Portia's Cafe

This is some of the tastiest healthy food I have ever had. Everything on the menu is vegan and gluten free. I am not a vegan myself and I think anyone could find something to enjoy here.

We had lunch, but the breakfast dishes that we saw coming out looked incredible. If you like guacamole, do not miss it here - so good!

I'm not vegetarian, but done right, vegetarian food can be amazing. This was very good- the food was pretty good, plus the experience as a whole was great.

Lots of interesting stuff on the menu, but I love pad Thai and had read the very mixed reviews, so I had to try it. Flipped a coin and got brown rice instead of the kelp noodles, though I was curious about those. Came out pretty quick, looked good, tasted good. Loads of veggies on top of a big portion of rice, with what looks almost like maybe tahini on top but is in fact the sauce, with ground almonds, coconut, dates, and a touch of heat. All works well together.

It's not pad Thai though. It's hardly even similar, and I think they should just rename it. If you read the menu description it explains exactly what is in it, but if you gloss over and just read the name, you might be disappointed. It's good stuff and can stand on its own. The menu also includes "bacun," "sawsage," and other cutesy stuff. Some people need to be persuaded to try new things, I guess, or reminded of things they used to like, but just forge ahead and call it something new, since it really isn't like the name.

Anyway- healthy, tasty, fresh, and fast. And reasonably priced for quality and quantity. Plus it's a cool little place- not really small, I think there's a room next door, but cozy. And service was excellent. I interacted with several people including Portia, and all were cool, helpful, and friendly. They were moderately busy at lunchtime, so it wasn't always the same person checking on me, but they stayed on top of things.

Parking note: be careful, tight parking perpendicular to what can be a busy street. And there are several doors here, not all usable, plus the health food store also has a sign that say's Portia's, so make sure you are headed into the right place. It is almost at the north end of the two little strips.

Warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable and caring staff really make this a pleasant dining experience. I ordered a side of Mac n cheez which was so delicious and full of flavor and the super Cindy wrap which was also great. Reasonable prices and quick service makes this place a 5/5 for vegans and nonvegans alike imo.

This is the e best vegan restaurant I've had in Columbus! They have various snacks and desserts out front, you can order takeout from the front cashier or sit down in either side of the restaurant.

The menu is large, so there's certainly something for everyone. My boyfriend loves meat, and he said that Portia's may turn him vegan. Smoothies, wraps, small plates, breakfast options all day, it's a wonderful spot! And, prices are reasonable for the food.

The beet salad was great to save overnight and enjoy as a lunch the next day.

My wife and I recently transitioned to a plant-based diet, and most of our cooking has been done at home. However, we are eager to try all of the vegan restaurants around the city (as well as restaurants with plant based options). Portia's Cafe was our first stop, and we dined there for a late lunch today.

The inside is absolutely adorable. I really dig the different colored walls, the live plants, and the art. It had a wonderful smell that filled my nose the second I stepped in. It reminded me of a vegan restaurant that I used to frequent in my hometown. Our server was very outgoing and friendly, and was somewhat attentive.

Now, onto the food:
I ordered a peach smoothie, and my wife ordered a frozen strawberry lemonade. The drinks didn't arrive until the meal did, which was a bit of a bummer, but oh well.
She had an arugula pesto bowl, which I'd give 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was big, packed with a bunch of yummy stuff and had a great dressing. I ordered the pad Thai with kelp noodles and grilled tofu, after the server raved about this. This is where things sort of went down hill. :(
I get that a vegan pad Thai won't be just like a real pad thai...but why even call it that?
It was cold, and coated in what I believe to be vegan Mayo. Flavorless. Almost too soggy. The tofu was the best part of the dish, and it was just okay.
This dish is one of of my least favorite meals I've ever had at a restaurant. Just so bummed about it. More bummed when our total was $51 before tip, since I didn't eat most of the dish.

My wife is excited about this place and wants to give it another try. I do, too- I know it's a staple for the vegan community in Columbus. I just don't wanna be bummed twice. We will probably return sometime this summer and go again. Just don't get the pad Thai. That's my advice.

The wraps are huge and very filling. This is my favorite place for quality ingredients. Service is outstanding.

Awesome place . We thought it was a small place and grocer but there are two sides . Ice tea was yummy, and the rice wraps with the dip. I had the beet salad and my friend had the falafel wrap! Excellent service and real
Personal ! Will for surely be back to try other things .

This was my first time getting Portia's. I can't believe it took this long, considering they're within walking distance of my home. I'm absolutely obcess3d with their Mediterranean Wrap. We also ordered their Rosemary Home Fries and Dip Sampler. The fries were so flavorful and the SALSA! I can say enough about it. Some salsas are too dry or too minced, this was the perfect combo the saucey with chunk . The guacamole is amazing as well. I'm already planning my next trip over.

Portia's Cafe is still one of my favorite spots in town. You can't find food like this anywhere else.

This was our first time & it was a very nice experience. You can dine in or grab a something quick from their fridge or shelves. They sell snacks, sweets, fresh produce, drinks, treats, and more.
You sit yourself & a waiter will be with you. Our waiter was kind & attentive. We ordered a good amount of food because we wanted a taste of everything. The Pad Thai with kelp noodles & berry mango cheezecake were my favorite! The Thanksgiving quesadilla was a bit bland. It paired well with the cranberry sauce... In my opinion you need to eat the cranberry sauce with the quesadilla to enjoy it.. which wasn't a problem. Somehow, I still took to it. I liked everything about it, like the ingredients, how it's made, etc. My husband devoured the Breakfast Burrito Bowl & BLT. He said if he had to choose between the two he'd prefer the BLT. He loved the cheezecake so much he ordered 2 of them. He really enjoyed his smoothie as well. When ordering he asked if they could add a little ginger in it & they did with no problem. We definitely plan to come back. He said the cheezecake alone is a reason for him to come back.