Wildflower Cafe
Columbus, OH 43214-3810
Phone: (614) 262-2233
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 7am- 9pm Sun 7am-2pm
Editorial Review for Wildflower Cafe – by Kae Denino
The Scene
It used to be difficult to find a breakfast eatery in Columbus that wasn't a greasy spoon or a corporate chain, but Wildflower Cafe has filled that gap in this city's restaurant scene. It's a smidgeon of a place, with maybe 20 tables. It feels light, airy and clean, and the service is relaxed.
The Food
The menu is a basic breakfast menu, with sandwiches and hamburgers for lunch and specials that change daily, like pot roast and meatloaf. The food will remind different people of the South, of Mom's home cooking or of Mayberry-style meals. It's hearty, American--and none of this "comfort food with a twist" business. The mashed potatoes are just that, the fried chicken is shameless in its golden crispiness and the cole slaw even has a little sprig of parsley.
Those wild folks at Wildflower remember when, to make chicken salad, you cooked a chicken, chopped it up in little pieces and mixed it with mayonnaise--instead of using canned stuff. If you're a connoisseur of chicken salad, try it here. There are a few places in town that should come here for lessons.
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User Reviews for Wildflower Cafe
09/11/2007 Posted by mp1019
The Wildflower is exactly what Clintonville needs - a family owned gem, somewhat off the beaten path, with great made from scratch breakfast and daily specials. Tuesday's meatloaf is a must, and the soup du jour is always fantastic. Good salads, great burgers and sandwiches. The desserts are outstanding and always fresh - get the butterscotch pie! The staff is very friendly, and many of the people have been working there for years. Great place for a lunch break, family dinners, sunday brunch (but get there early, sundays are packed!) Parking is limited, but there are plenty spots on side streets and at the nearby pool, availble durring the fall/winter.
Pros: Friendly staff, awesome desserts
Cons: parking, sometimes crowded
12/20/2006 Posted by billiel
I highly recommend the desert. They make good food. It is a little expensive for the portions, but I feel the subtle tones achieved in the meals balances that out. It is rare to find a mom and pop place like this in Columbus. Refreshing change from the processed mundane cardboard from the chain restaurants, where the food won’t pass safely through the human anatomy. I liked it and I recommend it. My wife liked it, and she is very picky.
Pros: nice people
Cons: parking
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