Where to Brunch Right Now in Columbus: Eggs, Mimosas, and Easy Good Vibes

Saturday hits, your group text lights up, and the same question lands again: where are we doing brunch? Columbus has range, from Short North patios pouring $5 mimosas to German Village institutions that have been perfecting weekend eggs for decades. If you’re here for crisp bacon, a proper Benedict, and a glass of something sparkling, this list is built from what’s actually on the menus and posted hours today, with prices you can count on when you show up.

Short North playbook: walkable brunches and real mimosa deals

The Pearl in the Short North runs weekend brunch 10 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun), and the detail locals love is the Mimosa Kit $30 that brings a bottle of sparkling with fresh juice to the table. The food is not an afterthought: the Short North brunch menu lists Chicken and Waffles $19, Tavern Benny $19, and Blueberry Pancakes $17, plus oysters if you’re starting coastal. It’s full-service and takes reservations, which matters once High Street fills by late morning.

Two blocks up, Forno Kitchen + Bar makes brunch a Friday-to-Sunday habit. Official hours are Friday 11 am–3 pm and Saturday–Sunday 10 am–3 pm, and the menu prints an unmistakable price signal: first mimosa $5 or first Bloody Mary $6. That’s paired with stone-fired brunch pizzas, a solid avocado toast, and the option to book a table. If your crew wants to roll late into the day, Forno’s dinner service runs to 11 pm (Sun–Thu) and 1 am (Fri–Sat).

For a bar-first setup that still cooks, Short North Pint House posts a weekend brunch window of 11 am–3 pm. The menu is direct about cost: the mimosa is $7, the brunch pizza $17, and the burger sits in the mid-teens. The big courtyard and screens make it a game-day pick when you’d rather snag a table than stand in a line.

If you want elevated plates but still in the neighborhood, The Guild House runs brunch 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun) and prices a Mimosa at $12. The food side leans chef-y without getting fussy: Pancakes $16 with Ohio maple syrup, a classic Benedict $17, Smoked Chicken Hash $19, and a Lobster Toast $24. Breakfast is served earlier daily too, but the weekend brunch hours are the sweet spot if you’re organizing a sit-down with cocktails.

Downtown and near the arena: skyline views, steins, and big-group energy

Goodale Station sits on the Canopy rooftop with brunch hours of 11 am–3 pm Saturday and an earlier start 10 am–3 pm Sunday. The menu calls out mimosas and a full roster of brunch cocktails, and the view over the convention district and downtown is why people book it for out‑of‑towners. If you’re plotting a birthday or shower, those posted hours give you a clean window to reserve the sunny side of the room.

A few minutes west, Hofbräuhaus Columbus (Grandview Yard) runs a specific program: weekend brunch 11 am–2 pm (Sat–Sun) and an “Almost Bottomless Mimosa” that caps at 8 refills. It’s one of the only places laying out the refill limit in writing, and that clarity alone makes it a dependable pick when someone in your party cares most about the bubbles. Expect bier hall portions of waffles and skillets if you prefer fork-and-knife with your flute.

On Goodale Boulevard, High Bank Distillery keeps brunch in play until 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a distillery pub, so the drinks list is a little more thought-out than the average brunch, and the posted brunch cutoff helps when you’re running late after a morning at the gym or market. If your group prefers to nurse a single cocktail rather than chase refills, the pace here fits.

Downtown proper, The Walrus holds a reliable 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun) brunch slot with a full bar and 30 taps. The menu reads classic comfort — chicken and waffles with Ohio maple syrup, a brunch burrito with chorizo and potatoes — and the restaurant openly takes reservations for parties up to 15. If you need to watch a noon kickoff without sacrificing a plate of eggs and a drink, this is the compromise that usually works.

German Village and nearby: patios, pastries, and a slower pace

Lindey’s is the name you’re looking for if “nice patio” is part of the brief. Brunch runs 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun). You’ll see Mimosas at $12, Eggs Benedict $20, and house-leaning items like Angel Biscuits $12 and Smoked Salmon Rösti $24. The kitchen also prints a Crab & Egg $28 plate and a Breakfast $19 with eggs, bacon, and hash browns, which is handy if half your table wants “fancy” and the other half wants “eggs and bacon.” Reservations are standard, and the address on Beck Street sits a short stroll from brick-lined side streets if you want to walk off the pancakes.

If you’re more about food-hall variety than white‑tablecloth pacing, Budd Dairy Food Hall in Italian Village flips on brunch from 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun) with a lineup that changes by vendor. The bar prices a Mimosa $12 by the glass or $48 by the bottle with optional $4 fruit add‑ins like strawberry or passionfruit. If you’ve got one friend hunting for chicken and waffles and another who wants a breakfast pizza, this is the yes‑to‑both answer, and you won’t be chasing a single kitchen’s waitlist.

Counter service and early birds: quick plates without a reservation

Sometimes you want brunch without ceremony. Katalina’s does that citywide with three locations and posted hours of 8 am–3 pm daily at Harrison West and Clintonville, plus the newer Bexley shop. The FAQ is refreshingly direct: they do not take reservations, and you’ll need to order before grabbing a table. It’s also specific about logistics many cafes don’t spell out online: there is free parking at all locations, including a dedicated lot behind the Harrison West cafe and lots behind Clintonville and Bexley. Pancake Balls are the headline, but it’s the clarity on process and parking that makes Katalina’s the stress‑free move on a busy Saturday.

If your group is mostly here for drinks and a party-bottle, the University District’s Fourth Street Taproom & Kitchen lands squarely on-theme with Mimosa Towers $25 during brunch 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun). It’s open late and stays in sports‑bar mode the rest of the day. If you’re celebrating a birthday or corralling a crew before a big game, that flat mimosa-tower price keeps the shared tab simple.

Side-by-side picks: hours, mimosas, and what to expect

Key things to know before you pick

• If you want to guarantee a table in the Short North, book The Pearl or The Guild House during their posted 11 am–3 pm weekend windows. Both accept reservations and list real prices for brunch cocktails.
• Budget mimosas are not a myth. Forno prints $5 for your first mimosa and Short North Pint House lists $7 mimosas during 11 am–3 pm brunch.
• If your group wants to share, The Pearl’s$30 Mimosa Kit is a bottle-plus-juice option that fits a table of two to four without overcomplicating the order.
• For rooftop feels, Goodale Station sets brunch 11 am–3 pm Saturday and 10 am–3 pm Sunday. The earlier Sunday start can save you from the noon crush.
• Looking for refills spelled out? Hofbräuhaus Columbus explicitly caps its “Almost Bottomless Mimosa” at 8 refills during 11 am–2 pm brunch.
• No‑reservation plan: Katalina’s is 8 am–3 pm daily, counter‑order only, and the FAQ confirms free parking at Harrison West, Clintonville, and Bexley.
• Need multiple cuisines in one stop? Budd Dairy Food Hall runs 11 am–3 pm brunch with a bar menu that prices a $12 mimosa by the glass or $48 by the bottle, plus $4 fruit add‑ins.

Reader Q&A

Where in the Short North can I get an actual mimosa deal, not just a cocktail list?

Forno posts the first mimosa at $5 and runs brunch 10 am–3 pm on weekends and 11 am–3 pm on Fridays. Short North Pint House prices its mimosa at $7 and serves brunch 11 am–3 pm (Sat–Sun). If you want to share a bottle, The Pearl sells a $30 Mimosa Kit during its 10 am–3 pm weekend brunch.

We want brunch with a view for out‑of‑town guests. What’s the safest reservation to make?

Goodale Station is your rooftop option, with brunch posted at 11 am–3 pm on Saturdays and 10 am–3 pm on Sundays. For fancier plates in the Short North, The Guild House takes reservations and lists a $12 mimosa alongside dishes like Pancakes $16 and Lobster Toast $24.

Does anywhere near downtown actually spell out a refill policy for mimosas?

Yes. Hofbräuhaus Columbus in Grandview Yard prints “Almost Bottomless Mimosa” with a maximum of 8 refills during 11 am–2 pm weekend brunch. If you prefer a simpler one‑and‑done pour, The Walrus runs brunch 11 am–3 pm with a full bar and 30 taps.

We don’t want to mess with reservations. Where can we show up early and get fed?

Katalina’s is built for that. It’s 8 am–3 pm daily, counter‑order only, and the cafe’s posted FAQ confirms free parking at all three locations. If your morning slides later, Fourth Street Taproom starts brunch at 11 am with $25 mimosa towers.

To narrow it fast: decide whether you want to reserve a table or wing it. Book in the Short North for certainty and a polished plate, or keep it casual with Katalina’s early hours, Budd Dairy’s food‑hall flexibility, or a mimosa tower where the good vibes take care of themselves.

Published: August 28, 2026