For more than 50 years, HoneyDip Diner has been serving up comfort food, hot coffee, and community spirit from its spot on Kenny Road. But now, the beloved diner—and its small business neighbors—are at risk of losing their longtime home to redevelopment.
In a heartfelt post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, HoneyDip announced that their building, along with others on the block, is caught in the middle of a legal battle.
The property went into receivership after landlord disputes, and a court-appointed receiver has quietly arranged to sell the buildings to developers, without giving tenants a chance to purchase the spaces they’ve occupied for decades.
The news has left the Kenny Road community blindsided.
For diners who grew up grabbing breakfast at HoneyDip, or families who made it their weekend ritual, the thought of losing this piece of Columbus history stings.
HoneyDip and the other tenants aren’t giving up without a fight. They’ve launched a petition calling on the community to help preserve the businesses that have called Kenny Road home for generations. They’re also asking locals to share favorite memories and photos from over the years, a reminder of just how much these small businesses mean to Columbus.
You can read the diner’s full statement on Facebook or sign the petition here.
