14 eating places that moved or expanded in 2024

Moreover all the brand new openings in 2024, I believe the massive theme this yr was the shops and expansions! We noticed dozens of established eating places, bakeries and cafes transfer to new houses or add new areas (try a few of the cafes that discovered new digs right here!).

So if you happen to’re curious how Columbus eating places grew this yr, this is a take a look at 14 Columbus eating places that moved or expanded in 2024!

Longtime followers of The Peanut Shoppe rejoiced when it bought a brand new lease on life with new homeowners and a brand new location this yr. Fortunately, it is nonetheless proper downtown in Capitol Sq., properly condensed into a brand new retailer at Broad and Excessive between Black Kahawa and Three Bites Bakery.

Learn extra: The Peanut Shoppe reopens with new homeowners and a brand new location

Katalina added a 3rd location this yr, this one in a separate constructing on East Principal Avenue in Bexley. They serve all their hits like pancake balls, candy and spicy bacon, Thunderkiss espresso, Mazatlan pork sandwiches – however this store has just a few distinctive objects like purple potato latkes and a shakshuka bagel sandwich.

Learn extra: Three Occasions the Appeal: Katalina’s Tres opens in Bexley

I assume we will all the time use extra Soiled Franks, so I am hoping for an growth from this downtown sizzling canine joint! Soiled Frank’s added a carryout/supply location in Worthington this yr and a model new retailer, this one conveniently positioned close to the Ohio State campus.

Learn extra: Soiled Frank’s Sizzling Canine Palace opens close to OSU campus

Mikey’s additionally joined the campus with a big new bar and pizzeria. They took all of their signature over-the-top decor and introduced it to a brand new constructing simply off the Excessive Avenue close to WOSU. And that is not all for Mikey’s this yr: in addition they took over the previous Weenie Surprise premises at PINS in Dublin and Easton.

Learn extra: Mikey’s Late Night time Slice provides colourful Ohio location

Excessive Financial institution Distillery additionally added a 3rd location this yr, and this specific location is (in my view) one in every of their most superb areas to this point. They made their dwelling in a former publish workplace in Uptown Westerville, comically near the Anti-Saloon League Museum. They’ve renovated the area, preserving its particulars and even added a speaker within the basement.

Learn extra: Excessive Financial institution Distillery debuts in Uptown Westerville’s former publish workplace

In 2024, our beloved Wario added a brand new location, and this one nearer to dwelling! East Coast Sandwich Store opened a retro-feeling sandwich store in Clintonville, a busy neighborhood that features Northstar Cafe, Jeni’s, Sizzling Hen Takeover. It has been a giant yr for Wario: Together with Katalina, Excessive Financial institution, Joya and extra shops, it featured Meals, entrances and dives!

Learn extra: Wario’s Beef & Pork to open in Clintonville

Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba joined forces and moved to Broad and Excessive as a part of an effort to draw small companies downtown. The outcome is an excellent new place for espresso, tea and Three Bites’ fantastic pastries.

Learn extra: Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba Open Downtown

After years of transferring their truck from varied areas on the west aspect and King-Lincoln, Los Potosinos discovered its dwelling on East Lengthy Avenue this yr, opening simply in time for Cinco de Mayo. The small store has a small patio which offers a stunning place to pattern their pollo al carbon.

Learn extra: Los Potosinos opens its first retailer in King-Lincoln

This yr, Ray Ray’s made just a few strikes and tried one thing new. First, they moved their truck from Flint Station and parked it in entrance of Aardvark Wine & Beer (which additionally added a Dive Bar). Ray Ray’s additionally launched a brand new truck, Ray Ray’s Reload, which first stopped at The Bottle Store earlier than transferring to Hoof Hearted on Fifth.

Learn extra: Ray Ray’s opens a truck at Aardvark Wine & Beer

When Three Bites moved out of their store on Mount Vernon Avenue, Yawning Bear Bread made the leap from farmers’ market to retail bakery (though they’re nonetheless current at farmers’ markets!). They reworked the area and gave it a heat yellow look.

Learn extra: Yawning Bear Bread Co.

Following the brand new market in Higher Arlington fairly carefully, Littleton’s took over the previous Omega Artisan Baking sales space in North Market, permitting pastry chef Aaron Clouse and baker Desi Vasquez to open a brand new spot for lovely pastries and breads.

Learn extra: Littleton’s Market Bakery debuts in downtown North Market

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks has earned accolades for its namesake product, and this yr they added two market corridor areas: Budd Dairy Meals Corridor within the spring and North Market Downtown later this yr.

Learn extra: Marlow’s Cheesesteaks

After a devastating hearth at their west aspect restaurant a few years in the past, Shakers Public Home was compelled to regroup and finally relocate. They ended up heading to a totally totally different a part of city, turning the previous J&D’s Place in Worthington into a brand new vacation spot for his or her well-known wings. Fortunately, their followers appear to have come on board!

Learn extra: Shakers Public Home opens in New Worthington

We have lengthy beloved JT’s Pizza & Pub for his or her wings and Columbus-style pies. They have been bursting on the seams of their Linworth retailer for years, so it have to be a reduction that they’ve expanded into a giant new area in Grandview!

Learn extra: JT’s Pizza and Pub expands to Grandview

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