I really enjoyed this coffee shop. It has a very chill and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is very helpful and attentive to the quality they are putting out. I have been here a couple times and both experiences were great.

Great atmosphere with very kind staff and delicious coffee. Came in right before they were about to close and they were very nice and accommodating. Got the last of their light roast for the day and it was so good!

Cute lil local spot, with a lovely interior, plenty of books, instruments, AND delicious coffee

Local favorite for my family and I. Such a favorite, my wife and I had a small wedding ceremony there. The staff was so accommodating and theyre always so friendly. We love this staple in our community.Photos from our wedding at Third Ways recently renovated space, by Betsy Jane Photography.

Excellent customer service. Excellent coffee. Outstanding muffins. For me the only downside was that I think the place smells like cats but I guess thats not such a bad thing if you like cats....

Very comfy space. Good coffee too.

I love Third Way! The vibes in this place are so comfy cozy, and the folks who work here are super kind. Its always a treat to visit. :)

My favorite coffee shop spot! Even after moving away, I make sure to visit third way and check out the books each time i’m home. Lovely, welcoming atmosphere.

Very cute shop with an industrial but very friendly and neighborhood coffee shop feel. Chai tea latte was well spiced and the cappuccino had good flavor. Seating inside and picnic tables outside.

An absolute gem of the west side. Tim and his team provide amazing quality coffee and customer service every single time I visit.. and they play chill hop on occasion. 10/10 recommend every coffee drinker from Columbus to visit.So thankful to have a great locally owned coffee shop in the Hilltop community.

Love this place! A wonderful place to sit down with a friend and a cup of coffee!

Nice people and good coffee ❤️

Delicious Raspberry Latte and a very nice price too! They are very close to my job(not a good thing). So it makes it nice when I need a boost in the am. Nice cozy and rustic atmosphere, coffee beans for sale from local roasters, and sponsor local musicians from time to time.

I just moved here from Florida. Im so Happy I was walking somewhere and walked by this Coffee Shop. I found my New Coffee Spot.I ordered A Caramel Creme Brulee Cortado DELICIOUS

Kind staff, quick service, simple menu, good humored crowd, all these are a constant staple at the Third Waj Café.

I had a vanilla cappuccino there and Ill tell you it tasted very burnt

Fast service. Nice place next to the art gallery

Great family owned coffee shop.Friendly people and once a month they have a social dancing event

Good coffee with a cozy atmosphere, not to mention the kickass mural

Yumyum coffee and really friendly service

Highly recommend the maple cinnamon oat milk latte

Favorite coffee shop hands down on the westside! So cute & cozy. They have the best signature lattes- highly recommend! Also, if youre looking for cool artwork to purchase made by local artist this is the place youll find it!

Had a wonderfully made mocha early in the morning, plus the relaxing atmosphere made the whole experience a good time. Definitely coming back again

Perfect little cozy local coffee shop with a great staff and atmosphere.

Delicious coffee. Bit of wait due to conversations. Will go back.

A lovely little coffee shop. Great place to take a stroll to if you are within walking distance. Lots of seating areas, board games and a library of books. Fair prices, good portions.

Cute little independent treasure with wonderful coffee and a super friendly barista/owner. Space to work, meet, and chill. Highly recommend!

Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop, made the top 10 list in Columbus. Service is impeccable. Not a coffee drinker, but the peppermint hot cocoa is delightful! Not your average hot chocolate. Its become my $4 a day habit.

Very relaxing and charming coffee shop great for reading, studying and good conversation. Youll find yourself weaving through the bookshelves for a good read or a cozy spot. I had their iced white mocha and it was delicious!

Super cute place for a Sunday meeting. Nice atmosphere and inviting staff.

Daves typical was amazing and person making it was super nice and friendly. ❤️❤️❤️

Great little west side coffee place, offering Roosefelt beans. Every time Ive been here my cortado was made to perfection. Very friendly staff who know what theyre doing.

Intimate urban gathering place, the perfect location to catch up with friends and neighbors. New and vintage vinyl on the turntable and eclectic selection of books on the shelves. Oh yeah, the locally-roasted coffee is great, too!

The staff were amicable. The coffee was reasonably priced and tasted great. The environment was nice and relaxing. The service was reasonably fast. Id go back and recommend Third Way Café.

Super cute little place. Coffee is absolutely wonderful!

The service was great I will go again

Coffee was fantastic. Ambiance was great. Owner friendly.

They do have take out coffee

Great first impression, could have used more books....

Loved the matcha tea latte with blueberry!!

Might taste great if i could actually find the place

This place has enough charm to make me overlook the coffee and then they go and produce incredible drinks as well. end-to-end, a perfect experience.

This place is pure magic. Love the atmosphere and the staff are beyond amazing. If I could have this everyday I would.

A cozy, hidden goody on the West side of Columbus. Coffee is heavenly and only $2 flat charge for the day - ummm can you say coffee heaven😂. The only hesitation with completing this review is that itll no longer be my secret 😭.

Great local coffee and atmosphere!

Tasty, homey, local. What else is there to say? Check them out!

Pleasant cafe. Love the community vibe, evidenced by the constant greetings of familiar faces and the plethora of small and deep talk. The coffee is good, too.

My favorite coffee shop hands down here in Columbus! I always make it a priority to have all of my business meetings at Third Way Cafe.Tim, Nick & Andrew are very knowledgeable and welcoming to those who are new to the coffee world (me). Another great aspect of this location is the amount and diversity of books!Overall a great environment and atmosphere. I recommend to any individual, family or business professionals! 😎👍🏻

Great coffee in a friendly, caring, comfortable environment! So thankful for this gem in the Hilltop, as they seek to combine community with change for the good. Chai and mocha lattes are the best!!!

Great coffee, staff, and place!

Rustic look and great coffe! Great people working there!

Outstanding community focused Coffee Shop. Comfortable meeting space available for rental.

Awesome environment with books, board games, piano, and free wi-fi...and great coffee!

Great atmosphere inside with great coffee! Not to mention a great mission

Great folks running the place, very friendly! Coffee is amazing as well. Its a neat, cozy cafe that is fit for someone looking to work or have a casual meeting. Love the academic atmosphere that the cafe has, books all around with plenty of tables and outlets. I recommend!

A new casual, yet trendy place to grab coffee and a desert in a very underserved area of Columbus. Still under expansion and getting better every day!

Great, locally-owned shop with really good coffee

Great coffee and excellent customer service!

I like the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Not a coffee expert admittedly but the coffee is one of my favorites in Columbus.

Atmosphere. Service. Quality of product. All is on point.

The cafe was clean and welcoming. The barista was friendly and the coffee was delicious. Will definitely be coming back!

Best coffee in town. Owner is always friendly and smiling. Love this little hidden treasure.

Good atmosphere, guy is nice, they have good music (i.e. Khalid) :)

My finance and I are moving to the neighborhood. We stopped by to give it a try to see what it was all about. The staff was friendly, the space was cozy, and the coffee was delicious. It sort of gave me a Coffee Table vibe (if anyone remember it from the Short North). I love the amount of books and records. The coffee menu isnt extensive, but you dont need extensive, if youre making a good coffee. Im glad we went and its definitely a place we are looking forward to frequenting when we move.

Great place fast service

Such a cute little coffee shop! Wonderful local business. I love the walls filled with books (which you can buy), cozy seating area and some board games. The music that they have in the background is 🔥. This is a gem on the west side.

I just moved into the area and honestly Im a bit apprehensive to the area. The proprietor of this establishment, which I didnt get the name of, was polite, easy going, and honestly incredibly pleasant. He put me in a good mood and made me feel at home. When other customers came in it was obvious they were at home, regulars, and felt just as awesomely about him. The establishment itself is homey, well kept, and inviting. The meals they offer, while good tasting, arent quite worth the price but the coffee is fantastic. I could easily see myself come here Sunday morning with my wife and just chill or an hour or so without any problems at all.

Excellent coffee personally made for you each and every time!!

So many rave reviews we had to check it out. But we were disappointed. Two stars: very chill atmosphere, board games, books, love the vibe. Ordered an iced mocha and an iced vanilla latte. Zero coffee and/or espresso. The latte was pure white and tasted like vanilla milk and the mocha was a nice chocolate milk...for $8 total. We drove our milk home and made coffee to add to it. I wanted to leave just 1 star but the atmosphere saved it from that fate. Either way, we won’t be going back.

Fantastic atmosphere! I loved the music they were playing. Felt very comfortable and the coffee was excellent. I am going to make it a goal to come back and spend more of my day there next time. Thank you for the great start to my day!

I really liked the atmosphere of the shop and the barista, Tim, was super sweet! I didnt stay very long since I was kind of in a hurry but this is definitely a diamond in the rough. I didnt have the opportunity to ask if they roast any of their own beans, but they also had for sale beans from some local shops like Roosevelt Cafe and One Line Coffee. Whatever drip coffee they had was solid. Lots of old decor and table space! I was able to park right on the street in front of the shop which was nice too.

Great coffee place

I was not sure about the place when a friend suggested meeting there. But I love the ambience and coziness of the place. I will definitely go back.

Third Way Cafe and Tim are awesome. Very cool vibe. My cold brew was delicious. Will have my book, THE GIFT OF THE UBI for sale there, too! Thank you.

My every morning espresso. Great people!

All coffee lovers in Columbus need to try Third Way Café. I love the stores mission and how they help dignify those that society casts aside. You wont regret going to Third Way Café.

Today was my first time here, but it already left such an impression that I wish I could give it a sixth star. The manager is the most friendly person Ive ever ordered coffee from, the cold brew and the seasonal Steinbeck (which my partner got) were delicious, and the atmosphere is great, not to mention the lovely reading room in the back. It matters so little to me that it takes us 25 minutes to drive there—we will be back very soon!

Third Way Cafe is killing it!They were a cozy little spot with all-day drip coffee on my first visit, but now theyve gone all in with espresso drinks. Plus they have inherited a library from Acorn books! This is Columbuss coziest coffee shop now. I love coming with the family to have coffee and play board games.

Delicious brew, tasty lattes and a staff who cares. Come down to Third Way Café for a coffee, stay for the ambiance. Games galore!

Cute little coffee shop with great coffee! Friendly staff :)

I really like the Third Way cafe. Always has great coffee... Interesting books and a varied venue. Tonight I listened to Rough and Tumble...a great folk duo with multiple instruments and original songs. Had a great time.

Lovely place to grab a coffee and hang out. Provides friendly service, nice music, books, and board games. The coffee is very good and sold at a fair price, Its a place I would like to return to.

Very cool vibes! My co-worker told me about the place, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The place is awesome!

The second time I went there, they knew exactly what I ordered and said they were happy to have me back. THAT is quick! So friendly, and it really improves your day when you go.

Best coffee ever!

This is a great little gem. The organization has a great cause. The manager Tim is a really good guy and I am happy to have had the chance to get to know him from going in.

Third Way Cafe does things differently. They provide both fresh coffee and atmosphere, but what they really do goes beyond just their fantastic service. They are a fair-chance employer designed to change the world. They work with Coffee Crafters Academy to help break the cycle of recidivism through helping inmates get and retain jobs. They also have a passion for books. They use profits in their bookshop to give books to inmates. They are also deeply involved in the community in Columbus west side and put on events. If you want to support a business that really gives back to the community, ditch your old chain, and come here!

Stopped in this shop for a coffee on my way traveling back to Toledo. One of the best latte’s I’ve had. Wish I would’ve gotten two for myself :)

Great coffee! Fun space to hang out or study. Their purpose and mission is awesome.

This quirky little coffee shop is hidden gem. They serve great coffee for a great price in a cozy space where you can sit and relax.

An incredibly cozy cafe run by a wonderful guy who really is taking positive actions toward serving his community. Plus they serve One Line coffee which is the best!

Nice little up and coming cafe. Check out their website to get a sense of what this place is about. Dont expect fancy drinks or even food (yet?). Its self-serve coffee and hot water for tea or hot chocolate. Theres a $2 cover charge and you can sit and drink as much as you want. Lately theres been a brunch option (a food truck) on Saturday, which was pretty good. You can sit inside, eat your brunch, drink coffee, and chat or play board games.

Nice, cozy neighborhood spot! Local coffee and treats available. Great place to meet up or enjoy on your own. Books and games were fun too and kept my young neice & daughter entertained.

Great coffee, you feel like family, your a remembered face, and they sometimes remember your order😁

A little, but busy shop I almost missed from the street. They carry One Line espresso here and its prepared very, very well. Props for having non-dairy milk options!

A breath of fresh air to have this in the area. Awesome staff and a great mission. Keep up the great work!

Went here at the suggestion of and with my daughter, who lives a block away. Really enjoyed by coffee, and all of the books that are there for viewing or purchase. Nice little place that you should visit.

We enjoyed our visit. They have a great selection of coffee and the service was great. We enjoyed our latte and cold brew. The place is comfortable and cozy. The barista was very knowledgeable and worked with us on recommending a caffeinated beverage we would enjoy, and we did!

Update: Espresso is here!The store added a library of books to read on site or to purchase. If you want a bite to eat, youll need to bring your own. Unless a food truck is parked out front.This is mostly a meeting and gathering space rather than a cafe. Drinks on hand were coffee in airpots and a selection of teas. The staff member indicated that espresso and an expanded drink menu is in the works to arrive in the summer of 2018. Ill probably revisit then to get decent espresso in the neighborhood.This place is in its infancy, and Im hoping it grows into a successful business.

Great coffee! Great atmosphere! Great service! Thanks for putting an honest to goodness coffee shop in the neighborhood!