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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Tea house

Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space. People often mention coffee, good, order, staff, shop, great, drink, delicious, nice, friendly,


Address

15 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, United States

Website

www.sweetwaterscafe.com

Contact

+1 614-725-1771

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (106 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (26) good (18) order (11) staff (11) shop (11) great (9) drink (8) delicious (7) nice (7) friendly (7)
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  • 5/5 M F. 2 years ago on Google • 171 reviews
    Ordered for delivery and I love how much attention and care they put into packaging my order. The green tea was perfect, not too sweet but creamy and flavorful. Ordered a pretzel bun turkey and cheese and it was delicious! Thanks for making my morning 😊 🍵
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent L. 5 months ago on Google • 627 reviews
    8/10! Some items are impressive. My roommates really like ice dragons. Mocha flavor was not sweet without cream. OSU students and staff have 10% discount.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rida A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful little cafe with good coffee and good food! My coffee was rich and flavorful and the breakfast sandwich I had hit the spot. I also had a slice of caramel apple pie and that was heavenly! I actually spilled my drink and the staff were so nice about it--they made me a new one and cleaned up the spill! Wonderful cafe, I will be coming here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melika S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee around campus. try dragon eye if you have something due and need to stay awake! I love latte and they have a reward system so you get a free drink once in a while. There are plenty of seats to chat and work as well. I have tried pastries but they look awesome.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay M. 5 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Really liked sweet waters while walking around. Perfect spot near campus and a good shop menu with very friendly a good staff. I did Kinda wish to see a London fog option but hey, can’t win them all. But what you can do Is check them out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 White & Gray M. 3 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Nice chill atmosphere, filled with wonderful flavors in the air. I recommend the ginger lemon tea, great to help digest a meal afterwards. The pecan coffee cake was a great pair with the tea.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ami A. 11 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    I stopped in for a latte on my way out of town. Decided on the strawberry rose with oat milk. I was not disappointed. Also the pastries looked so good, but I didn’t try those.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily W. 11 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Tried this place on a whim because I wanted a good bagel. The coffee is what surprised me. I order a dreamy and it was delicious! Not bitter at all! For a coffee and bagel for $6 you can't beat it! The staff was friendly as well I'll be a returning customer 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KayLa 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! French Vietnamese au Lait and Lemon bar. Friendly service and tasty treats.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terressa S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was nearby for an appointment and decided to sit for a bit. The service was quick, and the staff very friendly and helpful. My drink came out fast and tasted amazing (it was a caramel latte or something I can’t remember the name 😅), and I was able to sit and enjoy the environment while waiting for my appointment (the chairs are actually very comfortable!). And although there were a lot of people coming and going, with lots of chatter, the scenery and vibe never changed. I definitely give them five stars and would recommend anyone to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abby 1 year ago on Google
    Girl, I need this coffee shop to be in Pittsburgh, because I'd be there all the time. We stopped here while visiting family in Columbus, and it was straight fire. The coffee was SO fresh and good, and they had homemade pastries from a local bakery. We got scratch-made blueberry poptarts, and I swear it was the best pastry I've ever had. My husband brews beer and they had growlers for sale, so we bought one and got it filled with cold brew! I only drink black hot coffee, but I gave the cold brew a try and was surprised at how much I liked it. Absolutely phenomenal place; 10/10.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Allison D. 1 year ago on Google
    Witnessed the owner tell the workers to keep using milk with a 5-26-2022 date that was left out at room temperature. It's 5-30-2022 today. Also waited over 20 minutes for my mobile order that said 5 to 8 minutes because the owner made the worker prioritize his order over everyone else's. No longer going to this place. Edited for a typo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elise W. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered drinks here from Uber eats, and I was a little hesitant that our order wouldn’t match how amazing everything looked in the photos, but everything came as pictured and tasted just as delicious!! I would definitely recommend ordering from here - the Italian sodas, iced dragons and macaroons were especially good, and our dog loved the pup cup!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 uriah m. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little coffee shop better prices and quality compared to Starbucks plus they have gluten free and vegan products definitely will be going back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zara S. 3 years ago on Google
    If this place had a drive through window I would be broke. Every single employee I have spoke with there as been incredibly kind and friendly. And their drink options have something for everyone, the "Starbucks crowd" or the "local only" all have reason to be there and will find something they like.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melissa R. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a cute little coffee shop hidden away an a side street. I love the atmosphere, the abundance of outlets, the tea, and the super nice workers there who are more than willing to give you drink suggestions if you ask. I just wish they had more food options, but I am still likely to have some breakfast or lunch at home and then head over here to do work for a few hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David G. 4 years ago on Google
    Don’t get me wrong, the prices seem fair and the drink I got (some sort of frozen strawberry lemonade) was quite pleasant on a hot July day. The thing is, I wanted to like this place more than I did. There’s a noncommittal atmosphere to the place—the music clashes with the chill coffee shop vibe, and the metal of the tables made the place feel colder. Also, an awful metallic shrieking began to emanate intermittently from the back room about twenty minutes in, and I left to get away from it. Hopefully just a broken dish washer? Assuming that gets fixed soon, this place has a lot of potential. They just need to build a culture around themselves so they can stand apart from the other coffee shops in town. The location is great, and seating is plentiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sophie W. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Got there 35 minutes before close and was told I couldn’t order any of their espresso beverages because they were shut down for the night. Got a tea instead which was good but not what I wanted. Barista was nice about everything, but still disappointed. I work third shift and was excited to find a location open later :/

  • 4/5 Maggie S. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Great coffee and nice atmosphere- just a little short staffed. Online ordering on website said eta was 5-8 minutes but took about a half hour. Not the baristas fault- they were hustling. Just a long wait.

  • 3/5 L. W. 3 years ago on Google
    Cold brew coffee was legit; breakfast biscuit sandwich was not.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great coffee shop! I had the "dreamy" cold brew (vanilla cream) and an excellent lemon bar. Service was quick. Definitely worth a try.

  • 5/5 Arman B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, nice employees. I wished no COVID otherwise imagined more crowds

  • 5/5 Dawson E. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic coffee and very sweet staff. Will definitely have to stop by again!

  • 5/5 Damian D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite coffee shops here in Columbus. Always greeted by friendly staff! Fresh coffee, baked goods, and more! Highly recommend this place looking for a good cup of coffee without having to pay Starbucks prices !

  • 5/5 Osric W. 1 year ago on Google
    I personally love it here. Free Wifi available, coffee is cheap and delicious, and outlets everywhere. A good place to study or meet with very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Navid M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice and warm greeting the cafe is also very clean and cozy

  • 5/5 Zeshan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Best caffeine spot on campus

  • 3/5 Olivia W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good pastries, coffee and drinks are pretty good. Atmosphere is a little odd, the music is really loud so it's hard to study or have a conversation sometimes.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Coffee without vinegar? Can’t beat that!

  • 3/5 amber W. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s really a shame that the food and drinks are so good but the staff is so heinously rude. The person who took my order with the butterfly tattoo on their neck was so rude from beginning to end. I usually order from door dash but decided to come in person today to check out the shop. Never again will I even order from here, I know I’m not owed anything from someone, even politeness, but to go out of your way to be rude someone that is being kind to you is shameful.

  • 5/5 Alyssa T. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered through grubhub and it was so good. I got a vanilla oat milk latte over ice and a bacon egg and cheese biscuit, both were delicious. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to come in person.

  • 5/5 Dillon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee shop on campus. The creme caramel is sooooooo good.

  • 2/5 Mr. F. 3 years ago on Google
    🤷🏽‍♂️

  • 5/5 Cordelia S. 2 years ago on Google
    I come to work remotely at sweetwaters at least once a week. It’s never too loud and Kristen the manager is super sweet! A great example of good leadership.

  • 5/5 Vengeful W. 3 years ago on Google
    Unique with specialty coffees

  • 4/5 C.driggus The B. 4 years ago on Google
    Crème Caramel was delicious!

  • 5/5 artisunknown 4 years ago on Google
    Chill atmosphere and a large variety of items!

  • 4/5 Tina B. 4 years ago on Google
    Too pricey

  • 5/5 Viv 4 years ago on Google
    Their Thai Tea is the best!!!

  • 5/5 Samantha K. 4 years ago on Google
    Super cute coffee shops with delicious vegan options. Those poptarts??? AMAZING. Coffee was good too & they had milk alternatives! They also have cute stickers and buttons available - gonna have to buy me one next time bc they are hella cute. Great service, great food, great atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Lizz B. 4 years ago on Google
    The drinks here are amazing, and the service is great!

  • 5/5 Miranda P. 3 years ago on Google • 1 review
    The drinks here are so good! The staff is very friendly and helpful. In terms of accessibility there are handicap bathrooms available in the back and low tables, for wheelchair users for example. The staff also offered help ordering off the menu should we need it. Overall, it’s a great coffee shop and a great atmosphere!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gracy F. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    First time I went I waited 15mins in line (there were two people ahead of me with short orders) for them to tell me they couldn’t take card because of the Wi-Fi. Second time I came an hour before close, same barista. She told me they couldn’t make blended drinks because they’d already washed their blenders. I’ve worked in a coffee shop and a smoothie shop, you’re not supposed to turn down an order because you don’t want to do dishes. Washed or not, an hour before close is way too early to turn down an order. Disappointed Edit: manager emailed me and took care of it, very quick and was super nice, handled the situation well, even offered me a free drink!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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