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A local‘s guide to Columbus, Ohio
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items Tips from a local for some of the best food, drinks, and coffee around the city.
Sections
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Cafés
Restaurants
Photo-ops
Bars
Sweet treats
Cafés
Good coffee and cute vibes
One of my favorite cafes in the city. They have a diaper program for low income mothers. My favorite drink is the iced oatmeal bar latte. But you can’t go wrong here. They always have fun festive drinks and the staff are always so kind!
Bottoms Up Coffee · Columbus, Ohio
My favorite stauf’s location in the city. A cozy cafe that also sells coffee beans, equipment, and merch. A hotspot for students to study at but suitable for all ages and is often super busy
Stauf's Coffee Roasters · Columbus, Ohio
Cute little coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere and yummy locally baked pastries
Transcend Coffee + Roastery · Grove City, Ohio
Cute and trendy French bakery. Macarons are amazing as is the quiche. Coffee isn’t the strongpoint but overall a great place for an artisanal pastry or two
Pistacia Vera · Columbus, Ohio
A local favorite. Very hipster vibes but cute atmosphere, good coffee and pastries and the breakfast sandwiches are SO GOOD. No wifi so not ideal for working and is often super busy especially on weekends
Fox In The Snow Cafe · Columbus, Ohio
This could go under all the categories, but it’s a must-see when in Columbus. Cute farmer‘s market vibes with yummy food, pastries, coffee, and local goods
North Market Downtown · Columbus, Ohio
Restaurants
Truly some of my fav restaurants around the city
One of my favorite restaurants. They serve elevated comfort food, have a cozy atmosphere, and always the kindest staff. Highly recommend the Romano crusted chicken, meat loaf, carrot and chocolate cake (their cake slices are HUGE)
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar · Columbus, Ohio
Some of THE BEST tacos in the city. They were featured on diners and drive ins. I would totally recommend the fish tacos, jamaica water, and queso and chips!
Los Guachos · 4.5★(3441) · Taco restaurant
Great Mediterranean food! My favorite Aladdin’s location in the city!
Aladdin's Eatery Grandview · Columbus, Ohio
Another great Mediterranean restaurant. Their shared plate for two is such a good bang for your buck. They also have a wine flight
Mazah Mediterranean Eatery · Columbus, Ohio
Your average American pub. That said, it’s an establishment in the city and has great bar food with a grungy/vintage atmosphere
The Old Mohawk · Columbus, Ohio
Not a huge German food fan but also an establishment in the city where you can actually get select German beers. The cream puffs are to die for and the reason I go
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant · Columbus, Ohio
A cool restaurant and bar. But what it’s especially known for is it’s pizza with cornmeal crust
Plank's Bier Garten · Columbus, Ohio
Seem to just be a central Ohio thing. Some great wings and finger food. As lame as it sounds truly one of my favs. And multiple locations around the city
Roosters · Columbus, Ohio
Photo-ops
Prove that you were in Columbus with a cute pic
Just walk along this strip and you’ll find murals and plenty of brick buildings that make for the best pics. While you’re here you’ll happen upon lots of restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and local shops. It’s a hot spot for students and young...
Short North Arts District · Columbus, Ohio
Hands down the best book store in the city. Can get great bookish pics inside or outside or just stop in to browse the literal maze of books. Big plus, it’s also open late!
The Book Loft of German Village · Columbus, Ohio
Bars
Get toasty or enjoy a chill drink
Really cute brewery that offers so many things to do. The inside bar is nice, but there’s a cool Biergarten outside which hosts events, has igloos in the winter, and other drinking activities like cornhole etc.
Land-Grant Brewing Company · Columbus, Ohio
Really cool bar while a stylish atmosphere and good drinks.
Antiques on High · 4.8★(344) · Brewery
Nice bar that gives you big city vibes even if you’re just in Columbus. Good drinks and small plates
Lincoln Social Rooftop · Columbus, Ohio
Sweet treats
Because every trip deserves all the sweet treats
Some of the best ice cream in the city and Jeni‘s is also now nationwide! This is my favorite location in the city
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams · Columbus, Ohio
Technically a Cincinnati-based ice creamery. Still delicious especially their black raspberry chip and Buckeye flavors
Graeter's Ice Cream · Columbus, Ohio
Added here cause of their cream puffs which are 100% worth a visit imo
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant · Columbus, Ohio
Added here again because of their cakes! Either grab a meal or stop in for a giant slice of carrot or chocolate cake!
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar · Columbus, Ohio
Columbus‘ take on crumbl, but also just as good in its own right. Stop by for some giant cookies
Lion Cub's Cookies- Grandview · Grandview Heights, Ohio