Updated: July 31, 2026
In this guide
- Opened This Month
- Bagels & Co.
- Koffee Paradise
- Jeff’s Donuts
- Saikou Revolving Sushi
- Waroeng Buckeye Hibachi
- Kabuli Pulao
- Amara
- The Original Josie’s Pizza
- Fox in the Snow
- Love Riley Cakes
- Mango Biche Mia
- Tabla
- Mikey’s Late Night Slice
- 614 Pizza
- Previous Months
- The Daily Etcetera
- The Shapeshifter
- Fresh and Feta
- Beirut Bitez
- Red Bao Kitchen
- Milky Way Matcha Bar
- CoccoKay Bites
- Dojo Dumplings
- Biscuit Belly
- BBQ & The Pier
- Palomino Coffee Shop
- Mezcla (Reopening)
- Huli Huli Tiki Lounge Downtown
- Wolf’s Ridge at The Worthington Inn
- Soul 2 Go Express in Gahanna
- Great Glizzies
- Mordisco at Barrel & Bloom
- Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet
- Hoseki Sushi and Grill
- Fired Up Pizza
- The Hive Coffee & Cafe
- Allora Kitchen & Bar
There’s always something new and delicious to try in Columbus.
July turned out to be one of the busiest opening months of the year. The most visible restaurant space in the city came back to life on the Scioto Mile, and a donut shop that never closes landed on Hamilton Road. The month ended with two pizza grand openings on the same day. Further down the list you’ll find bagels with more than 20 schmears and an Afghan family cooking their country’s most famous rice dish out of a truck on Sawmill Road.
We update this guide every month and re-check that every spot on it is still open.
Looking for the other side of the ledger? Here’s which Columbus restaurants recently closed.
Opened This Month
| Restaurant | Where | What it is | Opened |
| Bagels & Co. | Near OSU campus | Philly bagels, 20+ schmears | July 3 |
| Koffee Paradise | Linworth (Worthington) | Filipino coffee shop | July 4 |
| Jeff’s Donuts | Northeast Columbus | 24-hour donut shop | July 6 |
| Saikou Revolving Sushi | West Columbus | Conveyor belt sushi | July 7 |
| Waroeng Buckeye Hibachi | Northwest Columbus | Indonesian and hibachi | July 7 |
| Kabuli Pulao | Dublin (Sawmill Rd.) | Afghan food truck | July 8 |
| Amara | Scioto Mile | Mediterranean from Josh Dalton | July 10 |
| Josie’s Original Pizza | Southwest Side | Columbus-style pizza | July 10 |
| Fox in the Snow | Upper Arlington | Coffee shop and bakery | July 11 |
| Love Riley Cakes | Grandview Heights | Custom cakes and bakery | July 18 |
| Mango Biche Mia | Polaris | Colombian street snacks | Late July |
| Tabla | North Columbus (Morse Rd.) | Modern Indian | Late July |
| Mikey’s Late Night Slice | Grandview Heights | Late-night pizza and bar | July 31 |
| 614 Pizza | South Side | Neighborhood pizza shop | July 31 |
Earlier this year: The Daily Etcetera · The Shapeshifter · Fresh and Feta · Beirut Bitez · Red Bao Kitchen · Milky Way Matcha Bar · CoccoKay Bites · Dojo Dumplings · Biscuit Belly · BBQ & The Pier · Palomino Coffee Shop · Mezcla · Huli Huli Tiki Lounge Downtown · Wolf’s Ridge at The Worthington Inn · Soul 2 Go Express · Great Glizzies · Mordisco at Barrel & Bloom · Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet · Hoseki Sushi and Grill · Fired Up Pizza · The Hive Coffee & Cafe · Allora Kitchen & Bar
Bagels & Co.
About:
- Philadelphia-based Bagels & Co. picked the edge of Ohio State’s campus for its
- , soft-opening July 3 ahead of a July 10 grand opening. The bagels run from Plain and Everything to Oreo and Cheddar Habanero. The schmear case is deeper, with more than 20 house-made cream cheeses, including Black Truffle, Cannoli, Maple Bacon, and one called Cookie Monster.
Location: 220 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
Website: bagelsandco.com
Koffee Paradise
About:
- The Reynoldsburg café billed as Ohio’s first Filipino coffee shop opened its second location over the July 4 weekend, this one in Linworth with room for about 30 people inside plus outdoor seating. Same ube lattes and matcha drinks, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Location: 2285 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Suites 124–125, Worthington, OH 43085
Website: Koffee Paradise
Jeff’s Donuts
About:
- Indiana-based Jeff’s Donuts started welcoming customers at its first Ohio shop on July 6 and held the grand opening on July 8. It sells hand-crafted donuts 24 hours a day, every day of the week. It’s the chain’s eighth location and the first run by franchisees, local couple Jeff and Shelia Runkle.
Location: 5717 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, OH 43230
Website: jeffsdonuts.com
Saikou Revolving Sushi
About:
- Columbus officially has a third conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Saikou Revolving Sushi held its soft opening on July 7, and the plates are already rolling. Co-owned by Allen Chen and his son Kevin, the concept lets diners grab freshly prepared sushi plates as they pass by on a conveyor belt. In addition to sushi, the menu covers ramen and a range of other Japanese dishes.
Location: 5414 Westpointe Plaza Dr., Columbus, OH 43228
Website: Saikou Revolving Sushi
Waroeng Buckeye Hibachi
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About:
- The Indonesian owners of Buckeye Hibachi soft-opened this two-in-one concept on July 7, pairing a hibachi menu with more than 30 Indonesian dishes. A sister spot, Nusantara Indo Kitchen, is slated to open in Clintonville.
Location: 3512 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235
Kabuli Pulao
About:
- This family-run truck has been parked on Sawmill Road since July 8, cooking Afghanistan’s most famous dish from recipes passed down through the family. Beyond the namesake kabuli pulao, the made-to-order menu covers kebabs, shawarma, burgers, traditional milk tea, and homemade desserts.
Location: 6547 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH 43017
Amara
About:
- The most visible restaurant space in Columbus is back in business after sitting dark since Milestone 229 closed. Amara, Josh Dalton’s Mediterranean concept,
- on the Scioto Mile with 65 seats inside and another 65 on that famous patio, plus valet parking. Dinner only to start, Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch service planned by the end of summer.
Location: 229 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
Website: Amara opening coverage
The Original Josie’s Pizza
About:
- The West Side institution that has been cutting Columbus-style pies since 1959 held the grand opening of its second location on July 10, taking over the former Santino’s space near Hollywood Casino. Fourth-generation family ownership, same square-cut pizza.
Location: 1675 Holt Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Website: josiespizza.com
Fox in the Snow
About:
- The Italian Village-born bakery café
opened its Upper Arlington shop
- on Saturday, July 11 in a former bike shop on Lane Avenue. It’s the seventh Fox in the Snow overall and the second to open this year.
Location: 1510 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Website: Fox in the Snow
Love Riley Cakes
About:
- The bakery behind those viral dot cakes opened its second location on July 18, behind an unmissable pink brick facade in Grandview. The cases stock cupcakes, cookies, macarons, and tiramisu brownies; owner Riley Harris, who trained under pastry chefs in London’s Notting Hill, is keeping custom cake orders at the original Dillmont Drive shop for now.
Location: 1089 W. 1st Ave., Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Website: loverileycakes.com
Mango Biche Mia
About:
- Colombian street-food chain Mango Biche Mia opened its first Ohio outpost in late July on the lower level of Polaris Fashion Place. The menu is built for snacking, with mangonada and fresh fruit bowls alongside a long list of smoothies.
Location: 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, OH 43240 (inside Polaris Fashion Place)
Website: mangobichemia.com
Tabla
About:
- Modern Indian restaurant Tabla opened in late July on Morse Road with a full bar and a running schedule of live Bollywood music nights. Lunch runs Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with dinner service from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Location: 3860 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43219
Mikey’s Late Night Slice
About:
- Columbus’s homegrown late-night pizza chain planted its eleventh location on Grandview Avenue with a grand opening on July 31. This one comes with a full bar, a Saucy Bar, a slushie bar, and a patio, and it stays open until 2:30 a.m. most nights, 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Location: 1312 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights, OH 43212
614 Pizza
About:
- South Side newcomer 614 Pizza held its grand opening on July 31, with owner Mohammad Arman handing out chances at five $500 cash prizes to opening-day customers. The menu covers pizza, baked wings, garlic fingers, and desserts, with takeout and delivery daily from noon to 8 p.m.
Location: 1541 E. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43206
Previous Months
The Daily Etcetera
Opened: June 2026
About:
- After several months of renovations, The Daily Growler’s South High Street location has reopened as The Daily Etcetera. The reimagined German Village destination blends the neighborhood feel of The Daily Growler with the cocktail-forward approach of The Daily Bar, featuring craft beer, specialty cocktails, citywide specials, Kolache Republic offerings, and five unique patio spaces. The refreshed concept officially welcomed guests on June 19.
Location: 702 S. High St., Columbus, OH
Website: The Daily Etcetera
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The Shapeshifter
Opened: June 2026
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About:
- After nearly two years of pop-ups and planning, The Shapeshifter officially opened in Franklinton on June 17. The cocktail bar comes from Theo Lentz, who launched it after the closure of Mouton. It runs on a rotating theme, with menus that change to match. Show up twice and expect two different bars.
Location: 129 McDowell St., Columbus, OH
Website: The Shapeshifter
Fresh and Feta
Opened: June 2026
About:
- Tarek Albast, the founder of Habibi Grill, opened this Mediterranean stall inside the Little Grand Market food hall on June 16, taking over the spot that housed For the Love of Dough. The format is customizable bowls and pita wraps: rice or lettuce base, then chicken or beef shawarma, lamb, falafel, or grilled shrimp.
Location: 710 Grandview Crossing Way, Columbus, OH 43212 (inside Little Grand Market)
Website: Fresh and Feta at Little Grand Market
Beirut Bitez
Opened: June 2026
About:
- Family-owned Beirut Bitez officially opened its Dublin restaurant on June 15, bringing fresh, made-from-scratch Lebanese cuisine to Central Ohio. Operated by the Azzam family, who also run the popular Taste of Greece & Mediterranean food truck, the fast-casual concept specializes in customizable bowls, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and halal-friendly options.
Location: 5720 Frantz Rd., Dublin, OH 43016
Website: Beirut Bitez (Instagram)
Red Bao Kitchen
Opened: June 2026
About:
- Red Bao Kitchen officially launched its delivery and takeout operation on June 15 after previewing the concept during the Columbus Arts Festival. Founded by first-generation Southern Chinese immigrant Alicia Long, the ghost kitchen serves handmade steamed bao, matcha drinks, and family-inspired recipes built around fresh ingredients. Customers can order online for delivery or curbside pickup, with more menu additions planned in the coming months.
Location: 1400 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH
Website: Red Bao Kitchen
Milky Way Matcha Bar
Opened: June 2026
About:
- The walk-up matcha bar attached to Fukuryu Ramen in Bridge Park opened a second window at Fukuryu’s Upper Arlington location on June 13. The full matcha lineup made the trip, along with taiyaki and butter-teok. There are retail matcha tins too.
Location: 1600 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (at Fukuryu Ramen)
Website: milkywaymatcha.com
CoccoKay Bites
Opened: June 2026
About:
- From Bala and Priya Somakandan, the owners of CoccoKay Bites Biriyani Express, this Indian and Sri Lankan café opened June 10 in Powell. It serves dosas up to 4 feet long, plus European-style cakes and avocado boba tea.
Location: 170 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065
Website: coccokaybites.com
Dojo Dumplings
Opened: June 2026
About:
- The newest vendor at Center Street Market inside Crooked Can Brewing opened June 10, turning out made-to-order dumplings, noodles, bao, and rice bowls for the Hilliard food hall crowd.
Location: 5354 Center St., Hilliard, OH 43026 (inside Center Street Market)
Website: Dojo Dumplings (Instagram)
Biscuit Belly
Opened: June 2026
About:
- Grandview has a new breakfast destination. Louisville-based Biscuit Belly opened its first Ohio location on June 2 in the former Hot Chicken Takeover space. Known for its made-from-scratch Southern-style biscuits, the restaurant serves biscuit sandwiches, breakfast favorites, coffee, and brunch dishes. The growing chain first launched in Kentucky in 2019 and has plans for additional Ohio locations in the future.
Location:
- 1417 W. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH
Website:Biscuit Belly Grandview (Facebook)
BBQ & The Pier
Opened: May 2026
About:
- A new seafood and barbecue concept has officially opened inside North Market Bridge Park, taking over the former COLO Market & Oyster Bar space. BBQ & The Pier combines fresh oysters, fish and chips, fried shrimp, and coastal-inspired seafood dishes with approachable barbecue favorites, creating a menu that bridges land and sea. The concept comes from two hospitality veterans: Holy Crepes owner Enis Ndreu and Elvis Lloshi, who previously helped lead operations at Iron Grill.
Location:
- 6750 Longshore St., Dublin, OH
Website:North Market Bridge Park
Palomino Coffee Shop
Opened: May 2026
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About:
- A new coffee concept has opened inside Cordial, the Victorian Village cocktail club formerly known as The Bottle Shop, on King Avenue. Palomino Coffee Shop is serving espresso drinks, matcha, chai, and rotating seasonal specialties in a cozy, neighborhood-focused setting. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the café gives the cocktail bar a daytime life of its own. The menu runs from solid espresso staples to specialty lattes like miso caramel and orange creamsicle.
Location:
- 237 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
Website:Palomino Coffee Shop (Instagram)
Mezcla (Reopening)
Reopened: June 2026
About:
- Not a brand-new spot, but a very welcome return. Mezcla officially reopened on June 5 after several months closed following a vehicle crash that forced a temporary shutdown. The Italian Village favorite is bringing back its acclaimed Latin American small plates and cocktails just in time for summer.
Location:
- 1022 Summit St., Columbus, OH
Website:Mezcla (Instagram)
Huli Huli Tiki Lounge Downtown
Opened: May 2026
About:
- Huli Huli Tiki Lounge has expanded with a new Downtown Columbus location, bringing tropical cocktails and island-inspired vibes to East Mound Street. The new space is the first tiki bar to open Downtown since 2019 and joins the restaurant’s original Powell location. Guests can expect a mix of signature drinks and menu favorites, along with location-specific offerings, all served in a carefully designed space filled with custom carvings, artwork, and Polynesian-inspired decor.
Location:
- 22 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH
Website:hulihulipowell.com
Wolf’s Ridge at The Worthington Inn
Opened: April 2026
About:
- After years of anticipation, Wolf’s Ridge has officially opened its new concept inside the historic Worthington Inn. The restaurant blends the charm of the longtime space with a fresh menu of approachable, chef-driven tavern fare. Guests can expect everything from comforting lunch staples to refined dinner dishes, all served in a setting that honors the building’s legacy while bringing new energy to the neighborhood.
Location:
- 649 High St., Worthington, OH
Website:wolfsridgebrewing.com
Soul 2 Go Express in Gahanna
Opened: April 2026
About:
- Soul 2 Go is continuing its Central Ohio expansion with a new express location in Gahanna. The menu keeps the brand’s signature soul food front and center: bourbon chicken, jerk chicken, and the classic sides, served from a streamlined space designed for carryout, delivery, and quick dine-in visits. Same bold flavors, quicker turnaround.
Location:
- 134 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH
Website:Soul 2 Go
Great Glizzies
Debuted: April 2026
About:
- A new food truck from the team behind McGinnis’ Grill is rolling into the scene. Great Glizzies made its debut with a pop-up in Upper Arlington, serving creative loaded hot dogs. Expect loaded all-beef dogs with fries and corn nuggets on the side, and a schedule that hops between local breweries.
Location:
- Various locations (check social media for schedule)
Website: Great Glizzies (StreetFoodFinder)
Mordisco at Barrel & Bloom
Opened: April 2026
About:
- The popular Venezuelan food truck Mordisco is expanding with a second location at Barrel & Bloom in Linworth. Known for its arepas, empanadas, and flavorful breakfast dishes, the family-run concept now pairs its menu with a hybrid coffee shop and bar setting. Whether you stop by for a morning bite or an afternoon snack, it’s a delicious new way to experience one of the city’s standout food trucks.
Location:
- 2365 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH
Website:mordisco.us
Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet
Opened: April 2026
About:
- A massive
- experience is landing in Columbus. Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet serves more than 200 dishes daily, including snow crab legs, lobster, sashimi, hot pot, ramen, and even butter-baked whole crab. It’s a fast-casual setup with serious variety, perfect for anyone who wants a little bit of everything on their plate. This is the chain’s first Ohio location, and it’s bringing big buffet energy with it.
Location:
- 1841 W. Henderson Rd., Upper Arlington, OH
Website:umibuffet.com
Hoseki Sushi and Grill
Opened: March 2026
About:
- Now open in Powell, Hoseki Sushi and Grill is serving up fresh sushi, ramen, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. The space leans cozy and relaxed, making it just as good for a casual lunch as it is for a laid-back dinner. The menu works as well for a quick lunch roll as it does for a long dinner spread of rolls and noodles.
Location:
- 4290 Home Rd., Suite F, Powell, OH
Website:Hoseki Sushi and Grill (Facebook)
Fired Up Pizza
Opened: March 2026
About:
- The long-vacant Worthington space that once housed Natalie’s Pizza is finally alive again. Fired Up Pizza is led by former Cameron Mitchell Restaurants executive chef Michael Rice. Along with their pizzas, you’ll find a deli-style setup stocked with Italian classics like lasagna, manicotti, meatballs, fresh pastas, and cured meats and cheeses. It’s part pizzeria, part neighborhood market.
Location:
- 5601 N. High St., Worthington, OH
Website:fireduppizza614.com
The Hive Coffee & Cafe
Opened: March 2026
About:
- A familiar Grandview favorite has a fresh new look. The Hive Coffee & Cafe is the reimagined version of Basic Biscuits, Kindness & Coffee, complete with a renovated space and an expanded menu. The same heart is still there, but now with more options, longer hours, and a new name to match the updated vibe. Stop in for breakfast, then come back at lunch.
Location:
- 1160 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH
Website:thehivecoffeecolumbus.com
Allora Kitchen & Bar
Opened: March 2026
About:
- The space that once held Gallo’s on High is stepping into its next chapter with Allora Kitchen & Bar. The new concept keeps the spirit of the original with a refreshed menu and a slightly new direction. Expect a mix of familiar favorites alongside new dishes, plus a welcoming atmosphere that still feels like a neighborhood go-to.
Location:
- 4215 N. High St., Columbus, OH
Website:allorakitchenbar.com
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