Parable Coffee

I love Parable. By far my favorite coffee shop in Columbus. Beautiful shop and they have a really unique menu. They usually have some variations of espresso tonics which I love (pictured). Great espresso and pour over options as well from some of the best roasters. If you are a coffee nerd like me you’ll like this place. They also have a lot of tea and matcha options if you aren’t a coffee person. Great place for a date!

Best coffee shop in Columbus!!! And great cause — gratuity is built into pricing and there is a pay what you can option to make coffee more accessible. A special place with special coffee and special people! All the staff is wonderful and so many unique drinks on the menu. Plus tons of seating!

Easily the best coffee in Columbus. The atmosphere is great, the people are so kind and welcoming (love you Jeffrey!), and the gratuity free concept is so cool. The price is more than worth it when you consider all that you’re paying for, and frankly it would be impossible not to feel better walking out than you did walking in. (The lavender latte is an out-of-body experience if you need a recommendation). Thank you guys for being a genuine bright spot in my weekly routine

Beautiful space with fantastic high-quality drinks and INSANE pastries. Their pastry chef is beyond talented, and they offer such beautiful and creative creations (drinks and pastries alike) that can be appreciated by their art form alone -- but somehow they're also just as tasty as they are beautiful. How is that possible? (Follow them on Instagram to keep up with all the new pastry offerings -- they offer a new croissant flavor to try almost every weekend.)

All served in a stunning, chill space to boot. There's a reason why there's often a line out the door on any random weekday. It's a must visit.

Beautiful place, with delicious food and drinks. Everything’s perfect, great area to come, chat, and study, plus staff is super nice! Only downside is that it’s expensive. However, I did not see a tip jar nor did it let me tip on the terminal so, my guess is that they have it included(? In the end it cost me the same as when I go to other coffee shops where I include a tip.

The pastry chef here is top-notch. There are very unique offerings. Everyone is friendly and kind, and the atmosphere is great.

If you don't like dealing with parking garages or are easily stressed by downtown parking, I recommend the metered street parking a few blocks down on Front St.

We just found out this place existed and drove two hours to get here. We ordered multiple drinks because we wanted to try all the things. Everything was delicious. Our favorite was the rosemary pink peppercorn cappuccino. They’re playing 90s/2000s pop. I’m moving in.

The cutest place ever!! I got a green tea which was lovely, and I was so happily surprised that it was a pay what you can coffee shop! The service and ambiance was perfect to get some work done and catch up with my sisters. Would absolutely recommend!

Delicious menu that I’ve been trying to work my way completely through, but I keep getting stuck at the Iced Matcha Latte(not pictured because last time I drank it in about 60 seconds flat)! Very grateful to know that the price I pay is going directly to product cost and paying the workers! I always see every employee working very hard while also creating an enjoyable environment for all who enter!
I’ve come here to socialize or to get work done and they have a big enough space that it’s possible to do both. They’ll forever have my business!

I’ve stopped in on many occasions & today had a party in a private room. Highly recommend!
The best beverages in an amazing space!! The vibe is everything!