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    Upper Cup Coffee

    4.6 (299 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    UPPER CUP COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Sandwich, turkey eggs and cheese with Carmel latte
    Chevy R.

    Yes!! Go. It's great. There's a parking lot for mobile commuters. Come along! You're greeted from the street, the aromas are present from the outside in & began with a couple outdoor seating situated over a bright sunlight, no shade. It's welcoming upon entry. The interior has cool art attached to the exposed brick walls with a floor to ceiling storefront window, loaded with plants. The ambiance is moved by the great choice of urban music, a total vibe. With ample staff and a mere full house, I was able to quickly place an order that was swiftly made. They were out of an ingredient but offered to supplement it. Product was great with a fair value. Service was wonderful. Not good for large groups, tables are tiny.

    Coffee & PBJ Sandwhich!
    Kendrick R.

    Great little coffee shop. The sense of community is very apparent. The coffee has a unique flavor; it took me a little while to get used to it, but nonetheless, it was good! The PBJ Sandwich was excellent.

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    10/10 for service, cappuccino, price, and experience. I shall be coming back! This really felt like a community place filled with locals who are so friendly to new comers like me. Love!

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    Katie L.

    Love the ambiance in here, super cute. I got a sugar-free vanilla latte, and it was very sweet and delicious.

    Jordan C.

    The coffee is amazing! I love the taste. I always order an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and add cinnamon! My go-to! The service is always fast and friendly. The music is good. It's on the smaller side but there are still various places to sit to accommodate the vibe you want!

    Aisha J.

    My husband loves coffee and while in Columbus we decided to stop by this cute little neighborhood coffee shop. We enjoyed everything about Upper Cup Coffee the feel and ambience. He ordered coffee, I ordered green tea and we shared a Spicy Turkey sandwich, which was delicious! We give it 4 stars all across the board!

    Jayme H.

    I finally made it to the Old Towne East location of UpperCup and I'm so glad I did. I just so happened to be in the neighborhood and desperately in need of a pick me up and I got just that at this Black-owned establishment. For starters, they have a parking lot, which makes it so easy to run in and grab a cup of coffee. Once entering it's hard to miss the vibrant colors of the wonderful local art on the walls and the luscious plants soaking up the sunlight from the giant windows facing the street. They have upbeat music playing, a good selection of seating, and it has a whole vibe... I liked it! The service wasn't super friendly as I barely got a few words from the person that took my order, but my drink was delicious. I ordered a vanilla oat milk iced latte and I usually nurse my coffee, but I downed it much quicker than I normally would. Next time I'm in the area and in need of a bit of caffeine, I'll be back.

    Outside NOT In

    Outta towner here from Oakland California ... came to have some tea to kill time before my flight maaaan this place chill AF everyone knows the people who comes in or so it feels employees were nice and welcoming good music ... I'll be back when I'm in Columbus Ohio might've found my little tea spot to hit out here. Brian & Dave from Headies told me about y'all so I had to pull up before getting on my plane back to Cali. Thank y'all I like this place ALOTTaBit

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    Suchita S.

    Small coffee shop with a great vibe. The staff is friendly and I love that the counter is covered with different stickers. I got a vanilla latte and it was very smooth, not too sweet and a great price. Its was around 3.50 for 12oz. The baristas do latte art which is a nice touch. It looks like they also have some food options that sound appetizing. If you're in the nationwide children's area, I would definitely come here for my caffeine fix

    Checking out this coffee shop!
    George B.

    I've been on a journey trying new coffee shops around the city! And coffee shop has some goooood coffee!! I got the Carmel Iced Latte with Oatmilk! Which was phenomenal, the service was great. The atmosphere seemed as though it had a cool / laid back vibe. I got my coffee to go and by oh boy was I happy with my order! Thank you Upper Cup Coffee!! If you are in the area, or just wanting to try a new place, stop by Upper Cup and get some coffee!

    Spicy turkey sandwich
    Vince B.

    If you're looking for a good cup of coffee and a on the go sandwich, this is a good spot. With its hole in the wall vibe it makes you want to come back for more if you're in the OTE area. Not much seating inside and can at times feel crowed if its busy. But when the weather is nice and the door is open it is nice. They also have a little bit of outdoor seating as well for those nice days.

    Noa M.

    There's not a whole lot I can say about this cafe because I get coffee to go and am not a coffee connoisseur. However, it's worth checking out. The coffee is satisfying, the cafe is bustling with people who are solo or being social, and it has a cultured atmosphere. The parking is meh on some days, but it's nice to see that corner of Old Towne East busy!

    Cronuts!
    Sarah W.

    Working in the vicinity of Upper Cup for the majority of my career has allowed me many of spiced Chai and on a rare past occasion, a seat on one their cozy couches for a meeting or to catch up on some paperwork. The vibe is chill, quiet, and cozy, with original artwork adorning the walls. They are always busy, but efficient, as well as friendly. The staff seem to be doing a great job with social distancing guidelines too. And the Chai served is not overly milky, and has a nice spice to it. Today I tried a cronut for the first time and it was absolutely heavenly. Basically the lightest, fluffiest, and most perfect glazed donut without being too crusty or flaky if that makes any sense. I enjoy small coffee shops, and Upper Cup is one of my favorites. If you are in the Old Towne East area I would recommend stopping in and checking it out!

    Caramel Latte w/ Almondmilk _ Grande

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    Baristas are friendly but not obnoxious-friendly (major difference!) Drinks taste good. Food tastes real good.

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    9 years ago

    Nice funky spot for a coffee break. The guys running the place are friendly and the coffee is strong and yummy!

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    7 years ago

    Friendly service, yummy lattes, and a comfortable place to study! Prices are reasonable for the quality.

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    11 years ago

    Very good beans roasted on site. Absolutely love this place.

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    Favorite coffee spot in Columbus. The staff is incredibly nice and they fix up the coffee in short order.

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    12 years ago

    Incredible service & incredible coffee! Make your way over to upper cup if you want one of the best pour overs in town.

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    Good coffee stop this morning and easy to find. Some good looking made food items here also though I did not sample. I would return.

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    Neat place. Had a iced coffee which he brewed then poured over filter into cup of ice.

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    9 years ago

    I love Upper Cup! The prices are amazing and the coffee is so good. The atmosphere is comfortable. I look forward to stopping in every week!

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    Nice, quaint neighborhood coffee shop. Friendly owner. Delicious coffees and teas.

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    They roast there own beans and have absolutely delicious and awesome food with coffe the tip of the iceberg

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    Friendly atmosphere and great coffee! It was within walking distance from where we were staying.

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    Warios Beef and Pork - Italian

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    4.6(359 reviews)
    1.3 miArena District
    $$

    These guys make, hands down, the best sandwich in the city. When my wife and I moved to Columbus,…read morethere didn't seem to be a stand out place. Wario's changed that. The service is top notch. After finding out how much the owner takes care of his staff, it makes sense. There's a real pride back in their kitchen. It's the best. Yes it's expensive. It's worth it. Go get the Steak - Wario's Way. It'll change your life. Get the House Spuds. Sample it all. You won't go wrong.

    This pains me to write this but the food is slipping badly, today I had the Philly Wario's way and…read moreI got bland tasteless meat and cheese whiz. There was maybe 5 onions pieces the size of nickels that came pouring out of a sub that acts more of a squishy squirt gun than a sub, lately the bread is stiff and falls apart on the first bite. This sub was garbage Previously I got my favorite, the chicken caesar. The crispy chicken cutlets were so well done that they were hard to bite through and that just ripped apart the now stiff old rolls, and of course now everything is pouring out. The bread is not the same quality a year ago, in fact I saw a delivery of bread and I thought I saw everything was made in house. I'm kind of at the 1,2, strikes you're out because let's face it these aren't cheap subs and feeling ripped off while covered in your subs droppings is the worst feeling, I'm not to eager for a possible 3rd disappointment. The staff is always extremely friendly but it's an expensive sub shop, I want more than kindness.

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    Frenchi’s Deli

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    3.9 miUniversity District

    French-owned. Family hospitality. Next-level sandwiches…read more This small deli is the definition of heart + flavor -- you can feel the love in every bite and every hello. You have to come try one of these sandwiches for yourself!

    We walked to the brand-new Short North location first, but it was inexplicably closed despite…read moreposted hours. That was frustrating. We really wanted Frenchi's, so we drove up to this OG location. No line which is great! A nice woman was working the counter. We got our sammies and brought them home. They were as solid as always, but there's some things I have to note: Frenchi himself always made our sandwiches to perfection. Toasted, hot, perfectly made. The two times we had another employee make them, they are just different. Same ingredients, but different ratios maybe? Today my husbands Eiffel came super toasty and meats/cheese heated up in a microwave (or toaster oven maybe?) My Buckeye always used to come warm, but only if Frenchi made it. Twice now, I got barely toasted and my meat wasn't warmed at all. Also, man I loveeee the house made chipotle mayo but today was just way too much sauce. Yes, I should have spoken up about what I specifically wanted, but part of my reviews need to include things like consistency. Today was fine, but not the 5 star I've come to expect. One star off for the other location being closed and not posted anywhere. One star off for inconsistent sandwiches.

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    2.8 miUniversity District

    Good sammy's , cool seating, pretty cosmic , lady was friendly. service was good. food was good…read more good place. definitely felt cosmic

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    3.3 miEastmoor
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    Scotty's Cafe came recommended by my wife's OSU colleague Isaac and it did not disappoint on two…read morefamily visits. First time my wife and daughter stopped before our daughter headed overseas for two years in the Peace Corps. Scotty''s is super close and convenient to the airport. Scotty learned of the imminent departure and came with cookies and treats for the long flight! And now this morning it was another airport drop off. It was my turn, dining alone but nothing about a table for one at Scotty's is lonely. The staff are immediately welcoming and every customer is every employee's charge. Four different people helped me or just checked in. The Gina breakfast combos have lots to offer for breakfast. But I was thrilled this 9:30 am to be assured the whole menu was available. I was looking for something less common and was excited to see potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce as an option. That would have been great but then the waitress (Salome maybe) said, "Do you like corned beef?" The Schmoozer is 3 enormous latkes with thinly shaved and lightly grilled corn beef on top with an over easy egg atop that. Seriously, I can declare victory for finding something I'd never had before. Never would have found it without the nudge. Had to cut myself off with all the coffee offers. Just a great vibe. You rarely see a 4.9 rating and even more rarely that high based on so many reviews. But I understand why - like in so many things in life, it is about the people. And the joy they bring to every conversation. And I will just add, in this age when some would divide us, this dining room is filled with all manner of folks, reveling together over food in fellowship.

    As someone who considers herself a pancake connoisseur, theirs were genuinely the best ones I've…read moreever had. They have such a wonderful vanilla flavor, I could eat them plain. Their baked goods are also a must-get, especially the lemon cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies! The workers were so kind and attentive and made our first experience there absolutely amazing.

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    Katzinger's Delicatessen - Amazing deli options... $18 for a sandwich is not precisely a bargain but I hope flavor makes it worth ...

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    3.7(688 reviews)
    1.0 miGerman Village
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    The best sandwiches in Columbus! We come to Katzinger's at least once a month, and it never…read moredisappoints. We have a few go to's (#41 and #16), but we like to try a new one each time we go. Every single one has been great! Tonight we got #57 Franklin's Kibbetz, which has homemade mozzarella and pesto and added turkey (bottom right). We also got #5 Mimi's Melody, which has their homemade tuna salad on grilled rye (bottom left). Next we got our favorite, #41 Phil Katzinger's Club, which has their homemade chicken salad, bacon, and Honeycup mustard (top left). Finally we got #3 Ari's Open Door, which had pastrami, salami, and cream cheese (top right). The service is also amazing - the workers are kind and even gave us free bagels tonight as they were closing! Must try.

    It is St Patrick's Day so I looked for a deli with corned beef sandwiches nearby and found Katz's…read more Having lived in NYC I had high expectations for a deli with Katz in the name. Additionally, having had a Goodman's Deli mile high corned beef sandwich when I lived in Cleveland, I had even higher expectations. Their most popular sandwich is the Reuben so I went with that. Katzingers did not meet them. When I arrived to pick up my sandwich I was shocked the line wasn't out the door to place orders before they closed and the dining room had maybe 6 people in it. There were about 6 to go bags on the shelf along with mine. When I mentioned to the cashier that I was surprised it wasn't busier, she said it'll be busier tomorrow. I said the day after St Pat's? No answer. Another not good sign in my mind. When I got home, the wrapped sandwich was bigger than my hand but not very tall. The paper had areas of grease which is a good sign for this sandwich. The corned beef itself was tender but there wasn't as much of it, maybe an inch high and 1/3 of the bread had no corned beef. I also could not taste the thousand island dressing. The rye bread was toasted but pretty soggy. The crust was mostly crunchy. The bread slices were paired upside down putting a narrower side a larger side against each other. There is not enough sauerkraut and it is not very sour. I was given the choice of a dill or garlic pickle but I cannot tell you how it was because they didn't put it in the bag. I expected this sandwich to have so much meat in it, I could eat for multiple days for $18. Again, disappointed. Maybe I should've gotten the deli sized version but paying that much for a sandwich... The inside of the deli is fun and it's obvious it's been around a long time and has been well loved. I wanted to like Katzinger's but since the price and the quality don't match, I cannot.

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    4.8(15 reviews)
    6.4 miClintonville

    Mr found out about this spot earlier this week, so we made time on a Sunday afternoon to pick up…read moresome sammies to go! Couple things worth noting: it's tucked inside a neighborhood bar on Indianola. Parking can be tricky but there's more around back and just down a bit closer to Savor. Inside the bar, just head to the back inside window to order. They have a menu with some notes and updates, also. Seems chicken sandwiches will be back soon which might be the thing I try next. Also, on Saturdays, you can order a pound of chicharron for $20. A bit about costs: I think it's a bit expensive. A single empanada is $5. There are price breaks for larger quantities ordered. Italian sub and double patty burgers are each $13. The Appolonia Italian is a decent size, but the buger, even with double patty, felt small. The service is super friendly! The quality of their offerings is much higher than average. Everything tasted really good, no notes. The spicy Italian is a bit spicier than I prefer with their version of a giardiniera on it, but Mr loved it. All in all, a generous 4. I'd get it again and recommend it with my notes so you know what to expect. (Sorry I forgot a pic of the burger)

    Fat Arnie's is the place to be on Saturdays! The fried pork belly chicharrones are dangerously good…read morecrispy, rich, and packed with flavor. I swear I went into a full food daze while inhaling every single bite. But don't wait... these sell out fast and once they're gone, they're gone. Tucked in the back of Rafters Beer Pub is a hidden gem of a kitchen just waiting for your order. Trust me, this is one you don't want to miss.

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