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 great choices
Sometimes a local diner or a favorite deli is all that will do – we’ve got you covered.
Pizza will hit the spot any time, any where, and there are some exceptional choices in Columbus
Two local microbreweries, one named the best small brewpub in America! – plus, craft beer destinations
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
BAKERY
- Ahlmeyer Farms, 2034 17th Street, 812-372-7437
- 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) - Dunkin, 2255 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-418-8273 (&) 3039 N National Road
- Gramz Bakery & Cafe, 409 Washington, 812-378-9728
- Mexican Bakery, (Panaderia La Azteca), 2522 Central Ave, 812-657-3330
- Sugar Bayer’s Cookie Co, 1109 16th St, 812-552-5359
BAR / GRILL
- The Brick, 309 Walnut, Jonesville, 812-522-8636
- Big Woods, Indiana Premium Outlets, 11622 NE Executive Drive, Edinburgh, 812-703-9300
- Buffalo Wild Wings, 2035 Jonathan Moore, 812-375-1770
- Cozy Lounge, 3870 E 25th St, 812-372-3165
- Fourth Street Bar & Grill, 433 4th St, 812-376-7063
- Garage Pub & Grill, 308 4th St, 812-418-8918
- 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
- Buffalo Wild Wings, 2035 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-375-1770
- 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
- Starbucks, SR 46W, 2355 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-376-6530
- Starbucks, 1585 N National Rd, 812-314-0934
- Starbucks, Target, 1865 N National Rd, 888-796-5282
- Starbucks, 11900 N US-31, Edinburgh, 812-526-2314
- YoYo Boba Teahouse, 3988 25th St , 812-657-3236
CAFE, DELI,
DINER
- Central Cafe, 1606 Central, 812 657-3144
- Jill’s Downtown Diner, 421 7th St, 812-376-8001
- Le Fernandez Cafe, 908 25th, 408-598-9614
- Lucas Brothers Sandwich Shop, Fair Oaks Mall, 2318 25th St, 812-376-7010
- McAlister’s Deli, 2025 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-657-8501
- The Big Cheese, 2403 Cottage Ave, 812-376-3567
- Zaharakos Ice Cream, 329 Washington, 812-378-1900
- Surrounding Area:
- Ah-Ha Cafe, 525 Main Street, Hope, 812-546-5950
- Mill Street Deli, 102 Mill Street, Elizabethtown, 812-579-2940
HOTELS
- The Garden Grille & Bar, Hilton Garden Inn, Exit 76, I-65 & US 31; 12210 N Executive Drive, 812-526-8600
- Gallery Bar & Grill, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St, 812-375-9100
ICE CREAM
- Culver’s, 90 Johnson Blvd., 812-799-0036
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 3660 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-799-0509
- Orange Leaf, 300 Washington St (inside The Commons)
- Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, 329 Washington St, 812-378-1900 * (see full listing)
- Sno Biz (seasonal) 1110 25th St, 812-375-4357
INTERNATIONAL- CHINESE, JAPANESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE
- Chopstick, 3045 Columbus Center, 812-376-3333
- E Sushi, 3820 25th St, 812-376-6888
- Great Wall Chinese, 1289 N National Rd, 812-379-4398
- Panda Express, 2005 W Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-720-3773
- 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
- Super China Buffet, 2628 Eastbrook Plaza, 812-375-8888
- Taku Japanese Steakhouse, 305 4th St, 812-799-7956
- Tasty Chinese Restaurant, 1804 E 25th St, 812-376-8989
- Thai Connection, 527 Washington Street, 812-657-3790
- Yee Kee Chinese Restaurant, 3984 25th St, 812-376-8575
INTERNATIONAL – OTHER
- Apna Kitchen (Indian),1609 Cottage Ave., 812-376-7000
- Flavors of India, 217 Washington St, 812-799-0050
- Olesya’s Kitchen (Ukrainian/International), 908 25th St, 812-598-3852
- Yats (Cajun Creole), 325 4th St, 812-372-1533
MEXICAN
- Camilla’s Mexican Cuisine, 1824 25th Street, 350-7944
- Chipotle, 2260 National Road, 812-375-0785
- El Nopal, 3114 N National Rd, 812-657-7757
- El Popocatepett, 3932 E 25th St, 812-418-8981
- El Torreo, 10020 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville, 812-526-5850
- Luciana’s, 310 Washington Street, Columbus, 812-799-7223
- Qdoba, 1665 North National Road, 812-376-1005
- 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
- Tapatio, 2520 Central, 812-799-7464
- 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
- 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
- Domino’s, 1770 25th St, 812-378-3043
- Greek’s Pizzeria, 920 25th Street, 812-657-3500
- HotBox Pizza, 2415 N National Rd, 812-565-9999
- Little Caesars, 2106 Central Ave, 812-375-0200
- Mancino’s, 1301 N National Rd, 812-375-1000
- Marco’s, 3532 West Two Mile House Rd, 812-342-6000
- Marco’s, 2019 25th St, 812-375-1500
- Noble Roman’s – 4140 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-342-4477
- Papa John’s, 2520 Eastbrook Plaza, 812-376-9999
- Papa John’s, 4420 Jonathon Moore Pike, 812-379-8888
- Papa Murphy’s, 1675 N National Rd, 812-376-7272
- Pizza Hut, 2343 N National Rd, 812-372-5300
- Scipio Pizza, 3010 State St, 812-376-8800 (inside Columbus Bowling Center)
- Snappy Tomato, 2353 Beam Rd, 812-372-2300
- Snappy Tomato, Hope, 8475 N SR 9, 812-546-7627
- Whitt’s Pizza, 407 Washington St, Hope, 546-6171
- Zwanzigz, 1038 Lafayette Ave, 812-376-0200
SPECIALTY
- Angottis Italian Restaurant, 217 Washington Street, 812-375-0686
- The Nifty Beet, 910 Washington, 812-799-7546 – smoothies, juices, coffee
- Tropical Smoothie Café, 3135 25th St, 812-375-1100
- Ye Olde Fish House, 2024 17th St, 812-378-2921
SWEETS,
SNACKS
- 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
- La D Da – gourmet popcorn – 12189 N Executive Drive, Edinburgh, 812-353-8228
- Not Just Popcorn – over 200 popcorn flavors – 114 E Main Cross Street, Edinburgh, 812-526-8256
- Sugar Bayer’s Cookie Co, 1109 16th St, 812-552-5359
TRADITIONAL,
HOMESTYLE
- Blackerby’s Hangar 5, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd, 812-378-4010
- Cafe Central, 1606 Central Ave, 812-372-0000
- Homeboyz Fried Chicken and Fish, 1451 Washington, 812-376-3050
- Jill’s Downtown Diner, 421 7th St, 812-376-8001
- Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St, Hope, Indiana, 812-546-0640
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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