Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Yumm-o. This is a cute place to visit and get any type of dog you want. Hot Dog, that is.
54 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
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.
Absolutely amazing baked goods! This bakery is a cut above the rest. Very busy on weekends, arrive early for the best selection.
17 locals recommend
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.
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
One of the best pizza joints in Columbus. Its open super late- be prepared to wait in line... but worth it!
23 locals recommend
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!
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.
76 locals recommend
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.
Urban coffee shop with baked good and a delicious egg sandwich that is a must eat.
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StUrban coffee shop with baked good and a delicious egg sandwich that is a must eat.
Amazing gourmet food! A little on the expensive side but well worth it! Has vegetarian options also.
8 locals recommend
The Table
21 E 5th AveAmazing gourmet food! A little on the expensive side but well worth it! Has vegetarian options also.
This is THE place to get raw oysters, corn bread, and Moscow Mules. Decor is very cool too, a Cameron Mitchell restuarant.
74 locals recommend
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.
A must stop for coffee lovers. They specialize in drip coffee- have an assortment of their own drinks.
38 locals recommend
One Line Coffee-Short North
745 N High StA must stop for coffee lovers. They specialize in drip coffee- have an assortment of their own drinks.
Try this place for breakfast, the decor is impeccable, food is great, and service is top-notch!
50 locals recommend
The Guild House
624 N High StTry this place for breakfast, the decor is impeccable, food is great, and service is top-notch!
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.
12 locals recommend
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.
A must visit for foodies. North Market has an assortment of stores and restaurants located under one roof. High recommended!
204 locals recommend
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!
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant AveDrinks & Nightlife
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.
56 locals recommend
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.
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 feel.
15 locals recommend
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 feel.
Small bar that brews their own craft beer on site. Good place for watching a game.
28 locals recommend
North High Brewing
1288 N High StSmall bar that brews their own craft beer on site. Good place for watching a game.
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).
35 locals recommend
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).
Cool bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Has rotating food trucks- one being Indonesian (was delicious!)
108 locals recommend
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!)
Essentials
Kroger
1350 N High StThe grocery store. Always good to have one nearby.
Sightseeing
German Village
Parks & Nature
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park LnSchiller Park
1069 Jaeger StArts & Culture
Ohio History Connection
800 E 17th Ave