Thurman Cafe Inc
Business Information
restaurants, burgers, hamburgersDebit Card
1942
| MONDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 12:00AM |
| TUESDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 12:00AM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 12:00AM |
| THURSDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 12:00AM |
| FRIDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| SATURDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| SUNDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 12:00AM |
Top Sentiments among Thurman Cafe Inc Reviewers
Huge burgers
Adore fish sandwich
Generous steak fries
Great drinks
Not bad pizzas
Quick table turnover
Customer Reviews (73 reviews)
buckeyekevin
on Citysearch Jun 20, 2009This restaurant has been in the same location for over 50 years and is rather tiny. However, that is part of it's charm in my opinion. We waited for over 1.5 hours and that was fine. The service is a different style. They... (more)
rajihajisheik
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2009The legendary giant burger is not worth enduring the tight layout or brain dead staff. The plating is extra slobsville. (more)
Buxfan19
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2009I can't believe that some of the last reviews have been bad. I make it a weekly to bi-weekly effort to go the Thurmans. Just from being in there, I can tell you that everyone in there has a good time. The people writing... (more)
djs
on Citysearch Mar 31, 2009We heard about this place last year but due to the wait we had to leave and didn't get the opportunity to try this place in 08. Being from out of town we would not get the chance to taste this burger until this past week.... (more)
artemisn
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2009I've been twice in the last 3 months. The first time the service was so slow but the server was apologetic and the food was ok so we went back. The second time we were sat, and waited about a half an hour and no one came to our... (more)
JessieNew
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2009The food was great, the service was good, and the atmosphere was awesome. We had a party of 9 and we waited for 2 hours on a Friday. I think that is pretty extreme even for that size party on a Friday night. But would... (more)
CSMobileUser3
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2009Had a ham and Swiss sub bf had the thurmanator , slow service but worth the wait and small cost (more)
NAWalton
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2009This hole-in-the-wall joint is great for burgers. The amount you get is amazing and the taste is phenomenal. I have been an avid goer for 5yrs now. Service is slow at times and the walls are covered in items but... (more)
kupka316
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2009What else can I say but the worst service in the history of mankind. After seating after an hour wait at 4 o clock in the afternoon, we sat at our table for 10 minutes before we even got drink orders taken. After our order... (more)
runningbeard
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2009Bigger is not better here. Consistently soggy sandwiches swimming in grease, cheese, etc. Not particularly good either. Go next door to Easy Street for a burger. (more)
OSUfanatic
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2009...you sink your teeth into one of their hamburgers. I've yet to have on I didn't like, but I recommend the Thurman for newcomers. I love the ambiance, the staff, and the location. Thurman's is an all around winner.... (more)
travelbug13
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2008I have been living in Columbus for seven years now and JUST found out about Thurman's. I took my friend from Michigan with me (for Columbus brownie points) and he loved it! The wait staff was outstanding, very... (more)
SamKnight
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2008I'd never been but my co-workers wouldn't stop talking about this place and the food. It's small inside but it doesn't bother you to wait for a seat. Everyone seemed to know each other. Perfect strangers are eager to... (more)
Filmfemmenoir
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2008Went a while ago with a friend. We both thought the service was slow & unfriendly, and we weren't too bothered by the food. I love good greasy dive food just as much as the next person, but this didn't even come close. I had... (more)
Dogbark
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2008Our party of 15 got there about 12:30 in the morning and were seated immediately, quite a feat for any size eatery. And I had heard of the burgers so I had the cheeseburger delux, which left room for the amazing huge and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2008Thurman Cafe is located in the German Village area of Columbus. They serve basic home-cooked style meals. The menu consists of a selection of sausages and sandwiches. They also serve delicious very large... (more)
chris1961
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2008Been going there for over 20 years, and let there be no doubt...the Thurman *IS* THE BEST BURGER ANYWHERE! 3/4 pound, perfectly toasted roll, and toppings piled high. Choose from many different types, or build your... (more)
OlYeller21
on Citysearch May 26, 2008I've eaten burgers all over Columbus, this country, and a few others. This is the best burger joint I've ever been to hands down. The servers have been working there for years. They're real people serving real food.... (more)
ktothe2
on Citysearch May 24, 2008It kills me when people complain about either the service at the Thurman or the wait. Yes, there is a wait. It's a small place. People like to linger. Don't come with a large party or expectations that there won't be a... (more)
osubusiness
on Citysearch May 21, 2008The place only has about 10 tables, very cozy, very unique. There's tons of crazy stuff all over the walls that kept us entertained. The pretzel bits and pizza rolls were AMAZING. Have to get pretzel bits! The burgers... (more)
mpwork
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2007Great huge burgers. Pretzel bits are the best. must have pretzel bits. Usually need more than one order. (more)
yspring
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2007My 3 seconds of fame came while I was eating lunch at Thurman's and the Food Network was filming an episode there. The reviews are all true - not a first date place - not pretentious in any way - 2 fisted burgers - the BEST... (more)
handgrenader
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2007Thurman's is usually busy on the weekends (not during the week) and the wait can be long, but the burgers are delicious, with a large girth. (more)
isamps16
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2007This place is awesome. Great atmosphere and great food. The burgers are the best and the biggest I've ever had. The dining area is small and the wait can be long but it's well worth it.... (more)
beachbumjoel
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006First off, I'm from Jacksonville Beach, FL and I'd crawl on my hands and knees for a Thurman burger!!! I've been going to Columbus once a year for the last 10yrs. and Thurman's is must stop on my list. The Thurman burger... (more)
celebrationbeef
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2006The wait isn't fun. Try to plan this one out and you'll still wait an hour. However, there's a sweet pinball machine to waste your time. Oh, there's also the burgers... quick and simple, they're phenomenal. I just... (more)
stacie729
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2006I have tried burgers from all over the city, and other cities like Chicago and SF and you will be hard pressed to find any that can match the Thurman Cafe! The burgers are huge, the fries are flavorful and crisp, the... (more)
ta5172
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2006If you can get past the rude servers...the food makes it all worth while! Killer onion rings, wings and the namesake...Thurman Burger. You must get the thurman burger at least once. Take a friend or two; it can feed a... (more)
H. P.
on Judys Book Apr 04, 2006Okay, if you live in Columbus and don't know that Thurmans has great, huge burgers then you are really out of it, but I want to tell you about their Italian sub. It is the largest, meatiest Italian sub I have found in all of... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Mar 19, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>Space is tight and the decor is a bizarre array of bumper stickers, signs, pictures and other random things stuck on the walls behind the bar and along the cafe's perimeter. No matter how many... (more)
angelvic
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2006You haven't visited Columbus, OH unless you've visited Thurmans Cafe. The food is outstanding. The place is small and usually crowded so don't go if you're in a hurry; but believe me the wait is worth it. I often order... (more)
lisa g.
on Judys Book Nov 16, 2005Thurmans is a small bar and restaurant located in Columbus, Ohio in the German Village. From the first moment of walking in you are overwhelmed with the surrounding. There are many video games that grace the area in... (more)
lcreed02
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005I've lived in Columbus for a year now and am constantly amazed at what the locals consider to be good food. If you've ever cooked a burger on the George Foreman grill, you know what that bland tasteless hung of burger is... (more)
missritchie
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2005I recently visited Thurman's before a Blue Jacket's home game to try and impress my date with the amount of red meat I could eat, true Columbus style. I gave an honest effort only finishing half of my delicious Blue... (more)
bccstan
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2005I have lived in Columbus for 14 years and had my first experience with Thurman's today. What a burger. Fries were good too. It is a small place but we only had to wait about 15 minutes at 12:30 p.m. and the service was... (more)
brit1
on Citysearch Sep 08, 2005We would definitely go more often if there wasn't such a wait. Even at 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon we were waiting for nearly 40 mins. Parking is also a pain. We have experienced extremely good service and also... (more)
lilrca
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2005Thurmans is a Great Place to go before a game, after a game, or when there isn't a game. The Burgers are big ( you definately need 2 hands and a very large mouth to eat them) You can dress comfortably and watch a game on... (more)
rhondadavidson
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2005The place is great! Food is wonderful and well priced! The radio isn't blasting in your ears as you talk and the waitress was wonderful. The mushroom burger was cooked just right. I recommend this place anytime!... (more)
steveyao
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005thurman's is an excellent place to go and possibly home to the biggest burger around. not a dried up burger like other chain restaurants... big and juicy and full of flavor. there is a wait... especially in groups of... (more)
Recent Comments
The reason why i love about the Thurman Cafe is there is great Hospitality! Their food is...
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fefmoore21, May 05, 2011
fefmoore21, May 05, 2011
Great food and friendly staff.
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Quest43123, May 06, 2011
Quest43123, May 06, 2011
Great food and great service plus reasonable prices.
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stanfordbucks, May 06, 2011
stanfordbucks, May 06, 2011
Thurman's Rocks!
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ccreamer_22, May 07, 2011
ccreamer_22, May 07, 2011
GREAT BURGERS... BEST AROUND! They have a great atmosphere as well as great service. A...
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brandiianne, May 11, 2011
brandiianne, May 11, 2011