Your Complete Guide to Coffee Shops in Downtown Columbus

Black Kahawa Coffee Patio
2 E Broad St 

Locally-roasted East African brews right at the intersection of High & Gay! 

Try: The Cold Brew with Zanzibar spice

Brioso 
53 N High Street 
329 E Long Street 

Two great locations, same mean coffee. Brioso’s been fueling the city since 2001. Enjoy the bright, open design of their flagship location on High Street or chill out on the outdoor patio, and enjoy the sights and smells of their roastery and coffee bar at their Long Street location.

Try:  Honey Vanilla Latte. A twist on the traditional latte, locally sourced Ohio honey gives this drink a touch of sweet that’s hard to beat. 

Café De Nook 
175 S 3rd Street  

A quaint, Parisian-style coffee shop tucked away inside 175 On the Park, their menu creatively features familiar names – like Hadley’s High-Rise and Joyce’s Java – disguised as delicious drinks. Sit inside on their plush furniture, or take your drink to go to sip in Columbus Commons.

Try: The Gertrude Stein Steamer, white chocolate and raspberry.

Cup O Joe
366 E Broad St

An industrial vibe with delicious coffee to boot: located right by CCAD and the Columbus Museum of Art, Cup O Joe’s got the brews and baked goods that will fuel any student or employee’s busy day.

Try: Buckeye Freeze

Freedom a la Cart 

123 E Spring St

Bringing fresh coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch to Downtown — all for a great cause! Each purchase supports wraparound services for survivors of human trafficking. 

Try: Don’t Judge Me sandwich

Kape Coffee

159 E Hickory St

Asian-inspired coffee, currently operating as a pop-up at Wolf’s Ridge Taproom.

Try: Iced Matcha 

Morning Ritual at The Goat
219 S High Street 

We’ve got your new Morning Ritual, courtesy of The Goat. Head straight to their walk-up window and get your cup of Joe to go, without ever having to step inside. If you prefer to peruse their selection of pastries and baked goods or even sit down for a full-on breakfast, they’ve got you covered there too.  

Try: A classic Cappuccino  

One Line Coffee 
41 S High Street 

Offering batch brews of their specialty origin coffee each morning with pour-over options throughout the day, One Line’s coffee bar inside the Huntington Center is perfect for a quick cup of strongly brewed coffee without sacrificing quality. Even better, One Line’s emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainability will have you feeling good about your morning beverage. 

Try: One of their signature espresso beverages with single-origin chocolate

Parable Coffee
149 S High Street 

There’s coffee, and then there’s coffee. With one-of-a-kind drinks and a stunning interior, this gratuity-free coffee shop has already put itself on the map thanks to their distinct drinks and community-oriented approach. 

Try: Sweet latte

Qahwah House

189 E Main St

Yemeni coffee and tea in a big space perfect for working from home — and they’re open late! Catch some views of the Fourth and Main District from the upstairs patio. 

Try: A pot of Adeni Chai, made to share!

Roosevelt Coffeehouse
300 E Long Street 

Caffeinate for a cause at the Roosevelt Coffeehouse. You can feel good about throwing back their amazing brews — each purchase supports their mission to provide clean water, fight hunger and help end human trafficking. The extra-large interior is perfect for coffee meetings or off-site work sessions.  

Try: The black tonic if you enjoy a bit of bubbly or their amazing Matcha Tea if coffee isn’t your thing 

Silav Cafe & Grill

330 S High St

Kurdish café serving up a blend of traditional tea, pistachio milk drink, and espresso beverages.

Try: Iced Pistachio Latte

Stauf’s
59 Spruce Street 
350 Mt Vernon Ave

A classic Columbus coffee shop with a robust presence in Downtown Columbus, Stauf’s is known for strong, quality cups of coffee. Stop by their North Market location and get a bite from a neighboring vendor (Bretzel’s at the top of our must-try list). If you’re looking for a spot to do some heads-down work, visit their location at the View on Grant to enjoy the industrial vibe.   

Try: The cold brew

Three Bites Bakery & Little Cat Boba

12 E Broad St

In their joint location, the bakery and café duo bring Filipino and Italian-style pastries, custom cakes and curated lunch offerings to complement Korean-American coffee and tea beverages.

Try: Misugaru Latte