Tasi Cafe

Tasi was brought to my attention one day as I was reading an article on Easy Columbus: The off campus guide.  The person interviewed mentioned it in passing, but since I'm always looking for new breakfast spots around Columbus, I Googled it and found the place tucked away in the heart of the Short North.

Tasi Cafe is owned by Tasi Rigsby of Rigsby's Kitchen.  Having only sampled the breakfast menu, I can only speak of the morning offerings.  Items range from cinnamon challah french toast to Greek scrambled eggs with zucchini, tomato and feta.

Nevertheless, all the food is prepared with the typical "organic" this and "farm-raised that," but the unique flavors make me want to go back time and time again.  Maybe it's the hint of Bolivian.  As an example, French Toast is usually delicious, but it's nothing to write home about.  Even if home is somewhere in France.  They take this breakfast classic to the next level by pouring what is effectively Bananas Foster (butter, sugar and rum coated bananas) over the grilled bread.  Really?  How bad can that be?

*Side note: "French Toast" isn't actually French.  Not even a little bit.  Supposedly it dates back to 4th century Rome.  Who knows.  For the time being, I'll keep telling myself it's actually authentic French goodness. Oh well.  

The Coffee?  Crimson Cup is one of the better cups of coffee in Columbus; leaps and bounds ahead of Starbucks and about equal to Cup-o-Joe.  

Bottom Line: For adventurous types, it's a unique twist on breakfast that will have you coming back to try something new every time. There are more than enough offerings to keep things interesting with each visit.

Try it!

680 North Pearl Street
Columbus, OH  43215-1518