Guidebook for Foodies
Food Scene
There are several close restaurants and bars nearby in the popular neighborhoods of Merion Village, German Village and Brewery District! All recommendations below are located within a mile and a half of the property.
We love South Village Grille for lunch, dinner, or brunch on the weekends! It is connected to Jonys sushi, which has great sushi as well and you can order from both menus!
24 locals recommend
South Village Grille
197 Thurman AveWe love South Village Grille for lunch, dinner, or brunch on the weekends! It is connected to Jonys sushi, which has great sushi as well and you can order from both menus!
Local Cantina is popular around Columbus; it is good for tacos, margs, and free chips & salsa! Located across the street from Antiques on High, Daily Growler, and Law Bird if you want to make a bar crawl out of a visit.
33 locals recommend
Local Cantina
743 S High StLocal Cantina is popular around Columbus; it is good for tacos, margs, and free chips & salsa! Located across the street from Antiques on High, Daily Growler, and Law Bird if you want to make a bar crawl out of a visit.
Considered to have one of the best burgers in the country. Featured on the Travel Channel's Man v. Food (season 1)! Known for the "Thurmanator", which consists of a bun, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, 12 ounce burger, bacon, cheddar, another 12 ounce burger, sautéed onions & mushrooms, ham, mozzarella & American cheese, top bun served with fries and a pickle spear.
97 locals recommend
The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman AveConsidered to have one of the best burgers in the country. Featured on the Travel Channel's Man v. Food (season 1)! Known for the "Thurmanator", which consists of a bun, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, 12 ounce burger, bacon, cheddar, another 12 ounce burger, sautéed onions & mushrooms, ham, mozzarella & American cheese, top bun served with fries and a pickle spear.
Included in the New York Times Top 50 restaurants in America of 2021. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but you can walk-in as well. Photos courtesy of @cbusbitesandbooze.
13 locals recommend
Chapman's Eat Market
739 S 3rd StIncluded in the New York Times Top 50 restaurants in America of 2021. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but you can walk-in as well. Photos courtesy of @cbusbitesandbooze.
A bit more up-scale. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekend. Very well known for their gorgeous patio, awesome happy hour deals, and great food! Named one of Open Table's Top 100 Brunch Spots in the Country in 2022 and one of the 18 Best Restaurants in Columbus by Infatuation (2022). Reservations recommended for weekend brunch or dinner.
125 locals recommend
Lindey's
169 E Beck StA bit more up-scale. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekend. Very well known for their gorgeous patio, awesome happy hour deals, and great food! Named one of Open Table's Top 100 Brunch Spots in the Country in 2022 and one of the 18 Best Restaurants in Columbus by Infatuation (2022). Reservations recommended for weekend brunch or dinner.
A nationally registered historic site and staple in German Village. Known for their Schnitzel, sausages, and jumbo cream puffs!
80 locals recommend
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StA nationally registered historic site and staple in German Village. Known for their Schnitzel, sausages, and jumbo cream puffs!
Drinks
The suggestions below are located in the Brewery District on S. High St., about a mile from the property. If cocktails and craft beer aren't your thing, there are plenty of dive bars nearby as well!
One of our favorite bars in Columbus! This is the sister brewery to Seventh Son Brewing. Great beers, cocktails and vibes! Make sure to check out the rooftop.
22 locals recommend
Antiques on High
714 S High StOne of our favorite bars in Columbus! This is the sister brewery to Seventh Son Brewing. Great beers, cocktails and vibes! Make sure to check out the rooftop.
Offers a huge variety of craft beers!
7 locals recommend
The Daily Growler - German Village/Brewery District
702 S High StOffers a huge variety of craft beers!
Law Bird
740 S High StHere you can find bar snacks and creative cocktails!
Coffee
We LOVE grabbing Stauf's Coffee and going for a walk in the area!
98 locals recommend
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StWe LOVE grabbing Stauf's Coffee and going for a walk in the area!
Winans Chocolates + Coffees German Village
897 S 3rd StWell known for coffee and chocolates!
Breakfast
Fast casual, and great for coffee, pastries, and the best breakfast sandwich in Columbus! Located on Thurman Ave.
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StFast casual, and great for coffee, pastries, and the best breakfast sandwich in Columbus! Located on Thurman Ave.
Skillet
410 E Whittier StVery well known breakfast spot! Good for a sit down brunch.
Open for breakfast and lunch. This is a fast casual neighborhood café located on S. High St. Don't miss the patio in the back!
Emmett's Cafe
744 South High StreetOpen for breakfast and lunch. This is a fast casual neighborhood café located on S. High St. Don't miss the patio in the back!
A Columbus staple; here you'll find bakery items like macarons, eclairs, and golden croissants as well as brunch items.
61 locals recommend
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StA Columbus staple; here you'll find bakery items like macarons, eclairs, and golden croissants as well as brunch items.
Don't forget the Sweets
The only recommendation from this list that is not nearby but is located in Grandview, a short 15 min drive and absolutely worth it! The cookie flavors change weekly, but they are the best we've ever had! Make sure to check them out on IG @lioncubscookies.
Lion Cub's Cookies
1261 Grandview AveThe only recommendation from this list that is not nearby but is located in Grandview, a short 15 min drive and absolutely worth it! The cookie flavors change weekly, but they are the best we've ever had! Make sure to check them out on IG @lioncubscookies.
Take a walk around Schiller Park and grab Jeni's ice cream in their mini shop located at 900 Mohawk St. We know Jeni's has now spread across the country, but it originated in Columbus so we must include it :)
164 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StTake a walk around Schiller Park and grab Jeni's ice cream in their mini shop located at 900 Mohawk St. We know Jeni's has now spread across the country, but it originated in Columbus so we must include it :)
Buckeye Donuts
1363 S High StWell known donuts in Columbus!
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Foodie Sources
We are big on the food scene here in Columbus as well as visuals, so below are a list of local Instagram accounts to follow to get more recommendations.
General Eats:
@614_eats
@cbusfoodfanatics
@unofoodiegirl
@midwest_foodfest
@ontheplatewithkate
Vegetarian recommendations:
@vegfoodie614
@614vegetarian