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Alternative dining options in Columbus

Smoothie bowls from Playa Bowls OSU | Photo by @playabowlsosu

Smoothie bowls from Playa Bowls OSU | Photo by @playabowlsosu

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Are your taste buds craving something new in 2022? Columbus has a plethora of dining options to accommodate you.

Gluten-free restaurants

Marcella’s, Locations vary

Italian food without gluten is made possible at Marcella’s with many gluten-free pizzas + pastas made with gluten-free penne or gnocchi. 🍝

Condado Tacos, Locations vary

Let’s taco ‘bout the gluten-free tortilla chips, taco shells + sauce options marked with a GF on the Condado Tacos menu.

Bake Me Happy, 106 E Moler St.

All the desserts at this local bakery are gluten-free, including cinnamon rolls, pies, brownies, cookies + more yummy treats.

Vegan restaurants

Willowbeez SoulVeg, 59 Spruce St.

This family owned + operated pop-up at the North Market offers vegan soul food such as mac and cheese, gumbo, and chili cheese fries.

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Willowbeez SoulVeg chili cheese fries | Photo by @willowbeezsoulveg

4th & State, 152 E. State St.

Try out the vegan brunch menu with soy chorizo as a staple meatless option or the dinner menu with Beyond Meat vegan burgers + sandwiches. 🍔

Woodhouse Vegan, 851 N. 4th St.

Everything is made fresh at this local vegan spot. The vegan loaded nachos and seasonal cookies + baked goods are another must-try.

Keto restaurants

The Keto Kave, 4818 N. High St.

This keto and low-carb restaurant offers local specials such as eggplant lasagna, a Big Mac casserole, and sausage gravy + biscuits every Saturday.

Columbus Keto Treats, 1090 Ardath Ct.

Keto desserts are made fresh and available for delivery. Try the keto cheesecake, buckeyes, whoopie pies + more. 🍰

Lavash Cafe, 2985 N. High St.

This authentic Mediterranean restaurant offers a variety of keto and low-carb options such as salads, lamb chops, and baba ghanoush (ground eggplant with tahini sauce).

Juice + smoothie bars

Native Cold Pressed, 771-A N. High St.

These raw, organic, cold pressed juices and smoothies are made only from fruits, vegetables, herbs + spices.

Playa Bowls, 1952 N. High St.

Enjoy refreshing acai, coconut, or pitaya based smoothie bowls with a variety of optional toppings.

Pink smoothie from Playa Bowls

Fruit smoothie from Playa Bowls | photo by @playabowlsosu

Zest Juice Co., Locations vary

Healthy shots such as Green Power and Liquid Gold are available + juices, smoothie bowls, and smoothies made with greens or fruits.

Non-alcoholic options

Watershed Distillery Kitchen + Bar, 1145 Chesapeake Ave. D

Enjoy zero-proof drinks such as the Ride or Chai and the Hotel Chevalier with hints of pistachio and rose water.

Huli Huli Tiki Lounge, 26 W. Olentangy St.

Try flavorful, non-alcoholic drinks like the Honolulu Mule (a non-alcoholic Moscow Mule) + the Baby Aspirin flavored with pineapple, orange, and coconut. 🍹

The Guild House, 624 N. High St.

There are two non-alcoholic drinks available at all times on The Guild House menu — the Lemon Tonic and the Cherry Ginger — both refreshing with mixes of lemon juice.

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