Where to shop local for groceries in Columbus
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Does the increasingly corporate world of grocery stores give you pause? Consider shopping local at a store you hadn't previously visited.
Why it matters: Grocery conglomerates are expanding, dabbling in surveillance and profiting on your data — local shops just sell you produce.
State of play: Between neighborhood spots, international grocers and small regional chains, Central Ohio might have more local options than you might assume.
- We count more than 30 in Franklin County alone.
📍 Homegrown staples: Many of the best grocery shopping experiences are local stores that have been in Central Ohio for years.
- Community spots like The Hills, Littleton's and Weiland's are beloved by local shoppers.
- Plus, there's Lucky's Market, with three Central Ohio locations.
🌎 International markets: Columbus is filled with small shops that cater to particular backgrounds, and can be a great way to try new dishes and ingredients.
- The two main hot spots are in Northwest Columbus (where you'll find the likes of Apna Bazaar, Istanbul Market and Tensuke Market) and Northland (with La Michoacana, Saraga, Yasmin and more).
- But you can find others in Clintonville, Hilliard, the South Side and elsewhere.