Northstar Cafe in the Short North Menu

4.5
(2,375+ Reviews)
  • Specialty Drinks

    • Freshly Brewed Coffee

      Direct Trade\r\nCounter Culture Coffee
      $3.00
    • Shooting Star

      Orange, organic carrot, lemon and ginger
      $7.00
    • Ginger Ale

      Ginger, organic cane sugar, lime juice and mint
      $5.00
    • Northstar Hot Chocolate

      Organic milk, dark chocolate and a little bit of spice
      $6.00
    • Hot Apple Cider

      Spiced Ohio cider with maple whipped cream
      $6.00
    • Orange Juice

      Fresh-squeezed to order
      $7.00
    • Organic Carrot Juice

      With lemon and ginger
      $7.00
    • Strawberry Smoothie

      Organic berries with a banana and orange juice
      $9.00
      Strawberry Smoothie
    • Green Smoothie

      Organic kale, pineapple, orange juice and a banana
      $9.00
    • Kombucha

      Naturally fermented with ginger and lemon
      $6.00
    • Mint Iced Coffee

      Cold-brewed coffee, organic sugar, cream and mint
      $6.00
      Mint Iced Coffee
    • Nitro Cold Brew

      Counter Culture coffee, steeped for 24 hours
      $6.00
      Nitro Cold Brew
    • Fountain Beverage

      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      your choice of organic Rishi teas
      $4.00
  • Coffee Beans + Pantry Goods

    • Prospect Jam Co

      Strawberry Jam with Rosemary & Terroir Gin\r\n10 oz.
      $12.00
    • Half-Pint Pimiento Cheese Dip

      Housemade with Grana Padano, smoked gouda, aged cheddar and roasted peppers
      $9.50
    • Oats All The Way

      with cashew almond butter, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pepitas and cacao nibs. Served with your choice of steamed organic milk, oat milk or water.
      $8.00
    • Northstar Hot Sauce

      $7.00
    • Sunflower Almond Granola

      Housemade with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, pepitas and sunflower seeds\r\n8 oz.
      $7.00
    • Morning Ritual

      Counter Culture Coffee
      $15.00
    • Idido

      Counter Culture Coffee\r\nYirgacheffe, Ethiopia
      $15.00
    • Slow Motion Decaf

      Counter Culture Coffee
      $15.00
  • Starters

    • Half-Pint Pimiento Cheese Dip

      Housemade with Grana Padano, smoked gouda, aged cheddar and roasted peppers
      $9.50
    • Pimiento Cheese & Made To Order Guacamole 

      with fresh tortilla chips\r\n\r\nAvailable 11:15 AM to Close Weekdays and 3:15 PM to Close Weekends.
      $14.00
    • Margherita Pizza

      Organic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, shaved Grana Padano.\r\n\r\nAvailable 11:15 AM to Close Weekdays and 3:15 PM to Close Weekends.
      Margherita Pizza
  • Pizza

    • Margherita

      Organic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, shaved Grana Padano
    • Crispy Kale & Burrata

      Creamy fontina and burrata cheeses, organic kale, hot honey
      Crispy Kale & Burrata
    • Sausage & Pepper Pizza

      Housemade sausage, ricotta, Mama Lil’s peppers and red onion with Bianco Di Napoli tomatoes
      $18.00
      Sausage & Pepper Pizza
  • Salads

    • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

      Red and golden beets, toasted hazelnuts, Mackenzie Creamery goat cheese, sunflower pesto, and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Applewood smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, almonds, croutons, and apples. Prepared with Cafe vinaigrette on the side
      $18.00
    • Village Salad

      Roasted chicken, dates, avocado, legumes, onions, goat cheese, almonds and croutons with champagne vinaigrette
      $19.00
      Village Salad
    • Simple Salad

      Crisp greens, Grana Padano and croutons. Prepared with Cafe vinaigrette on the side.
      $8.00
      Simple Salad
  • Bowls + Burritos

    • Sweet Basil Burrito

      Rotisserie-roasted chicken or seared tofu with creamy pesto, sautéed veggies and brown rice
      $17.00
      Sweet Basil Burrito
    • Thai Burrito

      Seared organic tofu or roasted chicken with peanut sauce, crunchy slaw and brown rice
      $17.00
    • Smoothie Bowl

      Blueberries, cashews, housemade granola and toasted coconut
      $13.00
      Smoothie Bowl
  • Soup

    • Black Bean & Chicken Chili

      Ohio organic black beans, toasted chiles and a hint of bacon. Served with smoked gouda and fresh tortilla chips
      $9.00
      Black Bean & Chicken Chili
  • Lunch & Dinner Sandwiches

    • Northstar Burger

      Just made with organic black beans, brown rice and beets, topped with white cheddar, kale, tomato, pickle and onion
      $18.00
    • Chicken And Avocado Sandwich

      Roasted chicken, avocado, smoked gouda, roasted red pepper and greens with cayenne aioli
      $19.00
      Chicken And Avocado Sandwich
    • Pimiento Cheeseburger

      Niman Ranch brisket and chuck, ground in-house daily, topped with pimiento, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
      $19.00
      Pimiento Cheeseburger
    • Fish Sandwich

      Grilled barramundi filet with lettuce,\r\ntomato, red onion, and herb aioli
      $23.00
    • Deluxe Egg Sandwich

      Smoked gouda, Beeler’s bacon, and arugula\r\non toasted ciabatta
      $12.00
      Deluxe Egg Sandwich
  • Lunch & Dinner Sides

    • Sweet Potato Fries

      with rosemary aioli
      $7.00
      Sweet Potato Fries
    • Wild Rice

      $7.00
    • Broccoli

      $7.00
    • Simple Salad

      Crisp greens, Grana Padano croutons in cafe vinaigrette
      $8.00
      Simple Salad
    • Roasted Peanut Slaw

      $7.00
      Roasted Peanut Slaw
    • Fresh Tortilla Chips & Thai Dipping Sauce

      $6.00
  • Breakfast Dishes

    • The Everyday Egg Sandwich

      Scrambled Ohio organic eggs on brioche with chives and melted cheddar cheese
      $8.00
      The Everyday Egg Sandwich
    • Smoothie Bowl

      Blueberries, cashews, housemade granola and toasted coconut
      $13.00
      Smoothie Bowl
    • Oats All The Way

      with cashew almond butter, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pepitas and cacao nibs. Served with your choice of steamed organic milk, oat milk or water.
      $8.00
    • Mushroom Frittata

      Three Green Field Farm eggs, hearth-baked with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions and gruyere. Served with breakfast potatoes and arugula
      $18.00
      Mushroom Frittata
    • Biscuits And Sausage Gravy

      Warm buttermilk biscuit, split and griddled, covered in spicy housemade Niman Ranch sausage gravy
      $11.00
    • Cloud Nine Pancakes

      Three ricotta pancakes served with real maple syrup and bananas
      $15.00
      Cloud Nine Pancakes
    • Country Breakfast

      Two Two over medium or scrambled eggs with cheddar\r\nstacked on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit. Served\r\nwith organic strawberry preserves and your choice\r\nof bacon or pork sausage.
      $14.00
      Country Breakfast
    • Deluxe Egg Sandwich

      Smoked gouda, Beeler’s bacon, and arugula\r\non toasted ciabatta
      $12.00
      Deluxe Egg Sandwich
    • Sunrise Burrito

      Scrambled Ohio organic eggs, cheddar, crispy hash\r\nbrowns, roasted veggies, and organic black beans.
      Sunrise Burrito
  • Breakfast Sides + Eggs + Etc.

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $6.00
    • Housemade Breakfast Sausage

      Raised-right pork, prepared in-house daily
      $6.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $6.00
      Breakfast Potatoes
    • Scrambled Eggs With Cheese

      $8.00
    • Single Ricotta Pancake

      $8.00
    • Little Side Of Biscuits And Gravy

      $7.00
      Little Side Of Biscuits And Gravy
    • Buttered Toast With Jam

      $4.00
  • Brunch Salads + Sandwiches

    • Brunch Classic Cheeseburger

      Niman Ranch brisket and chuck, ground in-house daily, topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle + breakfast potatoes
      $19.00
      Brunch Classic Cheeseburger
    • Brunch Pimiento Cheeseburger

      Niman Ranch brisket and chuck, ground in-house daily, topped with pimiento, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle + breakfast potatoes
      $19.00
    • Brunch Fish Sandwich

      Grilled barramundi filet with lettuce,\r\ntomato, red onion, and herb aioli
      $23.00
    • Simple Salad

      Crisp greens, parmesan, and croutons. Prepared with Cafe vinaigrette on the side
      $8.00
      Simple Salad
  • Breakfast Baked Goods

    • Praline Scone

      $6.00
      Praline Scone
    • Ham And Cheese Scone

      $6.00
  • From Our Bakery

    • Mason Jar Carrot Cake

      Just made with organic carrots, candied pecans and cream cheese frosting
      $9.00
      Mason Jar Carrot Cake
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $5.00
      Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • Peanut Butter Cookie

      $5.00
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

      $5.00
      Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
    • Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookie

      $5.00
  • Northstar For Kids

    • Grilled Cheese

      Cheddar cheese on toasted brioche bread
      $9.00
    • Kid's Chicken Sandwich

      Rotisserie-roasted chicken and cheddar cheese \r\nserved on a plain toasted bun
      $10.00
      Kid's Chicken Sandwich
    • White Cheddar Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla and melted white cheddar cheese
  • Northstar Breakfast For Kids

    • Egg & Cheese Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs and white cheddar\r\ncheese
      $9.00
    • Kid's Pancakes

      Three small ricotta pancakes served with real maple syrup and bananas on the side
      $11.00
    • Kid's Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $4.00
    • Kid's Housemade Breakfast Sausage

      $4.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $6.00
      Breakfast Potatoes
  • Signature Cocktails

    • Bloody Mary

      Organic tomato juice, Watershed Vodka, and fresh horseradish. Available during Brunch
      $11.00
      Bloody Mary
    • Vodka Buck

      Watershed Vodka, ginger and lime
      $12.00
    • Ginger Mojito

      Mint and lime, aged white rum, and organic cane sugar
      $12.00
      Ginger Mojito
    • Strawberry Basil Mojito

      Aged white rum, fresh basil, and strawberries
      $12.00
    • Northstar Margarita

      Hornitos Tequila, fresh citrus and salt
      $12.00
    • Bourbon Blackberry Smash

      Woodford Reserve, blackberries, lemon and thyme
      $12.00
      Bourbon Blackberry Smash
  • Bottles of Wine

    • Jeio Prosecco

      An Italian brut with lively aromas of fresh pineapple and citrus
      $27.00
    • Gobelsburg Rose

      Bright, Austrian rose with notes of cherry and fresh berries
      $34.00
    • Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris

      Willamette Valley grown, balanced and crisp
      $34.00
    • Clay Shannon Sauvignon Blanc

      Refreshing aromas of white peach and fresh herbs
      $34.00
    • The Fableist Pinot Noir

      From Santa Barbara, with notes of ripe red fruits and spice
      $42.00
    • Domaine De Fontsainte

      Old World Corbières blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah
      $34.00
    • Marietta OVR Red Blend

      Zinfandel blend from old California vines, with just the right amount of spice
      $31.00
    • Brassfield Cabernet

      Full bodied, classic California cab
      $37.00

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