Had brunch Saturday and was not disappointed. We called ahead to avoid a long wait. The cheese blintzes were perfectly creamy. I had fish and grits with very tender fish and cheesy grits. I understand why this is such a popular place. read more

We were looking for a great spot for brunch near downtown C-bus, and boy did we find one! I can't believe we only had to wait 10 minutes for a table based on what I'm reading from other Yelpers. I didn't know the menu changed daily until I got there, which threw me for a loop; but the daily menu makes this restaurant even more impressive. We had IMPECCABLE service! We started with a sweet treat, the brown sugar crumble coffee cake. No exaggeration here: it was the best coffee cake I've ever had. Warm and crumbly and amazingly decadent. After our delicious sugar coma, we plowed into a delicious meal. I had the Steak and Eggs, which was so unique. The egg was cooked perfectly, but the real treat was the delicious gruyere cake underneath. My girlfriend had the biscuits and gravy--seriously killer! Such a great brunch for us at Skillet! read more

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I am confused about this place. The photos in yelp certainly didn't match what was on their menu today and part of the decision to try this place was based on those pictures. For example, there is a photo of Huevos rancheros with cow tongue, steak and eggs, and so on.. and none of that was on the menu today. We went there on Wednesday morning because we knew it would be the only possible chance of getting in without waiting. They have a very small dining area, which explains why there is always a one to two-hour wait on the weekends...BUT what I don't understand is who waits that long for such a limited menu? There was nothing on the menu that I liked except the cinnamon roll. They do not serve fountain drinks and the coffee was $3.50...really? I don't know if the Wednesday menu is different from what is offered on the weekend, but today was a total disappointment and we were not told about any specials or off-menu items. read more

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I want to give this place a five stars, but they ran out of their biscuits and gravy (which is apparently their best menu item). I got something else and it was good, but everyone else enjoyed their food. The dessert was good as well, and the coffee was spot on. I was disappointed, but oh well it happens. read more

First of all, our server was AMAZING. I loved him and would gladly give him 10 stars if we could rate like that. However, when I went with friends from out of town, they must have had a sewage leak or something disgusting because the smell inside the cafe was pure raw sewage. It was so hard to ignore. Usually if a place smells musty you get used to it, but this was beyond that. My other issue was my food. A friend and I both got the cheese blintzes, and we both agreed they were on the border of flavorless and offensive. I actually vomited when I got home, they made me sick. Perhaps the strong odor in the restaurant should have been a warning sign. read more

I've had Skillet bookmarked for years & finally got a chance to try it earlier this month. We stopped in around 8:30 or 9 on a Sunday and got right in (there were several open tables too), which was surprising since almost every review mentions a wait. But, if it was warmer, German Village is a cute neighborhood to wander if you had to wait. The restaurant is cute, rustic, quaint, and intimate. It had a very cool vibe and we enjoyed it. Since they change their menu daily (I'm pretty sure, with the exception of a few staples), we took some time to make decisions, but also enlisted the help of our server, who was really helpful. We ended up splitting the biscuits & gravy (the one with eggs) and the cheese blintzes. Both were amazing! The biscuits were lightly toasted on a griddle (Which I love!), perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, and a delicious, salty gravy that had a variety of pork in it. The blintzes were sweet, creamy, and came with a delicious sauce and peach preserve. I'm not typically a sweet breakfast person, so I'm glad we were sharing, otherwise it would've been too much for me. The only drawback to the experience was my husband got a warm eggnog to drink and it took quite a while (the server did check in & say he was the first warm milk drink of the day and their machine wasn't warmed up). Randomly - we also both appreciated their point of sale system- ipads- that allowed the server to cash us out at the table, saving some waiting that can happen when having to print checks, drop off, wait for pick up, and delivery again. read more

Skillet nearly earned 4 stars from me, mainly due to the fact that: 1. They had some golden 80's jams playing while we were there 2. They got our food to us super fast on a weekday, we were in and out in no time 3. Their food had a unique but tasty spin Sadly, we don't plan on coming back just because we had to drop $40 bucks on two entrees and one cinnamon roll that didn't quite merit the cost. A lifetime of visiting breakfast places has taught me that your entree should either be huge or it should include a side of bacon or pancakes or toast, etc. Skillet gave us neither and charged even more for it. We ordered their most popular items (Chorizo biscuits and gravy, Huevos Rancheros, Grilled Cinnamon Roll) and they were all good but left you wanting slightly more at the same time. The cinnamon roll just needed some more icing to be transcendent, the Biscuits and Gravy just needed a side of bacon or pancakes to balance it out, the Huevos Rancheros looked so lonely all on its own. The portion sizes (with the cinnamon roll included) were good enough. We ate good food and left Skillet feeling full but empty at the same time. If cost is of no concern to you, then sure, I recommend trying Skillet. Otherwise, I suggest you look elsewhere for a delicious breakfast that earns the price. read more

Outstanding!! The only downside was the size of the restaurant. But, come at the right time and you won't be disappointed. The food was amazing and service just as good. We ordered the butter cake, feta and tomato omelette which was delicious! I had never tasted an omelette like that and it did not disappoint. My daughter ordered the chorizo biscuits and gravy and she loved it! We came back the next week and they were closed. What a bummer - we will be back and highly recommend. read more

Wow -- just fantastic food here! My wife describes the cinnamon rolls as "heaven on a plate."

One word: YAAAAASSSSS! Eat here. Treat yourself. Just be prepared to be flexible. Maybe don't go for brunch at 10 am on a weekend. The food will Be just as good at 8 am or at noon. Always get the baked goods - buttery and delicious. Everything here is made with high quality ingredients, so it's really hard to make a bad choice. Just do us all a favor and don't linger. If you want a leisurely breakfast, stay home and have eggs in your pjs. At this place, please eat, enjoy, and leave so everyone waiting outside can join the rapture of Skillet. read more

Enjoyed Skillet a lot! I had the vegetarian huevos rancheros and it was better than I expected. Full of flavor and interesting ingredients. Our waiter was super nice. Only thing is we were a bit rushed to leave but I can understand as the space is very small and there was a long wait outside. read more

Skillet - Huevos rancheros - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good food, just very busy with a long wait! They were running out of things by 11:30 so I would recommend showing up early for a seat. The pot roast poutine was reallly good! Would recommend read more

Not recommended for large groups. The space is quite small. I'd suggest calling ahead as you may encounter a long wait time on the weekends. The burger was great. It might have been one of the best burgers I've had in Columbus. read more

Small restaurant with about a dozen tables; you can call ahead and put your name on the waitlist. Cheese blintzes = BAE. They were life-changingly good, sweet little pillows of ricotta covered in strawberry. One of the best breakfasts I've ever eaten. Also had a giant fluffy cinnamon roll, and a glass of OJ in a PINT GLASS for $4, y'all. I live in Chicago, and last time I went out for brunch I wondered how I spent $8 on basically a shot glass of juice, so I was feeling hashtag blessed and highly favored with this citrusy surprise. Excellent food and affordable prices - go to Skillet! read more

Skillet - Cheese blintzes were life changing. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Skillet has been like a home for me. During the Covid-19 era, I've been ordering takeouts and believe me that Covid-19 never affected their quality of food but just their delivery time. read more

I just LOVE this place. It's small place and there's usually a long wait which is worth it for me. That's how much I like their food. They change their menu all the time so check their website for current selection on the menu. They sell out some of the stuff on their menu early so make sure you don't go there starving read more

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I freaking love brunch. Alas, I rarely get out for it because my friends are all night people. My old college pal was visiting and I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to finally check out C-bus's most lauded brunch spot. We got there early because I had heard tale of the lines and long wait times. We only waited about 15 minutes to be seated. The place is very small, reminiscent of restaurants in larger cities. People in Columbus may not be used to such tight quarters, but I like it like that. The menu is seasonal and different each week and even day to day. That kind of innovation will keep me coming back, just to see what kind of new stuff they can cook up each season! I got the autumn sausage omelette. It was stuffed with so much delicious stuff: fennel sausage, onions, cheese and sweet potatoes. My friend got the huevos rancheros with pork. The meat was super tender and tasty. Even the coffee was great. Bold without being burnt or bitter. Everything tasted so fresh and perfect without being pretentious and over the top. The only thing I missed was a good Bloody Mary or mimosa. Still worthy of five stars! read more

Oh, man. This was my first visit to Skillet and it did not disappoint. I was surprised at how tiny this restaurant is. It probably seats about 20 people, so you may very well have to wait. The only real cons here are the lack of seating and the price tag. We had two breakfasts, two coffees and a croissant and it came to $40. Ouch. Was it well worth it, though? Heck yes. I honestly don't know what my com padre had, but she said it was excellent. Let me tell you a small word picture about my Andouille Sausage Biscuits & Gravy, though (yes, every one of those words deserves to be capitalized). I just got back from North Carolina where I had biscuits and gravy cooked by an honest-to-goodness southerner. They were excellent. Yet, something called to me about this dish on Skillet's menu. I ordered and patiently waited. After a little bit, a dish appeared on the counter by the kitchen. I could barely see it, but saw that it was piled high and had some sort of gravy involved. I said to my wife Mabel*, I says, "Boy, I hope that's mine." And it was. It was two (I think) giant biscuits which were full and flavorful yet light and fluffy piled high with scrambled egg and smothered in rich sausage gravy. Holy crap, guys. No kidding. This was the best thing I've eaten in a long time. Next time I would get a cinnamon roll instead of the croissant. The croissant was good, but the cinnamon rolls looked a-ma-zing. I'll definitely be back to Skillet when I have the opportunity. * - Wife's name not actually Mabel, 'cause, nobody's named that anymore. But this fit the story better. read more

I visited Skillet for the first time this morning with a group of Yelpers for a UYE. Standing out front for a half hour at 10am, my first impression of Skillet was "no food is worth a wait this long in the cold." The cold prompted a quick tip to "bring gloves," something I neglected to do. While we stood waiting, two empty, unused firepits were a popular topic of conversation. Eventually, our name was called and we made our way inside. The interior is very small, the seating very limited. As such, our group of seven was unable to sit together. No big deal, we came to eat; chit-chat was a complimentary side. Matt W and I saddled up to a two-seater in the corner and began pouring over the menu. The menu featured standard breakfast comfort food like biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash and omelettes, but with creative ingredients like sweet potato, roasted beets (shout out to Schrute Farms!) and cranberry beans. I ordered the sweet potato and green chile folded egg omelette with a side of biscuits and a coffee. The coffee, which was a single origin, Guatemalan, French roast, was probably the best I've had outside of a cafe, and the omelette mixed flavors that were both surprising and irresistible. Truth be told, the highlight of the meal might have been the bite of grits with smoked tomato pan gravy Matt W. let me sample. When I return, I will definitely order a side of those for myself. So the food was great. But how was the rest of the experience? Well, the service was a-ok, but nothing spectacular. The decor had a few clashing themes going on, and I think they should re-focus it a bit. I'm thinking particularly of some flashier bric-a-brac that didn't contrast well with other "rustic"-themed items. I get the idea is probably to highlight the theme of "rustic urban," but the place is urban by default, it's really the "rustic" that needs showcased. The music was semi-fitting, but off-putting. The only thing missing was the Sunny 95 station identification. The restrooms are located through the kitchen. That's a bit tacky and potentially dangerous on one hand, but somewhat welcome on the other. It's a cool excuse to catch a glimpse at what goes on in the kitchen, but I've worked in many a kitchen...not somewhere the uninitiated really belong during a busy shift. Overall, I had a really good final impression, although I don't think I would wait that long in the cold again. The distance will keep me from becoming a regular, but I could see going here on special occasions or if I'm trying to show out-of-towners some of the unique offerings of Cbus. read more

Holy cow this place is great. My boyfriend and I are on a brunch kick and we had skillet on our list to check out. Boy am I glad that we did. We ordered the French toast and andouille sausage gravy & biscuits. They were so fresh and the gravy was so savory. A must have. The French toast was very different- they had some peppercorn in the dish but it complemented well. Nice twist. We also got the potato hash with asparagus. After we ate my boyfriend ordered the strawberry pie to go. We opened the box to take a peek and it just looked so good that we couldn't wait to get home to eat it. He was smiling ear to ear ha-ha! One thing I wish they had- Bloody Mary's or mimosa ... Unfortunately they don't have their liquor license :-( event without the drinks we will definitely be back again. read more

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I am ashamed of how long it took me to write this review... I can unabashedly say that I love Skillet. I love the people in the kitchen, I love the food, I love the atmosphere. There are a few kinks still getting worked out, like table arrangement and counter vs. table ordering, but as any new restaurant they have a few growing pains. The last time I was in they had started table service, and I hope in time this will prove to give better service to diners and make everyone happy. I am willing to overlook these little things and continue to support a local establishment that I hope will be around long after I am gone. Simple, well executed, flavourful American cooking with a twist. I have never had a bad dish off of the menu. I especially love their house made soups, and their inventive pancakes. Breakfast, Lunch, it doesn't matter, there are always options on their ever changing menu that please even the picky eaters among my circle of friends. Bored with North Star for brunch on the weekends? Please, go on and give Skillet a try. Recently they have been doing food cart service in the evenings in the Clintonville/North Campus area. Follow these guys on Twitter and Facebook to find out where the food cart will be. Two wishes for the future: building expansion or a move to a larger space, and extended hours. At times this place gets packed, and though the wait isn't normally terrible, more tables and expanded hours would make even more people ardent Skillet fans. read more

Ever have one of those Sunday mornings where you just want to relax and decompress with a hearty breakfast while reading a book? That was today, but I ended up getting so frustrated I had to share the experience. ------------- Me: Can I please have the biscuits and sausage gravy, and can I substitute a different side to replace the scrambled eggs listed on the menu? Server: They take up most of the dish, so I don't think you want to do that. Me: (not even addressing the fact that scrambled eggs shouldn't be "most" of a biscuits and gravy order) So, is there a different side I can have? Server: I don't think you want to do that. How about the Huevos Rancheros (clearly his detective skills didn't pick up that I probably don't like eggs)? Me: I don't want that. How about the biscuits and gravy? Server: Why don't you try the...? Me: No thanks. Server: Or how about the...? Me: No, I don't want those things. I've been craving biscuits and gravy and that's why I'm here. Can I just have that? Server: Ok, how about if we substitute potatoes. Me: Perfect. And can you please make sure they don't put the potatoes on top of the biscuits and gravy? Server: Sure [only a very short time later(!), my food was ready] Server: (As he's about to set down the plate) They put the potatoes on top. Is that ok? Me: No, I didn't want them on top, which is why I asked you to make sure they don't do that (this happened once at another restaurant, so I thought I'd be clever and plan ahead with my order) Server: I didn't think they would put them on top, so I didn't request them not to be on top. Me: (looking at two biscuits only half-covered with gravy) And can you please ask for some extra gravy? Server: Ok [only a short time later, my food arrived] Me: Is that considered extra gravy? Server: No, that's a regular portion. Me: Ok, but I asked for some extra gravy. Server: Yeah, but that's how it comes. Besides, I didn't know how much extra you wanted. If you wanted a lot more, it would probably cost extra. Me: So, even though I requested it, you just decided to ignore it? Server: Well, that's how it comes. It's the same portion every time to control food costs. Me: Ok, but I asked for extra gravy. If you needed me to pay extra for it, that's something I can do, but we didn't even talk about that. Sever: I can see if I can get some more. How much do you want...it might be an extra charge? Me: Whatever you need to do to get me extra gravy, please do. [The server brought out a tiny ramekin of gravy] -------- That was the most irritating breakfast I've had in while. Never mind the fact that other from-scratch places in town give heaping portions of extra gravy when I request it (at no extra cost, btw), I felt like I was having a Candid Camera moment. When I (a former server; someone who eats out seven days a week; someone who considers 20% to be a baseline tip) feel like I have to argue and fight to get what I want, the gravy train has completely gone off the tracks. read more

Throughout my travels I've found that there's nothing more comforting than breakfast. Whether it's jet lag, being fatigued from a long car ride or suffering from homesickness, a comforting meal can, on so many occasions, serve as the perfect elixir to what your travelling soul craves. On my latest jaunt away from home, I came to Skillet on a very highly recommended tip. The inside of Skillet was comfort personified. The decor, best described as bluegrass southern hospitality meets a modern take on a haven for relevantly seasonal food. In Skillet, I found plenty of something that every aspiring eatery can take away from as a learning experience as to what truly makes a great restaurant..... Comfort: The place is homey inside. Boasting a smallish room in a renovated house, the dining area can seat a max of around 30. Playing over the speakers at an indiscreet level was appropriate music that seemed to compliment the theme well. Knowledgeable and professional waitstaff: The service was friendly and plenty accommodating. Menu concept: On this occasion we came for a Sunday brunch. Everything on the menu seemed inspired and passionate. The fact that the menu is ever-changing also provides the simple fact that the chef here is never satisfied and open minded. Excellent food: The technique and application of each dish and ingredient worked perfectly. Seasonally fresh, creative and complex, yet familiar. We were each blown away with our meals. I had the biscuits and gravy smothered in a brown gravy and country ham. While I was unsure how ham would work instead of the typical sausage, I completely understood after eating. And after seeing the house made sticky buns come out of the kitchen, we decided to get an order to go. Gooey, fresh, hot and grilled. Woah. Excellent doesn't even begin to describe it. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Skillet. If I was a local, I'd be proud to call this my own. There's no denying the magic coming out of the kitchen. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town. read more

Now THIS IS FOOD!! When I first arrived, I drove up and thought to myself "Man, street parking?! I'm never gonna find a spot!" But I sure did! Relatively close I might add. There isn't a lot of parking, but there's also not a lot of seating so it works out pretty well! It was pretty friggin' cold outside and we weren't that prepared to wait in it, but thanks to the little chimneys they had going, I stayed nice and toasty while we waited for a table to open up. One of the employees came outside and gave us free coffee while we waited! What a treat! And it was good coffee too! : ) Finally, a table opened up and we stepped into a small, cute, friendly dining room. I reviewed the menu and had one of the hardest times deciding what I wanted to eat. The menu, though not bogged down with a hundred different things, is relatively small. But everything on it sounds so amazing you'll want to order it all! (I should totally do that some time, it would be the best ever!!) I finally decided on the slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich. It came with a small oat and grain salad on the side which was FANTASTIC! It was time to take my first bite into my sammich. The moment that juicy pork hit my tongue I was in flavor paradise! It was cooked to perfection! I devoured every bite on my plate and helped finish off a giant grilled cinnamon roll (Cinnabon, eat your heart out! This roll can beat yours any day!) I will definitely be back to enjoy some more amazing food, atmosphere and friendly conversation! Skillet, please don't ever change! read more

I went there for lunch today. And I ordered the stinky-cheese omelet. The omelet was almost perfect (no brown areas) and it came with a perfect biscuit. I asked the waiter if they had any jelly and they didn't but he did offer honey, which I accepted. But when I asked for lemon for my water, he said they didn't have any, because they're not grown locally. Huh?? Well, how about that coffee and tea you serve? Last I heard they don't have any coffee plantations in Ohio either. And how about the brussel sprouts they put on my omelet? You don't get those year round in Ohio. Dumb, dumb! Anyway, my food was good but there wasn't all that much to choose from so it's not likely to be a regular stop for me. read more

Go here! No really, go here now!! Well, maybe wait until they're open, but go!! It's a wonderful, tiny little place that only opens for a few dinners and weekend brunch, and is worth whatever wait they may put you through. Our order included a pistachio croissant with vanilla whipped cream (pretty darn good), an omelet of sausage, cheese, caramelised onions and a few other yummy inclusions (amazing - unreal - perfect), the salmon dish (a bit undercooked for my liking, and the gooey goodness underneath was an 8 of 10, only suffering from a bit less flavour than it could have had), and the french toast (UNNNreal). Coffee was pretty good - not amazing, but nothing to avoid for sure. The amazing had so many things I would have ordered - or will order in the future - with more time and appetite. The price is right for the very high quality of food, as well. Don't expect to linger for hours over fine dishes - this is an in-and-out experience and they want to turn the tables over quickly given the very few hours they're actually open. Don't worry, though - you won't feel rushed - it's just a naturally quick experience with quick service times and a bit of an urban feel. Soak it up while in town - certainly on my top-3 list for Columbus food and drink! read more

One of the best breakfast places in this town. Get here before 9 and you won't have much of a wait, after 9 expect to stand in line, though they do have coffee while you wait. You can't go wrong with any of the menu items and their menu changes seasonally. The best are their seasonal omelettes, the potatoes, and the cinnamon coffee crumb cake, absolutely delish. read more

Skillet - Omelette, potatoes and bacon, oh so good!! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

*********WARNING******** DO NOT show up and expect a table a half hour before closing. Today, at our first time eating here, we watched on as a couple was turned away at 1:30 (it closes at 2) - rather rudely. They said this has happened twice before and the were given a card and turned away. For real. No ifs, ands or sorrys- don't show up "late"- as in a half our before "closing". We got there at 12:50 and got a seat around 1:20- the other people waiting on the list- TURNED AWAY. Half the menu was sold out. I got the "last" of the leek and potato hash. It was not great. Didn't even pick up on the leeks flavor wise, the eggs over done and the potatoes were pretty much just boiled. However, my husband got the fried green tomato BLT and it was FABULOUS. BE CAREFUL of the unmarked "HOT sauce" - we like hot - it was NUCULAR. The waiter even joked that he can't even eat it and that someone thought it was ketchup and put it all over their food and then had to eat it. As in "haha- you idiot". Not "sorry about the hot sauce from hell that looks like ketchup that is unmarked and here is a new plate because we care about our customers". SO a word to SKILLET. Kick up the flavor in your potato leek hash and then give yourselves a kick in the pants for being ASS HOLES. read more

Skillet is the best breakfast in Columbus. Be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. My party of 3 waited for 52 minutes on a Saturday. However, they do offer complimentary cafe brioso coffee while you wait -another reason they rank high. The long wait was quickly forgotten after getting inside. The space is very small. Maybe 30 seat capacity, hence the long wait times. All exposed brick interior and a semi-open kitchen. The menu is very impressive. Seasonal ingredients. High skill techniques employed in the dishes. I actually struggled to pick my dish, due to so many solid choices. I ended up selecting the Urban Breakfast which featured an outstanding croissant filled with ham and Gruyere, with ramp butter. The rest of my tables dishes were also of high caliber. Whoever is running the food program really knows what they are doing. The food is some of the highest quality I've had in a long time in Columbus. I will not hesitate to come back and dine again. Absolutely recommend dining here. read more

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Needed to find a brunch for a Saturday morning and turned to YELP as I often do to find where my husband and I wanted to try. I had never even heard of Skillet until we read the reviews! After looking up the menu we headed to Skillet. Really the only negative is the street parking! Its a cute, intimate place that couldn't seat 30 if they tried. The music was amazing and chill, I felt they stole my ipod... a mixture of Sinatra, Jason Mraz, Etta James, Norah Jones... great stuff. The Cinnamon rolls were not on the menu, so I asked our server about them... Apparently you have to know to order them now!! So we ordered Cinnamon rolls, sausage biscuits and gray with scrambled eggs on top and a side of fingerling potatoes. My husband got a coffee. The biscuits and gray were slightly spicy due to the chorizo, but excellent! The potatoes were seasoned well! Skillet has its own hot sauce, which my husband put on every bite and loved. It is quite spicy because by the end of the meal he was a bit flushed but said it was worth it!! The Cinnamon rolls were to die for!!!!! So glad I had read about them on here. Our bill came to 20.43 which is great for brunch! I will visit again soon! read more

Locally sourced food? Check. Highly attentive wait staff? Check. Warm, inviting environment? Check. A line outside most of the time because the locals know it's that good? Check. All telltale signs of a great restaurant. This tiny morning eatery has some of the best simple, yet complex fare you're going to find for breakfast or brunch in the Columbus area. With an inviting and interesting interior that looks into their partially open kitchen, seating can be challenging, because it's extremely limited. Limited for a reason though, as the kitchen, to make your food the best, is top of the line and takes up at least half the building. If you are looking for alot of menu options though, look elsewhere. Most of the food is locally sourced which means the menu changes frequently and only has a few items on it. Yet the items that are on it, are made perfectly, with flavors that work in harmony together rather than overwhelm to catch your taste-buds attention. Some items are only available after 11, but if you are in the mood for breakfast, get here early as it won't be long before you'll be waiting out side.......but the waiting is worth it. read more

I came here for brunch last Sunday after a few month hiatus. To say the least I was not impressed my first time by the sausage biscuit, the mustard seed in the mustard was very overwhelming. But I came back this time with my roommate, ready to try out some of their hot items. We were the last people allowed in, we loved the fireplaces out front, though we left smelling like a campfire. We tried the Cinnamon Rolls, which were so homemade, gooey, and crispy that to say the least I started hallucinating a cinnamon roll heaven with caramel clouds. Then came the sausage and gravy biscuits with an order of fingerling potatoes. Both of us stayed silent until our plates were cleared, and we are VERY talkative people. Now my roommate being from the south, and being a perfectionist when it comes to food and going out to eat, was dumbfounded to find anything wrong. The decor was simple but interesting, the customer service was great, and the food was over the top amazing. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is not worth the wait, very pretentious and non traditional breakfast food. They run out of sweet stuff fast. Waited and hour to hear they were out of stuff. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

5 Stars - no questions asked! I mean, as soon as you walk in you know you're in for a great experience. I won't explain in detail what I had because the menu changes so frequently, but I'll quickly divulge. I had the chorizo sausage gravy and biscuits with the fluffiest eggs I've ever experienced. The step-mom got the chevre-grilled cheese with tomato soup and a side greens salad. Now I know it's weird to be getting a dessert at 12:45 pm, but our server talked us into having the Warm Chocolate-date bread pudding with fresh whipped cream - his main argument being there was only one left. As we dug in and took a bite, we just looked at each other in complete silence: This is what perfection tastes like! I was so happy after leaving this meal that I was laughing like a crazy-person in my car. I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm a brunch fanatic, so when I heard about Skillet I knew I had to pay a visit. My friend and I ventured over one Sunday morning to find that this location is so tiny. Fortunately for us a two top opened up as we were arriving so we didn't have to wait. I was shocked that there were only ten or so tables and nowhere to wait (but I can't complain since we were seated within minutes). Our server was very friendly, chatting about the best options, and quickly bringing over our beverages. I ordered a glass of the apple cider, and after trying mine, my friend ordered one for himself (I'm not great at sharing...). Inevitably I had a hard time selecting a dish as they all sounded amazing. My friend had the andouille sausage gravy and biscuits, while I opted for the comfort food option of truffled grilled cheese and a bowl of tomato soup. Of course we got talked into a grilled cinnamon roll to share which was a poor life choice, who wants to share such an amazing item?! My grilled cheese was absolutely delicious, the brioche bread was grilled to perfection and the cheese, oh it was fantastic. I'm already planning a return visit to Skillet so that I can try one of their other delectable options. The ambiance is perfect, the wait staff is quick and attentive, and the food is top notch. If you can't make it to the restaurant, try their food cart which is also fantastic (can't say no to a duck quesadilla!). read more

I wanted to love Skillet. Look at all those 5 star reviews! I even would have settled for liking them _a lot_ ...What happened? Don't get me wrong, Skillet wasn't bad, but it wasn't 5 stars worth of good, and for the price, it would take a lot of convincing to get me to go back. I went for dinner (was this the problem?) and I'll admit I was excited by many of the choices on the menu. Our server said they were slammed for lunch and so two of the items were unavailable...maybe this had something to do with the less-than-stellar experience I had? After some quick decision making I went with the Fried Green Tomato BLT sandwich. Considering my dining partner and I were the only two customers, it took a while for our food to come out. My sandwich looked great--Two huge slabs of butter toasted bread dripping with some lovely-looking sauce and tempting me with its FGTs, bacon, and leafy greens peeking out the sides. Excitedly I chomped down, chewed, then allowed the smallest of underwhelmed sighs to escape in a tiny puff of toast dust. 5 Stars? Really? The sauce was vaguely horseradishy; the FGTs were indeed both fried and green; the bacon was crisp, but something was missing. It just wasn't that great. The Skillet Hot Sauce on the table didn't help. Would a pickle? Maybe some ketchup? Mustard? The highlight of my meal was the side of potato salad next, looking almost like a last minute idea thrown onto my plate. I feel like a traitor. Skillet has all the makings of a place I'd love but somewhere between concept and implementation it went wrong. read more

Skillet rocks! If you love delicious, creative, reasonably-priced food and friendly, passionate people, you need to visit Skillet as soon as possible. Ok, granted this is a preliminary review. They just opened (last week?), and have only been serving lunch so far. This review also is based on one meal, so that's another caveat. I do have faith in this place, however, because the people who work there (I talked with the two chef-owners and the front-of-the-house lady) are so proud of their work and the concept behind the place. Skillet really fills a niche in German Village: a place that serves more sophisticated cuisine than pub and deli food (ala the Mohawk and Katzingers), but is also not too expensive and special-occasion-ish (ala Lindey's and G. Michael's). They are going to specialize in takeaway, but you can eat in as well. As I stared at the menu, trying to decide between the porchetta and the short-ribs with gouda, the friendly proprietors helped me make a choice by giving me samples of each type of meat. I chose the porchetta ($7) simply because I'm planning on having steak tomorrow after the marathon. It was fennel-y, porky goodness, simply served on a golden-toasty ciabatta roll. The meat was complex enough on its own to satisfy without any distracting garnish. Think pulled-pork text with the intense flavoring of good-quality italian sausage. My husband got the grilled-cheese, arugula and soup combo--a much lighter choice, in theory. In reality, we have half a pint of pumpkin-black bean soup waiting in the fridge as an afternoon snack. The pungent, truffly cheese melted oozily into the golden-crusted egg bread, perfect for dipping into the hearty, autumn-flavored soup. Crunchy pepita garnish on the soup gilded the lily. The simply-dressed arugula salad cut some of the richness--a trifecta! Other things that we want to try but haven't yet: roasted beets with goat cheese, fingerling potatoes with burnt ends (from the porchetta?), short-rib and gouda sandwich, veal ragu pasta, pierogi sandwich (?!) NB: At this point, they only take cash and check. They are waiting for a credit-card line to be installed, but have been getting a lot of guff from the company, so be patient and come prepared with a non-wired means of payment. NB2: They are planning on expanding into brunch and dinner, but have not finalized the hours and the offerings. read more

I've often found that after seeing rows of five star reviews on Yelp for a particular restaurant it's hard for that place to live up to my expectations. Skillet not only lived up to them, they exceeded them by about a mile. Considering the space is where the old Banana Bean used to be, I was expecting how small it would be, and had prepared for a wait, but I was able to get seated right away. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT and it came with some tiny grain salady thing on the side that was Taboulleh like but I would rather call grain salad. The sandwich was beyond amazing. The brioche was crispy and buttery on the outside, soft on the inside, but still firm enough to hold together my meal. The bacon was flavorful and immediately after I ordered the sandwich the whole restaurant filled with the smell of bacon so I knew it was going to be hot off the grill. The tomatoes were well-seasoned and their pepperiness complimented the fresh greens perfectly. Adding to all of that was a fried egg, done medium so a little bit of the yoke escaped and made a binder that brought it all together into one of the best sandwiches I've eaten in my life. The salady thing (which now that I think about most likely WAS Taboulleh) appeared to be some mix of grains, tomato, cucumber and herbs. Clearly I have no idea what I was eating, but it was really, really good. The sandwich had enough spice to it that having something to cool off my mouth seemed like the right fit, and I ended up eating every last bite. It sounds like most people have tried the breakfasty items and they all sound good, so now I can confirm that you won't be wasting ten bucks if you order a sandwich. It was worth every penny! read more

So, you've seen the skit in Portlandia called "Brunch Village", right? That's Skillet. Since they only have like, ten tables, and they don't take reservations, when the timing is right, there is a huge cluster of people lined up on Whittier waiting for their tables to be ready. It's comical. But I get it. The food really is delicious. However, as delicious as the food is, and as locally sourced as it may be, on my last visit I was a little bummed. Every single dish was loaded with cheese. Now, don't get me wrong- I love me some cheese. But I also love my health, and I love being able to eat out and ask for simple modifications, like no cheese, in order to make a dish a bit more healthy. So I asked if they could do an artichoke omelette, but to go light on the cheese. Nope, no can do- all of the omelettes are pre-mixed. Hmm, ok. So that pretty much took away all of my breakfast options, and we were there too early to order any of the lunch soups. So I ordered the simple salad, and I kid you not, on a plate with maybe a cup of mescaline greens, there was easily two tablespoons of oil and a quarter cup of parmesan cheese. Ok whatever. So while I do like Skillet, I was frustrated with this last visit. Just not a lot of options. Good concept though. I still recommend it to people, but I doubt I'll visit very often. read more

Hands down favorite brunch place in Cbus. Whenever we have friends come in from out of town, we take them to skillet. Typical 30 min wait in the morning is a bit of a drag but it allows us to walk around and enjoy German village. read more