Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Vegan cafe offering raw, organic & gluten-free wraps, salads & soups in a bright, casual atmosphere. We have provided them with organic vegetable seedlings and greens from our garden!
15 locals recommend
Portia's Cafe
4428 Indianola AveVegan cafe offering raw, organic & gluten-free wraps, salads & soups in a bright, casual atmosphere. We have provided them with organic vegetable seedlings and greens from our garden!
Locally sourced, organic, artisan produced salads,
pizzas, sandwiches and burritos, freshly juiced drinks. Tables set up for groups of people or for meeting others.
41 locals recommend
Northstar Cafe in Beechwold
4241 N High StLocally sourced, organic, artisan produced salads,
pizzas, sandwiches and burritos, freshly juiced drinks. Tables set up for groups of people or for meeting others.
Love the people who run this tasty traditional Salvardoran Cuisine restaurant nearby.
Ranchero Kitchen
984 Morse RdLove the people who run this tasty traditional Salvardoran Cuisine restaurant nearby.
High quality ingredients make the world of difference with this artisan ice-cream company known for its creative and unique flavors.
164 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StHigh quality ingredients make the world of difference with this artisan ice-cream company known for its creative and unique flavors.
A quaint bakery offering handcrafted cookies, cakes & other sweets with vegan & organic ingredients.
11 locals recommend
Pattycake Bakery
3870 North High StreetA quaint bakery offering handcrafted cookies, cakes & other sweets with vegan & organic ingredients.
Large farmer's market that supports excellent growers and producers while nurturing community appreciation of wholesome local foods in a lively neighborhood setting. They are a producer-only market, which means that everything you see at market is grown or produced by the stall farmer or cottage food producer.
11 locals recommend
Clintonville Farmers' Market
3535 North High StreetLarge farmer's market that supports excellent growers and producers while nurturing community appreciation of wholesome local foods in a lively neighborhood setting. They are a producer-only market, which means that everything you see at market is grown or produced by the stall farmer or cottage food producer.
If you're a local in Columbus, or just passing through go taste this gem of local authentic Vietnamese food. The broths in their bowls of pho are delicious and served with fresh herbs.
Huong Vietnamese Restaurant-will reopen Aug 7
1270 Morse RdIf you're a local in Columbus, or just passing through go taste this gem of local authentic Vietnamese food. The broths in their bowls of pho are delicious and served with fresh herbs.
Parks & Nature
This lovely park with walking trails has a unique rose garden with over 12,000 roses of more than 400 varieties. There are also herb and perennial gardens and display beds of annual plantings. I tend to these gardens with many others as a Master Gardener Volunteer.
19 locals recommend
Whetstone Park Gazebo
185 Ceramic DrThis lovely park with walking trails has a unique rose garden with over 12,000 roses of more than 400 varieties. There are also herb and perennial gardens and display beds of annual plantings. I tend to these gardens with many others as a Master Gardener Volunteer.
Some lovely trails through woods with massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,200-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines. My favorite park to go for walks in town.
52 locals recommend
Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus PikeSome lovely trails through woods with massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,200-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines. My favorite park to go for walks in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
All natural, small batch, Ohio brewed craft soda bar with live music Tuesday - Friday.
11 locals recommend
Rambling House
310 E Hudson StAll natural, small batch, Ohio brewed craft soda bar with live music Tuesday - Friday.
The Crest features locally-grown & locally-sourced foods, locally produced beers, and innovative, seasonal menus all with a commitment to our environment and community with a roof top and raised garden beds that support their offerings.
42 locals recommend
The Crest Gastropub
2855 Indianola AveThe Crest features locally-grown & locally-sourced foods, locally produced beers, and innovative, seasonal menus all with a commitment to our environment and community with a roof top and raised garden beds that support their offerings.
Essentials
Authentic international super market with foods from around the world.
7 locals recommend
Saraga International Grocery
1265 Morse RdAuthentic international super market with foods from around the world.
Grocery focusing on natural, organic food, without pesticides, antibiotics or growth hormones.
41 locals recommend
Luckys
2770 N High StGrocery focusing on natural, organic food, without pesticides, antibiotics or growth hormones.
Shopping
City Folk’s Farm Shop was created to connect city-dwellers to goods, services, information and other people who are interested in city farming. They carry backyard animal feeds and equipment, gardening tools and supplies, homesteading products, and local foods.
They also offer education opportunities including classes, in-store information, and connection to other community members of which I have been a part.
City Folk's Farm Shop
4760 N High StCity Folk’s Farm Shop was created to connect city-dwellers to goods, services, information and other people who are interested in city farming. They carry backyard animal feeds and equipment, gardening tools and supplies, homesteading products, and local foods.
They also offer education opportunities including classes, in-store information, and connection to other community members of which I have been a part.