Guidebook for Yellow Springs
Food Scene
Locally owned with locally sourced food and a unique, seasonal menu. Delicious cocktails and entertaining bartenders too.
34 locals recommend
Winds Cafe
215 Xenia AveLocally owned with locally sourced food and a unique, seasonal menu. Delicious cocktails and entertaining bartenders too.
Best breakfast in town with healthy options or sensational pancakes with crispy edges (our son's favorite). Also great for lunch and dinner with delicious locally-sourced food and a creative menu.
32 locals recommend
Sunrise Cafe
259 Xenia AveBest breakfast in town with healthy options or sensational pancakes with crispy edges (our son's favorite). Also great for lunch and dinner with delicious locally-sourced food and a creative menu.
More of a deli than restaurant, a great place to grab a bite and sit in one of their sidewalk tables to watch the activity. Also a great place to find take-home snacks to enjoy during your stay.
17 locals recommend
Current Cuisine
237 Xenia AveMore of a deli than restaurant, a great place to grab a bite and sit in one of their sidewalk tables to watch the activity. Also a great place to find take-home snacks to enjoy during your stay.
Best coffee in town and the friendliest servers. In the morning you'll find owner Dino or manager Holly. Tell them Karen and Ted sent you.
14 locals recommend
Dino's Cappuccinos
225 Xenia AveBest coffee in town and the friendliest servers. In the morning you'll find owner Dino or manager Holly. Tell them Karen and Ted sent you.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best craft beer around made and served by friends. An industrial atmosphere but very kid friendly with games to keep them occupied. Lots of seating on the deck makes it perfect for a beautiful afternoon or evening.
30 locals recommend
Yellow Springs Brewery
305 Walnut StThe best craft beer around made and served by friends. An industrial atmosphere but very kid friendly with games to keep them occupied. Lots of seating on the deck makes it perfect for a beautiful afternoon or evening.
Cheapest drinks in town and a hangout for locals. They often do karaoke or have live music or a dj.
Dayton Street Gulch
128 Dayton StCheapest drinks in town and a hangout for locals. They often do karaoke or have live music or a dj.
A local distillery where you can buy tastes and bottles. They specialize in rums and liqeurs. Be sure to try the Honey Do. And take a bottle home with you.
S & G Artisan Distillery
305 Walnut StA local distillery where you can buy tastes and bottles. They specialize in rums and liqeurs. Be sure to try the Honey Do. And take a bottle home with you.
Parks & Nature
Our 1000 acre woods and home to the Yellow Spring. Owned by Antioch College, it is the crown jewel of Yellow Springs. In a 1 mile hike, you can see the most popular spots but there are plenty of trails for an even longer hike. Be sure to check out the Raptor Center also.
12 locals recommend
Glen Helen Ecology Institute
405 Corry StOur 1000 acre woods and home to the Yellow Spring. Owned by Antioch College, it is the crown jewel of Yellow Springs. In a 1 mile hike, you can see the most popular spots but there are plenty of trails for an even longer hike. Be sure to check out the Raptor Center also.
John Bryan State Park
3790 OH-370Great hiking and many other activities like rock climbing.
Located along the Little Miami River, you'll see shear cliffs and waterfalls here. It is a beautiful preseve. Be sure to check out Clifton Mill when you're there.
29 locals recommend
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
2381 OH-343Located along the Little Miami River, you'll see shear cliffs and waterfalls here. It is a beautiful preseve. Be sure to check out Clifton Mill when you're there.
A Hiking and Biking Trail and it's right outside your door. It's part of the longest interconnected trail system in the country and links to over 350 miles of trails. We invite you to bring your bikes and have secure storage for them.
Little Miami Scenic Trail
Little Miami Scenic TrailA Hiking and Biking Trail and it's right outside your door. It's part of the longest interconnected trail system in the country and links to over 350 miles of trails. We invite you to bring your bikes and have secure storage for them.
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful and intimate theatre. You can also enjoy a cocktail during the movie or a delicious snack.
15 locals recommend
Little Art Theatre
247 Xenia AveA beautiful and intimate theatre. You can also enjoy a cocktail during the movie or a delicious snack.
Young's is a great place for old and young alike. Two restaurants, homemade ice cream and cheese, farm animals, mini-golf, batting cages and lots of fun events. Always one of the most visited attractions in Ohio.
58 locals recommend
Young's Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield Xenia RdYoung's is a great place for old and young alike. Two restaurants, homemade ice cream and cheese, farm animals, mini-golf, batting cages and lots of fun events. Always one of the most visited attractions in Ohio.
Essentials
Tom's Market is a traditional full-service grocery plus they have delicious sandwiches and daily specials at their deli counter.
17 locals recommend
Tom's Market
242 Xenia AveTom's Market is a traditional full-service grocery plus they have delicious sandwiches and daily specials at their deli counter.
Town Drug
263 Xenia AveOur local pharmacy.