Union Cafe

Union Cafe Union Cafe is a popular restaurant and bar lounge located in the heart of the Short North Treat yourself to popularly priced dishes with excellent portions.
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Featuring Columbus' best patio, Union Cafe features modern American cuisine from the legendary Chef Ken. Union Cafe is also known for having the best drinks in Columbus. Union Cafe is a full video cafe, so you can enjoy your favorite music videos, sports game and more while you dine in style. Popular events include:
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET $15.99 all you can eat and it gets better. Always fresh food

handed to you cafeteria style. You point and we plate! MONDAY PIZZA + PINTS ($12 one topping pizzas, $1 off drafts, $5.50 Pinnacle Cocktails) with late karaoke starting at 10p

TEQUILA TUESDAYS with free chips + salsa and $8.50 Hornitos margaritas

BEEFCAKE WEDNESDAYS with $9 Single Stack Burgers, $12 Double Stack, $15 Triple Stack + $5.50 Smirnoff cocktails

LEGENDARY LONG ISLAND THURSDAYS, featuring a packed house starting the weekend early and hosted by the RENEGAYDES. You don't want to miss this! FLIRTINI FRIDAYS. Our signature $6.75 Flirtini is joined by stellar $6.50 Captain Morgan cocktails! SATURDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Featuring an amazing Drag Show every week. $15.99 all you can eat and it gets better. Always fresh food handed to you cafeteria-style.

Your week at Union in a glance ✨💋 MONDAY MADNESS • 5/18Marina C. Jones and Glitter T**s kick off the week with trivia, m...
05/18/2026

Your week at Union in a glance ✨

💋 MONDAY MADNESS • 5/18
Marina C. Jones and Glitter T**s kick off the week with trivia, mini games, entertainment, and martini specials all night long.

🎱 BINGO ON HIGH • 5/19
Marina C. Jones returns to host bingo with prizes, cash, performances and plenty of laughs.

💥 BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY • 5/20
The Boom Boom girl herself, Gya Mongciel J-Love, hosts another fabulous Wednesday night packed with performances and energy.

🏝 LONG ISLAND THURSDAY • 5/21
Hunty D. Monroe leads an all star cast serving twirls, drinks, and Long Island/Beach specials all night.

👑 RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS VIEWING PARTY • 5/22
Cloe Angel and Hunty D. Monroe host our All Stars watch party with performances and reactions all night long.

🖤 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA • 5/22
Immediately after Drag Race, Gya Mongciel takes over with a Devil Wears Prada inspired production featuring Hunty D. Monroe, AJ Quin West, and Lesli Queen.

🎭 SUNDAY BRUNCH + SHOWTUNES • 5/24
Blonde Vanity hosts our legendary drag brunch before Eden Apple closes the weekend out with Sunday Showtunes.

LONG ISLAND THURSDAY is back and the island is PACKED 🌴🍹Hosted by the incomparable Hunty D. Monroe, with performances fr...
05/14/2026

LONG ISLAND THURSDAY is back and the island is PACKED 🌴🍹

Hosted by the incomparable Hunty D. Monroe, with performances from Isaac Ismael, Eden Apple, Cherry Poppins, and Gya Mongciel ✨ PLUS special guest performances from Mizzz Peaches and J Noir bringing even more heat to the stage 🔥

$5.75 Well Long Islands
$7.75 Premium Long Islands

Showtime at 10:00 pm-ish, see you soon ❤️‍🔥

BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY 💥✨Hosted by the one and only Gya Mongciel, with performances by Cloe Angel, Hunty D. Monroe, and Bel...
05/13/2026

BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY 💥✨

Hosted by the one and only Gya Mongciel, with performances by Cloe Angel, Hunty D. Monroe, and Bella Trix Bo****lo serving looks, stunts and full midweek mayhem all night long.

✨ Your week at Union Café ✨🍸 MONDAY 5/11 — MONDAY MADNESSBlonde Vanity & Sabrina Caprice Heartt kick off the week with t...
05/11/2026

✨ Your week at Union Café ✨

🍸 MONDAY 5/11 — MONDAY MADNESS
Blonde Vanity & Sabrina Caprice Heartt kick off the week with trivia, mini-games, entertainment, and martini specials all night long!

💰 TUESDAY 5/12 — BINGO ON HIGH!
Kardi Redd Diamond brings the bingo shenanigans with cash prizes, performances, and plenty of chances to win big.

💥 WEDNESDAY 5/13 — BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY
The Boom Boom girl herself, Gya Mongciel J-Love, hosts an all-star cast for a midweek party packed with performances and energy.

🏝️ THURSDAY 5/14 — LONG ISLAND THURSDAY
Hunty D. Monroe serves up beach vibes, twirls, and Long Island specials all night long.

👑 FRIDAY 5/15 — RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS
AJ Quin West & Jovan Cardin IV host the ultimate All Stars viewing party with performances, drinks and all the gag-worthy moments.

🩸 SATURDAY 5/16 — ETHEL V. LANA
Six queens enter the battle between two iconic Americana divas. Whether you’re an American Teenager or an American W***e, this show has something for everyone 🖤

🥂 SUNDAY 5/17 — SUNDAY BRUNCH + SHOWTUNES
Start with our legendary drag brunch hosted by Hunty D. Monroe, then close the weekend singing your heart out at Sunday Showtunes with Eden Apple.

See you at Union all week long 💖

🎶Ethel Cain Hated My Instagram Post🎶ONE NIGHT ONLY. ETHEL V. LANA. SIX QUEENS BATTLING IT OUT. Whether you’re an America...
05/10/2026

🎶Ethel Cain Hated My Instagram Post🎶

ONE NIGHT ONLY. ETHEL V. LANA. SIX QUEENS BATTLING IT OUT.

Whether you’re an American Teenager or an American W***e, this is a show worth showing up for.

Hosted by Eris Bo****lo(repping Ethel) and Glitter T**s(repping Lana), featuring an all-star cast ready to showcase the heartbreak, yearning and summertime jams of two unforgettable artists. Brianna Briana, Godiva, Marina C. Jones and Vestia Sterling are ready to showcase the best of the current two greatest Americana icons in the industry.

SATURDAY, MAY 16. Showtime at 8 PM.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 💖Come out to Union for some hot, fresh, made-to-order food and let’s celebrate all of the lovely wom...
05/10/2026

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 💖

Come out to Union for some hot, fresh, made-to-order food and let’s celebrate all of the lovely women in our lives!

Reservations HIGHLY encouraged. Brunch begins at 11, show begins at 12! 💖

🏁 START YOUR ENGINES 🏁TONIGHT at 8 PM we’re having Lucky Starzzz, Bella Trix Bo****lo and Santana Visage host the premie...
05/08/2026

🏁 START YOUR ENGINES 🏁

TONIGHT at 8 PM we’re having Lucky Starzzz, Bella Trix Bo****lo and Santana Visage host the premier of Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 11!

Whether you’re tuning in for the lip syncs, the runway critiques, or you just want to party with the girls, this is where you want to spend your Friday night 💖 See you soon!

Now Hiring BOH staff at Union Cafe 🏳️‍🌈Union Cafe is growing, and we need more hands in the kitchen to keep up! We’re an...
05/06/2026

Now Hiring BOH staff at Union Cafe 🏳️‍🌈

Union Cafe is growing, and we need more hands in the kitchen to keep up! We’re an LGBTQ+ venue looking for BOH team members (line cooks, prep, dish) who thrive in a fast-paced, team-first environment.

Bring your hustle, your pride, and your passion for great food—we’ll bring the opportunity.

Apply today and be part of something vibrant.

Apply at: https://www.unioncafe.com/careers

⚡️ BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY ⚡️If you hear a large BOOM down high street tonight, fear not, it’s just Santana attempting her w...
05/06/2026

⚡️ BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY ⚡️

If you hear a large BOOM down high street tonight, fear not, it’s just Santana attempting her world-famous death drop(medics will be on standby).

Drink specials flowing all night, THIS is the mid-week pick-me-up that’ll get you to the weekend! Show at 10 PM, don’t be late 💋

YOUR WEEK AT UNION 💋✨MONDAY 5/4 — MONDAY MADNESSBlonde Vanity & Godiva are running trivia and mini-games with martini sp...
05/04/2026

YOUR WEEK AT UNION 💋✨

MONDAY 5/4 — MONDAY MADNESS
Blonde Vanity & Godiva are running trivia and mini-games with martini specials flowing all night 🍸

TUESDAY 5/5 — BINGO ON HIGH!
Kardi Redd Diamond is calling the shots with bingo, cash prizes, surprises, and performances that keep it anything but quiet 💰🎤

WEDNESDAY 5/6 — BOOM BOOM WEDNESDAY
Gya Mongciel J-Love brings the energy with a stacked cast and nonstop entertainment. It’s midweek, but we’re acting like it’s Friday 💥

THURSDAY 5/7 — LONG ISLAND THURSDAY
Hunty D. Monroe + an all-star cast serving twirls, tricks, and strong Long Island/Beach drink specials all night long 🌊🍹

FRIDAY 5/8 — RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS PREMIERE
Bella Trix Bo****lo & Santana Visage host the watch party with Lucky Starzzz! Make sure to catch her across the street immediately after💋

SUNDAY 5/10 — BRUNCH + SHOWTUNES
Start with Brianna Briana hosting our iconic drag brunch, then roll straight into Sunday Showtunes with Eden Apple. Day drinking + singing your heart out 🎭🥂

Seven shows, seven reasons you’re not staying home. See you soon 💋

🌮🍹 Cinco de Mayo at Union Café is HERE! 🍹🌮We’re turning up the flavor all weekend long, on Cinco de Mayo, and all next w...
05/02/2026

🌮🍹 Cinco de Mayo at Union Café is HERE! 🍹🌮

We’re turning up the flavor all weekend long, on Cinco de Mayo, and all next week (while supplies last)! Come celebrate with yummy bites, refreshing drinks, and the perfect patio vibes.

🍓 Featured Cocktails:

🔥 Spicy Strawberry Margarita – Código Rosa, strawberry, jalapeños, bitters, mist & sour

🌅 Day of the Dead – Código Blanco, triple sec, orange juice & grenadine

🥥 El Loco – Captain Coconut, vodka, pineapple & curaçao

🌮 Food Specials:

🌶️ Spicy Chicken Tacos + rice & beans – $16
🧀 Cheese Enchiladas + rice & beans – $12
🍩 Churros with caramel or Nutella – $6

Whether you’re kicking things off early this weekend or keeping the party going all week, Union Café is your Cinco destination. Grab your besties and let’s fiesta! 💃🔥

Address

782 N. High Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2:30am
Tuesday 11am - 2:30am
Wednesday 11am - 2:30am
Thursday 11am - 2:30am
Friday 11am - 2:30am
Saturday 11am - 2:30am
Sunday 11am - 2:30am

Telephone

+13802392728

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