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    The Speakeasy

    3.7 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    THE SPEAKEASY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    White Cheese Dip With Jalapenos
    Teresa J.

    I'm giving four stars because I know this a local staple for Columbus natives. This is truly a no frills basic family restaurant that has been around for years. I know they are known for a few dishes and they get extremely busy on the weekends with a wait for seating. We had the chips and cheese as well as a Philly cheesesteak. Chips and cheese were okay and the Philly was good, but I have loved a good cheesesteak at other restaurants in town more. Overall, this is a cute place to visit. Booths are hard and old school, but food is priced decently.

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    Andrea M.

    Speakeasy's menu ranged from American, to Italian, and finally some Mexican. Interesting... Ranchos: The "spicy" taco meat was def doable. The cheese they used wasn't cheddar but a milder form. From the description, it was CCQ (chile con queso) so it's not the hard cheddar version. They definitely don't hold back on the cheese either. There was a heaping portion that's good for sharing. Camel rider: As it's the house specialty and a Columbus tradition since 1976, we gave it a try. It was most certainly interesting. The pita pocket was just a tad different, but it tasted like a (ham and salami) wrap with their homemade Italian dressing dripping thru the opening as you eat it. The scoop of potato salad as the side was so so. Mediterranean pizza: This looked super crispy; however, it was anything but. There wasn't much flavor going on with this pizza either. I suppose the spinach artichoke dip base sounded interesting, but the flavor was meek. The mushrooms, diced tomatoes, provolone and mozzarella cheeses didn't did not contribute much either. Perhaps we should have gotten a different pizza. Let's leave it at that. Definitely a solid 3 1/2 star place for me, but since it was an overall pleasant experience (minus the 20 people group beside us during a pandemic), 4 stars it is.

    Lasagna

    Very very fast servers. There was no messing around. Everything was covered by our waitress. Nothing had to be asked for. The sauce for the pizza and lasagna was very flavorful. Some places just use a tomato saucr with no garlic or oregano. This sauce did not disappoint. The pizza had abite of each topping in every bite. It was a thin crust but very flavorful. The ceaser salad was very good. We will definitely come back to try adittional menu items. This place gets busy for a good reason.

    My sister gets grilled chicken with rice and veggies
    Sarah F.

    One of my family's favorite places to eat. We've been coming here since I was a kid and everything I've eaten here is good. My favorite is the pizza! It is so good!

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    5 months ago

    Been going for years and the food is as good as when it opened . A go to for a great sandwich, excellent salads, and banging pizza

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    Been going here over 40 years. Never had a bad meal/service here. Prices are very reasonable. Something for everyone. Highly recommend!!

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    Wow - the food here was excellent along with the service, our server was friendly. We will go back for sure.

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    1 year ago

    This is my first time going here and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed the food in the atmosphere. My mom used to work here years ago.

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    2 years ago

    Please join Dining for Charities again. Good food and benefits charities. When I had the coupons, I always brought a friend.

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    3 years ago

    Usually quick service, the camel rider is delicious and a good value. Pepsi products, full bar, game room.

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    4 years ago

    Everything is so yummy! Chicken Philly is my favorite! Great staff too! Also love that curbside is available.

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    4 years ago

    Our food , best quesadillas , onion rings , camel rider , vegan. speakeasies atmosphere.

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