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The 5 best diners in Columbus

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Published on October 30, 2019
The 5 best diners in ColumbusTommy's Diner | Photo: Bryant M./Yelp

Looking to try the top diners around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most popular such spots in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

Shoppers in the Columbus area historically spend more during the autumn months at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and business health for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Columbus-area restaurants rose to 42 per business in the autumn of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Tommy's Diner

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First on the list is Tommy's Diner. Located at 914 W. Broad St. in Franklinton, it's the highest-rated diner in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 173 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cap City Grandview

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Next up is Tri-Village's Cap City Grandview, at 1299 Olentangy River Road. With four stars out of 547 reviews on Yelp, the bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Stav's Diner

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Broadleigh's Stav's Diner, at 2932 E. Broad St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the traditional American spot 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews.

4. DK Diner

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DK Diner, which offers all-day breakfast, sandwiches, doughnuts and more in Tri-Village, is another go-to, with four stars out of 327 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1715 W. Third Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Philco Bar & Diner

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Last but not least, in the Short North, check out Philco Bar & Diner, which has earned four stars out of 274 reviews on Yelp. It's at 747 N. High St.


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