Jan 3, 2023 - Food and Drink
Mercury Diner offers best of both worlds
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The Mercury Diner's chicken sandwich and patty melt lunch meals. Photos: Tyler Buchanan/Axios
👋 Tyler here. Columbus' newest diner is a versatile one.
- You could head to The Mercury Diner for a tipsy brunch loaded with biscuits and gravy and mimosas.
- It's also a kid-friendly greasy spoon and a solid lunch spot for those working at nearby Nationwide Children's Hospital.
State of play: The modernistic joint, which describes itself as "a kind of cosmic place," features a giant moon painted on the wall and menu items like "space balls" (glazed donut holes).
What I ordered: The fried chicken sandwich topped with a house-made "Mercury sauce" resembling aioli, along with fries and a side salad.
- The portions were hefty and delicious, the coffee refills plentiful and the vibes excellent.
Next time, I plan to try the "disco fries," a 614 take on Canadian poutine.
If you go: 621 Parsons Ave., 8am-2pm Thursday-Monday.
