• Interior, seating area
  • Interior, tables and seats
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Cafe Elena

About Us

Cafe Elena is a family-owned European-inspired cafe and restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, fresh pastries, specialty cakes, and weekend dinner service. Since opening in 2020, Cafe Elena has become a warm and welcoming place for guests to enjoy homemade food, handcrafted desserts, and memorable dining experiences made with care. At the heart of Cafe Elena is Miss Elena’s passion for cooking and baking, along with Lana’s dedication to creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere where every guest feels like family. Our menu blends European comfort, modern brunch favorites, signature crepes, savory breakfast dishes, fresh baked goods, and thoughtfully prepared meals inspired by family tradition.In addition to our daytime cafe favorites, Cafe Elena offers dinner service on Friday and Saturday evenings. Our weekend dinner experience features refined entrées, shareable light bites, wine, craft beer, and the relaxing sound of live jazz music in an intimate restaurant setting. It is the perfect place for a date night, dinner with friends, a special celebration, or a relaxing evening out in Columbus.Whether you are visiting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and dessert, or weekend dinner with live jazz, Cafe Elena brings together European flavors, family hospitality, and a cozy neighborhood dining experience.

About Elena

While still living in her native Russia, Elena spent more than 35 years as a professional chef cook, and baker in a variety of restaurants. Her list of recipes has expanded since then, especially after moving to the US.

Elena started by cooking and baking for friends and family, then her passion inspired her to start her own business in Columbus, OH. She wants to satisfy the diverse cravings of her customers, so if a particular menu offering is getting good reviews, Elena makes it more frequently.

She can dish up just about everything, from high-end European-style wedding cakes to decadent tortes and sweet table displays. With a cooking style that is light, she focuses on using fine-quality and natural ingredients that make the flavors of her creations stand out.

Elena has developed a vast repertoire after working in the culinary industry for more than 30 years. In all the pastries she created and dishes she made over the course of her career, she channels her experiences as she continues on creating her own style and taste.

About Lana

Lana, Elena’s daughter, loves to cook and has dedicated her time to doing what she is passionate about. Just like her mother, she aims to make people happy by serving them a variety of healthy dishes inspired by international flavors.