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Restaurants in Columbus
Columbus is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of
America’s up-and-coming culinary destinations. Its
restaurant scene is creating a buzz with its creativity,
diversity and one-of-a-kind experiences, from classic diner
fare, to fine dining, to offbeat, ethnic and funky cafes.
With farms, heritage livestock and artisan producers just
minutes away, Columbus chefs have easy access to the
best local ingredients from which to craft their menus.
Columbus is home to restaurateur Cameron Mitchell
and the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author
Jeni Britton Bauer, the mind behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice
Creams, both with locations located throughout the city.
Local Dining in columbus
Columbus has consistently gained national recognition for
its food scene in recent years and offers more than 100
restaurants in walking distance in the heart of downtown,
with local options ranging from fast-casual to fine-dining
and everything in between. The Short North Arts District
has a slew of restaurants to choose from. Duck into
Columbus’ beloved Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams; grab a
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bite to eat at The Guild House or The Pearl, and quench
your thirst with craft coffee from One Line Coffee or
cocktails at Denmark. Head south of downtown to
German Village for a sausage and cream puff from the
historic Schmidt’s or visit Katzinger’s for a New
York-style deli experience. Feast your eyes on a rainbow
assortment of macarons at French patisserie Pistacia
Vera, whose coffee is roasted especially by a local roaster
Café Brioso. The patio at Lindey’s is not to be missed
during the summer months. Don’t leave without a visit
to The North Market, Columbus’ historic public market
since 1876, featuring fresh and prepared foods, authentic
ethnic cuisine, flowers, wine and beer, unique gifts, and
cookware. During the growing season, stop by The
North Market for a bustling farmer’s market featuring
more than 20 farmers each Saturday.
Coffee Shops & Bakeries in columbus
In Columbus, coffee roasting is as much of a science as
wine-making and has the best coffee scene in the
Midwest. There are quality coffee shops all across
Columbus. The Columbus Coffee Trail is the perfect
way to taste what happens when quality and collaboration
come first. Pick up a coffee trail card at any of the 17
participating shops and buy a drink at four or more to
claim your free Columbus Coffee T-Shirt! You can now
do the coffee trail digitally. Plus, the city’s bakeries are
unmatched. The delectable macarons at the James Beard
Award-nominated Pistacia Vera are not to be missed.
Those with food allergens need not worry, with plenty
of options to choose from like the vegan Pattycake
Bakery or gluten-free Bake Me Happy. Plus, Columbus’
international food scene extends to its bakeries, with
options ranging from Mexican, Japanese, Czech, French
and more.
Ice Cream & Desserts in columbus
We’re known worldwide for our ice cream. Jeni’s
Spendid Ice Creams combines milk from all-Ohio
grass-fed cows with spices, fruits and even vegetables
from all over the world. Columbus also boasts some of
the best pastry chefs in the Midwest. Pistacia Vera in
German Village offers a wide array of perfectly presented
French patisserie, including their famous macarons.
Mozart’s Bakery in Clintonville specializes in Austrian-style
pastries. Make sure you also check out Duck Donuts,
located at Polaris and in Dublin, for warm, delicious and
made to order donuts. These hot-spots are just the tip
of the iceberg for the delicious desserts you will find in
Columbus.
Columbus Craft Breweries
Columbus’ craft beer scene keeps growing and changing,
and that means you’ll always find something new each
time you visit. Greater Columbus breweries range from
highly regarded production breweries to neighborhood
nano breweries and everything in between. Columbus
beer styles focus on using Ohio grain and an increasing
amount of local hops.
Columbus ale trail
One fun way to explore the beer scene is through the
Columbus Ale Trail! Pick up a Brew Book at any of the
participating breweries and use it to guide you through
a great beer experience. Make a purchase at a listed
brewery to get a stamp then earn free swag as you
progress on the Ale Trail. Visit every brewery on the
Columbus Ale Trail to unlock a limited edition art print!
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