Northstar Cafe Short North - Columbus

A rare gem in which the vegan options do not feel like an beyond. get the northstar burger fries. they will not regret it!

The Northstar Cafe is great! With many locations in the Columbus area, and a bunch of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from, you cannot go wrong! My favorite is the Northstar Burger made vegan with the simple salad. The bread is different if you order it vegan and it's friggin' good! Also, their salad is probably the best I've ever had. They're a little pricey, but totally worth it. Updated from previous review on 2017-07-24

Staying in downtown Columbus. From the hotel, to all the people I met along High Street; they all recommended Northstar Cafe. Some without knowing I was looking for vegan options. They were all right! Great patio, nice interior, friendly service and great food. I enjoyed the black bean burger and today's special soup- cauliflower with cashew cream. Accompanied with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Would definitely go back!

Northstar is a must-visit Columbus restaurant. There are at least 3 locations and each has a slightly different menu. I've eaten a variety of things: the veggie burger, thai curry burrito, pizza, square meal, and the carrot juice. All were great. The veggie burger is probably one of the most popular items. The ingredients are very wholesome and healthy. No negatives, really, except that it can be crowded. Northstar has also given free veggie burgers on Earth day, so keep that in mind!

This place is not really that vegan friendly. They only have a couple of dishes and you must specify that you wan them in vegan form. North Star is known for its beet burger, which is very good, but does get old after awhile. The beet burger is made from rice and beets and is served on focaccia bread (if you ask for it vegan with mustard, onions, and greens. It comes with a side salad, but you can ask for another side dish if you wish. Recently they added a sandwich that you can get with baked tofu instead of animal and cold grain pilaf with nuts fruit side dish to the menu and it is delicious! I am not sure if this is a permanent menu item or not, but I hope it stays. The home made ginger ale is really good and they now offer Boylan's natural soda fountain drinks. There is a problem with consistency sometimes. One day you get an excellent meal and the next time that same meal is pathetic in portion and flavor. This is a place I like to visit once in awhile, but not frequently because there is not enough variety. However, it is worth a try. I would give it at least two chances before you make your own judgment.