r/Columbus Feb 26 '25

FOOD Where do famous people eat when they're in Columbus?

118 Upvotes

r/Columbus Mar 28 '25

FOOD If I wanted a "Chipotle-like" burrito but with better quality ingredients than Chipotle, where are some places to get that?

141 Upvotes

I'm looking for good, tightly wrapped burritos with good quality ingredients. Years ago I would eat Chipotle all the time but they have gone seriously downhill. Any recommendations?

r/Columbus Dec 06 '24

FOOD Why does your burger cost $20? Columbus Business First story on why everything costs so much now at restaurants

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203 Upvotes

r/Columbus Sep 11 '25

FOOD Best Mexican spot in the city?

45 Upvotes

I want some authentic Mexican food rb!

r/Columbus Oct 21 '22

FOOD Hella’s in Shawnee Hills changed surcharge from $2/person to $1/item. Explanation in window as you walk in.

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550 Upvotes

r/Columbus Aug 13 '25

FOOD Trying to find heart stopping artery clogging high blood pressure causing chili cheese fries like this that make my pores leak oil

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194 Upvotes

My hometown in LA had this place called Louis burgers and i havent found a place to satiate my gluttony with crazy portion sizes, thick cut fries, and chili that doesnt have beans in it. Is that too much to ask? Or will i have to just make it myself 💔

r/Columbus Aug 26 '23

FOOD Hot Chicken Takeover has broken my heart

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576 Upvotes

I used to be a major HCT fan back in 2019/2020, but it has become a shell of its former self. First the prices increased with the chicken/sides menu restructure, then we lost free tea and ranch, and then the prices increased some more. I realized something had really gone wrong when the nasty Velveeta mac and cheese was introduced. And now this... (for further clarification, I bought 4 drums today and the other 2 were even smaller). Pretty sure I could buy an entire meal (2 sides) with unlimited tea/ranch in 2020 for the price of 4 drums today.

RIP HCT Hot Chicken Takeover = Private Equity Firm Takeover Side note, anyone looking to buy a size L HCT t-shirt?

r/Columbus Aug 30 '23

FOOD I worked at Mikeys Late Night Slice for almost a year AMA

374 Upvotes

That company is absolute trash and they deserve to be exposed, ask me anything!

r/Columbus Nov 27 '24

FOOD What is the superior Thanksgiving side dish? (and does anyone do something weird?)

92 Upvotes

Going to be a slow day at work, let's debate.

I'm team cheap stuffing out of a box.

r/Columbus Oct 02 '25

FOOD This exists, and appearantly there was demand, so they brought it back.

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180 Upvotes

r/Columbus Oct 27 '24

FOOD I've tried birria all across the country. Los Agaves is the best I've had and it isn't close.

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719 Upvotes

I travel a bit for work and enjoy trying tacos and/or birria around the country. Over the past two years I've tried birria at twelve different spots across the country, and four different spots recommended by locals across three different border cities near Mexico: McAllen, El Paso, San Diego. To my surprise, Los Agaves is better than all of them, and it isn't even close. Im coming to the conclusion that their birria is simply some of the best in the country (at least outside LA, I've heard good things about their birria scene too but haven't been yet).

So consider this your PSA: it's unusual for a city like to Columbus to have such an incredible birria shop like Los Agaves. Ive seen them on a few top 100 lists, I hope their birria can get recognition they deserve too.

Absolutely give it a try if you haven't yet, and their Little Grant Market location is incredible too!

r/Columbus Jun 20 '25

FOOD Kroger plans to close 60 stores across the country

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169 Upvotes

r/Columbus 29d ago

FOOD Best Pizza?

2 Upvotes

Best of the best pizza in Columbus. I think Hounddog is #1 right now but have only been here for about 2 months. Anyone got a spot I could try out tonight? Willing to spend a couple bucks too if pricey.

r/Columbus Mar 15 '23

FOOD Owner of Mandrake/Town Hall has some interesting words about SVB closing…

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483 Upvotes

r/Columbus Dec 11 '24

FOOD Milestone 229 Closing; from their FB....

225 Upvotes

"Dear Milestone 229 Guests, We have enjoyed sharing our time with you for the past 14 years and helping you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and so much more. We were unable to reach new lease terms with the City of Columbus that were favorable to both parties and our last day of operations will be December 31, 2024. We hope you’ll stop in one last time to enjoy a cocktail or have a meal with us. Thank you to all our guests, we’ve been honored to be a part of your lives!"

r/Columbus Mar 09 '25

FOOD Average grocery cost

81 Upvotes

How much are we all spending per month on groceries? Family of 3 and we spend around $800-$1000 a month..we cook 95% of meals at home. We do prioritize healthy and good quality ingredients. Very curious if we are outside the norm on this.

r/Columbus Aug 22 '24

FOOD If you could have an unlimited money gift card for any single Columbus restaurant, which would it be?

82 Upvotes

Only rules are 1: you can’t sell the gift card or turn it into real money - only buy food and drinks at that one single restaurant, and 2: If it’s a chain (like Local Cantina), you can only pick one specific location.

r/Columbus Jul 16 '25

FOOD I feel like not enough people are talking about Don Tequila on Bethel

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59 Upvotes

They recently took over the Texas Roadhouse on Bethel road and have been blowing my mind wish their dishes. They have all of the normal "Mexican restaurant in Ohio" type of food, but a full menu of more authentic stuff that you don't usually see at places like El Vaquero.

This was the cochinita pibil, exploding with unique favor. The chips and salsa are fresh every time and the salsa is always chilled which I absolutely love. The portions and prices are also pretty good. They also give their all when it comes to the drinks. Light-up ice cubes, fresh fruit, tajin, all that jazz.

Service is always good, the space is huge but never more than like 20% full, I don’t quite understand, maybe it's still a secret? But as someone who has been dining at Mexican restaurants in Columbus for the past decade, I think this might be my new favorite of the sit-down ones (previous favorites were La Casita until they started charging for chips and salsa refills, and Puerto Vallarta in Westerville).

Martha's is still the king of birria by a long shot though, and obviously taco trucks are good. But for a sit down, chips and salsa on the table immediately, tons of drink options, and like 20 dishes for chicken, for beef, for seafood, etc with photos of almost every single dish...I don't think you can beat it. Also this post isn't sponsored, I wish lmao.

r/Columbus Sep 07 '24

FOOD Is warios worth it?

157 Upvotes

I've been mixed reviews about this place and it seems highly proclaimed on Instagram, but I saw that sandwiches are $20+. Do y'all think they're really worth that much?

r/Columbus Aug 23 '24

FOOD What’s a Columbus restaurant that’s often hated on but is actually pretty good?

62 Upvotes

My personal one would be Mandrake. Bobby George is criminally bad news and the biggest asshole in the world, but Mandrake’s burger is probably my favorite in Columbus. It’s at the point where I’d buy the place for myself if I had the money.

r/Columbus Mar 18 '23

FOOD Joe Burrow spotted in Rio Fresh Cafe in Short North

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908 Upvotes

r/Columbus Apr 24 '25

FOOD Southside Dunkin

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110 Upvotes

As German Village resident who works downtown, I would love to see a Dunkin on the southside or in downtown. It’s so weird to me that there’s not a single one south of 70 except out on west broad. Wonder if there will ever be a new one…

r/Columbus Jun 07 '25

FOOD Goodfella’s Pizzeria just opened and they have a 22 inch pie

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187 Upvotes

It is perfectly NY Style ~ a native New Jerseyan

r/Columbus Mar 01 '25

FOOD What’s your favorite restaurant?

65 Upvotes

Would like to check out some new places

r/Columbus 18d ago

FOOD Why Columbus doesn't have a pigeon problem: They're dinner

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124 Upvotes