Street Thyme

best smash burgers! onion ring portion was small for $4 i only got 4 rounds but the burgers fries…read moreand tots were good. great beer selection on tap. friendly service. they gave my daughter a my little pony temp tattoo and i thought that was so sweet. it's the little things like that that make service above and beyond!

The burger is good. It's your standard smash burger. However, the price is just way too expensive…read morefor what you get. I paid $14.75 for a Classic Deluxe. The burger is about the same as Shack Shack, but like $3 more. The decor inside is very plain. Nothing special. Service was fine. I waited 5 minutes for my burger after ordering. It was about as fast as Five Guys.

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Preston's - A Burger Joint

4.0(245 reviews)

6.5 km•Clintonville

I got the single burger and it was delicious. I dream about it all the time and the banana cream…read morepudding is to die for. It is not your typical burger, but it is amazing and delicious and you have to try it! The sauce, the bun the onions!!! Perfection

This may have been the worst Customer Service experience I've ever had in my actual life. Cat…read morepissed me completely off! I requested a manager and was told one wasn't available. I ordered cheese fries deconstructed because my daughter was unsure if she'd like the chili and cheese sauce and wanted to try them separate before adding to her fries. We found a blonde hair on a fry that had been dipped in the cheese sauce but couldn't identify if it was from the fry or cheese. I brought it to the attention of Cat who took the contaminated fry from my hand and in a very snarky tone said "I guess I can throw it away" I said "I didn't bring it to your attention for you to throw it away both the fry and sauce needs replaced please" she proceeded to walk off and huff. Fries were brought back with the cheese covering them ... which is not how she took away both the fries and the cheese. I ordered the pastrami bacon burger double which was missing the onion. The pastrami bacon was the highlight to my sandwich for sure! My daughter ordered the single classic burger which she says was fine. I haven't tried the banana jam banana pudding yet but I also ordered that as well. The kitchen staff were loud, someone in the kitchen questioned me with an attitude insinuating I was attempting to get a refund when in all actuality I was asking for my receipt. I would never recommend this establishment based on the behavior and attitude of its employees!

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Gluten-free tenders

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Water. Luke warm tap is free, cold is from thr cooler and is extra.

The Thurman Cafe

4.0(1.3k reviews)

3.0 km•German Village

Somehow, after all this time, I finally made it to Thurman's and I'm already wondering why it took…read moreme so long. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel right at home. Kind, personable, and genuinely warm exactly the kind of energy that makes a meal feel like more than just a meal. If you've seen The Menu, you know that scene where all anyone really wants is just a perfect, unpretentious burger done right. Thurman's is exactly that. The burger was everything it needed to be no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just a beautifully made sandwich that delivers on every level. The fries? Equally on point. Honestly, I have no notes. None. This is the kind of place that reminds you why simple food, done exceptionally well, will always win. If you haven't been, go. If you have, you already know.

We walked in at 2:30pm on a Saturday with a party of 4 to a packed waiting room and we were told…read morethe wait was an hour long. The beauty of a Saturday afternoon is there were sports on and TVs hanging on the walls. That made the wait easy. Boy do they know their stuff bc it was pretty much one hour to the minute when they called our name and escorted us to our table. We sat in a booth and took in on the collection of various items around the bar that have been gathered through the years and had some laughs at some of it. It was almost like a fun game of eye spy! They came to take our drink order and by the time they returned we were ready to order. We chatted for a bit and our food came out in what seemed to be a good time. I ordered the Patty Melt with onion straws. My husband got the Thurman Burger. We were surprised by its size when they came carrying it out to our table. Believe it or not he ate every single bite. Said it was delicious. Mine was equally as delicious. Maybe not quite as big but that was fine by me. I actually quite enjoyed that they served the 1000 island on the side. It made it way easier to eat. The cheese was nice and gooey. Just perfect. The onion straws were good too. I shared those with my husband. They were actually just as good on their own as they were dipped in any kind of sauce. That's big coming from me bc I love dipping! We got a box for our leftovers and headed out happy with a great first time experience here.

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Zucchini Fries

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The "Thurmanator" with cheese fries.

Urban Gourmet

4.6(33 reviews)

3.9 km

I had the hankering for wings. As always, open up Yelp and look for suggestions. Urban Gourmet…read morepops up only 1.5 miles away. Located in the East Market, there are lots of food choices. Wanting wings, I ordered the Garlic Parmesan and tots. They offer grilled or fried and I thought I ordered fried but these tasted more like grilled. I was wanting that fried crunch but got more of a well cooked bite with a creamy garlic white sauce, then sprinkled with Parmesan. It was still good but when you're expecting crunch, it's slightly disappointing. Still a good wing but I wouldn't put it in the top 5. The tots, now they made up for the crunch. The Blue Cheese was exactly what I like, sweeter with a little funk. Maybe I should've specified fried. Wings are an indulgence to me. I don't want the healthy version. I want that crunchy-Lipitor sponsored-defibrillator on stand by-I can see my blood flowing-We'll start the diet Monday goodness that only a perfectly fried wing can offer. Still good tho.

I originally ordered food from another spot in East Market, but recalled seeing a TikTok about the…read morechicken Parmesan at Urban Gourmet, so I had to give it a try. No exaggeration, this was one of the best chicken Parmesans I've ever had, and that includes versions from legit Italian restaurants. The chicken cutlet was super crispy and perfectly seasoned, with a coating that was flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. The portion size was just right, not too big, not too small. I appreciated that the mozzarella on top was fresh and sliced, not the usual shredded kind. The sauces (yes, plural!) were rich and full of flavor, tying everything together beautifully. The only thing I think it was missing? Some garlic bread of some sort to go with it. That would've made it perfect. But honestly, it was still a fantastic dish on its own. Highly recommend giving it a try if you're anywhere near East Market. I'm already looking forward to going back and seeing what else is good on their menu.

1.7 km•Short North, Italian Village

Urban burger and tots

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Arch City Tavern

4.3(639 reviews)

Excellent wings and cheeseburgers. Service is phenomenal!!!…read moreMy drink was made perfect not weak!!

One of my favorite places to get a burger, never disappointed. The chips that come with I craved…read morewhile I was pregnant and would just come in for that. The brussel sprouts here are amazing but they are not featured in this trip. Service is always up to par & love coming here. When the windows are open it's a great atmosphere. The playlist of music is always stellar, keep my my music identifier open to add to my list. Don't pass this place if you are walking down High Street!

Our craft beer selection is constantly changing. Come grab a flight!

Take in the beauty of the Short North Arts District while dining at Arch City Tavern.

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Half off ALL pizzas during our Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm!

Alley Burger

3.3(140 reviews)

0.4 km•Downtown

First up, this place literally is in alley. Don't let that influence your decision. You should go…read morethere. The service was quick, pleasant and just active enough to ask for refills and let us have a conversation. The food was GREAT! One of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had. I got a simple salad and the lettuce was perfectly crisp with ranch dressing, that I hate to admit, but was better than my own buttermilk dressing. My friends also let me taste the fries and chicken sandwich. All delicious. We walked out not feeling broke and extremely well fed and happy. I will happily go back. The alley is actually a cool ambiance. The inside is fun too.

Sad to say, nothing was really good about my visit here. My burger was dry and had no flavor at…read morealll, the side of potatoes were dry and hard. My friend got the chicken tenders covered in pancake batter, but they were super greasy, dry, and flavorless. We also couldn't order cocktails because the bartender had just left :/. There was also no music so the vibe was just dead.

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Star Kitchen Cafe

4.6(96 reviews)

3.7 km•Merion Village

The gyro bowls are huge and very tasty. Great food and really nice people. I've never been…read moredisappointed. The Dolmathes (grape leaves) are some of the best that I've ever had. Dine in and drive thru available. Nice decor and plenty of seating. We try to go for lunch from work at least once a month if not more. Great parking and near German Village and the Brewery District parking can be hard for a sit down restaurant.

Grabbed a quick carry out burger order…read more Fresh, nice veggies. Decent bun. Worth the price,nothing fancy. Solid local choice.

Packed house for lunch

Merion Village

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Friend chicken sandwich and tots

Goood Friends

4.4(45 reviews)

0.6 km•Downtown

The food here is delicious and portion sizes are so generous. We ordered the burrito and the…read morequesdilla. Both were so so yummy. Wonderful place to grab food while enjoying the patio at Jackie Os

Located inside of Jackie O's; a good window that offers "upgraded" snacks. I went with the Wario's…read morequesadilla and fries. Everyone loved the fries I didn't even get to take a picture of it! Recommend the classy sauce which is white truffle bbq. The quesadilla was filled with so much cheese! I felt it weighed like 5 lbs. Be warned, it's a bit messy. You do have to order online but can go to the window to let them know the modifications you can't do on the app. I can't wait to come back and try the brunch.

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Smashed Spuds with Sauce Flight (All of 'em)

Pat and Gracie's

4.0(68 reviews)

0.7 km•Downtown

Burgers are so good and the cheese sticks are so huge. If you looking for a good burger give them a…read moretry.

We were here with a large party (roughly 20 people) and was surprised to be waited on by a woman…read morewho said she'd been there less than a week. (It was clear she had serving experience though). She began by counting off numbers to match the bill with parent/child. I opted for the grilled walleye and was excited to see they had gluten free fries. The fried walleye was a HUGE serving that was definitely meant for sharing. The mozzarella sticks were a huge hit. The salads looked phenomenal and my daughter loved her burger. Now, when we got the bills it was mass chaos! The manager was very gracious in helping our server. I felt bad since she was so new. She really did a great job at handling so many orders among our 2 tables.

Women's Bathroom

SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH

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Pat and Gracie's

4.2(560 reviews)

11.4 km•Clintonville

Thanks Greg for taking good care of us. Stopped in for a date night with friends. Got seated…read moreright away and waters were offered while we looked over the menu. Lots of good beers and cocktails to choose from. Waters, then cocktails, then appetizer, then dinner. All at a good pace. Never rushed or left us waiting. That takes experience. All the food was delicious. We had a hard time choosing so we need to go back. Thanks again Greg!

It was first time here, and everything was great. I had a Chimi Burger and it was delicious,…read morecorrectly cooked and served quickly. Emily the bartender, was very nice and attentive making the experience very pleasant.

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Literally the best burgers in town. I've been coming here every week for the last year and a half and they have not yet to miss!! Highly recommended! read more

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Street thyme has been my favorite food truck since 2014. Best burger in town hands down

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Consistently the best burger in Columbus!

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