Your information to meals, enjoyable and extra in Clintonville

Past and Present

If you recognize something about Clintonville, you doubtless gained’t be stunned to be taught that—even within the 1800s—the Columbus neighborhood was rooted in some type of quirky enjoyable.

From 1880 till 1936, Clintonville was house to Olentangy Park, a bonafide theme park providing unique animals (together with bears and elephants), curler coasters, enjoyable homes and rather more.

The neighborhood’s roots hint again even additional, as the world was first developed as Clinton Township (named after U.S. Vice President George Clinton) within the early 1800s, with it first being acknowledged as Clintonville in 1847.

An space that even as we speak presents a blended demographic of off-campus OSU college students and households, Clintonville started to see an inflow of Ohio State professors started constructing summer season properties within the neighborhood in 1900. This doubtless helped lay the foundations for what Clintonville is as we speak: a vigorous, blended neighborhood that embraces the humanities and doesn’t draw back from the progressive, wild, or whacky.

Attractions

Glen Echo Park
One of the Columbus space’s greatest stored pure secrets and techniques, it’s full with winding trails, the well-known fowl tunnel, and even the ominous Gates of Hell, combining pure magnificence with somewhat slice of magic and thriller.

Clintonville Farmers Market
Every Saturday from April 26-November 22, 9a-12pm 
Likely essentially the most distinguished farmers market in Columbus that’s second solely to Worthington’s, this urban-feeling market captured the progressive ethos of the neighborhood and remains to be rocking via its twenty third season.

Magical Druid
2887 N. High St.
All issues magical, mystical and metaphysical come collectively at this long-standing Clintonville storefront. From tarot playing cards and incense to pagan texts, shopping is bound to offer sufficient intrigue for a day or extra.

Studio 35
3055 Indianola Ave.
Not solely are you able to soak up a brand new film at Studio 35, you may also dig into a few of the metropolis’s greatest pizza from the in-house Fiobionacci’s, and seize a craft beer to go along with it.

Whetstone Park
3923 N. High St.
The crown jewel of this practically 150-acre park is its lovely 11-acre rose backyard, which options greater than 350 kinds of roses. The park doubles as a trailhead for the Olentangy Trail, the place much more out of doors alternatives abound.

Shopping

Eclectiques
3265 N. High St.
This quirky vintage paradise Reopened in 2022 below new possession, bringing two tales of trinkets and treasures to N. High Street.

Euro Classics
3317 N. High St.
Since 1986, this unassuming Clintonville storefront has served as one of many nation’s greatest spots to buy genuine furnishings from the Arts & Crafts and Mission actions.

Rock Candy Healing Stones
3343 N. High St.
Whether or not you consider within the metaphysical energy of crystals and stones, you may’t deny the attract of an eclecticly-sourced rock store, full with a passionate and educated proprietor

The Laughing Ogre
4258 N. High St.
One of Columbus’ premier spots for all issues comics and tabletop video games, The Laughing Ogre presents common creator occasions, midnight comedian releases and extra.

Small Talk
3337 N. High St.
A clothes and homegoods boutique with the identical progressive ethos that, partially, defines the neighborhood it calls house, Small Talk leans into objects which can be each ethically-sourced and inclusive.

Clintonville Books
3286 N. High St.
This comparatively new High Street bookseller retains the indie spirit alive as nicely, with proprietor Grant Sabatier crafting it within the picture of New York City neighborhood retailers, full with a uncommon books case hawking first editions and arduous to search out titles.

Drinks and Dining

Preston’s: A Burger Joint
2973 N. High St.
One of Columbus most beloved burger ideas continues to thrive outdoors of its North Market birthplace. Expect indulgent smash burgers with a culinary twist, along with one town’s most underrated rooster sandwiches, and meatless choices which can be additionally price a hike up North High.

Jenny’s Diner
4768 N. High St.
A longtime Columbus restaurant scene veteran–and former Tee Jaye’s Country Place worker–has launched a comfortable little diner of her personal, locally she calls her personal, as nicely.

Dough Mama
3335 N. High St.
Really good pie. Need we are saying extra? Dough Mama has been serving up a few of the greatest pies–like Brown Butter Pumpkin and Buckeye Cream–alongside delectable breakfast fare and bakery objects for a decade.

Portia’s Cafe
4428 Indianola Ave.
For greater than a decade, Portia Yiamouyiannis’ eponymous cafe (and its cozy, quietly eccentric inside) has served as a touchstone for vegetarian and vegan diners on the City’s North Side.

O’Reilly’s Pub
2822 N. High St.
Every good neighborhood wants dive bar, and O’Reily’s Pub is a good one, boasting low cost drinks, a traditional jukebox, loads of cubicles and a surprisingly-delicious meals menu full with a fried bologna sandwich and their signature meatloaf.

Two Tigers Coffee
3341 N. High St.
Bigger isn’t all the time higher, and Two Tigers proves that. Squeezed right into a tiny retail house, the newer Columbus espresso store pulls off a cozy-cool inside–plus actually good drinks–with aplomb.

Cornerstone Deli & Cafe
3296 N. High St.
For the higher a part of 20 years, Cornerstone has served, will, somewhat little bit of every part, from sushi and sandwiches to wraps, rice bowls and seafood. Complete with all-brick exterior and an area for indoor diners, this Clintonville eatery is the Platonic superb of the neighborhood deli. 

Next Door Neighbors

Old North
Must attempt: Understory, 2571 Neil Ave.

Linworth
Must attempt: JT’s Pizza & Pub, 2390 W. Dublin Granville Rd.

Maize-Morse
Must attempt: Saraga International Grocery, 1265 Morse Rd.

Northland
Must attempt: Riziki Swahili Grill, 1872 Tamarack Cir.

A Local’s Perspective

“Clintonville feels more like a small town than a city neighborhood. On a typical Saturday morning, I wake to the sound of neighbors walking their dogs and strolling with their kids. I head to the farmer’s market, picking up fresh produce and flowers from local farms. A stop at Dough Mama for a coffee and biscuit, and. On the way home, I wander through antique shops, chat and swing by Clintonville Cobblery to pick up my freshly repaired shoes. And somehow, it’s all before noon!”
–Ciara Ganoe