Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Columbus

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Columbus

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Columbus using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#30. Fadó Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (152 reviews)
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#29. Condado Tacos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
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#28. Cafe Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
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#27. First Watch

- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
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#26. DK Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
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#25. Portia's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
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#24. Skillet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
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#23. Redlands Grill by J. Alexander's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (371 reviews)
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#22. Forno Kitchen + Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
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#21. Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails

- Rating: 4.2/5 (317 reviews)
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#20. Flip Side

- Rating: 4.3/5 (257 reviews)
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#19. Old Mohawk Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (303 reviews)
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#18. Northstar Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
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#17. Katalina's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (257 reviews)
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#16. Tommy's Diner

- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
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#15. Polaris Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (375 reviews)
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#14. Lavash Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
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#13. Kitchen Social

- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
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#12. Valters at the Maennerchor

- Rating: 4.7/5 (135 reviews)
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#11. Katzinger's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (517 reviews)
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#10. Hofbrauhaus Columbus

- Rating: 4.3/5 (428 reviews)
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#9. Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (765 reviews)
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#8. The Guild House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (419 reviews)
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#7. Scotty's Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (119 reviews)
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#6. The Pearl

- Rating: 4.4/5 (636 reviews)
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#5. Northstar Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (926 reviews)
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#4. Lindey's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1214 reviews)
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#3. Mozart's Bakery And Event Space

- Rating: 4.6/5 (457 reviews)
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#2. Fox in the Snow Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (312 reviews)
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#1. Pistacia Vera

- Rating: 4.8/5 (614 reviews)
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