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DINING GUIDE FOR THE COLUMBUS, INDIANA AREA

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Food critics and bloggers post their suggestions for places to try in Columbus

A dozen ways to get your morning pastry and a strong cup of coffee

Discover your new favorite coffee shop in the small metropolis of Columbus

Columbus has the #1 destination in the state for ice cream, and many other great choices
Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and still more to choose from
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Sometimes a local diner or a favorite deli is all that will do – we’ve got you covered.
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Ahh, the aroma, the flavors, the atmosphere – let’s go!
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More than a dozen bars and grills to choose from in Columbus

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Pizza will hit the spot any time, any where, and there are some exceptional choices in Columbus
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Two local microbreweries, one named the best small brewpub in America! – plus, craft beer destinations

What’s New in Town?

Suggested Stops

Dining guides

DOWNTOWN DINING

BAKERY

BAR / GRILL 

BBQ

Beer / Wine / Etc.

For more beer and wine info, visit the beer and wine page

COFFEE / TEA

CAFE, DELI,
DINER

HOTELS

ICE CREAM

INTERNATIONAL- CHINESE, JAPANESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE

INTERNATIONAL – OTHER

MEXICAN

PIZZA

SPECIALTY

SWEETS,
SNACKS

TRADITIONAL,
HOMESTYLE

CHAINS

  • Amazing Joe’s Grill, 2607 Central Ave, 812-378-2130
  • Applebee’s, 1900 E 25th St, 812-372-4381
  • Applebee’s, 11860 N US 31, Edinburgh, 812-526-2376
  • Bob Evans, 221 Carrie Lane, 812-378-0442
  • Chili’s, 1079 N National Rd, 812-348-7596
  • Chipotle, 2260 National Road, 812-375-0785
  • Cracker Barrel, 11701 N US 31, Edinburgh, 812-526-7968
  • Culver’s, 90 Johnson Blvd., 812-799-0036
  • Five Guys, 1675 N National Road, 703-339-9500
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 3660 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-799-0509
  • IHop, 54 Johnson Boulevard, 812-348-2690
  • Jaggers, 2315 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-900-4370
  • McAlister’s Deli, 2025 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-657-8501
  • Montana Mike’s, 3720 Market Place Dr, 812-526-6600
  • Max & Erma’s, 12105 Exec. Dr, Edinburgh, 812-526-6250
  • Noodles & Co., 3200 Columbus Center, 812-307-4664
  • Panera Bread, 3056 Columbus Center, 812-375-9421
  • Red Lobster, 2000 25th St, 812-375-1733
  • Ruby Tuesday, 3715 W Market Pl, Edinburgh, 812-526-5311
  • Steak ‘n’ Shake, 2775 Herman Darlage Dr, 812-378-5838
  • Texas Roadhouse, 2780 Merchant Mile, 812-378-4632
  • Waffle House, 2665 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-375-0304
  • Waffle House, 10220 N US 31, Taylorsville, 812-526-5201
  • Wingstop, 2255 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-657-0972

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