Last year was a busy year in the Columbus coffee world, and 2025 didn’t show any sign of slowing down the trend. We welcomed a wide variety of locally owned shops as well as some interesting regional and national chains. Here’s your list of 12 new Columbus coffee shops that opened in 2025!
Begin Cafe debuted this past spring in Uptown Westerville. The couple behind it have crafted a thoughtfully designed and charming little shop that serves Royal Flamingo and Florin Coffee roasts alongside a menu of baked goods and sandwiches.
Read more: Coffee and Breakfast at the Adorable Begin Cafe in Uptown Westerville
Bitty & Beau’s is a smaller chain out of North Carolina that opened its first central Ohio location this year, in Upper Arlington’s Kingsdale Center. Bitty & Beau’s has the wonderful mission of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The coffee is great, but the warm welcome is even better.
Read more: Bitty & Beau’s Serves Great Coffee with an Even Better Mission
After operating for a while as a pop-up espresso cart, Ravello’s started doing monthly stints at The Daily Bar in Italian Village, before making it their regular home in the summer. I’m a huge fan of the coffee shop/bar combination, and Ravello’s seems right at home in the space. It gives folks a place to gather while sipping on signature Biscoff lattes.
Read more: Who’s Up for Biscoff Lattes? Ravello’s Coffee Opens its Coffee Shop at The Daily Bar
We’ve seen an explosion of Yemeni coffee shops in recent years, and early in 2025 Shibam Coffee opened up near Polaris. The gorgeous corner space features the usual mix of traditional coffee drinks, espresso, and beautiful cakes and pastries.
Read more: Shibam Coffee is the Latest Yemeni Coffee House to Join Columbus
Ace of Cups bar and music venue has seen some lineup changes over the past year, one of which is the addition of Blackened Coffee Co. at the rear. They offer a full menu of espresso drinks and specialties (with choices of non-dairy milks) plus a small menu of plant-based breakfast dishes.
Read more: Blackened Coffee Co. Serves Breakfast and Coffee to Ace of Cups
25 Dials Cafe popped up unexpectedly inside the relocated 25 Dials vintage watch shop. From their new storefront in the Gateway University District, they installed a coffee cart serving a small menu of classic espresso drinks and specialty lattes.
Read more: 25 Dials Watch Store Opens a Coffee Shop
Qamaria was the first of the Yemeni coffee shops to open in central Ohio, beginning in Hilliard and then Lewis Center. This year they opened their third spot, this one in a long, narrow storefront along Sawmill Road in Dublin.
Read more: Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. Debuts Third Central Ohio Location
Tulip Cafe has been a fixture of local farmers markets and with its cafe in Dublin, but this year they expanded the storefront to include a full-service coffee bar, tea, beautiful desserts, and a fantastic Turkish breakfast. Highly recommended!
Read more: Tulip Cafe Expands its Space and Menu to Add Coffee, Breakfast, and Desserts
True to its name, Cure downtown offers full coffee service and a full cocktail bar. I love the look of the space, and how there’s loads of room to gather and hang. They serve an expert coffee menu using Upper Cup Coffee beans.
Read more: Cure Coffee & Cocktails Brings All-Day Imbibing to Downtown Columbus
Endeavor Brewing in Grandview ventured out to open a new bar and coffee shop, taking over the former Random Precision Brewing space in Linworth. They’re opening as a hybrid coffee shop/bar, serving Stauf’s coffee throughout the day while adding beer, cocktails, and spirits later.
Read more: Endeavor Brewing & Spirits Opens Coffee Shop and Bar in Linworth
Marib Coffee also joined the growing ranks of Yemeni coffee shops in the city. This one on Schrock Road in Westerville is owned by the folks behind Yemeni Restaurant nearby, and it’s been one of our favorites so far!
Read more: Marib Coffee Might Be Our Favorite of the Yemeni Coffee Houses
Image courtesy Matari Coffee on Facebook
Matari Coffee is yet another Yemeni coffee chain that put down roots in Columbus. Its location on Olentangy River Road near campus has proven to be a popular stop for their beautiful lattes and pastries.
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