The woman helping us was knowledgeable and patient with us since it was our first time. My husband…read morewanted a super thick shake that's almost like blizzard, and she was able to make it for him. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back some time

Brought my nephews as we're doing a tour of ice cream places in Columbus. Small interior but…read morefriendly staff who let us have samples. One got a strawberry shake, another got the cotton candy and some other kid flavor ice cream and I got a flurry (like a blizzard- vanilla ice cream with Reese peanut butter cup pieces). I wish there was more than one size because it was huge but it was really tasty. We all enjoyed what we had, they didn't haven't bottles of water when we visited but they did give us cups.

This is my first time at this location. It was clean and the service was OK. I ordered a coffee…read moreshake and received it dripping from the lid. The person took it back and wiped it clean, but as I was walking out the door and got to my car, it was dripping all over again and the lid popped off making a big mess. Maybe it was the paper cup with the domed plastic lid? I ended up just dumping out some of it and leaving it lid less. The taste was OK, although it definitely could have been mixed more to make it a smoother consistency. A small was $7.

Several Johnson's shops are popping up in the Columbus area, and you can never have too many ice…read morecream options. Aside from the courteous staff who welcomed us and offered copious samples, I didn't have a standout experience. But the ice cream was good, and sometimes it's just as simple as that. One suggestion that I will offer is to make the ice cream visible to the customers. The various flavors are hidden under lids, so it's hard to get a visual to go with the flavor name without asking to see it. Perhaps this is done to keep the product colder and fresher, but it's an uncommon experience compared to every other parlor I've visited.

One of the many locations for Jeni's Ice Cream is now right here in Grandview Heights. It's the…read moresame fantastic ice cream that has been found around Columbus for years, and is famous Nationwide. Brightly lit and inviting, this is the place to come for a cool creamy treat on a warm summer evening, as well as into the colder months of the year. If you're dining in the area and the restaurant you have visited, doesn't have desserts, or if they do have desserts and you'd rather have ice cream-this is certainly a place to come. A nice cap to an evening at the movies just down the street at Grandview Theater, a little dessert after coffee at Stauf's, or dinner at one of the local eateries, all followed by Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. You'll find many staple flavors in their repertoire, as well as some seasonal items that change up from time to time. Something for everyone, in a cone or a cup! Great for a date night. Some limited seating is available at a few tables in the front.

I've been to several Jeni's locations and all of them are wonderful. I stopped into this specific…read morestore when the Opaque flavor was debuted. I honestly hope they decide to permanently add it to the rotation, I loved it! Such a nice addition that they also created a coordinating waffle cone. Jeni's hands down has the best waffle cones in Columbus. I stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon where only one employee was working and she absolutely rocked it! I wish I had caught her name, but she kept the line moving efficiently!

Granddaughter loved the face painting at the anniversary party as well as her mermaid ice cream.read more

Classic Oreo milkshake. The shake was good but the service wasn't the greatest. There was no line…read moreas I was the only customer in the store but I had a long wait. Also, the two associates working that day weren't very friendly. I would try The Yard again but not this location.

While visiting Columbus, OH, I asked a few locals for their favorite ice cream spots, and they all…read morepointed me to Graeter's Ice Cream. I am so glad they did. It was so good that I found myself thinking about it all week. The shop has a charming old school vibe that makes the whole experience feel nostalgic and special. The customer service was fantastic and the staff happily let us sample different flavors before we made our final choice, which made it even more fun. Every flavor we tried was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality. I will definitely be going back again and again. Highly recommend if you are in the Columbus area and craving amazing ice cream.

Oprah made a big deal about it, so I had to check it out. And when I saw Mayor Coleman there, that…read morewas all the endorsement I needed. From the Banana Chocolate chip to the Madagascar Vanilla bean. Everything I've had is sharp to the taste and addictive! I'm a straight vanilla guy by nature, but it would be an insult to this place NOT to take advantage of its many blessings. So yeah, I'm working my way around that menu. You should too! I would say, "There's nothing Graeter," but that's been worn out, I'm sure. Check it out and see, or rather, taste what I'm talking about!

Red velvet was AMAZING!!!!! So soft with a nice crunch on the edges. Still thinking about this…read morecookie a week later.

Holy moly these cookies are amazing…read more I love the location at The Little Grand Market. This is such a wonderful space, beautifully designed and has plenty of easy parking spots. I tried the Banana Cream Pie and Snickerdoodle cookies and absolutely loved both of them. The fact that these cookies are served warm, gooey and delicious was an absolute home run for me. I was also thrilled to see that you can get delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Thank you Jasmine, Yelp and For The Love of Dough for introducing me to something new. I can't wait to try more of these delicious cookies. Follow @Ohiofoodie614 on IG for places to feast and visit around Columbus.

Honestly was kind of throne off with how empty this location was, no tables or chairs but a lot of…read moreopen space. I got the matcha ice cream in a waffle cone and it was a really subtle matcha taste, but perfectly balanced. I'd definitely try more flavors!

Ugh I really wanted to try this place while I was in Columbus but the hours online definitely do…read morenot match their actual hours. I tried to go twice and both times they were closed when it said they would be open. Maybe just a staffing issue. However I was really looking forward to trying this place, sad I didn't get to because it looks awesome.

The Dairy Queen in Grandview Heights on Fifth Avenue has a walk up style food service window. There…read moreare some tables for seating to the rear of the building and one bench to the side. All the standard Dairy Queen fare is offered. This includes a freezer case with ice cream, cakes and other confections for celebratory events/parties. This location also offers a drive-through window, which is quite popular. Parking is available to the side and in the rear of the building. The location is nearby the high school, football stadium and baseball field, making it quite popular during the season of those sports.

I love love love DQ's shredded chicken sandwiches!! They have a great chicken-y taste, a hint of…read morecreamy blend and hot hot hot!! I eat them much more often than a hamburger! Yesterday I tried their pulled pork sandwich... but sorry, I was disappointed by the sugar in it that overcame the taste of the pork! Get rid of the sugar and you'd be making a good sandwich!

This small chocolate shop in Grandview Heights offers hand crafted candy nuts and confections,…read morecurated for special occasions or just for every day consumption. It is well lit, friendly and inviting, with display cases full of their creations. As you stroll along Grandview Avenue visiting the mini shops, restaurants, coffee, houses, or perhaps after a show at the Grandview Theater this is a great place to visit. Stop in for something sweet, and you're sure to enhance your time visiting in the 212.

If you are looking for professional chocolate's in bulk then this is the place…read more The family and I stopped in to check them out and try some chocolates. I ended up getting a maple bourbon truffle. It was sweet like maple but did not taste any bourbon. Thats fine though, some places go over board with the bourbon. The lady behind the counter was beyond nice and had a great personality, especially with the girls with us. We walked to this business so I don't know how the parking arrangements are but it is on a busy street.

Great meals with philosophical friends (2 of 2)…read more Rarely am I in Midwestern capital cities with beltways around them, but I do have a few friends from years ago who do live in this city's suburbs. I once ate at their famed German restaurant with the lunch buffet and the extra cost cream puffs with an Italian-American friend who is sort of an Archie Bunker with an MBA. He provides the entertainment. The last time I ate lunch in C-bus with that good friend was before the pandemic. I believe that the lunch buffet has returned to that German restaurant, but I can wait to do that on some other trip. On this last go round, I met up for lunch with a different friend with whom you can discuss the human condition ad nauseam, which is somewhat of a good thing. It's a good thing because there aren't many people who are capable of doing that and who will engage in that. However, when you wrap up such involved discussions, you might feel a little overwhelmed for a while! I got to choose the restaurant ... from out of town. I didn't like the choices with which I was presented and the only area of town I really know is the Polaris area around Ikea. I looked up listings and recommendations. Chocolate Cafe' had two things under its belt from the get-go. It's a high scoring bistro-cafe that has a noteworthy breakfast and lunch following and it has the word "chocolate" in its name. It's in that area near the Barnes and Noble west of the big state university with its logo featuring a branch that looks like a marijuana leaf. I have since learned it's not a marijuana leaf. We ordered lunch, with one entree being a Cobb salad and the other being one of their club sandwiches, the latter of which was mine. It was very good and, as is often the case with me, I could have eaten a bigger sandwich. I went through it fairly quickly, even though I did have the small and cheap Swedish breakfast at Ikea that morning. With the entrees, we ordered bowls of their popular tomato basil soup, which really hit the spot on that cold day. To drink, we ordered house coffee and a hot chocolate. The house coffee is refillable while the hot chocolate is not, but that's standard protocol just about anywhere. With a name like Chocolate Cafe,' we did not order dessert. My friend left first and I stayed behind to look at the dessert case. I later caved in for a slice of their moist and rich chocolate fudge cake to take with me. Like I said, it was moist and rich ... and also very tasty and filling. The pricing here is standard and appropriate. The service was folksy and very attentive, despite their being full on a weekend approaching the holidays. The interior is bright because of the floor-to-ceiling windows around the perimeter of the restaurant. That really scores points with me. Lastly, upon pulling in, the parking lot was full and I had to park a short walk away, all the while paying attention to parking signs and rules. This implied that Chocolate Cafe' was most likely a good place ... and that was corroborated. I have never driven down I-71 into this city's center once past its beltway. I have doglegged and taken Highway 315 - the Olentangy River Parkway. At its top end, it winds a little and it's slightly scenic. As you start approaching OSU, all these different medical towers with different specialties loom over you ... from both sides of the road! It's similar to the feeling one gets when they drive past the Texas Medical Center south of downtown Houston, as in, "What a maze ... why so many damn medical buildings?" But that doesn't affect their rating. It's just a personal pet peeve. I'm going to go with 4.5 stars for Chocolate Cafe', which obviously rounds up to 5 stars. It makes for an interesting meal and experience and, while I would not repeat it like clockwork because of how rich it can be, I could definitely see repeating it if I lived in its general area. My friend said he would be coming back with family members. That said, you clearly see two seals of approval.

Chocolate Café is hands-down one of my favorite local spots whenever I'm craving something sweet or…read morea drink. My absolute go-to is their chocolate espresso martini -- and it never disappoints. The chocolate-rimmed glass instantly sets it apart from anywhere else, and every sip is the perfect balance of rich chocolate and bold espresso. It's smooth, indulgent, and honestly feels like dessert in a glass. The price point is great too, which makes it even easier to treat yourself. I also love picking up a few of their smaller desserts like the buckeyes and chocolate peanut butter pretzels. They're decadent, satisfying, and made with love. Their cakes and other items are beautifully made as well. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which really adds to the overall experience. They also offer a variety of food entrées that I haven't tried yet, but every dish I see coming out to nearby tables looks fresh, beautifully plated, and incredibly tempting. It's definitely next on my list.