Guidebook for Westerville
Food Scene
A local favorite, run by a husband and wife from New York. Not best for a quick bite but for a leisurely dinner. Small space. I recommend the Thai fried rice, any of the curries and Pad C-Ew.
12 locals recommend
Thai Grille
15 E College AveA local favorite, run by a husband and wife from New York. Not best for a quick bite but for a leisurely dinner. Small space. I recommend the Thai fried rice, any of the curries and Pad C-Ew.
A local hang out that showcases live music from the area on Friday and Saturday evenings. Coffee is roasted in-house.
9 locals recommend
Java Central Café and Roaster
20 S State StA local hang out that showcases live music from the area on Friday and Saturday evenings. Coffee is roasted in-house.
great place to get a reasonably priced meal and large enough to share with someone else. Orders are placed at the counter and you pick your own seat. Has TVs in the space to watch sports and a small bar for drinks. Local beers on draft.
8 locals recommend
Koble Grill
7 N State Stgreat place to get a reasonably priced meal and large enough to share with someone else. Orders are placed at the counter and you pick your own seat. Has TVs in the space to watch sports and a small bar for drinks. Local beers on draft.
The food is delicious and a Columbus original. With a small number of locations, this is one of my favorite places to eat in Columbus. They are known for having a large number of vegetarian options. I recommend the Northstar Burger and Thai Burrito or Bowl. They also have an amazing brunch. Would recommend arriving early for the brunch because it does it crowded.
12 locals recommend
Northstar Café in Uptown Westerville
109 S State StThe food is delicious and a Columbus original. With a small number of locations, this is one of my favorite places to eat in Columbus. They are known for having a large number of vegetarian options. I recommend the Northstar Burger and Thai Burrito or Bowl. They also have an amazing brunch. Would recommend arriving early for the brunch because it does it crowded.
known for their donuts that are made fresh daily at 1am. Be careful sometimes you will find a line in the middle of the night because of the Otterbein students.
10 locals recommend
Schneider's Bakery
6 S State Stknown for their donuts that are made fresh daily at 1am. Be careful sometimes you will find a line in the middle of the night because of the Otterbein students.
One of the only Chinese places I go in town. Nice and friendly service. A quiet place to dine in or fast service for take out.
I am a huge fan of their vegetables with tofu and their hot pots.
Q2 Bistro
472 Polaris PkwyOne of the only Chinese places I go in town. Nice and friendly service. A quiet place to dine in or fast service for take out.
I am a huge fan of their vegetables with tofu and their hot pots.
Good place for an early morning breakfast or brunch. Does get crowded on the weekends in the afternoon. Only open until 1 or 2pm.
Sunny Street Cafe
644 N State StGood place for an early morning breakfast or brunch. Does get crowded on the weekends in the afternoon. Only open until 1 or 2pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have signature cocktails that are delicious and beautiful. The interior of the space is stunning and takes you back in time. A restaurant that offers lunch and dinner as well as a brunch on Sundays. Would recommend stopping just for drinks in the evening or brunch.
9 locals recommend
Asterisk Supper Club
14 N State StThey have signature cocktails that are delicious and beautiful. The interior of the space is stunning and takes you back in time. A restaurant that offers lunch and dinner as well as a brunch on Sundays. Would recommend stopping just for drinks in the evening or brunch.
Uptown Deli and Brew
41 N State StA local favorite. Deli in the front, brewery in the back.
Local wine shop. Hosts evening events such as tasting and paint and sketch nights. Visit their website for the schedule or just stop in. Located a block away.
7 locals recommend
Meza Wine Shop
48 N State StLocal wine shop. Hosts evening events such as tasting and paint and sketch nights. Visit their website for the schedule or just stop in. Located a block away.
Make their own wines with funky names that are music themed. They have live music on Fridays and happy hour specials on select days of the week.
Good Vibes Winery
2 S State StMake their own wines with funky names that are music themed. They have live music on Fridays and happy hour specials on select days of the week.
Best place to go for bar hopping, clubs, bars. The scene for 20 and 30 somethings. Most places are housed on the main drag of high street that runs through many major areas of the city including German Village, downtown, OSU campus, Clintonville, Worthington and more!
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
Best place to go for bar hopping, clubs, bars. The scene for 20 and 30 somethings. Most places are housed on the main drag of high street that runs through many major areas of the city including German Village, downtown, OSU campus, Clintonville, Worthington and more!
Parks & Nature
Close by with trails for biking, walking, and sledding in the winter.
15 locals recommend
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland AveClose by with trails for biking, walking, and sledding in the winter.
Great park to go to if you have kids. Playground and basketball court. Outside amphitheater that features local music from the Westerville Symphony and a variety of band throughout the summer.
Alum Creek Park North
221 W Main StGreat park to go to if you have kids. Playground and basketball court. Outside amphitheater that features local music from the Westerville Symphony and a variety of band throughout the summer.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S Hempstead RdAntrim Park
5800 Olentangy River RdEveral Barn & Homestead
60 N Cleveland AveHighbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus PikeColumbus Park of Roses
3901 N High StAlum Creek State Park
Lewis Center RoadSightseeing
Has paved trails for walking and biking. You can walk across the dam and see stunning views of the water and trees. Frisbee golf trail is located in the area.
12 locals recommend
Hoover Dam
Has paved trails for walking and biking. You can walk across the dam and see stunning views of the water and trees. Frisbee golf trail is located in the area.
German Village
Bicentennial Park
233 S Civic Center DrScioto Mile
Arts & Culture
located on OSU campus. Showcases contemporary art in the gallery, artist talks, film screenings and an amazing cafe on the bottom floor. I recommend parking in the garage located off of High street to the left of the building. Will have to walk to get to the main entrance.
73 locals recommend
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High Stlocated on OSU campus. Showcases contemporary art in the gallery, artist talks, film screenings and an amazing cafe on the bottom floor. I recommend parking in the garage located off of High street to the left of the building. Will have to walk to get to the main entrance.
Live musical performances at the local college in Westerville. Tickets available at the box office.
Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance
30 S Grove StLive musical performances at the local college in Westerville. Tickets available at the box office.
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StFree on Sundays!
Joseph V. Canzani Center
60 Cleveland AveGallery at Columbus College of Art and Design.
The Point at Otterbein
60 Collegeview RdLocal prohibition tour. Anti-Saloon League Museum Library
Westerville Public Library's Local History Center
110 S State StLocal prohibition tour. Anti-Saloon League Museum Library
Hanby House
160 W Main StHouse at OSU. Largest collection of Calvin and Hobbs. Gallery space, archives and library available for viewing. Check website for hours.
7 locals recommend
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
1813 N High StHouse at OSU. Largest collection of Calvin and Hobbs. Gallery space, archives and library available for viewing. Check website for hours.
Shopping
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyEaston Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterThis is my local shop located right below the apartment! Stop in and meet my dog Henry, check out the vinyl selection located in the back, clothing, housewares and more.
A Gal Named Cinda Lou
20 N State StThis is my local shop located right below the apartment! Stop in and meet my dog Henry, check out the vinyl selection located in the back, clothing, housewares and more.
Naturally Curious Kids
13 E College Avestore for kids with educational toys, books and games.
Old Skool Skate Shop
11 E College Avelocal skate shop
Westerville Bike Shop
29 W Main St