Worth a detour
Upper Cup Coffee
Columbus · Olde Towne East, United States
Why it’s on the route
Upper Cup is a neighbourhood roastery café on Parsons Avenue in Olde Towne East, run by Eritrean-born owner Mike Habte. The roaster sits in the middle of the room among barrels of green coffee so guests can watch him work, and the bar serves pour-overs and hand-pulled espresso in a large brick-walled space with plenty of tables.
At a glance
| Address | 79 Parsons Ave |
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| Google rating | ★ 4.7 (1,062 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |