Columbus’s best local businesses
The 1065 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 18
What changed this month
- Sep 18✓ I Scream Gelato re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Ethyl & Tank re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Bada Bean Bada Booze re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ State of Devotion re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Ray Ray's Hog Pit re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Nurtur Salon + Spa re-checked — details verified
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1065 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
- 15Pets
- 16Cafes
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OtherIndoor cycling studio featuring workouts set to music, plus friendly staff and instructors.
Landscape-design business providing concepts and installations, including irrigation and lighting.
Clean shop for aquariums featuring corals, fish and supplies.
Garden center offering a wide selection of plants, including hostas, plus landscaping services.
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