Katalina's in Harrison West

Wow. Just wow. I am from Philly was there visiting my friend and looked this place up. Had no idea I'd walk into a space that took me back to one of my now closed, local places in Philly, Sketch Burger. i love a good art space and they provide paint markers for you to leave a mark while you wait for your ridiculously delicious food. Me and my friends shared the dulce pancake balls, that were out of this world! i had that pork sandwich they are famous for and damn I tasted why. And that purple potato hash is no joke either. On top of the friendly atmosphere and staff, they got a tasty local coffee brewing and tons of great swag for purchase too. 10/10 will be return when I am back in town!

One of the best breakfasts in Columbus! Breakfast food with a Latín twist. The menu is extensive and there is truly something for everyone. Very colorful on the inside. Some of our favorites include the breakfast tacos and hen’s on a basket ds

If you are a fan of pancakes, @katalinascafe is the place to go in Columbus, OH. They have really good American-Latin fusion brunch. They are very popular for their pancake balls; I had their Dulce de Leche pancake balls, which looked tasty and tasted even tastier with their cup of syrup on the side. I personally think that their sweet spicy bacon is the star of the menu, is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and it was perfectly cooked. They also have their own homemade drinks. I recommend their Horchata and orange juice. It is a very small establishment so you might struggle with getting a table or parking. Great staff and great atmosphere.

I've been here twice. The second time because I forgot I'd already been until I pulled in but couldn't resist another great experience. The staff seem genuinely happy for you to be there and it's a very interesting space inside and out. Food is excellent, well portioned, and filling. A little pricey but that's great farm to table food for ya!

Super cool building where you can draw on anything pretty much! They even provide the paint pens! Great breakfast as well! Loved the pancake balls and spicy bacon! Super tasty stuff!

We went because the menu sounded amazing…and it was! The place didn’t match my imagination but it was somehow better. Just a chill place with delicious food! Seating is slim but we didn’t have to wait long to get an outdoor table for our party. Staff were all busy and friendly. Did I mention the food was delicious?! The Mazatlan slow roasted pork and egg sandwich stole the show for me! 🤤

I wish I could give this more than five stars!!! I cannot say enough good things about the quality of the food. We ordered a mixture of things and everything was so fresh with incredible flavor. The sweet and spicy bacon is the BEST! Highly recommend for a cute little brunch spot :)

Great place! I got breakfast with my brother and it was very good. The Mexican French toast is very good, not too sweet and very fluffy. The sweet and spicy bacon is absolutely fantastic. It is a very cramped space, especially with it being so cold and not using the patio, but I know in the warmer months it would be amazing! Definitely give it a try!

If there's one item you need to try, it's the Mazatlan slow-roasted pork & egg sandwich. Incredible crunch without scraping the top of your mouth off and delicious ingredients! As a bonus, get the Holy Tomole Soup for sipping and dipping. The pancake balls are okay. The texture is nice and very soft. A little too sweet for me, but great to try at least once. Great service, the team brings your food to you. Very cute ambiance. They have markers at the tables so you can leave little messages on the tables and walls. The music is a little loud. But still a great date or hangout spot!

Cute little cafe with characters. Pancake balls are very cute and good but not wow. Presentations are simple and fair. Cozy happy place. Nice warm service. Lovely lunch place. Charming but not a place to relax. Feels like to grab food and go.

Really disappointing experience here. I'm a Columbus resident and have come here in the past and had great experiences. Stopped in this weekend with some out of town friends. Food was okay but took well over an hour to come out. My one friend cancelled his order an hour and a half after he ordered and asked for a refund (which they did give him). I know it's the weekend and they are jammed but over and hour for our food seems excessive. Patio and decent-sized parking lot are very nice and important to mention for those not familiar with this place. As far as the food went, I had the Katalinas Migas which was okay. The eggs were not really seasoned and tasted bland. The avacado toast was delicious, however. What was really disappointing is that the pancake balls my girlfriend ordered had almost zero Nutella in them (see pics). For the price point, I probably would not order either again in the future. Overall poor experience here, and I don't think I will be back.

Weve heard amazing things about the food here and it did not disappoint. We visited on a weekday around 2pm and service was quick. We tried the Katalinas Latina sandwich which was so good. Loved how all the flavors worked together. We also tried the avocado toast with the holy tomole soup which was a perfect combination. All the great reviews are correct, this place is delicious.

Katalina's has an incredible menu that makes it almost impossible to decide what to order, but there is one thing you absolutely have to have: the pancake balls. These were what we came for and they did NOT disappoint. They came out in an order of six with the most incredible sweet and spicy bacon on the side- we honestly wished we had ordered extra of this because it was so delicious. The pancake balls themselves were hot and fresh and just delicious- the pumpkin apple butter was the perfect filling, and it's nice that they sell it by the jar inside, too. The breakfast chickwich was massive- we were not expecting it to be so huge! It's hard to make a chicken sandwich stand out, but the coating on this one was really unusual and tasty. It was served with a side of purple potatoes that were just okay, they could have used more flavor. The sandwich bread was surprisingly delicious, too- it was super fresh. The breakfast tacos were the only thing that we found really disappointing. They're the first thing on the menu and listed as "award-winning" so maybe our standards were just high, but they were completely ordinary breakfast tacos that had very little flavor- kind of a bummer when there are so many other exciting-sounding things on the menu. The street corn it was served with was very good, though. Something to note- there are only a few tables inside and outside, and they are first come first served. You order your food at the counter and then go sit at a table. They will not let you hold a table with items while you're ordering, and I saw them move several people's belongings that they had put down to save a table. I fully support this policy but can see it being frustrating to some.

A popular, corner spot to eat breakfast and brunch in Columbus. They said they have "award winning" breakfast tacos for $16. When you say, "award winning" you obviously have to order it. Now a CA gal knows her tacos. These tacos were good. You can taste the fresh made corn tortillas. Crema, cotija cheese and avocado made it stand out. I liked the chorizo and egg combo as well. It came with an ear of street corn which was good. Make sure to have clean hands because this could get messy. It is delicious. Here's my issue, my standards for tacos are pretty high coming from CA. While the taco was good, a $16 price point for 3 relatively small tacos in a paper vessel seems somewhat expensive, especially sitting outside in a cold patio. Maybe $12-13 and I would have been raving about this place. Surprisingly food is just as expensive in Columbus as it is in CA.

Food- 4/10 Prices- 2/10 Ambiance- 4/10 Service- 5/10 I got the BLT tacos & subbed the corn for the hash ($3 up charge). Cold brew was decent... I should have gone to Starbucks & saved $12

Great service and I loved the vibe! I had the Nutella pancake balls and sweet and spicy bacon. The pancake balls aren't super amazing but still good and worth ordering again. The bacon was delicious as well as the coffee. Service was great and staff was friendly! How cute is the decor! They give you markers to leave your mark. I highly recommend and will return.

Stopped bc Hubs wanted to try the pancake balls He got Dulce de leche - said they were really good. Came with bacon - he picked the sweet and spicy. It was good too The place is VERY small and it was packed - so we carried out. People were pleasant

The ambiance is cool but it is very small inside. Seats are pretty limited. They have markers for you to draw or write on their wall and tables. We ordered their Award Winning Breakfast Tacos, Mexican French Toast, and the Pancake Balls with the apple butter. My bf like the breakfast tacos. I got the Mexican French Toast but to me it just tasted like normal French toast. The pancake balls were ok. It didn't wow us like what I saw on other reviews. The staff were nice and friendly.

Amazing food - taste fresh and local ingredients where they can. It's pretty packed on the weekends so it may be hard to get a seat indoors, but they have plenty of outdoor seating.

Great food n service!! Love love love the sweet n spicy bacon with pancake balls!! Sinfully delicious!! The pulled pork sandwich has a really nice kick too!

The only thing that makes me sad about Katalina's is that I don't live in Ohio so I could go every week. I love everything about this place. The staff was AMAZING, super nice and friendly. The decor is fun. And the food...! The food. It turns out that fried pancake balls with dulce de leche in the middle are my platonic ideal of a breakfast. Crispy outside, soft pillowy middles, and a LOT of filling. Plus some of the best bacon I've ever eaten. My partner was feeling more healthy than me and got the avocado toast and migas, which he also raved about. Good crispy toast that held up to a liberal schmear of spiced avocado, fluffy eggs with the chip bits still just a little crunchy, perfect. And fresh juice! And great iced coffee!

Stopped here for breakfast during our overnight stay in Columbus. We heard Guy Fieri had made a stop there once and decided to check it out. We shared an order of pancake balls, got the pumpkin apple butter filled, they were so good. The Milligan's maple syrup just enhanced them even more (don't switch brands). They balls are decent size so the order is filling. The spicy bacon was good but I wouldn't say too spicy. I got the classic hens in a basket, two fried eggs in center cut sourdough bread. The bread really made this meal. Came with a side of purple potato hash, they were good but not anything out of the norm. My boyfriend got the Katalina's Big Ol' Burrito, scrambled eggs with purple hash, avocado, pickled red onions and a habanero chili crunch. This was our least favorite. We didn't tasted the habanero at all, it just needed something. The service was friendly and fairly quick, considering there was a line out the door. They were very attentive if you needed something. It was a beautiful day so enjoyed the outdoor seating. My favorite was the pancake balls and I would go back for an order of those on our next visit!

I don't get the hype about this place. The food was fine, nothing stellar. It is WAY overpriced. If it were the same food at 75% of the price, I would rate this higher, but the pricing just doesn't make sense. It's a cute corner breakfast spot, convenient if you live in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't bother driving out just for this. One upside: they were very fast at getting out our food despite a huge amount of orders.

The pancake balls and breakfast chick-wich were awesome - very tasty and satisfying. Purple potato hash was a little undercooked and under-seasoned. Okonomiyaki needed more cabbage and longer cook time as well. Sweet and spicy bacon was a hit all around. Service was friendly, and the space is so cute.

I'm absolutely obsessed with Katalinas. If you have not been here and you are definitely missing out. They are known for their Nutella filled pancake bites and they are truly amazing. My favorite is the breakfast tacos. The breakfast tacos come with three local Koki's white corn tortillas filled with North Market Spices-infused housemade chorizo, scrambled eggs, housemade tomatillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, Snowville crema & fresh pico de gallo. Served with Elote Mexican Street Corn. If you come on the weekend, you might have to wait a little bit because they are so popular but trust me it's worth the wait!!

Loved the breakfast tacos here! They were on the crunchy side, in between a soft shell and a hard shell. The portion is a pretty good size with even filling between the tacos. I wasn't a fan of the corn elote since I just don't like cheese on corn. Next time I might try asking for just a regular corn. The Mexican French toast was wayyy too sweet. The powdered sugar and maple syrup might have been ok on its own, but there was an additional layer of sugar on the bread. It was very much a dessert. Would recommend another savory dish as a "main".

Locally sourced food, great menu and service, great atmosphere Favorite. Locally owned and operated. Woman owned.

Rating is 3.5. Parking is very limited so you may have to find some street parking nearby. Restaurant is very small with limited seating. Staff was very pleasant and welcoming. You order at the register and then they bring it out to you. We ordered breakfast tacos, Mexican French toast, and pumpkin-apple butter pancake balls with sweet and spicy bacon strips. Breakfast tacos were the winner here. All of the ingredients were fresh and combined taste was heavenly. Unfortunately, the Mexican French toast and pancake balls were the downfall. Mexican French toast tasted just like conventional French toast just at a higher price. Pancake balls I wanted more of that pumpkin-apple butter filling in each bite. It just wasn't enough. The sweet and spicy bacon was very tasty. Orange juice was very refreshing. Prices are expensive. If you eat inside then you can draw on the tables and walls.

New DDD spot so we had to go! Pancake balls with dulce de leche are amazing. Also had the Everything but the kitchen sink sandwich which was delicious! Chicken was so tender. It was packed. Nice little diner atmosphere.

Good food , a little pricey. 16.00 for the pancake balls. They are ok but $ 16.00 is a little expensive . This is a good option for brunch , good atmosphere and good food. Again just a little expensive for what you get in my opinion

Not good enough to say anything positive. They have a self righteousness doctorial moral code and their food is too expensive for the low quality.

Loved our breakfast at Katalina's! We shared the pancake balls (delicious, with a slight taste of cornmeal) and the Fried Chicken Sandwich (without the hot sauce but still with a bit of a kick). Fun quirky atmosphere - We were in the neighborhood, so walked through the cute streets to get there, but there is parking behind the restaurant. A few tables inside but lots outside which is where we sat. Server staff were helpful and efficient. Few customers on an early Tuesday morning but I'm sure this place is hopping on the weekends!

This is a very hip brunch spot with beautiful indoor AND outdoor dining areas! Most of the seating is outdoor so I'd recommend going on a nice day out. The indoor area is full of graffiti which gives a whole different vibe from the more quaint outdoor area, but the nice thing is that they have markers inside to write on the indoor walls as you please! This place is more of a fast casual restaurant as you order up front, grab a number, and choose any available seat. We got the pancake balls (Katalina's organic pumpkin-apple butter) with sweet and spicy bacon, as well as the breakfast tacos. The pancake balls are filling and full of batter, but it has a nice balance of not-too-sweet filling inside and a side of maple syrup if you desire to increase the amount of sweetness to the dish. I really enjoyed the spice kick of the bacon and the bacon is slightly crispy but super flavorful. The breakfast tacos are great but not too amazing as I'm not too big of a fan of sour cream, but it is quite creamy and flavorful. There's not too much of chorizo but it was nonetheless satisfying. Water is self serve and you bus your own tables. Overall, this is an excellent brunch spot, but be wary it could get busy during the weekends; we just happened to stumble upon this place right at opening and got served immediately after.

The food was not good. It was eatable but not at all what you'd expect from other reviews. The potato's was the only item I got a photo of they had no flavor not fully cooked. The pancake bites were ok. The price of the of the food was awful. I don't mind paying for good food but 3 people out total was 94 dollars absolutely not worth what we paid I'd never go back.

Hipster brunch spot with Hipster service. The food was very good. To me 5 stars is a truly exceptional gem that I would travel from out of town to eat at. Katalina's on Pennsylvania Avenue is a 4.5 star establishment. I would definitely eat there again. I am a tough rater. On issue is that the facility is small. It simple can't really accommodate a group of more than 4. If you are looking for a traditional sit down restaurant with traditional service this isn't the place for you. This is the kind of place you take your friends or a date, not your parents. I mean that in the best possible way. A restaurant can't be all things to all people. This isn't first watch. But I would very much prefer eating at Katalina's than first watch.

Wandered in looking for a fast lunch between meetings and tried Katalina's based on the good reviews. Let me tell you... the reviews are RIGHT. I ordered the Nutella-filled pancake balls and the "Loaded Latin-leaning Okonomiyaki" and WOW. The Okonomiyaki was the most perfect balance of spice, sweet, savory- and truly might be one of the yummiest things I've ever eaten. The citrus aioli with the bacon (I opted for the sweet and spicy bacon) was just a magical combination on top of a unique potato pancake with pops of onion and corn. I could go on and on about the Okonomiyaki! The pancake balls were ordered on a whim as well because I'm pregnant and craving sweets, and they didn't disappoint! At first I was thinking "how good could a pancake ball be" but they were perfectly crispy on the outside and the inside was warm Nutella- it was a great combo! I truly wish they had a Pittsburgh location, but I'll have to settle for coming out to Columbus to enjoy. Definitely a repeat stop and an immediate favorite- will probably come back tomorrow on my way home!

We loved our breakfast at the legendary Katalina's! From the graffiti'd walls (and tables, chairs, etc) and provided paint pens to the amazing food, this place was a hit. I had the breakfast tacos, which were tasty and filling. Hubby had the fried chicken sandwich with an egg, which was also delicious (I had to try it). I know we were crazy not to get the famous pancake balls, but I had my heart set on a savory breakfast. We will definitely be back for them!

I had finished an 11 mile run, and she had a half day. So we decided to go to Katalina's for lunch. I've been here 2-3 times, but she has never been to this location in Harrison West. A small building with not many tables but nice ambience inside. Each table with plenty of sauces, napkins, and silveware. The interior covered in marker writing from floor to ceiling. We split the avocado toast and the vegan chicken sammy. The avocado toast was $9, and the sandwich was $16. I would say the avocado toast is really good. Pretty plentiful. The sandwich chick'un patty was nice and tasty. I really liked the tomato relish they put on the sandwich. This is a good place for a breakfast/lunch scene. Great for vegetarians/vegans. Katalina's is where you go to get your Mexican brunch fix.

Hands down the BEST breakfast, brunch, lunch spot for a vegetarian and/or vegan. So many options for us to chose from I ordered the blue corn tacos with vegan chorizo and kept the dairy. The best tacos I have had in Columbus! Flavorful and well constructed. Also ordered the famous pancake balls with Nutella -- limited Nutella filling was craving more. My partner had the French toast chicken sandwich, they said the French toast good. A little disappointed in the amount of Nutella filling as well, especially since they have frequented Katalina's multipolar times. Would highly recommend overall!! Great atmosphere, method of ordering/delivery of food, service and dedication to making your meal just right. So happy I found this place!!

Every time I visit this place, my experience is 10/10. This is a unique spot just outside of the downtown craziness. The walls, floors, tables (really everything) are decorated with the handwriting of customers who have came and went. First time I had Avocado Toast (second picture). I'll say this is the most avocado toast i've ever received from an order, I found myself filled up and grabbing a box to take it home! The orange juice is good but a little pricey -- which is what you get when paying for organic juices as such. Friends had their nutella pancake/breakfast balls and they liked them but mentioned they're very sweet! Second time I stopped in, I decided to try the lunch. It's hard to make grilled cheese and tomato soup spectacular, but they did! Staff is VERY polite, food comes fast, and I really just love everything about this place.

Katalina's is delicious! They have both sweet and savory options, and the staff is super nice. There's limited seating inside but there's outside seating as well. It's great for a casual breakfast date, and it's pretty fairly priced, but leans toward the expensive side. I would definitely come to Katalina's again!

Horrible Service!!!!!! Dine in | Breakfast | $10-20 Honestly I wouldn't give the 1 star if I could.... the worst service ever, all of our food was undercooked, cold and dry. Asked for a refund after spending 70.00 taking my Mother and Aunt out for Mother's Day. The manager came over said she could give us a gift card... which I didn't want but wouldve taken ... then came back and was told she talked to the owner ... I guess on the phone and was told she couldn't do anything.... came and told us... we ordered it so we can eat it or leave it. Fortunately we blessed a homeless man with more than he woke up with and that was about it. I will never be back here and this was the worst service ever. They should be ashamed of themselves. Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5

The pancake balls are SO GOOD! They put apple butter or nutella inside the pancake balls, with maple syrup and bacon on the side. The sweet and spicy bacons have the perfect amount of crunchiness and grease that makes them addicting. You order at the front and they bring out the food to you. The wait time is relatively short. The staff is also super friendly. They have a delightful outdoor patio area in this peaceful neighborhood, but if you eat inside, they give you markers to doodle on the wall. An amazing experience :).

My wife and I ordered take out and ate it at the park and we both loved our food. We got the chorizo breakfast tacos and the pancake balls. I enjoyed the dulce de leche better than the Nutella ones but she liked those better. The sweet and spicy bacon was really good. We loved the flavor of the tacos. They were so good. I wish we could have gotten a 4th taco, but the corn was really tasty too. I am looking forward to trying more of their menu. It looked great and truly unique.

Was in Columbus this past weekend and asked the locals what restaurant had the best brunch. The overwhelming response was Katalina's! It's trendy little space with a great outdoor seating area and a few tables inside. The decor is unique and gives the feeling that you are eating in an old five and dime back in the day. While the restaurant was very cool in appearance and the employees were friendly, the food came up short. The famous pancake balls were pretty good, rich and sweet treat that will satisfy your pancake craving. You have the choice of filling them with Nutella, caramel, or dulce de leche. I also tried the breakfast tacos, they were soggy and flavorless, even cholula hot sauce couldn't save them. The elotes that comes with it was underwhelming as well, again no flavor. All in all, the restaurant was decent but not all it was hyped up to be. Cheers!

Katalina's is a hidden gem in Harrison West. You could easily drive right by it and you'd be missing some delicious eats! I've only eaten breakfast here so I can't comment on the rest of the menu. However when it comes to breakfast, they have some things you must try. First, you must try the Pancake Balls. These come with a variety of fillings. I love the Nutella Pancake Balls but today I went of the Apple Butter Balls with Sweet and Spicy Bacon. Yum! I also got their Chicken breakfast sandwich which has a lightly breaded chicken breast and egg of your choice with cheese served on a fancy bun. Sooooo good! I encourage you to give this little spot a try.

Came here on a Sunday morning right when they opened at 8AM. It was nice and empty before the rush came in! The inside fills up pretty quickly since it's a small space. On first glance the interior is covered up with paint markings as they leave paint markers on the tables for you to write on the tables and walls. Fun touch of creativity. For food we got the pancake balls, breakfast tacos, pork breakfast sandwich, and purple hash potatoes. Everything was delicious and tasted high quality! Our favorite was the pork breakfast sandwich which was juicy and flavorful with a nice toasted bread texture. The breakfast tacos were our least favorite and I wouldn't order those again - they lacked flavor and the tortilla was just okay. We also had some coffee which is self serve and they have almond milk and honey on the side if that's your jam! Love this cute, quaint, and creative place and wish more breakfast places were like this!

Came to Katalina's specifically for their pancake balls and they did not disappoint! Each pancake ball was soft and fluffy and filled with just the right amount of Nutella inside--it was not overfilled so the Nutella paired with the pancake instead of overpowering it. I ordered takeout so I cannot speak to the service fully, but the waitress who took my order when I arrived was quick and efficient. She communicated expected wait times accurately and promptly. This is a cute little breakfast place that does not have that much seating inside--it's more of a takeout restaurant from what I could tell while waiting for my order. They have some patio seating outdoors too.

I feel katalona s undoubtedly some of the best breakfast I had Columbus. The French toast was to die for I really enjoyed the service. I know they were busy. The ambience was like hippie, but I really enjoyed like all the drawings on the walls that it made me feel like a retro aspect of a place where use walk up to the plates in order

Fun food Friendly service Lovely patio Great place to bring Kids on the weekend BREAKFAST TACOS BLEW MY MIND and heavy with avocado

More than amazing! Just try it, you will not regret it. Every time I get that urge, I jump into the car and go!

Such a cool location! It's especially neat because the interior comes complete with paint markets that you can use to write on the walls, which are covered in graffiti. I tried the BLT tacos, guac, veggie sausage, and blood orange juice a couple of weeks ago. This spot is mostly a brunch and lunch spot that closes early and has a great patio outside. The inside is small, but noteworthy, as stated. The tacos and were tasty, served in blue tortillas, and loaded with toppings. I enjojyed the guac-- fresh and with a decent portion size. The veggie sausage almost tasted like real meat. I would order it again. Service was quick, and all items were brought to our table. My one complaint is that the blood orange juice was super acrid and contained a lot of odd additives that I wouldn't have expected, including food coloring. From a place that specializes in such fresh food and local ingredients, I would think the juice would be fresh. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely eat at Katalina's again if I was looking for a brunch/lunch spot. The menu is extensive and great for vegetarians.

The food was okay. The restaurant is neat and I like that you can write and leave your mark on the place and service was good. We had the breakfast tacos and the Hen in a basket and it was all okay. I think"Award winning breakfast tacos" is a bit much for the title. They were fine, but I have had much better and it seemed overpriced for what it was.

I usually go to the Clintonville location, but was in the neighborhood and decided breakfast sounded good. It's interesting how the vibe of this place is much less modern than in the other location, which makes sense considering it's older, but the patio seating is really lovely and I love the character that all the scribbles on the walls give the place. I'm usually a diehard fan of the pancake balls, but decided to get French toast this time to vaguely branch out. No regrets, it was great French toast with a little bit of sugar crunch, and they still let me add my favorite pumpkin apple butter, so overall an excellent breakfast. They also always have great coffee, and the service this morning was absolutely wonderful.

Had the breakfast tacos and the purple potato hash, really good. Great place to stop in for breakfast or lunch. The service was great too.

Live close... Walked in and ordered... waited 45 min. for carry out order... All food was ICE SAD!

This is such a cute place! The inside is rather small, it got crowded as people were trying to squeeze in to order. So we decided to sit outside and it was very nice. Staff was friendly. I got the award winning breakfast tacos with chorizo and it was really good! I tried their horchata and it was good as well. A great little place for brunch!