Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Best food in town - a German Village institution since 1984. Best happy hour in town. Best summer happy hour patio in town.
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Lindey's
169 E Beck StBest food in town - a German Village institution since 1984. Best happy hour in town. Best summer happy hour patio in town.
Less than 5 minute walk from our cozy cottage. Winning food in an iconic building. Live jazz on Sundays.
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Barcelona
263 E Whittier StLess than 5 minute walk from our cozy cottage. Winning food in an iconic building. Live jazz on Sundays.
The Old Mohawk
819 Mohawk StLess than 5 minute walk - iconic and comfort food!
Skillet
410 E Whittier StBest cinnamon rolls around.
Within 10 minute walk - can't beat their pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
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Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StWithin 10 minute walk - can't beat their pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Classic greasy-spoon. Many feel it has the best breakfast in town. Expect to wait in line for it.
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German Village Coffee Shop
193 Thurman AveClassic greasy-spoon. Many feel it has the best breakfast in town. Expect to wait in line for it.
Ever seen Man vs. Food - the Food won here!
Biggest burgers ever! Expect to wait in line.
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The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman AveEver seen Man vs. Food - the Food won here!
Biggest burgers ever! Expect to wait in line.
Considered among the best restaurants in town consistently. About 10 minute walk.
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G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar
595 S 3rd StConsidered among the best restaurants in town consistently. About 10 minute walk.
Also featured on Food Network. Unique deli with unique salads and sandwiches. Outdoor space too.
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The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StAlso featured on Food Network. Unique deli with unique salads and sandwiches. Outdoor space too.
The iconic deli of German Village. Huge sandwiches (can get half sandwiches). Everything NYC has within Columbus, Ohio.
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Katzinger's Delicatessen
475 S 3rd StThe iconic deli of German Village. Huge sandwiches (can get half sandwiches). Everything NYC has within Columbus, Ohio.
Consistently among Columbus' best. Creative cuisine within iconic setting. Rustic but modern.
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The Sycamore
262 E Sycamore StConsistently among Columbus' best. Creative cuisine within iconic setting. Rustic but modern.
Budget friendly with plenty of TVs. Large bar area. Inexpensive.
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Roosters
376 S Hamilton RdBudget friendly with plenty of TVs. Large bar area. Inexpensive.
Authentic German cuisine in quiet setting. Outdoor seating.
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Valters at the Maennerchor
976 S High StAuthentic German cuisine in quiet setting. Outdoor seating.
THE German Village restaurant just 75 steps from our front door. You can smell the sausage and sauerkraut. German music, often small live German band. Fun!
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Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StTHE German Village restaurant just 75 steps from our front door. You can smell the sausage and sauerkraut. German music, often small live German band. Fun!
Jeni's Ice Cream is nationally-known and recognized. Open seasonally on Mohawk Street but shop in Short North is open all year. Grab food at Brown Bag and Jeni's is next door for dessert.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StJeni's Ice Cream is nationally-known and recognized. Open seasonally on Mohawk Street but shop in Short North is open all year. Grab food at Brown Bag and Jeni's is next door for dessert.
This is a brand new German restaurant with ambience. Much less crowded than Schmidt's and more authentic.
Alpine Restaurant & Bar
525 S 4th StThis is a brand new German restaurant with ambience. Much less crowded than Schmidt's and more authentic.
Sightseeing
Be sure to visit the German Village Society for neighborhood tours. They are free and typically on weekends.
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German Village
Be sure to visit the German Village Society for neighborhood tours. They are free and typically on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StClimbing wall, dog park
Less than 5 minutes from the front door. Pet friendly. Plenty of grills for cooking, or stop at Brown Bag and grab a picnic to go!
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Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StLess than 5 minutes from the front door. Pet friendly. Plenty of grills for cooking, or stop at Brown Bag and grab a picnic to go!
Year-round events and collections. Look for butterfly show; annual pumpkin show; annual Christmas show. Chihuly glass on permanent show in some galleries. Check website for onsite demonstrations, opportunities to make-and-take.
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Taman Botani dan Kebun Raya Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E Broad StYear-round events and collections. Look for butterfly show; annual pumpkin show; annual Christmas show. Chihuly glass on permanent show in some galleries. Check website for onsite demonstrations, opportunities to make-and-take.
Arts & Culture
Muzium Seni Columbus
480 E Broad StNearby and permanent collection is free.
Iconic theatre - home to movies, concerts and live theatre.
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Ohio Theater
39 E State StIconic theatre - home to movies, concerts and live theatre.
Istana Teater
34 W Broad StConcerts, live theatre
Southern Theater
21 E Main StConcerts, live theatre
Shopping
The Red Stable
223 E Kossuth StFeatures local artists, literally steps away.
Iconic German Village featuring artists live and collections. Always can walk out with a gift for someone special.
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Helen Winnemore's
150 E Kossuth StIconic German Village featuring artists live and collections. Always can walk out with a gift for someone special.
Local retailer with a small number of Columbus-area shops. Unique boutique.
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Vernacular
177 E Beck StLocal retailer with a small number of Columbus-area shops. Unique boutique.
Iconic German Village. Among the largest independent bookstores left in the U.S. and it is open until 11 p.m. If you can't find the book here, it isn't a book! Not really, but the assortment appears endless and the "store" - really a house - goes on and on and on.
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The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd StIconic German Village. Among the largest independent bookstores left in the U.S. and it is open until 11 p.m. If you can't find the book here, it isn't a book! Not really, but the assortment appears endless and the "store" - really a house - goes on and on and on.
Essentials
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil AvenueWithin one block of our cottage.
Entertainment & Activities
Stadium Ohio
411 Woody Hayes DrBuckeyes!
Schottenstein Center
555 Borror DriveBuckeyes and concerts!
Arena Nationwide
200 W Nationwide BlvdCBJ!