Northstar Cafe Short North

Northstar Cafe Short North is one of Columbus's local restaurants, located near Ohio State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Columbus wouldn't feel quite like Columbus without independently owned spots like this one. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up Columbus's dining scene near Ohio State University. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Columbus favorites.