01.22.2024

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25+ local coffee shops and roasters in Columbus

The Roosevelt is a go-to coffee shop in downtown. | Photo via @ariaagroww

What’s brewing, CBUS? If you’re anything like us, you can’t start your day without a cup (or three) of coffee. Here are 20+ coffee shops and roasters around the city.

Roasts to boast

Brioso Coffee, 329 E. Long St.
Order your coffee in-bulk online, or stop the the Long Street location to try a roast in a latte, coffee, or espresso.

Where to write your novel

Cup O Joe, Multiple locations
The owner of Stauf’s also owns this local shop, offering much of the same menu in Clintonville + downtown. City Editor Mitch recommends the Clintonville location, which often plays classic VHS tapes on an old school TV.

Mission Coffee, 2060 S. High St.
Stop in to this coffee shop with fast wifi + pair your coffee with a vegan baked good from PattyCake Bakery. Parking is free and easy.

CBUStoday Global Gallery — City Editor Mitch recommends a cold brew with oat milk from Global Gallery. | Photo by CBUStoday

Specialty drinks

Colin’s Coffee, 2812 Fishinger Rd.
Sip back a selection of specialty lattes, such as the Bee’s Knees made with lavender and honey, or the Golden Bear with honey and vanilla.

Parable, 149 S. High St.
This coffee shop puts care into each cup, with options like a sesame miso caramel latte or an espresso with tonic.

CBUStoday Crimson Cup — Crimson Cup also offers an app for online ordering. | Photo via Crimson Cup

On-the-go joe

Global Gallery, 3535 N. High St.
This is a favorite coffee shop of many in Clintonville, especially during the spring, summer, and fall for the Clintonville Farmers Market.

Corner Stone Deli & Cafe, 3296 N. High St.
Grab a Crimson Cup coffee to-go at this no frills deli in Clintonville + add an egg and cheese bagel to make a breakfast that costs less than $7.

Crimson Cup, Multiple locations
This local shop provides the fuel for many students on The Ohio State University’s campus, and the Columbus community at-large.

Events and pop-ups

Community Grounds, 1134 Parsons Ave.
Host your next work meeting here, or celebrate your big accomplishment at this cafe offering drip, pour over, and specialty coffee.

10+ more local coffee shops

Asked

Do you prefer to make coffee at home or get your coffee from a local business?

A. I brew coffee at home
B. I stop by a local coffee shop
C. I get my order from a large coffee chain (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Panera, etc.)

Let us know

Events

Monday, Jan. 22

Manic Monday | Monday, Jan. 22 | 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Star Lanes, 8655 Lyra Dr., Polaris | Cost of purchase | Enjoy half-off bowling prices all day at this local alley.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

US Figure Skating Championships | Tuesday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $14-$75 | Watch the best figure skaters in the US compete for various championships all week.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Wayback Wednesday | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | Free | Listen to a selection of vinyl records spun by Al Sheppard, an 81-year-old music collector.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Wildflower Wonder | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Short North | $42 | Paint a scenic floral portrait with supplies provided at this expert-led paint and sip.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Watch

Watch as fans storm the court after the Ohio State women’s basketball team defeated Iowa, 100-92 in overtime. The Buckeyes were led by Cotie McMahon with 33 points + Jacy Sheldon poured in an additional 24 points to lead the squad to victory.

Eat

(614) Restaurant Week is back today through Saturday, Jan. 27. Enjoy $15-$50 three-course-meals at 150+ local restaurants, including Asterisk, El Vaquero, and FYR Short North. Check out the full list of participating restaurants. (614now)

Sports

Welcome to Columbus, Bill O’Brien. Ryan Day announced O’Brien will join the Ohio State football staff as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O’Brien spent time at many college and NFL teams, including his most recent stint with the New England Patriots.

Weather

Friday’s snow storm is a reminder that winter isn’t leaving for awhile. We recommend staying in the loop by following the city’s Winter Warrior Watch tracker, which gives real time updates to snow plow locations.

Number

434. That’s how many craft breweries there are in Ohio, a new state record. Additionally, there are breweries in 73 of the state’s 88 counties, which means there is a brewery 83% of Ohio counties. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Biz

The Vue in the Brewery District + Darby House in Galloway are now owned by BTTS Holdings, a Westerville-based events company. BTTS said they plan to refresh and update these two wedding venues to make them “all-inclusive, stress free” experiences. (Columbus Business First)

Tech

📈 CBUS on the rise

Columbus earns spotlight in 2023 national data center overview

Columbus’ tech scene is expected to grow even more in the future. | Photo via Canva

Tell us if this sounds familiar: The CBUS tech scene is earning national recognition.

Columbus was named an emerging market by Newmark, a global real estate company, in its 2023 US Data Center Market Overview. This comprehensive guide examines key regions for current projects and future growth to determine hot markets. In short, Columbus has been hot.

“Even before Intel announced plans in January 2022 ... the Columbus metro area had quietly emerged as a prime location for mega investments in future-looking industries,” reads the Newmark report.

So how did the city earn this recognition? Let’s take a look at the data.

Columbus data center inventory has grown 146% between 2012-2021.
Columbus currently has 40+ data centers in operation, owned by 25 different companies.
There are 11,000+ acres of commercial land available for more development, nearly the size of Manhattan.

Want more? Check out our dive into data centers in central Ohio.

The Buy

The Buy 1.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

The perfect sauce to celebrate National Hot Sauce Day today: Sobremesa’s Citrus Habanero Hot Sauce. This small-batch mole and salsa company combined ripe citrus with spicy habanero to make a bright, fiery sauce that tingles the taste buds.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

I really do love our local coffee scene. It’s the first thing I grab when I get back to the city from vacation or a road trip. And that got me thinking — what’s your go-to, Columbus-specific comfort food or drink? Tell me about it.

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