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Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Columbus's most popular all-American eateries

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Published on July 01, 2019
Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Columbus's most popular all-American eateriesBuns & Brews | Photo: Jeremy B./Yelp

The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.

In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Columbus's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.


Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Columbus, we’ve got ideas on that.

1. Buns & Brews

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Topping the list is Buns & Brews. Located at 970 Parsons Ave., the bar, which offers hot dogs and more, is the highest rated hot dog spot in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp.

2. Loops

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Next up is Tri-Village's Loops, situated at 1629 Northwest Blvd. With four stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and traditional American spot, offering hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

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Downtown's Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace, located at 248 S. Fourth St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers hot dogs and more, four stars out of 1,031 reviews.


If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Columbus's top traditional American restaurants.

1. Pat And Gracie's

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Topping the list is Pat and Gracie's. Located at 138 Graceland Blvd. in Clintonville, the traditional American spot is the highest rated traditional American restaurant in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 262 reviews on Yelp.

2. Nancy's Home Cooking

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Next up is Clintonville's Nancy's Home Cooking, situated at 3133 N. High St. With four stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp, the diner and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. South Side Roots Cafe & Market

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Reeb-Hosack's South Side Roots Cafe & Market, located at 280 Reeb Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot five stars out of 18 reviews.


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