East Market

I ate at the soul food restaurant today , the food was phenomenal. It taste like it was cooked with love and seasoning. The dish I had could have been served in the best of restaurants my adjectives are hot , fresh and tasty. I did notice a plaque , own and operated by a black woman and she should be proud of her accomplishments. One critique and I won’t shed a spotlight on it but service. The young lady who waited on me today 7/24/25 could have been a bit more welcoming and friendly. I won’t elaborate but it was obviously worth mentioning. Anyway the food was great made with time and dedication , seasoned not too much not too little definitely a balance and worth the investment. My meatloaf platter was about 15 dollars and came with 3 delicious sides .

Such a great mix of diversity, culture, and cuisine! Lots of parking, seating and variety! More than worth the visit, offering something for everyone! I can't wait to go back!

We came to this market on Thursday. There were many restaurants and bars, but I felt the variety of cuisine here was not as many as other markets in Columbus. There were Mexican, Asian, Italian, and classic American dishes, but I was not interested in them. The room was kind of small. The patio was great but parking lots were limited.

I had a delightful time visiting my friend at the Beardy Baker. I also visited several other shops that I frequent. The atmosphere was lively, and there was a nice crowd view of the March Madness sports that were being broadcast. I was able to catch up on some basketball scores as well.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting East Market in Columbus, and it was an absolute delight! This vibrant food hall and market is a fantastic addition to the city’s culinary scene. The variety of vendors offers something for everyone, from mouthwatering BBQ and fresh sushi to artisanal desserts and craft cocktails. I tried the hibachi chicke and egg roll. They had a sign that their food was made from scratch and would take 10 min. The yum yum sauce was great. It delivered bold flavors and high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, we found a table big enough for our party of 10. The only downside was the smoke upstairs and the parking. I think going to the conservatory and then walking over for a lunch would be a fun day. I liked the historical information board and the trackslaid into the floor as a nod to the past history of the building. The market is clean, well-designed, and easy to navigate. East Market is a must-visit for foodies and anyone looking for a fun, flavorful experience in Columbus—I can’t wait to return!

Update: as much as we go to the East Market, we should be members now. I like the market but they really need to do something about their ventilation systems. We shouldn't leave smelling like food, and it's not because it's small. Even when the doors are open the stench of multiple food vendors food is stuck with you when you leave. I do not like smelling like grill meat all day. We were so glad they put another market here (even though it's not as big as North Market, it's not even as big as Dublin North Market). Hopefully it will continue to grow and flourish! Parking is always a slight mess and the lot is so tight, unless you park behind the East Market in the Local Cantina parking lot. They also should add a hood over front part of the patio so that when it rains people can still sit outside.

Outstanding, I love the east market.Everybody, there is so friendly just a wonderful place! Holy crepes is AMAZING! the crepe was made with perfection just delicious.It's a must try, must try, and the price is very reasonable! A lot of crepes to choose from savory, sweet, just wonderful love it love it, love it.I must try.

You haven't been here. You should go! Very similar to Columbus's North market. It's full of stalls selling delicious food, goodies, treats, art etc. There are also lots of tables upstairs and down where you can sit and enjoy. CBC brewing company restaurant is located in the same parking lot as is a lovely little speakeasy on the bottom floor of the market, they are only open Friday and Saturday evening however.