Wellness Guide To Columbus, Ohio

Photo from Wikipedia — the fact that I have literally zero photos of Columbus is tragic!

I went to college at The Ohio State University (emphasis on the *the* lol… if you know, you know), so naturally, Columbus has a very special place in my heart. It really is an incredible city.

Prior to visiting OSU, I thought Columbus was going to be in the middle of a cornfield. I was shocked when I realized what a thriving city it was — super artsy, amazing restaurants, + gives off such friendly neighborhood energy. I could go on + on — but visit for yourself + see what you think!

Coffee + Cafes

• One Line Coffee — The best takeaway coffee! This coffee shop is where I started loving pour over coffee. Their maple latte is also so good!
• Mission Coffee Co. — This was my favorite coffee shop to work at! They’ve since changed locations, but I’m sure the coffee + vibe is still amazing
• Fox In The Snow Cafe — Love this cafe (multiple locations). Get the breakfast sandwich + a pastry!
• Pistacia Vera — Pastry shop in German Village. Make sure to get macarons + the pistachio latte! After visiting, talk a stroll around the cutest cobblestone streets of the historic German Village + visit The Book Loft!
• Parable Cafe — Coffee, pastries, + lots of plants!
• The Roosevelt Coffee Shop — Nonprofit coffee house with great co-working vibes
• Native Cold Pressed — The best juice + smoothie bowls in Columbus
• Alchemy Kitchen — Healthy cafe with sandwiches, salads, smoothies, + juices
• Buckeye Donuts — I had to add this spot to this list for nostalgic purposes. It’s an Ohio State classic. People love it for the donuts, but I loved it for the gyros after game day
• Katalina’s — The breakfast tacos + the nutella stuffed pancake balls will always have my heart. The seating is limited inside, so go early if you are wanting to do brunch on the weekend!
• Emmett’s Cafe — Super cute cafe with a beautiful patio that’s a great spot for brunch
• The Lox Bagel Shop — For all of your bagel cravings!
• ZenCha — My favorite tea house! Go for brunch on the weekend + get the the Masala Chai Waffles… yum

Restaurants

• Northstar — *MUST. Every time I visit Columbus, I have Northstar every day [no joke]. Everything is incredible — Village Salad, Chicken + Avocado Sandwich, + the classic Northstar Burger are some of my favs (multiple locations)
• Brassica — *MUST. The best fast casual Mediterranean restaurant. Get the salad bowl with all the toppings!
• Comune — Elevated plant based, seasonal menu + natural wine. Great date night spot!
• Harvest Pizza — Favorite pizza spot in Columbus! Great pizza + cocktails
• Piada — The “Italian copycat of Chipotle” is an accurate description (multiple locations)
• TownHall — Health-conscious fast casual restaurant with an extensive broth menu
• Barcelona — Spanish restaurant perfect for a big group of friends… especially in the summer. Get all the tapas!
• Marcella’s—This was “the spot” in college for anyone’s birthday. Classic Italian restaurant
• The Pearl — Gastropub + oyster room with a fun atmosphere
• Basi Italia — Intimate date night spot with great Italian food!
• Lindey’s — Upscale bistro in German Village with a lot of patio seating in the summer months
• Condado’s Tacos — Margaritas + tacos (multiple locations)
• Mouton — Favorite cocktail bar in Columbus! Also has great cheese plates
• Bodega — Favorite spot for craft beer. Go on a Monday for $2 grilled cheese!
• Brother’s Drake Meadery — Honey-based wine!
• Jenni’s — *MUST. Only the best ice cream ever
• Wander around North Market — *MUST. With over 30 food counters, this market is so so special + fun to explore

Wellness + To Explore

• Take a yoga class: Heart Felt Yoga Studio [favorite], CorePower, Modo Yoga, + LIT Life Yoga
• Get your sweat on: StudioTorch, System Of Strength, Cycle614
• Walk down High Street in Short North Arts District + pop into all the art, cute boutiques, coffee shops, + restaurants: This is my favorite area of Columbus + where I recommend staying. I like staying at The Joseph because it’s in a perfect location! Red Giraffe Designs, Artisan De Luxe, Rowe Boutique, + Tigertree are a few of my fav stores in Short North!
• Gallery Hop: First Saturday of every month celebrating art in Short North! See more details here!
• Run on Olentangy Tail: 13.1 trail along the river… perfect for half marathon training ; )
• Picnic in Goodale Park: Grab food from North Market + picnic here! While you are here, walk around Victorian Village + admire all the beautiful houses.
• Franklin Park Conservatory: Indoor/outdoor botanical garden center
• Columbus Zoo: If you’re visiting during the winter, go to Zoo Lights! If you’re visiting in the summer, go to Zoombezi Bay [waterpark].
• Walk campus: Had to add this to the list! Even if you don’t love the Buckeyes, the campus is so beautiful + highly recommend walking around. Mirror Lake, The Oval, + the Library are a few of my favorite spots! If you’re visiting in the fall, go to a football game!

Did I miss any of your favorite spots in Columbus?! Let me know!

Love,
Elisabeth