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Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery + Catering

Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery + Catering

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Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery + Catering

A charming café offering artisanal breakfast and lunch in downtown Columbus. Perfect for early dates, featuring house-made pastries, locally-sourced ingredients, and specialty coffee. The bright, trendy space creates an intimate setting for meaningful conversation.

Food quality
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9.25
Service
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9.10
Ambience
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8.75
Value for money
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8.90
Accessibility & Amenities
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9.00
9.02
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
Scores above 9.00 denote the highest quality, signifying the best date night dining experiences.

Public Review Sentiment

306
Google reviews
Guests consistently praise the exceptional food quality, particularly highlighting the breakfast items and pastries. The café receives high marks for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. The mission-driven aspect of supporting human trafficking survivors adds meaningful value to the dining experience.
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Best Times to Visit

Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery + Catering

For an intimate breakfast date, arrive between 8-9 AM on weekdays. Weekend brunch dates are busiest from 10 AM-noon. Early afternoon offers a quieter atmosphere perfect for conversation.
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Buzzing
Saturday 11 AM
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Relaxed
Monday 7 AM
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Category
Cafes
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Cuisine
Café
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Dishes
Avocado Toast
Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Sandwich
Caesar Salad
Monte Cristo
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Price
US $10-20
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Features
Breakfast/Brunch Spot
Casual Dining
Eco-Friendly Practices
Farm-to-Table
Local Brews
Locally Owned
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Lunch Specials
Outdoor Seating
Pet-Friendly
Takeout Available
Trendy/Modern
Wheelchair Accessible
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Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery + Catering
Opening hours
Monday
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Closed

How to get there

By Car Located in downtown Columbus, easily accessible from I-670 or I-71. Take Spring Street exit and head east. The café is located at 123 E Spring St with free parking available in the lot and on street.

Public Transit Several COTA bus lines stop within walking distance. The closest stop is at Spring & 3rd Street, just a short walk from the café.

Ride Share Uber and Lyft services are readily available. Set your destination to 123 E Spring St, Columbus.

Location

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