The Tastiest Breakfast & Brunch in Columbus

Basic Biscuits Kindness & Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (85) • $

"Biscuits are trending in Columbus. Whether it's a stand alone business like this one or a restaurant known for having good ones, I've been seeing them and eating them everywhere. This Woman-owned bakery offers biscuits of all shapes and sizes. Ranging from full on breakfast sandwiches to mini biscuits, all are packed with flavor and a lot have a fun twist. The lemon lavender was my favorite and I really enjoyed the cheddar jalapeno. I opted to get 12 little ones and even froze a few to last longer. Once thawed out they were as yummy as the day I picked them up.The space itself is a breath of fresh air. The theme is obviously bees and kindness, which can be seen in every nook and cranny of the bakery. They offer other locally made items and even have Stauf's coffee available. They have plenty of parking with a lot right next door and some street parking out front. It's hard to miss their neon biscuit sign so keep your eyes peeled for that once you get close.Support local. Support Women-owned businesses, and most of all, spread kindness... while chowing down on biscuits, of course!"

3 Amigos Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"We arrived after seeing the big balloon archway. Having been open 3 hours they sure have things well on the way to being a staple in the Mexican food restaurants. The food is fantastic. Chips and salsa very good; very fresh salsa with good flavor. The menu is not overwhelming but a nice variety. We will be back for sure and I suggest that you give it a try too. Great job on opening day. Congratulations!"

Liberty Gathering Place

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

""Small town with a big heart." That is what I would describe the Liberty Gathering Place as. Stopped in here after walking in the West Liberty Labor Day Parade last month. I had the pulled pork sandwich (which was homemade I think) with their fries. It was pretty tasty. If I ever make it back to West Liberty, I will have to stop by again. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Yelpness!5/5 stars"

Alchemy Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (103) • $$

"How have I sat on this place for so long? I'm seriously kicking myself. I haven't been in years but I found myself craving a good salad one day and decided to try Alchemy again. They were offering delivery, it was within my budget, and they had several good options to choose from. I ordered the green goddess salad and got it vegetarian. To do that, they subbed out the chicken for avocado. Yum! The salad also had green apples, snap peas, delicious pickled onions, goat cheese, an interesting matcha granola, all tossed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. I legit ate every single bite. And I'm already itching to order it again. While I used to always come from the smoothies and bowls, I will now be coming for their house favorites and handheld items. Can't wait to try more... especially that salad."

Bristol Republic

★★★★☆ 4.1 (286) • $$

"We always have a great time at Bristol Republic! It's a great spot for a hearty meal. Service has been pretty consistent so far. I always try to get something different everytime I go and I haven't been disappointed yet!"

Dutch Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (80) • $$

"We expected to have a higher quality of food since they lead you to believe the food is Amish. The cream for the coffee was nondairy and the butter for the homemade bread was a spread. The food was limited to whatever they filled the buffet with. For instance. The chicken was all white meat except for the wings, which were dried out. We did not have any of the items on the menu, we opted for the $16.99 buffet which was adequate. Our table was clean and not in the way of patrons heading to the salad bar. The restrooms were clean. The store out front was for tourists and had a fair amount of products."

Cafe Elena

★★★★☆ 4.3 (168) • $$

"I cannot believe it took me so long to finally try breakfast here. I am already thinking about going back! It has a very homey, cozy atmosphere and the staff makes you feel welcome. The service is European style - a bit more leisurely and food takes a bit longer. It is so worth it. Food was served piping hot and is like true home cooking at its finest. The vegan skillet was loaded with lots of fresh veggies and was big enough for two meals. The almond buckwheat pancakes were served with a homemade berry compote and delicious coconut cream. The coffee was not my favorite, but it did get me caffeinated for the day.The sweets case was full of goodies and I have my eye on the Russian honey cake for a future visit."

Victors Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (37) • $

"Well, this place is working wonders. Stuck in the middle of nowhere Ohio, doing DECENT, YES DECENT Mexican food, I salute them.This is a small joint and it's nearly ALL KITCHEN. I walk up to the window and wait really long seeing as I'm 3 feet from the girl behind the glass. If they open the window, you could almost make your own food.I ordered a breakfast burrito, which is served all day but took about 15 mins and 2 Mini tacos. She apologized for the delay.The Pros:Great size for a burrito.The eggs were great.Food was hot.The Cons:The food lacks flavor and heat. Mild Pico De Gallo is just tomatoes and onions.The cheese is cheap. You can tell if you've had the good stuff.Eggs are cooked on the grill. This is a NO-NO. Get an EGG PAN, it's used only for eggs(thus the name). Ugly eggs are just bad.The tortilla develops a sweetness when fried, it's almost like a sopapilla. Prices are slightly high, especially for the quality.Tweak a few things and step up the quality of your ingredients. ADD SOME FLAVOR. With that said, FOR THIS AREA, it's ok but take a trip to Texas and get some pointers! Keep at it!"

Lil Donut Factory

★★★★★ 4.5 (154) • $

"Love this lil place! This is the second time I've had donuts delivered to my workplace and was very pleased by the quality and variety. My favorite thing about this place is that when ordering, there is an option for peanut allergy and seeing as my coworker is super allergic, it gave me peace of mind that I could a share with her safely."

Ralph's American Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (57) • $$

"Dined here again this past weekend with a party of 9 (location wasn't our decision). Have to say the service was much better. Water glass was kept full and appetizers were brought out quickly with individual plates. Ordered the turkey reuben. Flavor was okay. I liked the marbled rye but husband prefers dark rye or pumpernickel. Fries were as good as the previous visit, appreciate the consistency."

Buehler's The Mill Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (23) • $$

"I didn't care too much for The Mill when Buehler's first came to town. Its service quality, food quality and selection has really bounced around. Years later, I think it has settled into a restaurant I see as a decent option in Ashland.While the food is pricier than it should be ($10+ per person for diner food), they have solid burgers, pretty good breakfast and definitely the best salad bar around. Their servers are all pleasant and typically remember you from visit to visit. Unfortunately, everything takes quite a while. They simply can't handle larger orders. When my family goes there (about 10-14 people), our food takes about an hour to come out of the kitchen. It's also not uncommon to stand at the podium for 5 minutes before you're even addressed."

Lu Lu’s Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (26)

"We stopped in Bucyrus for a quick overnight stay and decided to try this place out for breakfast. So glad we did! My husband and I split an omelette and it was plenty of food! Very delicious, sometimes omelettes can be too greasy and this one was definitely NOT! It was cooked perfectly."

Cafe Creekside

★★★★☆ 3.5 (163) • $$

"Lovely little family breakfast spot along the creek in downtown Gahanna! Pre pandemic prices and large portions. Highly recommend, the friendly server even gave us extra little pumpkin muffins in a cute little bowl"

Mary B’s Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (22) • $$

"I'm a long time fan of Mary B's Diner on the other side of town. So, I was excited to try this new location out.I was seated nearly immediately after the gaggle of waitresses finished their personal conversations. My waitress was very friendly.I ordered a unsweetened Iced tea, Hot dog with chili, slaw and onions with side of vegetable beef soup with crackers. Very good and definitely recommend"

Lulu's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (102) • $

"Lulu is an amazing breakfast spot! Me and my platoon from Lima come up here every drill for some breakfast! They have amazing staff and they are always so friendly and nice! The food is so good to I really recommend the breakfast bowl or the biscuits and gravy! Thank you again for the amazing vibes and good food! From your friends and family 37th ICBT G237th"

George's Beechwold Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (234) • $$

"Saw this place online and immediately thought we need to try it. We went on a Saturday around 9:00 am. Place is vibrant and has an amazing feel. There was a wait, but the locals were welcoming to us. We waited about 30 mins for a table and the wait was well worth it. The wait staff was friendly and helpful as we had questions since it was our first time. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs. It's not on the menu, but it's a secret special. The gravy was definitely the star, the eggs were cooked perfectly. We will be back and we can't wait."

Buehler's Cafe at Towne Market

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (14) • $$

"We were in town for a family reunion over in Dundee and needed to make a "pot luck" dish for the event.Buehler's came to the rescue and everything was great!Thanks Buehler's!"

V M Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18) • $

"Reason I gave it the five stars is because this is the quintessential 1950s family restaurant that you can't miss! It's neighbors sitting enjoying the time with neighbors. You have waitresses that are working their tails off and the one or two guys in the kitchen are pushing hard to get the meals out. But you don't come here if you're in a hurry for your food. You come and enjoy the time and sit and enjoy the people and the talking. The food was excellent. We had breakfast there this morning. Everything was to order just as we asked and the sausage gravy and biscuits were perfect for an old hillbilly like me! It really hit the spot. Great place! Great people! Great food!"

Pick’em Up Joe

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Hands down the best cinnamon roll in Ohio. Great customer service, as well. Thanks for always bringing your A game in a super small town."

Plaza Inn Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (36) • $

"Wow. This place is awesome. I got 2 eggs (perfectly cooked over medium), 2 bacon, 2 sausage links, biscuits and gravy and everything was DELICIOUS. Even the coffee was outstanding. Smooth and not bitter like you'd find at Starbucks. If you're traveling through the area, I highly recommend you give this place a try!"

Station

★★★★★ 4.7 (40) • $$

"New place in Granville! Always nice.We stopped in for a quick bite, which became quicker and more of a bite than we had anticipated. We walked up to the counter to order, and you could see they were a bit busy. The lady at the counter was kind enough to let us know that any items from the kitchen would be a 30 minute wait. We instead opted for a cheddar sausage jalapeño muffin type thing, plus an iced mocha and an iced lavender honey latte.The sausage biscuit was super tasty! And the coffees were actually some of the best, most well-balanced iced coffees I have had in a long time, and I have had a lot of iced coffees from a lot of different places.Hopefully they can get their kitchen up to speed with the demand they are having from customers! No stars taken because the staff was still nice and they are still pretty new. Looking forward to trying more from the kitchen."

Blue Bell Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (23) • $

"Friendly servers. Excellent food. Amazing shakes. Hot chocolate was surprisingly good too!"

George's Linworth Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (110)

"What a delight to visit George Linworth Diner ! The ambience similar to days past when visiting Goody Boy , Short North. I worked at old DN hospital and grab breaky after long hours to refuel and head home . Service and food did not disappoint. Open the door and staff friendly , attentive and welcoming immediately. Food and pricing excellent with portions to take home and enjoy later . Thank you for amazing experience"

Depot

★★★★☆ 4.4 (19) • $

"Great food, good prices, friendly waitress that remembers you as soon as you walk in the door and asks if you want the usual. This place is a charming train depot, with great touches that are reminiscent of it's past. They have great philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and great coffee, at GREAT prices!"

Omelet Shoppe

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"I wouldn't even give them one star after this evening. I have been going to this restaurant since I was a small child and I have never had a worse experience anywhere! The music was blaring so loud you could hear it in the parking lot then once we got inside it was followed by the server singing at the top of her lungs. The entire staff was singing and cussing the entire time we were there which brings me to the second issue there was only one other table in the building and we waited 40 minutes for 2 omlettes and they couldn't even get our order correct. Probably because they couldn't hear over the music and too busy screwing off. A complete disappointment! We will not be returning!"

Riverside Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (17) • $

"It was exactly what I expected. My brother and I both ordered the Train Wreck. Once it came to the table I see why they also offer a small version. We both could only eat half and we are not small eaters. Biscuits and gravy, home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese. It was a plate made for a king and I donned the crown. The bacon was exceptionally good, very crispy."

Casa Nueva

★★★★☆ 3.7 (351) • $$

"Stopped in Athens on a road trip and found this place recommended on Reddit. The Huevos Rancheros with Verde Sauce was fantastic. Definitely some of the best I've had. Service was also good with very friendly staff. I highly recommend a stop in here for breakfast and I can't wait to come back to try lunch/dinner."

Menches Bros of Massillon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (60) • $

"Short and sweet review here: quick and very reasonable (inexpensive) spot for lunch. Ordered a burger - it was perfect! I think only $7!"

Honey Dip Donuts

★★★★☆ 4 (133) • $

"A cute little dinette where you can get all your breakfast faves! It's very busy on a Saturday morning here and customers are packed in the small dining room and bar area seating. Service was sweet and fast which was good could I was hungry! I didn't get their signature donut offerings but I got their pancake which hit the spot. The have a Soup du Jour that I brought home with me that was very good the next day. If you're looking for a diner experience for a fast and easy breakfast, try the HDD!"

First Watch

★★★★☆ 3.7 (66) • $$

"I cannot believe we stumbled upon this gem. How anyone wouldn't give this 5 starts is something I cannot explain. The staff was kind and attentive. The restaurant was clean and had really nice decor. The food came out quickly and correct. This may seem odd to you but what stood out the most was the fact that the ketchup and Cholula bottles were not crusted up and sticky. This attention to detail goes a long way with me (see pics) Abby thank you so much for such great hospitality. We're not from the area and am sad that we can't come back but if you are in this areas it's as my mom said a 10+!"

Day Y Noche

★★★★☆ 4 (192) • $$

"My husband and I ate here twice on our short trip to Granville - it is a great local spot with very friendly staff! The breakfast was delicious and the portions were generous. My husband enjoyed the burrito and my basic breakfast was perfect. We came back for lunch another day, and had the chicken tacos and carnitas tacos. Fantastic! If you ask for hot sauce, it appears to be made in house and is great- but beware, it is very spicy, even if you love spicy!We also got the flan - do not sleep on the flan! It is made fresh and the best I have ever had. I only remembered to take photos of the breakfast. Lovely indoor and outdoor space. We also met the chef, who was very funny."

Good Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11)

"I had the most amazing gluten free dishes here. I was there near closing so they didn't have any cheddar biscuits left so they made them fresh for me! They were so fluffy and flavorful. I couldn't tell they were gluten free. The blueberry scone was delicious. My husband had the chicken pita and had to make sure the owner know it was the best he ever had ( and he isn't gluten free)."

Starliner Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (789) • $$

"This diner is not bad if you know what to order. The specialty breakfasts, like the Huevos Rancheros, is excellent. The jalapeño soup, black bean nachos, burritos, and other breakfast items (eggs, toast, bacon, pancakes, etc) are all solid choices. Stay away from the cornbread crusted chicken casserole (sounds so much better than it tasted...)However, the dark haired younger lady that acts like a hostess is really rude and on a power trip with seating guests. I will say that the rest of the staff is very much on point with both service and being friendly. Would have given 4 stars if the hostess had a better attitude."

The Pub Kitchen And Tap

★★★★☆ 3.5 (52) • $$

"Under a new name. The Pub. Same location. The Mazza family. I originally ordered the walleye fish and chips. They had been burned so I ordered the chili which was very good."

Linie's 559

★★★★★ 4.7 (3) • $

"Noticed this near my work, and had a bit of time so swung by. From the previous review I figured maybe it was an Italian place, with pasta, pizza, subs. But, no, a nice little small town diner. Nothing fancy, but comfy and clean. Lots of breakfast items, but I was too late for them. The special was shepherd's pie, which I love, so easy choice there. For lunch there are also sandwiches and salads.The shepherd's pie was like homemade, though it was less solid than some. Not a slice of a casserole, more a couple of scoops. Potatoes, sausage, cheese... Great comfort food, hot and filling and a little peppery. Sided with old-school slightly overcooked green beans, and a fresh salad (with real tomatoes, as in, probably from someone's garden.) Service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. It's a bit out of the way for me, but there seemed to be regulars and I hope more locals come in. For $9 for a full meal, compared to the same amount for crappy fast food, it's a deal.The name appears to be Cafe 559 now, at least on the menu and signs. There is a bar next door, so I'm guessing the restaurant closes when the bar opens?Cash only. There is a cellphone dead zone around the town, at least for Verizon, so once I got close I couldn't even use GPS. It's near the main corner."