Cafe Elena - Columbus

Wonderful place for Breakfast or Lunch. When friends are in town and they want a great place for brunch, I always recommend this place. The servers are very knowledgeable on the extensive menu, but it really doesn't matter which item you order as each item that I have selected has been fantastic.

I love the atmosphere and music here, and service is great! I found the California skillet to be a bit too rosemary-heavy, I would recommend chopping the rosemary smaller, and the nuts in there felt a bit odd to me. I love the lemon blueberry pancake!! The pancake tastes soft and slightly chewy, just how you would like them. The ricotta buttercream on top is excellent as well as the lemon and blueberries. I got another dish, scrambled eggs, home fries and bacon. I liked the eggs and home fries, bacon was coated in sugar and was too sweet for my taste. Maybe those who like candied bacon would enjoy it. Overall, I like the vibe of this restaurant!

Very pleasant and helpful staff. Absolutely loved the eggs Benedict with salmon and their signature berry crepes! Would definitely go again! The menu has plenty of other delicious items i'd like to sample!

This is somewhat of a hidden gem, tucked away on Bethel next to a gym. By initial appearance, you 'd be forgiven for thinking it 's no different from the usual breakfast cafe chains. But the Russian influenced menu here really sets it apart. While you can certainly get your standard American breakfast staples, you 'd be hard pressed to find German pancakes, a Mediterranean breakfast platter, or the Cordon Bleu crepes at many other Columbus area eateries (and definitely not under the same roof! . The dishes here seem to be prepared with TLC, nothing comes out of the kitchen half hearted.I got the Netherland breakfast and it was delish the coconut milk is an especially nice touch! Others at my table seemed quite happy, with one person saying their dish as it arrived actually looked even better than the picture on the menu. And the Russian Grandma is a very hardy meal, so go hungry if you plan to order this (I remember thinking wait, there 's MORE?? as the third plate arrived .If there 's anything that 's not extraordinary, it 's the service they 're simply understaffed. That 's not anything against the staff, who are zipping around, stretched thin trying to accommodate a busy dining room. Be prepared to be forgiving. I 'm also not a fan of the music which has been a little loud for me.Overall, it 's a solid choice for both those who like to stay traditional, but also those who like to have something a little different every so often.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options, plus a couple of vegan choices as well.

Went here for breakfast and absolutely loved it! The interior is very charming and the food is equally impressive. My boyfriend and I spent a long time mulling over the options since everything looked so good. He got the Nutella crepes and I got the the chicken power bowl. Will absolutely be coming back again!