Kafe Kerouac

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. People were chilling and hanging out over coffee. I would love to go back to spend time there

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!

Nice funky little joint lined with shelves full of used books. Which appear to be for sale.
Affordable prices, wifi, and laptop friendly power strips abound.
Obviously caters to students and faculty.
But I didn’t feel out of place here.
Solid drip coffee and I cannot fault the vegan zucchini walnut cake. Easily a meal itself!

Kafe Kerouac has been amazing to me every time I've visited. The prices are very good, although not listed, and the coffee (and chai) is amazing! Their baked goods are good, I've only tried the bagels. As you can see through my pictures, their bathroom is a little all over the place, but in that same way it is something unique that only Cafe Kerouac can offer. I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do.

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. It was so good that after I finished my medium latte, I went back inside and order another large! And because it was so good I decided to get one of their T-shirts! Yes it's that good.

Very cute coffee house records and bar. Nice atmosphere. If I was a local this would be a daily stop.

I mean it’s fine. The coffee honestly isn’t that great. The atmosphere is cool but it’s honestly not very friendly, this place is for a certain demographic that isnt exactly your normal coffee drinker, however it doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. It’s the kind of place your girlfriend begs you to come with her to so you go but you’d never go to alone. It’s pretty small and cramped.

This Kafe isn't trying to be anything it's not. It is authentic and focuses on a simple ambiance, cheap coffee, and a quiet space to work/chat/play games/read. I love this place because it's not a pretentious coffee shop at all. It may have some folding chairs and random outdoor tables but the quality of the experience is always good. I've been coming here for a few years now and I wish there were more places like it these days.

Love it here! Great space for chatting, reading books, studying, and everything else you'd want in a coffee shop. Not to mention the plentiful shows held every week, this is a great cafe.

This place is 100% a vibe. If you're looking for a hidden gem in Columbus, this is it. I got a CSNY vinyl and 2 Archie comics for $19 plus got to see an amazing little jazzy band with my yummy coffee cocktail. A++++