The highest-rated brunch restaurants in Columbus according to Yelp

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When it's too late for breakfast but too early for lunch -- Columbus has you covered. A list of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in the Columbus area according to Yelp offers a variety of options to locals looking for a bite to eat.

Taking the number one spot is Scotty’s Café, located at 2980 E. Broad St. in the North Eastmoor neighborhood. The restaurant serves traditional breakfast foods, along with lunch options such as burgers and deli sandwiches. 

“Lovely little diner with the best staff,” one Yelp user wrote. “Definitely a Columbus staple. It truly feels like you're a part of the family when you come in.”

Coming in second place is Kitchen Social, located at 8954 Lyra Drive in Polaris. The restaurant also has a location in Dublin. Kitchen Social's brunch menu offers dishes such as breakfast nachos, chicken and waffles, and crème brûlée French toast. Reviews highlight the restaurant’s “delicious” food and “top notch” atmosphere. 

The third highest-rated brunch spot in the Columbus area is Joya’s, located at 657 High St. in Worthington. Joya’s offers breakfast tacos, kati rolls, fried rice, teas and coffees. The eatery serves a variety of gluten-free and vegan options. Reviews praise the restaurant’s “fresh” ingredients and “delightful” staff. 

In fourth place is 4th & State, located at 152 E. State St. in the Uptown District. The diner’s extensive menu is completely vegan, serving meat and dairy-free breakfast bowls, pancakes, omelets, burgers and pizzas. 

“Went for the first time this morning and it was so good!” one review reads. “As a picky eater who isn't vegan, I wouldn't have tried this place if not for my vegan friends but I'm so glad I went. The restaurant was clean and cute, the staff was nice and the Vrunchwrap and loaded fries were delicious. Definitely recommend.”

The fifth highest-rated brunch spot is Goood Friends, located at 171 N. 4th St. in the Uptown District. The restaurant serves a variety of breakfast sandwiches, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and a yogurt parfait. Reviews praise the restaurant’s “unique” sandwiches and large portions.

Taking sixth place is Emmett’s Café, located at 2571 Neil Ave. in Old North Columbus. The restaurant serves banana bread, overnight oats, avocado toast, sandwiches and wraps. Reviews applaud the eatery’s coffees and cozy ambiance.

Coming in seventh place is The Lox, located at 772 N. High St. in the Short North. The bagel shop offers multiple bagel flavors to be paired with a spread or jam, as well as breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches and cocktails. 

“Bagel sandwiches that are tasty and satisfying,” one Yelp user wrote. “Bagels are a staple breakfast food, and it's not out of the ordinary to have bagel breakfast and lunch sandwiches. But this place takes what would be considered ordinary and makes it exceptional.”

The eighth highest-rated brunch restaurant is HangOverEasy, located at 51 Parsons Ave. in the Olde Town East neighborhood. The restaurant also has locations in Cincinnati, Athens, Perrysburg and near Ohio State’s campus. The eatery serves chicken and waffles, avocado toast, omelets, cinnamon roll French toast and more. Reviews compliment the restaurant for its “creative” menu and “excellent” service.

In ninth place is Northstar Café, located at 951 N. High St. in the Victorian Village neighborhood. Northstar’s other central Ohio locations include restaurants in Westerville, Easton and the Whetstone neighborhood. The restaurant’s brunch menu includes burritos, pancakes, sandwiches and an extensive alcohol menu. 

“Everything on their brunch menu is delicious and the place is always clean and the staff is always professional and friendly!” One Yelp user said. 

Coming in tenth place is High Bank Distillery, located at 1051 Goodale Blvd. in Grandview Heights. The eatery also has a location in Gahanna. The restaurant’s brunch menu includes a breakfast burrito, pancakes, avocado toast and steak and eggs. Reviews highlight the restaurant’s $5 mimosas and “phenomenal” service. 

This list is accurate as of Wednesday – Yelp reviews frequently fluctuate.