Heather & Ross’s Guidebook
Coffee, Cafes, Etc
This French-inspired bakery is worth a visit even if you don't normally eat gluten-free. Their lemon bars are a best seller, while our kids love the s'more bar! There's also pour-over coffee & a lovely tea selection.
Cherbourg Bakery
541 S Drexel AveThis French-inspired bakery is worth a visit even if you don't normally eat gluten-free. Their lemon bars are a best seller, while our kids love the s'more bar! There's also pour-over coffee & a lovely tea selection.
At Columbus' own Jeni's Ice Creams, you can try favorites such as Salty Caramel and Strawberry Buttermilk, or seasonal flavors including Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
2156 East Main Street11
locals recommendAt Columbus' own Jeni's Ice Creams, you can try favorites such as Salty Caramel and Strawberry Buttermilk, or seasonal flavors including Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam.
This east-side institution serves up some of the best ice cream in Columbus. If you need lunch before dessert, this location serves sandwiches and deli-style fare.
Johnson's Real Ice Cream
2728 East Main StreetThis east-side institution serves up some of the best ice cream in Columbus. If you need lunch before dessert, this location serves sandwiches and deli-style fare.
The goodies at this gluten-free bakery are the real deal...don't miss the donut muffins! Order with a coffee to go and head to nearby Schiller Park.
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Bake Me Happy
106 East Moler Street8
locals recommendThe goodies at this gluten-free bakery are the real deal...don't miss the donut muffins! Order with a coffee to go and head to nearby Schiller Park.
Our Favorite Restaurants
A new local favorite, featuring meatloaf sandwiches and salads. Gluten-free bread available.
This Bexley institution offers some of the best Italian food in the city. The pizzas and pastas are delicious and the octopus dish is amazing!
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locals recommendGiuseppe's Ritrovo
2268 East Main Street10
locals recommendThis Bexley institution offers some of the best Italian food in the city. The pizzas and pastas are delicious and the octopus dish is amazing!
The Crest on Parsons features a simple yet delicious menu with locally grown and sourced items. We love to dine at the bar and people watch.
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locals recommendThe Crest Gastropub
621 Parsons Ave13
locals recommendThe Crest on Parsons features a simple yet delicious menu with locally grown and sourced items. We love to dine at the bar and people watch.
Located in the historic Olde Towne East neighborhood, this pizza joint features all your favorites and some signature pies. We recommend the "Fresh Prince" pizza. There's also gluten-free options.
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locals recommendYellow Brick Pizza
892 Oak Street29
locals recommendLocated in the historic Olde Towne East neighborhood, this pizza joint features all your favorites and some signature pies. We recommend the "Fresh Prince" pizza. There's also gluten-free options.
This no-frills spot is the place to go for authentic Thai cuisine. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant
3277 Refugee RoadThis no-frills spot is the place to go for authentic Thai cuisine. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
Often voted the best steakhouse in town, this is the place to come for a special occasion or to treat yourself. Featuring nightly live piano music.
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The Top Steak House
2891 E Main St8
locals recommendOften voted the best steakhouse in town, this is the place to come for a special occasion or to treat yourself. Featuring nightly live piano music.
A great spot for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Order the reuben and save room for dessert. Just be sure to get there before they close for the day at 2pm.
Scotty's Cafe
2980 E Broad StA great spot for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Order the reuben and save room for dessert. Just be sure to get there before they close for the day at 2pm.
Newfangled Kitchen
2258 E Main StOur Favorite Breweries & Taprooms
A super cool brewery and taproom on the city's south side, with a food truck on premises for eats.
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Parsons North Brewing Company
685 Parsons Ave6
locals recommendA super cool brewery and taproom on the city's south side, with a food truck on premises for eats.
Located just a few minutes from our Airbnb, this taproom is a local favorite. If you need something to go, there's a retail wine & beer shop next door. Check their website for daily on-site food truck info.
grain + grape
2780 E Main StLocated just a few minutes from our Airbnb, this taproom is a local favorite. If you need something to go, there's a retail wine & beer shop next door. Check their website for daily on-site food truck info.
Located in the Brewery District, this sister brewery to Seventh Son serves up sour & wild beers as well as IPAs and pale ales. Check out the open-air rooftop area.
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Antiques on High
714 S High St6
locals recommendLocated in the Brewery District, this sister brewery to Seventh Son serves up sour & wild beers as well as IPAs and pale ales. Check out the open-air rooftop area.
Things to Do
Jeffrey Park & Mansion
165 North Parkview AvenueLocal green space & hidden gem with playground, shelter house & trails.
Independent film house in downtown Bexley, showing the latest movies.
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Drexel Theatres
2254 East Main Street10
locals recommendIndependent film house in downtown Bexley, showing the latest movies.
Located in historic east Columbus, this botanical garden and conservatory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1895). Don't miss the Children's Garden!
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 East Broad Street95
locals recommendLocated in historic east Columbus, this botanical garden and conservatory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1895). Don't miss the Children's Garden!
Visit the Scioto Mile to experience the best of the city's riverfront, with urban green spaces, restaurants, fountains, walking paths and various events & festivals occurring throughout the year.
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Scioto Mile Promenade
233 S Civic Center Dr14
locals recommendVisit the Scioto Mile to experience the best of the city's riverfront, with urban green spaces, restaurants, fountains, walking paths and various events & festivals occurring throughout the year.
Legoland Discovery Center Columbus is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Located within Easton Town Center.
Legoland Columbus
165 Easton StationLegoland Discovery Center Columbus is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Located within Easton Town Center.
A world-class, hands-on science center located on the banks of the Scioto River.
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333 West Broad Street101
locals recommendA world-class, hands-on science center located on the banks of the Scioto River.
Shopping
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town Center109
locals recommendA great place to shop and dine.