Like many cities, Columbus has seen the growth of markets and food halls throughout the region. Visitors and residents alike seem to enjoy having one destination for a variety of groceries and prepared foods and to explore a number of small businesses.
What began in Columbus with the North Market (itself the last remaining of a series of markets around downtown) has now grown to more than half a dozen around downtown and the surrounding suburbs. To help you navigate them, we offer this guide to Columbus dining halls!
North Market Downtown is the OG of Columbus food halls. She can trace her heritage back almost 150 years. During that time, it has proven to be Columbus’ small business incubator. Guests can visit the shop for groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood, flowers, bread – or stay for everything from coffee to pastries, bagels to ice cream, plus an international selection that spans Somali, Mediterranean, Vietnamese, Mexican, Polish kitchen and beyond.
Address: 59 Smurch Street, Center
Read more: North Market Downtown
The Little Big Market recently debuted in the Grandview Crossing complex. The Market Hall features 10 local merchants, plus a full bar, indoor and outdoor spaces, and a cafe/cocktail bar location of Thrive Companies’ in-house Bada Bean Bada Booze concept. Vendors include established Columbus favorites like Los Agavez Taqueria, Pablo’s Havana Cafe and Just Chicken, plus new concepts and businesses offering soul food, pizza, cookies, Italian sandwiches and more.
Address: 710 Grandview Crossing Way, Grandview
Read more: Little Grand Market offers local food, full bar and coffee in Grandview
Budd Dairy is Cameron Mitchell’s food hall concept. It is located in the beautiful Budd Dairy building in Italian Village and features a collection of 10 chef partners. You’ll find favorites like Borgata Pizza, The Cheesecake Girl, and a street food concept from Filipino outpost Bonifacio. But don’t miss the Modern Southern Table, Tacos Rudos, Cluck Norris Fried Chicken and Marlow’s Cheesesteaks! Budd Dairy also features the Hatch, an incubator space for new concepts, plus bars on the main level and on the rooftop.
Address: 1086 N. Fourth St., Italian Village
Read more: Budd Dairy Food Hall
East Market is the main building for the beautifully renovated Historic Trolley District just south of Franklin Park. The existing buildings (which also include the CBC Beer Hall) were once part of the Columbus Streetcar Company, and you can still see the rails embedded in the floor of the market. They’ve seen some turnover since they first opened, but the lovely space is home to mainstays like Yellow Brick Pizza, Creole2Geaux, and Winston’s Coffee & Waffles, plus newer spots like Masa Mexican Grill, The Plant Gays’ first location, Koso, and others. East Market also has two bars, The Railhouse and Switch, plus event space on the second floor.
Address: 212 Kelton Ave., Franklin Park
Read more: Take a tour of New East Market (from late 2022)
North Market Bridge Park is the second edition of the original Columbus Market Hall. This version inhabits a central part of the Bridge Park development in Dublin. It’s a long, spacious space lined with vendors, with tables in the center and bars on each end. You’ll see plenty of repeats from the downtown market here: Dos Hermanos, CoLo Oyster Bar, Hoyo’s, Lan Viet, Bubbles plus places from folks established elsewhere like Bake Me Happy, Pablo’s Havana Cafe, Saddleberk.
Address: 6750 Longshore St., Dublin
Read more: North Market Bridge Park
Center Street Market is an interesting addition to Old Hilliard that opened in late 2020. It’s anchored by Crooked Can Brewing at one end, with a long market hall and a huge courtyard, all of which connect to downtown Hilliard, the nearby parks and bike lanes. The dining hall is home to a number of recognizable names such as Bakes By Lo, Coffee Connections, Pitabilities, Rime Time and more. In addition to retail goods, you can eat tacos, dumplings, sandwiches, popcorn and visit a number of pop-up vendors.
Address: 5354 Center St., Hilliard
Read more: Center Street Market on Facebook
Bubbly Hall opened in the spring of 2023 as a new development in New Albany. It’s had some turnover since its debut, but still features a collection of interesting vendors, plus some crafts, artwork, and a full bar. Currently, you’ll find Hoyo’s, The Cheesecake Girl, Seoul Food on the Go, plus newer spots like Crunchick Korean fried chicken, Dhaba Kitchen, Kiku Sushi Bar, and more.
Address: 6031 Central College Rd., New Albany
Read more: Bubbly Hall dining hall opens in New Albany
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