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Where to Get Your Fix of Bay Area Foods in Central Ohio
When I first moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area a couple years ago, I was bombarded with questions about my new home. Missing all my friends, I would mumble, "Well, the food is really amazing." And it was.
Now, landlocked in Central Ohio, I find myself missing all the meal options more than ever. Luckily, there are some pretty comparable substitutes around the Columbus area.
Whit's Frozen Custard
In the mood for a classic sundae like the ones at Fentons? Whit's Frozen Custard offers more manageable portions in the form of sundaes or their classic "Whitser," where all the ingredients are blended into your custard. Super delish with lots of flavors and very easy to customize to meet your sundae needs. It should tide you over until you can cruise over to Oakland during break.
Alchemy Juice Bar + Café
Fresh açaí bowls are always a great way to start the day, but there are no Vitality Bowls cafés around in Ohio. Satisfy this craving by stopping by Alchemy Juice Bar + Café. And surprise! You can knock out another staple at Alchemy as well: avocado toast. It may not be the fresh bread from Acme Bakery that Bartavelle in Berkeley uses for their toast, but the slices at Alchemy come in many different combos. Toast with tasty toppings is a total study break necessity.
One Line Coffee
Harvest Pizzeria
Melt Bar and Grilled
Los Gauchos Taqueria
Everyone knows that guacamole makes the world go round. But could there really be authentic Mexican options in the middle of Ohio? Los Gauchos Taqueria is happy to fill that hole in your heart with extremely affordable al pastor tacos. Despite being far from the coast, their fish tacos are especially popular. This Mexican food is sure to tide you over until you're surrounded by taquerias once again.