The most important meal of the day is covered: check out this full list of breakfast options Downtown. Want to sleep in? Check out our brunch guide!
Cravings Cafe
114 N Front St
Open Mon-Fri, 8 am – 2 pm
A hole-in-the-wall breakfast and lunch spot with specials including a classic breakfast role, veggie scramble, and banana pudding French toast.
Cafe Ilyria
214 E State St
Open Mon-Fri, 7:30 – 2:30 pm
A true hidden gem, Cafe Ilyria has all the classic diner favorites and even some Albanian specials.
The Woodbury
215 E Town St
Open Sun-Sat at 9 am (closing times vary)
A breakfast-dinner joint offering creative twists on classics, right down the street from Columbus Commons.
Freedom a la Cart
123 E Spring St
Open Mon-Fri 7 am – 3 pm, Sat 8 am – 3 pm
A cafe with breakfast, lunch and drinks. Your purchase also will help victims of sex trafficking.
4th and State
152 E State St
Open Mon-Fri 11 am – 9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 5 pm
An all-vegan diner with breakfast and brunch specials.
Cafe Overlook
373 S High St 16th Floor
Open Mon-Fri, 8 am – 3 pm
Boasting perhaps the best view in Columbus, this courthouse cafe offers breakfast every weekday.
Cinco Mas
10 W Broad St
Open Mon-Fri, 8 am – 8 pm (3 pm on Monday)
A new breakfast offering Downtown! Enjoy pancakes, avocado toast and more plus free coffee with any purchase over $7.
Three Bites Bakery
12 E Broad St
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm weekdays, 8 am – 4 pm weekends
A Filipino and Italian bakery serving a delectable array of pastries made from scratch.
Littleton’s Market Bakery
59 Spruce St
Open Wednesday – Saturday at 9 am, Sunday at 10 am
This just-opened spot is serving delicious pastries, breads and scones by renowned pastry chef Aaron Clouse.
Silav Cafe and Grill
330 S High St
Open weekdays at 7 am, weekends at 8 am
This new Kurdish spot serves up all sorts of delicious offerings, including Xanam Fetah, omelettes, hek u bajan (eggs with tomato), and a variety of Mediterranean-inspired platters.
Sunny Street Cafe
277 W Nationwide Blvd
Open Sun-Sat, 7 am – 2 pm
A classic breakfast joint with plenty of seating, great for the whole family.
Einstein’s Bagels
41 S High St
Open Mon-Fri, 7 am – 2 pm
Bagels and coffee right in the Central Business District.
Broad Street Bagels and Deli
66 E Broad St
Open Mon-Fri, 8 am – 2 pm
A Downtown staple, this dig has been serving up bagels and sandwiches for years.
Danny’s Delicious Deli
37 W Broad St
Open Mon-Fri, 8 am – 2 pm
An underground diner with breakfast classics, open every weekday.
Lexi’s on Third
100 E Broad St
Open Mon-Fri, 7 am – 3 pm
Conveniently-located joint with plenty of outdoor seating.
Maria’s Cafe
200 S Civic Center Dr
Open Mon-Fri, 7 am – 2:30 pm
Affordable made-fresh + grab-and-go options perfect for the office employee.
Rio Fresh Cafe
50 N High St
Open Sun-Sat, 8 am – 7 pm
Smoothies, acai bowls and more for every health nut.
Buckeye Donuts
59 Spruce St (in North Market)
Open Sun-Mon 10 am – 5 pm, Tues-Sat 9 am – 7 pm
Donuts? Sign us up.
The Goat Riversouth
219 S High St
Open Sun-Sat, 7 am – late night
Located on High St and offering a full menu of delicious bites.
Vine + Forge
33 E Nationwide Blvd
Open Sun-Sat, 7 am – 1 pm
In the Sonesta Hotel and open to the public with elevated fare.