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Sophina's Cafe

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3545 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43224
ClosedAfrican, Somali, East African$$

About Sophina's Cafe

Sophina's Cafe brings the vibrant tastes of Somalia to Columbus, offering a cozy spot for authentic East African flavors. Enjoy homemade sambusas, spicy basbaas sauces, and sweet malawah pancakes, all served with friendly hospitality.

Popular Dishes

Basbaas Mild

Basbaas Mild

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Bastoogo (Somali Sambusas)

Bastoogo (Somali Sambusas)

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Basbaas Spicy

Basbaas Spicy

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Tamarind Sauce

Tamarind Sauce

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Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

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Extra Dipping Sauce

Extra Dipping Sauce

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Menu

Breads

Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

Malawah (Somali Sweet Pancake)

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$2

A deliciously sweet and flaky, multi-layered pancake, similar to a crepe. Drizzled with honey or ghee and often spiced with a hint of cardamom. Perfect on its own or with a cup of Shaah (tea).

Energy: 210
Ingredients:all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, milk, cardamom, butter, oil
Allergens:dairy, eggs, gluten
VegHalal
Chapati Bread (1 Piece)

Chapati Bread (1 Piece)

$2.5

Freshly made soft chapati.

Faarso

Faarso

AI
$3

A traditional Somali sugarcane juice, known for its sweet, earthy energy boost.

Energy: 180
Ingredients:sorghum flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar
VegVeganGFDFHalal

Appetizers & Sides

Basbaas Mild

Basbaas Mild

AI
$1.5

Dairy. Cilantro yogurt sauce with mild heat

Energy: 20
Ingredients:chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar
Spicy
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Bastoogo (Somali Sambusas)

Bastoogo (Somali Sambusas)

AI
$3

Seasoned beef, chicken or fish with minced chicken, potatoes, and peas cooked in masala spices garnished with lemon and coriander.

Energy: 180
Ingredients:pastry dough, lentils, onions, cilantro, cumin, chili, oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
VegDFHalal
Basbaas Spicy

Basbaas Spicy

AI
$1.5

Traditional spicy cilantro chili sauce

Energy: 20
Ingredients:red chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar
Spicy
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Tamarind Sauce

Tamarind Sauce

AI
$1.5

Sweet and tangy tamarind dipping sauce.

Energy: 30
Ingredients:tamarind pulp, sugar, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, water
Spicy
VegVeganGFDFHalal
French Fries

French Fries

AI
$5

Season fries.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:potatoes, vegetable oil, salt
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Bajiyo (Somali Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

Bajiyo (Somali Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

AI
$1

Savory, golden-brown fritters made from ground black-eyed peas, onions, and fresh herbs. Lightly spiced, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside. A classic street food snack.

Energy: 90
Ingredients:black-eyed peas, wheat flour, onions, cilantro, cumin, chili, oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
VegDFHalal
Sambusa

Sambusa

AI
$2.99

Crispy fried pastry triangles filled with spiced beef, lentils, or vegetables. Served with tamarind dipping sauce.

Energy: 220
Ingredients:pastry dough, ground beef, onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal
Samosa (2 Pieces)

Samosa (2 Pieces)

$6.99

Crispy pastry stuffed with spiced beef or vegetables.

Halal Chicken Wings - 10 Piece

Halal Chicken Wings - 10 Piece

$14.99

Ten halal chicken wings tossed in your choice of mild or hot sauce, served with seasoned fries.

Basbaas (Somali Hot Sauce)

Basbaas (Somali Hot Sauce)

AI
$2.5

Vibrant, spicy cilantro and chili condiment.

Energy: 20
Ingredients:chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, coriander
Spicy
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Vegetables

AI
$5.5

Seasonal vegetables grilled with olive oil and herbs.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, red onion, olive oil, herbs
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Suspens

Suspens

AI
$3

A unique and delightful Somali drink made from blended oats, milk, sugar, and a hint of cardamom. Creamy, sweet, and surprisingly refreshing.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:flour, water, vegetable oil, minced beef, mixed spices
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal

Soups & Salads

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

AI
$4.5

Hearty lentil soup with onions, garlic, and spices.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:red lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, vegetable broth
Spicy
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Curries & Stews

Kay Kay With Chicken

Kay Kay With Chicken

AI
$19.99

Chopped chapati cooked with seasoned halal chicken, onions, peppers, and vegetables.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili, tomatoes, yogurt
Spicy
GFDFHalal
Hilib Ari Boiled (Goat Meat)

Hilib Ari Boiled (Goat Meat)

AI
$21.99

Tender halal goat meat full of Somali flavor, served with your choice of rice, pasta, anjera, chapati, or mufo.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:goat meat, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, water
Spicy
GFDFHalal

Rice & Biryani

Extra Rice

Extra Rice

AI
$5.99

Additional serving of Basmati rice

Energy: 200
Ingredients:basmati rice, water, salt
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Salmon Bariis (Rice)

Salmon Bariis (Rice)

AI
$19.99

Grilled salmon or tilapia served over seasoned Somali rice with sautéed onions and fresh salad.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:salmon fillet, basmati rice, carrots, peas, onion, garlic, cumin, cardamom
Spicy
GFDFHalal
Fried Fish with Rice

Fried Fish with Rice

$19.99

Crispy seasoned fried fish served over fragrant Somali rice with sautéed onions and fresh salad.

Chicken Suqaar with Rice

Chicken Suqaar with Rice

$19.99

Seasoned halal chicken sautéed with onions and peppers, served over fragrant Somali rice with fresh salad.

Goat Meat and Rice Dinner Combo

Goat Meat and Rice Dinner Combo

Chicken and Rice

Chicken and Rice

Goat and Rice

Goat and Rice

Wraps & Sandwiches

Beef Sandwich

Beef Sandwich

AI
$14.99

Seasoned beef , onions, green peppers, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream in a garlic herb wrap.

Energy: 500
Ingredients:beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, bread, mayo
Allergens:gluten, eggs, soy
Spicy
DFHalal
Beef Chapati Wrap

Beef Chapati Wrap

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$14.99

Tender spiced beef with onions, tomatoes, and Somali-style seasoning wrapped in warm chapati.

Energy: 550
Ingredients:sliced beef, chapati, cabbage, carrots, onions, yogurt sauce
Allergens:gluten, dairy
Spicy
Halal
Chicken Sandwich Combo

Chicken Sandwich Combo

AI
$12.99

Seasoned halal chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, and house sauce. Combo includes fries and a drink; sandwich only $9.99.

Energy: 650
Ingredients:chicken breast, bun, lettuce, tomato, mayo, fries, oil, salt
Allergens:gluten, eggs
Spicy
DFHalal
Chicken Chapati Wrap

Chicken Chapati Wrap

AI
$14.99

Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and garlic mayo wrapped in soft chapati.

Energy: 500
Ingredients:sliced chicken, chapati, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce
Allergens:gluten, dairy
Spicy
Halal
Salmon Fish Sandwich Combo

Salmon Fish Sandwich Combo

$14.99

Seasoned salmon with lettuce, tomato, onion, and house sauce. Combo includes fries and a drink; sandwich only $12.99.

Philly Sandwich Combo

Philly Sandwich Combo

$12.99

Seasoned halal beef and chicken with sautéed onions and peppers on a toasted roll. Combo includes fries and a drink; sandwich only $9.99.

Beef Sandwich with Side of Fries

Beef Sandwich with Side of Fries

Main Course

Extra Dipping Sauce

Extra Dipping Sauce

$1.5

Varies. Extra Dipping Sauce.

Canjeero (Somali Anjera)

Canjeero (Somali Anjera)

$2

The heart of Somali breakfast! A soft, spongy, and slightly sour fermented flatbread with a unique lacy texture. Perfect for tearing and scooping up stews, eggs, or honey.

Mash Mash

Mash Mash

$3

Somali mash mash.

Nafaqo

Nafaqo

$3

Another somali favorite fried potato and egg.

Somali Cookie (Shaah Biscuit)

Somali Cookie (Shaah Biscuit)

$2.49

Homemade sweet cookie — perfect with tea.

Chicken Steak with Rice or Pasta

Chicken Steak with Rice or Pasta

AI
$19.99

Seasoned halal chicken breast with sautéed onions and peppers, served with rice or pasta. Regular $19.99; small $12.99.

Energy: 600
Ingredients:grilled chicken steak, rice or pasta, tomatoes, onions, spices, olive oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal
Beef Steak With Rice Or Pasta

Beef Steak With Rice Or Pasta

AI
$19.99

Tender halal beef steak sautéed with onions and peppers, served with rice or pasta. Regular $19.99; small $12.99.

Energy: 650
Ingredients:beef steak, rice or pasta, tomatoes, onions, spices, olive oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal
Lamb Shank With Rice Or Pasta

Lamb Shank With Rice Or Pasta

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$21.99

Slow-cooked halal lamb shank with onions and traditional Somali seasoning, served with rice or pasta.

Energy: 700
Ingredients:lamb shank, rice or pasta, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, spices
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal
Hilib Ari Goat Meat with Mufo

Hilib Ari Goat Meat with Mufo

$21.99

Tender halal goat meat served with warm Somali mufo bread, sautéed onions, and traditional Somali seasoning.

Somali Sunset

Somali Sunset

$3

A vibrant mocktail of mango, orange, and a splash of grenadine.

Ginger Ale

Ginger Ale

$3

Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.

Suban (Caloley) with Mufo

Suban (Caloley) with Mufo

$19.99

Traditional Somali-style seasoned tripe sautéed with onions and peppers, served with mufo and flavorful vegetable stew.

Diet Coke Can

Diet Coke Can

$3

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

Fruits

Fruits

Banana Milk

Banana Milk

$3

A simple, sweet, and comforting blend of ripe bananas and milk.

Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas

Noodles & Pasta

Pasta with Beef

Pasta with Beef

AI
$19.99

Seasoned pasta topped with tender beef, sautéed onions, peppers, and Somali-style spices.

Energy: 550
Ingredients:pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, basil, olive oil
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
DFHalal

Seafood

Fish Sambusa

Fish Sambusa

Beverages

Coke Can

Coke Can

AI
$3

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

Energy: 140
Ingredients:carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Sprite Can

Sprite Can

AI
$3

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Energy: 140
Ingredients:carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural lemon lime flavors, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Limonana ( Fresh Mint And Lime

Limonana ( Fresh Mint And Lime

AI
$3

A vibrant and zesty blend of fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and a touch of sweetness. Incredibly refreshing.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:lemon juice, fresh mint, water, sugar, ice
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Apple Juice

Apple Juice

AI
$2

Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.

Energy: 110
Ingredients:apples, water, vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Pepsi Can

Pepsi Can

AI
$3

The bold, refreshing, robust cola

Energy: 150
Ingredients:carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, phosphoric acid, caffeine, natural flavors
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Vimto Juice

Vimto Juice

AI
$3

A fruity blend typically made from grapes, raspberries, and blackcurrants, offering a refreshing and sweet beverage.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:water, sugar, grape juice concentrate, raspberry juice concentrate, blackcurrant juice concentrate, natural flavors
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Sparkling Limonana

Sparkling Limonana

AI
$5

Our classic Limonana, topped with sparkling water for a fizzy twist.

Energy: 80
Ingredients:sparkling water, lemon juice, mint, sugar, natural flavors
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Dr Pepper Can

Dr Pepper Can

AI
$3

Crisp, 12-oz can of Dr Pepper, with its unique blend of 23 flavors.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavors, caffeine
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Fanta (Orange)

Fanta (Orange)

AI
$1.99

Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:carbonated water, sugar, orange juice concentrate, natural flavors, sodium benzoate
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Mango Smoothie

Mango Smoothie

AI
$7

Mango Smoothie only.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:mango pulp, yogurt, honey, milk, ice
Allergens:dairy
VegGFHalal
Tufaax (Somali Apple Juice)

Tufaax (Somali Apple Juice)

AI
$3

Not your average apple juice. A spiced and cooked apple drink, often served chilled.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:apple juice, water, natural apple flavor
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Coke Zero Can

Coke Zero Can

AI
$3

The same great taste but with zero calories.

Ingredients:carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, caffeine
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Qahwa (Somali Coffee)

Qahwa (Somali Coffee)

$3

A strong, aromatic coffee infused with ginger and cardamom. A traditional start or finish to any meal.

Mango Juice

Mango Juice

AI
$3.99

Fresh tropical mango flavor.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:mango juice, water, sugar
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Cambe (Mango Juice)

Cambe (Mango Juice)

AI
$3

A beloved classic! Fresh, sweet, and perfectly creamy mango juice.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:mango juice, water, sugar, natural mango flavor
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Iced Tea

Iced Tea

$2.49

Sweet or unsweetened.

Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Juice

$3

Freshly squeezed pineapple juice with a natural sweet and tangy taste.

Bottled Water

Bottled Water

$1.49

Pure and refreshing bottled water.

Shaah (Somali Spiced Tea)

Shaah (Somali Spiced Tea)

$3

A fragrant black tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Served sweet with milk on the side.

Burgers & Fried Chicken

Halal Burger

Halal Burger

AI
$8

Beef patty, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, pickles, red onion, special sauce, choice of cheese, on a sesame seed bun. Options: French fries and choice of drinks.

Energy: 600
Ingredients:beef patty, bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, special sauce
Allergens:gluten, dairy, eggs, soy
Spicy
Halal

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