Columbus might not be known as a hotspot for “coffee,” but you could definitely not count it out. These Columbus coffee shops are definitely worth visiting for their creative offerings and fun locations. One also just happens to be named the 3rd best independent coffee house in the United States. Check them out!
5. Winans Coffee & Chocolate
Address: 1125 Yard St, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Website: www.winanschocolate.com
Who doesn’t love a good coffee and chocolate pairing? Winans is an Ohio chain that specializes in traditional coffee while pairing it with a full menu of sweet chocolate treats. This is a great place to go for last-minute gifting ideas, due to their large selection of pre-made boxes of assorted chocolates and their seasonal candy selection. Some locations even serve wine!
4. Bottoms Up Coffee
Address: 1069 W Broad St #715, Columbus, OH 43222
Website: www.bottomsupcoffee.com
Franklinton is a neighborhood that is on the rise and that is exactly where you will find Bottoms Up Coffee. With a spacious seating area that is bright with light, you will enjoy stopping here to chat with friends or to get some work done. They even have a coffee drink called the “rainy day” that is served with a ball of cotton candy that hangs over your coffee cup.
3. Fox in the Snow Cafe
Address: 1031 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
Website: www.foxinthesnow.com
With two locations in Columbus, Fox in the Snow Cafe is a chic place to stop if you are looking for a good cup of coffee alongside a delicious pastry. In fact, pictures of their pastries look like something you’d find in any European coffeehouse, complete with fresh fruit and intricate designs.
2. One Line Coffee (Short North Location)
Address: 745 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: www.onelinecoffee.com
When I first stepped into One Line Coffee as a high school kid, I was mesmerized by the drip coffee equipment in the back of the store that looked like it was pulled right out of a science magazine. You can tell that they really care about the craft or art of coffee brewing. Located right on High Street in the Short North, One Line is a great place to stop if you are out on the town for a concert or show.
1. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters
Address: 1277 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Website: www.staufs.com
If you live in or are from the Columbus area, you definitely know about Stauf’s! Their Grandview location was my go-to stop during the pandemic. With small batch coffee roasting and a variety of coffee blends to choose from, it’s clear why USA Today named this place the 3rd best independent coffee shop in the US.
