Skillet has spoiled me. Erin M. and I-- we're dining and shopping buddies-- have long been fans of Northstar's emphasis on quick, fresh, and sustainable food... but turned off by the price. When Skillet quietly crept onto Columbus's dining scene? We have a new contender. The same emphasis on local and inventive but at a significantly more college budget friendly price point. With a menu changing on a weekly basis and well over ten visits now, it's tough to pinpoint a favorite item. Their brunch standouts are definitely their pancakes-- lemon ricotta as of last weekend-- and anything served with their scrumptious rosemary spiked biscuits. Their grits are also killer, smooth and creamy but punched up with a large handful of sharp cheese and some amazing smoked tomato sauce. More of a lunch person? Amazing sandwiches. From the frita, a burger made of beef and homemade chorizo and topped with fried egg, to their jerk pork burger with sweet, vinegary slaw, you cannot go wrong. The soups are also a steal at $3 per huge bowl on average. The pumpkin-black bean may be the best, heartiest I've ever eaten and totally got me through Ohio's chilly autumn. Really friendly service. Super reasonable. Ample street parking. Only downside? Next to no seating. This place is tiny. Stake out a spot early when they open for brunch-- but not until after you order, please!-- or try it during the quieter weekday lunch hours. Oh! And the proprietors have a food cart now! Check it out in the parking lot of O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Clintonville. read more

Skillet - Fingerling potatoes with rosemary and burnt ends. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Could not write an accurate review as I walked in at 11am with 4 tables open with no one waiting and was told their wait time was too long. Don't waste your time. read more

I returned for brunch, and the food was a million times better than what I had for dinner a couple years back when I first dined at Skillet. I came as part of a group of 8 on a Sunday morning, ad we came early enough (before 10) that we didn't have to wait too long...the line outside looked much crazier after we got seated. For my dish, I ordered the smoked chicken griddlecake, served with confit sweet potato, poached egg, and spicy Hollandaise. It reminded me of eggs benedict minus the English muffin, and it was a gorgeous dish. Only complaint was that it was a very small portion size considering the price, so I scarfed it down pretty quickly. My friend shared some of her gravy and biscuits dish with me since her portion was enormous, and that was pretty tasty as well. Since I wasn't satiated from my dish, my roomie and I shared a griddled cinnamon roll, served warm with brown butter caramel and maple string icing. I simply asked them to cut it in half, and it was just amazing. I don't think I would've been able to polish off the whole thing, so splitting this with someone else is perfect. Overall, this is now one of my fave places in Columbus. The waitress saw how clean my plate was and she joked that I had permission to pick up my plate and lick it as she cleared our dishes... read more

This was the final stop during a weekend of ferocious feasting in Columbus. We were nervous about going to Skillet lest the Easter brunch crowd overwhelm this diminutive establishment. Apparently, and much to our delight, all the churchgoers had filled up on the body and blood of Christ because we were seated with no wait at all right around noon. The meal got off to an inauspicious start when we scoured the somewhat concise menu for the corned beef hash we saw pictures of on Yelp. Alas, it was nowhere to be found. Fortunately, almost everything on the menu called out to us, so we persevered. We settled on the Hog & Hominy, Crispy Fingerlings, and the Lamb Sausage. I was a little nervous to try pork cheeks, but my GF agreed to hold my hand. It was amazing! And it went very well with the hominy and lamb sausage we cut up and added to the dish. The fingerlings were equally delicious, but we had to stop ourselves from devouring the whole plate in order to save some room for dessert. Our waitress told us the Salted Honey Pie was the best pie she's ever had, so we took her recommendation, but not without a huge grain of salt...I mean, she does work there after all. Suffice it to say, she was not being biased! This pie was out of this world good. It came with handmade vanilla bean whipped cream which was the perfect complement. Even the coffee was good and came in a fancy mug. We ate very well all weekend, but this final meal was both of our favorite. The restaurant is small and they don't take reservations, but you can call ahead when you're on your way and they'll put your name name down. read more

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I typically love skillet! The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is always very inviting and cozy. I live within walking distance (15min stroll) so we call ahead and leave our name as we are walking out the door. So we have minimal wait time upon arrival. They always have coffee outside for those waiting and the coffee is delicious. Why only 3 stars? The menu has no vegan options and no vegetarian options. In the past the kitchen has accommodated by taking the meat out of one of their dishes. But today I was told they couldn't do that. As a vegetarian I don't expect restaurants to have a bunch of options, but typically there is at least ONE option or they are willing to accommodate. Very disappointed today. read more

From all of the rave reviews, I should've made my first Skillet experience a brunch affair. But alas, scheduling conflicts meant postponing until dinner. I ordered the burger which was the highlight of our meal-- had some wonderful shiitake mushrooms. The side of "ramps" which appeared to be raisins and shredded carrots were a bit bland and felt deconstructed. My friend ordered the duck quesadillas which were a little on the soggy side and the side of charro beans were topped with too many pumpkin seeds. Eventually we gave up on picking them out. I would be willing to give Skillet another go-- and next time I'm in town, I'll be going for brunch! read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Not a good experience. The foul odor emanating from the kitchen area should have been a big red flag--probably a full grease trap. I ordered the "Roasted Chicken with Biscuits and Gravy" but received only biscuits and gravy. The server informed me that the chicken was "in the gravy"... At least I will get a much better meal for my money at Bob Evans, without the deceptive menu description. The server didn't offer to remove the item from the bill, and fomy part, I'll be happy to warn everyone to stay away and save their money for a better hole-in-the-wall. Here is the response from the owner, via Facebook Messenger: As a local small business owner, you should know that this type of public behavior benefits no one . Dick. You stay classy, Mr. Caskey. read more

This is an absolute gem! We were in Cbus looking for something off the beaten path and a bit out of the norm and we definitely found it. I was so excited and it did not disappoint. It is such a tiny place but we only waited for 10 minutes. The atmosphere is super cool and I was surprised the noise level wasn't out of control with it being so compact. Out waitress was so attentive and I lived how you could watch the chef work. I got the "lipstick on a pig". It was toasted bread with a breaded pan fried pork chop on top that had mild cheddar melted on it along with a fried egg and andouille gravy. It was superb. My companion had the andouille sausage biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were "bird's head" and absolutely delicious. We went crazy overboard and got a grilled cinnamon roll as well. It was the best I've ever had. Once they cut it in half and grilled it, it was like the best French toast. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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

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Amazing service. Scrumptious food. It seems like you can't go wrong whatever you order from here. Get the cider! It is soooooo good. read more

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Get the biscuits with F.R.O.G. & buy a jar to take home. Service was friendly and fast.

It's a great place for non traditional, style breakfast food. I'am sad that I've been missing out on this place for so long. I will be back read more

This place is always busy so I knew it had to be good but the smallness of the restaurant definitely hinders with the experience. Not only is it a long wait but once you get inside it is a pretty tight space. Luckily because of how small it is, they do move you through your meal pretty fast. I got a side of the biscuit and gravy ($6), the cinnamon roll ($7) and the OJ & fruit drink was either $11 or $13. Everything was good and the service was excellent. Only reason for the 3 star review was because of the wait time and lack of space inside. read more

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The best breakfast I have had in Columbus. Possibly the best breakfast I've ever had. Cute little place near German Village- we'll be back! read more

Skillet - Amazing Omlette at Skillet! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food is wonderful, waiting for it, not so much. Plan to get there as early as you can or have a snack in hand to nibble on while you wait. I did leave my phone # with them and they failed to call me as I walked around the somewhat cozy neighborhood. I came back and one of the servers was able to (almost literally) squeeze me in. The place is tiny. I only found this place because of the Yelp app. (shout out to all the developers!!!) If I'm back in the area, I'll try to have a repeat visit. read more

Skillet - Panna Cotta - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So, I've been trying to go to Skillet for several months now and I finally made it down today. I was prepared to hate on Skillet because I'm not a skinny jeans and plaid flannel wearing militant hipster locavore and the occasional review commenting on snooty service. I'm just a guy who likes good food and appreciates being treated well at restaurants. We showed up just after opening at around 11:30 on a Wednesday, thus eliminating a big complaint many have about long waits for seats and food. We ordered the Mac and Pulled Pork, Biscuits and Gravy (I forget the real name), Brown Sugar Coffee Cake and coffee.... Holy. Freakin'. Cow. As my wife said after her first bite of the Biscuits and Gravy, "This is ridiculous." The Mac and Pulled Pork was great as well. The pulled pork was not really necessary and I ended up eating around the meat. Despite this, every bite of both dishes was fantastic. The coffee cake was pretty darn good. The service was friendly as well. As is the usual for us, we couldn't finish our meal and are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to crack open our leftovers. read more

This place in German village is very cozy with great customer service. My husband & I were here for brunch. We got brown sugar cinnamon crumb cake & cheese taters as sides and yia yia's breakfast sandwich as main dish. The crumb cake was warm and has the perfect texture, unlike regular cheese taters deep fried in oil these are really unique with cheese & Brussels sprouts with right crisp, probably baked. The chicken sausage in yia yia's sandwich is very delicious, the eggs were perfectly cooked and served with nice bread. The only thing I wasn't happy is loads of butter in the sandwich but of course its tasty. read more

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Best brunch in Columbus! Always a creative menu with the freshest ingredients! HIGHLY recommend their cold brew- so tasty. This restaurant is tiny, so get there early or be prepared to wait, but it's located in such a cute part of Columbus hanging outside on a sunny day isn't the worst thing read more

Skillet - Sweet corn omelette with heirloom tomato salad - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great restaurant. Wonderful Food. At first we were not sure about staying because most of the menu was out of stuck and the place itself doesn't look very appealing from the outside. But I'm glad we stayed. We ordered omelets and pork chop with potato taters and corn bread. We also ordered an apple crumble cake which was amazing!!! The service was also very good YOYo was an excellent server very patient with us and very nice. She gave us a lot of options and made our stay wonderful! I will definitely go back and try whatever was out of stock because I know it will be delicious too. read more

After being frozen solid at the Hot Chocolate 15K our group decided to come over and have some breakfast on a Sunday. I ordered the Goetta Hash and a side order of a biscuit and gravy. I am very full and satisfied at the moment! I've not had biscuits and gravy since I was a kid. I have been under the impression that I didn't like it and I couldn't of been more wrong!! Biscuits are grilled and the gravy was spectacular. Skillet isn't a very big place and their tagline of "Rustic. Urban. Food." perfectly describes the experience. I love the neighborhood it is located in and would highly encourage anyone in the area to come in and grab a bite. read more

Skillet - Goetta Hash, biscuit and gravy, OJ and coffee were all on point. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good was great, serves was excellent! Highly recommend this place for breakfast, great food!

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Skillet is amazing. It is worth the hunt for parking in German Village. It is worth the wait outside (in the snow for me.) It is worth the price. My BF and I started out Valentine's Day with an early breakfast at Skillet. We got there around 9, but we waited outside for about 20 minutes before being seated. Once we were inside, we ordered a griddled cinnamon roll to split. He got the lamb chorizo biscuits and gravy, and I had smoked brisket poutine. Both of our meals were out of this world. My brisket was tender but still had some burnt end pieces that I loved. My BF thought the biscuits were perfectly baked and the gravy was unique and delicious. The cinnamon roll was warm, buttery and crunchy around the edges that were on the griddle. The potatoes in my poutine were perfectly cooked and seasoned really well. Honestly, we were both kind of speechless after our meal. We had been to Skillet for lunch before and had a good experience, but I feel that breakfast is where they really stand out. The whole experience was outstanding, and I can't wait to go back and try more of their ever-changing menu. By far my favorite breakfast in Columbus. read more

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Let start saying that this place is amazing!!! I've been there a couple of times. I must admit the wait for a table is crazy, but its just because the place is so good that became popular. This is the kind of place that I will pick things that are adventurous. Come on!!! Who come to restaurants like this to just order a regular omelet or something simple! Definitely, having an open mind about choosing dishes like the pork belly and grits or other elaborated dishes pays well. Service is great. Dessert yum yum yum i'll be posting pictures later!! read more

The most amazing brunch experience we've had in years. The wait staff was very engaging and the breakfast was some of the best we've had in years! We will definitely be back. Two thumbs way up! read more

Two of my friends and I came here on a Saturday for lunch. The wait was about 45-50 minutes so we walked around German Village with the trees in bloom. The place was much smaller on the inside than we thought which accounted for the long wait. It was obvious that they were very efficient though, clearing tables immediately and getting people inside. We all ordered a a griddled cinnamon bun to share and I got the maple-sage sausage gravy and biscuits. Everything came out within minutes. The cinnamon bun was big enough for the three of us to share, covered in syrup and powdered sugar. It was so worth $7, soft and sweet and the griddled sides added the perfect crunch. One of my friends ordered a crab omelet. The omelet and the eggs on the biscuits were cooked perfectly. The crab was in a creamy mixture with onions and sprouts. The biscuits were soft and covered in gravy. They also make their own chipotle hot sauce which I covered my biscuits in. Everything was so delicious and the employees were all so nice and helpful. Definitely recommend for brunch! read more

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

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Wow what an adventure First time here. Quite the experience. Pouring down rain, lots of road construction, parked 3 blocks and walked with broken umbrella. Signed in and waited (Saturday am very busy) Walked in. Relatively small space but quite filled. Ordered fresh orange juice and hot chai tea. Tried to order milk but they were out. We ordered cheese blintzes, chicken apple sausage, pimento cheese omelette, lamb sausage, and grilled cinnamon roll. As we waited, we guesstimate the final bill. If you don't normally eat mid tier breakfast, be prepared for sticker shock. Ours was about $50. Oh and high ceiling, small space, full seats, soundtrack, a bit in the noisy level. Out comes the food. If my eyes could have rolled back in my head, they would have. Every thing was so delicious. Best meal of 2018. Blintzes so delicate, omlette so fluffy. But cheese fillings were perfect. Chicken apple sausage savory and just a touch of sweet. Lamb and fig sausage smokey and eathy. And the grilled cinnamon roll...out if this world lightly sweet. Our server did a superb job helping us. read more

Skillet - lfiguring it all out - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Adorable, little gem we found while staying for the weekend in Columbus! There was a lot of hype about this place and it held up to just those standards! We stopped in for brunch on Saturday and it was pleasantly busy. Luckily with just the two of us we were able to snag a table quickly. The space isn't large, so it's definitely not a place for a large group. The interior was cute and simple with exposed brick walls, classic tables and metals chairs. I loved that they source everything local! There menu rotates frequently so you are always in for something different. Our waiter, who appeared to be in charge, was fantastic. He knew every detail of the menu and took awesome care of us! We started off with coffee, which was strong and served in adorable mugs. Then for our entrees we got the biscuits and gravy and an omelette which came with an apricot glaze with nuts and golden raisins. I was a little nervous about the combo, but it was amazing! I would love to return if I am in town to try more of their unique dishes. If you are in town, check this place out! read more

Amazing breakfast! Love this place. They have an always changing menu that is sourced with local ingredients. Everything is super fresh, which is why there is always a wait and it's a bit pricy for breakfast. Everything on the menu is good here. Their breakfast potatoes, sausage, fratata, and cinnamon role are all bomb! I highly recommend this place! read more

I can't believe that it's taken me so long to leave a review for Skillet. I've been a fan of this place for years. I've tried most of the items on their menu and I have never be disappointed. They say that they use fresh, seasonal ingredients when possible and for me, that quality is evident in the food. This is not an inexpensive meal for breakfast/brunch/lunch but I have always felt it was worth it. However, that does mean that they can run out of items from time-to-time, which can be frustrating. This is a small place; so waits can be long -- like among one of the longest waits for brunch for a restaurant in Columbus. It's been a while since I've been so this may not be the case anymore, but they offer coffee for dollar for those who are waiting. I get it, but that always felt a bit ungracious to me. That being said, Skillet has always been on the brunch list as long a the weather is good enough for an outdoor wait! read more

A great selection of drinks for brunch and amazing food. I loved the "little bit of this and that" menu so I could try a lot of different things. They're grits were wonderful- who would think of seasoning with a bay leaf!? Definitely worth visiting if your in Columbus. read more

Great first time visit....Excellent service, clean environment, good food, and a nice vibe!!!!!!! read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Biscuits and Gravy...I absolutely LOVE biscuits and gravy being from the south, and it's one of my favorite comfort dishes. When I heard about Skillet, their high reviews, and the fact that they had an andouille sausage and duck gravy biscuit I knew I had to try them out. I walked in around 2 pm on a Friday and didn't have to wait. I ordered my food, and it came out lightning fast- my best guess would be 6 or 7 minutes. The first bite was heavenly! The biscuit was so flaky and buttery, and it was definitely the star of the show. The scrambled eggs topping the biscuits were piping hot and pretty good but nothing special. The gravy itself was very flavorful and went perfectly with the biscuits; my only complaint is that for being "andouille sausage and smoked duck" gravy, there was almost no meat in the actual gravy. I much prefer a decent amount of meat and would've really liked more smoky flavor from the duck or to really get a taste of the andouille. This complaint is probably just me being a biscuits and gravy elitist, however, and overall I would still say the dish was fantastic. The servers were very friendly, and although the menu prices are just a tad high, the food definitely delivered. read more

Skillet - Biscuits with Smoked Duck and Andouille Sausage Gravy - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It was a struggle to wake up early knowing i had to make the drive down to skillet and possibly wait in line for an hour. But "with great challenges come great reward" and boy was that true today! We pulled up and secured a parking spot right in front of the place. We walked in put our name on the waiting list and went outside to have some coffee. We found a bench right outside and sat enjoying the cool sunny weather drinking a cup of Jo'. Right as we finished our coffee our table was ready, there couldn't have been more perfect timing. We went inside and had to get the cinnamon bun we have heard so much about from the other yelpers! We were not disappointed soft, flakey and warm on the inside but caramelized, hard, and crusty that tasted like it had been seared on the outside. I had the shrimp and grits which had 4 good sized shrimp swimming in cheesy grits topped with sweet crab and corn! My boyfriend got the chili cheese omelette and thought it was good although I forgot to tell him about the homemade hot sauce and I do not think I will ever hear the end of it! Skillet started our college football Saturday with a BANG and I highly recommend a trip! It's worth it! read more

Skillet - Shrimp and grits and chili cheese omelette. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This restaurant is without question among the top five in the city. As a chef and owner of my own restaurant... And sharing the same commitment to quality and execution that they do... I can tell you that without any doubt this place is the benchmark for quality, freshness, and flavor. Patrick is an absolute genius only to be outmatched by the personality and smile of his beautiful wife CeCe. This is an absolute must visit for people who enjoy exceptional and unique cuisine. read more

I can see why this place gets such rave reviews! Had a lovely lunch here on a gorgeous day. We sat in a booth by the window, and the area is so cute. We got there at the tail end of lunch. I felt kinda bad, because the staff weren't very subtle about the fact that they closed in 40 mins. Our server was super nice though, and full of personality. We got out of their hair before closing time, because we're not assholes. You know the type... First of all- their raspberry iced tea is the sweet nectar of whatever god you believe in. We tried the cheese omelet. Perfectly cooked,fluffy yet cheesy. We both loved the micro greens on top. If the fried potatoes with cheese curds and ramps are on the menu you must order them! One of the best things I've had in C-bus. There was only one side order of biscuits & gravy so I snatched those up. Not your traditional style, but delicious. Love this place. read more

Skillet - Side order of biscuit & gravy, fingerlings with ramps and cheese curds, cheese omelette. So excited! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Let me first say that yes there will probably be a long wait when you come to this place but it's totally worth it! Oh my gosh the food here is incredible. I love that they change the menu often so you're kind of forced to try something new each visit. During my most recent brunch visit, I got their version of "steak and eggs." Wow is all I can say. It was so delicious and so different from any other steak and eggs I had ever tried. I don't think they serve alcohol at this place which kind of disappointed me at first but the food definitely made up for it. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is my favorite brunch spot in Columbus. We ordered shrimp and grits. The dish included 5 large delectable shrimp and a hefty portion of grits. Our waiter was eager to assist and knowledgeable of the menu items. I highly recommend. Be sure to come hungry. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We have been to skillet 2 times . Both times our breakfast has been imaginative ad tasty. We have always been impressed. Make sure all of your party is present when your on the waiting list . It's a small place with limited seating. The wait it worth it. read more

the farm to table concept comes to life at this off the beaten path restaurant. The perfect combo of fresh ingredients married with owners/chefs that know how to cook. the omelette was perfectly fluffy and seasoned. The Duck Confit was tasty - not greasy, plus its special take on Poutine (fingerling instead of fries) was yummy! The service was excellent. The server was friendly, personable and knew the menu - she easily helped me with my gluten allergy. You can have amazing food, but if the service is average or poor, it ruins the experience. Here, it made everything all the more special. Living in LA there is no shortage of excellent, foodie-style restaurants and The Skillet would not only fit in, but stand out. P.S. BEST homemade hot sauce! read more

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It's clear that the chef thinks about what s/he wants to serve. The quality is amazing, the creativity is flowing, and the results are delicious. read more

We're in town visiting and Skillet kept coming up on the best breakfasts list- so we had to try! The menu changes based on availability of ingredients from what I hear- so each day has a unique menu. We had the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Crumb Cake to start- golly, this was great. There's we're only a few left at 930 when we ordered. It was served warm with ooey gooey buttery goodness. Then we had the Farmstead Cheese Omelet with a side of Cheese Taters- so much cheese. The corn salad on the omelet was great. The space is very small but they got us in and out in a matter of a half hour- which was completely no expected but great. Highly recommend! read more

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