Columbus/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 06, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Columbus' Old North neighborhood

Baba's | Photo: John M./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Old North Columbus has to offer? Get to know this Columbus neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a music venue to a breakfast spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Old North Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Rumba Café

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Topping the list is bar, music venue and jazz and blues spot Rumba Café. Located at 2507 Summit St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp.

The spot has weekly live music. Check out bands like Future Thieves, Hoodoo Soul Band and more. 

2. Ray Ray's Hog Pit

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Next up is food truck Ray Ray's Hog Pit, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 2619 N. High St. With 4.5 stars out of 369 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and beef brisket are on offer, as well as coleslaw, baked beans and collard greens. 

3. Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza

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Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2657 N. High St., four stars out of 482 reviews.

Check out one of the specialty pizzas, sandwiches or salads. The menu also features a lengthy list of appetizers.

4. Baba's

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Finally, Baba's, a deli and breakfast spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 90 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2515 Summit St. to see for yourself.

Try the sausage breakfast sandwich with Havarti cheese on an English muffin or the braised pork shoulder sandwich topped with slaw. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade baked goods like chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls and pie.


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