COME FOR THE BOOKS...STAY FOR THE FOOD...OR VICE VERSA! It's all great. Can't wait to visit Columbus again and hang out on another rainy afternoon with a vegan latte, yummy wrap, and a new book or two. I bought Fools Like Us and wow, what a weird book, I devoured it. But it was not as good as the VIBE AND THE FOOD. Love you guys, miss you! C U soon. Worth a special trip to Columbus. read more

They had amazing food! Everything i tried was amazing... Sadly I went today and was informed they removed all of there food except one special and a salad... I didn't stay... please bring back your incredible menu. read more

Love that they are open later! Wish they had decaf espresso especially for the afternoon. I love that the food uses whole ingredients but there are some things I wish were a bit better such as the coconut bacon which is just coconut chips and not even Smokey. I think small changes to how food is described could go along way! The food is expensive but they do have happy hour tacos for only $2. The coffee is good! I am always cold when I hang out here so if you are planning to hang out, bring an extra jacket/sweater! read more

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If VEGAN is your jam, come here, even if it's not your jam . Order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food to the table. The service is great. Helpful for those who are undecided or unfamiliar. Ordered the tacos. They were good, but the fried potatoes were better. Haha. Filling for sure sure. The vibe here is what puts the place over the top. Chill, casual & comfy. Bookstore/music /food. Came for Sunday brunch, more options. DJ was spinning some tunes. Heart. My first visit, but not last! read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - VEGAN Breakfast tacos - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We went to @twodollarradiohq and got the special , smash tacos with vegan soy pork and the regular menu item , but no less delicious , pambazo. Both entries are fire 2DRHQ is an independent publisher and bookstore as well as a vegan restaurant bar and coffee shop. Always vegan and always delicious. Support vegan family owned businesses read more

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This is another place that is super hyped, and though it is off my beaten path, I was looking forward to trying it. I walked in, and it is a very cool space. Essentially a small bookstore crossed with a coffee shop. A very interesting collection of books, though necessarily not a very large one. Coffee and beer at the counter. Not real obvious that they serve food, but they do have a small menu. I had thought it was all vegan, but I was offered beef till they realized they were out. I was fine with soy. I went with the Great Lakes nachos. I'm not sure why they are called that. They are pretty basic: cheese and "meat" and jalapeños, etc. They were pretty good. A decent portion and quality for the price. It took more than half an hour to get them though, a loooong time for nachos. They were not busy. They didn't appear to be shorthanded. Staff were not moving quickly or helping each other out. They were hanging out and straightening books. Maybe there was one frantic guy in the kitchen? But I was getting pretty darn hungry, and soon would have just had to get it to go. Might have been five stars otherwise. Drinks are coffee and beer and cocktails, and a few bottled and canned drinks. I didn't want beer or coffee, and IBC root beer was the best choice for me out of the other items, and it's not a very good root beer, honestly. I might come back for coffee and books. I don't think I'll be back for food. The wait was just nuts, and they don't have a whole lot of interesting selections. Nothing I saw at a couple of other tables looked drool worthy either. read more

To be at Two Dollar is to love good vegan eats, homey environment, and good books! I was surprised to come across this gem upon moving here and specifically experienced their date night and a book event with the beau and then with a good girlfriend. Granted I have not read one of the books as they are still on my over populated bookshelf but I bring folks here for a taste of hippy americana when they visit! This big plate of food and a drink ran me around $20-25 yet I am sure this can be a two day meal or a shared plate. I have purchased and read their homemade cookbooks, so indulge in that and if you come for the hospitality and food- leave this place better then you met it! Be kind and not bring the raucous since folks like me occasionally work from here too. Peace and veganism read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Tortuga and Horchata - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Perfect little breakfast stop. They do craft nights too!! It's a lot of food for a good price and vegetarian friendly. Their cookies are to die for. read more

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We were greeted with a smile, given undivided attention and he took the time to explain the store experience that included the date night (2 books and 2 drinks for $40). It's a pretty hip experience for book enthusiasts in Cols. read more

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Great spot for good food and a book store!! Many vegan options and this is a great lunch spot. read more

This is such a great place to go. If you just wanna chill eat some good food read some books and even buy books. I also heard that they were having a hard time. She's very sad to see because it's one of my favorite places to visit when I come home. So if you can pay them a visit and buy things it's definitely worth it. Their food is really good. They also have a great selection of books to choose from and it's a great place to just come and study and vibe with friends. The staff was nice. I got my order pretty quickly. Food was really good. I definitely plan on going back! read more

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Really cool book store and great food! Very relaxing spot to check out some books and read a little bit.

If you visit Columbus -- or if you live there -- and you don't visit this bookstore-cafe-beer-eatery, you are missing something special. Two dollar radio is a small indie publishing house with great taste in young writers and a promoter of other indie imprints. Eat, drink and read. read more

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This business is a high five stars for me, for being unlike any other restaurant or bookstore I have visited in Columbus. They are doing something truly unique and I dig it. It is a combo vegan restaurant and bookstore. They also sell coffee and cocktails. On the weekends, it is a brunch only menu. All menu items are vegan. I am not a vegan and was looking forward to trying something different than my norm. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. It gave me the perfect amount of time to browse all the books. I tried both the artichoke dip and the breakfast tacos. The artichoke dip was hot and creamy and served with the best tortilla chips I have ever had. The tacos I did not enjoy as much, because I didn't love the flavor or texture of the soy scramble they were filled with. The potatoes it was served with were delicious. Staff and atmosphere are so pleasant. An unexpected and highly recommended stop. read more

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Atmosphere, quirkiness & community! All the things I love most, PLUS INCREDIBLE food & drink! Can't recommend more.

A bit of a hike from Westerville, but well worth the trip. Very relaxed hipster ambiance, books for sale, alternative music, and a wonderful vegan menu. Not your typical out of the freezer vegan, entirely house made and delicious. read more

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Tonight I went way out of my norm and thought I'd try this vegan spot. While vegan isn't my favorite, I'm always open. I can't share anything about the actual restaurant/bookstore since I've never seen it. I found this spot purely from GrubHub. My review is simply focused on the food. I ordered the Randy Mac 'n' cheese Tortuga and the Chadford Astoria Salad. First, everything arrived packaged very nicely. I just wish restaurants would better seal the package to prevent tampering by the delivery drivers. Is it too much to ask for a little extra peace of mind? Second, the food looked great! Unfortunately the taste didn't deliver. The salad was so salty I couldn't eat it. I don't know what they did to it but it was awful! I was so disappointed because the salad looked like it could have been really good. As for the Randy Mac 'n' cheese, I thought it looked great and the taste was just ok. I've discover that vegan food just doesn't have the same satisfaction on the tongue as food with meat. I personal feel the lack of fat just makes the food ok. While I can honestly say this was good, it isn't something I would crave or want to order again. So unfortunately, this didn't hit the spot. I want flavor when I eat! read more

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Everything they make is wonderful... and such a huge menu?!? And cool shop - books and books (and radios)

Just stopped in for a quick coffee but love the space and cozy ambiance. I'll definitely come back to work and try the food!

My wife and I have frequented this vegan restaurant for the past two years and have loved every trip. There's something comforting and relaxing about the atmosphere there. Between the friendly staff, the tasty food options, and the huge selection of books, Two Dollar Radio HQ is quite possibly my absolute favorite place to visit. Try out their oatmeal cream pies. Seriously, I believe it's laced with magic, because it's ALWAYS excellent. read more

This place is amazing! They have amazing vegan options! This is also a cute local bookstore. read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Incredible vegan food! Everything was delicious and they had some really unique recipes. The staff was friendly and I loved the store space/cafe. read more

Always enjoy visiting here, they always seem to have a different menu each time I visit which is okay with us. I do wish that they would add a crunch element to some of their dishes. They are always very helpful and consistent, and it comes to service, I also like the quiet atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

I came here because I found a groupon and my book loving dad and sister were visiting. Parking is street parking, I guess because we went during the week it wasn't hard to find parking. It was definitely an interesting experience with a good amount of books from their publishing house to choose from as well as select others. We also had some of the cocktails. I honestly don't remember much about them because I wasn't really a fan. Overall, I think this is a coolish hipster type shop but I don't see myself returning. read more

I've been back a couple of times for brunch - once more for a pop up (yay Willowbeez) and more recently for their own brunch menu after they reopened for dine-in. The food is fantastic vegan, and the staff is super friendly. I love the shelves and tables of books, many being titles that are new-to-me. I bought 3 books that they publish themselves and can't wait to get to reading. Love this place. read more

A true gem of Columbus, bringing understated, grounded vibes to a cozy and organic atmosphere. They serve One Line coffee, everything is made in house, and it's all vegan. Plenty of gluten free options, a solid brunch menu. Who knew you could get nopales in Columbus? They make great meat-free subs from nuts and beans and as an omnivore I can say it tastes amazing, the dishes as a whole. Multiple nondairy milk options as well. It has that college cafe feel to it but far enough away from the university where folks out of college who still want those vibes can happily congregate, read some books, sip on a hemp milk latte, and enjoy some gluten free nopales enchiladas in peace. read more

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Decided to try this place for a date night and was not disappointed! Cozy bookshop meets vegan restaurant meets cheap (but delicious!) cocktails. The servers were very kind and conversational -- it felt like chatting with friends. For food I tried the Walnut Chorizo Grilled Cheeze and it was as ooey and gooey as any other non-vegan grilled cheese. The buttery brioche pretty much sealed the deal. You will feel comforted and full after this sandwich and honestly, will probably forget it's vegan. Highly recommend! read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Walnut Chorizo Grilled Cheeze - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's loud. It smells. Table wobbly - can't use to write, which is weird because that's what everyone here is doing. Water unpalatable. Sketchy neighborhood. The majority of the books were utterly unknown to me - indy/local/BLM/lgbt published books maybe? Coffee was alright but tasted burnt. Clothes reeked of oil after leaving. read more

I had such a good time here. I took my parents for Father's Day since my parents eat plant based. Walking in is this cute retro joint, you're greeting by a cafe ambiance with live music and books everywhere! The food was mouth watering tasty! I am not vegan and I enjoyed what I ate as well. Drinks were refreshing, I had the kombucha on tap and my brother had the shrub. I liked mine the best... just saying. The queso and hummus were eaten very quickly! My dish was the breakfast burrito tortuga and I love that it came with a salad and home fries. Nothing was overly salty, and everything had great flavor. But what I like most about this place was the owners. They were sweet and nice and very helpful. Come visit this place to relax, read and eat. A cute little spot in Marion village. PS my mom bought their cookbook and kept raving about it all afternoon read more

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For me, on this particular cloudy day this was such a perfect little getaway. I was traveling and needed to decompress, googled the nearest indie bookshop and found Two Dollar Radio. I snagged a vegan donut and a latte something or other and sat and read and blended into the background noise and mellow music. I don't live in this city but be sure to visit again whenever I return to Columbus. read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Cinnamon donut, London Fog latte - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I have been hearing a lot of buzz about this place and finally had a reason to go when having a brunch date with a friend that lives on the Southside. It's a cafe/bookstore that also holds special events and what not. I absolutely love the concept as well as the relaxed vibe. You order up front and are given a number to put on your table. The staff was informative and friendly as well. I ordered the Denny's O's vegan slam home run and my friend ordered the breakfast tacos and we also got a cinnamon roll. The vegan breakfast tacos were amazing as well as the cinnamon roll. And I enjoyed the slam home run, although I wasn't crazy about the biscuit and gravy. I'm also not a vegan, and used to actual sausage in my biscuits and gravy, and found the gravy to be lacking in flavor. Although the biscuit itself was great as well as the potatoes, and tofu scramble. The chai I ordered was only okay. But they do make it with options such as coconut milk, and that was a plus. My favorite part of Two Dollar Radio Headquarters would have to be the all the books and the recommendations listed on them. We could have spent hours just browsing but alas responsibilities. We did find a few however and I can't wait to start reading mine. The paperbacks are all $12 which seems quite reasonable. All in all this place exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be back. read more

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I've been participating in #Veganuary and was told this is *the place* to grab a bite. It's a cozy little location parked slightly off the beaten path. It's part cafe/part book store/ part hangout. They have a few microbrews in two too. We ordered a few sandwiches and beers. My daughter got a latte made with oat milk. It was all very good--exceptionally delicious. My husband had the Po Boy and I had the Buffalo sandwich. The flavors and textures were on-point. My daughter had a PB&J and swore it was the best sandwich she'd ever eaten, mostly due to the bread (which was made by Lucky Cat bakery BTW). All in all a great meal and cute atmosphere with decent prices. A few *little* qualms. Nothing worth detracting a star for, but little details that I wish were different. The beers: all the choices had high ABV. It would have been nice to see a Pilsner or a more drinkable beer on the menu. The ordering: the service was great, but if you've never been there before it's a bit confusing. We noticed food being run to tables, so we sat and thought we would be waited on, but in fact you order at the counter and they bring it out. That's it. Check this place out. You'll be glad you did! read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Buffalo sandwich with salad - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love this place! Went for our first time coming from Cincinnati and my best friend recommended this place and I urged him to meet us there. This is my kind of place with some amazing books from mostly small indie presses and great vegan food that was fresh. The Carrot Lox & Apple Sandwich is a banger certified. read more

Was driving thru town and found this hidden gem. What a wonderful place!! Friendly staff, AMAZING food (all of it was labeled with allergen info), and a comfy vibe. Recommend to all. read more

Yay! This place is amazing! They sell One Line coffee which I love! They're vegan, so they don't have milk, only the alternatives. Fine by me because I'm lactose intolerant anyway! I came on a Saturday around 2 and it wasn't packed. I'm sure they're busier when there are events going on, but I like that you can come study here and there are open tables and lots of plugs. They sell books here and apparel which is cool. The space is open with high ceilings and a very hipstery vibe. They play pretty eclectic music which I enjoyed. Service is great! They come and take plates and everything. It's very low key here and maybe not super well known. I ordered the notable fried chick'n sammy which was supposed to be like fried chicken with pimento cheese, lettuce, and some kind of a sauce. It was made of seitan but was somewhat...gummy? Or maybe it was just me. I've had something similar to this before but I just wasn't feeling this particular dish. It was very flavorful though and I liked the sauce! Not sure what it was though! It was $9 but was filling so it was worth it to me! The sandwich was huge too! My friend got the super popular wrap which was shawarma with olive hummus, onions, cucumbers, and greens. I wasn't a fan of the hummus because I don't like olives but I think she thought it was a creatively made meal! The menu seems to be going through a revamp. The dude at the register told us they would be ridding of some items on there. But I do like the selection of alcohol. It's nice to know there are coffee shops that are multipurpose because they stay open longer. Also, it's not busy here so again, you can totally study here or just come grab coffee or food with a friend. Parking is street but not hard to find at all! I'd totally come back here again! One line doesn't have much space so I'd totally come here instead to study! read more

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I love Two Dollar Radio HQ!!!! Cozy, chill vibe as soon as you walk in the door. I love the layout of the books, the indy book selection, and the blocks on the books that give you a snippet of why you would like the book. Most importantly, this place has what bookstores have been missing-booze & amazing food. Vegan food! read more

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Two Dollar Radio is one of the most hipster places in Columbus. It's a bookstore and cafe with some of the most kick ass food. The menu features many vegan options. If you want a reasonably priced cocktail they have a few. They also have a lot of events like poetry. I wanted to get something off the funky menu. It's located on Parsons Avenue not far from the hipster businesses farther to the north. This place is more like a bookstore than a restaurant. It's pretty quiet inside and you are actually able to read without being interrupted by loud music. The menu isn't huge but there's more vegan choices here than almost anywhere else in central Ohio. It also has a great cocktail menu. The Bad And Boujie cocktail is made with lemon and vodka. Among the appetizers is the Cashew Mozzarella Caprese. It's pretend mozzarella made with cashews on tomato slices. Among the entrees are the vegan Hot Pockets. There's not that many items on the menu but they're all crazy and weird in a good way. It's a good place if you like offbeat books. It's also not just a bookstore but one of the best new restaurants in the city. This is another great addition to Olde Town East, it fits in good there. read more

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - Bad And Boujie Cocktail And Cashew Mozzarella Caprese - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

lovely! really wonderful environment with great books, food, and drink. bonus points for some of the best public-restroom pooping i've ever experienced. not only are the restrooms clean and well maintained, they're also genuinely inviting. they smell objectively good. it blows my mind every time. read more

Delicious food and wonderful vibe! So glad we stopped while we were in town briefly!!!

This is such a cute spot! The staff is so nice and helpful. They immediately greeted us and were attentive. They also did a great job explaining the menu. I am not a vegan (but like to try new things), my dad has been a vegan for 5 years. I ordered the Buffalo Mac and Cheese side ($7) and my dad ordered the Walmut Chorizo Grilled Cheese w/ a side salad ($12). The Mac had a great kick to it and it was tasty! My dad loved his Grilled Cheese. We will definitely be back! read more

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