Please see our links for lists of restaurants, hotels, activities and other fun things to do in town! Looking for something specific — like a Somali Restaurant, a Whiskey Bar or a Comedy Club? Check out ColumbusAlive for a comprehensive list of things to do, restaurants, bars and other fun stuff in CBus that we probably forgot to list! These are just our personal recs!
SHOPPING
- The Book Loft
- Colonial Candy Shop (In Our Neighborhood! Old-Fashioned Candy for Cheap!)
- Easton Town Center
- Ecclectiques Antique Mall
- Elm & Iron
- Eco Flora (Woman-Owned Floral Boutique!)
- Karen Wickliff’s Books (Antique Books, Arranged By Randomness – Ask Karen for Specific Books – Magically, She’ll Know How to Find Them!)
- Lost Weekend Records
- Mad 4 Mod
- Moonlight Market on Gay Street
- The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
- North Market (One of Our Favorites, A MUST!)
- Polaris Fashion Place
- Rag-o-Rama
- The Short North
- Wholly Craft (AWESOME!)
- Vintage Fountain Pen Sales (AMAZING shop — lots of records, as well as fountain pens. The man who runs it is something out of the past — perfectly dressed. You’ll feel like you’re in a fantasy novel if you happen to catch them when they’re open — as a warning, they have eclectic hours, but they’re well worth the visit!)
Groceries
Here are some markets that aren’t chains like Giant Eagle or Kroger — for chain grocers, we recommend just looking up the closest one to where you’re staying!
Lucky’s Market (Mostly Organic, Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly, Celiac-Friendly)
Crestview Asian Market (cheap produce, a wide selection of pretty much everything, usually not crowded — our favorite place to shop for groceries on a budget!)
Mediterranean Imports (Middle Eastern selection, bulk spices, Halal meats, freshly made food)
Weiland’s Market (fresh seafood, many prepared foods, big selection of hard-to-find items)