Fox in the Snow has amazing pastries and coffee. This is our favorite spot and number one recommendation! It was recently were recognized as a top 10 most popular coffee shop in the world and a top 2 most popular coffee shop in the U.S., and for good reason.


Sydneys favorite pastry is a morning bun (a croissant-like pastry filled with chocolate mousse), while Spencer usually opts for a cinnamon roll. We both usually get a vanilla latte as well.

The Book Loft is a unique bookstore in German Village with over 30 rooms to explore.

While you're there, take a stroll down the same few blocks in German Village as the Book Loft and choose from four fantastic coffee shops - Winans, Kitties, Pistachia Vera, or Staufs. Each offers its own distinct charm and great coffee. Winans is also a chocolate shop, Kitties has great matcha, Pistachia Vera is a fantastic patisserie, and Staufs always has a fun, special latte to try.

This area is where we live and often walk around on the weekends to grab a coffee or go to the farmers market that is on this same strip.

We have a few friends and family members who are gluten free- this is the place for you! This bakery and coffee shop is completely gluten free. It also has a selection of homemade frozen treats like hot dog buns, pies, etc. There’s also a cooler stocked with gluten free beer and other goodies!

North Market is a 148-year-old vibrant public market made up of Ohio’s best independent merchants, farmers, and makers. Our favorite booth is probably Jeni's - it's the original one!

The Kelton Stately Manor has been preserved with family artifacts from 1760- 1975. The collection includes letters, furniture, business records, paintings, furniture, china and textiles. Approximately eighty percent of the current furnishings are from the family. The collection is unusual in that it highlights three generations of one family in a continuous record, a distinction made possible by the letters found in the walls of the house.


Kelton House offers tours Thursday- Sunday.


Fun facts:

1) We toured Kelton House to be a potential wedding venue!
2) Sydney volunteers here through Junior League.

This is Spencer's favorite barbecue! Ray Rays operated out of its food truck at Land Grant, a local brewery, Thursday-Sunday.

The German inspired brunch here from 10am-2pm is delicious. The restaurant brews its own beer here as well. Prost!

This great brunch spot is a Columbus classic! Sydney always gets the hen’s in a basket and Spencer always gets the famous pancake balls!

If you want to try something unique, don’t miss this Japanese inspired bakery! They have a wide variety of flavors so everyone can find something they like. There are more mainstream flavors like strawberry, chocolate, and matcha, but also unique flavors like red bean and ube! This bakery is part of the Japanese mall that has other stores as well.

If you haven't been to Columbus before, you might want to take some time to walk around campus. Don't forget to walk by the Shoe- notably the home of the Buckeyes and where Taylor Swift played to a nearly sold-out stadium during her Reputation Tour!

This is a classic Columbus pizza spot!

Another one of our favorites is Chapman's Eat Market in German Village. The chef, a James Beard semifinalist in 2023, crafts delectable dishes that showcase the best of local and seasonal ingredients. Definitely get the beef fat french fries!

Chapman’s is really hard to get a reservation at, but you can always sit at the bar and eat (which is what we usually do).

Spencer found this hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant! If you want to go, book far in advance. It's always booked out, but for good reason!

This is a fun place to go for an after-dinner drink. Pro tip: it's directly below Forno if you go there for dinner beforehand.

If you want a good view of the city, this rooftop bar is the place to go!