Welcome to Alchemy Café
At Alchemy Café, we believe in transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Located in Columbus, OH, our women-owned café offers a vibrant mix of vegan delights, from innovative sandwiches to refreshing smoothies. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that not only please the palate but also nourish the body. Our inviting atmosphere is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, with options for takeout, delivery, and private dining. Whether you're enjoying our savory mushroom Bahn Mi or the wholesome kale Caesar salad, every bite at Alchemy Café feels like a delicious step toward a healthier lifestyle. Welcome to your new favorite spot!
- 625 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43215 United States Hotline: (614) 305-7551
Welcome to Alchemy Café, a modern vegan sanctuary located at 625 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH. This delightful café seamlessly blends trendy aesthetics with a passion for wholesome, plant-based cuisine. Alchemy Café is more than just a dining establishment; it’s a vibrant community hub where flavorful, satisfying meals are crafted with care and creativity.
From delectable breakfast options to refreshing smoothies, Alchemy Café caters to a diverse clientele, ensuring that everyone can find something to savor. Their menu features an enticing array of vegan sandwiches, salads, and unique beverages, all made from high-quality ingredients.
- Signature Dishes:
- BLT Sandwich: A delightful twist on a classic, it boasts either traditional or veggie bacon, avocado, fresh greens, and house-made vegan mayo—perfect for any meal of the day.
- Mushroom Bahn Mi: This vegan treat showcases a savory mushroom walnut pâté complemented by refreshing carrots, cilantro slaw, and sriracha aioli, all nestled in a demi baguette.
- Kale Caesar Salad: Packed with flavor, it features crispy lemon chickpeas, cashew parmesan, and a robust cashew Caesar dressing.
- Refreshing Beverages:
- Cold Brew: Sourced from local roaster Brootlegg, this iced delight is topped with vegan cold foam for a creamy finish.
- Pistachio Rose Iced Matcha: A fragrant drink that combines matcha with the nutty essence of pistachio and the floral notes of rose.
- Daily Smoothies: Each smoothie is crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, like the Breakfast Smoothie featuring banana, almond butter, and house-made almond milk.
Alchemy Café exhibits a strong commitment to inclusivity, being a women-owned establishment that welcomes all. The ambiance is casual yet trendy, with outdoor seating options, making it ideal for everything from quick grab-and-go meals to leisurely brunches with friends. The café is equipped with free Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility, ensuring a comfortable experience for all patrons.
Reviews from customers highlight the café's thoughtful approach to food and service. Danielle M. praised the deliciousness of the egg sandwich and smoothie, while Tom C. raved about the refreshing turkey tzatziki sandwich and the delicious, thoughtfully combined salad. Others, like Yae Sul, celebrated Alchemy's beautiful atmosphere, making it perfect for studying and relaxing as you enjoy standout dishes like the lox toast.
Given its diverse menu and inviting environment, Alchemy Café stands out as a beacon for health-conscious food lovers in Columbus. Whether you're seeking a light lunch or a sophisticated brunch, this café promises a delightful experience that emphasizes quality, creativity, and care in every bite. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials and catering options for your next gathering.
So if you’re in the area and craving nutritious vegan fare, make sure to visit Alchemy Café. You might just find your new favorite spot!

Had a great experience at Alchemy Cafe this past weekend. I had never been to this cafe before but when I was on my way home, I looked up places to get coffee which I don't drink but I wanted some kind of breakfast food and this cafe did NOT disappoint. The cafe is out a gym and it is an easy grab and go as well as made to order. I ordered two items, a smoothie and sandwich. The smoothie I got was the Breakfast Smoothie that comes with banana, blueberries, almond butter, oats, ohio maple syrup, housemade almond milk. It was delicious and would definitely get again. I also an Egg Sandwich that comes with vegetarian, egg souffle, havarti, zesty cashew cream, arugula, focaccia. Both very good and would definitely get again. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more smoothies in the future.

The salad was chopped which I love in a salad. The candied pecans and maple pecan goat cheese on top were out of this world mixed with the cabbage, kale, and sweet potato squash was def an amazing bite. We added smoked salmon to it and it was just kind of the cherry on top of the Sunday if you will. Added avocado as well. If I had to say something negative, I'd say that the dressing to dry ingredients was off. It was a bit dry. But very yummy. The turkey tzatziki sandwich was SOOOOOOO good. Refreshing, and super flavorful. Loved the honey and the cucumbers with the micro greens feta spread, man of man did it hit the spot on all levels. We also had some of the pesto avocado toast and it was so yummy we ate it before we could snap a photo haha. I will say, it was a bit pricey for the relaxed setting vibe of the brand and decor, but you get what you pay for so it was high quality fresh ingredient's and it was certainly delicious.

absolutely love the smoothie bowls here!! you order when you walk up and you can get this order to go or there is a decent about of seating options if you'd like to stick around. the staff was very kind and helpful when my friend was debating on what to get and the food comes out pretty fast as well. the place itself is super cute inside! highly recommend checking out alchemy!! there is also parking outside the cafe.

I hadn't been to Alchemy Cafe in probably 5 years. I went with my partner and friend from out of town for a light lunch. I had the Banh Mi, which was on great crunchy bread, had a bit of heat, lots of fresh micro greens, and was a generous portion. It was a bit pricey ($13) but most sandwiches are in the 10-15 range these days. Sign up for their rewards account when you pay to save money on subsequent purchases. My partner has the egg sandwich, which had a great sriracha mayo and fantastic focaccia style bread. It was also an excellent portion and a bit more affordable ($9.5). The pistachio matcha latte (that comes with oat milk) was flavorful but a bit sweet for our tastes. The best news is anyone who is dairy free or has a dairy allergy has a ton of options on the coffee/latte menu. No need to add the extra $1 or more for oat milk like other coffee shops. Overall, I enjoyed the freshness, portions, and friendly service we received and will definitely be back.

Love coming here for a short atmosphere change for studying. It's a cute environment that I can get with done in with gear drinks and food, outlets and WiFi so there's a lot going for me to study here. Smooth music! The food here though is really solid. I love their lox toast and avocado toast! The lox toast comes with avocado already! Their smoked Salmon on it is phenomenal and it's got that lovely crunch where it's still soft enough and not hard but has crunchy. my friends have gotten the egg sandwich which looks amazing and I was told was amazing and soft with that soufflé egg so I will def get that next time!

Great. I go all the time. I'm a regular... they still don't know my name tho or seem to recognize me when I go in but I still need to eat here sometimes. I've had almost everything. My top favorites; BLT *add a fried egg. you'll thank yourself later for listening. Sweet potato fries Mixed protein balls in their to-go area Breakfast 2 shake *with plant based protein I also like the kale salad They have new seasonal things a lot. The to-go fridge is always stocked. If you want lunch order ASAP or it may take awhile and they close at 3... More on the pricey side.. and everyone who eats here knows it. We have a running joke, that we can only eat here on pay day ! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Go an enjoy!

I can't say enough about alchemy. They set the bar across Cbus for fresh healthy drinks and smoothies. I don't get down often to this location but anytime I'm near I'm headed to Alchemy. It's so good that even my two kiddos ask to get smoothies there and I know it's healthy for them. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and products....and they seem genuinely happy! They were a huge help with guiding the choices in our most recent visit.