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    Goody Boy Diner

    4.1 (105 reviews)

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    Got a delivery of sausage gravy and biscuits with eggs and more biscuit than gravy!!! so sad, and I had to refry my potatoes. Never again!!!!

    Ya Y.

    Goody Boy Vibes~ and it is better than ever! I love the newly renovated space! The burgers were very flavorful~ The cocktails were so fun and tasty~ and don't forget about those huge fresh crispy waffle fries! To keep you coming back, the chef likes to play around with his big collection of seasoning to create their weekly specials!

    Came better looking haha... she ate half!

    Came in on a Monday to try it out. It was slow at the restaurant, so we got to see all of the diner, the restroom was warm and clean... Ordered a quesadilla, tomato bisque and grilled cheese and a buffalo wrap (husband/daughter also) and it was all absolutely delicious... I told the guy in charge that I didn't know it was so fancy and he said, "it's not fancy food, it's prepared well"... Perfect! way to explain this food. If you are in Columbus, it is a must stop... It's got cool ambience and very nice personable help.

    Pear Necessity
    Arianna A.

    I really enjoyed my time at Goody Boy in Short North. There are just a few parking spaces on the property but if you get there at the right time you can find parking on the street close to the restaurant. There are plenty of places to sit both inside of the restaurant and outside. GB has an indoor/outdoor bar area to sit. Outside, there is a little bar area, tables, and covered cabanas. This place is very dog friendly! Our server, Anthony, was sweet enough to bring our pup out some water in a to-go container so that he was completely comfortable. He gets a little nervous in public so we found a seat underneath one of the private little cabanas. That was really helpful for our anxious pup. He was able to calm down and relax and we all enjoyed our time there. We started off with drinks and apps. The drinks were on point! We ordered the Pear Necessity made with Sauza Blanco, fresh lime juice, orange Curacao, and prickly pear puree. It was refreshing and delicious. The Goodie Bags are cute. The drinks come in a plastic bag with a straw punctured through it like a Capri Sun but these fruity drink pouches are NOT for kids! These pouched drinks have a double shot of liquor with either strawberry lemonade with vodka base or a tropical punch with rum base. Refreshing! We also ordered some Mojitos with its fresh muddled mint, Captain Morgan White, and fresh lime juice. You can add strawberry or mango puree for another dollar. Again, refreshing! The winner for me that day was the Yuzu Collins made with fresh lemon juice, and soda water, Kettle One Botanical peach and orange blossom. Ahhhhhh (head tilted back, eyes closed) For apps, we ordered the buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots and an order of waffle fries. Yummy! For the entree, I ordered the Portobello quinoa salad with mixed greens, organic herb quinoa, hummus, roasted red peppers, red onions, avocados, and balsamic dressing. I added salmon for $7. It was amazing! We sat underneath the cabana, drank, ate, talked, and relaxed. It was a good day at Short North Goody Boy!

    Jenny Z.

    So I never came before the recent renovation but I loooove what it is now! Total swim up bar meets in-n-out diner vibes. Interior is fun and beautiful and mid century mod. Ordered the spicy margarita less sweet and loved it. The bartender put less agave in there for me and it was perfect. We tried the goody boy burger, chicken sandwich and fries. Everything was delicious. The goody boy burger has a little bit of a sweetness to it almost in the sauce. The chicken sandwich looks like it might be a little dry on the outside but it is fried so perfectly and so tender on the inside. Side of waffle fries were enough to share. They were a bit crunchy / over fried for my liking but my husband loved them. Just preference I guess. Cute patio. You order everything at the bar and can eat it wherever. Very relaxed summer spot... lots of college students! Perfect if you want to get drunk and then have the option to eat some burgers / sandwiches right there.

    Land Grant!
    Ashley W.

    If you are looking for some quick eats and treats and drinks, Short North Goody Boy has got you. I often walk down High Street and it's bright colorful chairs are very hard to miss! They extended patio with the fire pit which in Ohio is super needed! It's a nice touch. Me and my friends went there to have a discussion about life relationships all while enjoying a nice hazy IPA and some delicious fries and burgers. We chose to sit at the bar and you can choose to be seated as well. But they were playing the hits as we were enjoying our burgers. This place is divey and chill and a lot of people come here after work to take the load off. There's not much parking in this area due to all the insane construction in Short North but if you drive a couple blocks in the residential areas you are able to find a couple open spots. Four stars for awesome bartenders and tasty food!

    Samantha P.

    Great place for brunch in the short north! Their menu has everything you could want for brunch and the vibes are so fun. We went when it was warmer out and sat outside. The inside has insanely cute retro vibes. And the atmosphere is so casual. Our waitress was extremely friendly and personable. I would love to go back there on a weekend night to drink and hang out with friends. It seems like it would be so fun. The food was extremely good, it came out fast and hot. It wasn't super busy for a weekend brunch and I was actually surprised. For the vibes and the food it should have been popping! 10/10 recommend

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    Adam G.

    We settled on Goody Boy for lunch since the couple we went with had a doggo that they brought along and there is a large outdoor seating area. Luckily, we had no trouble finding a table on the patio. They have some good drink specials, and the menu had a decent array of options. We started off with a sharable half order of the waffle fry nachos, but they were out of waffle fries, so we had to sub them for curly fries -- no big deal, sometimes places run out of things so that's understandable. When they were brought out, everyones eyes at our table got big as we soon realized they actually brought out the regular size and not the half order we requested. We thought no big deal, until the checks came and they charged us for the full order. I ordered the goody boy burger, my significant other got the chicken and waffle bites, and the couple we were with ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and club sandwich. My good boy burger was your typical greasy burger from a place like Steak n' Shake or Johnny Rockets, and the portion of shoestring fries was plentiful. Everyone seemed to have the same opinion on the food -- good, but nothing special. Now on to the disappointing part of the meal -- the service. First off, when the plate of shareable nacho fries was brought out, we were not given small appetizer plates to divvy it up, thus forcing us to use our second hand as sort of a "in case something drops" protector as we shoveled fries into our mouths. Also, each outdoor table has a basket that holds napkins, pre-wrapped plastic silverware, ketchup and mustard. Except ours had no silverware and only one napkin. Neither the waitress or the person who brought out our food seemed to notice, nor did they ask if we needed any silverware. So we had to snag some from a different table. When we finished the meal, our server walked past our table so many times without checking in that we ultimately had to flag her down to ask for to-go boxes and checks. There were also a few other off-putting things that happened that aren't even worth writing about. The hungover college kids running this place were clearly just trying to make it through their Sunday shift.

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    Cheryl B.

    The Short North Goody Boy is real goody . I found myself in the neighborhood during The eat614 Burger and Beer week. I've driven by many times and wanted to stop, and I'm mad I haven't stopped before. The ambiance is a bit nostalgic. A once ice cream counter is now a bar. It's divided into two sections, high tops, low tables and booths. There is a spacious seating area outside with the metal lawn chairs from the 80's that never fall apart. On this particular day, there seemed to be two servers. There was a steady flow of people, but we were never neglected. Our server was very friendly. Being Burger week, we both tried the Goody Boy burger. I'm not a fan of cheese but this cheeseburger was good. Two patties that hung over both sides of that lightly toasted brioche bun. The bbq sauce is really good as well. Actually, it's the best burger I've had in awhile. Goody job. I'll be back.

    Mac and cheese and loaded waffle fries
    Bryan F.

    Went to short north goody boy for happy hour at 4pm! Happy hour today was from 3-6pm. These shareables were HALF OFF! Such a deal! The Mac and cheese was so cheesy and only $3.50 on happy hour. It was so filling, too. The large waffle fries were split between a friend and I, and only $6! They had the best cheese, with jalapeños and some tomatoes. Overall, the price was amazing and the food tasted great and filled us up. Would go again any day.

    Chicken & waffle bites
    Adelaide C.

    Came here for brunch on a Sunday. We were going to go to a couple of other places, but their kitchens were closed and we needed to sit outside since a friend brought their pup. We sat outside and were greeted by our waitress fairly quickly. Their menu had a lot of options, which was nice. We started off with the waffle fry nachos, but unfortunately they were out of waffle fries, so we were asked if curly fries were an ok substitute. This was completely fine and I actually prefer curly over waffle. We did order the half order, but our waitress brought out the full order. This was a little annoying, but we said it was fine and just kept it. They were really good and had all the right topping and a good ratio of them. I ordered the chicken & waffle bites which came with a side of syrup and Tabasco aioli. The little waffle bites were good and cripsy on the outside while still being fluffy on the inside. The chicken was honestly just kind of gross (lots of weird textures and honestly only ate 2 and threw away the rest). I feel like Tyson chicken nuggets would have even tasted better. Definitely would not order this again. Of note, we were never given silverware or napkins the entire time we were dining and had to go grab some from other tables. I'd maybe come back for a drink or something, but probably not order food here again.

    Joseph S.

    Not a bad place at all. We were seeing a concert and decided to try this place. My wife got the waffle and chicken bites and I got the classic breakfast. Pretty decent. Only down side was getting the check to leave. We'll definitely be back.

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    This place is closed. Not much more to say other than no outside furniture and inside looks like they are permanently closed

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    Chicken and waffles were sooo good! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Thank you!

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    The Shrimp and grits were okay and the chicken and waffles were good!!! The waitress was very hospitable. I'll visit again soon!!!

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    Goody Boy's has great food and drinks. The diner vibe is on point. They also have a really nice outdoor space to enjoy the nice weather.

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    Great place! The food was awesome. The nacho fries are amazing and the burger is great too. Super friendly staff too!

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