The Northstar Cafe

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Local(614) 298-9999

951 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

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The Northstar Cafe
Local(614) 298-9999

951 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

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The Open View

For four star American, try Northstar Cafe in Columbus. This is a great place. It's known for its eclectic offerings. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. This place features brunch.

User Reviews of The Northstar Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by erin r.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is the thing about northstar, to me - it keeps blowing everyone's minds because at this point it has the market cornered in columbus for fresh, organic and possibly veg/vegan food in a clean,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by China M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a vegan, but this IS the place to go if you like vegetarian and you're in the Short North area. The atmosphere is top notch. I LOVE the magazine rack (great for those who want to relax), and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pink C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm still undecided about Northstar. I love the Veggieburger, but they seem to mess up my order half the time (no onion, no mustard, not that complicated), which is especially irksome when I get it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john c.

1.0 of 5 stars. just to make it clear from my last review...the place is not worth it
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Long line on a monday night -- but the food was very good. Lot of noise inside (more than I was expecting for a pretty small place) Good selection of food, probably would have gotten a 5 from me if…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Northstar is the answer to my "if you could only have one ______ for the rest of your life." I keep saying I am going to see what else is out there, due to the huge amount of money and meals I spend…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by niki c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best place to get lunch in the Short North. Hands down. I love the Basil Burrito and the Chocolate Truffle cookies. The servings are large and usuaslly tide me over for at least lunch and a snack if…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic brunch spot! I was so impressed with my mushroom and cheese fritatta, even though I couldn't finish it. Love that they have iced green tea, not just regular tea. The sandwiches and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am not a vegetarian but if I were (and even though I'm not), I want to eat their veggie burger EVERYDAY! In short, I love this place. Great concept and fairly unique in terms of Columbus eateries.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by conner c.

5.0 of 5 stars. get the sweet basil burrito. it is my favorite thing to eat on earth.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The other 50 or so reviews of Northstar on Yelp indicate that this little restaurant in the Short North is pretty much where it's at in C-Bus. I think it has something to do with the wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha E.

3.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I went here, after hearing so many glowing reviews from our friends and acquaintances, and I must say, it was a total let-down. The atmosphere is really nice, sparse, very yuppy.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you should find yourself lost with a hungry group of hard-to-please friends in the Short North, Northstar is always your safest bet. Between a basic yet satisfying menu with many vegan-friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by slixy b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious food, helpful and friendly servers. Sort of expensive but worth every penny.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim E.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Veggieburger is unbelievable. You won't find a better one anywhere!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Non P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Too much headwear. Berets, knit wool beanies, babushka shawls. Tofu attracts headwear. But it's ok, because none of these people are annoying, and there is no cross-marketing with the hookah lounge…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh the power of Northstar. I have seen it cause lightweight rumbles when the topic is broached. My favorite thing here is the dense, delicious and devilishly good chocolate truffle cookie. Often…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Staff: Courteous and kind. They care about the quality of the food and about experience of the patrons. Great training!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. After a 9 hour drive (from Atlanta, GA), I stopped off here to meet some old college friends and fellow vegans. I got a really slamming burrito, and if I didn't have to drive another 2 hours after…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Northstar is not for everyone, I'll say that upfront. The first thing you need to know is that you won't be waited on hand and foot. You will stand in line to place your order, find your own table…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food- get a bigger menu! Sick of the same 10 things. Never had an attitude from the employees, they've always been very helpful to me, like when my kid spilled his drink.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fen Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. After hearing so much hype about Northstar Cafe (both from fellow Yelpers and SASarah), I gave into my curiosity. I met up with my three best SAS girls for breakfast, two of whom have become regulars…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael U.

3.0 of 5 stars. At some point in the future I'll have to return to find out if the veggie burger lives up to the hype, but for now I will call Northstar the best bet for a quality breakfast in Columbus. Why 3 stars…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Northstar, I love you. Every time I come back to the Bus, I beg friends to go here for your ridiculously good Northstar burger and they sigh, but agree to go. Of course once we're there, they…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is bomb - price is reasonable, service is excellent, & food is always incredible. The burritos, though a slight spin-off from true baja-cuisine, come with chips & salsa that are absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith M.

3.0 of 5 stars. From all of the reviews I have read I was expecting alot from Northstar which is why I may have been disappointed. There were not many choices on the menu. I selected the Cheese and Tomato flatbread…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andra Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pretentious and overpriced. Hence, it gets two stars. Maybe I'm not enough of a hipster to eat here, but I was not impressed at all. The tomato curry was presentable but the veggies that came with it…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shelley g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you yelpers!! I love love this place. My hubby and i were in columbus this past weekend for the Arnold Classic and i wanted a good healthy restaurant to try so thanks to yelp i found Northstar…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maxwell H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Anytime I am passing through Columbus...which is often...I make my pilgrimage to the Short North and Northstar. It is simple and perfect. After living in DC and LA for quite sometime this place…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Impressive food and great vegetarian options, including great smoothie's. And great music and atmosphere. Definitely my favorite place in Columbus!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roland K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every once in a while I get a craving for a burrito. Many people immediate think of Chipotle when they hear burrito and I can't fault them. I too love the Chipotle fast food sensation. Its an every…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Small but solid beer selection - Northstar is the first place I tried La Fin du Monde, and that alone was a delicious and rewarding experience. The legendary veggie burger was a little onion-heavy…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Pleasant suprise

I was bored of Panera, and found Northstar just down the road. Plenty of parking, stylish interior, great food. I popped in for a late lunch and found the chop salad and soup very filing. It appears to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tricia M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok seriously, if I could sing (and I can't) I would sing a little song about Northstar Cafe... My sister took me here for lunch and I am dying to go back. She won't even smuggle me a veggie burger on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nothing goes better with your health food than a side of pretentious clientele. 3 stars for serving a veggie burger that I'll eat and La Fin du Monde.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vivshmack l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Northstar Cafe delivers on all counts for hearty, healthy, and wholesome cuisine. While the ordering process can be a little unnerving on the first trip, its actually really pleasant. Placed an order…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john c.

1.0 of 5 stars. I can't excuse bad customer service. look if you bring out the food and it wasn't what I ordered don't roll your eyes at me or cop an attitude, THEN, dont go behind the counter and talk to a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by TR P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to eat in Columbus. I wish there was one of these in California! The food is amazing! Simple, clean, organic, they are doing it right. I love the interior design there as well. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in for lunch today with my son and his roomie; what a wonderful meal! I enjoyed the Buddha Bowl with chicken and a mix of iced organic green and black currant teas. We shared a chocolate…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yonatan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nice quality food. Everything is fresh and home made. The service is very nice and people are very friendly. I liked the curry bawl. Will go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherry W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks my socks. Oh North Star, could you please consider a little more north for your next location? Like Chicago? I was in town for work, and was thrilled to find such stylish and healthy…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kate m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Northstar is in the top 5 of my "Restaurants in Ohio I Miss" list. I could eat at Northstar every meal of every day for a full week and never get sick of it. Yeah, the menu is small, but EVERYTHING…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyson Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish I was incarcerated in a prison of North Star veggie burgers so I could eat my way to freedom. If they serve food in heaven, they serve North Star veggie burgers. They're that good.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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great brunch!

I recently moved to Columbus from Boston and was afraid that one of the things that I'd miss most would be the independently-owned delis and cafes that had quick, delicious, yet affordable eats. Northstar Cafe...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ate here before going to see Built to Spill at Newport (if I remember correctly). Had some sort of tofu burrito that was tasty, GF had the Buddha Bowl (which we now recreate with some regularity - as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent healthy vegetarian-friendly options. Sometimes difficult to find a seat (especially on weekends). Try the BBQ burrito, egg sandwich for breakfast and to-die-for Veggie Burger.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place really makes me miss Columbus. There is nothing like it here in DC.. the veggie burger is the best I have ever had and I am a major carnivore. You must try the cookies! I have had all of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aiko Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu. It satisfies both herbivores and omnivore tastes...whichever works for you. If you get a chance to try the Heirloom tomatoes, go for it! It will…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't think for a second that they are organic, or vegetarian. Roth produce is not organic and they totally serve meat.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Northstar may be my favorite Columbus restaurant right now. Suffice to say, I am completely addicted. It's always the default choice when we have guests from out-of-town. I favor the basil burrito and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by deb k.

2.0 of 5 stars. I know Northstar devotees will disagree with my rating, and I know so many people who LOVE Northstar. The place is nice - it has a comfy feel and the patio is awesome. However, in my experiences with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Great Fresh Food

This restaurant has excellent food and service. The pancakes, cookies, and veggie burger are worth the trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy Cricket, Batman, I've found my new boyfriend. I mean, that would be right if food could be your boyfriend. Being a vegetarian, I always appreciate a well made veggie product. That being said,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Worth the wait!

There is always a line on weekends, but it moves fast and is so worth it. I love their veggie burger, full of black beans and rice with a great salad on the side - even die hard carnivores like it. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Toby T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Proving that healthy is tasty. Try the basil burrito.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Tasty food, casual atmosphere, nice windows.

Northstar has a very relaxed, casual atmosphere and the full windows in the store front provide the sense of immersion in the heart of the Short North. I've never eaten on the patio, but given the right...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel a karmic duty to review Northstar Cafe. The day before we were moving away from Columbus the GF and I made a goodbye trip down to the Short North. We went into Northstar Cafe because I had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeney P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would move to Columbus for this restaurant. This place is good. Good enough for which to make drastic life changes without much forethought. I had a turkey sandwich, that came along with the BEST…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by karen s.

4.0 of 5 stars. great cafe food served with a modern, conscientious twist, in a bustling high-ceiling environment. in the ever-popular "short north" district. i was introduced to Northstar cafe shortly after i moved…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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great food at a great location

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judysbook.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Such a good veggie burger, yum! And good smoothie, good atmosphere, I enjoyed this place a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by patrick g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Earnest, healthy hippie food? Maybe but but done exceptionally well and in a very friendly environment. Amazing homemade sriracha.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lula Mae W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am no huge fan of veggie burgers, but this one is g-double-o-d. They include red cabbage in the mix, so it almost has the appearance of a perfectly prepared cow-burger burger.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Hungry but not sure what you're in the mood for

Northstar should fit the bill. The cafe is at a great location in the Short North and near Victoria...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The brunch crowds on weekends are all the testament needed for the quality of Northstar Cafe's brunch. Google it and you'll find several brunch-centered reviews raving about the Cloud Nine pancakes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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AOL CityGuide

this place is great. breakfast, lunch and dinner are awesome. everything is fresh and full of flavor...
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AOL CityGuide

flavorful organic fare in the short north...
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