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 AveAmazing 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 StCute 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 StOne 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 StBasil 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 StThis 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 StIf 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 StA 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 AveAbsolutely 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 StAKA 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 StYumm-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 RdOut 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 StThis 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 StTry 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 AveSmall 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 StCool 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 AveSmaller 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 StI 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
Kroger
1350 N High StThe grocery store. Always good to have one nearby.
Whole Foods Market
1555 W Lane AveEverything 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 RdThis 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.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant AveShopping
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterEntertainment & Activities
I-Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StOhio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes DrArts & Culture
Ohio History Connection
800 E 17th AveI-Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St