Pita Inn Express

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!

I was disappointed, but maybe they just had a bad day. My smashburger was definitely overcooked,…read morebut I didn't take the opportunity to say how I liked it cooked (they did not ask). It was a good bit north of "well done." I asked for no pickle and got pickle. I really don't like the taste of pickle, but was not going to ask for a new burger just because it has some pickle juice on it. The bun was nicely grilled. I was not sure whether to get sweet potatoes fries or regular fries and the cashier offered a mix. I liked that and both types of fries were very good -- served hot and seemed like they were cooked in fresh and clean oil. The regular fries had just a touch of breading or batter, I think. The fries were the best part of my meal. No fountain soft drinks and just a soda in a can for $2. That's definitely a point against them. The store was extremely clean and it looks like they had good desserts. They have egg for their burgers which is a plus for me. They bill themselves as halal-friendly, that's good. Lots of vegetarian choices on the menu.

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Classic Burger with fries

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Inside

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.2(5 reviews)

3.2 mi

I feel like this is the best location. I've been to the other two close by, and it's so great here…read more Nothing bad against the other two, but it felt like the subs were stacked taller, and they didn't forget the oils when I said Mike's Way. If you've never been to a Jersey Mike's, check this one out first.

Oh boy! My favorite when they're on point. But ordering for delivery evening, not anymore. Now, if…read moreyou want a good sandwich you have to go into the store because the delivery for this place sucks. Wrong orders. Ice cold hot orders. Way to ruin a good thing.

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McAlister's Deli

3.3(85 reviews)

3.3 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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Buck City Sammies

4.6(50 reviews)

7.7 mi

I've never had a sandwich this good before, every bite was absolutely incredible! Service was…read moreexcellent and on time for pickup. I think the faux newspaper wrapping cool, too! I'll be back for more sandwiches, because they have got so many great reviews from all my friends.

Came here twice on my trip to Columbus. Got the MA Kimchi Reuben and the Yo Adrian. Both were…read moredelicious and very filling. Took my order immediately and got my sandwich in less than 10 minutes. No real seating directly at the stall but there is plenty of seating upstairs on the 2nd floor of the market. All sandwiches come with a bag of chips. A little on the pricy side but good portion and good quality ingredients . Check them out!

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WG Grinders

4.2(100 reviews)

1.1 mi

I've been giving out a lot of "five stars" lately. I don't think it's because my standards have…read morerelaxed. I think I've been going to good places, partly with Yelp's help. Or I've just been lucky. I did not expect to give this five stars, or to enjoy it quite as much as I did. I mean, it's a sandwich shop. Grinders used to be scattered around Columbus, and this might be the only one left. I used to go to the one by me all the time. This happened to be nearby today, and so I stopped in out of nostalgia. And it was pretty much what I remember. But a peak experience. Service was great, fast and friendly. The menu is pretty much the same as it always was. Lobster bisque was one of the soups of the day and I didn't expect it to be great quality, but it sounded good, and I got my usual club sub. Soup and drink, and bread for the soup (you could choose crackers) were up almost immediately. Sandwich took about 10 minutes, but that's of course because it's being toasted. The soup was fine, nothing special, strong sherry odor, lots of tiny bits of lobster. Pleasant enough, and served with a chunk of good bread. And they serve it piping hot in its own little crock with a metal spoon. Don't throw those in the trash. The sandwich was as good as I remember, maybe better. Good bread, loads of meat, tomatoes, and a honey mustard spread. I got a 6 inch and it seemed longer than that, although maybe my estimation skills are off... It was very tasty. Held together pretty well. I was stuffed. They have lots of salads, that is, pasta salad or potato salad, etc. They are always good, but I didn't have any room with the soup. The place was clean, it was steady at 1 PM but not packed. Plenty of parking in the big mall lot. I really enjoyed it. And as far as sandwich shops go, this is about as good as it gets.

Every time I get Grinders, I'm a happy man. Used to get the subs but the Stromboli has done…read moresomething real to me. Fantastic place. Great atmosphere. It is obviously so well run and it seems to have 8 amazing 19 year olds doing so. Truly impressive every time I come, which is getting oftener.

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Coffee menu

Norwich Grocery

4.7(11 reviews)

6.3 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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Menu

Firehouse Subs

3.2(43 reviews)

3.2 mi

The food is always good and the owner is very nice the store is nice and clean . And you always get…read moreyour money worth

Every time I order from this specific location, something is always wrong. Fries forgotten, sauce…read moreforgotten, etc etc. I've worked in fast food, it's really not that hard to read a ticket, unless of course you're uneducated. Don't even get me started on the pickles. This place is perpetually out of them. Order after order, no pickle slice. Must be my dumb luck they gave the last pickle slice out just before I walked in. As for the customer service, it sucks. Especially at night, the employees look at you like you're stupid for trying to get your order fixed, like you're wearing the uniform so chop chop. They look at you like they don't even work there, like I'm not the one that can't read a ticket. Put the fries in the bag.

Lots of hot sauce choices!

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Warios Beef and Pork

4.6(374 reviews)

5.3 mi•Arena District

Fast, friendly, and hit the spot. Ordered the Wario's Way (less whiz) and had food in hand in under…read more5 minutes flat. Service was great, the kind of place where they clearly have their system dialed in. The caramelized onions were the tasty, and honestly giving off a French onion soup vibe that might've overshadowed the beef. Sandwich was solid overall, though maybe I'd built it up in my head a bit too much going in... still good, just not quite the mind-blowing experience I was picturing. Worth noting: no mushrooms on the menu if that's your thing. Would absolutely go back. 5 stars for the speed, service, and quality.

I had yet to try one of their sandwiches and saw this location for the first time during a break…read morefrom work (I'm back downtown twice a week now). I ordered the Chicken Caesar with grilled chicken. For $16 you get a lot of sandwich. It is huge, cut in half and is enough for 2 people, or two meals. Very tasty and I would get it again.

Interior

Wario's Way Steak Sandwich

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Cutlet Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Por'ketta

4.4(27 reviews)

3.3 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)

Pork sundae

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Submarine House

3.4(112 reviews)

4.4 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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Colton P.

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8 years ago

A delicious place to grab and go or dine in. Each visit is met with consistancy of fresh delicious meals. They are also on the cheaper side which is great. They have it set up as a choose your own toppings with generous amounts. All the staff in there are awesome and treat you like family. read more

Gina C.

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8 years ago

Delicious, fresh food and great service. It is so clean and the food is reasonably priced - an undiscovered gem, a family-run, casual dining Mediterranean serving so many delicious dishes you must try it today! read more

Jacob G.

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3 years ago

This place is advertising as two restaurants and it is filthy inside. Don't waste your time. read more

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