For a Fancy Brunch: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Location: 215 N 4th Street — Columbus, OH
Hours: 10:30am-11pm Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:30am-12am Fridays, 10am-12pm Saturdays, 10am-10pm Sundays
Crave: Trust me when I say that ANYTHING on the Wolf’s Ridge weekend brunch menu is amazing. It’s a rotating menu, so it’s very likely that what you ordered last time won’t be available. It’s a blessing and a curse, but don’t be afraid to try something new!
For a Quick Meal: Brassica
Location: 680 N. High Street, Columbus, OH
Hours: 11am-10pm every day
Crave: Order a salad with the brisket or lamb bacon and get one of everything else. Seriously. Everything.
For Thin Crust Pizza with Unique Toppings: Harvest Pizzeria
Location: 495 S 4th St, Columbus, OH (German Village Location)
Hours: 11am-10pm weekdays, 11am-11pm Fridays and Saturdays, Closed Sundays (insert sad face)
Crave: Although you can’t go wrong with any unique pie on their menu, one of my favorites is the Almond Pesto pictured below.
Fun Fact: Their lunch deal on weekdays is $10.50 for a 9″ pizza and side salad. See ya Monday!
For “Date Night” Mexican: Cosecha Cocina
Locations: 987 N 4th Street Columbus, OH 43201
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 11am–10pm Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm Sun: 11a–3pm
Crave: I know we all love Condado here in the ‘bus (hello, cheap!) but if you’re looking for an upscale and a bit more authentic Mexican experience, Cosecha is it. The patio in the summer is one of my favorite places!
Fun Fact: I know your first reaction when trying a new Mexican restaurant is to zoom straight to the taco listing, but the “small plates” on the menu here are most certainly not to be ignored. Sometimes we order 4-5 small plates and skip the tacos altogether! (But if you are going the taco route, give the Plantain Tacos a chance. They’re AMAZING.)
For the Health Nut: Alchemy Juice
Location: Grandview or Parsons
Hours: 7am-8pm Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday
Crave: My life was changed when I switched up my usual Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl for the Morning Glory Smoothie one day. Now my heart is torn between my two faves! I also love the savory breakfast/brunch items available at the Grandview location. Too many to choose from!
Fun Fact: Gluten Free bread means more Avocado Toast for everyone!!
For a Dang Good Veggie Burger: Northstar
Location: Various, see website for locations around Columbus
Hours: Varies by location, but most are 9am-10pm daily
Crave: Even if you’re a ravenous carnivore, if you haven’t tried the famous Northstar burger it’s a must. Northstar can sure work magic with a veggie burger.
Fun Fact: Each year, the chain offers free Northstar Burgers at every location past 3pm on Earth Day. BLESS.
