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Kafe Kerouac

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,107 Google reviews · Record store · Coffee shop

coffee or barposters & merchbooks & movies

Laid-back hangout with a neighborhood vibe for live music, drinks, poetry & arcade games.

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2250 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

(614) 299-2672

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Hours

Monday 8 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 8 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 8 AM–12 AM
Thursday 8 AM–12 AM
Friday 8 AM–1 AM
Saturday 10 AM–1 AM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 1,107 Google reviews — in their own words.

coffee or bar 23 mentions

“My friends and I were looking for a coffee shop and the ones we usually go to were closed, so we decided to give this place a try.”

🖼️ posters & merch 2 mentions

“And because it was so good I decided to get one of their T-shirts!”

📚 books & movies 5 mentions

“Would recommend this place for anyone in the area who loves music, books, good coffee/alcohol, and amazing people both staff and patrons.”

What customers say

It was raining and we were looking for coffee. We saw this coffee place and stopped by. I got a cup of mocha, and my mum got a regular drip coffee. The coffee was decent, nothing fancy or extraordinary. The place looks super chill though. It was a Friday evening, and was fully packed.

★★★★★ — Debisree, 2022-06

My friends and I were looking for a coffee shop and the ones we usually go to were closed, so we decided to give this place a try. If possible, come here and try their ice vanilla latte. It litterally tastes like the milk left after you eat the cereal. Its smooth, very delicious, and goes down easy.

★★★★★ — Daniel, 2021-07

Best coffee shop in Columbus! Latte menu named after famous authors, books and records for sale, cheap beer (like high quality local beer but cheap price), board games, great place to meet friends, personable staff. I can't say enough great things about this place!

★★★★★ — Katie, 2022-11

This place is such a vibe! The barista was so nice and welcoming to me. Literally held the door and took an interest in helping me choose a drink. I chose the Charles Dickens (extra sweet) and OH MY GAHHH! it was so good! I also got a homemade chocolate chip because I mean, who doesn’t like a chocolate chip cookie?!

★★★★★ — Brittany, 2024-08

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