Northstar Cafe's Short North location sits on North High Street in Victorian Village, one of several Ohio outposts of the local chain that also has locations in Clintonville, Easton, Westerville, Liberty Township, and across the Cincinnati and Cleveland areas. The room leans bright and casual, with outdoor seating and live jazz worked into the regular lineup.
Regulars point to a handful of dishes again and again: the avocado chicken sandwich, a well-regarded burger, and cookies that keep coming up on their own. Service and consistency are frequently mentioned as strengths, in a setting built for everyday, all-day use rather than special occasions.
Columbus Monthly named Northstar Cafe among the city's best in 2025.
Regulars point to a handful of dishes again and again: the avocado chicken sandwich, a well-regarded burger, and cookies that keep coming up on their own. Service and consistency are frequently mentioned as strengths, in a setting built for everyday, all-day use rather than special occasions.
Columbus Monthly named Northstar Cafe among the city's best in 2025.