Located in German Village, Skillet is a must visit for anyone that wants to go to the best breakfast/brunch spots around Columbus. With their changing seasonal menus and local ingredients based dishes, you're guaranteed to have something new that tastes awesome! The egg sando was HUGE and tasted unreal with the focaccia bread; and the griddled biscuits were delicious! On top of that, they have some amazing breakfast cocktails and tasty coffees! read more

Skillet - Griddled Biscuits - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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It's funny how some restaurants really embody their name? Well, that's skillet! Their food was really delicious and you can tell they really put a lot of time and effort into their craft. Even on a regular weekday there was about a 45 min wait. It was worth it. The shrimp and grits were phenomenal and the cinnamon bun was perfect. Would definitely go back. read more

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Changes the menu everyday?! This quaint but very pleasing restaurant offered us a nice breakfast this morning. Wondering how well they do on a daily basis, I was impressed with my biscuits and gravy and the French toast. The French toast was plentiful big and fluffy paired with a whipped butter and maple syrup. The biscuits were just as big in size and I'm glad I settled with only one instead of two! The chicken gravy was so flavorful and had a beautiful color. Seriously delicious. All of it! The cinnamon roll coffee was not to sweet but also not over bearing in coffee or espresso taste, just executed nicely. I love I got to see them purchasing local, they have an Amish van pull up front with a delivery of their fresh quality ingredients like eggs and bread! I have to return soon to try more dishes, I'm impressed. read more

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Egg white omelette was slimy and wet. In addition, it was way too SALTY. I couldn't even taste the egg. There was so much salt I didn't even finish it. The other person I was with also had an omelette with the same problem. I like that they carry local raised meats but they charged $50. For 1 egg white omelette with nothing else, 1 egg white omelette with cheese, and 3 local small breakfast sausages. Crazy. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Absolutely the best grits I've ever eaten. Place is small, adorable and dark. Entirely place is self serve but easy to navigate. Order everything from your phone, including water and hot sauce. So delicious- can't wait to try everything on the menu!! read more

Small but cute little brunch spot. You order everything through your phone or their iPad kiosk. I got the cinnamon roll with extra icing, as well as the biscuits & gravy. Both were delicious especially the biscuits & gravy. read more

Skillet - Cinnamon roll and biscuits & gravy. Both were delicious! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My wife and I were in town for a hockey game in the next morning we wanted to find a local place to get some brunch. As Yelp had this as highly recommended we decided to give it a chance. It's located in a neighborhood that appears to be a working class neighborhood with cars parked on both sides of the streets as you can find a place to park pretty easily I think. When you get up to the restaurant I quickly got the vibe that this was a local place and I don't think tourists are wanted there. There's a cool little skillet for a door handle but that's where the coolness ended. It was freezing cold and there's no breezeway or vestibule so when you open the door everyone inside looks at you like you're the devil because now they're getting Frozen. There's an iPad right in the middle and five empty tables some of them were on bust. There is really no sense of urgency anywhere with any of the employees. A girl came up and asked us to put her name in the iPad because there was a 20 minute wait for a table. Of the five empty tables. That were not bussed. There was no line. So we put her name in but there was nowhere to stand although they do have a bar for some reason. We ended up going outside and waiting for about 5 minutes while we watched the server decide whether or not she was going to actually bus the tables. After much introspection she decided against it apparently. We were freezing. At this point I decided I didn't want to get Frozen while I was eating and right away I got a vibe that the service was not going to be spectacular so we bailed. Some of the pictures of the food look pretty decent wish I had a chance to try it but apparently it's not being run to be most efficient. Good luck if you try it read more

Definitely a better experience today, though the food was decidedly mixed. Came on a weekday morning, no wait. It is tiny, and there is no room to wait, so be prepared especially in bad weather. Looks like they have a tablet to check in at busy times. Cozy, comfy inside. Great service. Interesting menu, though I hate the QR code thing. Luckily, one of our phones had enough signal, and we picked what we wanted but actually gave our order to the server. Good coffee. Sweetie got cheesy hash browns and was completely underwhelmed. She had wanted pancakes, but none on the menu. The hash browns looked fine but had no flavor and were swimming in- grease? Something that didn't belong there. She barely ate any. I tried a bite after she shoved it away and, yeah, blah. Big portion, but no one was interested. I had to get goetta because I like it and have made it. And it was excellent. One piece a tad overcooked, but still okay. Tiny tiny portion though. I also ordered a Swedish sausage, thinking I would have plenty to take home, but after the goetta I was still pretty hungry. Polished it off too. It was reasonably sized, and an excellent, subtle but savory, sausage. Either meat with a couple of eggs would be a decent but still fairly small breakfast. Expensive, but the quality is up there, at least for some items. Still kind of hit or miss, so it'll probably be awhile till we come back. read more

Over priced and underwhelming. Awful service. Don't recommend and won't be returning read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now. And I finally made the time to do so. I didn't realize how small it was until I walked it. It was a quiet quaint restaurant. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese sandwich, with a side of hash browns . The sandwich was huge . It was pretty tasty. Also I ordered the oatmeal pie latte (cold) which was phenomenal. And I ordered the cheese blintzes which was tasty! I thought the overall experience was okay. I would rate the place at least a solid 7. I definitely would go back to try more menu options. The service was pretty good. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. read more

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Skillet has been on our list of brunch places to try for quite some time. We finally gave it a go, and had heard that there is usually a wait because the inside is rather small. Well, that is a bit of an understatement -- the inside is very crammed, and there's only about 5 tables. They do have a tiny bar area, but they weren't letting any parties sit there. The wait time was only about 25 minutes when we went. They don't take call aheads or reservations -- just check in on an iPad when you arrive to join the waitlist. They have a rotating menu, and it's quite small -- not like your typical brunch place. They don't have physical menus, so make sure your phone is charged so you can scan the QR code. The online menu is a little goofy on the phone browser because you have to click on each item to read the description, then go back to the home page and select again. The prices are also quite a bit higher than you'll find at most places, which fits with the niche farm to table theme. But $5 for a simple cup of coffee? Hmmm. I guess they have to make up for only being open 3 days a week. We started with cheese blintz for the table -- crepes filled with sheep's milk ricotta and crème Anglaise, topped with blackberries. These were the (only) star of the show and definitely would recommend trying them. My SO tried the biscuits & gravy, touted on the menu as blackened chicken breasts in a peppery veloute over a griddled "cat's head" biscuit topped with scrambled eggs. I'm not sure if it was the veloute or what, but the chicken looked like it came straight from a can and should be served to a cat -- maybe that's how they decided on the "cat's head" biscuit? Do not recommend. I tried the farmhouse ranch cheese burger. It's comes with what appeared to be Lay's kettle chips. The ranch cheese was actually really good, but otherwise the burger was average and not worth the $23 price tag. The others at the table both got the breakfast sando, which had scrambled eggs and cheddar on griddled hot cross buns with a maple mustard. Want to add bacon? You can get 3 slices for $10. The service was a bit lackluster, which I didn't quite understand since they serve so few patrons at a given time. For example, we ordered coffees and had cream and sugar. We had no silverware or anything to mix the coffee with. Eventually, we asked for silverware but they didn't bring it out until we got our meals. Also, it was just all around slow. Lastly, the claustrophobic box of a restaurant had such poor air flow and it was so hot that everyone at our table was sweating by the time we got our food. In fact, it actually felt better outside the restaurant than inside. Overall, pretty disappointing experience at Skillet and definitely won't be back. The only thing salvaging this from a 1 star review are the cheese blintz, which I would get again in a heartbeat, but seeing as we won't be back, that doesn't really matter. read more

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I take back the 1 star. I award no stars. I am absolutely furious that I even have to write this. But I DO have to write this because Skillet was once a place where meals felt personal and real and worth leaving the house for. What it has become is an insult wearing its old name like a stolen jacket. It has been desecrated, gutted, and stuffed with incompetence, apathy, and waste. You walk in expecting a nice restaurant. What you get is a tech hostage situation. You must order through a glitchy QR code system that eats twenty minutes of your life before refusing your card like you are trying to commit brunch fraud. At that point, you are not dining. You are trapped in UX hell. Then the water. $1.50 for sixteen ounces of tap water. Not filtered. Not sparkling. Not blessed by monks. Regular tap water. And it takes fifteen minutes to arrive, in a plastic cup with a lid and straw like you are on a field trip to a landfill. That is the theme here. Waste. Waste everywhere. A once conscious kitchen now creating more trash than a state fair fried butter stand. Every food item arrives entombed in paper, cardboard, plastic, and wax paper that steams everything into a limp, sad, soggy insult. It tastes and feels like someone microwaved your dignity and wrapped it in sweat. You do not get plates anymore. You get garbage masquerading as plating. Salt and pepper. Hidden. Like contraband. Like they do not want you to have flavor or hope. Hot sauce. $1.50 for a tiny squeeze of something that used to be free back when this place still cared about being a restaurant instead of a cautionary tale. And then they parade over with your receipt like hall monitors who finally found a purpose, checking off items in front of your face and arguing with you when the food you clearly paid for never arrives. It is like being gaslit by cafeteria workers who have given up on life and want you to join them. This is not a decline. It is not a stumble. It is a betrayal. A once genuine place turned into a soulless cash-grab wrapped in trash and served with contempt. Skillet is now the kind of restaurant that makes you go home and mourn. Not just the meal you did not get, but the place it used to be and the respect it once had for its customers and itself. If you ever loved this restaurant, honor its memory by staying far far FAR away. What stands there now is not Skillet. It is a mausoleum with a microwave and a QR code and the very limpest of dicks. read more

Good breakfast spot - food is delicious. Its easy to grab takeout from. Biscuits and gravy is a must try!

This is one of the best brunches I have had anywhere. Only open Fri / Sat / Sun from 8:30 - 1:30 on a first come first serve basis, the wait is definitely worth it and my wife and I always make a point to get our "Skillet fix" in whenever we are in town or passing through. Service staff are friendly and extremely well trained. Tiny but incredibly charming dining room. Highly recommend - and if the hamburger is on the menu, don't hesitate! It's one of the best anywhere! read more

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Delicious breakfast at this little hole in the wall located in German Village. Focused on fresh ingredients, the menu is constantly changing. Everything we had was delicious and the service was exceptional and friendly. read more

Skillet - Grilled cinnamon bun - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Mid food, good service, all contained inside a room the size of a thimble. Not a comfortable place to eat. Why does the bar even exist? Who sits there hovering above your other tables? It's awkward. read more

Weren't greeted or anything. They changed from paper to QR code menu. Claim that menu changes daily (not really. It's just like any other restaurant doing "specials") Definitely not a move to conserve paper since everything is single use wastes. It's self service you get your own food and drinks. Service and effort of employees also reflected that laziness. Place is small and cramped which is fine when it would be slow. Ordering is fine if solo or a pair. If more of a group ordering becomes a chore. Food was good though. read more

Our group was overall disappointed. Cramped and uncomfortable. Menus only available on phone via QRC code. Very limited choices, mostly breakfast options with little if no substitutions (e.g., no LTO for burgers). I opted for the Southern Egg Sandwich which was very good, but $18. plus a $3.50 upcharge for a portion of cheesy hash browns the size of two golf balls. Others in my party commented poorly on the burgers and omelets in which the pimento cheese dominated. "Worst burger I ever had," said one. read more

In search of finding a new place for breakfast, we wandered our way into Skillet. We looked over the menu but nothing gave "order me". We ended up trying the biscuits with jam and left it at that. read more

It doesn't get much better than this! The food is amazing and the Caskey family are so welcoming. You MUST try the house made hot sauce. I am not a hot sauce kinda girl, but dang, they nailed it! And you can buy some to take home with you! It is a small restaurant so seating can be tricky. Put your name on the waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready. read more

Hubby surprised me with brunch out at Skillet in the German Village on a recent Saturday morning - what a treat! There's no room for waiting in this tiny space, but you can go in to join the online waitlist via QR code. Then, you can walk around the neighborhood or wait in your warm car. The wait seemed to go fairly quickly. Skillet's space is quite small and has a rustic, urban feel with exposed brick and a view through to the kitchen. The amazing aroma of breakfast food permeated the space as well as the surrounding neighborhood for several blocks! My companion and I shared the cheesy potatoes. I was expecting crispy fried potatoes with cheese, but they were fingerlings with no crispy edges to be found. That said, they were delicious - the cheese mixture used was absolutely heavenly. We opted for a fried egg on top - a must-have! Our server told us the portions are generous, and boy was she right. Even with sharing a dish, we still brought some leftovers home. We also shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding cake which was scrumptious. The cake was a bit dry on the outside, but the inside was moist and flavorful. A very nice sweet treat for any time. Overall, we were impressed and will be back! I would love it if there was a way to join the waiting list without having to walk into the restaurant and subject diners to an icy blast of cold air, but spring will be coming again soon! read more

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A nice, quaint location for brunch in German Village. Food was excellent. I'm glad it was recommended to me. read more

Location; Trip to Ohio, I was told to try this place it is small and cozy, with limited seating. No large parties, make sure to put your name early may be a wait. On this trip just had a small wait. Only reason received the rating as once we were seated, we were informed the ordered system crashed and we needed to order on the to-go app, which make sure you order everything you want initially it was a bit hectic with the ordering system. Food; the food was really delicious, for this I will go back to try again. Once we sat we were asked if we wanted anything to drink, we both ordered coffee with cream and sugar, we did get the coffee swiftly which was really good along with the cream, but no sugar or anything to stir it with. We tried to get someone's attention for some sugar and a stir stick sadly. The food; I ordered the Cheese Blintz, a small order and it was delicious so yummy with a side of bacon which was crisp and heavenly. Who I was with ordered the Biscuit & Gravy, holy goodness it had the best taste with a spicy sausage gravy that was so good. Aduly Beverage, I did order the Watermelon Rise, the food came out and still had not received my beverage I did ask if I paid since now I am confused with ordering online which I did order. The Watermelon Rise, which if maybe received prior to the meal it would have been better, but sadly was disappointed and could not taste any Tequila I am thinking mistake and it was just watermelon juice. Service; Everyone was super friendly, just seemed a bit hectic from the servers and kitchen. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

*extremely late post* This is a very nice yet small restaurant. This was our first visit. Needless to say, they did not disappoint. The sandwich I had was huge, messy, and very tasty. As I'm writing this post, I'm not sure why we haven't been back. One of these days, we'll definitely make our way back in there. Keep up the good work. read more

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Skillet has a rotating menu so you never know what is being served on any given day. There is a small bar inside along with limited seating in the dining area. The staff were friendly and our server was happy to explain the menu. The bacon, egg & cheese was good, fresh bacon and bread. I wasn't a huge fan of the eggs. The grits were ok, different, but ok. My buddy tried the lamb sausage and was raving about it and the homemade hot sauce ($1.50). The potatoes were good, more of a dinner side but flavorful nonetheless. I'd give Skillet another try my next trip to Columbus. read more

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Biscuits and gravy with eggs was amazing. Service was good. It's smaller inside than I had thought, but made for a nice place to share an intimate meal. I would definitely like to go back. But next time I will definitely ask for extra biscuits to go! read more

Very small, much smaller than the pictures represented on the website. Bar service very limited. Only offer five or six predetermined cocktails, no beer, could not order a vodka/cranberry, or even the simplest of drinks. Food was good, portions were more than acceptable, but menu very limited and prices were on the high side. If you're looking for a neighborhood restaurant with some coffee offerings and a somewhat eclectic menu, it could be the place for you. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Uhhhh...AMAZING! We put our names in around 11AM on a Sunday and were able to be seated within an hour. I would recommend going before 11AM because going after that might put you at risk of near closing time. There is street parking available since it's in German Village. Very small little restaurant and this is my second time being here. It was hot in the restaurant though because I'm not sure if they have air conditioning, but there were fans on. We were seated by the windows which was nice. We ordered the egg sando with sausage, grits and greens, and a side of biscuits and gravy! We also ordered the cold brew and they bring out a little thing of creamer and sugar if you ask for it. The food came out pretty quick. The egg sando should be illegal for how good it looks. The eggs were so fluffy and it was a big sandwich! The grits and greens were alright. It came with a poached egg, but was kind of lacking flavor. Luckily there was kimchi in it to add an extra depth of flavors. The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Will be coming back in the future! read more

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This is just a warning that they must have changed management or the owners just stopped caring as the experience I had was nothing like what is described by reviews from a few years ago. Cold dry cinnamon roll for $9. Pimiento cheese scramble only a tiny bit better in taste but served with no presentation. Everything served in single use cardboard / plastic utensils. read more

Let me start off by saying the staff was AMAZING & provided great service. With that said... My honest review: This place is super small. I counted a total of six tables. Which isn't bad but I get why wait times might be long. Once seated the menu is pulled up via a QR. This is where I was a bit shocked. I come from Miami and even these prices shocked me. $29 for a skillet & $5 coffee. We opted to order two egg sandwiches, two sides, and two coffees... for a grand total of $79... for breakfast.. so although highly rated I'm not quite seeing the reasoning for the rating and prices are definitely high compared to other options locally. Once and done for me read more

This is my second time trying to try this place after all the great reviews people were telling me about! The first time we came around 11 and they were completely out of seats for the day, so given that we didn't wanna wait in the insane weekend lines, we just got our order to-go this time. The hype is real. I'm always a sucker for a fantastic biscuits and gravy, which was one of our favs from the place. The cheesy potatoes were also amazing - just the right amount of spicy to cut through all the fat from everything. The griddled cinnamon bun was less great but I think that's largely secondary to taking it to-go since it was a little cold and soggy by the time we got to it, so we'll definitely have to try that in-person next time. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Solid four stars for Skillet. For starters, the wait for a party of two was much shorter than I anticipated. When we joined the waitlist around noon on a Saturday, the kiosk displayed that there were 17 people in front of us, but somehow we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table. Biscuits and Gravy were good, especially the gravy. Griddled Cinnamon Roll was aided by a very sweet maple icing. Grits with cheese were very nice. Regarding the Cheesy Taters, the cheese curds definitely hit better than the fingerling potatoes for me. I added a scrambled egg to it for $2 which was a wise decision that helped the overall dish... as did a side of their house made hot sauce which seemed to be chipotle-based. The portions for everything were larger than I expected which helps from a value standpoint. Leftovers were inevitable! read more

This place is so incredibly good! I had the biscuits and gravy, which were incredible. My dad had a skillet with sweet potatoes, and my nephew the biscuits with root beer jam! My only regret, was not being able to finish my food. I cannot say enough good things about the service. We sat at the bar (no tables available) with a five year old, and the owner was our server and he was so accommodating and nice. My nephew was a bit rambunctious. Thank you for your kindness and wonderful hospitality. The place itself if small, but very cozy and comfortable. Next time I am in town, I hope to visit again. 10/10 on everything. read more

Very intimate little spot with tasty food! I feel like it was a bit overhyped and probably wouldn't wait long for a table again, but I'm glad we gave it a try! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, my friends and I were able to grab a table on Friday AM before work. Highly recommend trying to attend this place during an off beaten time or just be ready to wait for a bit since there isn't a bunch of seating. Even though they have smaller menu, I think there are options for everyone. I'm someone who prefers a savory over sweet breakfast which I think this place leans towards more savory options. I ordered the biscuits and gravy; the food was great. The sausage was lamb sausage, which I never had before but it was pretty tasty, it comes with eggs as well. You get to pick how you like them prepared and I went with scrambled. read more

Skillet - Biscuits and Gravy - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I hadn't been here in 12 years and it was great to return to this amazing restaurant. I was here for brunch and went for the biscuits and gravy. Wow, this was probably the best version I'd ever had: the biscuit, eggs and sausage gravy all had their own great flavors...it was almost overwhelming. I can't imagine how much salt went into making that plate of deliciousness! I also tried the grilled cinnamon roll, which was also very good...the seasonal fruit preserves were a nice touch. This place is small so I recommend arriving early and/or arriving with a small group. read more

Love this place! The menu changes daily based seasonal ingredient availability. They partner with local farmers and businesses to provide the freshest entrees. There are menu staples, like the biscuits and gravy, but they vary the ingredients based on what's available. I usually opt for takeout because they are typically very busy for brunch. The seating area is quite small, so there's usually a bit of a wait. Don't forget to try the Skillet hot sauce! read more

Skillet - Biscuits and gravy takeout. So, so good! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The service was amazing, our waiter was very nice and welcoming as well as patient. The vibe of this restaurant/cafe was very calm and rustic chic. It is a little smaller but that might just be because of how busy they are. I got the grilled cheese and apple pumpkin soup and it was amazing. I had never had apple pumpkin soup but it went very well with the grilled cheese and is more flavorful than regular tomato soup. My entire family loved what they got. We all tried each others and everyone liked what they got. My sisters and I got the Chais and they were the best we have ever had. I am not a fan of coffee so I just got a chai without the espresso but both kinds were very good and the presentation is amazing. We are from out of town but if we ever come back to Columbus, Ohio this will be at the top of our list to revisit. read more

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First time back to Skillet in a long time. My bad since i always enjoyed many good visits in the past. Glad to see they came out of Covid intact. We showed at 1230 on a Saturday and they were to close at 130. Plenty of time. Tables were available but not bussed. We asked a couple people about a table and after a few minutes they told us they were not serving any longer. No explanation. Thats it. No explanation, just seeya later. Is this what restaurants do now? read more

I'll be up front: we didn't end up eating here. However, there were a few things that prior to even getting the opportunity to sit down disappointed us... when you walk in you just enter your own info into an iPad and do not speak to any person. This was fine but the iPad doesn't send a confirmation text to confirm you are in line, so then I was worried I had miss entered my info, I went to ask someone who worked there (who was not doing anything, just standing there) and they seemed annoyed and like it was a dumb question. PSA: you only get a text once your table is ready! There is also not really anything around to go to while you wait... you pretty much have to loiter outside, which if it's not a nice day, is not enjoyable... Once I finally got my text saying it was our turn we were walking and they gave me literally TWO minutes to reply, after it had taken them over an hour to even give us any info via text to give a second text with what I thought was a pretty rude tone saying "It's your turn. Please come by or let us know if you are not coming." I can't rate the food, because again we didn't end up eating there but overall I was pretty disappointed... we were excited to eat there and the vibes were off from the get go.... As a heads up: it's super small and there's no place to wait or businesses around to meander. read more