Northstar Cafe   

951 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
614-298-9999

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What more could a trendy ask for? Not only does Northstar have a generous patio and huge windows that offer the perfect High Street voyeuristic spot, but about 70 percent of the food is made with organic ingredients, with an emphasis on healthy preparation. It is, however, far from yogurt-and-tofu fare: Breakfast and brunch offerings include a mushroom frittata with shitakes, portobellos, onions and gruyere cheese; and "Cloud 9" pancakes made with ricotta and Ohio maple syrup. There's even an egg-and-cheese biscuit sandwich -- bacon and sausage are optional. For lunch or dinner, choose from bowls of organic white or brown basmati rice topped with spicy chicken, or a Buddha combo (that would be tofu and peanut sauce). Also on the menu: sandwiches such as hearty barbecued meatloaf, flatbreads prepared with organic flour crust, and salads with made-from-scratch dressings. Everything is served up in a bright and airy postmodern industrial atmosphere, replete with sofas and a full rack of magazines, as well as Internet access.