Visit Uptown Westerville for Coffee, Shops and Locally Owned Restaurants

Uptown Westerville is a walkable district full of shops, entertainment, coffee houses, restaurants and day spas.

Shoppers can start the day at Fox in the Snow Cafe (79 S. State St.) where they can sip on specialty drinks like a New Orleans iced coffee alongside a blueberry galette. Other coffee options include Java Central Café and Roaster (20 S. State St., Ste. B), Espresso Air Coffee (25 N. State. St.) or Birdie Books (74 N. State St.), where you can grab a hot beverage and a book for the reader on your gift list.

Connect with the Columbus you don’t know. Subscribe to Columbus Monthly’s weekly Top Reads newsletter.

Begin your shopping at the Ohio Art Market (30 N. State St.) which is chock full of handmade goods from local artisans.

Then, swing by Little Sparrows Baby & Pet Boutique (34 N. State St.) to shop for thoughtfully curated baby and pet apparel, accessories and gifts for the littlest two- and four-legged members of your family.

A Twist on Olives (44 N. State St.) is where you’ll find the freshest extra virgin olive oils from around the world. The family-owned business also carries 39 of the finest Solera-aged and naturally flavored balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy.

Finish the day back on the southern end of the district by shopping for skin care products and experiencing the “hydro glow facial” at GLO Beauty Bar (519 S. Otterbein Ave.). Then, check out High Bank Distillery Co. (28 S. State St.) to enjoy a rotating selection of local craft beers and modern American pub fare.

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

This article originally appeared on Columbus Monthly: Visit Uptown Westerville for Coffee, Shops and Locally Owned Restaurants