You might name 2024 Yr of the Espresso in Columbus! Between welcoming new retailers, seeing favourite roasters open their first storefronts, watching others increase or transfer into new properties – it’s been a delightfully busy 12 months in Columbus espresso. This doesn’t cowl all of it, however listed here are 16 new espresso retailers that opened in Columbus in 2024!
Moonbird Espresso debuted in the beginning of 2024 with an cute gentle inexperienced trailer in Grandview, tucked right into a car parking zone behind The View on Fifth. Homeowners Candice and Eric O’Neill are splendidly welcoming, and their espresso is prime notch. I like stopping for an espresso, their Mystic Rhythm latte, or certainly one of their seasonal creations.
Learn extra: Moonbird Espresso Co. Trailer Debuts in Grandview
After years working as a cellular espresso cart, Two Tigers Espresso opened what is maybe town’s smallest espresso store. It occupies a slender storefront in Clintonville, however is a testomony that dimension doesn’t matter. Tony makes use of a mixture of roasters to craft hand-pulled espresso, drip espresso, chai, matcha, and extra.
Learn extra: Two Tigers Opens Columbus’ Smallest Espresso Store
After an award-winning run as a roaster, Royal Flamingo debuted its personal espresso store inside I Like It Like That cocktail bar, itself inside Natalie’s in Grandview. The comfortable and eclectic store is a showcase of Bryan’s dynamic espresso lineup, from professional blends to medal-earning, uniquely sourced roasts. I personally love the Barista’s Breakfast, a tasting board of espresso, a flat white, and a batch brew.
Learn extra: Royal Flamingo Debuts Espresso Store Inside I Like It Like That Cocktail Bar
Qahwah Home is the most recent store in an inflow of Yemeni espresso retailers to central Ohio, like Finjin Cafe or Qamaria Yemeni Espresso Co. Like lots of the retailers, Qahwah Home relies in jap Michigan. Their stunning downtown area incorporates a full lineup of conventional Yemeni drinks (utilizing rustic Yemeni coffees, in fact), in addition to conventional Italian espresso drinks, snacks, and extra. In the event you love the place, you’re in luck: they’re already planning one other location on the town.
Learn extra: Qahwah Home Brings Yemeni Espresso and Snacks to Downtown Columbus
Kokomo is a bit of outpost on the rising stretch of Parsons Avenue that gives a spread of coffees, teas, juices, and snacks. The one-room store options indoor seating and beautiful patios for stress-free with a Maria’s Cafecito or a creamy nitro chilly brew.
Learn extra: Kokomo Juice & Espresso Paradise is an Oasis on Parsons Avenue
Over current years Black Kahawa went from roaster to a trailer, and this 12 months they lastly settled in a house at Broad and Excessive downtown. Proprietor Doug Buckley focuses on importing and roasting East African coffees, and he’s showcased them in native retailers and on the streets. His area breathes new life into the previous Tim Horton’s, and it’s a pleasant spot nice for stress-free with their nitro chilly brew flavored with their Zanzibar spice mix.
Learn extra: Black Kahawa Opens Full-Service Espresso Store at Broad and Excessive
It’s been a 12 months of homecomings, I’d say! Like just a few different roasters on the town, Jennings Java lastly debuted their very own espresso store in 2024. Homeowners Daniel and AJ have been roasting for years, transitioning from a carryout spot to promoting bottle coffees in the back of the area, and now lastly a full-service store within the authentic Bake Me Joyful area in Merion Village. Bonus: it’s also possible to take pleasure in their coffees at Nocterra Brewing’s new Audubon restaurant.
Learn extra: Jennings Java Debuts Their First Full Service Espresso Store in Merion Village
Honey Cup Espresso Co. additionally made the transfer this 12 months into their very own area, following a pair years’ journey from trailer to buy inside Rambling Home. Chill of their store amongst spinning data, classic decor, enjoyable neighborhood occasions, and naturally – glorious espresso.
Learn extra: Honey Cup Espresso Settles Into Its New Dwelling
Whereas Mission actually isn’t a brand new roaster – and this store isn’t even new to them! – it was nonetheless large information after they returned to the Brief North. The Worth Avenue area was their authentic store and roastery earlier than they underwent a number of strikes and possession modifications. They’re nonetheless roasting and serving on the South Aspect, however in 2024 they have been capable of get again to their roots.
Learn extra: Mission Espresso Returns to the Brief North
Casa Cacao maybe will get the award for Columbus’ most original new espresso store. It makes its house in a long-empty area on Hudson Road, and options eclectic decor like tables inset with rocks and arrowheads. Its threefold menu focuses on drinks made with espresso, cacao (actual cacao – don’t assume sugary sizzling chocolate right here), and the kava plant.
Learn extra: Casa Cacao Brings Espresso, Cacao, and Kava to Hudson Road
Kape Espresso is an Asian-inspired espresso pop-up that settled into the taproom at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing this 12 months. The workforce serves an expertly crafted menu of pour overs, lattes, espresso, matcha, plus seasonal creations you gained’t discover anyplace else.
Learn extra: Kape Espresso Pops Up on the Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Taproom
Crimson is a specialised model underneath Crimson Cup Espresso, that includes a extra trendy design and a devoted third wave espresso menu. They began at Easton just a few years in the past, however lastly expanded to a store contained in the Newman Heart close to Ohio State.
Learn extra: Examine Out Crimson’s New Espresso Store Close to Ohio State’s Campus
The Purple Door is a small store on the bottom ground of Zora’s Home, a co-working and neighborhood area for girls of shade. Zora’s Home simply opened their new Weinland Park constructing, and the general public espresso store (that includes domestically made snacks like Bake Me Joyful and Three Bites Bakery) provides a pleasant crowning glory.
Learn extra: The Purple Door Serves Up Espresso and Snacks at Zora’s Home
Standardized Brewing opened this 12 months within the Evans Farm improvement in Lewis Heart, located completely close to the entrance of the neighborhood, and correctly opening early as a full-service espresso store with donuts and sandwiches, then transitioning right into a brewery that hosts meals vans.
Learn extra: Standardized Brewing Brings Espresso and Beer to Lewis Heart
Like Qahwah Home, Qamaria is a Michigan-based Yemeni espresso chain that’s making its means into central Ohio. This 12 months they added a second store in a spacious storefront in Lewis Heart, simply north of Polaris Parkway.
Learn extra: Qamaria Yemeni Espresso Provides Lewis Heart Location
The Piqua, Ohio-based Winans isn’t any stranger to Columbus, however this 12 months they opened their most central retailer but within the Brief North. The area incorporates a full espresso bar plus a retail store promoting all their candies, coffees, snacks, and different goodies.
Learn extra: Winans Espresso + Chocolate Opens within the Brief North
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