Boston Stoker Coffee Co. - Columbus

Spent eight years at OSU hopping around coffee shops, and can say that without competition Boston Stoker has the best drip coffee in the city. Lots of shops that make good pour over will have gross drip, but not here. Fast delicious coffee every time. Also don't sleep on the lemon latte during the warm months.

Nifty little place! Not super busy, so it's an excellent place to study and get good coffee fast. There's a gender neutral restroom, but the place doesn't go all out for pride month like many other local coffeeshops do. They also didn't take my name. So it's a place that won't call attention to your gender, basically, which can be nice.On a snobbier note, I got a plain oat milk latte like the pretentious barista I am. I'm guessing that all their latte sizes come with a double-shot of espresso. Either my shot pulled long or their espresso is on the mild side, because the espresso wasn't very acidic. More nutty. The subtler espresso would be better in a 6oz cappuccino or a flavored latte than what I got. The nuttiness pairs well with oatmilk, though. Overall, I wasn't particularly amazed or disappointed by my drink.

Had a really great pour over at Boston Stoker. Although the curb appeal in a strip mall made me pause, the vibe, coffee, and service was great. They had a wide range of their own beans, the barista was very knowledgeable (and made a quality pour over), and the tables/ambiance was chill. Highly recommend!

I'm currently sitting in Boston Stoker's new shop in Grandview Heights and I've enjoyed almost everything. It's brightly lit, the seating is ample and comfortable, and the coffee is great. The only problem? The music playlist is massively inappropriate considering the number of parents who come in here with small kids. I've heard the f word at least a dozen times in the last ten minutes. I'm no prude, so I'm not personally offended. But this is a bad move for a family-oriented location.

I like this place! Probably a great best kept secret as far as coffee shops in the area are concerned. It is located in the old Giant Eagle strip mall so it's not your first thought for a cute, quaint place to hang out. The best part about that is that there is unlimited parking and excellent access to the freeway with no fuss both can be really hard to come by as far as qualities for food/bev establishments in the area. I had already had my coffee for the day and was feeling something refreshing when I arrived. To my delight, they carry lavender syrup and tons of teas that they are happy to make hot or iced. I ordered a Jasmine Iced tea with Lavender syrup and no other sweetener, and it was awesome. Just what the docta ordered. The staff wer friendly and happy to make my special request. The barista who made my tea had personally tried the combination I ordered and was very helpful with the ordering process. I worked on my laptop there for a couple hours and used their wifi. It worked well for me, though my friend had some issues? I'm not sure if it was the internet or some other cause. I would definitely go back and try to snag the couch by the window if I wanted to hang for awhile, as the other tables have backless chairs.