Food & Wine named Columbus among the best food cities in America, so you're sure to find delicious dishes wherever you go. For those of you who choose food for more than just the taste, Columbus has you covered as well with a number of spots that are sure to pop on your feed. Check out our favorite camera-friendly foods below!

BOTTOMS UP COFFEE
Rainy day coffee from Bottoms Up Coffee consists of cotton candy melting into a cup of coffee

 

Have you ever seen anything like this? The Rainy Day Coffee involves steam from a hot cup of coffee melting fluffy cotton candy perched above it for a uniquely sweet pick-me-up.

 

Photo by @eatplaycbus


BREKKIE SHACK
two sides of a bagel breakfast sandwich next to one another

 

Quite possibly the most photogenic breakfast spot in the city, check out the menu at Brekkie Shack in Grandview.

 

Photo by @Crave_Columbus


CRMD
CRMD Ice Cream

 

Known for its puffles (spherical egg-based waffles popular in Hong Kong and Macau), the only thing more Instagram-worthy than this concoction is the neon sign on the shop wall. 

 

Photo by @CbusFoodFanatics


DONNA'S DELICIOUS DOZEN
Donuts from Donna's Delicious Dozen

 

These made-to-order donut creations allow you to build whatever type of breakfast treat your heart desires.

 

Photo by @mik.eatss


HOT CHICKEN TAKEOVER
Chicken Sandwich and Double Mac & Cheese from Hot Chicken Takeover

 

With locations all across the city (including a stall in the North Market Downtown), this place has it all: made-from scratch fried chicken and sides, an incredible social enterprise providing jobs to those with barriers to employment and meals that will shine on your Instagram feed.

 

Photo by @Crave_Columbus


KATALINA'S
Tacos and pancake balls from Katalina's

 

Nutella-filled pancake balls. Need we say more? No. But we will. This cafe offers five-star diner food with a Latin twist sure to fill up your tummy and your camera reel.

 

Photo by @lightsoulkiwi


LOX BAGEL SHOP
Lox Bagel Shop Bagels

 

Not only do these bagel sammies come camera-ready, but Food & Wine Magazine recently named them among the best [tasting] bagels in America!

 

Photo by @Laurenandforeign


STANDARD HALL
Standard Hall Bloody Mary

 

Standard's eye-popping weekend Bloody Mary bar allows you to build the brunch drink of your dreams.

 

Photo by @_emilys_eats


S'WICH SOCIAL
S'wich Social Ice Cream Sandwich

 

This new spot in Italian Village has ice cream sandwiches like you've never before seen.

 

Photo by @ColumbusDateNightGuide


THURMAN CAFE
Thurman Cafe Thurminator Burger

 

The Thurmanator is one of the most famous food items in Columbus. Originally created for participants of the Arnold Sports Festival, the burger gained acclaim after being featured on Travel Channel's Man v. Food. This German Village hot spot does not take reservations, so be sure to leave plenty of time for your visit!

 

Photo by @sabina_pst