Spending time in German Village? Get to know this Columbus neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from venerable bars to an upscale eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in German Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Thurman Cafe
Topping the list is The Thurman Cafe, a bar that offers burgers and more. Located at 183 Thurman Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 882 reviews on Yelp.
Named the No. 1 place in town for burgers by readers of the Columbus Dispatch, The Thurman Cafe has been around since 1942, according to its website. It offers wings, pizza thins, chicken sandwiches, subs and salads, but the huge 3/4-pound burgers and fries are the main attraction.
2. South Village Grille
Wine bar and New American spot South Village Grille, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 197 Thurman Ave., 4.5 stars out of 126 reviews.
Offerings include oysters and craft cocktails, sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza. Other entrees include the tomahawk pork chop with pimento cheese grits and collard greens, wild halibut with green goddess hummus, pickled cucumber salad and grilled asparagus and pasta primavera.
3. Fox In The Snow Cafe
Fox In The Snow Cafe, a bakery that offers coffee, tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 91 Yelp reviews. Head over to 210 Thurman Ave. to see for yourself.
Fox in the Snow Cafe offers cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns, doughnuts, galettes, brownies, muffins, tarts and cookies. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate and tea are also available.
4. German Village Coffee Shop
Check out German Village Coffee Shop, which has earned four stars out of 225 reviews on Yelp. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, at 193 Thurman Ave.
In business for nearly 40 years, according to its website, the restaurant offers traditional breakfast and lunch dishes such as French toast, hot cakes, omelets, club sandwiches, patty melts, burgers and chicken salad.
5. Hey Hey Bar & Grill
Finally, there's Hey Hey Bar & Grill, a local favorite with four stars out of 53 reviews. Stop by 361 E. Whittier St. to hit up the dive bar and traditional American spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
Around since 1900, according to the German Village Society, the Hey Hey Bar & Grill features craft beer, live bands and bar snacks like sauerkraut balls.
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