First time going to this well known Union hall restaurant. Given the fact that we were there doing OSU family day the restaurant was packed and the service was slow. The food was mediocre but I did enjoy the atmosphere of the place overall. read more

It was my first time there and I was there for a deaf event that was held. Afterward I decided to get something to eat and went to Sloopy's dinner. The wait was only 10 minutes and there was a line of students. I ordered the taco salad with grilled chicken. A few minutes later I was told by our waitress Nicole that they did not have the grill chicken but had fried chicken instead. So I opted for that. I have to admit the salad that came was unexpectedly large. Over all it was a good salad for the price. read more

I'm not an OSU grad so I don't have any long-term sentimental attachment to Sloopy's Diner. I was on campus for a meeting around lunchtime and we were planning to "do lunch" after the meeting. Someone in the group was an OSU grad and suggested Sloppy's since it was close and convenient. For anyone who's not familair with Sloopy's, it's in the Campus Center. We had a group of 6 for lunch. Our waitress was excellent. She was there promptly to take our beverage orders and was back quickly with the drinks. She took our orders and the food came out fairly quickly and it was served hot. The group ordered a variety of entrees - mostly sandwiches and salads and we had no complaints. Everyone seemed pleased with their meals. read more

Sloopy hang on! As a Buckeye, I think it's tradition for me to not only eat Sloopy's but to LOVE Sloopy's. The powdered sugar French toast is delectable. Sloopy's has such a pleasant atmosphere for any type of conversation -- my friends and I love to joke around here. Upon asking my friend, Ian, for a review of the diner, he says, "Do not get onions in your food. Sloopy's has good onions, but I just don't like them." Needless to say, Sloopy's is Ian-approved. They took so long to make my friend, Ethan's, order. He says, "The best spice is hunger, and Sloopy's applies it liberally." Take that as you will. read more

Sloopy's Diner - French toast - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Craving brunch and don't wanna go far from campus?? This place has it all! Sweet and savory! We ordered and shared for the table. If you are a peanut chocolate fan, The Buckeye pancakes were absolutely amazing. The burrito can be subbed with vegan chorizo for a vegetarian meal. We added the black bean sauce to our omelette for some extra healthy carbs and protein, it was a good choice! The amount of food for the price is definitely college student worthy. OSU Student: Pay with dining dollars for a discount! The read more

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This place is a sh*thole. All of the waiters are incompetent and have no idea what's going on. My fries are soggy and my burger is worse than the dining hall. Figure it out sloopys you're disrespecting a great name. read more

Let me start off, if you are on campus and have a meal plan, this place is pretty solid. But there is little to no reason to go if you aren't. The food is usually mediocre at best, though prices are fine, except some things that are a bit overpriced. But there are definitely better places to go in the area. The service can vary a lot as the staff can change around a bit with a lot of the staff being students. The store is very old fashioned diner-ey and is fairly clean. read more

Very poor customer service from their manager, David. There was a mix up with orders and my friends were accused of a dine and dash. While trying to clear this up, David threatened to ban them for life and disregarded the receipt they showed to prove otherwise. He also interrupted them and threatened to file a report against them during a phone call afterwards to ensure the issue was settled, and hung up on them. In addition, the wait for food was over an hour. read more

The "Sloopy's Pancakes" were very tasty. They had peanut butter and chocolate chips, quite good! However, the BLT was a little questionable. At first they forgot the tomato, but they quickly brought some after we asked. It was also dry since it didn't have mayo or anything on it. However, I may have overheard that the person who made it was new. Overall, the staff was nice, and the service was pretty quick. I would definitely recommend the pancakes, but maybe not the BLT. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I get it, it's on campus and there are a lot of college kids working there. BUT...we waited 15 minutes for someone to take our drink order. We waited another 15 minutes before we got our drinks, and I lost track of how long it took to get our food, which consisted of a total of 4 pancakes, 2 orders of bacon and a cinnamon roll. The server was very nice, but we were 1 of 3 tables and there were at least 2 servers, 2 hosts (one may have been a server as well) and one person running takeout, so there should have been no reason for that kind of a wait. The food was ok. Not great. read more

Small portion sizing, zero meat in portions, overly long waits, lots of forgetfulness,

Snoopy... Sloppy... whatever the name is. OSU certainly has its share of interesting on-campus dining options, and I must admit that I'm actually a fan of this little diner inside the Union. Sloopy's seems like THE place for meetings, casual dining with friends, and just a way to use your meal plan on something other than take out. It is much more low key in the summertime, but I think that is genuinely reflected in the student staff. I haven't had any awkward interactions with the workers here and the diner atmosphere here makes it seem almost too weird for it to be collegiate dining. But something about it works. Some standouts from the lunch meetings I've had in here include: - Garden Skillet topped with avocado, this is great for someone that's craving a savory breakfast item. - Chicken fingers are definitely a step up from some of the wings they have at Woody's next door, and you get a choice of dipping sauces to go with it - Salmon pasta was meh, but the fish itself was quite delightful for on-campus dining - Biscuits here were great! After your meal, be sure to grab one of their milkshakes or bump up your order to the nearest block with a cookie or two! They have a buckeye shake which I've still yet to try, most likely because the candy itself is so rich! But soon enough I'll sink my Californian taste buds into one. PS- NO TIPPING!! Yes, it's weird, but I dig it lol. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Garden skillet, chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and a biscuit - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The Spec. Ed class I was subbing for just so happened to pick this casual sit-down restaurant for their regular Friday field trip. Their prior Student teacher is also a waitress here, so they were pumped to see her on her stomping grounds. This eatery is inside Student Union. It's a 1950s Diner setup with all the decor to match, and 50s music you know and can't help but sing along to playing out. It's American fare, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner: omelets, burgers, wraps, salads, and some simple entrees. Because this joint is thru OSU, your can find all the nutrition info online - good to know, for surfers and faculty. I got the Spinach Salad. Spinach, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, poppyseed dressing. I needed some meat protein, so added grilled salmon and quinoa/lentils. Not bad. Nothing to brag about. But, it did fill me up. Would it have been awesome if the salmon where grilled fresh? Of course! All in all, it was a decent meal to eat while keeping an eye on students. The prices are pretty dang good - but then again, I'm no longer a college student. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Long counter-seating! - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Decent food - we came here as a large group so it took some time for our food to come out. In the meantime though, they were able to hook me up with a chocolate strawberry milkshake (custom request) and I enjoyed sipping on that. My food was nothing special, although a decent amount of french fries and a large portion of the main dish meant I was very full. My co-worker tried to order a milkshake on the way out of chocolate and peanut butter, but they got it wrong and then tried to say it wasn't possible (it was). They were able to rectify the mistake though and also gave us the other one, rather than throwing it away. Score! And very kind of them. So yes, it is college food and yes, it is in a college environment. But for what it is, it's "A-ok!". read more

Are you even an osu student if you havent been to sloopys??? Located in the ohio union, sloopys is like a mini old skool dive for osu students. You can definitely eat here as a non student too! They have a very expansive menu including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Some of my absolute favs are their pancakes, pastas and shakes. The cajun chicken pasta is amazing. It has the perfect balance of cheesiness and heat. I also love their shakes, the cookies and cream and strawberry are my go to, but you really cant go wrong. Highly recommend stopping by to experience the osu atmosphere and eat some good, reasonably priced food. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Cajun pasta....very good - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

For brunch, not bad. Gratuity is included in menu prices despite waiting service. Food was good and for $12 I was stuffed. The "skillet" I ordered had so many of my favorite things thrown together (hash browns, eggs, cheese, sour cream, avocado, broccoli, mushrooms...) and who knew they could all taste good together! Also ordered the chocolate chip pancakes, which were huge and I had to take home. Bad me. They were delicious, however, even hours later. I plan on going back next time the morning after calls! You just can't beat cheap brunch. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Skillet, chocolate chip pancakes - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best place to eat on campus for cheap. Grab anyone with a meal plan on a Sunday with extra swipes and get a great breakfast at Sloopy's. I've never had a negative experience food wise. You can't go wrong with the Sloopy pancake though! Sometimes waits are long so find out the right times to go or at least go put a name in early if you know it might be crowded. They are also known for their amazing milkshakes and I can second the fact that they do not disappoint. If you are just visiting OSU I recommend you heck out this diner attached to the OSU student union. Ideal location and great service! read more

Sloopy's Diner - pancakes chocolate chip, turkey sausage bacon coffee hash browns - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A Fifties style diner in the heart of a modern student union? Yes. Does it work? Indeed it does. Upon entry, you will see a glass case dessert area featuring pies, doughnuts, candy apples, and a whole host of goodies. This is also the area where you pay, so many people stopping in for treats or coffee do tend to cause a line during busy times when you are trying to cash out. This is annoying, but the food is worth it. Diner counter and tables, with those little boomerang shaped Jetsons like shapes and chrome edges adorn the interior. (You may have to wait to be seated, but they give you a pager, so no worries.) Take a look at the menu and realize you will need to come in here many times to try all the selections that look good. My advice, go for breakfast regardless of time of day. Great pancakes, eggs, bacon, shredded hash browns! Breakfast can do no wrong. Burgers, fries, malts? When in 1955, this is good, too. Burritos, soups, chili, omelets. Hell, it's all fantastic. Two items of note: 1) the servers and staff are all students. They cannot accept tips, as tips are supposedly built into the costs. Weird and guilt inducing, but this is how it goes. 2) Fifties music is always playing. Always. Think about this. Some of these songs are going on 60+ years old. Do these students know any of these songs? This is the equivalent of roaring twenties flapper/Charleston songs being played in a restaurant in 1985. Cool but bizarre. Try this place, be forgiving of long waits, and enjoy Eisenhower, Sputnik, and Buicks. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Dessert? Dessert! - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Been coming here the past 4 years since I started college, but recently have had consistently terrible experiences. The last two times I've come here, we ordered then waited over an hour for our food to come out -- we ended up leaving because of how long it took. The first time, it was about an hour and a half before we left; the second time (this past Sunday), it had been an hour, our server said she had to "call in" the order multiple times, and at that point they hadn't even started making our food. We saw two groups of people who were seated AFTER we ordered receive their orders before us (note that we ordered an omelette and turkey burger; nothing crazy). I don't blame the servers, but management has to do a much better job at staffing and sending orders out. Also, there should be an option to tip servers. read more

Sloopy's is a diner in the southwest corner of the OSU Union. I went for lunch and, seeing as this place is in the Union, expected counter service, but it turns out that Sloopy's is a sit down place. I tried the classic American breakfast; eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast with coffee ($6.75). It was all pretty respectable. Of course, it's hard for eggs and bacon to be spectacular or terrible, but this was pretty good; cooked well and not greasy. The others in my party had the Reuben and buffalo chicken sandwich, both of which were apparently pretty good. read more

Very tasty breakfast, very hard working and pleasant server and reasonable prices. We love it here. Very nice place to eat. Love the open large windows to look outside. Thank you read more

I'm torn between the three and half and the four. But based on location and dependability I'm going with a four. Don't you wish you could give half sometimes? Anyway, I have had their food a few times. I've enjoyed a more gourmet grilled cheese, breakfast and pancakes (the sloopy ones). The food is good however, the Sloopy pancakes were way to sweet. Had to scrape off the top stuff. While yes, the service can be slow as mentioned in prior reviews they are students and learning. Quite frankly I think that part is awesome, it's like a learning lab. Diner food, fair prices nothing over the top but as mentioned dependable. I'm sure you could request special things and if they have the products would assist. read more

This is great spot for breakfast right on the OSU campus. The service was quick and friendly, and because this is on campus the prices were very affordable. I ordered a buckwheat pancake with whipped cream and when it arrived it had the word "Ohio" spelled out in the whipped cream. Fun. I enjoy a good diner experience, and this place has it all. There is a retro look with the decor but not campy. It was very clean and the food was served quickly. Everything was warm and tasty. read more

Sloopy's Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My review was from 2010. Great food, but servers are still learning.. The food was great, but the servers are mostly Ohio State students are still learning to serve meals and take orders. Sloopy's has entrees and sandwiches that are named for Ohio State Alumni and Athletes. They serve breakfast all day, but you have lunch and dinner there with alcoholic beverages. I will go back to Sloopy's Diner. Thank you so much. read more

Sloopy's is, simply put, not good. As it is technically campus dining that isn't shocking but every time I go I am disappointed. The price to quality/quantity ratio is out of whack. The chicken fingers come with chips, not fries. The fries cost extra. For chicken fingers. In what society is this acceptable? Since the fries cost extra, you'd think they'd at least be good. Wrong.. they're consistently soggy. The pancakes are thin and spongey, they'd be better if they just used pancake mix from a box. The saving grace for Sloopy's would probably be the milkshakes and floats. Also, the service is usually quick and friendly. However if you have the time/money to go anywhere else please do. read more

It only gets 3 stars because my big fish sandwich was good other then that service was horrible everything took forever. That's all I am writing cause cause I get more upset the longer I think about it. read more

I've purchased via Tapingo and Grubhub at this location. It can get busy during busy hours on campus. The food is always warm and made decently close to on time. I love the buffalo chicken wrap and fries, they are so good! My only complaint is that the red onion chunks are MASSIVE and it kind of sucks to bite into a wrap/sandwich and just get straight red onion. Other than that pretty good food and customer service. read more

One of the best dinning place on campus! I ordered a gilled salmon, the meal looks great although I don't like the taste of the rice. The price is suitable and students can use blocks! Waiters and waitress's services are awesome! I highly recommend the cheesecake, it's so delicious! Everything seemed nice except we waited for nearly half an hour to get in. Anyway, a good place to eat! read more

I will admit, Sloopy's is a decent place. It is inside of the Ohio Union at OSU, so is really a campus dining facility. But I would consider it the best among them. It's a table service establishment with surprisingly good food. I think that the best items are the breakfast foods [in my opinion, biscuits and gravy or the garden veggie skillet] and the milkshakes [the chocolate chip cookie one, oh my goodness]. The prices for most meals aren't bad at all, though the desserts are way too expensive. Therefore I strongly recommend this location for any student with a meal plan, it's probably the best bang for your buck, and open until like 3am usually. For visitors, it's also not too bad. And who knows, Obama stopped in last year, you never know who you'll see. The customer service staff is completely students, so just be prepared for the inevitable awkward waitress/waiter. read more

I love American Diner food, and Sloopy's does it well. You can get good eggs, omelets, bacon, ice cream, anything you would expect from a diner. The food comes out around 10-15 min., so you have to plan ahead. I have nearly been late to a few morning classes because of this. On a side note, I am slightly joking, but Sloopy's is not a date place. Expect to have your conversation interrupted several times by your waiter who not only wants to take your one side plate away, but also have a joke thrown in for good measure. Really, does the kitchen need my one plate that urgently? Plus, I felt like he was there so often that I almost felt like pulling out a chair for him. The staff is very nice and cool, but I don't think I will bring another date here. read more

I got sick shortly after the first time I went here one night, probably as a result of food poisoning from the nachos or biscuits and gravy, but somehow my illness left me after about an hour. I've been here twice since anyway. It's not bad; it's a whole lot like the Silver Diner chain in the D.C. area. The one time I ordered a burger, however, it definitely wasn't fresh, and the patty was cool and overcooked--maybe I should've expected this after my server failed to ask me how I want my burger cooked. But!! The dessert selection is quite blissful, so major props for that. read more

Price is pretty decent and the portion was generous. I had the buttermilk pancake and turkey sausage links. It was ok, nothing special. I wish they had more side dishes to chose from. My friend ordered hash browns and they were well seasoned and delicious. My waitress was nice and accommodating. She was actually doing this for her hospitality course, which I thought was interesting. read more

Sloopy's is always a good option if you're on campus and need a fulfilling breakfast, lunch or dinner. What I love the most about Sloopy's is that I can get breakfast for dinner which is definitely my favorite meal! Tonight I ordered their garden skillet which included hash browns mixed with eggs (ordered how you like), mushrooms, peppers, mozzarella cheese and topped with sour cream and avocado! It also comes with a side of toast and I couldn't resist ordering a side of bacon which was delicious as well. It was a very filling meal but the only suggestion I would have is to place the sour cream and avocado on the side rather than on top of the entire meal. I found it difficult to get a good bite without too much sour cream or avocado but other than that it was delicious! read more

Sloopy's Diner - Definitely a must have! - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food is pretty good for a diner on campus and I love coming here for a relaxed date, or with friends after a night out, or just hanging out when I'm hungry. It's pretty cheap because gratuity is included. But you don't really come here just for the food, you come for the experience! I've gotten the taco salad, the huevos rancheros skillet, the sloopys burger, and the Cajun chicken pasta. All were your average greasy diner food that can hit the right spot if you're craving something like that. The salad was alright but definitely would recommend everything else, especially the breakfast items! read more

Sloopy's is everything you think it is! Classic diner with classic diner food. Milkshakes are phenomenal, burgers are not too greasy, and the breakfast is hardy and delicious. Love the atmosphere and the music that plays! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Open 24/7 during the school year. 7am - 2pm in the summer. It's a diner with diner food. First time i came, i ordered a pulled pork sandwich. It was ok. There was some hiccups with my friend's order. She ordered a burger with mushrooms and no onions. The first time they brought it out, there were onions and no mushrooms. The second time, there were neither. So the student wait staff is still learning! They got it fright the third time around. That being said, they are all extremely friendly! Comprised of students attending the university, I had a great time talking with a couple of them on my second visit. I ordered three gigantic pancakes with banana and granola topping for $4.25. The waiter bet me that I couldn't finish it. Of course, now I had to finish it and BAM I did (took two breaks). Soo, it was an enjoyable experience. The food is average so don't expect too much. Pancake quality is pretty much the same no matter where you go though and this place definitely fits the bill for that. I would definitely go back if I'm craving another stack of pancakes... although next time i will probably just get one or two. read more

Wow... Really nice burgers and even better milkshakes! Waitstaff very efficient and courteous. Great place for a late night bite after a day visiting the campus! read more

I was here with a three year old, and with campus restaurants that seems to be a rarity, but they managed to rustle up some crayons for him, and found a kid cup for his water, even if it took them awhile. That aside, the place was clean, and the grilled cheese with bacon was exactly right. The salad was about what you'd expect from any diner, with lettuce, lots of carrot, and one sad looking tomato, but the ranch dressing tasted exactly like Wishbone Ranch, which happens to be my favorite, so that saved it. My son got chicken tenders and french fries and gobbled them down. The prices were a lot cheaper than I expected from campus food, so if I need to spend another afternoon in the Union, this is probably where I'll end up. read more

For campus food, Sloopy's is a great diner! I can't name too many colleges who have that kind of place on your meal plan. But really anyone can go to Sloopy's, as long as you don't mind being surrounded by college kids. I had the Turkey Burger, and it was good! The patty wasn't huge, which I enjoyed because I could actually eat it without the extreme messiness that usually accompanies an oversized burger! The bun was toasted Brioche perfection :) The prices were reasonable--$6.75 for a burger with saratoga chips and BBQ sauce. My sister had a turkey club sandwich for around the same place and said it was good! My brother had the fish sandwich and it was HUGE. He ate the whole thing, of course. My favorite thing about Sloopy's is the brunch. The breakfast sandwich on a biscuit is a foolproof hangover cure. The pancakes are fluffy and delicious, with several flavor options. The service at Sloopy's is very average...a college student was waiting on us so we didn't expect too much. Gratuity is included into the prices (it's a college meal plan thing) so don't worry about leaving extra $, unless of course your server went WAY above and beyond! read more

I eat a late breakfast/ early lunch almost every day on OSU campus. Today I decided to try to save $1-$2 by eating at sloopy's instead of heirloom. It took 15 minutes for anyone to come to my table, and an additional 30 minutes for my food to appear. It's NOT busy in here right now. The employees here (students) do not work for tips, and it's obvious. The food options are uninspired and, for the most part, unhealthy. This is unsurprising considering it's a diner, but they could at least amp up the quality of the ingredients and their preparation. I ordered a custom scramble (they define this as having the ingredients "mixed into" the egg). It came out with a pile of (clearly canned) black beans, barely warmed, plopped on top of some scrambled eggs. Sloopy's earns its third star only for its location and price. read more