Union Cafe

4.6

59 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Voted Columbus' Best LGBT+ Bar, Union Cafe has been a staple in the heart of the Short North since 1996. Union is a safe space known for its generous pours, daily drink specials, and world-class drag entertainment. Our modern American menu is popularly priced and expanding throughout the spring.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–2:30 am
Phone number
(380) 239-2728
Website
https://www.facebook.com/UnionCafe/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nate Elkovitch

Location
782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215-1430
Neighborhood
Columbus
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Pickles$9.50
served with ranch
Tortilla Chips$6.25
served with salsa
Fried Calamari$10.00
served with sriracha aioli
Big Nachos*$12.50
queso, tomatoes, cheddar jack, scallions, bell peppers, jalapeno, lettuce, sour cream, salsa black bean
- Chicken$13.50
Cheese Curds$9.75
served with marinara sauce
Fried Wings*$9.75
buffalo | bbq
Soft Pretzel Sticks [4]$8.00
honey mustard, ranch, or marinara

Loaded Pub Fries or Tots

Loaded*$8.00
queso, cheddar jack, bacon, scallions, ranch
White Truffle$7.25
shredded parm & truffle oil

Salads

House Greens$11.00
arugula, romaine, savoy cabbage, red wine vinaigrette, candied pecans, crumbled bleu cheese
Chef Salad$11.00
mixed greens, cucumber, croutons, tomato, bacon, shredded cheese, turkey, ham, ranch
Kale Caesar$9.25
kale, romaine capers, croutons, shaved parm, boquerones

Proteins

Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Tofu$8.00

Large Plates

Chicken Salad Sandwich*$13.50
chicken, celery, onions, ranch-based sauce
Turkey Club*$13.50
honey smoked turkey, bacon, romaine, swiss, adobo sauce, Ito
Stack Burger*$10.00
Choice of cheese: american, swiss, habanero jack, mozzarella, cheddar. Choice of bread: brioche bun, texas toast, or wrap Itop
- Double$13.00
- Triple$16.00
Kickin Chicken*$13.25
choice of cheese, habanero mayo, pickles, crispy bbq & cheddar | grilled | crispy buffalo & bleu
Quesadilla*$12.75
Fajita: grilled chicken or veggie. Crispy chicken: buffalo or bbq
Pad Thai*
- Veg$13.00
- Chicken, Tofu, or Shrimp$15.00

Dessert

NY Cheesecake$6.50
Custard$4.00
Soft Pretzel Sticks [4]$9.00
served with salted caramel
Mile-High Chocolate Cake$7.00

Sides

Regular$4.00
pub fries | tots | basmati rice
Premium$6.00
1/2 house greens | 1/2 chef salad | 1/2 kale caesar

Daily Specials

Tuesday - Free Chips & Salsa
queso +$1
Wednesday - $1 Off Stack Burgers*
Saturday - Drag Brunch
11a-1p
Sunday - Select Brunch Menu
10a-2p

Weekly Entertainment

Monday - Karaoke
10p-2a
Wednesday - Wednesdays Are a Drag
10p
Thursday - Long Island Thursday Show
10p
Saturday - Drag Brunch
11a; noon show

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Best Value
Columbus
Great for brunch
Columbus
Hot spot
Columbus
Lively
Columbus
Best Value
Columbus
Great for brunch
Columbus
Hot spot
Columbus
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union Cafe offers a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, perfect for enjoying their renowned drag brunch and Friday Drag Race tradition. Patrons praise the "fantastic entertainment," "excellent service," and "strong mimosas." With tasty dishes like the Reuben & Cajun Alfredo, Union Cafe consistently delivers a "wonderful" experience worth returning for.

59 Reviews

B
Bobby
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 5 of us and we were there to watch drag race so it was busy. Kevin was our server. He’s always a sweetheart, quick and efficient. I love Unions Drag Race Friday tradition. It’s a great opportunity to get together with community and watch something. Always a good time.
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Justin
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to Union Cafe to watch the Drag Race premier and got sat at the table closest to the stage where the hosting drag queens sat. For food, we ordered the Reuben & Cajun Alfredo, both of which tasted great and had a favorable price. Our servers were sure to keep our water glasses full and ensured we had a great experience. The noise level was pretty loud, which is to be expected on a night where a drag race episode is airing - but the noise level did not take away from the ambiance! The night had a very good energy and is the reason we continue to come back to Union Cafe so often.
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Reagan
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my wife for her birthday to the Drag Brunch. Excellent experience! Friendly staff, good food, fantastic entertainment. We will definitely come back.
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K
Kathy
Columbus
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch was very good and a great value. My only negative comment is that the music was extreme loud before the drag show starts and made it difficult to have a conversation.
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Mbabndah
VIP
Columbus
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time especially for drag brunch! And always looking forward to be back!
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Linda
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Drag brunch was so much fun! Omelet very tasty and the mimosas were strong. Grab your friends and get there for a good time
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M
Maria
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible service, delicious food, and wonderful drinks. The drag brunch was the best. Will be back 100%
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Bryan
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great service and wonderful food and drinks. Our server was Kollin and he was excellent. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this bar/restaurant to anyone. We will be back. Thanks again. Everything was great.
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Marcia
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time ever to drag show and was very entertaining plus food. and drinks were amazing.
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T
Trevor
VIP
Columbus
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everyone had great energy and was incredibly friendly. The prices were good but the food was ok nothing spectacular, drinks were incredibly strong (nothing wrong with that), and the entertainment was fun! Overall it’s a fun place to visit but don’t go with high hopes about the food.
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FAQs

Union Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (380) 239-2728.

Union Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215-1430

Additional information

Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–2:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Elkovitch
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/UnionCafe/
Phone number
(380) 239-2728

Union Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Small Plates

Fried Pickles$9.50

Tortilla Chips$6.25

Fried Calamari$10.00

Big Nachos*$12.50

Cheese Curds$9.75

Fried Wings*$9.75

Soft Pretzel Sticks [4]$8.00

Loaded Pub Fries or Tots

Loaded*$8.00

White Truffle$7.25

Salads

House Greens$11.00

Chef Salad$11.00

Kale Caesar$9.25

Proteins

Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Tofu$8.00

Large Plates

Chicken Salad Sandwich*$13.50

Turkey Club*$13.50

Stack Burger*$10.00

Kickin Chicken*$13.25

Quesadilla*$12.75

Pad Thai*

Dessert

NY Cheesecake$6.50

Custard$4.00

Soft Pretzel Sticks [4]$9.00

Mile-High Chocolate Cake$7.00

Sides

Regular$4.00

Premium$6.00

Daily Specials

Tuesday - Free Chips & Salsa

Wednesday - $1 Off Stack Burgers*

Saturday - Drag Brunch

Sunday - Select Brunch Menu

Weekly Entertainment

Monday - Karaoke

Wednesday - Wednesdays Are a Drag

Thursday - Long Island Thursday Show

Saturday - Drag Brunch

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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