Guidebook for Columbus

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Ingrid & Mike
Guidebook for Columbus

Food Scene

Amazing gourmet food! A little on the expensive side but well worth it! Has vegetarian options also.
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The Table
21 E 5th Ave
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Amazing gourmet food! A little on the expensive side but well worth it! Has vegetarian options also.
Cute coffee shop with baked good and a delicious egg sandwich that is a must eat.
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Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th St
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Cute coffee shop with baked good and a delicious egg sandwich that is a must eat.
One of the best pizza joints in Columbus. Its open super late- be prepared to wait in line... but worth it!
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Mikey's Late Night Slice
15 E Duncan St
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One of the best pizza joints in Columbus. Its open super late- be prepared to wait in line... but worth it!
Basil is primarily Thai food but they have some asian fusion dishes also. They have really good Thai curry, whether its Green, Red, Pineapple, etc. the stuff is liquid gold.
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Basil Short North
1124 N High St
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Basil is primarily Thai food but they have some asian fusion dishes also. They have really good Thai curry, whether its Green, Red, Pineapple, etc. the stuff is liquid gold.
This tiny gem is carry out only- well they have a bench or two outside. They have pretty good breakfast/lunch items.
Ringside Cafe
114 N Front St
This tiny gem is carry out only- well they have a bench or two outside. They have pretty good breakfast/lunch items.
If you are super hungry or just want tacos and queso (pretty good) dip, go there. Their serving sizes are pretty big. Good is pretty good too! Plenty of alcoholic drinks to choose from also.
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Condado Tacos
1227 N High St
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If you are super hungry or just want tacos and queso (pretty good) dip, go there. Their serving sizes are pretty big. Good is pretty good too! Plenty of alcoholic drinks to choose from also.
A must visit for foodies. North Market has an assortment of stores and restaurants located under one roof. High recommended!
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North Market Downtown
59 Spruce St
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A must visit for foodies. North Market has an assortment of stores and restaurants located under one roof. High recommended!
Absolutely amazing baked goods! This bakery is a cut above the rest. Very busy on weekends, arrive early for the best selection.
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Laughlin's Bakery
15 E 2nd Ave
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Absolutely amazing baked goods! This bakery is a cut above the rest. Very busy on weekends, arrive early for the best selection.
AKA Union. This place is mostly known for the night scene but I'm also a HUGE FAN of their breakfast brunch buffet which includes a waffle bar, omelet bar, and bloody mary bar.
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Union Cafe
782 N High St
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AKA Union. This place is mostly known for the night scene but I'm also a HUGE FAN of their breakfast brunch buffet which includes a waffle bar, omelet bar, and bloody mary bar.
Yumm-o. This is a cute place to visit and get any type of dog you want. Hot Dog, that is.
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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace
248 S 4th St
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Yumm-o. This is a cute place to visit and get any type of dog you want. Hot Dog, that is.
Out of the way but worth the trip! Grape leaves, pita pizza, and creme brulee, and baklava sundae were all PERFECT.
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The Olive Tree Mediterranean Café
3185 Hilliard Rome Rd
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Out of the way but worth the trip! Grape leaves, pita pizza, and creme brulee, and baklava sundae were all PERFECT.
This is THE place to get raw oysters, corn bread, and Moscow Mules. Decor is very cool too, a Cameron Mitchell restuarant.
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The Lodge Bar
641 N High St
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This is THE place to get raw oysters, corn bread, and Moscow Mules. Decor is very cool too, a Cameron Mitchell restuarant.
Try this place for breakfast, the decor is impeccable, food is great, and service is top-notch!
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The Guild House
624 N High St
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Try this place for breakfast, the decor is impeccable, food is great, and service is top-notch!
Small joint that has breakfast and one-of-a-kind hot meals. Highly recommend you eat here or order for pickup. Tends to have long lines. Must try the pancake balls which are available all day.
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Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania Ave
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Small joint that has breakfast and one-of-a-kind hot meals. Highly recommend you eat here or order for pickup. Tends to have long lines. Must try the pancake balls which are available all day.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Has rotating food trucks- one being Indonesian (was delicious!)
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Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th St
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Cool bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Has rotating food trucks- one being Indonesian (was delicious!)
Smaller bar with live music on the weekends. This bar is known for their selection of mead which is also available for sale at Giant Eagle (when in season).
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Brothers Drake
1025 E 5th Ave
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Smaller bar with live music on the weekends. This bar is known for their selection of mead which is also available for sale at Giant Eagle (when in season).
I have not been here too many times but this is a certified local bar that has a variety of craft beer. Very hole-in-the-wall, down-to earth.
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St James Tavern
1057 N 4th St
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I have not been here too many times but this is a certified local bar that has a variety of craft beer. Very hole-in-the-wall, down-to earth.

Essentials

The grocery store. Always good to have one nearby.
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Kroger
1350 N High St
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The grocery store. Always good to have one nearby.
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Whole Foods Market
1555 W Lane Ave
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Everything Else

This place is "far away" for Short North proximity standards but its a 10-15 min drive for delicious, authentic Japanese food. Not the Hibachi grill seen everywhere now.
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Akai Hana
1173 Old Henderson Rd
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This place is "far away" for Short North proximity standards but its a 10-15 min drive for delicious, authentic Japanese food. Not the Hibachi grill seen everywhere now.
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Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant Ave
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Shopping

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Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town Center
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Entertainment & Activities

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I-Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad St
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Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes Dr
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Arts & Culture

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Ohio History Connection
800 E 17th Ave
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I-Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St
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