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Third Way Caf in Columbus
Phone: +1 513-449-0082
Site: http://www.thirdwaycafe.org/
Site: http://www.thirdwaycafe.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:7AM–2PM
- Thursday:7AM–2PM
- Friday:7AM–2PM
- Saturday:8AM–2PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
My favorite coffee shop spot! Even after moving away, I make sure to visit third way and check out the books each time i’m home. Lovely, welcoming atmosphere.
Very cute shop with an industrial but very friendly and neighborhood coffee shop feel. Chai tea latte was well spiced and the cappuccino had good flavor. Seating inside and picnic tables outside.
Really cool little neighborhood coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere and great customer service. Theyve been super friendly and helpful when Ive gone in with friends and asked for advise on what to get since Im not a huge coffee drinker.
Stopped in for coffee and breakfast this morning. It was all so good! My maple cinnamon oat milk latte was heavenly. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting and everyone is so friendly. its super dog friendly too and I very much enjoyed petting the very good boi waiting in line in front of me. Very excited that Nates Steamed Bagels has a permanent pop up shop on Saturdays in the cafe all winter! So thankful to have such a fantastic coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Really good latte and muffin was really moist! Very pleasant service. Glad to stumble by here while in the area when I needed to kill some time. Thanks!
Favorite coffee shop hands down on the westside! So cute & cozy. They have the best signature lattes- highly recommend! Also, if youre looking for cool artwork to purchase made by local artist this is the place youll find it!
Cute lil local spot, with a lovely interior, plenty of books, instruments, AND delicious coffee
Very relaxing and charming coffee shop great for reading, studying and good conversation. Youll find yourself weaving through the bookshelves for a good read or a cozy spot. I had their iced white mocha and it was delicious!
Fun Cafe with touchable books. I havent found a Steinbeck here yet, but I will try again!!!! This place is also on the coffee tour.
Cute little independent treasure with wonderful coffee and a super friendly barista/owner. Space to work, meet, and chill. Highly recommend!
A lovely little coffee shop. Great place to take a stroll to if you are within walking distance. Lots of seating areas, board games and a library of books. Fair prices, good portions.
Great atmosphere with very kind staff and delicious coffee. Came in right before they were about to close and they were very nice and accommodating. Got the last of their light roast for the day and it was so good!
Great Atmosphere. The owner is every welcoming and theyre an equal opportunity employer 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Ordered an iced Americano w/ caramel syrup. The coffee itself was excellent but the caramel syrup was barely noticable.
Delicious Raspberry Latte and a very nice price too! They are very close to my job(not a good thing). So it makes it nice when I need a boost in the am. Nice cozy and rustic atmosphere, coffee beans for sale from local roasters, and sponsor local musicians from time to time.
An absolute gem of the west side. Tim and his team provide amazing quality coffee and customer service every single time I visit.. and they play chill hop on occasion. 10/10 recommend every coffee drinker from Columbus to visit.So thankful to have a great locally owned coffee shop in the Hilltop community.
Excellent customer service. Excellent coffee. Outstanding muffins. For me the only downside was that I think the place smells like cats but I guess thats not such a bad thing if you like cats....
A cozy, hidden goody on the West side of Columbus. Coffee is heavenly and only $2 flat charge for the day - ummm can you say coffee heaven😂. The only hesitation with completing this review is that itll no longer be my secret 😭.
Really trendy. Pretty good with Sam our wonderful server.
Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop, made the top 10 list in Columbus. Service is impeccable. Not a coffee drinker, but the peppermint hot cocoa is delightful! Not your average hot chocolate. Its become my $4 a day habit.
Tim and Andrew have a great thing going in Westgate. Ill always come back.
Intimate urban gathering place, the perfect location to catch up with friends and neighbors. New and vintage vinyl on the turntable and eclectic selection of books on the shelves. Oh yeah, the locally-roasted coffee is great, too!
My favorite coffee shop hands down here in Columbus! I always make it a priority to have all of my business meetings at Third Way Cafe.Tim, Nick & Andrew are very knowledgeable and welcoming to those who are new to the coffee world (me). Another great aspect of this location is the amount and diversity of books!Overall a great environment and atmosphere. I recommend to any individual, family or business professionals! 😎👍🏻
Great little coffee shop. Friendly staff, clean, will be back.
I just moved into the area and honestly Im a bit apprehensive to the area. The proprietor of this establishment, which I didnt get the name of, was polite, easy going, and honestly incredibly pleasant. He put me in a good mood and made me feel at home. When other customers came in it was obvious they were at home, regulars, and felt just as awesomely about him. The establishment itself is homey, well kept, and inviting. The meals they offer, while good tasting, arent quite worth the price but the coffee is fantastic. I could easily see myself come here Sunday morning with my wife and just chill or an hour or so without any problems at all.
Today was my first time here, but it already left such an impression that I wish I could give it a sixth star. The manager is the most friendly person Ive ever ordered coffee from, the cold brew and the seasonal Steinbeck (which my partner got) were delicious, and the atmosphere is great, not to mention the lovely reading room in the back. It matters so little to me that it takes us 25 minutes to drive there—we will be back very soon!
Good coffee. Nice relaxing place. Thanks man.
Great folks running the place, very friendly! Coffee is amazing as well. Its a neat, cozy cafe that is fit for someone looking to work or have a casual meeting. Love the academic atmosphere that the cafe has, books all around with plenty of tables and outlets. I recommend!
I really liked the atmosphere of the shop and the barista, Tim, was super sweet! I didnt stay very long since I was kind of in a hurry but this is definitely a diamond in the rough. I didnt have the opportunity to ask if they roast any of their own beans, but they also had for sale beans from some local shops like Roosevelt Cafe and One Line Coffee. Whatever drip coffee they had was solid. Lots of old decor and table space! I was able to park right on the street in front of the shop which was nice too.
My finance and I are moving to the neighborhood. We stopped by to give it a try to see what it was all about. The staff was friendly, the space was cozy, and the coffee was delicious. It sort of gave me a Coffee Table vibe (if anyone remember it from the Short North). I love the amount of books and records. The coffee menu isnt extensive, but you dont need extensive, if youre making a good coffee. Im glad we went and its definitely a place we are looking forward to frequenting when we move.
I just moved here from Florida. Im so Happy I was walking somewhere and walked by this Coffee Shop. I found my New Coffee Spot.I ordered A Caramel Creme Brulee Cortado DELICIOUS
Great little west side coffee place, offering Roosefelt beans. Every time Ive been here my cortado was made to perfection. Very friendly staff who know what theyre doing.
Such a cute little coffee shop! Wonderful local business. I love the walls filled with books (which you can buy), cozy seating area and some board games. The music that they have in the background is 🔥. This is a gem on the west side.
Super cute place for a Sunday meeting. Nice atmosphere and inviting staff.
Outstanding community focused Coffee Shop. Comfortable meeting space available for rental.
I love Third Way! The vibes in this place are so comfy cozy, and the folks who work here are super kind. Its always a treat to visit. :)
The staff were amicable. The coffee was reasonably priced and tasted great. The environment was nice and relaxing. The service was reasonably fast. Id go back and recommend Third Way Café.
So many rave reviews we had to check it out. But we were disappointed. Two stars: very chill atmosphere, board games, books, love the vibe. Ordered an iced mocha and an iced vanilla latte. Zero coffee and/or espresso. The latte was pure white and tasted like vanilla milk and the mocha was a nice chocolate milk...for $8 total. We drove our milk home and made coffee to add to it. I wanted to leave just 1 star but the atmosphere saved it from that fate. Either way, we won’t be going back.
Awesome environment with books, board games, piano, and free wi-fi...and great coffee!
This place is special. The owners do a lot for the underserved and underrepresented. The space is great for many customer needs. The coffee is outstanding and espresso drinks are on the way. Tim, the manager, is engaging and helpful.Update: 1/3019 -Third Way Cafe continues to grow and thrive. Tim and Nick have worked hard to make this happen. They hired, Rodney, who is well read and talented in many areas.The espresso machine is great. Classic and not automated. Staff have trained well to make super quality drinks. They also have great tea options and food (lunch and pastries) options made by Dutch Harmon. Delish!
Very comfy space. Good coffee too.
Great coffee. Good service.
Please... If you love books or coffee... Check out this spot. Its small but so inviting. The coffee crafters drinks are fantastic and youre supporting an awesome cause just by purchasing a delicious beverage! There are a few tables and a nice comfortable seating area to relax and enjoy your drink. There are so many community ties in this little cafe. You can stop just to find out what is going on in your community. Please go check it out for yourself and support a cause much bigger than yourself! I give this cafe TEN stars!
We enjoyed our visit. They have a great selection of coffee and the service was great. We enjoyed our latte and cold brew. The place is comfortable and cozy. The barista was very knowledgeable and worked with us on recommending a caffeinated beverage we would enjoy, and we did!
Third Way Cafe is killing it!They were a cozy little spot with all-day drip coffee on my first visit, but now theyve gone all in with espresso drinks. Plus they have inherited a library from Acorn books! This is Columbuss coziest coffee shop now. I love coming with the family to have coffee and play board games.
Fantastic atmosphere! I loved the music they were playing. Felt very comfortable and the coffee was excellent. I am going to make it a goal to come back and spend more of my day there next time. Thank you for the great start to my day!
Nice, cozy neighborhood spot! Local coffee and treats available. Great place to meet up or enjoy on your own. Books and games were fun too and kept my young neice & daughter entertained.
This was the first business my wife and I went to when we moved to Westgate this summer and we instantly fell in love with the place. It became an every weekend destination on our walks in the summer and fall. Theyre friendly, have amazing coffee, and the place has the perfect chill vibe. They have a different brand of coffee to try almost everyday and tons of books to choose from. Theyre also incredibly involved in the hilltop community. Theyve got things going on all the time from music, poetry, to food trucks. I try to stop by as often as possible! Give them a follow on Instagram!
I really like the Third Way cafe. Always has great coffee... Interesting books and a varied venue. Tonight I listened to Rough and Tumble...a great folk duo with multiple instruments and original songs. Had a great time.
Update: Espresso is here!The store added a library of books to read on site or to purchase. If you want a bite to eat, youll need to bring your own. Unless a food truck is parked out front.This is mostly a meeting and gathering space rather than a cafe. Drinks on hand were coffee in airpots and a selection of teas. The staff member indicated that espresso and an expanded drink menu is in the works to arrive in the summer of 2018. Ill probably revisit then to get decent espresso in the neighborhood.This place is in its infancy, and Im hoping it grows into a successful business.
Had a wonderfully made mocha early in the morning, plus the relaxing atmosphere made the whole experience a good time. Definitely coming back again
Great family owned coffee shop.Friendly people and once a month they have a social dancing event
Third Way Cafe and Tim are awesome. Very cool vibe. My cold brew was delicious. Will have my book, THE GIFT OF THE UBI for sale there, too! Thank you.
Nice people and good coffee ❤️
Third Way Cafe does things differently. They provide both fresh coffee and atmosphere, but what they really do goes beyond just their fantastic service. They are a fair-chance employer designed to change the world. They work with Coffee Crafters Academy to help break the cycle of recidivism through helping inmates get and retain jobs. They also have a passion for books. They use profits in their bookshop to give books to inmates. They are also deeply involved in the community in Columbus west side and put on events. If you want to support a business that really gives back to the community, ditch your old chain, and come here!
Lovely place to grab a coffee and hang out. Provides friendly service, nice music, books, and board games. The coffee is very good and sold at a fair price, Its a place I would like to return to.
Coffee was good, atmosphere was lovely, great place to stop
Nice little up and coming cafe. Check out their website to get a sense of what this place is about. Dont expect fancy drinks or even food (yet?). Its self-serve coffee and hot water for tea or hot chocolate. Theres a $2 cover charge and you can sit and drink as much as you want. Lately theres been a brunch option (a food truck) on Saturday, which was pretty good. You can sit inside, eat your brunch, drink coffee, and chat or play board games.
All coffee lovers in Columbus need to try Third Way Café. I love the stores mission and how they help dignify those that society casts aside. You wont regret going to Third Way Café.
This place has enough charm to make me overlook the coffee and then they go and produce incredible drinks as well. end-to-end, a perfect experience.
A great place to meet drink some coffee and talk about ways to better our city and communities! Plus they have practically every local coffee roaster and an amazing selection of classic books!
I like the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Not a coffee expert admittedly but the coffee is one of my favorites in Columbus.
Kind staff, quick service, simple menu, good humored crowd, all these are a constant staple at the Third Waj Café.
Pleasant cafe. Love the community vibe, evidenced by the constant greetings of familiar faces and the plethora of small and deep talk. The coffee is good, too.
The rose latte is really good!
A little, but busy shop I almost missed from the street. They carry One Line espresso here and its prepared very, very well. Props for having non-dairy milk options!
Great coffee, music and service.!
The employees were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was really nice. It was our first time there, and might be my new favorite coffeeshop in Columbus!
This is a great little gem. The organization has a great cause. The manager Tim is a really good guy and I am happy to have had the chance to get to know him from going in.
Went here at the suggestion of and with my daughter, who lives a block away. Really enjoyed by coffee, and all of the books that are there for viewing or purchase. Nice little place that you should visit.
Morning of a work from home day spent at Third Way Cafe. Great cause and work space! Muffins were very tasty. Westgate/Valleyview community much benefits from the space and should go support!
They do have take out coffee
The second time I went there, they knew exactly what I ordered and said they were happy to have me back. THAT is quick! So friendly, and it really improves your day when you go.
Love this place! A wonderful place to sit down with a friend and a cup of coffee!
A new casual, yet trendy place to grab coffee and a desert in a very underserved area of Columbus. Still under expansion and getting better every day!
Great place, great people!
Fantastic coffee for a good price. Constantly has events like live music and food trucks if you keep an eye on their Facebook. Highky suggest stopping by if you live in the area
Great local coffee and atmosphere!
An incredibly cozy cafe run by a wonderful guy who really is taking positive actions toward serving his community. Plus they serve One Line coffee which is the best!
Good coffee with a cozy atmosphere, not to mention the kickass mural
Best coffee in town. Owner is always friendly and smiling. Love this little hidden treasure.
Lots of books to enjoy while you sip you coffee. A great place....music once a month, open mic. Great musicians.
Great meeting place. Coffee section good, nice selection of Cupcakes and other items. Service very friendly and helpful.
Delicious brew, tasty lattes and a staff who cares. Come down to Third Way Café for a coffee, stay for the ambiance. Games galore!
Great little coffee shop on Broad Street...great coffee ...cool atmosphere...nice selection of books and magazines ...and they get pastries from Der Dutchman...if you havent stopped in ..you should give this place a try...
Very friendly service and great tasting coffee. It is a little bit of a drive from my home or I would often visit.
The cafe was clean and welcoming. The barista was friendly and the coffee was delicious. Will definitely be coming back!
Perfect little cozy local coffee shop with a great staff and atmosphere.
This quirky little coffee shop is hidden gem. They serve great coffee for a great price in a cozy space where you can sit and relax.
Glad I stopped in. Great coffee, comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff. Looking forward to hearing some live musical performances.
Great coffee! Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Love their mission!
Stopped in this shop for a coffee on my way traveling back to Toledo. One of the best latte’s I’ve had. Wish I would’ve gotten two for myself :)
Love taking my pup.
Special place with great mission. Vegan wrap was just perfect! Browsing book selection was fun.
Super cute little place. Coffee is absolutely wonderful!
Great atmosphere to gather for business or pleasure. Cold brew was awesome, and Der Dutchman treats!!!
A variety of $2 bottomless coffee and wonderful books to read/purchase! Great spot to learn more about and support local businesses.
I had a vanilla cappuccino there and Ill tell you it tasted very burnt
Excellent drinks, cozy, open seating, and staff that treat every customer like an old friend. Its truly a gem of the West side.
Great coffee! Fun space to hang out or study. Their purpose and mission is awesome.
It was just right. Ample variety sitting space, nice baristas, good WiFi. Interiors are cool. I’d go again happily.
Great coffee! Great atmosphere! Great service! Thanks for putting an honest to goodness coffee shop in the neighborhood!
Great coffee, friendly baristas, chill atmosphere. I couldnt ask for anything else from a coffee shop.
Quiet and cozy cafe. Loved the coffee and had a great hall date with my best friend and our two little ones.
Great coffee and snacks! Friendly staff and consistently hosting cool events for the neighborhood.
Daves typical was amazing and person making it was super nice and friendly. ❤️❤️❤️
Very cool vibes! My co-worker told me about the place, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The place is awesome!
Great coffee, great atmosphere and plenty of events to engage in your local community!
Super friendly and helpful!
The location is very convenient. Coffee was delicious, customer service was excellent, very genuine and knowledgeable.
Coffee was fantastic. Ambiance was great. Owner friendly.
Great coffee, you feel like family, your a remembered face, and they sometimes remember your order😁
I was not sure about the place when a friend suggested meeting there. But I love the ambience and coziness of the place. I will definitely go back.
Great atmosphere inside with great coffee! Not to mention a great mission
Went for the santa event. Great staff and good coffee. I love that they have lots of books
Excellent coffee personally made for you each and every time!!
Love it, my daughter and I go there every weekend and sometimes in the morning and they are very friendly and they know my daughters order which she likes
A cute little coffee shop with loads of used books. And Wi-Fi. And great local coffees to purchase. Go support a great cause!!
Great, locally-owned shop with really good coffee
Friendly place. Ive been trying Iced coffee around town. They have a good one here.
Good atmosphere, guy is nice, they have good music (i.e. Khalid) :)
Delicious coffee. Bit of wait due to conversations. Will go back.
A nice, cozy atmosphere full of books, boardgames and couches to conversate in. Beverages and food are delicious!
Cute little coffee shop with great coffee! Friendly staff :)
Cozy and comfortable place to grab some coffee! Staff was very friendly.
Yumyum coffee and really friendly service
A breath of fresh air to have this in the area. Awesome staff and a great mission. Keep up the great work!
Highly recommend the maple cinnamon oat milk latte
Rustic look and great coffe! Great people working there!
Absolutely great coffee. Wife loved their hazelnut latte.
Great coffee and excellent customer service!
Being next to Broad Street Physical Rehab is an amazing opportunity to get involved in a healthy treatment plan!
Fast service. Nice place next to the art gallery
Very eclectic book and coffee house you should try it tim is a great guy !!
FANTASTIC cafe! They have a great outreach to the community, great atmosphere and very friendly employees.
Best coffee in Columbus
Really nice, cozy, and welcoming environment. Good coffee
Loved the matcha tea latte with blueberry!!
Coffee is great, service fast and friendly and lots of books!
Baristas are super nice. Best mocha ever!
Only reason for the 4⭐ is because of no large latte sizes in frozen, otherwise a nice little spot will be back
Great coffee, staff, and place!
Super cute cafe! Quiet and very relaxing environment!
Great first impression, could have used more books....
The espresso was better than Starbucks and about a third of the price.
Great coffee. Cant wait to see what the future holds for them!
Great coffee and service! Will definitely be back
Might taste great if i could actually find the place
Love the carmel- mocha ice coffee w/ whipped cream!
Atmosphere. Service. Quality of product. All is on point.
This is an amazing coffee shop and would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Friendly staff, tasty coffee. A real gem in the West side
Cozy coffee shop, with great cold brew and amazing service.
The macchiato is the real deal 3.5 ounce shot of mud every real coffee fan dreams of!!!!!
Great place to drink coffee, meet new people and discuss ideas.
My every morning espresso. Great people!
GREAT place to visit. Great customer service. Friendly atmosphere.
Great little atmosphere for a relaxing visit with my grandson ♡
Hidden gem. Great latte and nice atmosphere. Check it out!
Tasty, homey, local. What else is there to say? Check them out!
Quiet place for coffee and study/reading time. No food offered at this time.
This is a wonderful place to hang out and get to know people. Very friendly.
Love the cold brew from Third Way Cafe.
Excellent coffee, atmosphere & Der Dutchman snacks
The service was great I will go again
Locally owned and operated with a great selection and a homey atmosphere.
Fantastic place to grab a cup of coffee, read a book, or just hang out.
Extremely relaxing really tasty drinks ! Keep it up
Great people, great coffee, relaxed environment
A simple neighborhood spot with good coffee
Its the coffee shop for the West side, veteran owned and gives back to the community.
Great book talk! Loved it. 😸
Good atmosphere, great events, amazing purpose!
Fun place. Owner is a great guy.
Great coffee and atmosphere!
Best coffee ever!
Great place fast service
Great atmosphere and friendly staff
Nice atmosphere, friendly service.
What a pleasant surprise and addition to the Hilltop!
Everything a coffee shop should be! And more!!
Great coffee place
Nice addition to the Westgate area
Great coffee and service
Awesome people!
Great atmosphere
Cool place and cool people
An up-and-coming little coffee house.
Unique for the hilltop
Total reviews rating 4.9
199 Reviews for Third Way Caf 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-22I was pretty happy with this little place. The art is inviting and feels reviving, and the inside has a warm vibe that fits the recent cold winter weather. The staff probably could have been a little friendlier (though they werent impolite!) and the espresso could have been pulled a little stronger, but the drink was decent enough that I certainly dont mind returning! Theres a breakfast/brunch shop connected to the back thats also really convenient. The parking is hit or miss but nothing super inconvenient. Worth checking out.
Review №2
2022-04-13Came in for the first time today for a meeting and will definitely be back soon! My lavender iced latte was refreshing, the vibe was great (loved the music) and the owner was very welcoming. Everyone was welcoming really - we had great conversations with several of the other guests! Im so glad I was introduced to Third Way Cafe!!
Review №3
2022-06-02Cool space to stop and study in. Apparently, the books were all moved to a bookstore during the pandemic but they are apparently reorganizing the inside soon to have more work tables and whatnot. The chai tea was good and the guy behind the counter is the friendliest bro dude you will ever meet. Great vibes.
Review №4
2022-05-22A great hidden gem of a coffee shop. Am assuming shop with s wide variety of beans, cool atmosphere, super friendly barista, and a great pour over. Highly recommend!
Review №5
2022-04-27Cool place, but doesnt have much seating, did not have any pastries or goodies (maybe they sold out by 9?), and only had one person working there while they were pretty busy which meant that we waited a while for our coffee order. They had advertisements for special beverages, but said they were out of the things to make that beverage. It didnt appear that they have any syrup flavours to add to bevs, so whatever you get is kinda basic. Thats not a bad thing, but it is good to know if flavours are your jam.
Review №6
2021-03-23I really enjoyed this coffee shop. It has a very chill and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is very helpful and attentive to the quality they are putting out. I have been here a couple times and both experiences were great.
Review №7
2022-04-16I love this small community centered neighborhood coffee shop. Lots of live plants, a piano and works by local artists on the wall. Sometimes they will spin records on the turntable. Not to mention the best coffee from local roasters.
Review №8
2022-05-20Tim is the best, he was super friendly. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. The coffee was great and a decent price. I will definitely be back in the future.
Review №9
2020-12-12Local favorite for my family and I. Such a favorite, my wife and I had a small wedding ceremony there. The staff was so accommodating and theyre always so friendly. We love this staple in our community.Photos from our wedding at Third Ways recently renovated space, by Betsy Jane Photography.
Review №10
2022-05-31Loved the Matcha lattes with oat milk!! Friendly spot with great service! Great find for visitors passing through town.