This family and friends place is nice! They have a good selection of coffee and other unique finds. A small flower shop where they arrange for you. A decent produce department. The absolute BEST item in the store is the ham salad! They make their ham in house and use it for the ham salad as well as sell it sliced. It's great on bread and crackers alike, you may even find yourself eating it with a spoon.. or finger ( no judgment here!) My only complaint is that it's very pricey. Yes, it's a small business and I get that. However, money only goes so far and choices need to be made. So, they are on a once every couple of weeks rotation for us. They have a punch card that gives you a punch when you spend $50 on one purchase. You do not get 2 punches if you spend $100 sadly. Once you get so many punches, you get so much off your next purchase. read more

I pop in here every time I'm in the area. I love the salad bar but always leave with a few bottles of wine and several bags of ground coffee. It's never been crowded on my handful of visits and the staff are genuinely kind and helpful. The one thing I wish for is a few more sales. I'm a sucker for sale prices. read more

The Hills Market - Salad bar masterpiece! - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Navigating the aisles is difficult particularly at the east end if the store at the store. I think its due in part to the fact it appears 1/4 of the store shelves are stocked with various kinds of liquor, not typical grocery items. Prices tend to be higher than the big name groceries. Example an single frozen dinner item ( Amys cheese enchiladas at Meijer and Giant Eagle is $4.69. At Hills the very same item is $9.79, thats a difference or 5.10, double the other stores. In their defense a particular item at hills is $2 cheaper than Weilandsl read more

Really good beer selection. Stuff you do not normally see in a regular supermarket. I looked at the previous reviews and have to base this on my experience; which was very good. I was really looking for empanadas but they were not in stock. The manager came out and explained that situation and asked if there was anything else he can get for me. The staff at checkout were also kind and accommodating. Store was clean and parking was very easy. I'm a Kroger guy and the items here are a level above that. This is a place I would go back to for more items.; especially outside of normal my grocery list. read more

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This is a great little market located in Worthington Hills on route 23 it is a perfect blend of not being too big or too small. It reminds me of how markets were when I was a younger.this is also a great place to get liquor... they seem to get some good selections. Also, they consistently provide excellent service. Bonus: they even will take your groceries to your car! The down side is some things are a bit expensive, esp their meats -- but the cuts are very nice... read more

So, The Hills Market sells the best oatmeal cookies in town--and you'll find them right next to the meat counter. Yep, it's weird but deliciously weird. The staff? Super knowledgeable. One of them guided me to a local whiskey and gave me a crash course on OHLQ business. I felt like I was getting a whiskey degree. Sales? Found some great ones! The place is packed with unique local items (State of Ohio ballcaps, Carfagna's sauces, cookies, Whiskey from Gahanna), that make shopping a mini adventure. Would I return? Absolutely, if only for the cookies and the chance to learn something new about whiskey! read more

The Hills Market - Gahanna bottled whiskey, great value - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome employees!! Helpful, kind, caring and they truly take care about those in the community. The store has great high quality food products that are super fresh, the service is outstanding, whatever you need, they are happy to accommodate. In Addition, the store has events on their veranda from wine tastings to pizza, brats and burgers, and once a week they reserve their veranda for charitable causes. They participate in neighborhood parades, and are a jewel in the Worthington Hills community. Thank you Mark, Matt, Kyle, Susan, Bruce, Jan, Janie and the entire staff for all your hard work!! read more

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I came to this place when I found out that they sold chocolate babka from Cinnaswirl Bakery. This is a locally owned grocery store. They seem to have a good collection wine. We went around the store to find the Babka and was looking around to see what they have. Everything seemed to be overpriced. There are items that you just don't see in your regular supermarket but things that you can find in supermarkets like Kroger are overpriced in The Hills Market. There is a deli section and a bakery section, and both section had decent collection of items but again, overpriced. Unless I am looking for something that is being exclusively sold at The Hills Market, I just don't see myself coming and shopping here with everything overpriced. read more

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What a disappointing experience. As a family, we love shopping local, and really appreciate quality food. I was hoping The Hills might end up in our grocery shopping rotation, but there's no way we'll be back. I'll echo other reviews regarding ambiance. This place just doesn't feel right. The lighting is really dim, and there are a lot of off putting smells. Prices. Whoa. If they offered fresh and more organic produce, perhaps the prices would be justified, but quality and selection were lacking. All pre-packaged items that you would find at any grocery store were way marked up. Like gas station prices. The only items I would pay a premium for would be items made or baked locally. I thought I might return for those specialty items until I interacted with a few of the employees. We stopped in (my 3 kids and I) for after school drinks and treats. We took our time, perusing their offerings. I realize that young kids are a nuisance to some, but my kids aren't unruly, and tend to receive lots of smiles and compliments on their behavior when we're out and about. When interacting with employees at The Hills, we received very unfriendly vibes, like my energetic kids weren't welcome there. My youngest kiddo initially chose a drink, but put it back for a different choice. When checking out, the woman at the register was very unfriendly and hyper focused on the drink that my son put back. She asked me to show her where it went so she could wipe it off. I was confused and asked why. She said "he put his mouth on it. I need to wipe it off." I honestly didn't know that he did that, but apologized and let her know where she could find it. After paying (a ridiculous amount for what we bought), we headed for our car. After getting my kids all buckled in their car seats, a different employee came running out to the parking lot, holding the drink and yelling that I needed to come back in and pay for it. I am a pretty receptive person when being called out, and would have been happy to pay for the drink if the woman at the register asked me to. Having an employee run after us yelling, in front of other patrons, felt like aggressive behavior that I just couldn't tolerate in that moment. Out of shock, I told the woman that I would not be taking my 3 kids out of the car to go back into the store to pay for the drink. I would have to return at a later time. She threw her hands in the air and walked back into the store. I have since returned to pay the inflated price for the kid drink, which was and will definitely be my last visit. read more

You know when you go somewhere and you just do not like the vibe? That is how I felt here. Staff and patrons were unfriendly. Guy working at the deli counter was loudly talking to a co-worker about how something tasted like (insert profanity word here). It was very off putting. Extra star for excellent and diverse variety of gluten free items. read more

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I stop by this place for the first time because I did a search on salad bars in the area and it look like this is the only joint that I had one. I found the price to be very very fair at 799 a pound. Given the cost of spring mix, spinach, vegetables, and other items. I thought this was a very, very fair price - a hint do not ever add salad dressing to a salad bar. That is a heaviest item you can put on there. Keep the dressing at home or add a little refrigerator in your workspace. i'm surprised so many people complained about the price until I looked at the beef and everything else. They're charging an incredibly high mark up for local beef. I also understand that because the price they are charging is parallel to the price at Kroger charges for prime ribeye in New York strips. The difference is the food from this place comes from a farm down the road their prime steaks from Kroger probably come from Argentina. read more

Love this place! Stopped in here with my son this past Saturday and everyone was so friendly and helpful. We were running late to pick up some baked goods to take to a friend's get together and I was quickly pointed in the right direction. The variety of gluten free options, vegan, and vegetarian options are on point and I love how organized everything is. We were able to quickly get in and out and everything we got was delicious! The brownie Rice Krispie treats are phenomenal as well as the puppy chow. I did not get to try the cookies but everyone who ate them loved them! A little pricey but seems worth it as everything tastes homemade. Definitely will be back to this cute little market! read more

I used to like this a lot. It's been overtaken by the glut of organic and specialty stores opening. The Hills Market is a locally owned store. It has a lot of locally made items. These often are way overpriced and can be found in most other stores. Even though it's not big it still has lots of harder to find items. It used to be like it had several flavors of one brand you couldn't often find in another store. The pop and ice cream sections are good examples of this. It also has a deli. There's a salad bar and a counter where they make things like sandwiches. It would be one of my favorite places to go when I'm in Columbus. The reason it's not is because of the high prices. Awhile ago it was hard to find some items and you would go here or to a specialty store like it. These items are now easily found in big chains, with better prices. I still come here to support a local business and because the employees are helpful. It has a few sales prices on things like wines and produce. Those are the best sections to look through. read more

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As a butcher during part of the '90s, I find a major issue with their red meat. Their beef labeled as "prime" is highly questionable. Their majority of the steaks I 've look at, is far from prime. Most of it appears to be select or low grade choice. What's worse is they charge prices that are outrageous. However, they have outstanding bone-in ham. Most of their deli salads are great including their homemade blue cheese dip. read more

Local, friendly, well stocked but with gas station convenience prices. I love this little grocery store and all it has Tom offer but with 2 major grocery stores that are about 8 min away I can't see paying gas station convenience store prices. They have a great selection of wine, a nice deli and cheese counter as well as local products and National name brand products. We purchased some cheese bread from the Buckeye bread Company. The bread looked really good but when we got home and cut into the bread it was basically white bread with a little bit of cheese sprinkled on the top. The bread tasted homemade but there was nothing special about it. read more

The Hills Market - Good but not amazing. Tasted like homemade white bread. - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a great place to find local food options. Many are labeled on the shelf, although not all Ohio companies were, we noticed. I do think the goods are a bit expensive here. We really enjoyed the Crispery Crispycakes we picked up! They were soft and gooey like a fresh made rice krispy treat. read more

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I visited The Hills with some friends for one of their wine tastings (10 for $20) and picked up some interesting items along the way. First, the wine tasting - nice event, decent price. There were 10 wines for $20. It wasn't well advertised that you could purchase a half card, or 5 wines for $10, which was the option that most of my group had wanted. There was a nice selection of reds and whites (I think 30 total) set up through the store. The event ran from 6 - 9 PM. It was very crowded early on, but thinned out towards the end. I'd probably go later the next time. They advertised "light snacks" and set up a little buffet near the deli with cheese, crackers, olive mix, some pasta salads, etc. They refilled the buffet at least 3 or 4 times, which was a really nice surprise. Some tastings, you just kind of get what's out and it's not refreshed. It was very crowded. There weren't necessarily a ridiculous number of people, but like Whole Foods and Giant Eagle, the tasting is spread through the store, and it's not really set up for lingering. There were lines at the tables and clumps of people hanging out in the aisles. The grocery prices are high (comparable to Whole Foods), but I also wouldn't plan to go the the specialty market to do a big shop. Just plan appropriately. They have a great cheese selection, really nice looking produce, and lots of food and products from local producers. I picked up a slice of sprinkle cake from the bakery, some large clementines, kale, and a bottle of mead from a local meadery that I've been wanting to try. read more

The Hills Market - Wine tasting - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

For those of us who are in Michigan that have Plum Markets, we know what a gourmet market should and shouldn't have. While about half the size, it hits all the marks well. Quality local brands,good wine selection, fresh meat and fish counters, and in house bakery; with only the fresh hot food missing. I stopped in to get a few items since I was in a motel for the night that didn't have free breakfast - yes, those do exist. Got some fruit and a gourmet donut. Picked up a few other things that spoke to me like cantaloupe milk bath salts and fancy rice crispy square. Found jelly beans that are jumbo sized and they found their way into the cart. Got some diet Coke since they didn't carry diet Rice. Why only 4 stars, it was that donut. It was not editable in the morning. So dry that the ground in Death Valley would more moisture. The icing could even save it. It was $3, and I hate to waste money even more than EBS did, but it hit the trash can after 4 bites. The donut I got at Speedway that costs half the price was a 1000 times better . I will say that the mandarins I got at 60¢ each was the best I ever had and worth the price. Whole Foods should ask them were they got them. If I am back in the area, I will stop again. Service was wonderful. read more

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This is my favorite grocery store. It is clean and orderly. The staff is friendly and helpful. Their bakery items and fresh prepared foods are some of the best. read more

Of the popular "local" grocery markets in Central Ohio, The Hills Market is by far my favorite. What really sets them apart in my opinion is their local craft treats section. To my knowledge they're the only local store that carries the amazing dark chocolate pretzels from Dietches' in Findlay, OH. They're also my go-to location to get Off The Beaten Path nitro cold brewed coffee in cans. Weinland's Market supposedly has those too but I've had better luck locating them at The Hills Market. They also have a pretty respectable craft beer and liquor section. Another benefit of this location is that it's accessible via the Olentangy Bike Trail. When the weather is nice, I like to ride my bicycle to this store for exercise and to buy some chocolate pretzels as a treat! read more

Never been to this location. We made the long trek from the East Side to have fun at their lobster roll Saturday. What a great event. Lots of people, lots of excitement, great weather. Hills does special events the right way and has a beautiful patio. It was great! Lobster rolls were ok. A bit "salady" for me, but nicely chunked with lobster. Served chilled. I thought the price was fair at $20 per roll. 5* selection in their spirits and wine department. I bought two bourbons that are hard to find on my part of town. Thanks for a great event read more

The Hills Market is a great place to get a variety of local products under one roof. I shop at other grocery stores for my weekly haul of groceries, but I love coming to The Hills Market to buy fun, local foods. During my last trip, I ordered slices of cake from the dessert case. The cakes were made by Carolyn's Bakeshop, and the pieces were large enough to share with another person, even though I definitely ate the entire piece myself. I will continue coming for the dessert. Every isle offered a different, interesting product that I wanted to try. I bought some of the Hills Market pimento cheese spread and ate it with some local bread that I picked up in the bakery section. The store itself is a little dated, but I will continue coming for the great selection of local products and friendly service. read more

The Hills Market - Selection of cakes and desserts in the bakery - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I found myself needing some last minute groceries and ice on my way to a socially distant holiday gathering and she suggested the hills market. Walking in there I felt I transported myself back to NYC with their specialty markets. The market had a wide variety of items there, mostly specialty items and all of it significantly marked up from mainstream grocery stores. Getting in and finding what I needed to was easy enough. The longest part was waiting enough for the young lady at the check out to get off her phone enough to pay attention that someone was ready to check out (-1 star). While I'll stick to more mainstream grocery stores, it's nice to have a place that is open even on holidays when everything is closed for shoppers like me who forgot everything needed to finish off their own potluck dish. read more

WONDERFUL market for unique items. Great wine selection and bakery ! Service could be friendlier at the register. The ambiance is great. Highly recommend. read more

So disappointed in the Hills Market on Olentangy Road. They have a good selection of interesting foods, but today, despite the huge Omicron surge they were not even wearing masks. I asked the manager and he said they WOULD NOT wear masks, and further he said the data does not support the effectiveness of masks. I suggested he should probably look at more recent data (or better scientific sources). Regardless, patrons who care about their health should probably find another store. read more

Another year goes by and this years annual Salmon Roast was the delish as usual. Plenty of fresh salmon being grilled by Mr Josh and staff was being slung out to the ravenous crowd of fresh fish lovers. After standing in line a for a few, I scored my Salmon sammich, cole slaw and a bag of Ballreich's tater chips plus a iced Dew then found a place to sit in the shade at one of the many tables set up for this event. While the line waxed and waned while I was there the friendly Hills staff kept things moving. A steel drum band kept your mind off the line and provided some tasty tunes on this beautiful toasty Saturday. Jeni's had a stand setup to sling ice cream but I was waaaay too full for the tempting treats then. This is one tasty event that I do my best not to miss along with some of the other great events held here inside and outside on the comfortable veranda. read more

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I didn't get a chance to explore the market on my first visit, but I did have their pizza for a charity event, and it was fantastic! Very cheesy, good toppings, and a nice, firm & crunchy crust. read more

The Hills Market - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in after biking nearby; it's an easy spot to pick up the trail. I'm sure if I lived nearby I'd come here once in awhile. But I can swing by easily on the way to work, and I just seem to drop in every year or so. Why? Because I am disappointed each time I come in. Not that it's awful. I just come in thinking I can get something I want- this time, root beer- and I leave, if not empty-handed, then disappointed in the selection. They have good pastries and meats, but I really wasn't up for them this time. They have an assortment of general grocery items, but I didn't need any. They had a couple of root beers, but nothing I can't get anywhere else, for less. Which brings me to prices- wow! I picked several things up and set them down as if they burned my hand. Outrageous prices, I guess for the convenience factor. read more

What a wonderful find! We happened to drive by the shopping center where the Hills Market is located, and decided to pop in after seeing some signs for it. It turns out we decided to check it out on a great day - it was Ohio Market Day, and they were featuring tons of booths for a variety of locally made products including sauces, cheese, tea, meats, milk, and more. A Boar's Head stand was offering free hot dogs, and all of the booths had delicious samples. In addition to discovering so many new wonderful products (that new chocolate milk from the Snowville Creamery was amazing!), I was delighted to see the variety of specialty products carried in the store. There was a lot of locally made products, clearly labelled, and I was really impressed by the variety of gluten free products offered (including many products from local gluten free bakeries like Sweet Mama's and Soodle's & Company). I was also excited to pick up a list of events and cooking classes that the Hills offers and look forward to attending some. While the standard grocery items were higher-priced, the specialty product prices and the items on-sale were competitively priced. Since I regularly shop multiple stores, I am looking forward to visiting the Hills again for specialty products and locally-made products, as well as some events. read more

The "+1" and I volunteered for this year's salmon roast. A hot day, and SO MUCH freshly roasted salmon. The steel drum band rocked it out for patrons and volunteers alike. Amanda Anderson coordinated much of it, kicked butt and took names! I'd only driven past The Hills once, and had coffee about 5 years ago at the place down the strip. Can't believe I never explored! The Hills is pretty much where 315 ends, in a little upscale strip mall on the right hand (east) side. The Hills has a very nice selection of higher end products, organics et all. It's a bit tougher for vegetarian based goods. The deli counter is aces and will do catering. There's a super sweet bar/patio just outside where a bartender will serve you some cold ones while you enjoy your purchases or order from the limited summer menu. I'm very impressed with the craft brew selection, especially of the harder to find 750ml specialties. A little known secret? You can order on line!! AND, the hills market will deliver to your doorstep free of charge for any order over $100 in the Columbus area. It a newer initiative. (Another Amanda Anderson brilliant initiative - btw, she's also a major mover and shaker for Wild Goose Creative.) read more

This location is closer to me. It's as if it's a mashup of Whole Foods, Trader Joe's & Fresh Thyme. It has a huge selection of wine, beer and alcohol. I love how many varieties of cheese they have. Their deli has some amazing side dishes such as their tofu curry! It's great they have a varied selection of pork rinds. I'm sure we'll be shopping there weekly. read more

I'm a sucker for a independent grocery store. They always have a corner grocery kind of feel. Mostly, it's most just the romantic idea of it. After all, you typically can't get anything in one you can't find at a good-sized Giant Eagle. Even so, The Hills Market on 315 north of 270 tickles my fancy. There are some cool touches that Giant Eagle and other chains don't offer. The Hills Market hosts wine and beer tasting. Their bakery, beer and wine selection and butcher shop are stellar too. Expect to pay a pretty penny, though. Check out the website before you visit. It boasts detailed staff bios of the people you'll meet while you're there -- who knew these stores had wine directors? read more

The Hills Market - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was very impressed with the liquor selection and that they could sell it before 12n (or 1p) on Sundays. The wine selection was equally as impressive, but at first walk by, appeared to only carry the high end labels. The deli looked very well kept but the service behind the deli wasn't a complement to the display. They were not as informed as I had hoped in regards to ingredients and were reserved in the 'service with a smile' department. A stroll through the aisles opened my eyes to some great products, a few natural and local foods. I certainly appreciate the support of local businesses in any way, and I understand that sometimes it can be more expensive than the national brands. But what I noticed at The Hills, is that even the national brands were a bit more expensive. I'm giving three stars because I do not live in Worthington, and I don't feel it's a destination shopping experience. The prices also deter a special trip. If I'm in dire need of liquor at 10am on a Sunday, then you might find me there again. read more

The Hills Market - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Beer is abundant Need remarkable liquor Hills is always there Shout out to the beer guys at the Hills Market! read more

This place used to be pretty awesome, but the last time I went, it was sad. Overpriced and sad-looking produce, terrible bakery full of boring pre-packaged, expensive stuff... all the things that used to make me like going to the Hills seemed to be absent. We ended up going out of our way to go to Meijer because we couldn't find anything to buy. read more

A very nice specialty grocer. The best I can describe it is a suburban North Market with a bit of a Trader Joe's feel to it. I liked the unique selections and the butcher counter will rival the now defunct Andersons for cuts of meat. The bonus of the outdoor seating with daily specials for the patio eating/drinking are what sets this place apart and what will drive me to come back.....well that and the annual Lobster Rolls during Saturdays in August. Overall a quaint little find that I would recommend to all for at least a stroll though to gauge your own interest. read more

Ok, The Hills. You're getting updated. Originally, I complained about the annoying staff and the high prices. Well, in the last 7 or so times I've visited, the staff were much more friendly and responsible. I'm sure there's probably still some pettiness on occasion, but I really can't complain. The prices: there have been two developments here. 1) The sign says "The Hills Gourmet Market." This, to me, means: the prices will be higher. It's a gourmet market. Deal with it. I go here when I'm housesitting because it's convenient, and I take responsibility for my actions and plan when I need to go get real groceries so that I don't end up spending 5$ on a carton of milk. When I come to The HIlls, I don't expect deals, but I do expect deliciousness on the few products I choose to purchase. In the past week, they were selling peaches from Georgia for 33 cents a pound. C'mon. That's like 20 cents a peach. This, to me, says that you CAN find deals here, if you don't expect them all the time and if you buy your food in accordance with Mother Nature's good fortune, which doesn't allow the purchasing of all foods all the time. Generally, when produce is in season, it's decently affordable here (and they sell morel mushrooms for a fraction of what Whole Foods and Weiland's sell them for). Also (and the real reason for my new star) is my recent discovery of Magner's Irish Cider. I'm not sure, but I suspect that it was not allowed to be sold in Ohio for some reason (or, none of the importers bought it), but I found it, for real, here. I should have immediately bought all three cases, since I haven't seen it since. read more

I took my first trip to The Hills Market today! It amazes me that after being in Columbus for so long, I can still find "firsts". The Hills is located in a picturesque corner of Worthington, right where 315 ends. It's probably the easiest grocery store to find and you'll never need to look up directions. Just take 315 North and when it ends, you've arrived at The Hills Market. Something is up with the lighting in The Hills. It's dim. Not like, "there's a light bulb out" dim. But more like, "romantic mood lighting" dim. Odd for a grocery store. I guess if you were looking for a romantic first date without the cliche dinner and a movie, I would take you to The Hills Market. I see right through their reasoning for the dim lighting. You're not shopping for groceries here, you're shopping for a lifestyle. With the dim lighting, groceries become sexy. Suddenly you forget that the average canned veggie and frozen box dinners are marked up $2.00 - TWO DOLLARS. At least they have wine tastings at The Hills. You're being wined and dined before your pocketbook gets anally probed. Now, The Hills Market isn't all bad. It's a fantastic place to grab something made locally, and sometimes it's the only place to find that must-need local product (salsa, jam, spice rub, coffee, ice cream, beer, wine - the list goes on). It's great exposure for small businesses and I will shop here again when I want to have an Ohio Dinner Party - but I'll save money and gas by doing the majority of my grocery shopping closer to home. read more

Just a swanky-looking kroger. I went in expecting a Whole Foods-like experience. Not so much. Crappy products at high prices. In fact, the eggs I usually buy (Holistic Acres) were at least 30 cents higher at Hill Market (when compared to Whole Foods). They have a few local goodies throughout their store but most of the products are the regular 'ole crap you can find a kroger/walmart/etc. So if you're not picky about your food, just go to a regular store and save yourself some money. read more

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I have recently become reacquainted with The Hill's Market and I absolutely fell in love all over again! The service that the employees provide is above and beyond. I mentioned one time that I was interested in a particular type of rare produce, watermelon radishes, and within two weeks their produce manager had ordered some just for me! The local products that they carry are always fresh and delicious and I am so grateful that Hill's is doing their part to support local agriculture. I also love the fact that almost any night I stop in there may be something going on outside on the veranda, whether it's a wine/beer tasting, cooking class, workshop or pancake breakfast. I've attended many of these events and found them all to be excellent. I have always found their prices to be very reasonable, especially their deals on prepared carry out pizza's and sandwiches. My husband loves the Olive Bar! It's also accessible since it's right off 315. So it only takes me a few minutes to get there no matter where I am. And their late hours keep me coming back especially when I'm craving Tyrell's potato chips long after most independent grocery stores have closed. :) read more