Pros: There's so much to love about this place - 4th generation run business by siblings Albert, Teresa and Tony Their craft and meats are unmatched Prices haven't changed much in all their years open, so great value Cons: They only take cash, but there's an ATM in the store Pro tip: Close to Berliner off Greenlawn, easy to miss so look for the sign. Worth a stop if you've never been! read more

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Thurns Specialty Meats is fabulous for your pork, sausage, German specify meats, cold cuts, and cheese. Thurns has been a family business in Columbus since 1886, first at Central Market, then on Greenlawn Avenue on the Southside. They smoke their own meat and cheese. The smoked cheddar is out of this world. They make all their own sausage and have many German specialties, including Braunschweiger, liver pudding, and knockwurst. They sometimes have beef products from OSU AG School. They're only open three days per week, and for abbreviated hours (as of this writing, their website says they're open Thursday 8a-6p, Friday 8a-6p, and Saturday 7a-1p - AND IMPORTANT - THEY ONLY TAKE CASH, but there is an ATM. Thurns is a true Columbus treasure for which you need to make a trip to the Southside to sample all their great products from a family business. read more

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This place rocks even closed, with special events for you to get some meats! I had place a few orders ,and very please ! Their brats were great. read more

Top-quality meat products. Great service by employees. Clean and friendly environment.

Long time columbus resident. Finally made it to Thurn's. Pros: I grew up on a farm, and we processed some of our own meat. Thurn's is legit. Fresh. High quality. Can get bulk by the pound etc but also custom cuts as they grab a hacksaw off the rail and slice off the thickness you want of that bone in cut. Hands down the best ham salad ever. Ev-er. Prices are incredibly reasonable for high quality fresh meats. Cons: Limited hours only a few days a week. Which isn't really a con, but I was there on the first day open of the week and a few hours after opening and they were already out of a lot of things. They are trying with covid. But once you get inside it's not really well managed. Small space. No real system to move people from point a to point b. Kinda free for all to not get up in people's business. Which brings me to my biggest con. One of the older butchers got testy with me when I would t step forward to order because there was a lady in front of me that I wasn't sure had been helped yet and I wasn't going to lean over her to look at which ham bone I wanted. I ended up having to be pretty direct with him after he became visible frustrated and short with me. We're all just trying to do our best man. read more

Absolutely wonderful butcher/market! Every time we visit Columbus, we must stop here... their smoked meats and sausages are amazing... smoked pork chops, hams, wursts (the best!!!!) ribs, smoked fish, bacon, andouille sausagtNondescript, cash only, and always busy inside! They also carry sauerkraut, pickles, mustards. Note that they are only open to shop Thursday-Saturday... the rest of the week they're creating their wide selection on fresh goods. And, double check holiday hours. They are VERY popular, so if you're looking for something specific, you might want to call ahead! read more

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Outstanding smoked meat, fish and cheese products. The double-smoked bacon and smoked salmon are two of my favorites. Just incredible...!

Nothing but good things to say. Tried, smoked bacon, meat and cheese sticks, landjager, garlic sausages, hotdogs, dutch loaf, so much more to try. And got some pig eats for my pups. Will be back. read more

This place has a good reputation, and deserves it. I had heard about it for years, but always lived on the other side of town and didn't have much reason to pass near it. Now I do. I finally made the trek because I read they had weisswurst. That's not something you find everywhere, or really anywhere anymore. I had it growing up, recently searched some out in Wisconsin, and had to get down to Thurn's when I heard they had it. They also have a ton of other sausages, smoked meats, lunchmeats, pork cuts, etc. I got some andouille; it was excellent- a bit of heat but not overwhelming, and clearly made with love. Same was true of the other stuff I got: ham salad, salami, garlic brats, smoked brats. Each one was a standout. My favorites were the andouille, garlic brats, and salami (actually the schenkin, I'm thinking.) Your mileage may vary. Prices are very fair. This ain't grocery-store stuff- it's the real thing. They only take cash, and are in an out-of-the-way place, but this is the place for sausage, and maybe meat in general, in Columbus. read more

A great butcher shop featuring all kinds of sausage, cured and smoked meats, as well as ready-to-eat meats, which was what I was after because I was just visiting for the week and not prepared to take anything raw on the plane with me. The staff was helpful and the business is all about the meat. No frills and no song and dance. I appreciated this and the samples I was allowed to try. My highest praise is that I would definitely return here if I am ever in this region again. read more

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HOW HAVE I LIVED IN COLUMBUS FOR 30 YEARS AND NEVER KNOWN ABOUT THURNS ...?!? OMG, where do I start? When you walk in the door, you're immediately overwhelmed with the delicious smell of wonderful, flavorful, smoked meat aromas. My stomach started rumbling right away, and kept doing so until I left. Then I had to smell the overpacked bag of deliciousness sitting on the passenger seat next to me. Thank goodness I got a meat stick to eat in the car. First of all, it's crowded - all with people who love this place and have come here forever. And everyone has a suggestion for the newby - one said "try the bacon", and another said "you have to get the ham salad", and a third said "get this", and "get that", and "this is my favorite", and "don't miss this over here". I've never been in a place where everyone was so passionate about what was being sold. The woman standing next to me said "I haven't lived in Columbus for 40 years - we live in Chicago - and we come here EVERY TIME and take a full cooler to take back home...". Yea, Thurns that kind of place. So I ordered and ordered. They were right - the bacon is spectacular. The German potato salad is spectacular. The ham salad is spectacular. The brats and sweet Italian sausage are THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD, ANYWHERE, EVER, BY FAR ... Do not come here hungry - you'll leave ridiculously happy, but with a lot less money in your wallet. The prices are very fair. They're only open 3 days per week, and for abbreviated hours (as of this writing, their website says they're open Thursday 8a-6p, Friday 8a-6p and Saturday 7a-1p - that's it). AND IMPORTANT - THEY ONLY TAKE CASH. No cards or checks. Hint - bring more cash than you think you'll need. They've been here since 1886 for a reason - their stuff is INDESCRIBABLY GOOD. Ten stars, maybe eleven. I can't wait to go back ... read more

It's worth the drive just to walk in and smell the smoked-meat-scented air. Thurn's deli roast beef is outstanding: Savory, juicy, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The staff is friendly, and prices are low (cash only). If you like the gamey taste of mutton, then you might enjoy Thurn's "lamb" shanks. read more

Picked up smoked ham, turkey, and trout for a brunch everything was a hit and thank you to the staff member who helped me pick it out.

This is the place if you are looking to rediscover a lost art. Traditionally preserved meats are an Ohio legacy from our history as a home to immigrants from Germany. This place is as real as it gets and preserves an incredible diversity of meats that might not be found anywhere outside small communities in the Midwest and Pennsylvania. It's one thing to cut a ribeye from a cow, it's another to turn the face of a pig into something more delicious than the best steak you've ever had. read more

Good Afternoon! This is Rick Harter, who has his own HFTH program through Thurn's for the last two years. This message is for Albert. Hi Albert, I wanted you to know that the weather is cooler now and if it stays this way I want to go back to Damage Deer Permit hunting. I would like to know what days you DO NOT want me to bring in a deer for processing because the last thing I want to do is upset you by showing up unannounced. Just call me at my cell of 614-530-8447 or e-mail "rickharter@aol.com". Thanks, Rick Harter read more

Insane hours? Trek across town? Cash only? Yep. And Thurn's is worth it all. I'd recently read an article where Jeni mentioned going to Thurn's, so if it's good enough for Jeni...well, you know the rest. On a Saturday morning (the only time I can possibly make it out during business hours), I headed off to Thurn's without a clue what I was doing. I didn't even know what I was going to buy! I just knew I wanted to visit Thurn's. Well, the lovely people at Thurn's were totally accepting of my idiocy, and they couldn't have been sweeter. I just walked up to the counter and declared my ignorance, and then everyone in the shop just started helping me. It was kinda amazing. But, if you'd like a little guidance before your first trip, here are the deets: 1. Check their hours. They're seriously insane. 2. Get some cash. But if you forget, they do have an ATM inside. 3. Check out the pictures on Yelp - I added the menu. Take a look and try to prepare yourself. 4. Walk up to the counter, and let the friendly service begin! They'll help point you in the right direction. 5. Sample almost anything they have. 6. Buy your amazing meat! I loved the ham salad, smoked ham, smoked turkey, smoked bacon, Ohio cheeses, and sausages. read more

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I'm telling all of you that I hate Bryant "Bmac" M. of Bexley. Yeah, I said it. I hate Bryant M.for introducing me to Thurn's Specialty Meats. I had messaged him saying I wanted to check this place out after reading his July 2012 review. I then promptly forgot about it, remembering again when I saw his ROTD on 12-3-12. Why the hate? He's going to cost me a lot of money, that's why. My taste buds had gotten very used to Kroger's thank you very much, and now? The bar has been raised. Thurns is now my go - to place for meats. I went there Thursday and bought a couple half pounds of lunch meats just to check this place out. Nom, nom, nom and then....The next day I went back.....and bought 3 pounds of lunch meats ( I don't need 3 pounds of lunch meats all at once mind you ). Thank goodness they have very limited hours or I'd go broke. Man is this stuff good! The meats were so fresh tasting, with a little of that smokiness that I love. There's a nice selection of various lunch meats, bacon, sausages, and more, all laying out there in front of you. That drool and those fingerprints? Yeah they're mine. Deal with it. That's what Windex is for. The service was fast and friendly BTW. I frankly can't say much more than what's already been written so I'll just leave it at "I'm hooked", check this place out and then you can hate me too. read more

The best "Hot Souse" on the planet. The minute you enter the store, you feel a hometown family charm that is unmistakable. For me, it's an almost religious experience that brings back my fondest childhood memories of walking arm-in-arm with my Slovak grandmother to her favorite corner butcher shop in the Allegheny Valley of western Pennsylvania. Needless to say, owner Albert Thurn and his family are my kinda people. Thurn's offers a great selection of German meats and sausages - as well as a diverse selection of Eastern European and Italian favorites. They are also expert deer processors - and make it a point to assure you that the deer you bring in will be the same one you'll get back. (neatly wrapped and clearly labeled) Many of Thurn's most loyal customers (including me) look forward to their weekly pilgrimage to this little slice of double-smoked heaven. read more

Excellent service and even better meats and cheese. Wonderful Food wonderful Wonderful wonderful Wonderful bacon bratwurst cold cuts ham sausage honey loaf bologna. Overall the best meat in town! read more

Bacon. You know you want it. And this is where you can get it and get it good. They aren't open 24/7. Heck, they're not even open 7...the doors are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. BUT...those other days, these guys aren't out fishing or snoozing. They're out back, smoking meat, grinding up stuff and doing other butchery processes. Right there, right behind the shop. Yep. If you call ahead and give them enough notice, they'll even vacuum pack some bacon for you to take home! And you should! read more

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we have bought meat from thurns as far back as when their location was the central market in downtown columbus. i am 86 yr. old. my family was getting their meat from thurns long before i was. their garlic sausage, or knockers are out of this world, and the white weiners are fabulous. you want to try all the products they have. i hope they are still around a hundred years more. oh, and albert is fun to jab and argue with. hope he see,s this. just fun. barry r. read more

After my first visit, I have to say that this place is awesome. They have a crazy selection of different meats that you can order in just about any quantity. I wanted to try head cheese, blood sausage, and liverwurst because I'm weird and adventurous.. but I only wanted a small amount. No problem, Thurn's was willing to slice off just 2 oz of each for me and was super helpful telling me about each one too. I also picked up 1.5 pounds of fresh pork loin that I've been grilling for the week, and it's also amazing, clearly solid quality pork. In all I got 1.5 pounds of pork and half a pound of charcuterie type items for only $8- seems like a steal to me. I'm definitely coming back to try some of their smoked items, bacon, and sliced meats! read more

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Our uncle has been a Thurn's customer for 40+ years and will tell you their quality and selection have been amazing ... then ... and now. Thanks Thurn's for provisioning our family gatherings for for decades past and to come. read more

The franks were unbelievable! That snap (casing) and full flavor is so true to a good butcher. Reminds me of lots of the smaller markets in Chicago. These are as good or better. Thank you Albert. Five stars. read more

Visiting Thurns is a wonderful reminder of a simpler time when quality and community mattered more. I'm trying to stay away from five star reviews but this place deserves it. Thurns has been family owned and operated for over 100 years. Every time I go in the staff takes extra time to offer me samples and educate me on what's behind the counter. I special ordered a quail and pheasant for Christmas dinner last year and it was amazing. The goose liver pate is excellent and they have the best sausage selection I have ever seen. I could live off the land jaeger and hot sticks we order them pounds at a time. I look forward to shopping at Thurns and don't mind driving to do it. Rock on! read more

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Compared to Carfagna's or any other butcher shop, Thurns is pretty sorry. They're only open three days a week and their display cases are pretty lean. Hate to have to say that but it's true. However what they do have looks pretty good. I bought some medium rare roast beef while I was there and there were a couple of other customers in the shop at the same time. Keep your fingers crossed. read more

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A good friend of mine needed to make a stop here after our breakfast at German Village Coffee House, on a late Saturday morning. I'd never been here before, so I was definitely curious, and decided to go with him. Breaking it down. Pluses: - Several varieties of deli meats, bacon, smoked meats; many of which I've never hear of! - I love salmon and bacon. In that order...or not, it doesn't really matter. Given both, and I'm in protein heaven. Just so happens, Thurn's has this request covered, nicely wrapped with a red bow on top ;) - The gentlemen working behind the counter! They were all wearing button-down dress shirts and dress slacks - very sophisticated! Hacking away at meat, while still dressing up. Also, they all had a sarcastic, funny as heck, personality that was right up my alley! - Plenty of parking; easy access off the freeway The not so pluses: - Cash only at this join. Do they take EBT? - They're only open Thurs/Fri/Sat; the rest of the week is spent smoking the meats - When they're out, they're out, which can happen very easily. On this visit, they barely had anything left in the case; Stephen had to go with the end piece of the roast beef. - They only make Ham Salad - no chicken or turkey. The ham salad was too much sweet relish for my likings I definitely plan to stop by on a Thursday - best chance for optimal selection. I'm impressed this joint has stayed true to the area, serving a wide variety of clientele! read more

Stopped by today and found the service to be very helpful, they explained briefly about the curing process and it was really interesting to learn that they make everything in the early week and then sell out by Saturday. A few regulars stopped in and I was happy to see genuine interactions between the staff and those they recognized - that type of service is missing these days and it's so nice to know it still exists. I got a small container of the ham salad and am so woeful at that decision, it might seriously be one of the best things I've ever tasted. It's perfect for a small sandwich or eaten with chips. The smoked ham is also delicious, it's got that fresh smoky goodness to it, perfect for sandwiches. I also bought the bacon, smoked trout and the pepper loaf. No idea what those are like (yet) but thus far everything I've tasted is super delicious. Loved the explanations and recommendations, it was just great service and happy to have found them! I don't think I'll ever buy deli meat again. They're open Thurs-Sat and accept cash or check. If you're clumsy, watch out for the step when you're exiting. Other than that, if you haven't been get there immediately if not sooner! read more

Yesssssss, the vegetarian (mostly) is gonna review the meat place. Untz untz untz. I took my husband here today. I had been here before in my meat-eating days with Bryant M. (either I didn't review it or Yelp ate my review somehow . . . I seriously feel like I'm going mad because I could SWEAR I reviewed this place before . . . ) The tl;dr: really good-quality meat, limited hours, good prices, cash only. You can also find a few things here that you can't find as readily elsewhere. Double-smoked bacon, house-smoked meats (I saw salmon and pork loin today), ham salad (mmmmmm), smoked andouille that isn't a tiny $10 portion, various head cheeses, summer sausages (not just that kind you get at Christmas in a tube). Tasso ham. If you're a meat or charcuterie enthusiast, it's worth the trip . . . or, if you just like meat that tastes good, cos grocery store meat gets iffier by the day. Yeah, the hours are super-limited--but hey, that's what keeps the prices down, know what I mean? read more

My vegetarian brother got me a gift certificate to this place. Thank you! The service was great and the products were even better. On my first visit they insisted that we try about ten different things. Although I was very full from brunch, they were very persuasive. Everything is made on site according to traditional German recipes. I have to agree with Sally M. about the Landjadger as a satisfying, distinctive, crave-inducing snack. I was also impressed by the Schinken, a German smoked meat similar to Prosciutto. Not to mention the best smoked turkey of my life, and some pretty excellent beef bologna. Next time I plan to bring home some double-smoked bacon. Pricing was reasonable for what amounts to an artisanal product. Thurn's only takes cash or check. However, they offered to let my friend take his meat and mail them a check, or put it on "his tab" and pay next time. This does not happen in Columbus in 2010, but I swear it did at Thurn's. read more

I can't remember where I read about this place recently but thought I must try it. So we made the 20 mile trek (which we've made similar treks for other food so no biggie) and it was super crowded. It was obvious they knew many customers as they shot the breeze and I like that. What I don't like is that there isn't a number system like Carfagna's has. It was complete chaos. People who came in after us or people who were regulars after us got served before us. Nothing is labeled. So you'd better know either what you want because some things you just don't know what you're looking at. I'm sorry the regulars all know what they want and I'm just perusing trying to figure things out. Yes, I felt your cold vibe staff members but a few little signs identifying the things that are obviously just chucked back in the case make it easier for noobs. I also don't appreciate being publicly mocked for the amount of my order. I needed a little bit of bacon and the hubby was ordering, they asked for the poundage we needed and were scoffed at saying it 'wasn't much.' I said "we don't need much." We're two people, we don't need a friggin' pound of it! (I know...shocking.) He says it's only 3 strips, which is enough for what I need it for and glares at the hubby until he feel uncomfortable and tells him to round it up to four pieces. I'd say next time I would've told him to keep his bacon but for me, there ain't gonna be a next time. I love supporting places like this but attitudes like that I don't support and they seem to be doing fine without my money anyway so no loss for either of us I'm sure. read more

Where to start? Thurn's Specialty Meats is a family-owned business that's been around for over 120 years. Using old family recipes that have been passed down through many generations, they produce the best smoked and/or cured meat products I've found in Columbus or for that matter in any place I've called home. You know you're in for a treat when you enter their establishment and are assaulted (in a good way, of course) by the smell of smoked piggy goodness. Their standout items are, of course, their ring bologna/knockwurst (made with just a touch of garlic), their schinken (think German prosciutto), and their double-smoked slab bacon. My other favorites include their excellent beef pastrami, their to-die-for smoked pork loin, and their portable and savory landjaeger sausages. They're open only three days a week (Thu/Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 7am-1pm) because they're spending the other four days making what they sell. If you want to have the best selection of available meats, go on Thursday or Friday, when they're usually still well-stocked. When it's gone, it's gone; try again next week. Cash or check only, though they've been known to allow regulars to carry a tab (where do you see THAT courtesy in 2010?). Do your part to keep this Columbus treasure around by giving them your business. You won't regret it. read more

I LOVE YOU THURN'S! This is a place I go when I'm preparing for a family cook-out or a big breakfast gathering. The pepper bacon is to die for. You really have to go by the "early bird gets the worm" rule here, because they make only so much per week and when it's gone, it's gone! The garlic sausage is always a hit at my BBQ's. My Dad visits me from York, PA, and always INSISTS that we take a trip to Thurn's so he can load up on his favorite meats. He claims that if he could, he would only make his homemade bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers with Thurn's bacon. Don't forget to bring cash though, because it's cash-only! While on the Columbus Meat-Lover's Tour (with Columbus Food Adventures), we got an in-depth look into the various processes and old-school machinery used to make the meat sold at Thurn's. The men of Thurn's gave all of us an informative tour through the facility, showing us the drying room and the giant smoker. After our tour through the building, we were given a generous spread of delectable meat-based treats including candied bacon, which almost brought a tear to my eye, it was that delicious. If you ever get the opportunity to tour Thurn's, do it. It is an eye-opener! read more

Kinda a dumpy looking store, but, really, what do you expect from a butcher who's been around for what? 125+ years? Great selection and great sausages. I'm just disappointed that I don't live in Columbus and can not enjoy these sausages more frequently. I'm just thankful I got to share in the experience of purchasing some meats from these guys for a friend's house warming bbq. That ended up getting rained out. But, at least I filled myself with meats attained at Thurn's. read more

This was really one of the best kept secrets in Columbus for awhile. Places like it just don't exist anymore outside of small towns. Sausages, lunch meats, bacon. etc. all made from scratch and smoked on site. I wish they could bottle the smell that hits you when you walk through the door. I felt really spoiled being able to load up the grill with brats and dogs from this place. Once you do, the stuff from the grocery store just doesn't compare. Get there early as they regularly sell out of items of many of their items. read more

Before commencing my planned trip to Thurn's for the following Saturday morning, I literally had NIGHTMARES that I wouldn't wake up in time and all the delicious smoked meats would be gone. My weird sleep-worries were for nothing, though. Even though I ended up going to Thurn's on the last day of their supply, I was able to get plenty of tasty meats, including the smoked salmon. Relief. I just loved all the choices-- lunch meats (cut fresh, of course) that you won't find anywhere else, lifted from a past decade. Tongue. Various studded loaves. Salami with all the colors of the rainbow inside. I walked away with some plain ol' smoked ham for sammiches, the aforementioned smoked salmon, and some sliced charcuterie to go with my always-pungent cheese collection. Prices were more than reasonable-- way better than the grocery (and better for you, too, since everything is made in-house and not preserved and processed to the point of practically not being meat anymore). Yeah, the hours are limited and weird, but it didn't translate to poor selection on Saturday as I originally thought. I wish they had a stand in North Market or something. Still, I need to make Thurn's a regular stop during my weekend food-gathering. Cash only. This place is a timewarp to the 1960's. Oh, and if you're a hunter, they will also process your various spoils here. If you need someone to take venison off your hands, call me. read more

You know what Thurn's Specialty Meat doesn't do?! They don't say, "sirrrre, this pre-smoke bacon is imported overnight from the ubre-fancy pig farm where the meat was cured for 2 years before lightly peppered with neverheardof spiccccceee.... therefor it is $50/lb, for you... the special pricing of $49/lb....." Thurn's is where you go when you know what you want and expect a certain level of historical recipe with your meats. Sure they may not carry 30 different kinds of pork chops, but it's also nice to think that they don't have to throw a ton of meat away that doesn't get sold. When the workers (in ties) say something is awesome, GET IT. (not the owner... he's really quiet.... never heard him speak...) Example of "awesome": Cincinnati (white) Brats, Peppered Bacon, Spicy Brats read more

When you open the door the wonderful smokey smell draws you the rest of the way in. It is like being at Cheers where everybody knows your name. There are so many great meats to try. Every time I am in there someone has something I have never had, I get a sample and this becomes my new favorite. Except in my opinion nothing is better then the Schenkin which is the German version of Prosciutto. Fabulous with cantaloupe and fresh mozzarella or tomatoes and basil. The Canadian Bacon is great for breakfast, lunch or snack-ask my daughter . My 7 year old nephew loves the mustard tongue. There are no cash registers and no credit cards. The men wear ties. Thurns has been around since 1896 and there is a reason for this. It is old world in this crazy modern world. Go on Thursday though for the best selection. I have seen the back of the shop and it is spotless! There is a down home feeling and a lot of tradition. The store is family run so say hi to Al or Teresa or any one of the family members pitching that day. They are open three days a week. They spend the other 4 days making the fabulous morsels we wait for on the other three days. Don't forget to try the ham salad, pulled pork, landjagers ( sp?) or any of the brats for your tailgates-yum! read more

I've never had anything here that I tried and did not like. Some of the best smoked meats you'll find anywhere in central Ohio, and a great selection of fresh pork. I've started coming here regularly for knockwurst and kielbasa to send to my parents in Kentucky, and my wife loves their liverwurst and braunschweiger. The people here are all really friendly and personable, are very familiar with everything in the store, and have great recommendations depending on your personal tastes. For items you can find in grocery stores (or, at least the rough equivalents; just about everything here is going to be way better than what you'll find in Krogers, Giant Eagles, etc.), prices are comparable, or maybe ever so slightly higher. I always seem to spend less money than I think I will for the amount of food I end up getting at each visit. Just keep in mind the store is only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it's cash only. There's an ATM on site, but it's better to come prepared ahead of time. read more

Attn Columbus meat-lovers (with apologies to my vegetarian friends), Thurn's Specialty Meats is pretty amazing. their selection of smoked and deli meats, cheeses and fish is unmatched - in my personal searches - than any store of its kind around here. Items we brought home include big garlic knockwursts, headcheese, beef tongue and an amazing creamy braunschweiger (it's like jewish chopped liver pate) all made in store. as the guy behind the counter said, "this ain't oscar mayer." check out their website for their available selections, they are open only on thursday, friday and a few hours saturday. bring lots of cash...no credit cards accepted. read more