Columbus is one of those cities that quietly has a killer food scene β and then you visit and realize you could plan an entire trip around eating. From massive sandwiches to chic date-night spots and legendary ice cream, hereβs my ultimate Columbus Foodie guide to eating your way through the city.
If this is your first time exploring the city, you can also check out my Perfect 24 Hours in Columbus, Ohio for a quick snapshot of must-see highlights before diving into this Columbus Foodie Guide.
Warioβs Beef & Pork is where you go when youβre really hungry β and itβs worth planning your day around this stop. Their sandwiches are huge, saucy, and built on bread that is perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.
What to Order:
Steak Sandwich β Loaded with juicy steak, peppers, and cheese.
Warriorβs Way β If youβre a cheese lover, this one is decadent and melty.
Pair your sandwich with their Caesar salad (bright and fresh, with just the right amount of dressing) and a side of potatoes if youβve got room.
Tip: Park on the street behind Warioβs (about $1.35/hr) and take a stroll through the Arena District afterward to walk off your meal.
North Market is the foodie heart of Columbus β a bustling indoor market with dozens of vendors.
Must-Try Stops:
Mo Mo Ghar β Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, serving Johl Mo Mo (Tibetan dumplings) and Choila Set (spicy chicken salad with rice and potatoes).
Jeniβs Splendid Ice Creams β Brown Butter Almond Brittle is practically a Columbus rite of passage.
Barrel & Boar β Excellent BBQ if you want something smoky and filling.
Tip: Go hungry, and go early on weekends β it gets busy around lunch.
Food halls are my favorite way to sample a cityβs flavors, and if you love markets, donβt miss my Guide to Columbus Farmers Markets to find even more local vendors, produce, and small bites around the city.
Lindeyβs is a Columbus institution, known for impeccable service, seasonal menus, and a beautiful patio thatβs perfect on warm nights.
Insider Tip: Make reservations 2β3 weeks ahead. If you canβt get a table, try for open seating at the bar or patio β first come, first served.
Speck Italian Eatery takes Italian classics and gives them a modern twist.
What to Order:
House-made focaccia with burrata (served like a cheese plate)
Heritage tomato salad (when in season)
Any of the fresh pastas β they change seasonally, but theyβre always perfect
Watershed Kitchen & Bar is dark, moody, and perfect for splitting plates and sipping craft cocktails (or mocktails).
What to Order:
Crispy potatoes β 8/10
Caesar salad β 8.5/10
Mushroom pasta with short rib β 9/10 (rich and flavorful)
Pro Tip: Schedule a distillery tour before your dinner reservation β itβs a fun way to start the evening.
For even more restaurant ideas across the city, browse my full Where to Eat in Columbus, Ohio guide β itβs packed with classic spots, neighborhood favorites, and hidden gems.
Jeniβs Splendid Ice Creams deserves its own mention β smooth, creamy, and full of bold flavors. Get a butterscotch waffle cone (life-changing).
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Columbus truly delivers when it comes to food, from indulgent sandwiches to modern Italian, cozy date-night spots, and iconic ice cream. Whether youβre exploring North Market or making reservations at Lindeyβs, this Columbus Foodie Guide highlights the best bites around the city. If youβre planning a bigger trip, make sure to read my Top 5 Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio and Spend a Weekend in Columbus, Ohio for even more ways to explore the city between meals.
The tulip fields in the Netherlands look exactly like the photos, except the photos donβt capture how massive the color blocks actually are stretching across the countryside. Or the windmills. Or the sheep randomly standing in the middle of everything like they donβt know theyβre in the most photogenic country on earth.
The honest caveat: tulip season moves fast, the fields rotate every year, and peak bloom is not a guarantee, it depends on the weather, the harvest schedule, and a little bit of luck. But thatβs also part of what makes it feel less like a tourist attraction and more like something you actually found.
Full driving route with towns, parking tips, and what to expect | linked in bio. π·
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Amsterdam has a way of making you feel like you need to see everything, and then rewarding you most when you slow down anyway. The museums and canal cruises are worth it, but so is just wandering neighborhoods, eating whatever looks good, and sitting along the canals with a grilled cheese and nowhere to be.
First-time visitor guide is on the blog. Link in bio. π·
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10 stops. One very full day. Zero regrets. Amsterdam has one of the best food scenes Iβve experienced anywhere in Europe, but the honest caveat is that some of the viral spots come with lines that will genuinely test your character. I skipped a few. I regret nothing.
Hereβs what actually made the cut on my self-guided Amsterdam food tour:
Fresh stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf: made right in front of you, warm caramel, no line. This one won.
Lourens cookie croissant: flaky outside, gooey chocolate inside. Did not share.
CafΓ© Winkel 43 apple pie: one of the rare viral places that fully lives up to the hype.
Davieβs Amsterdam for the Lelie sandwich: pastrami, pickles, marbled bread. Deceptively simple. Absolutely excellent.
De Kaaskamer to end the day: 400+ cheeses, grilled cheese with what they call ketchup (itβs not ketchup, and itβs better), and bunker cheese aged in underground military bunkers.
The full route covers 10 stops through Jordaan, the 9 Streets, the canal district, and the flower market area with a Google Map included so you can just follow along.
Full guide with every stop, tips for beating the lines, and what Iβd skip vs. do again | link in bio.
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Thereβs a version of Gatlinburg thatβs all fudge shops and tourist crowds, and then thereβs the version that actually makes you want to come back.
Hereβs everything worth doing downtown, in the order Iβd do it: ποΈ
β¨ Start at @gatlinburgskypark before the crowds hit
β¨ Walk the strip mid-morning when itβs still manageable
β¨ @googooclusters stop (see my post from Tuesday: donβt skip it)
β¨ Dinner at one of the local spots off the main drag
β¨ Wander back out at night when the lights are on and it gets actually pretty
This isnβt your overscheduled Smoky Mountain itinerary. Itβs more of a βhereβs what Iβd actually do if I had one solid dayβ kind of list.
Full downtown Gatlinburg guide linked in bio. π
If someone told me Iβd spend five hours at SkyPark, I would not have believed them. And yet. π
Gatlinburg SkyPark sits above the strip and itβs one of those places that looks like a quick stop on paper and turns into most of your afternoon. The SkyBridge alone is worth it β longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, and yes, you will look down.
β¨ SkyBridge (longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America)
β¨ SkyLift ride up with views of the Smokies
β¨ Walking trails with mountain views in every direction
β¨ Way less crowded than downtown
Fair warning: if heights genuinely freak you out, the bridge might not be your thing. The rest of the park is still 100% worth it. Full guide with tickets, tips, and what to skip linked in bio. π
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