Stav’s Diner

Reviews

• Michael U.

  star star star star star 9 July 2026

  This has now moved up to my favorite diner in Columbus.  So good.  What's better than having a handsome guy cook you breakfast.  Nothing.  Stav is charming, great at what he does and so sincere.  He greeted everyone as they walked in the door while he was cooking.  
  Charlie is wonderfully awesome also.  
  I had the special omelette which was delicious.  I topped it off with sausage gravy because...well sausage gravy.
  The hash browns are a perfect combo of crispy on the outside and flavorful.  
  I don't know why I haven't been more.  That is changing as of today.

• Dani W.

  star star star star star_border 3 July 2026

  This place was pretty good, but definitely only works for small groups. There were no more than 10 tables, and I don't think any fit more than 2 people, plus counter seating around the grill area.
  
  The breakfast menu was simple but complete, with many options for a la carte items as well. Eggs, breakfast meats, toast, pancakes, and French toast were the staples, with a few sides as well. Lunch is also served here, with several sandwiches among the offerings.
  
  Everything was good and clearly made in-house. It took a little while to get our food but the place was busy as it was Sunday, and the staff is just a few folks so you'll have that. Everything was hot and fresh when it arrived and the server and hostess were both friendly  and helpful. You pay on the way out.
  
  This is a small, family-owned diner with classic food.

• J D.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 21 June 2026

  I gave it one star for my most recent visit.  Don't get me wrong, I love this place.  Everyone has been friendly and attentive.  The food is always fresh and tasty.  The diner is always clean.  
  This last visit upset me and I honestly wasn't sure if I'd right this review but I feel like that's the only way this will get any attention.
  I went in one day on my break to get breakfast to go.  I sat by the door waiting for my order and people watched (not the people eating that's rude). At some point quite a few people came to the register at once to pay.  Once they were all taken care of one of the waitresses began to count out the drawer.  It seemed like she licked about 15 of her fingers to separate the bills.  TWICE I watched her lick her fingers as she did this and sneezed a couple of times as well.  My face at the time .  I looked at the two people eating their breakfast on either side of the register they seemed to not be bothered.  If you've been in Stav's you know there are seats right by the register so I thought that was pretty inconsiderate of her.  
  Once she was done counting the money she starts walking towards the back.  Thinking that she's going to wash her hands before she does anything else.  She doesn't!  There are a couple of plates on the counter waiting to be served.  She stops and picks up some butters and drops them right on the plates and serves the people their food with those same nasty ass fingers.  On the way back she still didn't stop to wash her hands.  
  I should have said something then and there absolutely.  I was just very shocked by what I saw.  Because my food was packed by the owner I just grabbed it and left.  She asked if I wanted forks or anything. I kept saying no.  I honestly couldn't even enjoy my food once I got it.  I barely ate.  I've never seen anything like it.  Stav's has always been pretty great.  When we want home cooked breakfast that's where we go but that experience had my stomach so turned I'm not sure I'll be back.

• Caroline S.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  Stav's is located next to the Panera Bread on Broad St. Parking is limited up front so I had to park in the back. The inside is pretty small, with maybe 6 tables or so and then a countertop with barstools. We went at 10 am on a Saturday and there was no wait but as we were leaving we saw a small line. Be aware that there might be a line since the restaurant is so small.
  
  There is only one cook for the restaurant but we didn't have to wait too long for our food despite the restaurant being full. Our waitress was very friendly. One thing to be aware of is that they don't do 'to-go' orders. The waitress explained the reason to me though I didn't quite understand, but just wanted to make others aware.
  
  For my meal I ordered the gyro omelette (gyro meat, onions, feta cheese) with no onions and it was SO good! My only wish is that there was a bit more gyro meat inside. Regardless though, the meat was super flavorful and I've never had feta in an omelette but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

• Emily G.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  Cute little hole in the wall diner that serves breakfast and lunch. His menu is simple but everything is delicious. My fiancé and I will definitely be back!