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Columbus Favorites
Yau's Chinese Bistro is one of Columbus Favorites.

1. Yau's Chinese Bistro

6.8
1493 N High St (E 9th Ave), Columbus, OH
Chinese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Deanna B.Deanna B: Spicy String Beans Tofu forever.

Explorers Club is one of Columbus Favorites.

2. Explorers Club

909 W 5th Ave (Morrill Street), Columbus, OH
Latin American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Dave W.Dave Wallingford: Possibly the best brunch I've had in Columbus!

Northstar Cafe is one of Columbus Favorites.

3. Northstar Cafe

8.9
951 N High St (at 2nd Ave), Columbus, OH
Café · Short North · 153 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: Veggie Lover? Stop by Northstar for one of the best veggie burgers you'll ever have. Also try on of there cookies (they're amazing) and our fave - the homemade ginger-ale. Read more.

Mission Coffee Co. is one of Columbus Favorites.

4. Mission Coffee Co.

11 Price Ave (at N. High St.), Columbus, OH
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews

Deanna B.Deanna B: Get the mocha. Easily the best I've ever had. French cocoa powder, cayenne, cinnamon and vanilla. It's life-altering.

Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza is one of Columbus Favorites.

5. Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza

8.1
2657 N High St (at W Dodridge St.), Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · 119 tips and reviews

amsams: Make sure you ask for the smokin' joe's crust!

Adriatico's is one of Columbus Favorites.

6. Adriatico's

9.0
265 W 11th Ave (Neil Ave), Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · 22 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Schnell: The deep dish is the best pizza in town.

Wexner Center for the Arts is one of Columbus Favorites.

7. Wexner Center for the Arts

9.1
1871 N High St (at 15th Ave.), Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 23 tips and reviews

Community Action Hero D.Community Action Hero David Yorka: I have seen world class gallery shows, films, film festival, theater, jazz, dance, artist lectures, performance art from the national and international art scene. Wexner Center is a Columbus treasure.

The Book Loft of German Village is one of Columbus Favorites.

8. The Book Loft of German Village

9.2
631 S 3rd St (E Sycamore St), Columbus, OH
Bookstore · 58 tips and reviews

Andrea H.Andrea Hong: While visiting German Village, be sure to come and immerse yourself in the Book Loft's 32 rooms of bargin books. It's definitely one of my favorite places!

Gateway Film Center is one of Columbus Favorites.

9. Gateway Film Center

8.2
1550 N High St (at 11th Ave), Columbus, OH
Indie Movie Theater · 51 tips and reviews

CarlCarl: I once watched vintage porn here on the big screen, on my birthday. If you have a chance to watch vintage porn with 50 other people in a theater, do it

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse is one of Columbus Favorites.

10. Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

9.1
3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH
Movie Theater · 40 tips and reviews

amsams: order a pizza, get a beer, prop your feet up, watch a movie.

Surly Girl Saloon is one of Columbus Favorites.

11. Surly Girl Saloon

1126 N High St (at 4th), Columbus, OH
Bar · 80 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. In the unlikely event that the suds fail you, order up their "Surly Temple," a vodka and red pop, three bucks all the time. Read more.

Grass Skirt Tiki Room is one of Columbus Favorites.

12. Grass Skirt Tiki Room

105 N Grant Ave (at E. Long St.), Columbus, OH
Cocktail Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Durb M.Durb Morrison: Tikiphile Mai Tai please!

Double Happiness is one of Columbus Favorites.

13. Double Happiness

482 S Front St (at Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Lori C.Lori Crabtree: I love this place. Awesome atmosphere, crazy movies playing, interesting juke, great beer/cocktails, AND Freshstreet in the back.

Bodega is one of Columbus Favorites.

14. Bodega

8.1
1044 N High St (at E 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH
Bar · 91 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Manket: great happy hour specials. 1/2 off any 50 of draft beers!

Skully's Music Diner is one of Columbus Favorites.

15. Skully's Music Diner

7.6
1151 N High St, Columbus, OH
Night Club · 48 tips and reviews

Emmy B.Emmy Beach: Go to Skully's and dance the night away at Ladies' 80's on a Thursday evening.

Cherbourg Bakery is one of Columbus Favorites.

16. Cherbourg Bakery

8.4
541 S Drexel Ave (Main Street), Bexley, OH
Bakery · 17 tips and reviews

Delyse T.Delyse Twitty: Pumpkin chocolate chip brownies are amazing! Everything here is gluten free heaven!

The Angry Baker is one of Columbus Favorites.

17. The Angry Baker

891 Oak St (18th St), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 50 tips and reviews

Tony V.Tony V: Vegan biscuits and gravy add an egg over easy to the top. Great vegetarian breakfast!

Blue Danube is one of Columbus Favorites.

18. Blue Danube

2439 N High St (at Blake Ave), Columbus, OH
Diner · 45 tips and reviews

Britny S.Britny Sanders: Cheap, decent, hangover college food, served in a hole in a wall that plays good music. Diverse menu with lots of options. $1 PBRs. Open til 2:30am.

Tasi Cafe is one of Columbus Favorites.

19. Tasi Cafe

680 N Pearl St (at Brickel), Columbus, OH
Café · 71 tips and reviews

Charlie K.Charlie Kordes: Absolutely the best huevos rancheros I have ever had... Highly recommend the fun atmosphere and people watching

Drexel Theatre is one of Columbus Favorites.

20. Drexel Theatre

8.3
2254 E Main St (at S Drexel Ave.), Columbus, OH
Indie Movie Theater · 12 tips and reviews

David S.David Smith: Monday is bargain night. Only $5 a ticket, all night!

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is one of Columbus Favorites.

21. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

8.5
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 232 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Warner: Get a vegan dog from hell on a veggie brat.

Piada Italian Street Food is one of Columbus Favorites.

22. Piada Italian Street Food

7.9
2585 E Main St (at S Remington Rd), Bexley, OH
Italian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Sarah C.Sarah CJ: The staff is very friendly and helpful! The food portions so big, I can never eat it all! Chicken is great, also if you want a really filling salad, here's your place!!

North Market is one of Columbus Favorites.

23. North Market

9.3
59 Spruce St (at Park St), Columbus, OH
Market · 156 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: A definite "must-visit" in Columbus, head to the market to check out all of the different offerings to be had. Lots a great food (and great people watching!) Read more.

Aab India Restaurant is one of Columbus Favorites.

24. Aab India Restaurant

8.7
1470 Grandview Ave (Ida Ave), Columbus, OH
Indian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Hatoon S.Hatoon Siraj: Best Indian restaurant in Columbus

Katzinger's Delicatessen is one of Columbus Favorites.

25. Katzinger's Delicatessen

8.7
475 S 3rd St (at E. Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Deli · German Village · 93 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: Try Katzinger's famous Reuben - and don't forget the free pickles! Nothing better than getting pickles out of a barrel.

Aladdin's Eatery is one of Columbus Favorites.

26. Aladdin's Eatery

2400 E Main St, Columbus, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Elizabeth T.Elizabeth Tanchevski: Quick, clean, delicious. Dine-in or carry-out. Great Patio! Read more.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Columbus Favorites.

27. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

8.8
714 N High St (at E Lincoln St), Columbus, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 116 tips and reviews

Travis B.Travis Boggs: Best Ice Cream in town, possibly state, country, and world! Especially Salty Caramel

Goodale Park is one of Columbus Favorites.

28. Goodale Park

9.0
120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 45 tips and reviews

Timmy R.Timmy Raz: When it's NOT Comfest, the park is really nice to hang at.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of Columbus Favorites.

29. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9.4
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Zoo · 160 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo that's home to over 5,000 animals representing over 700 species - and Jungle Jack Hanna!

Whetstone Park of Roses is one of Columbus Favorites.

30. Whetstone Park of Roses

9.2
3923 N High St, Columbus, OH
Park · 21 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Experience the color and fragrance of 424 varieties of roses in full bloom as you stroll through 13 acres of garden beds. This is a wonderful place to walk and take in the beautiful scenery of roses.

Crestview Market is one of Columbus Favorites.

31. Crestview Market

2950 N High St (Crestview Ave.), Columbus, OH
Grocery Store · 3 tips and reviews

Ryan G.Ryan Gear: Best prices on bulk rice & tofu.

Clintonville Community Market is one of Columbus Favorites.

32. Clintonville Community Market

200 Crestview Rd (at Calumet St), Columbus, OH
Grocery Store · 15 tips and reviews

JDJD: Lots of low fat vegan stuff here and it supports the local community.

33. Yoga on High

1081 N High St, Columbus, OH
Yoga Studio · 7 tips and reviews

RoseRose: Tim Miller visits every year in April. It's worth the trek even if you don't live in the area

Destination Donuts is one of Columbus Favorites.

34. Destination Donuts

59 Spruce St (at North Market), Columbus, OH
Donut Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Christina D.Christina D: So. Good. #yum

CAPA Summer Movie Series is one of Columbus Favorites.

35. CAPA Summer Movie Series

Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH
Other Event · 2 tips and reviews

Deanna B.Deanna B: Although the view can't be beat from the upper level, the sound quality is better and it's warmer on the ground level.

Tigertree is one of Columbus Favorites.

36. Tigertree

787 N High St (at Warren Street), Columbus, OH
Boutique · 8 tips and reviews

Chuck P.Chuck Palmer: Innovative mix of men's, women's, home and other cool projects. Josh & Nikki are great merchants.

Wholly Craft! is one of Columbus Favorites.

37. Wholly Craft!

3515 N High St (Orchard Ln), Columbus, OH
Arts and Crafts Store · 6 tips and reviews

Aaron T.Aaron Tsuru: Handmade nation celebration exasperation!!!!!!

Brothers Drake Meadery is one of Columbus Favorites.

38. Brothers Drake Meadery

26 E 5th Ave (5th and High), Columbus, OH
Meadery · University District · 51 tips and reviews

Matt G.Matt G: If you are here you've made a good choice!

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of Columbus Favorites.

39. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.1
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Garden · 52 tips and reviews

Experience ColumbusExperience Columbus: Make sure to visit the bonsai collection, and don't miss the Pacific Island garden, complete with Chihuly glass sculptures.

Topiary Garden is one of Columbus Favorites.

40. Topiary Garden

8.4
480 E Town St (S Washington Ave), Columbus, OH
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Columbus · 20 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: The Topiary Park is most famous for its topiary interpretation of Georges Seurat’s famous Post-Impressionist painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte." Take a walk through art.

Ohio Theatre is one of Columbus Favorites.

41. Ohio Theatre

9.4
39 E State St, Columbus, OH
Theater · 45 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? In its heyday, many famous vaudeville performers appeared on this stage, including Milton Berle, Ray Bolger, Cab Calloway, Buddy Ebsen, Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, and Jack Benny. Read more.

Rivet is one of Columbus Favorites.

42. Rivet

8.2
1200 N High St (btw 4th & 5th Ave), Columbus, OH
Toy Store · 9 tips and reviews

Travis B.Travis Boggs: Great place to see unique art w/ monthly installations and an amazing weird toys selection!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Columbus Favorites.

43. Chipotle Mexican Grill

6.8
2484 E Main St (E. Main & Cassingham), Bexley, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Monica S.Monica Sivixay: It's the best Chipotle in town, hands down.

Stauf's Coffee is one of Columbus Favorites.

44. Stauf's Coffee

8.8
1277 Grandview Ave (at W. Third Avenue), Grandview Heights, OH
Coffee Shop · 64 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Singleton: This is _the_ coffee shop in Columbus (think Blue Bottle or Sightglass). I recommend the hand poured coffee, ask the staff which beans are new and enjoy a small batch rare taste

House Beer is one of Columbus Favorites.

45. House Beer

843 N High St, Columbus, OH
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Sawicki: Best craft beer bar in Columbus, hands down

Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling is one of Columbus Favorites.

46. Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling

231 S Grubb St (at W. Town St.), Columbus, OH
Buddhist Temple · 2 tips and reviews

Deanna B.Deanna B: Lama Kathy's dharma talks on Sundays are not to be missed.

Hocking Hills State Park is one of Columbus Favorites.

47. Hocking Hills State Park

8.9
19852 OH-664 S, Logan, OH
State or Provincial Park · 22 tips and reviews

Deanna B.Deanna B: Best hiking in the state. Don't miss Conkle's Hollow in the autumn for the gorgeous colors.

Ohio Renaissance Festival is one of Columbus Favorites.

48. Ohio Renaissance Festival

8.8
10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH
Amusement Park · 32 tips and reviews

Rachel R.Rachel R: Make sure to check out the Mud Show, in Theatre in the Ground! Viking Show FTW!!

Smith Farm Market is one of Columbus Favorites.

49. Smith Farm Market

8.4
3341 Winchester Pike (Watkins Road), Columbus, OH
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews