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183 Thurman Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
Fax: 614-449-2233
(64 Ratings)
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- Business Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Tues. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Wed. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Thu. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Fri. 11:00 AM-01:00 AM, Sat. 11:00 AM-01:00 AM, Sun. 11:00 AM-Midnight
- Credit Cards Accepted: American Express
It's called the Thurman Burger, and it's an imposing presence: Weighing in at about three quarters of a pound, it encompasses a huge patty and several slices of ham, mozzarella and American cheese. A secret ingredient also helped garner numerous Best Burger accolades and draws people from all over. If Thurman Cafe's main attraction is a bit too much for you, you can always open up wide for a massive selection of other burgers, including mushroom offerings topped with a choice of pizza sauce, horseradish or just plain 'shrooms. Although the space is small, it's mighty popular. The funky interior, which has housed the family-owned restaurant since 1937, is littered with dollar bills signed by enthusiastic and perhaps alcohol-infused customers. It's so popular that on on a weekend night, you may have to resign yourself to an hourlong wait. Check out the subs, such as the Thurmanadelphia, with its blend of beef, lamb and sauteed onions; or wings and the crackerlike pizza thins. Yes, the portions are large, but they're served up with good-natured cheer, which makes you forgive Thurman Cafe for allowing you such gastromonic -- and criminal -- indulgences.
64 Ratings and Reviews
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APPRACO - 06/30/2008I used to live right behind the Thurman. 6 days a week, I was there.
Ate there maybe 4 of 6 times a week.Tried everything in the course of 2 years. Nothing bad. Most of the time I had leftovers for linch the next day.
Good selection never got tired of the place. If you go there, ask Sharmin about Bill's cherry stem. Can't missAdd Comment- k21bhL - 06/20/2008
greatest burger ever
Snybob - 06/13/2008I ate the thurman burger back when I went to Otterbien college. It is the greates burger ever.
wonder...ful
Igest2 - 05/16/2008I love burgers and this is a fine burger....it is excellent
- CSomerlot - 05/16/2008
Delusional
Benmgb - 05/16/2008You Thurmanites who voted for the Thurman burger, obviously have not had the Beanie Burger from The Gahanna Grill - I've had the Thurman Burger and can honestly say that it's a slight step up from the Garbage Burger at Max & Erma's - but you aren't even able to compare it to the Beanie Burger, which is 10x's better!!!!!!!!
How did I live here and now know?
SheliRae - 05/15/2008I moved to Columbus over 4 years ago, and I did not know about Thurman's until about a month ago, despite the fact that I worked in the same area. I credit my newest coworkers for taking me to Thurman's, and we are going again next Thursday for lunch! I have never seen a burger bigger or as good.
- GRUBB1115 - 05/15/2008
Awesome
hadrian55 - 05/15/2008Go early in the evening to avoid the lines. Burgers are nassive and toppings are excellent. The fried pickles can't be beat!
Best burger by far
sarl0311 - 05/14/2007Thurman Cafe is obviously different than any chain restaurant- from the small capacity and long waits to the eccentric local decor- and delightfully original. The burgers are absolutely amazing. Not only are they huge (3/4 lb) and packed full of toppings, but the meat is tender, juicy, and expertly seasoned. While you wait for a seat, you can enjoy free popcorn and a digital jukebox or go ahead and get a drink from the bar. The atmosphere is one of a kind, to compliment the burgers that cannot be matched in taste. Overall, an excellent place to gather with friends or date.