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The Thurman Cafe
- Restaurants
- Columbus, OH
About this business
This beloved cafe is known for their giant burgers. Served with a heaping side of fries, their masterful creations range from the ever-popular Thurmanator, the Macedonian, Jaeger Burger and many more. Mouth watering sides include plenty of fried options like pretzel bites, burrito bites, and pizza rolls. They even go all out on their fries that are served with sauces, toppings and even gravy. And that's just the tip of the iceberg for the menu! For a giant-sized appetite, visit this Columbus favorite.
Location details
183 Thurman Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43206, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
The best! – Okay, I have now been there 7 times now, and there is no discussion about, these burgers are the best! Huge patties cooked the way you want it. The Macedonian, the Big TC, and the Jonnie burgers are just a few of the exclusive line of unique burgers only to be had at Thurmans. Yes, some burgers do not come with fries, but that's probably a good thing, because you may not have room for them! And if do order them, then come in a huge basket at a great price. And yes there is a wait. Why do you think that is? Its be... read more
What is the fuss all about? – I had waited a few years to make the trip to the famed Thurman Cafe. I'd heard mixed reviews from my co-workers about the place, but after the Man vs Food episode at the Thurman, I figured it it would surely be worth a try. First of all, we were told the wait was going to be an hour; on a Saturday at 5 PM. This is to be expected, given the popularity and the size of the restaurant, so we decided to wait. We got lucky and found some seats at the bar; so our wait was only about 30 minutes between ... read more
Best Burger in the city! – Look folks, if you want to be seated immediately and are expecting a fine dining experience....go somewhere else. But, If you want a pub dining experience the likes of which you will not encounter again, then the Thurman is for you. First off, this place gets slammed! the wait can be quite long. But that's a testament to how much people love it. Unfortunately the city will not allow them to expand their seating (parking restraints). My advice? If you don't want to wait too long, come during non din... read more
GREATEST FOOD ON THE PLANET – Simply GREAT service! This is the best place on earth for a home cooked burger!
Great time and Great food. – I went to Thurman Cafe on a sunday afternoon and it was very busy. Football was on all the televisions. After being seated at the bar the the service was excellent and the food was great. I got the Thurmanator which is hugh and I could not eat it all. My girlfriend got the Western burger. We both love the food and the enviroment. I would go back today.
I totally agree-STAY AWAY!! – I have to say, as a newcomer to Columbus, I was very excited about trying the Thurman Cafe. Boy was I disappointed!!! LONG wait, greasy, overcooked average burger. Not to mention terrible service. If this is the best Columbus has to offer in the burger catagory, you people are VERY unlucky. I know employee/shill chris1961 will make some nasty comment, so bring it on. BTW chris, why is your response to all the unhappy people the same? Columbus has SOOO many great restaurants, why would anyone was... read more
Ignore the Man vs. Food hype. – Went here for my son's birthday since we had all heard all the hype about it, primarily from Man vs. Food. Must say though, I was not impressed. It was very hot, they said their air was not working. The service was not good, took forever to get drink refills. After we ordered it took about 45 minutes to get our food. We all got burgers. I really couldn't figure out what made these "special". I can make a much, much better burger than this one. I ordered mine well-done, it wasn't. The tomatoes ... read more
Rude service, excruciating wait – I would loved to have tried the burgers, but I never got the chance. Arriving at 5 PM with tickets for a 7 PM Clippers game, my family and I were told that there would be a 30 minute wait. Satisfied that we could still eat there and get to the game, we waited. And waited, and waited, and waited. 30 minutes turned into 60, and after they started seating people who arrived after us (and who put their names on the list after us), we had to leave. I don't expect I'll ever be going back.
Amazing Food Thurman's has the best hamburgers in the city. Probably in the state for that matter. Food portions are large and they don't skimp on the food. Also, the staff is very friendly. The food and the staff easily get 5 stars. However, the seating, waiting room, signing yourself in to be seated, the usual long wait to be seated, and the cramp dining area do not get 5 stars. If you can make it outside the normal lunch, dinner, and busy times, then definitely go. If you can only make it during these times, go somewhere ... read more
Frequently asked questions about The Thurman Cafe
How is The Thurman Cafe rated?
The Thurman Cafe has a 4.6 star rating with 6,515 reviews.
When is The Thurman Cafe open?
The Thurman Cafe is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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