Our first date! Adil got his go-to, brambleberry crisp + gooey butter cake (which is my favorite, too), and I decided to go absolutely rogue and get their special, pineapple upside-down-cake. Go crazy, or get the gold standard; it'll be great either way!
Food hall with lots of local options. Our favorite is Hoyo's Somalian! You can also check out the original North Market downtown.
One of our favorite local pastry and coffee chains. You can't go wrong with any of their pastries but we love the blueberry galette and the egg sandwich (without meat).
The best subs. 2 locations in town. Adil loves 'The Steak - Wario's Way' and would get it every week if he could. Molly loves the Chicken Ceasar. Ask or check out their instagram to see what their unique daily special sub is!
Local chain with several locations. Fast casual mediterranean, build-your-own situation. Adil loves the brisket, Molly loves the roasted cauliflower, we both love the baba, and you gotta get the fries!
Columbus staple for a big slice of pizza
Amaaazing spot for a breakfast bite!
Great park to walk around or spend the day at. Tennis/pickle ball courts, benches, open green space, dogs. Close to High Street for shopping and restuarants. Other great parks around town include Thompson Park, Park of Roses (a block from our home), and Antrim Lake.
This shop is chock full of books. It can get a little busy/hectic midday so go early to avoid the crowds. There's a farmer's market across the street on Saturday mornings, or stop by Stauf's, Kittie's, Pistacia Vera, or Katzinger Deli, while you're over there. Stay and take a walk around the cute cobblestone streets of German Village or stroll through Schiller Park.
About an hour southeast of Columbus, you can find some very beautiful hikes for a fun day trip or cool airbnb's if you want to make it a little getaway. The leaves should be starting to change, making it even more special. You can stop at Hocking Hills Inn & Coffee Emporium for coffee and a bite on your way in/out
Find a TV or a sport's bar and watch the Buckeyes take on the Gophers (time tbd, hopefully a morning game...). Beware of traffic if you head toward campus on a gameday!
Consistently one of the top rated zoos in the nation!
Indoor/outdoor shopping center with so many options. Adil and his high school friends spent many an evening getting into shenanigans here!