Explore Columbus

• Fast Casual:

  • Bibibop: A local fast casual restaurant inspired by Korean cuisine. There are many locations all over the city.  GF and Veg-Friendly. There is one near OSD at 5037 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214. Daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm, Sundays 11-9. https://www.bibibop.com/ 

  • Fusian. Asian fast casual- Sushi and rice or salad bowls. Has tofu & edamame as protein options. Several locations all over the city. Closest to OSD: 4214 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214  https://www.fusian.com/locations 

  • Roots Natural Kitchen. Counter-service eatery dishing up grain bowls and salads with fresh ingredients that can be customized. 10 E. 15th Ave. Columbus 43201. Daily 11-9:30 pm. https://www.rootsnaturalkitchen.com/ 

  • Brassica. Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap. Locations in Short North, Upper Arlington, and Easton. 11-9:30 am daily. brassicas.com 

Columbus has several food halls with a variety of options. This is a good option if you have a group of people going out with different preferences. 

• Dayou Market Food Court- (Northwest Columbus). Authentic Asian food court. Korean, Sichuan, Uyghar, Ramen, Mr. Tea. 885 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43214 https://www.facebook.com/dayoumarket 

• Budd Dairy Food Hall. (Victorian Village- near downtown). Closes between 10pm-12a depending on day. Parking limited. 1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201 https://budddairyfoodhall.com/ 

• North Market Bridge Park- Dublin. (Northwest/Dublin), close to freeway. Several shops and restaurants in the location, plus you can walk to old town Dublin over a bridge. Closes at 9 pm. Free parking. 6750 Longshore St, Dublin, OH 43017 https://northmarket.org/bridge-park-merchants/ 

• North Market Downtown. (Downtown). Closes at 7 pm. Lots of food, shops, and other interesting things outside of the market. Paid parking. 59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215 710 Grandview Xing Wy Suite 112, Columbus, OH 43215  http://www.northmarket.org/ 

• The Grand Little Market. (Grandview/Southeast Columbus). Paid parking. Closes at 10 pm. Not much else around but the area is up and coming. 710 Grandview Xing Wy Suite 112, Columbus, OH 43215 https://www.thelittlegrandmarket.com/ 

• 4th & State. Unfussy vegan restaurant offering classic breakfast dishes, plus wraps, pizza & other comfort food. Located downtown. Located downtown 152 E. State St. Columbus, 54215. Tues-Thu 11 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm.. 4thandstate.com 

• Soul 2 Go Cafe. 72 E. Lynn St. Columbus, 43215. Local black-owned soul food. Hours vary between 11:30 am to 12:00 am. http://soul2goohio.com/ 

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• Charmy's Persian Taste. Includes mainstream and Persian groceries as well as hot food. 95 N. Grant Ave. Columbus 43215. Daily 11-9 pm, closed Mondays. http://www.charmyspersiantaste.com/ 

• Hoyo's Kitchen. Somali fast casual with locations in North Market (downtown) and Dublin. https://hoyoskitchen.com/locations 

• Afra Grill. Somali fast casual with locations near OSD and Easton. https://afragrill.com/ 

• Yemeni Restaurant. Authentic Yemeni food and service. Not far from OSD. 5426 Cleveland Ave. Columbus 43231 https://yemenirestaurant.us/ 

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Gluten Free: The following locations are dedicated gluten-free establishments. 

• Bibibop: A local fast casual restaurant inspired by Korean cuisine. There are many locations all over the city.  GF and Veg-Friendly. There is one near OSD at 5037 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214. Daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm, Sundays 11-9. 

• Bake Me Happy. GF Bakery located in Dublin's North Market Food Hall and also South Columbus. 500 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206 (South Side) & 6750 Longshore St, Dublin, OH 43017 (Bridge Park). Hours: 7 am to 4 pm, or 9 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays. 

• Portia's Cafe. Dedicated GF and Vegan restaurant and bakery. The serve salads, soups, wraps, and even breakfast all day. Located close to OSD.  4428 Indianola Ave. Columbus, 43214. 8 am to 9 pm M-Sat,  8 am to 3 pm Sunday.

• Cherbourg Bakery. Bakery offers pastries and other sweet treats. 100% gluten free, nut free, and dye free. 547 Drexel Ave., Bexley 43209.

• Gluten Free Biscuits by Daddy-O (this location might be closed. Double check). Dedicated GF eatery that specializes in savory and sweet bisquit creations. 821 E. Long St. 43203.  Closed Thursday & Monday. Hours 7 am to 9 pm other days.

• The Mochi Shop. Gluten-free Japanese Mochi and baked chew donuts. 999 Bethel Road. #D. 43214. Closed M-W. Open Thu-Sun 9 am to 2 pm.

Vegan: The following restaurants are vegan or vegetarian.

• Portia's Cafe. Dedicated GF and Vegan restaurant and bakery. The serve salads, soups, wraps, and even breakfast all day. Located close to OSD.  4428 Indianola Ave. Columbus, 43214. 8 am to 9 pm M-Sat,  8 am to 3 pm Sunday.

• Seitan's Realm.  Located in Clintonville. 11 to 8 pm.. 496 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 https://www.seitansrealm.com/ 

• Pattycake Bakery (vegan & some GF). 3870 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 http://www.pattycakebakery.com/ 

• Comune. Upscale vegetarian restaurant located in South Columbus, close to German Village. ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Hours 5-9 pm. comune-restaurant.com 

• Can't Believe It's Vegan.  Sandwiches, burgers, fries. Located in Westerville, close to I-270. 584 W. Schrock Rd. Westerville, 43081. Hours vary, closed on Sunday. 

• Vida's Plant Based Butcher. Sandwich shop specializing in vegan versions of traditional fare. 1724 Northwest Blvd. Unit C. Columbus, 43212. Hours vary.

• 4th & State. Unfussy vegan restaurant offering classic breakfast dishes, plus wraps, pizza & other comfort food. Located downtown. Located downtown 152 E. State St. Columbus, 54215. Tues-Thu 11 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm.. 4thandstate.com 

• Loving Hut. Outpost of a vegan counter-serve chain with Asian-accented menus that vary by location. 6569 E. Livingston Ave. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Hours 12-8, closed Sunday and Monday.

Vegetarian-Friendly: The following restaurants are vegetarian or vegan-friendly with something for everyone.

• Olive & Lime Mediterranean. Many Middle Eastern vegetarian items.  4519 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
  https://www.oliveandlimecafe.com/ 

• Northstar Cafe. This restaurant has a farm to table concept, with several veg (and some GF) options, or able to make meat dishes vegetarian. Several locatations throughout the city including Short North, Clintonville, Westerville, and Easton.
  https://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/location/northstar-cafe-clintonville/ 

• Addis Ethiopian Restaurant.  Has a veg platter. 3750 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224. Closed on Wednesdays.
  https://addis-restaurant.com/ 

• Fast Casual:

  • Bibibop: A local fast casual restaurant inspired by Korean cuisine. There are many locations all over the city.  GF and Veg-Friendly. There is one near OSD at 5037 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214. Daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm, Sundays 11-9. https://www.bibibop.com/ 

  • Fusian. Asian fast casual- Sushi and rice or salad bowls. Has tofu & edamame as protein options. Several locations all over the city. Closest to OSD: 4214 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214  https://www.fusian.com/locations 

  • Roots Natural Kitchen. Counter-service eatery dishing up grain bowls and salads with fresh ingredients that can be customized. 10 E. 15th Ave. Columbus 43201. Daily 11-9:30 pm. https://www.rootsnaturalkitchen.com/ 

  • Brassica. Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap. Locations in Short North, Upper Arlington, and Easton. 11-9:30 am daily. brassicas.com 

• Charmy's Persian Taste. Includes mainstream and Persian groceries as well as hot food. 95 N. Grant Ave. Columbus 43215. Daily 11-9 pm, closed Mondays. http://www.charmyspersiantaste.com/ 

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