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Graffiti Burger, . Local burger chain, with simple menu concept similar to Five Guys and In-N-Out. Named for its heaping, almost sloppy, burger toppings. Vegetarian option is a delicious house-made veggie patty.
Raising Canes, . Five locations in the Columbus area. Fast food chain that serves excellent chicken fingers in a tasty dipping sauce. Try the box combos that include fries, cole slaw, and Texas toast.
Penn Station, . This chain serves toasted subs using freshly-grilled meats, fries freshly cut from potatoes, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
City Barbecue, . Chain that is primarily in Columbus, with locations in a few of the suburbs. Incredibly good pulled pork, with tastes for anyone interested in BBQ cooking.
Yau's China Bistro This is an unpretentious, but incredibly good Chinese restaurant located on North High Street, part of the campus area. Very authentic and reasonably priced.
Udupi Cafe Excellent, inexpensive, entirely vegetarian South Indian restaurant, located on 161 between I-71 and Cleveland Ave.
Mi Mi Cafe 5858 Columbus Square in the shopping area at Cleveland Ave and 161. Very nice vietnamese sandwiches and noodle dishes. Iced coffee and billiards too.
Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant 3283 Refugee Rd on the East Side. Thai restaurant and connected grocery store serving the usual Thai, Laotian, and Chinese fare. Very large portions.
Wendy's headquartered in nearby Dublin, Ohio. The original Wendy's restaurant was located downtown on Broad Street, but has closed.
El Arepazo, Corner of Gay and Pearl. Venezuelan faire. Delicious and cheap.
Lunch Wagons called loncheras, or lovingly referred to as "roach coaches" which cater to a Latino labor force, are becoming a common sight around town and are very popular with those in the know. Simliar to the lunch wagons so popular in Hawaii, but with a Latino twist. They are subject to inspection by the health dept. and should not be feared but enjoyed.
Taco Trucks, All over Columbus. Cheap and tasty Mexican fare. Check out the Taco Truck tracker website:
Tensuke Market Cafe 1167 Old Henderson Road 614 451-6002. A well kept secret for Japanese food, and budget alternative to its posh neighbor, Akai Hana. Features several kinds of Japanese noodles, tempura, gyoza, teriyaki, and potato croquettes.
White Castle Scattered throughout Columbus, you will find the popular White Castle burger franchise. Fries, burgers, shakes, breakfast. Most are open 24/7 and offer some of the most inexpensive eats in town.
Whole World Natural Restaurant 3269 North High Street 614 268-5751. Entirely vegetarian with many vegan options. New soups and specials every day, as well as vegan pastries, cookies, and cakes sold at the counter.
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