Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Delicious, rotating menu with reasonable prices & cozy atmosphere. Withing walking distance!
Explorers Club Food Truck
689 Cross Pointe RoadDelicious, rotating menu with reasonable prices & cozy atmosphere. Withing walking distance!
Coffee & gluten free sweet treats! All within about a 5 minute walk or so!
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Bake Me Happy
500 E Moler StCoffee & gluten free sweet treats! All within about a 5 minute walk or so!
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StUpscale baked goods, light breakfast/brunch fare & coffee.
Winans Chocolates + Coffees German Village
897 S 3rd StDelicious candy & coffee
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StCoffee, wifi, plenty of seating with outdoor patio.
First Watch
496 S High StBasic brunch fare, close proximity. Family friendly.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6079 Parkcenter CirQuick, cheap food.
New gem in the Brewery District with stylishly decorated interior and equally tasty, authentic Venezuelan/Latin American food (arepas, empanadas patacon, tapas & wine)
Arepazo Latin Grill
47 N Pearl StNew gem in the Brewery District with stylishly decorated interior and equally tasty, authentic Venezuelan/Latin American food (arepas, empanadas patacon, tapas & wine)
Authentic, cheap & tasty Thai food! We recommend the Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao & Tom Ka Vegetable Fire Pot Soup)
Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant
3277 Refugee RdAuthentic, cheap & tasty Thai food! We recommend the Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao & Tom Ka Vegetable Fire Pot Soup)
Authentic German food in a fun, family friendly locale that is always packed!
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Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StAuthentic German food in a fun, family friendly locale that is always packed!
Small, independent foodie comfort food. No matter what you order, you can never go wrong!
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Skillet
410 E Whittier StSmall, independent foodie comfort food. No matter what you order, you can never go wrong!
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StPaella and other Spanish cuisine in an upscale atmosphere.
Katzinger's Delicatessen
475 S 3rd StFancy sandwiches w/ all you can eat pickles!
The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StSandwich shop
German owned bakery for over 40 years! Great place for unique baked goods such as Cherry, Apple or Cheese Strudel.
Juergen's German Bakery
525 S 4th StGerman owned bakery for over 40 years! Great place for unique baked goods such as Cherry, Apple or Cheese Strudel.
A Chef driven and scratch made restaurant located downtown.
With a focus on barbeque, southern cuisine and locally sourced seasonal specials inside a cozy and historic 100 year building.
Flatiron Bar & Diner
129 E Nationwide BlvdA Chef driven and scratch made restaurant located downtown.
With a focus on barbeque, southern cuisine and locally sourced seasonal specials inside a cozy and historic 100 year building.
Starbucks
150 W Sycamore Stcoffee for the chain lovers
Cafe Illyria
214 E State StLittle cozy hole in the wall with great food!
Taco Tuesdays! Every Tuesday evening (5pm-9pm) we host our own pop-up restaurant.The menu is al a carte and typical price range for dinner is $12-15 per person.
The Kitchen
231 E Livingston AveTaco Tuesdays! Every Tuesday evening (5pm-9pm) we host our own pop-up restaurant.The menu is al a carte and typical price range for dinner is $12-15 per person.
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StSmall, simple menu with delicious food!
Kolache Republic
702 S High StEastern European baked goods & coffee! Very unique delight! Check it out!
Local greasy spoon - fills quickly for brunch on the weekends!
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German Village Coffee Shop
193 Thurman AveLocal greasy spoon - fills quickly for brunch on the weekends!
Dan's Drive In
1881 S High StClassic All American Diner - cheap eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.
Local ice cream with unique, seasonal flavors. A must try!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StLocal ice cream with unique, seasonal flavors. A must try!
Panera Bread
611 E Livingston AveIf you want something quick & basic: bakery, sandwich, salads.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tatoheads Food Truck
2701 Indianola AvenueCheap, decent bar food & drinks with special events such as karaoke.
Hip, local bar with large, private feeling patio and fire pit out back.
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The Red Brick Tap & Grill
292 E Gates StHip, local bar with large, private feeling patio and fire pit out back.
Claddagh
Best fish & chips in town!
Unpretentious bar with tasty bites to eat (try the famous SAUERKRAUT BALLS). Also, features pop up restaurant/food truck rotating bill featuring more extensive menus.
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Hey Hey Bar & Grill
361 E Whittier StUnpretentious bar with tasty bites to eat (try the famous SAUERKRAUT BALLS). Also, features pop up restaurant/food truck rotating bill featuring more extensive menus.
Yellow Brick Pizza
892 Oak Stpizza
Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace
248 S 4th StHot dogs in a quirky atmosphere!
Easy Street Cafe offers a unique blend of Greek and American fare – from the best authentic Greek gryos in town to classic hamburgers and exceptional pizza.
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Easy Street Cafe
197 Thurman AveEasy Street Cafe offers a unique blend of Greek and American fare – from the best authentic Greek gryos in town to classic hamburgers and exceptional pizza.
The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman Ave"The Tastiest Burgers in Columbus, Ohio"
Grass Skirt Tiki Room
Themed bar w/ burgers, curry, tacos and more!
Sightseeing
Fun place to browse books with 32+ rooms - open late!
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The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd StFun place to browse books with 32+ rooms - open late!
Bicycle share station - daily rentals can be made from the kiosk
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CoGo Station: Schiller Park - Stewart Ave.
Bicycle share station - daily rentals can be made from the kiosk
Great local park for all ages - birdwatching, biking, rock climbing wall, park, and seperate dog park. Something to do for everyone!
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StGreat local park for all ages - birdwatching, biking, rock climbing wall, park, and seperate dog park. Something to do for everyone!
Essentials
5 minute drive to pick up some groceries! Large selection including hot foods & small dining/bar area.
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Kroger
1350 N High St5 minute drive to pick up some groceries! Large selection including hot foods & small dining/bar area.
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil AvenueSmall, local store for your grocery needs
The Hills Market is a locally-owned specialty grocer.
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The Hills Market Downtown
95 N Grant AveThe Hills Market is a locally-owned specialty grocer.
Everything Else
Small, unique bakery featuring some GF options
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The Angry Baker Olde Towne East
891 Oak StSmall, unique bakery featuring some GF options
Beautiful, historic park (Schiller Park is the 2nd oldest park in the City of Columbus). Great for a picnic, catch Shakespeare in the Park in summer or Village Lights in December.
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Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StBeautiful, historic park (Schiller Park is the 2nd oldest park in the City of Columbus). Great for a picnic, catch Shakespeare in the Park in summer or Village Lights in December.
Bicycle share station - daily rentals can be made from the kiosk
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CoGo Station: 3rd St. & Sycamore St.
Bicycle share station - daily rentals can be made from the kiosk
Treat yourself to the spa experience: yoga, massage, etc.
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Replenish: The Spa Co-op
124 S Washington AveTreat yourself to the spa experience: yoga, massage, etc.
Arts & Culture
I-Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StCheck out the local art museum!