Go Antique Hunting and Dine Locally in Clintonville

Gear up for your day in Clintonville at Global Gallery Coffee Shop (3535 N. High St.) to fill up on bagels and coffee, where you can also get a head start on shopping with the variety of fair trade art pieces for sale.

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Next, check out the plethora of antique and vintage shops along the strip of North High Street, including Eclectiques Antique Mall (3265 N. High St.), Euro Classics Antiques (3317 N. High St.) or the recently expanded The Atomic Shop (3274 N. High St.) for one-of-a-kind gifts.

From there, head over to Tigertree (3301 N. High St.). There’s a little something for everyone, from stationery to jewelry, home decor, collectible toys, games, gifts for children and plenty more. For the more eccentric personality in your life, stop by The Brass Hand (3327 N. High St.). Shop a variety of accessories and unique home decor pieces or check in the back for all things houseplants. Don’t neglect the charm bar to brighten up the potting soil, either.

Clintonville Books (3286 N. High St.) has everything from new releases and best sellers to offbeat secondhand finds, plus an impressive stock of sought-after books for the diehard literary fiend on your gift list.

Wrap up the day with a bite to eat. Stop into Food Street (3373 N. High St.) for Pakistani street food and some of the best chicken dishes in Columbus. Or, head over to Cornerstone Deli & Cafe (3296 N. High St.) to indulge in a truly remarkable variety of cuisines: Enjoy breakfast bagels, a traditional Reuben, a tuna melt, sushi, pad Thai, fries or bubble tea, or a bit of everything.

This story appeared in the November 2026 issue of Columbus Monthly. Subscribe here.  

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