Cafe Elena

Cafe Elena, nestled at 2054 Crown Plaza Dr in Columbus, OH, is transforming the breakfast scene with its innovative dishes and warm atmosphere. Patrons rave about the standout cannoli Italiano pancakes, praised for their fresh ricotta cream and delightful flavors. Dottie Mayne noted the attentive service that enhances the meal experience, while Julia Blair couldn't resist returning for the cordon crepes and Mediterranean plate, highlighting the exceptional hummus and candied bacon.

Abbey Jo Griffith relished the vegan and gluten-free buckwheat pancakes, complemented by fragrant jasmine tea, making it a memorable dining outing. Echo Hays emphasized the quick service and the fulfilling dishes like the hearty breakfast burrito, which left her satisfied but not overwhelmed. Jena Newland described her experience as “one of the best” in Columbus, calling the Russian dumplings and lemon blueberry pancakes a must-try.

Cafe Elena is a hidden gem, where every dish tells a story and brings flavors from around the world right to your plate. With rave reviews across the board, it is clear this breakfast haven is a must-visit for locals and travelers alike.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves halal food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Dottie Mayne

Jun 17,2025

I came specifically for the cannoli Italiano pancakes, and there were absolutely lovely. The ricotta cannoli cream tastes so fresh and had nuances of flavor. The service was very good. We ate at the bar, and the cook brought over another scoop of whipped cream when she thought we needed it.

Julia Blair

May 28,2025

It was sooooo hard to decide what to order, so we are going back tomorrow morning, already made a reservation! The tea was warm and comforting. The cordon crepes were delicious, I did add a little hot sauce and they were over the top. The Mediterranean plate was so good, the hummus and pita was some of the best ever. Oh and the candied bacon, amazing.

Abbey Jo Griffith

May 19,2025

Loved it! Went on a Tuesday morning at 10am, and there were plenty of tables open. Three of us had the buckwheat pancakes (vegan and gluten free!), and we all loved them. We also shared a pot of Jasmine tea, which was such a fun and sweet addition to our meal! We will definitely be back! Glad to have found it.

Echo Hays

Apr 23,2025

Delicious meal served quickly and with a smile. Had enough to take home and left not feeling weighed down but full. We ordered a breakfast burrito, and the Mediterranean breakfast, tea comes by the pot and the coffee options are tasty too! Took a bit to get our bill but the one server was super busy. Highly recommend

Jena Newland

Apr 13,2025

RUN, don't walk to Elena's. One of the best dining experiences I've had in Columbus. Everything was so fresh. The BEST Russian dumplings. You don't even need the sour cream. Lemon blueberry pancakes were on point. They knocked the British breakfast out of the park. And the dressing for the beet salad was perfection! Can't wait to go back and try their other International breakfasts!

Trent Willmore

Mar 25,2025

Literally our favorite place for brunch. Staff has always taken excellent care of us here and the vibe here is so pleasant. I can't rave about the food enough. I had the holiday special carrot cake pancakes today and they were absolutely delicious!

Bri Ridenour

Mar 15,2025

My family and I visited on a Thursday afternoon and were easily able to snag a table. The staff was incredibly friendly and our waitress did a great job at helping us out throughout our brunch. All of the menu options seem so delicious as I was extremely intrigued by all of the international breakfast options! I really enjoyed the Brioche French Toast as it was the perfect amount and the fruit was super fresh! The Frittata skillet also turned out to be really filling and delicious! With so many amazing menu options, I definitely feel like I will have to revisit and highly recommend others check this place out!

Tyler

Mar 13,2025

A friend from Ukraine recommended I go here when discussing trying Borscht. I wanted it to be authentic, not looking through recipes online and picking from a grab bag of the many options. Being Russian family owned, it sounded promising.. I was NOT disappointed! I got the Borscht and Dumplings and it was DELICIOUS! Elena’s Tea was fruity and delightful, served in a teapot kept warm over a small tea light candle. Elena’s daughter, Lana, was our server. The service and hospitality from her is what every restaurant should strive for. We had a table of 5 so there was a little bit of a wait for being right in the middle of lunch.. well worth it! I couldn’t recommend this place more! I will be a regular there now.

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