Stauf’s Coffee — Restaurant in Columbus

Newly opened Stauf's Coffee in a renovated/converted church. Really beautiful location with open, bright space inside, a fantastic patio out front, and plenty of stained glass accents and a great layout inside. Stauf's is a classic Columbus coffee roasters, and this location adds charm to their repertoire of great coffee.

There's free WiFi, unisex restrooms (with appropriately glib signage on the door), and comfortable places to sit. Even the old church pews they kept around are great to sit on! It is not exactly library-quiet inside, but it's not meant to be THAT kind of coffee shop. There is a constant hum of cafe white noise, from machines whirring and grinding and frothing to the low din of conversation echoing across the completely open room.

They are not yet serving pour-over coffee (though it's listed on the menu board) but the drip coffee I had today was really good. They have done well to create a distinctly "Stauf's" flavor profile that I expect (and receive!) each time. I believe bulk coffee can be purchased by weight, whole bean, and they have grinders on site. I do not believe they roast on site, but the roasting is local.

My only suggestion would be to create a second "accessories" station (sugar, cream, lids, etc) to the right of the counter area. I noticed people who planned on staying would naturally gravitate that direction as they receive their beverage, but then would have to cut across or behind the long line of customers waiting to order to get to the accoutrements. Also, I was a little disappointed to see they are using plastic straws and stirrers. That might be because they JUST opened yesterday, but it is something I noticed.

The shop was pretty busy when we arrived around 9:30 on a Saturday, and it got much busier while we were there. Additionally, Saturdays during football season will get VERY busy, which we noted a few hours later. The line was all the way outside!

Overall it's a great addition to Victorian Village. It's the perfect kind of coffee shop for that neighborhood, with a mixture of residents and college kids, good weekly and weekend hours, and...

I spent a very pleasant half hour or so on 10-26-2023 at Stauf’s Coffee at 1334 Neil Ave. in the "University District" neighborhood of Columbus.

The previous time when I had been in that building, Neil Ave. Mennonite Church had been at that location; that church has since moved to a different part of town and is now known as Columbus Mennonite Church.

A friend [a member of my Quaker Meeting who is now no longer living] had been married many years ago at that church.

It is difficult to figure out if the Stauf’s Coffee dining room is the same size as what had previously been the Neil Ave. Mennonite Church sanctuary [since I had been in that church only occasionally] or if there is unused space behind the ordering counter.

I usually do not visit "coffee places" because my doctor has instructed me to not have any caffeine. I arrived at Stauf’s Coffee expecting to order decaffeinated coffee and then noticed that they have hot chocolate on their menu so that is what I ordered.

This location of Stauf’s Coffee does not have a kitchen so they do not usually sell food; however, they do sell sandwiches [that have been prepared elsewhere] on some of the days when they are open.

If you are looking for a pleasant location at which to drink some coffee or hot chocolate [and maybe to do some work on your laptop computer while you are there], I recommend...

Let’s talk about the coffee later. Does someone really think I would park my dogs there? Where’s the valet parking???

I shared my opinion with someone that works for Stauf’s company, not at any individual coffee shop. I asked him if this is too dangerous for dogs. He responded: “my general reaction would be a shrug”.

A SHRUG???!!!

Anyone owning a dog would know to coordinate everything beforehand. We are moms and dads that are capable of not leaving our kids on the curb. Why don’t we set up a stroller storage section off the side???

If you kindly put a note on your door saying, service animal only, we all will respect it. This is beyond trying hard to reducible yourself.

As a matter of fact, I walk by this everyday and have never seen anyone “parking” their dog there. I wonder if I should give you my keys to my leash to lock my dogs??? Now I wonder what you’d do if they break into my “car”? Where’s the camera for your pup parking...