- What is Columbus known for when it comes to dining?
- Columbus is a haven for people who love breakfast foods and enjoy relaxing brunches on the weekend.
- What makes Columbus restaurants unique?
- The restaurateurs in Columbus are creative, unique, and keen on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to offer extraordinary meals.
- What are some of the dining environments in Columbus?
- While the environments can range from military memorabilia at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant to the old school German Village Coffee Shop that has barely changed since its opening in 1981, one thing remains the same: all the restaurants on the list offer delicious food.
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1. Skillet
Savor farm-to-table comfort food with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
If you’re planning for a day of hanging out in downtown Columbus, start with a hearty breakfast from Skillet. The food, which features unique combinations of complex flavors, is all seasonal in fitting with the restaurant’s motto of serving farm to table comforts with an urban edge. The menu changes often based on what is freshly available, but the breakfast and brunch offered from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday is delicious no matter what’s in season. Diners with a sweet tooth will be ecstatic with the menu’s range – you’ll find brown sugar crumb cake, cinnamon rolls, and scones filled with chocolate pecan filling, blueberry filling, or white chocolate raspberry filling.
Skillet, 410 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206, Phone: 614-443-2266
2. German Village Coffee Shop
Enjoy hearty breakfasts and cozy vibes in a classic diner setting.
The German Village Coffee Shop, which is also known as Das Kaffe Haus, opened in 1981 and soon became an important part of the community. You can find it on the edge of downtown Columbus, where you will be transformed back in time by the old school style diner that looks almost exactly like it did when it was first established. Diners can have a delicious breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and till 3:00 p.m. on weekends. The extensive breakfast menu has everything from simple eggs and toast to short cakes and French toast. You can also create your own omelet, which comes with bacon, sausage, turkey, or hash browns.
German Village Coffee Shop, 193 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, Phone: 614-443-8900
3. Grand Day Cafe
Indulge in delicious brunch options and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
The Grand Day Cafe offers an impressive breakfast menu every day from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They use fresh eggs, produce, and certified meats to create healthy and nutritious staples that make the perfect start to any day. The restaurant is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas, and if you get there before 8:00 a.m. coffee is on the house. For less than $10, diners can feast on huevos rancheros served with tortillas and salsa, Texas toast with grilled turkey, or a stack of banana nut pancakes.
Grand Day Cafe, 1284 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, Phone: 614-481-3363
4. Hang Over Easy
Enjoy creative breakfast dishes and a fun, laid-back vibe.
Hang Over Easy has a theory that a good breakfast can cure everything, including hangovers after a wild night. The diner adds a playful twist on classic dishes, all of which you can try from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekends. Their Struggling to Get Up has two delicious pancakes with warm syrup and butter, and you can add seasonal fruit or chocolate chips to it. The Chicken Chorizo Skillet comes with chorizo sausage, grilled chicken, eggs, and hoe fries topped with queso cheese.
Hang Over Easy, 1646 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, Phone: 614-586-0070
5. Katalina's
Savor famous pancake balls and unique Latin-inspired brunch fare.
A little cafe with lots of local goodness, Katalina's has a selection of homemade food with Latin and Southern flavors. The restaurant is home of the Original Pancake Balls, which are filled with Nutella or dulce de leche and served with maple syrup and bacon. They even have a veggie option that offers veggie sausages. The breakfast chick’wich, another popular option, has fried chicken breast with eggs and cheese on a ciabatta bun and is paired with Katalina’s zesty brussel sprouts hash.
Katalina's, 1105 Pennsylvania Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, Phone: 614-294-2233
6. La Chatelaine
Delight in French pastries and authentic bistro dishes in a charming setting.
The French bakery and bistro La Chatelaine is a family-owned business that has been in Ohio since 1991. Diners can enjoy a satisfying breakfast in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the bistro. There’s an indoor and outdoor dining seating area that lets you peoplewatch and enjoy the view. Their culinary concoctions include omelets with fresh spinach, homemade French toast with whipped cream, fresh fruit cups, and signature old-fashioned oatmeal.
La Chatelaine, 1550 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221, Phone: 614-488-1911
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