Thurman Cafe Inc

(614) 443-1570

183 Thurman Ave
Columbus, OH 43206 39.9396 -82.9911

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Neighborhoods: South Columbus, German Village

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The Scene – Space is tight and the decor is a bizarre array of bumper stickers, signs, pictures and other random things stuck on the walls behind the bar and along the cafe's perimeter. No matter how many visits you make, you'll always find something new to look at. Big tables allow groups of friends to sit together easily, but there's almost always a wait for a table on weekends. – – The Food – The fare is reasonably priced, and you'll need a pretty healthy appetite to polish off one of the astoundingly huge, juicy burgers. Sandwiches come prepared in a variety of…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/16/09

Overrated Burgers

by LShaw

These burgers are nothing to rave about. All burgers have to be cooked well-done (must not use that great of quality of beef then). They also are served with chips. Who serves burgers with chips? Ridiculous. They wouldn't even substitute fries for the chips. You have to order a whole basket. The service was very poor. Of course, we also waited in a long line. Go down a few buildings for a great burger at Easy Street Cafe. They are fantastic!

  • Pros: Good options
  • Cons: All burgers well-done, served with chips, poor service
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/21/09

A unique dining experience

by buckeyekevin

This restaurant has been in the same location for over 50 years and is rather tiny. However, that is part of it's charm in my opinion. We waited for over 1.5 hours and that was fine.

The service is a different style. They will treat you like a regular even on your first visit and you can't be bashful. They might give you a hard time, but you can do the same right back to them. Thats what they expect. Food was pretty good. I had the Thurman Burger, which was as massive as they say. Only complaint I would have is that there was so much beef that by the end of the burger thats all I had. I needed more onions and such to go along with it. Fries were great. Its a busy, overcrowded family owned establishment... and thats why we love it!

  • Pros: Unique atmosphere and Good Food
  • Cons: There is a wait...
2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/13/09

not up to the rep

by rajihajisheik

The legendary giant burger is not worth enduring the tight layout or brain dead staff. The plating is extra slobsville.

  • Pros: nice location
  • Cons: too cramped, slow snobby service, messy - just ok burger,

The Details on Thurman Cafe Inc

Know Before You Go:

Unless you like eating at the bar or in a crowd of small tables, take a group to the Thurman so you can snag a booth.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Debit Card

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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