Union Cafe — Restaurant in Columbus

Toxic Staff and Two-Faced Management

Let’s dive right into the abyss. The staff at Union Cafe is like a dysfunctional family—minus the love and support. Picture a workplace where passive-aggressiveness flows freely, and camaraderie is as rare as a unicorn sighting. The toxicity levels rival Chernobyl. Colleagues exchange smiles while plotting each other’s downfall. It’s a masterclass in duplicity.

And then there’s management—the puppet masters pulling the strings. They wield their lies like seasoned politicians. You’d think they were running for office, promising rainbows and unicorns while secretly sharpening their knives. Their favorite pastime? Making you look bad. Forget about teamwork; it’s every man for himself. The Steps of Procedures (SoP)? Mere decoration. Following them? Optional. Integrity? Lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

The Hostile Working Environment

Imagine a place where tension hangs in the air like a thick fog. Guests walk in, blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding behind the scenes. The kitchen staff glares at the servers, who, in turn, glare back. It’s a Mexican standoff, minus the sombreros. The dining area becomes a battleground—a theater of war where orders are weapons, and trays are shields.

The phone rings. It’s a desperate customer seeking a reservation. But wait! The phone is an ancient relic, untouched by mortal hands. It sits there, silent and unyielding, like a Sphinx guarding its secrets. “Why answer the phone?” management muses. “Let’s keep them guessing.” Meanwhile, the caller hangs up, bewildered and defeated.

Decor: A Time Capsule of Regret

The decor—oh, the decor! Imagine stepping into a '90s sitcom set, The Carpet? Well, it’s seen things—things it can’t unsee. A renovation? Ha! Management clings to nostalgia like a barnacle on a rusty ship.

Pork, Lies, and Despair

The menu? A pork lover’s paradise. Non-pork options? As elusive as Bigfoot. Turkey bacon? Turkey sausage? Mythical creatures, my friend. The food? Mediocre at best. But hey, who cares about culinary excellence when you’re busy dodging backstabbing colleagues?

In conclusion, Union Cafe is a vortex of misery. If you seek a place to dine, work, or maintain your sanity, look elsewhere. As for the phone? It remains a silent sentinel, guarding its secrets. Perhaps it’s waiting for a hero—a brave soul who’ll pick it up and...

If I could give it a minus one then I would have. Not sure why you take reservations if you still make us wait for an hour to even get the order taken.Plus the original place they wanted to seat is tiny two table with no room to relax in the middle of the restaurant. What's first had to get a server b/c the server getting the order from the table seated 30 min after us said he was not our server even though I was told he was. The when the woman did come out and take our orders she says well people didn't show up. Not my problem I gave them grace though. But then the food took a looooong time! But then asked the food server can I get salt and pepper shakers. He give me plastic to go packets. I said you don't have table salt/peppers shakers. He goes check and comes back with one with both salt and pepper in one container. I asked you don't have salt b/c I didn't realize it was combined. He give me the plastic to go packets he days "here if you salt by itself". So regular table server comes back I tell her and I explain she says oh he probably didn't know we have some in the back. All of that and the food is awful 😖! My sister's 3 egg omelet looked like a two egg omelet and My whole plate was awful. Them turkey sausages are freezer burned and the scrambled eggs were not great. If I could post a picture of that raggedy plate I would. My sister didn't want me to me to tell them how awful it was b/c this one and done visit. And take down them brunch buffet reviews b/c yal haven't served that in years!Do not go here! To be foretold is...

Got to podium, didn't have my reservation, but I had the confirmation in my phone. Got sat regardless, and in a comfy spot. Servers walked by, and no one stopped. I had to stop one server and she stated " I got you!" Missy, I think her name was... She was very cool, and attentive. Never had a buffet scattered all throughout a restaurant! But, it was cool.. Reminded me of an Easter egg hunt.. Find all the goodies! Lol.. I love bacon, but, by the time I got back to the table, which wasn't far. Most items on my plate had cooled significantly. May be turn the burners up. Still good food. The waffles are weird, but great! I like mines lighty cooked. I say weird because they had sugar crunchies in them.. And they had a big scoop of butter, which was fine witn me. I loved the big, big ass bowl of fruit also.. Someone complained about in a post😒😒. The omelette station was cool too.. Don't think I've ever had " liquid eggs" but, they made a nice , fluffy omelet all the same. And Jason was cool! Wanted to bring my grandson, but he will not eat $15 worth of fares.. Hell, I had to force myself to get my $15 worth! I wish they'd change that.. Kids don't eat that much! Other than that.. Pretty solid. Oh, and whomever made the post about the people being fake, and you couldn't shake it.. You are silly! If you treat me right, take care of me, and all that.. You can be fake as heck.. Just don't let it reflect in my service and we are fine.. I'm picky, and was cool... See...