Northstar Cafe In The Short North Menu
LUNCH + DINNER - SALADS + BOWLS
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Red and golden beets, toasted hazelnuts, Mackenzie Creamery goat cheese, sunflower pesto and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette
US$16.00
Chopped Salad
Applewood smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, Point Reyes blue cheese, almonds, croutons and apples with café vinaigrette
US$17.00
Simple Salad
Napa greens, organic kale, parmesan and croutons with café vinaigrette
US$7.00
Mexicali Salad
Roasted chicken, avocado, grilled corn, smoked gouda and buttermilk biscuit croutons with creamy chipotle lime dressing
US$17.00
Buddha Bowl
Pan-seared organic tofu or roasted chicken, long-grain brown rice with peanut sauce and bright veggies
US$17.00
Smoothie Bowl
Blueberries, cashews, housemade sunflower almond granola and toasted organic coconut
US$11.00
LUNCH + DINNER - BRICK OVEN PIZZA
Margherita
Organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, shaved Grana Padano
US$17.00
Sausage & Pepper
Housemade sausage, ricotta, Mama Lil’s peppers and red onion with organic tomatoes
US$18.00
Crispy Kale & Burrata
Creamy fontina and burrata cheeses, organic kale, hot honey
US$18.00
LUNCH + DINNER - SANDWICHES
Northstar Burger
Just made with organic black beans, brown rice and beets, topped with white cheddar, kale, tomato, pickle and onion + simple salad
US$17.00
Pimiento Cheeseburger
Niman Ranch brisket and chuck*, topped with housemade pimiento cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle + french fries & rosemary aioli
US$19.00
Chicken & Avocado Sandwich
Roasted chicken, avocado, smoked gouda, roasted red pepper and greens with cayenne aioli + wild rice
US$18.00
Classic Cheeseburger
Niman Ranch brisket and chuck*, ground in-house daily, topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle + french fries & rosemary aioli
US$19.00
Fish Sandwich
Grilled barramundi filet with lettuce, tomato, red onion and herb aioli + simple salad
US$19.00
LUNCH + DINNER - DRINK SPECIALTIES
Shooting Star
US$7.00
Orange Juice
US$6.00
Organic Carrot Juice
US$7.00
Green Smoothie
US$8.00
Draft Kombucha
US$6.00
Housemade Ginger Ale
US$6.00
Northstar Hot Chocolate
US$6.00
Hot Apple Cide
US$6.00
LUNCH + DINNER - FROM OUR COFFEE BAR
Mint Iced Coffee
US$6.00
Nitro Cold Brew
US$6.00
Single Origin Coffee
US$4.00
LUNCH + DINNER - SNACKS + STARTERS
Pimiento Cheese Dip
US$8.00
French Fries
with rosemary aioli
US$6.00
LUNCH + DINNER - CRAFT COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz
Jeio Prosecco, Aperol and fresh orange
US$12.00
The Blueberry Jam
Prospect Jam Co, Tanqueray Gin and lemon
US$12.00
Vodka Buck
Watershed Vodka, ginger and lime
US$12.00
Northstar Margarita
Hornitos Tequila, fresh citrus and salt
US$12.00
Strawberry Basil Mojito
Cruzan Rum, fresh basil and strawberries
US$12.00
Ginger Mojito
Mint and lime, Cruzan Rum, organic cane sugar
US$12.00
Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, VYA Vermouth
US$12.00
Bourbon Blackberry Smash
Woodford Reserve, blackberries, lemon and thyme
US$12.00
LUNCH + DINNER - OHIO DRAFT BEER
Jackie O’s Ricky Blonde Ale
Athens
US$6.00
Rockmill Pilsner
Lancaster
US$6.00
Rhinegeist Cheetah Lager
Cincinnati
US$6.00
MadTree Happy Amber Ale
Cincinnati
US$6.00
North High Honey Wheat
Columbus
US$6.00
Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA
Cleveland
US$6.00
CBC IPA
Columbus
US$6.00
Mad Moon Craft Cider
Columbus
US$6.00
LUNCH + DINNER - WINE
Jeio Prosecco
Tre Venezie
$
Gobelsburg Rosé
Austria
$
Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris
Willamette
$
Clay Shannon Sauvignon Blanc
High Valley
$
Farmstead Chardonnay
Napa
$
Anne Amie Pinot Noir
Willamette
$
Fontsainte Red Blend
Languedoc
$
Brassfield Cabernet
High Valley
$
Marietta Old Vine Red
California
$
BREAKFAST - BREAKFAST DISHES
Smoothie Bow
Blueberries, cashews, housemade sunflower almond granola and toasted organic coconut
US$11.00
Sweet Potato Hash
Rosemary-roasted sweets and beets with arugula, caramelized onions, red peppers and two Ohio organic eggs
US$16.00
Mushroom Frittata
Three Green Field Farm eggs, hearth-baked with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions and gruyère. Served with breakfast potatoes and arugula
US$18.00
The Everyday Egg Sandwich
Scrambled Ohio organic eggs on a brioche bun with chives and melted cheddar cheese
US$9.00
Cloud Nine Pancakes
Three ricotta pancakes served with real Ohio maple syrup and bananas
US$16.00
Biscuit, Eggs & Sharp Cheddar
Two over medium eggs stacked on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit. Served with organic strawberry preserves Your choice of
US$12.00
BREAKFAST - FROM THE BAKERY
Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit
With organic strawberry preserves
US$5.00
Ham and Cheese Scone
US$5.00
Praline Scone
US$5.00
BREAKFAST - SIDES + EGGS + ETC
Applewood Smoked Bacon
US$6.00
Housemade Breakfast Sausage
All-natural pork, prepared in-house daily
US$6.00
Breakfast Potatoes
US$6.00
Two Ohio Organic Eggs any Style
US$7.00
Single Ricotta Pancake
US$8.00
Buttered Toast with Jam
US$4.00
BREAKFAST - SPECIALTY DRINKS
Shooting Star
Orange, organic carrot, lemon and ginger
US$7.00
Orange Juice
Fresh-squeezed to order
US$6.00
Organic Carrot Juice
With lemon and ginger
US$7.00
Northstar Hot Chocolate
Organic milk, dark chocolate and a little bit of spice
US$6.00
Hot Apple Cider
Spiced Ohio cider with maple whipped cream
US$6.00
Green Smoothie
Organic kale, pineapple, orange juice and a banana
US$8.00
Strawberry Smoothie
Organic berries with a banana and orange juice
US$8.00
Housemade Ginger Ale
Ginger, organic cane sugar, lime juice and mint
US$6.00
Hot Tea
Your choice of organic Rishi tea
US$4.00
Nitro Cold Brew
Counter Culture coffee, steeped for twenty-four hours
US$6.00
Mint Iced Coffee
Nitro cold-brewed coffee, organic sugar, cream and mint
US$6.00
Single Origin Coffee
With free refills
US$4.00
KIDS MENU - BREAKFAST
Kid's Pancakes
Three small ricotta pancakes served with real Ohio maple syrup and bananas on the side
US$9.00
Egg & Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs and white cheddar cheese
US$8.00
Scrambled Eggs
Two Ohio organic eggs
US$7.00
Kid’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
US$3.00
Kid’s Housemade Breakfast Sausage
US$3.00
Breakfast Potatoes
US$6.00
KIDS MENU - BREAKFAST - BIG KID FAVORITES FROM OUR MAIN MENU
Cowboy Breakfast
Two Ohio, organic eggs prepared any style*, bacon or sausage and a warm buttermilk biscuit with organic strawberry preserves
US$17.00
The Everyday Egg Sandwich
Scrambled Ohio organic eggs on a brioche bun with chives and melted cheddar cheese
US$9.00
KIDS MENU - LUNCH + DINNER
White Cheddar Quesadilla
Flour tortilla and melted white cheddar cheese
US$8.00
KIDS MENU - LUNCH + DINNER - BIG KID FAVORITES FROM OUR MAIN MENU
Northstar Burger
Just made with organic black beans, brown rice and beets, topped with white cheddar, kale, tomato, pickle and onion + simple salad
US$17.00
Margherita Pizza
Organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, shaved Grana Padano
US$17.00
KIDS MENU - DRINK SPECIALTIES
Shooting Star
US$7.00
Orange Juice
US$6.00
Organic Carrot Juice
US$7.00
Housemade Ginger Ale
US$6.00
Northstar Hot Chocolate
US$6.00
Hot Apple Ciderr
US$6.00
Green Smoothie
US$8.00
Strawberry Smoothie
US$8.00
Organic Apple Juice
US$3.00
BRUNCH - BREAKFAST DISHES
Smoothie Bowl
Blueberries, cashews, housemade sunflower almond granola and toasted organic coconut
US$11.00
Mushroom Frittata
Three Green Field Farm eggs, hearth-baked with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions and gruyère. Served with breakfast potatoes and arugula
US$18.00
Biscuit, Eggs & Sharp Cheddar
Two over medium eggs stacked on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit. Served with organic strawberry preserves
US$12.00
Sweet Potato Hash
Rosemary-roasted sweets and beets with arugula, caramelized onions, red peppers and two Ohio organic eggs
US$16.00
Cloud Nine Pancakes
Three ricotta pancakes served with real Ohio maple syrup and bananas
US$16.00
The Everyday Egg Sandwich
Scrambled Ohio organic eggs on a brioche bun with chives and melted cheddar cheese
US$9.00
BRUNCH - BRUNCH DISHES
Northstar Burger
Just made with organic black beans, brown rice and beets, topped with white cheddar, kale, tomato, pickle and onion + simple salad
US$17.00
Classic Cheeseburger
Niman Ranch brisket and chuck*, ground in-house daily, topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle + breakfast potatoes
US$19.00
Fish Sandwich
Grilled barramundi filet with lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh herb aioli + simple salad
US$19.00
Chopped Salad
Applewood smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, Point Reyes blue cheese, almonds, croutons and apples with café vinaigrette
US$17.00
Black Bean & Chicken Chili
Ohio organic black beans, toasted chiles and a hint of bacon. Served with smoked gouda + fresh tortilla chips
US$7.00
Mimosa
Sparkling wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice
US$12.00
Bloody Mary
Organic tomato, fresh horseradish, Watershed Vodka
US$12.00
BRUNCH - SIDES + EGGS + ETC
Applewood Smoked Bacon
US$6.00
Housemade Breakfast Sausage
All-natural pork, prepared in-house daily
US$6.00
Breakfast Potatoes
US$6.00
Two Ohio Organic Eggs any Style
US$7.00
Single Ricotta Pancake
US$8.00
Buttered Toast with Jam
US$4.00
BRUNCH - FROM THE BAKERY
Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit
With organic strawberry preserves
US$5.00
Ham and Cheese Scone
US$5.00
Praline Scone
US$5.00
Peanut Butter Cookie
US$4.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie
US$4.50
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
US$4.50
Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookie
US$4.50
Mason Jar Carrot Cake
Just made with organic carrots, candied pecans and cream cheese frosting
US$9.00
BRUNCH - DRINK SPECIALTIES
Shooting Star
US$7.00
Orange Juice
US$6.00
Organic Carrot Juice
US$7.00
Draft Kombucha
US$6.00
Housemade Ginger Ale
US$6.00
Northstar Hot Chocolate
US$6.00
Hot Apple Cider
US$6.00
Green Smoothie
US$8.00
BRUNCH - FROM OUR COFFEE BAR
Mint Iced Coffee
US$6.00
Nitro Cold Brew
US$6.00
Single Origin Coffee
US$4.00
BRUNCH - CRAFT COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz
Jeio Prosecco, Aperol and fresh orange
US$12.00
The Blueberry Jam
Prospect Jam Co, Tanqueray Gin and lemon
US$12.00
Vodka Buck
Watershed Vodka, ginger and lime
US$12.00
Northstar Margarita
Hornitos Tequila, fresh citrus and salt
US$12.00
Strawberry Basil Mojito
Cruzan Rum, fresh basil and strawberries
US$12.00
Ginger Mojito
Mint and lime, Cruzan Rum, organic cane sugar
US$12.00
Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, VYA Vermouth
US$12.00
Bourbon Blackberry Smash
Woodford Reserve, blackberries, lemon and thyme
US$12.00
Warm Applejack Cider
Watershed Apple Brandy, spiced cider, whipped cream
US$12.00
BRUNCH - OHIO DRAFT BEER
Jackie O’s Ricky Blonde Ale
Athens
US$6.00
Rockmill Pilsner
Lancaster
US$6.00
Rhinegeist Cheetah Lager
Cincinnati
US$6.00
MadTree Happy Amber Ale
Cincinnati
US$6.00
North High Honey Wheat
Columbus
US$6.00
Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA
Cleveland
US$6.00
CBC IPA
Columbus
US$6.00
Mad Moon Craft Cider
Columbus
US$6.00
BRUNCH - WINE
Jeio Prosecco
Tre Venezie
$
Gobelsburg Rosé
Austria
$
Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris
Willamette
$
Clay Shannon Sauvignon Blanc
High Valley
$
Farmstead Chardonnay
Napa
$
Anne Amie Pinot Noir
Willamette
$
Fontsainte Red Blend
Languedoc
$
Brassfield Cabernet
High Valley
$
Marietta Old Vine Red
California
$
At the heart of Columbus, you'll find Northstar Cafe In The Short North Menu, a cozy spot that offers fresh, flavorful dishes that are perfect for any time of day. Whether you're stopping in for a hearty breakfast, a wholesome lunch, or a relaxing dinner, the menu has something to satisfy every craving. From locally-sourced ingredients to creative twists on classic comfort foods, each dish is crafted with care to provide a delicious dining experience. The cafe’s casual, welcoming vibe makes it an ideal place to gather with friends or enjoy a quiet meal. With a variety of options, including vegan and gluten-free choices, it’s a place where everyone can find something to enjoy. From sweet to savory, every dish on the menu tells a story of flavor and quality, making it a must-try for anyone in the area.