Two Dollar Radio Headquarters

First time here and it was everything and more. Went for James Baldwin conversation, met some wonderful people and the shop itself is cute and cozy. So many books by authors I've never heard of such a vibe . Definitely grabbing more people to come

Everything I could have wanted in a restaurant! Lots of open space, indie books, self serve water, and an all vegan menu. Perfect! Got their Coconut Bacon, “Egg” & Tortuga and it came with a side salad and home fries. Absolutely stunning presentation and delicious flavors. Loved all of it!

This is an INCREDIBLE place! The 100% vegan menu is to die for! The food is delicious!! They have a ton of variety, but what’s really cool is their building and how they have incorporated their publishing company/bookstore into a place where you can relax with a hearty, flavorful vegan meal and either read a book you purchased, listen to music, or go there for an evening show. The staff is amazingly friendly and kind, as well. I was stunned to have discovered this place via an article published in 614 Magazine. I can’t wait to return to enjoy more vegan food - their food feels like a love language. Kudos to the chef, for sure! I truly hope you make the trip to visit them! You won’t be disappointed!

A great community asset. Their story is written on their menu, but to summarize its a book publisher that also sells coffee, food, cocktails, as well as has opportunities with buying books, memberships, and/or subscriptions. A LOT of community engagement and showcasing of eclectic perspectives and authors. I came in to get some food and a non-alcoholic cocktail. The food is all vegetarian I think (or at least all mine was), and overall it is very good. My recommendationa are to a) simplify ingredients, and b) once simplified, let each dish sing with its own perspective like the books. Too much overlap in profiles resulted in several dishes that tasted very similar. The jalapenos were fresh tasting, not at all spicy. I loved the flavor profile - but I only got 5 jalapeno halves! Typically when you do pepper halves, you give the customer, say, 3 chilis or 6 halves. It also helps reduce potential waste. I got the pambazo and loved it. Im a chili head so I wish it were spicier (I added the hot sauce but still wish I could get it spicier), but I really loved this fork-and-knife sandwich. I will return to eat another. My drink was good - fresh tasting that almost tasted like an agua fresca. I got the "this dress has pockets" without alocohol and its fruity but earthy. I left full and happy. I recommend if you like adventurous vegetarian dishes, community engagement, and reading!

This bookstore/coffee shop with booze is so unique and cool. I spent way more time in there looking at all the independently published books. Certainly lots of room to sit and read or study. Excellent atmosphere and vibe.

Beautiful concept, perfectly executed! Books, delicious food & utterly charming staff! The vibe was calm & neighborly!!! I will be back!

Absolutely devastating news, they cut down their menu to only two premade sandwiches at the beginning of the new year!!! It’s still a cute place to sit and hang out, but the food was SO good before!!! RIP the best vegan brunch in Columbus!!! 💔

As a visitor, the location almost put me off but I’m so glad it didn’t! The space is open, light and relaxed. Staff are super friendly. Most importantly, the food is delicious! I had the Pambazo sandwich on recommendation. The bun was light, the eggplant was lightly breaded. The flavours were amazing - a taste sensation. Worth a messy napkin for sure! I love that everything is made in house rather than commercial products. I wanted to try so many things in the menu, I don’t think you can go wrong here. This place is a vegan foodie gem, you must try it. You won’t be disappointed!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Perfect little breakfast stop. They do craft nights too!! It's a lot of food for a good price and vegetarian friendly. Their cookies are to die for.

If VEGAN is your jam, come here, even if it's not your jam . Order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food to the table. The service is great. Helpful for those who are undecided or unfamiliar. Ordered the tacos. They were good, but the fried potatoes were better. Haha. Filling for sure sure. The vibe here is what puts the place over the top. Chill, casual & comfy. Bookstore/music /food. Came for Sunday brunch, more options. DJ was spinning some tunes. Heart. My first visit, but not last!

We went to @twodollarradiohq and got the special , smash tacos with vegan soy pork and the regular menu item , but no less delicious , pambazo. Both entries are fire 2DRHQ is an independent publisher and bookstore as well as a vegan restaurant bar and coffee shop. Always vegan and always delicious. Support vegan family owned businesses

Just stopped in for a quick coffee but love the space and cozy ambiance. I'll definitely come back to work and try the food!

This is a cute bookstore/cafe! I tried their brunch on Sunday which I thought was okay. The French toast and tofu were good but the strawberry compote was cold and the potatoes were not fresh. The cost for food is expensive but the coffee is priced well. I didn't try the coffee since there were not decaf options but it was just $5 for an oat milk latte. There is street parking available but it was very full when I visited. I saw a sign for Friday night dates where you get a drink and two books for $40 so that sounds like a fun thing to try in the future!

This is another place that is super hyped, and though it is off my beaten path, I was looking forward to trying it. I walked in, and it is a very cool space. Essentially a small bookstore crossed with a coffee shop. A very interesting collection of books, though necessarily not a very large one. Coffee and beer at the counter. Not real obvious that they serve food, but they do have a small menu. I had thought it was all vegan, but I was offered beef till they realized they were out. I was fine with soy. I went with the Great Lakes nachos. I'm not sure why they are called that. They are pretty basic: cheese and "meat" and jalapeños, etc. They were pretty good. A decent portion and quality for the price. It took more than half an hour to get them though, a loooong time for nachos. They were not busy. They didn't appear to be shorthanded. Staff were not moving quickly or helping each other out. They were hanging out and straightening books. Maybe there was one frantic guy in the kitchen? But I was getting pretty darn hungry, and soon would have just had to get it to go. Might have been five stars otherwise. Drinks are coffee and beer and cocktails, and a few bottled and canned drinks. I didn't want beer or coffee, and IBC root beer was the best choice for me out of the other items, and it's not a very good root beer, honestly. I might come back for coffee and books. I don't think I'll be back for food. The wait was just nuts, and they don't have a whole lot of interesting selections. Nothing I saw at a couple of other tables looked drool worthy either.

We were greeted with a smile, given undivided attention and he took the time to explain the store experience that included the date night (2 books and 2 drinks for $40). It's a pretty hip experience for book enthusiasts in Cols.

To be at Two Dollar is to love good vegan eats, homey environment, and good books! I was surprised to come across this gem upon moving here and specifically experienced their date night and a book event with the beau and then with a good girlfriend. Granted I have not read one of the books as they are still on my over populated bookshelf but I bring folks here for a taste of hippy americana when they visit! This big plate of food and a drink ran me around $20-25 yet I am sure this can be a two day meal or a shared plate. I have purchased and read their homemade cookbooks, so indulge in that and if you come for the hospitality and food- leave this place better then you met it! Be kind and not bring the raucous since folks like me occasionally work from here too. Peace and veganism

If you visit Columbus -- or if you live there -- and you don't visit this bookstore-cafe-beer-eatery, you are missing something special. Two dollar radio is a small indie publishing house with great taste in young writers and a promoter of other indie imprints. Eat, drink and read.

Great spot for good food and a book store!! Many vegan options and this is a great lunch spot.

This is such a great place to go. If you just wanna chill eat some good food read some books and even buy books. I also heard that they were having a hard time. She's very sad to see because it's one of my favorite places to visit when I come home. So if you can pay them a visit and buy things it's definitely worth it. Their food is really good. They also have a great selection of books to choose from and it's a great place to just come and study and vibe with friends. The staff was nice. I got my order pretty quickly. Food was really good. I definitely plan on going back!

Really cool book store and great food! Very relaxing spot to check out some books and read a little bit.

Atmosphere, quirkiness & community! All the things I love most, PLUS INCREDIBLE food & drink! Can't recommend more.

This business is a high five stars for me, for being unlike any other restaurant or bookstore I have visited in Columbus. They are doing something truly unique and I dig it. It is a combo vegan restaurant and bookstore. They also sell coffee and cocktails. On the weekends, it is a brunch only menu. All menu items are vegan. I am not a vegan and was looking forward to trying something different than my norm. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. It gave me the perfect amount of time to browse all the books. I tried both the artichoke dip and the breakfast tacos. The artichoke dip was hot and creamy and served with the best tortilla chips I have ever had. The tacos I did not enjoy as much, because I didn't love the flavor or texture of the soy scramble they were filled with. The potatoes it was served with were delicious. Staff and atmosphere are so pleasant. An unexpected and highly recommended stop.

Always enjoy visiting here, they always seem to have a different menu each time I visit which is okay with us. I do wish that they would add a crunch element to some of their dishes. They are always very helpful and consistent, and it comes to service, I also like the quiet atmosphere of the restaurant.

Everything they make is wonderful... and such a huge menu?!? And cool shop - books and books (and radios)

A bit of a hike from Westerville, but well worth the trip. Very relaxed hipster ambiance, books for sale, alternative music, and a wonderful vegan menu. Not your typical out of the freezer vegan, entirely house made and delicious.

Tonight I went way out of my norm and thought I'd try this vegan spot. While vegan isn't my favorite, I'm always open. I can't share anything about the actual restaurant/bookstore since I've never seen it. I found this spot purely from GrubHub. My review is simply focused on the food. I ordered the Randy Mac 'n' cheese Tortuga and the Chadford Astoria Salad. First, everything arrived packaged very nicely. I just wish restaurants would better seal the package to prevent tampering by the delivery drivers. Is it too much to ask for a little extra peace of mind? Second, the food looked great! Unfortunately the taste didn't deliver. The salad was so salty I couldn't eat it. I don't know what they did to it but it was awful! I was so disappointed because the salad looked like it could have been really good. As for the Randy Mac 'n' cheese, I thought it looked great and the taste was just ok. I've discover that vegan food just doesn't have the same satisfaction on the tongue as food with meat. I personal feel the lack of fat just makes the food ok. While I can honestly say this was good, it isn't something I would crave or want to order again. So unfortunately, this didn't hit the spot. I want flavor when I eat!

Incredible vegan food! Everything was delicious and they had some really unique recipes. The staff was friendly and I loved the store space/cafe.

My wife and I have frequented this vegan restaurant for the past two years and have loved every trip. There's something comforting and relaxing about the atmosphere there. Between the friendly staff, the tasty food options, and the huge selection of books, Two Dollar Radio HQ is quite possibly my absolute favorite place to visit. Try out their oatmeal cream pies. Seriously, I believe it's laced with magic, because it's ALWAYS excellent.

I came here because I found a groupon and my book loving dad and sister were visiting. Parking is street parking, I guess because we went during the week it wasn't hard to find parking. It was definitely an interesting experience with a good amount of books from their publishing house to choose from as well as select others. We also had some of the cocktails. I honestly don't remember much about them because I wasn't really a fan. Overall, I think this is a coolish hipster type shop but I don't see myself returning.

A true gem of Columbus, bringing understated, grounded vibes to a cozy and organic atmosphere. They serve One Line coffee, everything is made in house, and it's all vegan. Plenty of gluten free options, a solid brunch menu. Who knew you could get nopales in Columbus? They make great meat-free subs from nuts and beans and as an omnivore I can say it tastes amazing, the dishes as a whole. Multiple nondairy milk options as well. It has that college cafe feel to it but far enough away from the university where folks out of college who still want those vibes can happily congregate, read some books, sip on a hemp milk latte, and enjoy some gluten free nopales enchiladas in peace.

Decided to try this place for a date night and was not disappointed! Cozy bookshop meets vegan restaurant meets cheap (but delicious!) cocktails. The servers were very kind and conversational -- it felt like chatting with friends. For food I tried the Walnut Chorizo Grilled Cheeze and it was as ooey and gooey as any other non-vegan grilled cheese. The buttery brioche pretty much sealed the deal. You will feel comforted and full after this sandwich and honestly, will probably forget it's vegan. Highly recommend!

It's loud. It smells. Table wobbly - can't use to write, which is weird because that's what everyone here is doing. Water unpalatable. Sketchy neighborhood. The majority of the books were utterly unknown to me - indy/local/BLM/lgbt published books maybe? Coffee was alright but tasted burnt. Clothes reeked of oil after leaving.

I've been back a couple of times for brunch - once more for a pop up (yay Willowbeez) and more recently for their own brunch menu after they reopened for dine-in. The food is fantastic vegan, and the staff is super friendly. I love the shelves and tables of books, many being titles that are new-to-me. I bought 3 books that they publish themselves and can't wait to get to reading. Love this place.

I had such a good time here. I took my parents for Father's Day since my parents eat plant based. Walking in is this cute retro joint, you're greeting by a cafe ambiance with live music and books everywhere! The food was mouth watering tasty! I am not vegan and I enjoyed what I ate as well. Drinks were refreshing, I had the kombucha on tap and my brother had the shrub. I liked mine the best... just saying. The queso and hummus were eaten very quickly! My dish was the breakfast burrito tortuga and I love that it came with a salad and home fries. Nothing was overly salty, and everything had great flavor. But what I like most about this place was the owners. They were sweet and nice and very helpful. Come visit this place to relax, read and eat. A cute little spot in Marion village. PS my mom bought their cookbook and kept raving about it all afternoon

For me, on this particular cloudy day this was such a perfect little getaway. I was traveling and needed to decompress, googled the nearest indie bookshop and found Two Dollar Radio. I snagged a vegan donut and a latte something or other and sat and read and blended into the background noise and mellow music. I don't live in this city but be sure to visit again whenever I return to Columbus.

I have been hearing a lot of buzz about this place and finally had a reason to go when having a brunch date with a friend that lives on the Southside. It's a cafe/bookstore that also holds special events and what not. I absolutely love the concept as well as the relaxed vibe. You order up front and are given a number to put on your table. The staff was informative and friendly as well. I ordered the Denny's O's vegan slam home run and my friend ordered the breakfast tacos and we also got a cinnamon roll. The vegan breakfast tacos were amazing as well as the cinnamon roll. And I enjoyed the slam home run, although I wasn't crazy about the biscuit and gravy. I'm also not a vegan, and used to actual sausage in my biscuits and gravy, and found the gravy to be lacking in flavor. Although the biscuit itself was great as well as the potatoes, and tofu scramble. The chai I ordered was only okay. But they do make it with options such as coconut milk, and that was a plus. My favorite part of Two Dollar Radio Headquarters would have to be the all the books and the recommendations listed on them. We could have spent hours just browsing but alas responsibilities. We did find a few however and I can't wait to start reading mine. The paperbacks are all $12 which seems quite reasonable. All in all this place exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be back.

Was driving thru town and found this hidden gem. What a wonderful place!! Friendly staff, AMAZING food (all of it was labeled with allergen info), and a comfy vibe. Recommend to all.

Love this place! Went for our first time coming from Cincinnati and my best friend recommended this place and I urged him to meet us there. This is my kind of place with some amazing books from mostly small indie presses and great vegan food that was fresh. The Carrot Lox & Apple Sandwich is a banger certified.

Traveling through Columbus on a long drive and was so excited to find not only more vegan options than I expected, but one combined with a bookstore?! My only regret is not having more time to spend there. The decor was cute and inviting. I ordered the Buffa-whoa and the Jean Claude van Randy wrap. After splitting both with my boyfriend, I double checked the menu and and realized we must have been given the bbq chicken wrap instead of the buffa-whoa as it didn't fit the description of what I ordered. We were already on the road when I discovered this but wasn't too terribly disappointed as they were both delicious. However this is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Hope to be back next time we're coming through!

lovely! really wonderful environment with great books, food, and drink. bonus points for some of the best public-restroom pooping i've ever experienced. not only are the restrooms clean and well maintained, they're also genuinely inviting. they smell objectively good. it blows my mind every time.

Delicious food and wonderful vibe! So glad we stopped while we were in town briefly!!!

Yay! This place is amazing! They sell One Line coffee which I love! They're vegan, so they don't have milk, only the alternatives. Fine by me because I'm lactose intolerant anyway! I came on a Saturday around 2 and it wasn't packed. I'm sure they're busier when there are events going on, but I like that you can come study here and there are open tables and lots of plugs. They sell books here and apparel which is cool. The space is open with high ceilings and a very hipstery vibe. They play pretty eclectic music which I enjoyed. Service is great! They come and take plates and everything. It's very low key here and maybe not super well known. I ordered the notable fried chick'n sammy which was supposed to be like fried chicken with pimento cheese, lettuce, and some kind of a sauce. It was made of seitan but was somewhat...gummy? Or maybe it was just me. I've had something similar to this before but I just wasn't feeling this particular dish. It was very flavorful though and I liked the sauce! Not sure what it was though! It was $9 but was filling so it was worth it to me! The sandwich was huge too! My friend got the super popular wrap which was shawarma with olive hummus, onions, cucumbers, and greens. I wasn't a fan of the hummus because I don't like olives but I think she thought it was a creatively made meal! The menu seems to be going through a revamp. The dude at the register told us they would be ridding of some items on there. But I do like the selection of alcohol. It's nice to know there are coffee shops that are multipurpose because they stay open longer. Also, it's not busy here so again, you can totally study here or just come grab coffee or food with a friend. Parking is street but not hard to find at all! I'd totally come back here again! One line doesn't have much space so I'd totally come here instead to study!

This is such a cute spot! The staff is so nice and helpful. They immediately greeted us and were attentive. They also did a great job explaining the menu. I am not a vegan (but like to try new things), my dad has been a vegan for 5 years. I ordered the Buffalo Mac and Cheese side ($7) and my dad ordered the Walmut Chorizo Grilled Cheese w/ a side salad ($12). The Mac had a great kick to it and it was tasty! My dad loved his Grilled Cheese. We will definitely be back!

Two dollar radio headquarters is a cool spot with books, coffee and good vibes! Definitely worth checking out when you're in the neighborhood

I love Two Dollar Radio HQ!!!! Cozy, chill vibe as soon as you walk in the door. I love the layout of the books, the indy book selection, and the blocks on the books that give you a snippet of why you would like the book. Most importantly, this place has what bookstores have been missing-booze & amazing food. Vegan food!

Two Dollar Radio is one of the most hipster places in Columbus. It's a bookstore and cafe with some of the most kick ass food. The menu features many vegan options. If you want a reasonably priced cocktail they have a few. They also have a lot of events like poetry. I wanted to get something off the funky menu. It's located on Parsons Avenue not far from the hipster businesses farther to the north. This place is more like a bookstore than a restaurant. It's pretty quiet inside and you are actually able to read without being interrupted by loud music. The menu isn't huge but there's more vegan choices here than almost anywhere else in central Ohio. It also has a great cocktail menu. The Bad And Boujie cocktail is made with lemon and vodka. Among the appetizers is the Cashew Mozzarella Caprese. It's pretend mozzarella made with cashews on tomato slices. Among the entrees are the vegan Hot Pockets. There's not that many items on the menu but they're all crazy and weird in a good way. It's a good place if you like offbeat books. It's also not just a bookstore but one of the best new restaurants in the city. This is another great addition to Olde Town East, it fits in good there.

Super cute spot. Food was great. Service was friendly but one point deduction for very very slow service

I've been participating in #Veganuary and was told this is *the place* to grab a bite. It's a cozy little location parked slightly off the beaten path. It's part cafe/part book store/ part hangout. They have a few microbrews in two too. We ordered a few sandwiches and beers. My daughter got a latte made with oat milk. It was all very good--exceptionally delicious. My husband had the Po Boy and I had the Buffalo sandwich. The flavors and textures were on-point. My daughter had a PB&J and swore it was the best sandwich she'd ever eaten, mostly due to the bread (which was made by Lucky Cat bakery BTW). All in all a great meal and cute atmosphere with decent prices. A few *little* qualms. Nothing worth detracting a star for, but little details that I wish were different. The beers: all the choices had high ABV. It would have been nice to see a Pilsner or a more drinkable beer on the menu. The ordering: the service was great, but if you've never been there before it's a bit confusing. We noticed food being run to tables, so we sat and thought we would be waited on, but in fact you order at the counter and they bring it out. That's it. Check this place out. You'll be glad you did!

If you're looking for great food & drink while you check out an amazing selections of books, this is the perfect spot! The staff is extremely welcoming and the dishes never disappoint.

There is a reason sense of community here. I can to watch the poetry slam, it's the 3rd Saturday if every month. And it was profound. I had the Cowboy Caviar. It was so satisfying. The tortilla chips were hearty and delicious. The salsa was well balanced with white beans, vegetables, and fresh flavor. Appreciated the selection of beverages. Wouldn't recommend the wine. The ambiance is relaxing and electric at the same time. Relaxed and thought providing. The books are unexpected. It's the opposite of Barnes and Noble. Little touches of thoughtful detail are everywhere. I'm glad this is in my neighborhood. Will definitely be returning.

Out and About in the German Village vicinity and decided to take a chance on this place - seemed odd - a book store with vegan dinner menu. Sooooo glad we stopped in. Food is great - highly recommend the chilaquiles- staff fantastic, and atmosphere is quirky and cool. A real Columbus gem - we will be back!!

Hubby and I stopped in for Sunday brunch with my reluctant non vegan hubby. We were greeted by a very warm and friendly woman. Ordered a breakfast burrito and hubby got the brioche French toast with home fries and coconut sausage. Hubby ate ALL of the more than generous portions and was stealing off my plate. The ambiance is awesome (gentle music, coffee brewing) and they have a huge selection of great books. I forgot to snap a "before" picture but as you can see this is what I took home and ate for dinner. They even offer cucumber infused water. We WILL be back.

I've been here twice -- once for bevvies and once for coffee. Both times I really enjoyed myself. This local coffee/bar cafe sports vegan food, alcohol, coffee and board games. Basically BYO-laptop and you never need to leave. Moreso, they are also an independent bookstore (and art), unpretentious and interesting. Who can complain about work while you are sitting under a magical unicorn mural?! I'm a huge advocate of supporting local, funky spots like this and will continue to do so! It's a great place, check it out!

I love the amount of soul and edge this place has. Walking in, you see tables with stacks of books and artwork for sale pinned on the walls. The first time I visited I bought one of my all time favorite books. I know they do poetry reading events which is something I've never participated in, but I enjoy listening. The food is wholesome and they even make their own ketchup -- which is delicious. Art, books, friendly atmosphere and great vegan food... need I say more?

Cool books-Great wrap sandwich (and we're meat eaters!)-Cool temporary tattoos-Great lighting- small kid play space-suuuuuper neat art everywhere-check their calendar for events-Attentive, smiling and knowledgeable staff. Don't miss this place.

Probably the best vegan restaurant we have ever gone to (and we go to a lot). Really cool ambience too, love the way the books are displayed and with little notations on their attributes

All vegan, not just vegetarian, but vegan. Disclosure: I am not a vegetarian or vegan. Everything that we had was flavorful and colorful. If you're hungry and going for the best value, I'd recommend the wrap or one of the sandwiches. The crab cakes and the quiche, although very good, were not filling for a dinner meal. Overall, very cool spot. They sell beer if you're interested, and they sell books. The books part isn't that weird, it's like a small book store with a little vegan bistro attached! Or a cafe that sells books! Lastly, they do live music on some nights, so this might just be the next best date night you were looking for! Vegan eats, beer, books, and live music!