Mac's Cafe
(614) 221-6227
693 N High St
Columbus,
OH
43215
39.9767
-83.0036
Neighborhood: Short North
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The Scene
High ceilings, pool tables in the back and United Kingdom flags, with lots of brass and wood to create that Cheers look. People talk in loud voices, and an upright piano is open for anyone who'd like to play, which can be a blessing or a curse.
The Food
A Scotch egg is a hard-boiled egg, packed in sausage, deep-fried, served with sour cream sauce. The bad news is that it's terrific. The good news is that only one comes in an order. The wonderful MAC burger is smoky, dark, heavy meat with bacon on top, combined with the sweet creaminess of coleslaw. At one in the morning, there's nothing finer in this town. You can get it with fries or beer-battered onion rings. For more health-conscious eaters, the veggie and cheese plate is a knockout. Fresh mushrooms, carrots, empire grapes (the round red ones with no seeds) and other veggies are served with a little dish of ranch and perfect squares of cheese.
User Reviews
BuckEYEz
May 08, 2009
Its not that I thought Macs Cafe was horrible, but it just wasnt that good. I like to go to places that make several things really good - its what draws me back time and again. For Macs, everything is just about average. There is really nothing that they make so well. And since there are dozens of bars and restaurants nearby in Short North, Macs Cafe doesnt raelly make sense. Both foodwise as well as the places atmosphere, there is nothing Macs does that makes it attractive. Save your time by skipping it, because there are much better spots in the Short North!
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SareBear
May 03, 2009
My boyfriend and I like to try out a lot of restaurants - we are willing to try something at least once. We had read good reviews for Macs Cafe so we gave it a shot. First, I must say, we were treated like cattle the second we got in. Finally, when the food arrived, which took forever, it was not impressive. My boyfriend is not a picky eater and he said that his burger was absolutely disgusting - he refused to finish it. My salmon was no better. I would not reccomend this place since the staff has very big attitudes for food that is definately not worth the time at all. I would not reccomend this restaurant to anyone - there are far better places to be found in the Short North.
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dimes101
May 01, 2009
Last time I dined at Mac's Cafe, I found a large fly nestled in my burger! Enough said. The food was mediocre at best to begin with. I only went in the first place because they keep late hours. They wouldn't even take the burger off my bill! All they offered was to make me a new one, which I certainly did not want after finding a fly in my last one! They were extremely rude about it as well. The whole experience literally left a bitter taste in my mouth. Their beer selection was OK, but I would not, under any circumstances, reccomend their food. Would definately avoid!
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Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
