14 Eating places That Moved or Expanded in 2024

Along with all the brand new openings 2024, I believe the massive theme this was strikes and expansions! We noticed dozens of established eating places, bakeries, and occasional retailers transfer into new properties or add new places (try a number of the espresso retailers that discovered new digs right here!).

So should you’re curious how Columbus eating grew this yr, right here’s a take a look at 14 Columbus eating places that moved or expanded in 2024!

Lengthy-time followers of The Peanut Shoppe rejoiced when it was given new life by transitioning to new house owners and a brand new location this yr. Luckily, it’s nonetheless proper downtown on Capitol Sq., tucked properly into a brand new storefront at Broad and Excessive between Black Kahawa and Three Bites Bakery.

Learn extra: The Peanut Shoppe Re-Opens With New Homeowners and New Location

Katalina’s added a 3rd location this yr, this one in a stand-alone constructing on East Essential Avenue in Bexley. They’re serving all their biggest hits like pancake balls, candy and spicy bacon, Thunderkiss espresso, Mazatlan pork sandwiches – however this retailer features a few distinctive gadgets like purple potato latkes and a shakshuka bagel sandwich.

Learn extra: Three Instances the Allure: Katalina’s Tres Opens in Bexley

I believe we will at all times use extra Soiled Frank’s, so I welcome enlargement from this downtown scorching canine joint! Soiled Frank’s truly added a carryout/supply location in Worthington this yr and a complete new retailer, this one conveniently near Ohio State’s campus.

Learn extra: Soiled Frank’s Scorching Canine Palace Opens Close to OSU’s Campus

Mikey’s additionally joined campus with an enormous new bar and pizzeria. They took all their signature over-the-top decor and introduced it to a brand new construct simply off Excessive Avenue close to WOSU. And that’s not all for Mikey’s this yr: in addition they took over the previous Weenie Marvel areas inside PINS in Dublin and Easton.

Learn extra: Mikey’s Late Evening Slice Provides A Colourful Ohio State Location

Excessive Financial institution Distillery added a 3rd location this yr, too, and this explicit spot is (I believe) considered one of their most gorgeous ones but. They made their house within the former put up workplace in Uptown Westerville, situated comically near the Anti-Saloon League museum. They’ve rehabbed the house whereas preserving its particulars, and even added a basement speakeasy.

Learn extra: Excessive Financial institution Distillery Debuts in Uptown Westerville’s Former Submit Workplace

In 2024 our beloved Wario’s added one other location, and this one nearer to house for us! The east coast sandwich store opened a retro-feeling sandwich store in Clintonville, within the busy stretch that features Northstar Cafe, Jeni’s, Scorching Rooster Takeover. It’s been an enormous yr for Wario’s: alongside Katalina’s, Excessive Financial institution, Joya’s, and different retailers, it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives!

Learn extra: Wario’s Beef & Pork Opens in Clintonville

As a part of a program to draw small companies downtown, Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba joined forces and moved to Broad and Excessive. The result’s a beautiful new spot for espresso, tea, and Three Bites’ superb pastries.

Learn extra: Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba Open Downtown

After years of transferring its truck round from varied places on the west aspect and King-Lincoln, Los Potosinos discovered its house on East Lengthy Avenue this yr, opening simply in time for Cinco de Mayo. The small storefront features a little patio, providing a beautiful spot to savor their signature pollo al carbon.

Learn extra: Los Potosinos Opens Its First Storefront in King-Lincoln

This yr Ray Ray’s made a pair strikes and tried one thing new. First, they moved their truck from Flint Station and parked it in entrance of Aardvark Wine & Beer (which additionally added the Dive Baar). Ray Ray’s additionally debuted a brand new truck, Ray Ray’s Reload, that parked first at The Bottle Store earlier than transferring to Hoof Hearted on Fifth.

Learn extra: Ray Ray’s Opens Truck at Aardvark Wine & Beer

When Three Bites moved out of its storefront on Mount Vernon Avenue, Yawning Bear Bread made the leap from farmers market desk to retail bakery (though they nonetheless seem at farmers markets!). They remodeled the house and gave it a heat yellow makeover.

Learn extra: Yawning Bear Bread Co.

Following fairly intently on the heels of their new market in Higher Arlington, Littleton’s took over the previous Omega Artisan Baking stall in North Market, permitting pastry chef Aaron Clouse and baker Desi Vasquez to open a brand new haven for stunning pastries and breads.

Learn extra: Littleton’s Market Bakery Debuts Inside North Market Downtown

Marlow’s Cheesesteaks has been incomes accolades for its namesake merchandise, and this yr they added two market corridor places: Budd Dairy Meals Corridor within the spring and North Market Downtown later within the yr.

Learn extra: Marlow’s Cheesesteaks

After a devastating fireplace at their west aspect restaurant a pair years in the past, Shakers Public Home was compelled to regroup and ultimately transfer. They ended up heading to a totally completely different a part of city, reworking the previous J&D’s Place in Worthington to a brand new vacation spot for his or her well-known wings. Luckily their followers appear to have come alongside!

Learn extra: Shakers Public Home Opens in New Worthington Location

We’ve lengthy liked JT’s Pizza & Pub for his or her wings and their Columbus-style pies. They’ve been bursting on the seams of their Linworth retailer for years, so it have to be a little bit of a aid that they expanded to a big, new house in Grandview!

Learn extra: JT’s Pizza and Pub Expands to Grandview

Interested in extra happenings this yr? You possibly can examine 10 Favourite New Eating places in 2024, 16 New Espresso Outlets That Opened in 2024, or 8 New Spots for Drinks in 2024!

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