Olympic Diner

Great quirky local diner restaurant with a Caribbean/South American flair. Big portions at a great…read moreprice. This place is usual busy for a reason. The cool mismatched interior gives it an unique feel. Great friendly staff. Delicious breakfast and lunch.

Pros: Great location with easy street parking…read morelove the decor - the retro clocks are my favorite! Broad menu - breakfast all day, lunch and dinner Specials are creative Enjoyed my 2 eggs, meat, and pancakes dish - a value at $11 Service was excellent and food came out fast Cons: Cuban French toast was a bit oily and not enough powdered sugar sausage only comes in a patty - wish there were links too Pro tip: Breakfast for lunch is the best! Over easy eggs were cooked perfectly.

2 Pancakes with chocolate chips, side of bacon

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Some dude judging my breakfast choices

Teas Your Spirits

4.6(38 reviews)

0.9 mi

We reviewed this a while back but we just visited again and they have new things! Their outdoor…read morepatio is redone and so beautiful! It has shade and a lovely breeze on our visit. The menu has expanded with drinks and food. Weve never had bad drinks, food or service and this visit was no different. Absolutely delicious!

The food was so good! My friends had several different empanadas and I had the chicken panini. We…read morewere all thrilled with the dishes. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but it's worth it.

Tea service and decor

Huevos a la dominicana.

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Mojitos

Bears Bagels

4.4(82 reviews)

2.2 mi

I stopped into this quaint little bakery on my way into the office the other day for breakfast. The…read morestaff was super friendly and working hard pumping out all those yummy looking bagels and bialys all over the display cases. I opted for the Por que no el Puerco on the cashier-recommended pretzel bun. The flavors and the layers were sensational. A great bite without being too heavy or too greasy. The pretzel bun was also a great choice - some salt but not trying to actively dehydrate you with every bite. The Bear bottled latte was also quite good. It was a very unique flavor profile with obviously lots of banana but it took a little getting used to being mixed with the bitterness of the coffee and some of the nuttiness of the hazelnut and oat milk. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to get it again, but with the limited coffee options here, I wouldn't not get it either. Overall, a really solid place to stop. Not necessarily the best place to go if you're looking for breakfast AND coffee, but certainly a great local joint to check out!

I wasn't expecting Bears Bagels to be attached to a gas station but it is. Parking is limited, and…read moreit is an order and take your food to go place. There is a vendor out in the parking lot that offers limited coffee options. The line in Bear Bagels was long. You can tell they are a favorite. I ordered the lox bagel. It was tasty and filling. There were some delicious sounding bagel sandwich options, it was hard to pick.

Por que...

Everything bagel toasted, Classic egg and cheese, add sausage.

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The Goat Hilliard

The GOAT has a diverse menu, a friendly casual environment with amazing servers. The price points…read moreare fair for the amount of food you get and the presentation. My servers were fast and friendly, even lending an ear for conversation. I highly recommend the goat for a bite to eat and a drink.

We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant, the food and atmosphere was great and our server…read moreKelcie was very friendly, attentive, and the suggestions she gave to us regarding dishes were very good.

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Scramblers

3.5(81 reviews)

2.3 mi

YE Gurl Says: Brunch, Babies & Biscuits at Scramblers Hilliard…read more **Date:** September 6, 2025 **Place:** Scramblers Hilliard You know when you've lived somewhere a while and then discover a spot hiding in plain sight? That's Scramblers Hilliard. A friend put me on--and even hosted her baby shower there. Imagine a cross between Denny's and First Watch, with an added bonus: a back space event area you can snag for free (since they don't do reservations). Translation--get there early, chicas. For the meal, I skipped the all-you-can-eat griddle (tempting... maybe next time ). The Surf's Up ($12.99) went to the beau: tender, sustainably sourced shrimp sautéed and folded into hand-cracked scrambled eggs with cream cheese and dill. Served with hollandaise, bread, and your choice of a Scramblers side--it was a crowd-pleaser with a little doctoring up when we got home. I went with the Big Country ($13.79)--a layering of giant flaky biscuits, golden hash browns, two eggs, and sausage gravy. Except, I forgot the sausage gravy part might include, well... sausage. I picked it out, but even then, the dish landed kind of flat. Heavy on portions, light on flavor. I had to break out the ketchup, and honestly, it still needed heat. I get it--the flavor runway is probably tailored to their audience dun dun dun..., but still. What made the morning sparkle wasn't the food but the reason: celebrating love and longevity with Kenya G. and her soon-to-arrive little Elite-in-training. 15+ years together? That's the kind of milestone brunch is made for. YE Gurl says: Scramblers is more about community than culinary innovation, but sometimes that's exactly what you need.

They have an extensive menu with great prices! The food tasted very good and was prepared well.read more

Ultimate omelette

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Extremely late post (2024)…read more The one good thing about post this review so late, it reminds me that we need to get back here soon. One of the best restaurants we've eaten in Columbus since we've been here. Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Everything was just right. We even sat outside and ate. Don't do that very often. The inside was nice too. Good music playing, nice bar area. I will be back.

Man, we were fresh into Columbus on a very hot and sticky day and needed a covered outdoor patio…read morefor us - and Puppy . We saw this spot and decided to hit them up for a din-din and beer on this auspicious late afternoon. We were seated and they quickly brought out a menu - including one for our pup! How cool was that? I ordered their house lager- hubby ordered chicken Caesar salad- I got chicken tenders and waffles for me with fried okra for the table- puppy got a whole chicken breast- nice! Ok the taste - I'm not a huge okra fan. But these fried little morsels were spiced up and hit the spot- hubby loved his salad while I munched down my chicken and waffles like - you know - stat! And the service was great- definitely was awesome. If you want a little taste of the south? Check this place out?

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Lil Donut Factory

4.5(163 reviews)

1.3 mi

Never ever disappointed by Lil Donut Factory! Donuts are always delicious and the staff is always…read morebeyond pleasant and helpful. Unassuming location attached to one side of a gas station but easy to get in and out. The Apple fritter is a personal favorite.

Back story: Several weeks ago I read an article that listed the top 10 donut places in Ohio. Since…read moreI travel Ohio for my job, I took note of them. Two weeks ago I was in Cleveland the donut place there was overplaced and the donut was not good. This is NOT the case for the Lil Donut Factory. They were actually 3rd on the list. Their glazed donut was only $1 and was pretty yummy. While taste is subjective and so are preferences. I gave them a 4 out 5.

Half dozen variety

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Yummy donut goodness.

Daylight Restaurant & Bakery

3.8(28 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice little family owned place, so many fun donuts and pastries to choose from!…read more The fresh cracked egg sandwich was delicious, I got it on a croissant and my husband got it on a biscuit and both of them looked and tasted fresh! A little pricey but honestly the location, service, and quality is sooo worth it! The Buckeye Latte was amazing and can't wait to come back and try something else!!

A very disappointing visit as we had heard good things. The selection of donuts was mostly picked…read moreover, we got a dozen. We each tasted a donut hole that was mediocre. The drink cooler was not very cold so drinks were not enjoyable. They told us they were out of French Toast after we ordered and paid. We switched to grilled cheese which they said was more expensive. When we got to our table we realized that the grilled cheese was $5.80 less than the French toast so after a little debate my wife went up to the counter and explained it and the guy offered her some of the last of the donuts, my wife said no thanks and the guy gave her a five dollar bill. The grilled cheese was not good. My breakfast sandwich was warm and not too bad. It had bacon with a maple taste. The biscuit was fresh but not sure it was made on site. The total bill for the sandwiches, no sides, and a dozen donuts was about $50, $45, counting the $5 back. It felt about $20 overpriced for what we got. The cashier was unfriendly and aloof from the beginning. Maybe he was having a bad day. We were the only customers at about 12:30 on a Saturday.

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Cafe Elena

4.3(223 reviews)

6.1 mi•Northwest

3 reasons I come to Columbus, to fly out, go to CBJ or eat at Cafe Elena!…read more I'm not kidding, this is my favorite restaurant in Ohio, it's impossible to get a bad meal! Everything is prepared in full sight, ingredients are so fresh and the global food offerings are all spot on! Russian Borscht - Amazing! Full English breakfast, Netherlands, there's so much and they're all made with love. It's just perfect.

The quality of food and service here has declined sharply in recent months…read more I was there this morning and received very rude service, with the server rushing us, failing to offer any refills on coffee, trying to take away my plate when I was very clearly still eating, and packing up my companion's dessert to go when it was not ordered to go. The corn tortillas served with my companion's huevos rancheros were soggy, and the salsa was weak and lacking flavor. I ordered the Mediterranean breakfast, and was unhappy with its quality. The pita was dry, the olive oil for dipping (described as spiced in the menu) had absolutely no spices in it, and the cucumbers were soft and mushy. I felt extremely unwelcome and will not be back. I'd rather go to Scramblers, where at least the servers don't act like you're bothering them.

Super clean interior with counter or table service

Crepes De Nutella

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Mediterranean Breakfast

Wilson's Bar & Grill

The burgers, fries, and service was the best! The bun was buttery. The patty was cooked perfectly…read more The server was attentive. Great experience. We will be bac.

Incredible! I cannot say enough about the fried pickles! Best I've ever had. Chelsea is outstanding…read moreand we had a warm greeting and chat from the owner. Food is fresh, tasty and I bought extra to take home.

Best Bone-In Hand Breaded Wings in Hilliard

Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders

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Kids Hamburger

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Ronkus B.

6 years ago

Best diner ever made Owner provides great customer service, makes you feel welcome Extremely fast service practically no wait for a 7 person meal even with a packed restaurant If you don't go here you're STUPID read more

Dew L.

8 years ago

Recently went to Olympic Diner for the first time. The Reuben and fries were great. Plenty of food at an affordable price. I will be returning. read more

Liz B.

129

5 years ago

Great breakfast spot. Their breakfast bowl with eggs, sausage gravy and a biscuit is what breakfast dreams are made of.

Cheri L.

9 years ago

Nice, friendly little place. Food is a great value and taste great. Great selection to choose from as well.

Anthony B.

9 years ago

Very friendly, old style service and atmosphere. Fast but good food, good sized portions. Highly recommend.

Georgianna S.

4 years ago

Food was awesome! Friendly staff. Reasonable priced. Very clean. Nice atmosphere. I would go there again.

Michele K.

6 years ago

Great fresh breakfast! Staff and owner very friendly. Can understand why they're always busy!

Briana L.

8 years ago

Gread food and service. Love the Buckeye and Philly Omelettes.

Michael C.

6 years ago

Very good food and very friendly service! Love this place!

Jeff G.

9 years ago

Great food at reasonable le price & good service!

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