time to dine dine

By Ruth Corradi Beach

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Transcend Coffee + Roastery

Start your morning off right with a freshly brewed coffee or tea paired with a delicious pastry.

3 Brothers Diner

A classic American diner with a twist: the titular brothers hail from Oaxaca, Mexico, as evidenced in the MexicanAmerican-Cuban fusion menu. Also open for lunch and dinner.

Jolly Pirate Donuts

This 24-hour donut shop features classic and seasonal flavors, stools that spin, and fresh, hot coffee.

Sunny Street Café

Savor breakfast staples like omelettes and fluffy buttermilk pancakes along with delicious dishes like breakfast tacos and avocado toast. Also open for lunch.

Kirk’s Farm Market

Start with some local fruit and produce, add a sandwich you create at the deli counter, and end the meal with hand-dipped ice cream.

Memories Food & Spirits

Fancy a Fried Green Tomatoes BLT?

Memories has that, along with other American classics old and new. Also open for dinner.

The Garden Bar Café

In a rush? Grab a box lunch, made-to-order salad, vegan smoothie, or boba tea and get on with your day.

George’s Coneys and Gyros

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic American Coney dog or traditional Greek souvlaki, George’s has got you covered with a broad, imaginative menu.

Local Cantina

Try some elevated tacos and burritos, made with fresh, local ingredients — even the perfectly light and crispy tortilla chips. Also open for lunch.

Cimi’s Bistro

Indulge in decadent dishes like lobster bisque or chicken marsala — this beautiful spot is located at Pinnacle Golf Club. Also open for lunch.

Plank’s on Broadway

This place housed a saloon in 1854 and these days retains that neighborhood feel with a wide array of pub-food classics.

China Bell Restaurant

Pull up a chair in The Lily Room or the Hole-in-One Lounge: in either setting, you’ll find authentic Chinese cuisine, as spicy as you’d like. Also open for lunch.

Dessert Dessert

Columbus Keto Treats

Billing themselves as Ohio’s only sugar free, gluten free, low carb commercial bakery, this spot proves that healthy and delicious go hand-in-hand.

Strawser’s Ice Cream, Pop & Candy Shop

It’s all right there in the name — stop in for whatever your sweet tooth desires, including an old-fashioned root beer float.

Mona’s Eats & Treats

From a soft-serve chocolate/vanilla twist with crunchies to a baklava, ice cream, caramel sauce, and whipped cream sundae, Mona’s has ice cream for everyone. Open seasonally.

Crumbl Cookies

Look no further for over-the-top cookies in both classic and creative flavors. The menu rotates weekly, so check online for a sneak peak at which sugary creations are available.

BAR/BREW BAR/BREW

Grove City Brewing Company

Grab a pint from the Jolly Pirate series — beers based on treats from the local donut shop — or enjoy your favorite flavors on tap.

Plum Run Winery

Bring your friends and settle in for a glass of wine, or order up a house crafted cocktail to try something new.

Blu-Willy’s

Loaded pretzel bites, gourmet burgers, beer on tap, by the pitcher, or 5-to-a-bucket; this is a great place to spend time with friends and keep the fun flowing.

Hop Yard 62

With 24 rotating craft beer taps, 70+ bourbons and whiskeys, an expansive wine list, and rotating food trucks, this is a great neighborhood gathering spot.

Town Center Pub

Weekly entertainment and a laid-back vibe make this old-style tavern a popular destination for a burger and a cold one.

Zassy’s Cocktail Lounge

Nestled under the vintage bowling alley sign, this upbeat spot offers hand-crafted cocktails made with lots of imagination.