Where to eat
Where to eat in Columbus
The food guide to Columbus — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Columbus are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Columbus
The Midwest plate: the North Market's food hall, the Short North's restaurants, German Village's Schmidt's Sausage Haus (the cream puff), and the Columbus-style pizza (thin, square-cut). Jeni's ice cream was born here.
Where the locals eat
North Market for the food hall; Short North for the dining strip; German Village for the historic restaurants.
The iconic orders
Iconic: Schmidt's cream puff; Jeni's ice cream; the square-cut pizza.
Common questions
What is Columbus famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Columbus?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Columbus?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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