A local Black owned business on the west side! They have a full menu that I want to try but it is…read morealready high on my list from what I've tried already! They have daily specials! Including $1.25 wings on Wednesday! The wings were amazing and the Italian sausage was perfect! As messy as the Italian sausage looks, it stayed in tack and for those who like spicy foods, the Italian sausage was spicy! But not overpowering, which is a good thing. The fries were also great! I ate them with a side of BBQ sauce (which is typically my go to). I will be back! I would recommend calling ahead to order!

Operating out of one of two windows at Cypress Kitchen in Franklinton (177 S Cypress), Steph's Way…read moreis a great addition to the neighborhood. It's right across from the Franklinton library branch. Their menu is pretty extensive with lots of staples (Nashville chicken sandwich, burgers, fries, tacos, and wings). We tried wings because they advertised a special for $1.50 per wing on Wednesday night. They have a ton of sauce options. We went with Nashville hot, Steph's Way, and toxic sauce for the cauliflower bites. Portions were fantastic for the price. The Nashville hot was my favorite. Not too hot with just enough kick. The Steph's Way was a bit salty, but had a nice lemony flavor. All wing meat was cooked perfectly. Food is cooked to order and they will text you when ready. I can't wait to come back to try their other sauces and menu items.

Usually consistently good. Large chicken burrito…read more It had too much rice and not enough peppers and onions.I could recognize- none on it.So was just a lot more bland than I have ever had there. They asked me if I wanted everything on it ?And I said yes.The mild salsa did help liven up the flavors.

Such a lovely place! I absolutely adore the vegetarian food and the veggie torta is always amazing…read more It's my favorite spot to relax at the picnic table outside and enjoy a quick, delicious meal. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend! It always brightens my day.

Fryways is located in the Polaris food court. You may have heard it called Friedays in the past but…read morethe name changed because TGI fridays was a party pooper. This is such a great establishment. A local small business food truck turned to food stand. They have a stand in the Schottenstein center at OSU as well. The menu has a lot of options. Regular fries if you're feeling plain, but normal chili or chili cheese too. The fun stuff are the ones with several toppings. I ended up going with chicken bacon ranch. Flaming hot out of the grease fries topped with chicken, ranch, bbq , cheese sauce, and bacon....wow they were good. Pro tip: get a small!!! I got a small and still ended up taking half of it home. It's more than enough for 2 people with all the toppings . Overall great establishment, cant wait to go back for more.

I finally made it in to Fryways formerly "Friedays" at polaris fashion place inside the food court!…read moreI was an instagram contest winner and was finally able to use my super fun poker chips to try it out! I love the food truck vibe it was very cool! I got the chicken bacon ranch and my husband got the Brutus Buckfry and we loved them both! Lots of food for a small and we each got a can of soda. Something about it was very classic and I loved it. Very hot and fresh fries with such flavor! We will be back!

It is a pleasure to write a review for caramel coated concessions LLC I really like the location…read moreand I was able to park in a good spot. The food was amazing the beef hot dog called the grizzly dog the loaded nachos are big enough for two people to eat and the funnel cake they need to be at the fair with those funnel cakes they were very good. All the pricing was great and I visited them at 7:15 p.m. and they closed at 8:00 pm and they still had the same quality and portions of food as if I had been there when they open at 1:00 p.m. Coming so close to closing time I thought that they would say they were out of funnel cakes or out of something but they weren't and it was well worth visiting this food truck. I wish them the best of luck with their continued success!##

Looks delicious and locally (and Black) owned! They are very active on their Facebook page and you…read morecan book. I don't think they have a physical location but, they are very responsive and quick. If they do have a physical location, I missed it (sorry!) They have a new address coming up in a few weeks. They do catering which is sweet for both young and old. Definitely a treat for all ages! These cakes are so creative and fun! Honestly, they should be more than the price they are charging, seriously. I rarely say that as the Mr. Krabs I am but, seriously, they are charging State Fair prices for gourmet funnel cakes. They should be double if you ask me especially since they are big, shareable, and customizable. Currently, as of yesterday, they wrote, "Don't miss this summers introductory rate for our new trailer! Inquire now!! CarmelConcessions@gmail.com" so you know I have to slide in the DM! Support local businesses! Support Black-owned businesses :)

Stepping up to El Rinconcito Criollo felt like stepping back into my old neighborhood in Queens,…read moreNY. The air was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of seasoning and the unmistakable scent of sizzling pork dancing from the truck. It hit all the right notes before I even placed my order. The empanadas? Next level. Golden, crisp, and packed with flavor like someone's abuela was working magic in the back. Every bite was nostalgic--comforting, bold, and full of love. El Rinconcito Criollo isn't just serving food--it's serving memories.

From the owner: Our menu has a variety of Caribbean food Authentic…read moreDominican and Puerto Rican food.

Son los tacos más sorprendentes con los que me he topado en todo Columbus. Están muy ricos y la…read morecarne es fresca. Altamente recomendable. El servicio es muy bueno, amable y simpático por parte de los propietarios. Están muy bien hechos y servidos y el costo es muy económico comparado con la cantidad que te dan de complementos. ¡Son mis tacos favoritos ahora!

Super cheap prices and the tacos are lit!!! Tacos "al pastor" (seasoned pork) were on special this…read moreFriday night. $1.00/each Get down here, y'all!!

This coffee shop was hopping on the morning of the Pride parade thanks to their location. There is…read moreoutdoor seating as well as a couple tables up front and a bar to sit at going down the long hallway. I didn't notice the Zanzibar spiced option for the coffee drinks till after I ordered but a number of customers ordered it. I had an Americano that was piping hot! I also ordered the Kahawa mix that was 4oz for $5 and one of the quiches. The quiche was delicious but they didn't say it would take 8-10 minutes to warm it up when I ordered so I thought she forgot to order it for me so when I asked, that's when I found out about the wait. It came out shortly after I asked. It had good flavor and the egg was a perfect texture. I would head back.

Unique coffee shop right by many of our theaters downtown Columbus…read more Parking? I would suggest under the state house in the garage. $5 when there is a show. I ordered the latte with Zanzibar spice and regular milk. It was good but goodness.. $8! Cute leaf design on top. Warning. It's super small in this shop, it not so much for hanging out Service was fine.

I am a taco lover. So I'm always looking for the best Taco truck are business. I've been searching…read morearound the city for the best Taco's's and I thought I found the best Until I stumbled upon this gem let me tell ya these are the best Tacos in the city by far and they are so sweet and the service is amazingly fast due to how busy they are. Trust you will not be disappointed

Taco Truck Extravaganza 2010 continues with our adventure to Whitehall this afternoon. Hoping that…read morethe taco trucks would find us, instead of going by the Alive or Yelp guides (just testing the chaos theory, folks - the Alive article and the Yelp lists are wonderful), we happened upon Taqueria La Morena right about the time we were going to pass out from hunger (no, really - I kept forgetting to "go" at green lights...). Turns out, this taco truck has only been open a couple weeks - and it's a newbie definitely worth checking out. So, we ordered something similar to what we got at La Super Torta II (the last taco truck on this summer of taco wonderment): here, we got one each carne asade taco, cabra (goat) torta, and a pineapple drink, the name of which sadly escapes me. The tacos were good (I liked the chorizo ones at La Super Torta better), but the torta here was outstanding - five stars. The bread was slightly less condensed than at the last taco truck, making it easier to eat, and the cabra meat was so tender and delicious... The torta also had shredded raddish and cilantro, and the owner (I assume) was kind enough to provide us with three types of hot sauce, all of which were too hot for me, but which the boy thoroughly enjoyed (esp. the habanero). There were also plentiful freshly cut limes for all of our food. The man who I'm guessing is the owner was really nice - I will have to ask the boy what his name was, as they were conversing in Spanish and I know possibly the least Spanish of any American ever (fail, considering that I'm around Mexican guys so much). Anyway, the owner's family was hanging out and the boy had a conversation with him and another man about where to find charcoal roasted goat in Cbus (apparently nowhere - but if you know a place, PLEASE let me know!). This was a really great random find in Whitehall. Like I said, La Morena is new - the food is excellent and the service is friendly and nice - so if you're in the neighborhood, show them some love. Support your local businesses - and your local taco trucks! Taco trucks forever!!

This place is a hidden gem! It's currently on Brice Rd next to the Burger King. They are moving to…read moreLivingston Avenue in a few weeks. I had the Brisket and Pulled Pork Sandwich. They smoke all the meat right there on site! This place blows the chain restaurants out of the water!

We found Guac Shop's booth at the Clintonville Farmers Market. They were dishing up samples of…read moretheir delicious guacamole with their taco chips. It was excellent! We promptly picked up a tub of their spicy guacamole (they also have original and unique flavors that include Greek-style - Opamole - and jalapeno cream - Locomole) and a bag of their flavorful taco chips. The friendly staff working told us that they usually sample with their regular chips, but the combo of the taco chips and spicy guacamole was terrific. We will definitely be watching for the Guac Shop again!