Daylight Donuts and Cafe

This past week, I had the absolute best Smash burger of my life at Pine Coast Hilliard! I ordered…read morethe Kimchi Burger and it was cooked to perfection. The flavor of the kimchi could not have been better. Also the fries were so so crispy as well. Lastly, I could tell the employees truly cooked with love and their kindness was unmatched. I really can't say enough positive things, please check this place out for phenomenal and affordable food!

So, the owner is a wonderful cook and great person to chat with. The burgers were delicious. Had…read morethe Kimchi burger and its sweet Kimchi and it was delicious. Everything comes a la carte, and a hamburger that is of normal size at 15.00 is a little costly with no fries or salad, or something. Everything made to order. They need some iced tea, freshly brewed or something healthy to drink in their drink cooler. It was all sodas and Gatorade or water. Even coffee or cold coffee would have been nice. Plenty of seating, when you go in, make sure the AC is working if its a hot day. Bc the kitchen hogs the whole place to just heat up the restaurant. I will be back, supporting locals. The food was excellent.

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Classic Burger with fries

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Norwich Grocery

4.7(11 reviews)

0.4 mi

I only ordered one item from this place, but that's all I needed. I love muffulettas, and I LOVED…read morethis muffuletta! The ciabatta was top notch. Sizable, sturdy, yet soft. And the olive tapenade, which can make or break a muffuletta, served this version very well. Ample meat... just an excellent sandwich! What's more, the value was there, and the order included a bag of chips for good measure.

Lots of different sandwich options on the menu. For a side you can choose different salads or…read moresoups. I chose the Cuban sandwich and the lobster bisque. The bisque was pipping hot and super creamy. The sandwich was fresh and delicious.

Inside the hall

Credit: IG posting (12/8/2023)

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Kuhlwein'S Farm Market & Deli

4.4(54 reviews)

3.3 mi

Great place to get deli meats that are freshly sliced. In the summer the have fresh produce and…read morecorn. In the fall they do wagon rides to the pumpkin patch.

Nice little store. A little bit of a few things. Baked goods were delicious. I'm not sure I will…read morego there to buy anything except maybe some good cookies. People were friendly. Big skid of something covered up in the one open area. Might have felt more inviting without that. Kinda made me feel like I was interfering with their work and made the store more crowded.

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Bears Bagels

4.3(81 reviews)

0.4 mi

I stopped into this quaint little bakery on my way into the office the other day for breakfast. The…read morestaff was super friendly and working hard pumping out all those yummy looking bagels and bialys all over the display cases. I opted for the Por que no el Puerco on the cashier-recommended pretzel bun. The flavors and the layers were sensational. A great bite without being too heavy or too greasy. The pretzel bun was also a great choice - some salt but not trying to actively dehydrate you with every bite. The Bear bottled latte was also quite good. It was a very unique flavor profile with obviously lots of banana but it took a little getting used to being mixed with the bitterness of the coffee and some of the nuttiness of the hazelnut and oat milk. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to get it again, but with the limited coffee options here, I wouldn't not get it either. Overall, a really solid place to stop. Not necessarily the best place to go if you're looking for breakfast AND coffee, but certainly a great local joint to check out!

I wasn't expecting Bears Bagels to be attached to a gas station but it is. Parking is limited, and…read moreit is an order and take your food to go place. There is a vendor out in the parking lot that offers limited coffee options. The line in Bear Bagels was long. You can tell they are a favorite. I ordered the lox bagel. It was tasty and filling. There were some delicious sounding bagel sandwich options, it was hard to pick.

Por que...

Everything bagel toasted, Classic egg and cheese, add sausage.

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Hot Mess

4.5(31 reviews)

0.3 mi

We got the chicken tenders and subbed for onion rings. Would recommend. The onion rings were…read moreperfect and the chicken tenders were super tasty too. We saw so many people with the chicken we just had to try it! Would definitely come back!

My husband and I topped her on the way out of town to grab a bite to eat. Wasn't aware that it was…read moreinside a multiple vendor space. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and answered all my 5000 questions about the food and what's on it and what comes with it. Much appreciated! Food came out really fast. And oh my goodness it was so hot so you know it was made fresh. My bologna sandwich was so big. I had to cut it into quarters and I still had to take some with me on our car ride. If I had known that the loaded fries were so gigantic I may have just ordered that that's enough for a meal in itself. Bet you better like Ranch cause it's all over the fries My husband's burger apparently it was good because there wasn't anything left. Therefore, no picture. LoL.

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Chicken tenders and onion rings

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Submarine House

3.4(112 reviews)

1.9 mi

stopped in towards closing and was helped by Morgan who was on point and almost read my mind!read more

Came back to oder a delicious pork tenderloin sandwich....absolutely horrible. All bread,, piles of…read morelettuce 8 pickles, and extremely thin slices of breaded cardboard. Staff was excellent and tip will not reflect on her. Try their pizza and subs they might be better On to the next restaurant to try.

Half Italian

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Frank & Carl’s

4.2(95 reviews)

5.5 mi

The food was absolutely excellent, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. My only reason for…read moregiving four stars instead of five is that the serving size was a little smaller than I expected, especially for something labeled as a flatbread. It was delicious, but I was hoping for a more substantial portion. Overall, I'd definitely come back--the quality of the food made it worth the visit!

The sandwiches are still excellent, and service has significantly improved from the grumpy teenager…read moreof my first visit. I particularly like the breakfast sandwiches now, but don't get the coffee - it tastes like it was brewed in an ashtray. Luckily Sweetwater is just down the street, so breakfast plans were saved.

Counter where you order

Big Dainty Sub.

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Por'ketta

4.4(27 reviews)

3.8 mi

We came across Por'ketta at an event again and grabbed two sandwich/side meals: the classic BBQ…read morepork sandwich (BBQ sauce and pickles) with chips (a bag of Lays classic) and the Pigcasso (pork, pickled cabbage, pickles, lemon aioli, and Bama BBQ sauce) with potato salad. They also had a seasonal summer salad starring zucchini on the menu, which also sounded good. The sandwiches are great sized and really loaded up with meat and toppings. Everything was much enjoyed and really hit the spot. The staff was friendly and efficient. They took the order with a phone number and then texted us to come back for pick up when it was ready.

I have eaten Por'ketta many times. They've never disappointed so I keep coming back. I first…read moreencountered them on the inaugural CBus Ale Trail outside of Zaftig (in it's original location). I remember it clearly as I was a newbie to Central Ohio and they sold Cheerwine* in bottles. From there, I've caught them at a handful of small festivals, at Platform, and at Pins Mechanical when they parked there for a while. I've had the por'ketta sandwich, the potato salad, and the pork sundae. I could have reviewed these guys quite a while ago but I guess I was waiting for a certain dish to push me over the 'review this now' ledge. Well, I had that dish this weekend at Platform. (Where these guys are parked on Saturdays.) I had the breakfast sandwich. The bread, same that is used for the other sandwiches, was beautiful. On the sandwich were roasted red peppers, that had been peeled! I really dislike fire roasted things that haven't been peeled (i.e. tomatoes, peppers) so when I saw that the ones on the sandwich were peeled I was stoked! It shouldn't be a secret, I freakin' LOVE mayo and mayo based things (Duke's mayo forever). But, MAN the aioli used on this sandwich was on point. The thyme in it took it over the top! The bacon was great and complimented the other ingredients well. The only thing I wasn't too keen on, at first, were the scrambled eggs on the sandwich. It looked (and smelled) a bit overcooked on one side of the sandwich. However, after a few bites into the sandwich, my dislike of the scrambled eggs changed when I realized that they had crisped the cheese to the bottom side of the eggs. I love crispy, toasted cheese! With the sandwich came a side of griddled potatoes. These guys are likely the same potatoes that get crafted into potato salad. There's a vinegar backing that reminded me of the potato salad. They complimented the sandwich oh so we'll. The gentleman that was working even brought out our dog some chicken! Our dog loved it of course and wants to already know when we can go back for brunch at Platform. Por'ketta serves the breakfasty side of their menu till 2 when they switch to lunch. As a note I had my wife order the sandwich as it comes; these guys would surely honor egg style requests. Next time I get the breakfast sandwich, I will ask for an egg with a soft yoke- as that would have made this sandwich untouchable by any other food truck (and likely restaurant) breakfast sandwich. ----- *Cheerwine is a North Carolina based cherry soda. You can find it a handful of places now- Kenny Road, Savor Pints, any of the City BBQs just to name a few. (p.s. I am not affiliated with Cheerwine, just a Southerner who likes a little taste of home)

7.8 mi•University District

Pork sundae

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Frenchi’s Deli

4.7(74 reviews)

The sandwiches are absolutely incredible, but the best part is that we rarely even order off the…read moremenu anymore. We just tell them, "Make us something amazing," and they knock it out of the park every single time. Fresh ingredients, great combinations, generous portions, and clearly know how to build a seriously good sandwich. There's something pretty special about walking into a place, putting your lunch in their hands, and knowing you're going to leave happy. If you go to Frenchi's, try skipping the menu at least once. Tell them what you like, let them work their magic, and enjoy the surprise.

Frenchi's was on my list to go to. I was in the area and decided to give it a try. This is a small…read morespot, meant more as a order and take to go place. The service made this experience memorable. The gentleman working asked me if it was my first time. He made some recommendations. They were out of corned beef for the #3 The Eiffel Tower so he substituted bacon for me instead. I liked that the buns are smooshed flat, the meat and cheese heated and melted, and then the additional toppings diced up into smaller pieces. I had about a 20 minute drive that could have made the difference, but once I started eating the sandwich it was good but aa bit chewy. It might have been less chewy if I would have ate it right away. I also ordered the specialty croissant. The staff person asked me if I was okay with the price, it was $8. I appreciated he let me know the price and made sure I still wanted it as it was a bit pricey. The croissant was amazing! This was also a food that was better ate day of. I had it the next morning for breakfast and although it was delicious you could tell it was getting stale already. It was beautifully made. Frenchi's was good, just eat it right away for optimal freshness!

#5 Le Buckeye Combination

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McAlister's Deli

3.3(85 reviews)

3.2 mi

I normally wouldn't give a deli a 4 star but this place beats Katizinger deli hands down…read more Everything is so fresh here unlike the other deli. The service is great. You can tell they enjoy working together. The place is extremely clean as well. I ordered the Italian sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! They give you plenty. And I ordered the fresh fruit as a side. You can't go wrong coming here. Give them a try and you just might see me because I do plan on coming back.

Food is decent once they get order right…read more But I constantly get the feeling that having the nerve to show up in person is interfering with catering and door dash orders. I've been told on two occasions this year that a dine-in order would be at least a 30 minute wait "because we have a huge Doordash order". Yesterday, the sole front line employee rang up my order incorrectly, then just turned and walked away from us to chat with a delivery driver . On returning we started reworking my order. Was interrupted again by a member of the kitchen crew about a different delivery. This place should just shut down their retail operation and just fire up a ghost kitchen instead.

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Kay S.

7 years ago

I was very disappointed when Daylight Donuts closed. Now it has re-opened under new management which is a shinning star for me. They really make my day. I love the new coffee. My favorite is the Baklava Cappuccino. I suggest you get a large one, you will not regret it. The breakfast sandwich are made the way I like them. The breakfast sandwich is the way I like mine served on a croissant. Good food and good service, good atmosphere. read more

Mj A.

8 months ago

one of my fav donut shops in hilliard ohio the dough really good coffee i showed her my grades and every a i had it was a free donut the owner is very nice and always smiling great customer service the customer there had a chill seating area 5/5 read more

Christopher A.

4 years ago

Daylight Donuts & Cafe is the BEST Breakfast option in Hilliard!! Yaser and his son Tareq are putting lots of "LUV & TLC" in every single item on the menu. Their food is made from scratch and it shows!!!! My only morning food option. CA read more

Shazia K.

7 years ago

Went in to check it out and had a great Almond cappuccino! Good ambiance and wonderful staff. New management is friendly and accommodating. Loved it! read more

Marlin C.

8 months ago

This is the BEST cafe / Donut store in Columbus. All the food tastes so good and fresh. I always go with my kids and all the employees are soo nice. read more

Maddi R.

7 years ago

Love love love daylight donuts. Pine cones and buckeyes are to die for. I eat here at least once a week. The employees make you feel like family. read more

Faris A.

4 years ago

their food is so good! come to daylight donuts it has great service! and they are so nice and fast at cooking and great employes. read more

Yaser A.

7 years ago

I just bought some donuts from this location and it is open. I recommend everyone to visit it and try their variety of donuts.

Tareq A.

6 years ago

Best donut shop in Hilliard. Try their pinecone donut. As they have a large variety of coffee especially their buckeye latte.

Kendall M.

6 years ago

Amazing donuts and even better Customer Service! Thank you for the amazing food and kind gesture!

Jackie A.

7 years ago

Great service, great donuts and coffee!

Khalid H.

4 years ago

it is sooo good good work dont give up

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