In addition to all the new openings in 2024, I think the big theme was relocations and expansions! We’ve seen dozens of established restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops move to new homes or add new locations (check out some of the coffee shops that found new digs here!).

So if you’re curious about how Columbus dining has grown this year, here’s a look at 14 Columbus restaurants that have moved or expanded in 2024!

Longtime fans of The Peanut Shoppe rejoiced when it was given new life this year, moving to new owners and a new location. Luckily, it’s still right in the center of Capitol Square, tucked nicely into a new storefront on Broad and High between Black Kahawa and Three Bites Bakery.

Read more: The Peanut Shoppe reopens with new owners and new location

Katalina’s added a third location this year, this one in a stand-alone building on East Main Street in Bexley. They serve all their biggest hits like pancake balls, sweet and spicy bacon, Thunderkiss coffee, Mazatlan pulled pork sandwiches – but this shop features a few unique items like purple potato latkes and a shakshuka bagel sandwich.

Read more: Three times the charm: Catalina’s Tres opens in Bexley

I think we can always use more Dirty Frank’s, so I welcome the expansion of this downtown hot dog joint! Dirty Frank’s actually added a carryout/delivery location in Worthington this year and a brand new store, this one conveniently close to Ohio State’s campus.

Read more: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace Opens Near OSU Campus

Mikey’s has also joined the campus with a large new bar and pizzeria. They took all their signature decor upstairs and moved it to a new building just off the High Street near WOSU. And that’s not all for Mikey’s this year: they’ve also taken over the former Weenie Wonder spaces at PINS in Dublin and Easton.

Read more: Mikey’s Late Night Slice adds colorful Ohio location

High Bank Distillery also added a third location this year, and this particular location is (I think) one of the most stunning yet. They made their home in the former post office in Uptown Westerville, located comically near the Anti-Saloon League Museum. They’ve rehabbed the space while keeping its details, and even added a basement eatery.

Read more: High Bank Distillery debuted in the former post office in upper Westerville

In 2024 our beloved Wario’s have added another location and this one closer to home for us! East Coast Sandwich Shop has opened a retro-feeling sandwich shop in Clintonville, in the busy stretch that includes Northstar Cafe, Jeni’s, Hot Chicken Takeover. It’s been a big year for Wario’s: alongside Katalina’s, High Bank, Joya’s and other stores, it was featured in Dining, driving and diving!

Read more: Wario’s Beef & Pork opens in Clintonville

As part of a program to attract small businesses downtown, Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba have joined forces and moved to Broad and High. The result is a wonderful new location for coffee, tea and Three Bites’ amazing pastries.

Read more: Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba Open Downtown

After years of moving their truck from various locations on the west side and King-Lincoln, Los Potosinos found its home on East Long Street this year, opening just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The small storefront includes a small patio, offering a wonderful place to enjoy their signature pollo al carbon.

Read more: Los Potosinos opens first storefront at King-Lincoln

This year Ray Ray made a few moves and tried something new. First, they moved their truck from Flint Station and parked it in front of Aardvark Wine & Beer (which also added Dive Baar). Ray Ray’s also debuted a new truck, Ray Ray’s Reload, which parked first at The Bottle Shop before moving to Hoof Hearted on Fifth.

Read more: Ray Ray’s truck opens at Aardvark Wine & Beer

When Three Bites moved from its Mount Vernon Avenue storefront, Yawning Bear Bread made the leap from the farmers market table to the retail bakery (although they still make appearances at farmers markets!). They transformed the space and gave it a warm yellow color.

Read more: Yawning Bear Bread Co.

Hot on the heels of their new Upper Arlington market, Littleton’s has taken over the former Omega Artisan Baking stand in North Market, allowing pastry chef Aaron Close and baker Desi Vazquez to open a new haven for beautiful cakes and breads.

Read more: Littleton’s Market Bakery debuts in downtown North Market

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks earn praise for their namesake item, and this year they’ve added two market hall locations: Budd Dairy Food Hall in the spring and North Market Downtown later in the year.

Read more: Cheesesteak Marlowe

After a devastating fire at their west side restaurant a few years ago, Shakers Public House was forced to regroup and eventually relocate. They ended up heading to a completely different part of town, turning the former J&D’s Place in Worthington into a new destination for their famous wings. Luckily, their fans seem to have come around!

Read more: Shakers Public House opens in New Worthington

We’ve long loved JT’s Pizza & Pub for their wings and their Columbus-style pies. They’ve been bursting at the seams at their Linworth store for years, so it must be a bit of a relief that they’ve expanded into a big, new space in Grandview!

Read more: JT’s Pizza and Pub expands to Grandview

Curious about more events this year? You can read about 10 favorite new restaurants in 2024, 16 new coffee shops that opened in 2024, or 8 new places to drink in 2024!

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