Our Guidebook for You in Columbus
Coffee + Tea
They roast their own coffee so the smell is incredible. Just around the corner from our home. Great vibes with music always in the background. We love it!
38 locals recommend
Upper Cup Coffee
79 Parsons AveThey roast their own coffee so the smell is incredible. Just around the corner from our home. Great vibes with music always in the background. We love it!
Located in historic German Village just 5-min drive away. Next to the famous Book Loft! Brick roads and sidewalks. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also roast their own coffee right in-house.
98 locals recommend
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StLocated in historic German Village just 5-min drive away. Next to the famous Book Loft! Brick roads and sidewalks. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also roast their own coffee right in-house.
Chocolate lover??? This is the spot. In historic German Village right next to Schiller Park and The Brown Bag Deli.
28 locals recommend
Winans Chocolates + Coffees German Village
897 S 3rd StChocolate lover??? This is the spot. In historic German Village right next to Schiller Park and The Brown Bag Deli.
Beautiful bakery! Tons of treats, coffee and teas to choose from. They bake everything in-house. As of 3/2/22 they’re not seating indoors. But it’s still worth the trip. Right next to the famous deli of German Village! Brick roads, sidewalks and homes.
61 locals recommend
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StBeautiful bakery! Tons of treats, coffee and teas to choose from. They bake everything in-house. As of 3/2/22 they’re not seating indoors. But it’s still worth the trip. Right next to the famous deli of German Village! Brick roads, sidewalks and homes.
One of our favorites! Their egg sandwich is to die for. They have two locations to choose from.
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StOne of our favorites! Their egg sandwich is to die for. They have two locations to choose from.
Quaint local coffee and breakfast in Columbus. My favorite is the breakfast burrito! Indoor and outdoor spaces both beautiful. Very thoughtful design. Healthier food options too. Next to a chocolate shop too!
Emmett's Cafe
Quaint local coffee and breakfast in Columbus. My favorite is the breakfast burrito! Indoor and outdoor spaces both beautiful. Very thoughtful design. Healthier food options too. Next to a chocolate shop too!
Drinks + Nightlife
The Oracle
1159 Oak StGroovy place and specialty cocktails. Just down the street from us!
Indoor and outdoor patio space. A favorite local brewery of ours and friends. Dog friendly place too! Tons of beer and cocktails to choose from. They always have a unique food truck to order from as well.
108 locals recommend
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th StIndoor and outdoor patio space. A favorite local brewery of ours and friends. Dog friendly place too! Tons of beer and cocktails to choose from. They always have a unique food truck to order from as well.
Just 2-minutes away. Mini bowling alley, outdoor patio with fire pit, ping pong, indoor games, etc. Definitely a different experience of drinks and entertainment!
84 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
141 N 4th StJust 2-minutes away. Mini bowling alley, outdoor patio with fire pit, ping pong, indoor games, etc. Definitely a different experience of drinks and entertainment!
Just down the street from our home in historic Olde Towne East. Laidback place. Fun back patio area with fire pit! Delicious food and good vibes.
60 locals recommend
The Olde Towne Tavern
889 Oak StJust down the street from our home in historic Olde Towne East. Laidback place. Fun back patio area with fire pit! Delicious food and good vibes.
We love dive bars! Smaller local dive bar located in Clintonville, 15-min away. LIVE Jazz and Blues music!
9 locals recommend
Dick's Den
2417 N High StWe love dive bars! Smaller local dive bar located in Clintonville, 15-min away. LIVE Jazz and Blues music!
Dive bar 101! Their subs are #1 in the city. Live free music (during football off-season), nice large patio, local people and good vibes!! About 10 minutes away in Clintonville.
India Oak Grill
590 Oakland Park AveDive bar 101! Their subs are #1 in the city. Live free music (during football off-season), nice large patio, local people and good vibes!! About 10 minutes away in Clintonville.
Located in the heart of German Village. Open Thur-Sat 4-9pm. Good cocktails, light snacks, next to the well-known winery.
The Laundry
Located in the heart of German Village. Open Thur-Sat 4-9pm. Good cocktails, light snacks, next to the well-known winery.
Food Scene
German food and fun experience! Just down the street from us in Olde Towne East. Located across from local bars and coffee shops too.
13 locals recommend
Gemüt Biergarten
734 Oak StGerman food and fun experience! Just down the street from us in Olde Towne East. Located across from local bars and coffee shops too.
Our favorite vegan restaurant! The naan bread is to die for. Absolutely gorgeous place. Dimly lit for a fun evening of dinner and drinks or brunch and coffee in the morning. You get to choose. Cheers! (Even if you’re not totally vegan, this is a place you’ll want to experience!)
23 locals recommend
Comune
677 Parsons AveOur favorite vegan restaurant! The naan bread is to die for. Absolutely gorgeous place. Dimly lit for a fun evening of dinner and drinks or brunch and coffee in the morning. You get to choose. Cheers! (Even if you’re not totally vegan, this is a place you’ll want to experience!)
Wanting a fancier night out? This is it. Located in German Village. Beautiful outdoor patio. Always great reviews!
125 locals recommend
Lindey's
169 E Beck StWanting a fancier night out? This is it. Located in German Village. Beautiful outdoor patio. Always great reviews!
Delicious local deli just a minute walk from Schiller Park of German Village.
51 locals recommend
The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StDelicious local deli just a minute walk from Schiller Park of German Village.
Italian food and experience. Located on Gay next to dive bars and entertainment!
9 locals recommend
Due Amici
67 E Gay StItalian food and experience. Located on Gay next to dive bars and entertainment!
Absolutely delicious food and good company. About 15-min drive away. Located in Grandview near other nice restaurants including its brother right next door, Figlio! Also incredible food. Fire-oven pizzas!
Vino Vino
1371 Grandview AveAbsolutely delicious food and good company. About 15-min drive away. Located in Grandview near other nice restaurants including its brother right next door, Figlio! Also incredible food. Fire-oven pizzas!
Entertainment
Just a 5-min walk away. Magic, music and entertainment! You’ll want to search their site to see the options and book first.
10 locals recommend
Lincoln Theatre
769 E Long StJust a 5-min walk away. Magic, music and entertainment! You’ll want to search their site to see the options and book first.
Our main library of Columbus. Gorgeous building. Massive space, windows and lighting. Books everywhere. Get lost and enjoy!
29 locals recommend
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant AveOur main library of Columbus. Gorgeous building. Massive space, windows and lighting. Books everywhere. Get lost and enjoy!
I’ve been coming here since I was 3 years old. Over 32 rooms of books!
110 locals recommend
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd StI’ve been coming here since I was 3 years old. Over 32 rooms of books!
Shadowbox Live
503 S Front StComedy! Quaint place, hilarious shows.
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park LnThis is Columbus’ baseball farm team - The Clippers!
Parks + Nature
Just a 2-min drive away. Franklin Park has been my personal favorite for years. Indoor and outdoor plants and massive trees, adventures, entertainment. Especially fun for couples or a stroll by yourself to unwind from the city lights.
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StJust a 2-min drive away. Franklin Park has been my personal favorite for years. Indoor and outdoor plants and massive trees, adventures, entertainment. Especially fun for couples or a stroll by yourself to unwind from the city lights.
Right behind the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library. Beautifully sculpted and pruned trees that have a story to tell.
47 locals recommend
Topiary Garden
480 E Town StRight behind the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library. Beautifully sculpted and pruned trees that have a story to tell.
Located in historic German Village, nestled in between gorgeous homes, brick roads, coffee shops, bakeries, the Book Loft and delis. Tons of sacred trees, open space and dog-lovers.
118 locals recommend
Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StLocated in historic German Village, nestled in between gorgeous homes, brick roads, coffee shops, bakeries, the Book Loft and delis. Tons of sacred trees, open space and dog-lovers.
Our favorite park! Tons of paths, a climbing wall, military-style outdoor workout space, trails, nature center, beautiful view of downtown Columbus! Just a 10-minute drive away.
73 locals recommend
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StOur favorite park! Tons of paths, a climbing wall, military-style outdoor workout space, trails, nature center, beautiful view of downtown Columbus! Just a 10-minute drive away.
Yoga + Healing
This is where I trained to become a yoga instructor. I love the space and people. Yoga class options for a harder workout OR complete relaxation and healing.
Yoga On High: Teacher Training Institute
1020 Dennison AveThis is where I trained to become a yoga instructor. I love the space and people. Yoga class options for a harder workout OR complete relaxation and healing.
Reiki, Hypnosis, Psychic Readings, etc. The perfect place to heal and receive what your soul needs.
The Reiki Center
Reiki, Hypnosis, Psychic Readings, etc. The perfect place to heal and receive what your soul needs.
This is where Andrew works out. 5-star facility. Lots of options and machines. Plus a smoothie, healthy food cafe! Just 5-min drive away.
7 locals recommend
The Fitness Loft Columbus
625 Parsons AveThis is where Andrew works out. 5-star facility. Lots of options and machines. Plus a smoothie, healthy food cafe! Just 5-min drive away.