DINING GUIDE FOR THE COLUMBUS, INDIANA AREA
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Columbus has the #1 destination in the state for ice cream, and many other amaxing choices for a sweet treat.
Sometimes a local diner or a favorite deli is all that will do – we’ve got you covered.
Two local microbreweries, one named the best small brewpub in America! – plus, craft beer destinations
Pizza will hit the spot any time, any where, and there are some exceptional choices in Columbus
What’s New in Town?
- Newest dining options in the Columbus area
Suggested Stops
- Find foodie tips in the blog posts
- Best bets according to Midwest Living
- Best bets according to Tripadvisor
- Best bets according to Yelp
- Zaharakos – The #1 ice cream destination in Indiana!
- Breakfast options in downtown Columbus
- Find the top coffee shops in Columbus
- Go fresh – grab some local, in-season goodies at the local markets
- Read the eat/drink blog posts
- Read the craft beer blog posts
Dining guides
DOWNTOWN DINING
- Go to the downtown dining page
SPECIALTY
- White Star Meat Market & Deli, 410 Washington St, 812-418-8063
- Angottis Italian Restaurant, 217 Washington Street, 812-375-0686
- Henry Social Club, 423 Washington St, 812-799-1371
- For the Love of Brunch, 1606 Central Ave
- The Nifty Beet, 910 Washington, 812-799-7546 – smoothies, juices, coffee
- Ye Olde Fish House, 2024 17th St, 812-378-2921
Bakeries & Sweet Treats
- Ahlmeyer Farms, 2034 17th Street, 812-372-7437
- Auntie Anne’s – soft pretzels – Edinburgh Outlet Mall, 11622 NE Executive Dr, Edinburgh, 812-526-2444
- Baker’s Fine Gifts & Accessories – handmade chocolates – 433 Washington Street, Columbus 812-372-9635
- Donut Central, 1504 Central Ave, 812-657-7056
- Donuts ‘n’ Coffee, 2222 State St, 812-376-2796
(named one of best donut shops in Indiana) - Gelato at White Star Meat Market & Deli, 410 Washington St, 812-418-8063
- Gramz Bakery & Cafe, 409 Washington, 812-378-9728
- Mexican Bakery, (Panaderia La Azteca), 2522 Central Ave, 812-657-3330
- Not Just Popcorn – over 200 popcorn flavors – 114 E Main Cross Street, Edinburgh, 812-526-8256
- Sno Biz (seasonal) 1110 25th St, 812-375-4357
- Sugar Bayer’s Cookie Co, 1109 16th St, 812-552-5359
- Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, 329 Washington St, 812-378-1900 * (see full listing)
BAR / GRILL
- The Brick, 309 Walnut, Jonesville, 812-522-8636
- Big Woods, Indiana Premium Outlets, 11622 NE Executive Drive, Edinburgh, 812-703-9300
- Cozy Lounge, 3870 E 25th St, 812-372-3165
- Fourth Street Bar & Grill, 433 4th St, 812-376-7063
- Gallery Bar & Grill, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St, 812-375-9100
- Garage Pub & Grill, 308 4th St, 812-418-8918
- The Garden Grille & Bar, Hilton Garden Inn, Exit 76, I-65 & US 31; 12210 N Executive Drive, 812-526-8600
- Landmarks Bar, Holiday IN by IHG, 2485 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-417-7200
- Otter Creek Bar and Grill, 11522 E. 50 N, 812-579-5227
- Papa’s Grill, 3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-342-9736
- The Columbus Bar, 322 4th St, 375-8800
- Upland Pump House, 148 Lindsey Street, 799-3587
- Ziggies, 3029 N National Rd, 372-0898
BBQ
- Hickory Hillz BBQ, 16021 US-31, Edinburgh, Indiana, 812-526-5280
Beer / Wine / Etc.
For more beer and wine info, visit the beer and wine page
- 450 North Brewing Co., 8111 E. 450 North, 812-546-0091
- Big Woods Pizza, Indiana Premium Outlets, 11622 NE Executive Drive, Edinburgh, 812-703-9300
- Hog Molly Brewing Co., 830 Depot St, 812-343-9193 (limited hours)
- Savage Distilling, 1561 Cottage Ave, 812-657-7898
- Simmons Winery, 8111 E 450 N, 812-546-0091
- Zwanzigz Production Brewing, 21+ only, 315 12th Street (limited hours)
- Zwanzigz Pizza, 1038 Lafayette Ave, 812-376-0200
COFFEE / TEA
- Donut Central, 1504 Central Ave, 812-657-7056
- Donuts ‘n’ Coffee, 2222 State St, 812-376-2796
- Gramz Bakery & Cafe, 409 Washington, 812-378-9728
- Le Fernandez Cafe, 908 25th, 408-598-9614
- Lucabe Coffee Co., 310 4th Street
- Lucabe Coffee Co., 2531 Eastbrook Plaza
- Sojourn Café, 1580 Central Ave, 812-418-8270
- YoYo Boba Teahouse, 3988 25th St , 812-657-3236
CAFE, DELI,
DINER
- Ah-Ha Cafe, 525 Main Street, Hope, 812-546-5950
- Blackerby’s Hangar 5, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd, 812-378-4010
- Homeboyz Fried Chicken and Fish, 1451 Washington, 812-376-3050
- Le Fernandez Cafe, 908 25th, 408-598-9614
- Lucas Brothers Sandwich Shop, Fair Oaks Mall, 2318 25th St, 812-376-7010
- Mill Street Deli, 102 Mill Street, Elizabethtown, 812-579-2940
- Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St, Hope, Indiana, 812-546-0640
- Zaharakos Ice Cream, 329 Washington, 812-378-1900
INTERNATIONAL Quisine
- Apna Kitchen (Indian),1609 Cottage Ave., 812-376-7000
- E Sushi, 3820 25th St, 812-376-6888
- Flavors of India, 217 Washington St, 812-799-0050
- Great Wall Chinese, 1289 N National Rd, 812-379-4398
- Olesya’s Kitchen (Ukrainian/International), 908 25th St, 812-598-3852
- Pho Shiki Vietnam/Japan, 2991 25th St., 812-375-9999
- Ramen Alley, 217 Washington (alley), 812-552-5089
- Ru Yi, Asian, 2125 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-378-8888
- Sophea Asian, 2508 25th, 812-900-6888
- Taku Japanese Steakhouse, 305 4th St, 812-799-7956
- Thai Connection, 527 Washington Street, 812-657-3790
- Yats (Cajun Creole), 325 4th St, 812-372-1533
- Yee Kee Chinese Restaurant, 3984 25th St, 812-376-8575
MEXICAN
- Camilla’s Mexican Cuisine, 1824 25th Street, 350-7944
- El Popocatepett, 3932 E 25th St, 812-418-8981
- Luciana’s, 310 Washington Street, Columbus, 812-799-7223
- Riviera Maya, Fair Oaks Mall, 2380 25th St, 812-372-6576
- Sabor De La Vida, 1625 State Street, and 11700 U.S. 31, Edinburgh, 812-376-3668
- SalvaMex, 2241 State St, 812-799-7453
- Tacos Don Jose, 2825 Middle Rd, 812-900-5351
- TaColumbus, 1637 N. National Road, 343-1423
- Tonala, 628 Main Street, Hope, 812-546-0544
PIZZA
- 450 North Brewing Co., 8111 E. 450 North, 812-546-0091
- Blacksheep Pizza & Cocktails, 345 4th St, 930-220-7127
- Big Woods Pizza, Indiana Premium Outlets, 11622 NE Executive Drive, Edinburgh, 812-703-9300
- Carlo’s, Fair Oaks Mall, 2314 25th St, 812-379-9750
- Chicago’s Pizza, 3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-657-7003
- Greek’s Pizzeria, 920 25th Street, 812-657-3500
- HotBox Pizza, 2415 N National Rd, 812-565-9999
- Mancino’s, 1301 N National Rd, 812-375-1000
- Mother Bears Pizza, 2306 25th St, (930) 220-7028
- Scipio Pizza, 3010 State St, 812-376-8800 (inside Columbus Bowling Center)
- Whitt’s Pizza, 407 Washington St, Hope, 546-6171
- Zwanzigz, 1038 Lafayette Ave, 812-376-0200
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