Top rated Lunch restaurants in Columbus, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Diner

👍👍 Stav’s Diner is one of my favorite places to eat breakfast! The food is AMAZING, but the customer service is even better! Everyone who works there is so kind and helpful, they really just want you to have a nice meal. I recommend this for anybody who eats food to live!

$ $$$

4.80 (761 reviews)

Lucabe Coffee Co.

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great coffee and atmosphere, and the friendliest of people! The baristas do latte art in your cup. Ample seating both indoors and out, cute play area for little humans in the back. Happy to see that business is good enough that they were able to expand to a second location. Just wish they were open...

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4.70 (679 reviews)

Midtown Coffee House

Coffee shop

👍👍 They have really good coffee and hot chocolate. There is a decent menu with sandwiches, salads, etc. They make espresso drinks as well as regular coffee. The trivia nights are a lot of fun. Those are on Fridays. You can see what kind of trivia on their social media pages. Make sure to get there earl...

$ $$$

4.70 (623 reviews)

Julies Java House

Coffee shop

👍 This is a great little coffee house that makes incredible coffee and muffins. I deduct a star because Unfortunately they dont take card, so you have to have cash or use their atm and pay a $3 fee. In mid-2023, there are many affordable POS system options for small business and many of us don’t carry...

4.70 (204 reviews)

HangOverEasy

Breakfast restaurant

"Breakfast cures all" is the motto of this diner serving up an egg-heavy menu of comfort food.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.9K reviews)

Katalina's in Harrison West

Lunch restaurant

Casual cafe known for down-home breakfasts, soups, salads & sandwiches, plus pancake balls.

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4.60 (1.7K reviews)

Scramblers

Breakfast restaurant

Local chain serving casual breakfast-&-lunch fare, from French toast to burgers.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

HangOverEasy

Breakfast restaurant

Relaxed breakfast spot offering ample plates such as chicken & waffles, plus sandwiches & cocktails.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.60 (864 reviews)

Bodega 1205 Columbus GA

Latin American restaurant

👍👍 Enjoyed my first time at Bodega about a week ago. Amazing server, welcoming atmosphere, loved the decor and the music, plus my food was absolutely DELECTABLE! I had the omelet with peppers and onions and it was the absolute best I've ever had and that bread was perfect. Whoever made my meal truly...

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4.60 (734 reviews)