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    Connect Cafe & Events

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Lievita

    Lievita

    4.4
    (54 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Wonderful food! Amazing service!!!! One of my family's favorites!!! They have a big variety with…read moresomething for everyone!

    So me and my husband for the last 15 years, having coming to visit my in-laws and his family in…read moreWellston, Ohio and we were always come around Christmas and we never went back home to San Diego,California without going to Chillicothe. We would always go to Ivy's and pick out our Christmas ornaments to take back with us. Well, 2024. We were your visiting to see the lighting of the Christmas tree and it was so magical it was snowing carolers singing, and we were hungry, and this girl loves her pasta, so my mother-in-law said there's a really adorable Italian restaurant. Let's go see if we can get a table, so we walked from Ivy's down to this adorable Italian Restaurant and before I even walked in, I knew I wanted to eat there. My husband opened the door and we were greeted with such a smile and hospitality. The seating area was packed. Little kids were playing. The joy of Christmas was in the air and we love Christmas That's why we would always come to Ohio around Christmas time. We have never experienced Christmas like we do in Ohio. We are a family that goes above and beyond during Christmas we even do Christmas in July lol, it's like being in a Christmas hallmark movie when we're here in Ohio we never have experienced living in 4 seasons. We have always grew up with sunshine and flip-flops lol, wearing rain-boots and scarfs and beanies were more of a fashion statement lol. My husband and myself always said once our four kiddos were grown and married and out of the house we would move to Wellston, Ohio, So that we did, September 2026, and that year was the heaviest snow Wellston has seen in years. My husband took me on a date ‍‍and of course we had lunch at your adorable restaurant. You guys had just opened for lunch and we walked in and got seated. There was only 1 other couple in the restaurant and this sweet young girl and the cook welcomed us as if we ‍‍were regulars lol we had the most wonderful ambience and company. We sat at the booth next to the bar and had the most wonderful lunch date‍‍ We shared with them how we had just moved her from California and we were so excited to hear all about Ohio. Not one time while we were there did anyone else come in to eat, It was like it was created for just us to be there as if my husband reserved the whole restaurant just for me lol we believe God has his perfect timing, and right when we were getting ready to leave is when people started coming in to eat lunch, that young girl and guy working there made us feel like home So, that adorable restaurant will always hold a special place in our hearts We will always have dinner as long as we can get a table the evening of the lighting of the Christmas tree, we can't wait to bring our kids and grandchildren and our families and friends. It will be our signature place. So fast forward, my aunt is doing a women's conference in Chillicothe this evening 6/5/26 and it's rare when we can get a group of us ladies together and fellowship and have dinner, so I made reservations for 11 of some very special ladies, that God has brought into my life since I've been living here, and all of these ladies besides me and my mother-in-law have never been to your restaurant. So I am so excited to bring them to our signature spot. With that being said, I will always have a vision and hear those cute little kids playing in the seating area the 1st night we walked in to eat there. It's the little things that matter that make it so very special and the little kiddos definitely make the ambience of Christmas when we were waiting to be seated that night and the little kiddo's were so excited to see Santa and we're singing Christmas carols as we were all waiting to get seated, I never have cared how long I would wait for a table because the ambience was so amazing as busy and packed as the restaurant was, our waitress made us feel as if we were the only ones in the restaurant, My husband and myself ‍‍ are so excited to continue to make memories there and to top it off. The food is absolutely amazing and my husband is a pizza critic, and this girl knows her Italian food So with all that being said, I want to say thank you for the joy that we get walking in your door I am so excited to get ready for my girls night and eat dinner at our favorite restaurant. Love and Blessings, Jeremy and Julie Rider

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    Bar area of restaurant
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    Caesar salad
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    Old Canal Smoke House

    Old Canal Smoke House

    4.4
    (424 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped here a few years ago and came back on a Monday afternoon to try again. We remembered it had…read morebeen delicious! Well, it is still wonderful! Rachel A waited on us and took time to find out what was gluten free for me. She was efficient, friendly, and got everything right! We got the homemade chips appetizer. One of the best things I've tried. Hubs got a burger and mac & cheese that he said was wonderful. I got the pulled pork with slaw and corn pudding. Everything was so good. We drive this route often and need to make this a regular stop.

    Saturday night we made the 45 minute drive out to Old Canal Smoke House and it was absolutely worth…read moreit. We arrived around 5pm and the place was already filling up fast, always a good sign. We were seated in the enclosed front patio area which had a really comfortable atmosphere. Jessica was our server and she was pleasant, efficient, and kept everything moving smoothly even as the dinner rush picked up. I ordered the combo platter with sliced brisket and a quarter smoked chicken. I went with the leg quarter since I'm a dark meat fan, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was juicy, tender, and literally falling off the bone. The brisket was thick sliced with a beautiful bark, a slight smoke ring, and was so fork tender it just fell apart. Easily the highlight of the meal. The platter came with two sides and homemade cornbread. The cornbread was light, delicate, slightly sweet, and very good. For sides I chose the grilled green beans and house smashed potatoes. The green beans were actually grilled and tossed with mushrooms and onions which gave them great flavor, and the smashed potatoes were solid too. Great food, friendly service, and definitely a spot I'd drive back to again.

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    Bar Area
    Smoked Pork Chops and Smoke House Spuds (loaded)--Phenomenal dish! My go to every year! 08-07-2025
    Smoked Pork Chops and Smoke House Spuds (loaded)--Phenomenal dish! My go to every year! 08-07-2025
    Coconut Onion Rings - half order

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    Coconut Onion Rings - half order
    Fifty West Burger Bar- Chillicothe

    Fifty West Burger Bar- Chillicothe

    4.3
    (66 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Five stars for great beer and a "private office" on the mezzanine level where I sat for the…read moreafternoon working. This was tremendous. Like sitting in a coffee shop except they have beer! I enjoyed their "American Lager" and attended a few Zoom calls, wrote a bunch of emails and basically hung out here. If I hadn't already had lunch, the $9 burger fries and drink special would have been awesome. Next time, for sure. This was a really super place. Comfortable, great beer and speedy wifi. What more could I possibly ask for? And don't miss a tour of the vault where they have their merch for sale. [Review 943 of 2026 - 322 in Ohio - 26123 overall]

    Valerie was just as smooth as the song. This girl knew thier huge beer selection, ciders,…read morelemonades, milkshakes, and menu like the back of her hand! First we walked into this bright happy chill vibe brewery with a large selection of all different varieties on tap. We were immediately greeted by Valerie who explained what they have on tap, that we ordered through the bar, and what their specials were. I ended up having a peach ring drink, he ended up having 2 or 3 beers, and I bought a growler of their spiced imperial to go. We were on a mission to try chili all over Ohio so Valerie recommended the chili beer cheese fries and Cincinnati chili double cheese burger which were out of those world good! It was their own cool twist on Cincinnati's unique version of chili that we loved. I would have bought a growler of that beer cheese if I could haha. I had a fun jalapeño popper fried chicken sandwich special they were offering and it phenomenal, I could have eaten 2. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful with a nice big flavorful crunchy batter. We ate every bit of everything. We can't wait to go back! Amazing everything.

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    Inside--08-06-2025
    Inside--08-06-2025
    Kids cheeseburger & fries
    Kids cheeseburger & fries
    Fifty West Burger Bar- Chillicothe

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