Emmett's Cafe

Love the vibe of this local cafe! Coffee service is excellent with standard drinks, plus some creative seasonal offerings. The food was excellent...our group did the breakfast burrito, tomato toast, chicken sandwich...all were fresh and delicious with great seasoning. Staff graciously answered all our questions, made great suggestions and were very friendly. Absolutely coming back!

Emmett’s is my go to when wanting to eat and have a good matcha! This location is my favorite. They have a lot of gluten free options as well

You know how you always have a place you go back to whenever you visit an old town? Emmett is the place for us. We live in North Carolina now, and we’re never we’re back in Columbus, we stop at Emmett’s. very rarely do you find a place where the food and coffee are both extremely high-quality, but this is one of those places. They always have great seasonal offerings for coffee, as well as their yearly lattes and teas are phenomenal. You can’t mess with the breakfast burrito, but every other breakfast option we’ve tried there is fantastic as well.

I can’t say enough good things about Emmet’s on Neil Ave ! This has been my go-to breakfast/brunch spot for a while now, and every visit has been wonderful. The food is always fresh, consistent, and absolutely delicious. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. On my last visit, there was a small mistake with my order (it happens—we’re all human!), but when I called to let them know, Rob, the manager, went above and beyond to make it right. He was kind, professional, and made sure I left completely satisfied. That kind of hospitality is rare these days, and it’s exactly why Emmet’s has earned my loyalty. Huge thank you to Rob and the whole team you guys make every visit feel special!

We ordered TK sandwich and the Lox burger. Both were really delicious and tasty. Latte was ok but it did not have the kick I expected. Orange juice was good. It was a bit confusing which service is provided and which we had to ask for but it’s Saturday morning and they were swamped.

Emmett's offers a cozy local spot with indoor or outdoor seating and a great menu! I love the diversity from the kitchen. The service is slightly slow but I think can be worth the wait as long as you aren't too hungry. Will return periodically, so far so good! ☕️

Person at cash register was not friendly and had an aggressive energy. Biggest issue was the quality of the salad they thought was acceptable to serve. Brown/borderline rotten avocados, stale & cold chicken. Once I brought it to their attention it was remade, but just ruined my experience. Overall a super underwhelming salad. If you’re going to charge $15 for salad it better be right the first time. Got their seasonal matcha drink and it was ok but they didn’t serve it in their glassware even though I was dining in? Felt lazy.

This restaurant is in an old charming school building, right on the East Bank of Olentangy river, south of Dodrige on Neil. Cute place, and the food is good.

Ambiance - the vibes at this location are absolutely everything. It is so bright and airy and welcoming. In the summer, I love to sit outside. I just love everything about the open air location. Food- my go to order here is the emmything sandwich - rosemary aïoli for chipotle, aïoli, and a side of tots. This honestly could be my death row meal. It is so so so good. that chipotle Ole is just everything I need in my life. A 2nd Pl. is the breakfast burrito. It has the same Chipotle in it so it might be why I'm obsessed but also has the tots inside as well. Emmett's might have the best tots ive ever had in my entire life. The coffee is also so good here I like ordering a honey oatmeal latte and it is perfection. If you want to order a coffee of the menu of the smooth as butter is delicious.

Cool spot. I got there around 9:30am on a 50-60 degree Monday. The shared parking lot was full but found free street parking. I enjoyed the lox sandwich which was $19 including a $2 something tip (I did notice the price on their site was $15 and inside the menu said $15.5). There is a nice range of seating options ranging from quieter, darker hallway area, to main area, and outdoor seating. I planned to spend most day there working on computer and there were others that did the same. The Apple Maps hours showed open till 3pm when I went on a Monday but they started putting up chairs at 2pm and another customer came in at 2pm to be told what I assumed was the kitchen was closed. I was sitting at a table and given a water to take out when I realized they were closing at 2pm. The hours were correctly posted on the door I noticed on way out. I brought the hours issue up to a staff member who said she would ask her boss. Ben, the owner, responded to my Yelp review to resolve the hour issue and I see Apple Maps is now correct as of May 1. All the staff were nice and I'll likely come again sometime. Bonus: It was nice out and u can easily access the walking trail which I walked a decent amount each way which was active with people and decently nice aside from the 4-5 homeless people tents I passed on way.

This was my second time flying to Columbus on a red eye in recent months with hours to spare before hotel check in. Emmett's Open Air is my go to cafe for a few reasons... 1. vibes- this place is so vibey. The plants, ample seating both inside the cafe and in the school house hallway. Huge parking lot. 2. breakfast burrito- $14.5 coming from SF I've had too many breakfast burritos to count. There's something special about this scrambled eggs, avocado, monterey jack cheese, deep fried prosciutto & tots, chipotle aioli. (side of fresh salsa). The salsa is bland but I use it to flavor the eggs because this is an egg forward burrito. 1/2 is a whole meal because it is generously stuffed. 3. matcha latte- why is this so good?! Is it the house vanilla?! I'm not sure but I could drink 10. I love Emmett's so much which is why I went there 4 out of 5 days!

Came to Emmett's Open Air location on a warm Thursday for brunch around 11am. The place was popping despite being a weekday. All the outdoor table were full when we got there but we were able to snatched one before the food came out. We got Schiller bowl, which was amazing. It was a warm quinoa bowl with lots of veggies (zucs, beets, mushrooms etc.) with poached egg and hollandaise sauce on top. The combination between all the ingredients was excellent. I'd definitely get it again. We also got the One-handed sandwich which was a english muffin breakfast sandwich. Despite it being so simple, it was very satisfying. Iced americano was on the more acidic side but still pretty good! Always a solid brunch place

Went to Emmett's this weekend and had the best brunch! My friends and I tried the breakfast burrito, the potato wedges, and the chicken sandwich, I have to say that everything was delicious! The service was great, that staff that helped us was super sweet. I cant wait to go back and enjoy the patio!

We were in Columbus for my nephew's ROTC Competition and for the lunch break, the locals told us we had to check out Emmett's cafe. It was a short walk, and we found it quickly. Built in a repurposed schoolhouse, the atmosphere was cozy and casual. Clean lines, and a well thought-out plan. We ordered drinks first: Matcha Latte for my wife, and I couldn't resist trying the Espresso & Tonic for myself. Matcha was fantastic, and until this weekend, I'd never thought of coffee as "refreshing," but now I do - so glad I tried it! We couldn't decide on the Turkey Club or the Emmything, so we each ordered one and traded halves. Emmything was off the charts delicious and the Turkey Club had the most extraordinary bacon on it - Definitely made the sandwich. The pricepoint was a bit higher than I think it needed to be, but the ingredients were most certainly fresh, and I know the barista made our drinks when we ordered them, so don't think of it as an expensive sandwich, think of it as a unique dining experience from people who care about the environment and really enjoy what they do. Definitely on the list of restaurants I recommend.

Everything was so good! I highly recommend this place. The open air l option had plenty of seating!

Food. Vibes. Plants. What more could you ask for? This is my go-to spot for brunch for visitors old and new. And there's a reason why. From the food to the drinks you can never go wrong with Emmett's.

I'm 2 for 2 on my visits to Emmett's. After loving the Meat & Tato sandwich in visit one, I was intent on getting it again. But someone else in my group ordered it , so I pivoted to the Hudson Street Burger instead. I'll be darned, but the burger might have been better! I recall the roasted potatoes w/aioli being noteworthy but they were sold out this time. I ended up getting tots for the table, and they were good, too (but not as good as the roasted potatoes). It's like the place can do no wrong. Great interior, too. Emmett's is the place to be.

Really good vibe and great food and drinks! I went there to study too and needed outlets so I had to wait for a seat by the wall but totally worth it

Nice coffee shop with good food options. Always very busy with kind of small parking lot and not a lot of seating. Is also kind of expensive. I think it is worth going to though! I always enjoy my coffee and food

Nice liitle brunch cafe with indoor and patio seats. Open only till 3pm. Grab a paper menu, order and pay at the counter and find an open table. We had the schiller Bowl which was delightful, fresh and filing. The Emmett bowl was tasty as well but it can get boring with just chickpea and potatoes. The Chai Ginger fiz though was delish and refreshing. We can be back if in the area. Happy tummy!

The cafe is super cute on the inside! It's the perfect place to go in the summer. They offer decent menu items, however not a ton of menu items that accommodate food allergies or multiple food allergies. The service was nice, but overall a little too pricy for what you get, and lack of food variety options.

This was my second time coming to Emmett's for weekend brunch. The first week, I ordered the avocado toast to go. It was amazing, great flavor, super fresh toppings, as well as amazing focaccia bread. I will say, it's not a crispy "toast" but more of an avocado topped bread. The portion size is also quite large for the price. The second time I went, I ordered the "one handed" breakfast sandwich, and it was DIVINE. The rosemary aioli made the whole sandwich. I am slightly disappointed because I also wanted to order the cold brew smoothie, but was told that they were unable to offer smoothies or juices, so I will be back to try it, hopefully with better luck. The outdoor seating area is also very cute but fills up quickly. I would caution diners that there are quite a few bees in the area! Even sitting inside, I had to catch one in a cup to be released outside. Overall, Emmett's is an adorable cafe, lots of seating options, quick to-go service, and amazing food!

A fantastic breakfast/lunch spot, but a bit on the pricey side. They do deliver quality, so you get what you pay for. Almost everything on the menu looked good. I tried The Lox, a bit of a variation as it is on a roll, not a bagel, but it made a great sandwich. The mocha I tried was the smooth as butter, great flavor, you could taste that hint of bourbon vanilla that gave it a distinct taste.

This cozy cafe is the perfect spot for brunch or lunch. Their menu has something for everyone, from classic breakfast dishes to creative sandwiches and salads. Don't miss their homemade pastries and desserts - they're to die for! You order at the front, you get a number for the table, you sit yourself and the food will be right out. Plus, the service is friendly and welcoming. In terms of food, it's a bit on the pricier side but everything is fresh. We ended up getting their most popular items: Smooth as Butta lattes Banana bread Breakfast Burrito The Emmything Everything was delicious, I'm still drooling over their banana bread

I love the space - its a bit loud inside but nicely appointed and the patio space is cute. Because it's a popular spot (we went on Saturday late morning), seating is at a premium but we were able to get a seat at a picnic table outside. I was really hoping for a mind-blowing meal, but honestly, it fell short for us. We had a coffee and an ice tea to drink - both nicely average. The hyped breakfast burrito was meh. The best parts were the salsa and dipping sauce sides and the super fluffy eggs. It wasn't very large and had way too much avocado. The tots are really good because of the everything bagel style seasoning, but the bottom of the bowl had a pool of oil which made a lot of them too oily to eat. That blew my mind. Service was ok - friendly but we had to ask for silverware. No biggie. But we were brought 2 forks and no napkins. Maybe I missed where we were supposed to get them ourselves? Some tables didn't have them so it was confusing. All in all, my experience wasn't amazing. I would go back to check out the Understory bar next door because that looks amazing, but I probably won't make a special trip to Emmett's for breakfast.

Great sandwiches option to sit inside or outside, veggie wrap was good, serve yourself order at the register and pay first before sitting down

Always a good choice when we come here! We brought out little one as well - toddler friendly with high chairs and small bites for them as well. we got the bowl which was so flavorful! we also got the emmything - which honestly the chicken tasted so good, they flavor it so well! got the tators on the side - we also got the beef chili which was great esp with it being cold outside these days. obsessed with all the food we got! i also go the high chai and it's still honestly the best chai i've had in most of columbus. Food came out fast - lots of seating as well!

This little place is wonderful. The coffee is strong and full bodied without all the acidity that some have. The scene is comfy and peaceful with lots of natural light from the windows which let the morning sun peak through. The meat and tato breakfast sandwich was fresh and delicious and the breakfast burrito was equally tasty and fresh. Wonderful place for breakfast!

The cafe was easy to find and had good reviews so I went to check it out while in Columbus for a day. The overnight oats were good and my 2 year old ate the whole bowl by himself! However, my one handed sandwich was SO very salty, I couldn't even finish it. I ate less than half of it and just couldn't do it anymore because it was too salty (and I love salt!). I tried to even scrape the aioli/sauce off, but it didn't help at all. I would recommend that they work on making the sauce less salty if they want to ckntjnhe using prosciutto on it. The ambiance was pretty cool, the building feels like an old school or something.

Emmett's has a great breakfast burrito that I've gotten both times I've visited. It has a mix of eggs, hash browns, some mildly spicy sauce, bacon etc. it's very filling & yummy! Their lattes are and their ambiance is perfect for studying, coffee dates, or work meetings. Plenty of booths, lighting, and space for people to feel comfortable. I'm rating 3/5 for two reasons: 1 being that the service isn't anything special. & 2 because it is PRICEY. Especially for being so close to a college campus full of broke college students. The burrito itself cost $14.50. Definitely don't recommend if you're on a budget. But other than that, the food and coffee has been consistent. I would like to try some other things on the menu too!

This was my second time coming here, and I was happy to see it was still busy and delicious. The ambiance could use some work, everyone entering was waiting in a long line right behind the tables to order at the front, but that line and the placement made for a loud and poor ambiance. The food was great, albeit expensive. The service was fine, you order at the front and then someone brings out your food (hard to mess this up). Would be back!

Been to Emmett's before plenty of times, but not this particular location. I always go to the other one. Although I love the other spot because it's small and cute and has a nice outdoor area, thought this place was cool with the amount of space. Checked it out, went with my usual which is the one handed breakfast sandwich (a delicious and elevated McDonald's egg cheese McMuffin, and I mean this in a good way). Also got a jasmine pearl tea which I've never seen on the menu at the other location (maybe it's there, just never noticed). Although the sandwich tasted the same, it was on the colder side which was disappointing. Then my tea arrived a lot later than my sandwich so that was kind of awkward, but honestly things happen and no big deal. They did refill me up while I was sitting and reading which was great and I really appreciated! This location also got pretty packed and loud. Just something to note compared to the other location. I'd still come back if this location was more convenient for the day, but prefer the other one.

Lots of great food options that are vegan and gluten free. Amazing drink menu for coffee, tea, lattes kombucha and cbd water. They also have alcoholic options as well! Service is good but you have to order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Place is clean and has a decent indoor seating area and a few outdoor tables as well.

We went to Emmett's on a Saturday morning for breakfast and WOW! It is located in the Open Air building, a prior school house that now houses Emmett's cafe as well as Understory bar and another event space. The building is super cool and we enjoyed exploring while we waited for our food. The inside of Emmett's is very quaint with a variety of unique seating options. I ordered an iced coffee and the breakfast burrito. They have self serve water carafes that you can bring back to your table. The burrito was delicious and it was huge! I was only able to eat half and took the rest home for left overs. As we ate, the place quickly filled up with other guests so I'm glad to know that others have discovered this little gem. Overall, Emmett's gets 5 stars from me.

Lovely ambience and surprisingly extensive menu options. I thought the Emmett's Bowl was very filling and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his burger and tater tots. We each got a drink (him an iced chai and me an Americano) that we thought were very well made. The only thing that I was disappointed by was the croissant that I ordered on the side. As soon as I tore into it, I realized that it resembled the kind of crescent rolls that come out of a can than a true laminated dough butter croissant. Overall, though, we did like it and will return.

I'm usually not a breakfast person, but the colder weather make me crave for something warm and fulfilling in the morning. I went to the Emmett's Cafe at Open Air. The space is very open and I love the interior is brighten up with the natural sunlight. The Breakfast Burrito is gem packed with goodness and the flavor is on the spot. I love their house-made fresh salsa too. On top of that, got a cup of Mocha with a little cute bear latte art

A solid breakfast burrito and tasty salsa. I don't know too too many places that do breakfast burritos in town but this is definitely a solid entry in the "breakfast burrito wars," if this is actually a thing.

So good!! Food was amazing & they have the best vanilla latte in town! I'll def be back!

I'm not a big brunch girl but I crave the breakfast burrito and roasted potatoes from here allll the time. I saw a few reviews saying it's overpriced but I totally disagree-it's high quality and the portions are good imo. The indoor space is so cute and it's nice that they also have outdoor seating.

I really loved coming to Emmett's to catch up and cowork with a friend. Our service was excellent and wasn't stuffy in any way. The Open Air School is such a fun historic space. I love how Tuttle Park & the Olentangy trail are right behind the building! I'm looking forward to returning to pick up a treat here the next time I wanna go on a long walk :) Giving four stars as while the food was filling (yay comfort food), it wasn't exceptional (as I would have hoped given the price). The standout favorite item was the cold brew with mint foam, which was so incredibly refreshing without being overwhelming (and also wasn't too sweet).

Such a super cool spot; an old abandoned school reimagined. I enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed coffee out on the patio; the perfect way to start my day.

Sundays and Brunch are synonymous in Columbus. I have been seeing beautiful pictures about Emmets all over social media. I have the perfect opportunity to try out this place with my gal friend today. The place was packed at 10 am with 30mins waiting. We started with coffees while we waited for our seats. My friend ordered the Meat + Tato, I ordered the breakfast burrito, we shared the banana bread ( which is so decadent, you cannot miss it) The breakfast burrito was BOMB! I saw pics on Instagram so I decided to give it a try. I am very happy. I ordered extra chipotle aioli and a side of tots that I added to the burrito and it was soo good!! I couldn't finish it all myself so plan for leftovers!! The banana bread comes with caramelized bananas and cinnamon butter which takes it up two notches. This is definitely one of the best places to get your brunch fixes, highly highly recommend!

What an adorable spot! The parking lot is small and if the weather isn't nice I can imagine it would be difficult to get a seat. For how busy it was they get your food to you very quickly! I ordered the meat and tato with a side of tater tots as well as a mocha and it was all fabulous. My friend ordered and iced coffee and the chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. Such a cool vibe and tasty food. I can't wait to go back

Loved this place! Cool atmosphere and unique seating with good lighting. Each part of my dish was very delicious. The potatoes were the best part. Self service mostly which I liked.

The food is worth it! Very good food and great quality. And the coffees are amazing. I love their matcha latte

Had to come try Columbus' best breakfast burrito according to IG. It was pretty dang good... the Best? Not sure. I truly love 3 Brothers burrito the best. This one has loads of flavor and is more filling than it looks. Had eggs, avocado, tots and prosciutto. Our drip was so good with oat milk. The vibe was chill and loud. Lots of people milling about... OSU 4 miler had just let out.

One of my favorite brunch spots in Columbus. Every item I've had had been really well made and full of flavor. The açaí bowl is one of the best I've had. The breakfast burrito was so filling I had to take the other half home. Would bring out of town people here for here

Ben, who manages customer service for Emmett's, reached out to me to apologize and explain the circumstances of that particular day. All things said: I do enjoy emmett's as I've been going weekly for months. I have faith my experience was likely a one-off. If you do go to Emmett's- make sure you get the tater tots. It's non-negotiable.

I had been wanting to get to this place for some time. The food looked so good online and I'm really glad I tried it out. First off the banana bread in incredibly delicious save room for this. The TK is huge served on Focaccia bread, with egg, white cheddar , avocado, arugula and a creamy whole grain mustard. then on to the Breakfast burrito you have to check out the picture the egg on this sandwich is like 3 inches high. It's has avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, prosciutto, tater tot, and chipotle aloli. This burrito was very tasty and really hit the spot. Also tots and roasted potatoes as if this sandwiches wasn't enough. I have to admit I took food home today. These sides are shareable for sure

Great breakfast pace for the IN crowd. Organic foods and great Chai as well as other drinks

Delicious food. Great coffee. Excellent service. Amazing vibe. I 100% recommend Emmett's Cafe!

Been wanting to try this breakfast place and we finally did! It was delicious and very fresh ingredients. The tattered tots came with a spicy delicious sauce for dipping. We also had a quinoa bowl and fresh fruit.

Understory is going to be a great story. The building is effing amazing, and the environment has been waiting 100 years for it to show itself as a community spot, restaurant etc! Our experience was mixed today on the food side, but the service, environment, and presentation were all stellar. We ordered a fish sandwich that was so overly lathered in tartar sauce it rendered itself uneatable. Correct that and it will be great, since the fish was very tasty. They took the meal off the check since we could not wait for a redo. The chicken cutlet sandwich was over-done totally. So both were a kitchen issue that will surely be corrected given the heritage of this restaurant. I cant wait to return to try out the restaurant for breakfast and the bar for patio fun.

A wonderful brunch option in Columbus. Not your overly greasy brunch food, but instead fresh, original, while still filling and quite delicious! We each tried something different, and got it to go. The meat and tato and the breakfast burrito both have tater tots IN them. Simply amazing. IMO, you can never have too many tater tot's so we also got some on the side... they come with a chipotle aioli that is the perfect spicy and to die for. They should bottle that stuff up! Tater tot's were perfectly crispy, seasoned, and not too greasy while still feeling like a treat! The TK came highly recommended, and dare I say it was good but not amazing... kind of reminded me of a breakfast version of an egg salad sandwich. Still fresh, tasty, and on amazing focaccia. On my list to try some baked goods from here, as well as their coffees. Haven't gotten to those yet! They also offer options to order online for take out or delivery... this is a Sunday brunch game changer.

I had my eye on this place when it opened! First time I tried it, we ordered online for pickup on a Monday morning. It's not busy on weekdays. I got the breakfast burrito while my sister got one of the English muffin handhelds. She also got a side of the tots. I was stuffed! Ate only half of my burrito. The eggs could've been distributed more evenly in the burrito. As another review said, it did seem to be more egg than any other ingredient in the burrito. The English muffin type sandwich seemed kinda small...then again, this seems like a place that caters towards college students. I didn't eat much back then. Nor did I have the budget to pay for the burrito back then. The tots were a generous portion. It's definitely shareable. The next time I came was a Saturday around noon ish. There was a wait. They told us 30 minutes and they'd text us when a table opened. Only waited ten minutes! We sat down at a bench near the bathrooms. My friend ordered the avocado toast. WHOA. Large slices of toast which they must make in the kitchen. Beautiful presentation too! Topped with quinoa crisps and sprouts. It looked to be a filling meal! She also got mango lassi. She enjoyed it!! I got one of the lunch bowls, which had sweet potato mixed with quinoa, a small salad, and kraut. Delicious! I also ordered beet juice upon the suggestion of our server. It was good! I'm not usually the biggest fan of beet juice, but this was fantastic! The space is nice! It used to be a school. The hallway has lockers and a door labeled for the Principal's Office. LOL. Also, there's lots of natural light. So it's very bright inside and they aptly placed plants on the shelf. Parking can be annoying here. The parking lot itself is tight. Harder for SUVs to maneuver as opposed to sedans. I found a spot easily, but only because there were open spaces behind and next to where I parked. Pro tip: their busiest day of the week is Sunday morning per our server! So if you hope to avoid the masses, choose another day for brunch! Can't wait to come back again!

Unique local breakfast spot in the heart of OSU campus. Interesting menu and a relaxing vibe in an old schoolhouse. Loved the Lox and avocado toast.

Yummy yummy yummy!! Had brunch last weekend and it was delicious! This place is fab. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the food or the atmosphere more. Everything about it was awesome! Including the staff. Everyone was Uber helpful and so happy! Get the banana bread! You won't be disappointed.

What a cool space. Tucked away in a corner off Neil Ave they have given a beautiful old school building new life. Parking is very limited. I went on a weekday, but I could see it being tough to get a spot on a busy weekend. Loved the walk-up window for take out orders. Staffer was friendly and helpful. Honestly, I really did not enjoy the chai. It had a super strong flavor of some kind of spice I just did not like. Breakfast sandwiches had great flavor. I did order them on gluten free bread, so they ended up being soggier than I would have liked. On the regular bread they normally come on, I think they would be amazing. The cafe space is beautiful - open, airy and plant filled. Looks like they have a patio space in back that I hope will be open for warmer weather.