Looking to uncover all that the Short North has to offer? Get to know this Columbus neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an ice cream parlor to a sushi bar. bar
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Short North, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Brassica
Topping the list is Mediterranean spot Brassica, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 680 N. High St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 954 reviews on Yelp.
Columbusalive.com called Brassica a "Mediterranean-inspired restaurant unlike any you’ve ever visited." The spot offers made-to-order Mediterranean bowls, which are similar to salads, and pita sandwiches. Choose your protein, vegetables and sauce.
2. The Eagle
Traditional American and Southern spot The Eagle is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 790 N. High St., 4.5 stars out of 494 reviews.
The Eagle is known for its fried chicken, which you can get with Southern-style sides such as collards, a sweet potato crock, mac and cheese, succotash and homemade biscuits. Family-style service is available for parties of six or more.
3. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, an ice cream and frozen yogurt spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 429 Yelp reviews. Head over to 714 N. High St. to see for yourself.
The Jeni's empire now stretches from Chicago to Atlanta, but Columbus is the spot's home. Jeni's offers a palette of flavors that includes Bangkok peanut, goat cheese with red cherries, Savannah buttermint and wildberry lavender. Jeni's now offers dairy-free ice cream, as well as frozen yogurt and sorbet.
4. Laughlin's Bakery
Check out Laughlin's Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery at 15 E. Second Ave.
Owner Jonas Laughlin told WOSU that baking saved his life after an ailment killed his ambition to be a professional opera singer. He pours his creativity into cakes, pastries, muffins, scones and pies, including offerings such as German chocolate cake with a coconut-pecan filling, bacon and potato galettes, brioches, orange molasses sandwich cookies and French apple tarts.
5. The 1126 Restaurant
And then there's The 1126 Restaurant, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 119 reviews.
The 1126 Restaurant offers sushi and sashimi a la carte or in entree portions with soup and salad. Seafood selections range from tuna to flying fish roe. Appetizers include fried tofu, gyoza and tempura. There is also udon and a wide variety of rolls and hand rolls. Stop by 1126 N. High St. to hit up the next time you're in the neighborhood.
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