Delicious food and such a cute atmosphere! We went New Years Eve and they had decorative hats at…read moreeach table and booth to have some fun with and take pics with. They also have a table of games at the front that you can play. My food was so good except my buffalo wings tasted like they could've been bbq. I got a hint of sweet, I'm not sure if it was the Buffalo sauce they use or they wound up giving me the wrong sauce. The waiters and servers were all very friendly. I came again another twice more for to-go salads and they made sure to put my protein in a separate container to not wilt my lettuce. Wish I was a local so I could eat at Barleys more often!

Love stopping in to the bar here to grab a drink. They usually have some new offerings but the…read moreScottish Ale is always on the menu and its so good. The pretzel is also delicious if you need a quick snack.

I got "The Lox" straight up, and it was straight up to die for…read more Story time: when I was a kid, I went on a cruise ship. On the very first morning, I tried making my own lox bagel. Fast forward a bit, and I ended up having a lox bagel sandwich every single morning for the entire trip. With my first bite from my sandwich at The Lox, I was teleported right back to that moment and that very first bite. It tasted exactly like the memory. The only thing you need to know is this: make sure you order in advance or get there right when they open. They're a smaller shop and they're great at what they do, so the city knows about them and orders stack up fast. Get yours before you're stuck in line. The Lox is the real deal!

My fiancé and I are not from the area, but while we were in town for a wedding, this bagel shop was…read morehighly recommended by the bride and groom. The restaurant itself is somewhat small, so seating can be limited, especially during busy times. However, the space was clean, well-maintained, and the service was impressively fast. What stood out the most was the staff. Everyone we encountered was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. I ordered their signature sandwich, The Lox, on an everything bagel. The combination of lox, capers, onions, cucumbers, and cream cheese blended perfectly together to create an absolutely delicious bagel sandwich. Every ingredient complemented the others, while making each bite better than the last. If you are ever around the Short North area and are looking for a great bagel, definitely give The Lox a try! They also have dong treats for the pups!

The mango mousse cake has been a birthday and holiday staple in my family for as long as I can…read moreremember. Most recently, I came to pick up a cake for Father's Day and also stopped in to try a couple drinks and a matcha roll. The interior is clean with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are very friendly. Come early if you want a bigger selection of bread and pastries! I came around 6 pm on a Saturday and most breads were sold out but there were still plenty of cakes left. I ordered the iced matcha latte and iced black sesame lattes (both with oat milk). After mixing, the matcha latte was a light shade of green and pretty much just tasted like milk which was kind of disappointing. The black sesame latte on the other hand, had a nice strong black sesame flavor. The mango and strawberry smoothies were super refreshing especially since it was hot outside. I actually saved the matcha roll for 2 days later and it still tasted really fresh and yummy.

I RARELY give five star reviews. This place has…read moreconsistently been one of the best in Columbus. It is a fusion of French in Japanese and the techniques and flavors show that. Throughout the years, they have had a variety of different offerings, but they're always the same staples, which is their incredible baked goods, their cakes and sweet cake rolls, a small variety, sandwich, sandwiches and fun drink drinks. They currently have sweet crêpes, but they used to have savory who wants as well back in the day. This entire plaza is an Asian heaven, and I like to bring people from out of town to it because you can literally spend hours in this area. As you can tell for my photos, they are always this busy. The place itself is nice and clean, and the staff is friendly. I'm not a sweet person at all, so I like that this place has unique offerings and some savory ones too. I recommend the mango cake, the sweet butter rolls that literally taste like a slightly sweeten butter inside of a soft pillow bread, and for you to take a loaf of bread home as well. Pro tip: later in the day, the offerings from this bakery are half off at Tensuke Market. This place has been voted as one of the best bakeries in the country & we have it in our own backyard. If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out.

Cafe Elena is just a great restaurant to go to. The food is amazing. I ordered Crepe de Nutella,…read moreand a Rich Dark Chocolate smoothie. That was really tasty. The ambience it self is really nice, the bathrooms are really clean, and the restaurant is not too empty and not too crowded. But there was steady traffic. That's how you know it has really good food. The service is amazing. The servers are extremely nice. Our server was recommending food options and always being polite and respectful. They are quick and efficient, and the food was fresh.

Stopped here for the first time, and we loved it! The service, space, and food are all great! We…read morehad the Nutella crepes and breakfast burrito. I'd highly recommend both. I'll be back!