberry Gallete and Everything Danish were the winners. Great choices! The sugar sprinkles around the Blueberry Gallete put it over the top! There were so many blueberries you got a piece in every bite. The Everything Danish was good but was tad crisp. The chive cream cheese on top was so great I'm glad there was more than I would normally want. Drinks were good but took longer than we had hoped. There was only 1 barista but she was working hard with all the orders coming in. I enjoyed the latte art but sadly we got cold drinks. I enjoyed the offered seasonal flavors such as Gingerbread. I did notice that matcha was sitting in a carafe ready to go if someone was ready to order. Not sure how I feel about that as it can get clumpy waiting around. Seating can be a bit tough during peak hours. There are two communal type tables in the middle which are nice for larger groups. Outdoor patio seating as well but not on these colder winter days. Team was super friendly! Will come back again and actually enjoy a coffee and pastry there. Tip: Blueberry Gallete is soo flaky and buttery do not eat it in the car. lol. I got three huge flakes on my sweater as I took a bite. Well worth it.

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, you need to give The Peach Cobbler Factory a try!…read more This place is super speedy, has great customer service and has so many sweet options to choose from! Cobblers, banana pudding, brownies, churros, cookies, shakes and more! My favorites were the classic peach cobbler, the sweet potato cobbler, the banana pudding & the Nutella churros! This is also a great option for catering and large events - give them a try soon!

The ONLY reason they're getting stars is because of the staff. Very friendly, inviting, and…read morehelpful. They all seem like they love their job. The dining area was very clean as well as the bathroom. The short time I waited for my order staff came around and cleaned the dining area. As for the food. I had the "Og banana pudding" which was exactly that, banana flavored pudding with nilla wafers on top. I also had the pecan sweet potato cobbler which was sooo watery. Final thought, I could never see myself saying I want some peach cobbler factory. Everything I had was so underwhelming. Hey, that's just my opinion. You may love it!

YE Gurl Says: A Global Sip Close to Home at Sweetwaters…read more Place: Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Date: Post-chiro coffee run After an early morning reset, I needed caffeine and a quick bite before heading into calls--and landed at Sweetwaters in Dublin. Now, this isn't just another coffee chain. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea was founded in Ann Arbor by first-generation children of Chinese immigrants, and you can feel that global influence all over the menu. It's not trying to be trendy--it's rooted in something real. A mix of European café staples and Asian-inspired drinks that actually make sense together. Order of the day: * French Vietnamese Au Lait * Egg & Cheese Biscuit Let's start with the drink. The French Vietnamese Au Lait is their signature for a reason--dark roasted chicory coffee meets sweetened condensed milk. Rich, smooth, slightly indulgent... and yes, I completely forgot I don't usually drink regular milk. That's how good it was. The egg & cheese biscuit was a smart add. Made to order, warm, and surprisingly satisfying for something quick. Not overly heavy, but enough to hold me over while taking calls. The setup leans more drive-thru convenience, especially with its proximity to hospitals and office hubs--but don't overlook the interior. There's actually plenty of seating if you want to sit down, reset, and get a bit of work done. YE Gurl says: Sweetwaters hits that sweet spot between familiar and globally inspired. If you're tired of the same coffee rotation, this is an easy upgrade--especially for that French Vietnamese Au Lait alone. Just... maybe remember your dairy limits before you get too comfortable.

I have recently begun, stepping away from coffee and then enjoying tea…read more I was at a doctors appointment and found myself passing by the Plaza at Hamilton. Quarter noticed that Sweetwaters is still in the shopping center, so I decided to make a quick detour and get a iced tea. My kids and their friends are always hurrying about carrying Matcha teas. I've never had one. I was feeling adventurous so I decided to get one. House I drove up I noticed they featured a Macha special day drink. on their drive-through menu board - a Matcha strawberry. It looked good, but it also said that it was available in different flavors. Options?!?! I love options. -mango being one of them! So, I asked the girl taking the order if a mango Matcha was any good. She says it depends if you like mango. I was getting the feeling that she does not I don't know. well, I do (a-lot) so I tried it. I don't know if it's just that I really do not enjoy Matcha or if Matcha and mango is a combo one should just avoid... I fear both may be true with me... initially I thoroughly did not enjoy this Matcha. The Green of the Matcha was a bit much or this "olds", I mean... Come on it really looks like something yucky It's the same color as something we just won't mention. but I was willing to continue to give it a shot but when you add the orange of the thick purée the color whisper, particularly alarming and upsetting. Still I was determined to give it a go..., mmmmmm , no. I am joking. It wasn't mmmmmm But I didn't throw it away. I kept giving it shot after shot. And you know what??? once I swirled it around and around and around and mixed everything all up, it wasn't awful. In fact, if it didn't come in a clear cup, I think I might've liked it. That's for the business itself: It was easy to see from the road and it was equally as easy to get to. They have a drive-through in the back, which is how you enter the parking lot so that's a plus. They have two menu boards easy to see manual items even when you're behind a car that's ordering (that's a plus). The staff was helpful and polite. The drink was presented well. It didn't have an abundance of ice and very little product. The drink was quite balanced appropriately. I asked for their equivalent of Boba and I got a decent amount. The pricing is a little high. I think my drink was eight dollars, but I feel like it was worth it. I don't usually say that. And I'm shocked that I'm saying that because I now now I don't love love love love love Macha. So would I come back? Well, I think I would. Actually, I know I would Ps: it's a 70-30 chance if I would get this again, which is a higher average than I would've initially thought. Good job Sweetwater.!!!

The location is convenient! They have a drive through and a walk up. The breakfast turkey biscuit…read morewith honey breakfast sandwich is so tasty. I love their matcha. You can't beat the prices. They also have great service ! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThMrNyPh/

Drive thru or walk-up window? Are one of the many choices you need to make while visiting Biggby…read moreCoffee. I recommend to visit the app if you are doing a walk-up order because the menu on-site doesn't list all their offerings. There are many "secret" menu items. The food was also great. Limited seating outdoors so not really a place to hang out. I recommend Frosted Cookie Sugar Latte and Sausage Egg and Cheese Bragel. Will be back to try their energy mocktails. Tip: The wait can get long so order ahead!

Ethical. Clean. Inviting. Delicious! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about their process for…read moresourcing the beans and the roasts they had for sale. The cappuccino I ordered I wish I got two! Not because it wasn't a good size but because it was SO good I wanted more LOL Loved the experience and can't wait to brew their espresso roast at home!

Very nice and clean! The prices were very fair and the drinks were quite tasty! I liked watching…read morethem measure out and grind the coffee beans for each drink! High quality! The barista was warm and very helpful when asked questions!