We're more than

Just a Cafe

The Food Mill Cafe

Open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
In-store Market Open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 6pm

At The Food Mill, each bite tells a story of our commitment to locally sourced goodness. Nestled in the heart of the North Highland community in Columbus GA, our cafe is for anyone who appreciates locally inspired meals and values our own local culinary talent.

Our menu is a testament to our belief in our local farms, partnering with more than 8 local farms. We take pride in knowing our farmers by name, and we're passionate about supporting their dedication to sustainable, eco-friendly practices.

From our crisp, vibrant beet salad to hearty, comforting meals like our chicken basil burger made from scratch with local Turntime Farms organic chicken, our menu celebrates what’s local.

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Local Partnerships

We're not just a cafe; we're a hub for celebrating local talent. Our partnerships with local farmers, bakers, canners, jammers, and purveyors extend beyond the kitchen, filling our cafe and in-store market with handcrafted goodies and products that reflect the heart and soul of our community. When you sip on our coffee or savor our pastries, you're also supporting the dreams and passions of our neighbors and supporting our Georgia economy.

Conversation, Community, Culinary Excellence

Beyond the food, The Food Mill is a welcoming gathering place. Whether you're catching up with friends over a juice from Ride On Juice, enjoying a leisurely lunch, or finding a cozy corner to work, our cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. We take pride in being a part of your daily ritual, a place where relationships are deepened and friends from all walks of life find common ground over a meal.

Let us Cater Your Next Event…

You handle the people, and we’ll handle the food! Fill out the form below to place a catering request, and we’ll reach out with our availability ASAP!

*Please note that due to our limited staff and resources, we are not able to take on catering orders of more than 50 people. Large events such as weddings and galas exceed our capacity at this time. We are eager to take on any of your catering needs for events such as family get togethers, company lunches, small parties, etc.

Reserve Our Cafe!

Our café space is also available for use: $300 during the week for three hours and $500 on the weekends. If you’d like to inquire about using our space, please fill out the form below and notate that in the “catering location” box. We are truly grateful for your interest! Your support directly funds our nonprofit mission of removing barriers to nutrition security in our community.

The Food Mill cafe with tables and chairs