Food & Drink

From donuts to 'basic training eggs:' Here are 4 breakfast spots in Columbus

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Want to have breakfast at a food truck or at a convenience store? You can in Columbus, in addition to at traditional sit-down restaurants.

DonutNV, a donut food truck, started by two Columbus natives is now open. The truck not only offers unique donut flavors but also supports the community by donating a portion of profits to local organizations like MercyMed.

At Express Market, the emphasis lies on unlikely but delicious breakfast foods, challenging expectations with flavorful dishes like cheese grits and biscuit with gravy. This convenience store boasts offerings that remind patrons of home-cooked Southern breakfasts.

The review of Darby’s Patrol Base showcases a blend of nostalgia and hearty breakfast options without pretension. This venue emphasizes local connections and provides a variety of affordable choices, appealing to those dining on a budget.

In addition, the Waffle House collaborated with DoorDash, expanding delivery options in Georgia. In Columbus, this means patrons can enjoy classics like the All-Star Special without leaving their homes.

Read more in the stories below:

For this installment of “Columbus on a Budget” reporter Sundi Rose had breakfast at Darby’s Patrol Base in Columbus, Georgia. She ordered the Basic Training Eggs to Order, and added bacon. 08/15/2025 By Mike Haskey

NO. 1: WANT TO TRY THIS NEW COLUMBUS RESTAURANT BUT ARE ON A BUDGET? HERE'S WHAT $25 GETS YOU

For this installment of Columbus on a Budget, I wanted to mix it up a little bit. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sundi Rose

Waffle House now offers late-night delivery in partnership with Dispatch from Olo at more than 500 of the 2,000 locations across 25 states. The chain will continue to roll out to more locations throughout the year. By Jeff Barron

NO. 2: WAFFLE HOUSE LAUNCHES DELIVERY IN GA — AND SOME RESTAURANTS WILL DELIVER 24/7. WHAT TO KNOW

If you’ve ever had to prop yourself up in a Waffle House booth in the middle of the night after questionable choices, you may be relieved to know that now, thanks to Door Dash, Waffle House can come to you. | Published September 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sundi Rose

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison ordered a biscuit with link sausage, cheese grits and the biscuit and gravy from Express Market, 1465 54th St. in Columbus, on Sept 19, 2025. By Mike Haskey

NO. 3: WE TRIED A PLACE CLAIMING TO HAVE ‘THE BEST’ BREAKFAST IN COLUMBUS. OUR REVIEW

I’ve always found some of the best food you’ll have will come from the most unexpected places. | Published September 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Evan and Lesley Griner are the local franchisees of DonutNV. They offer hot, fresh, mini donuts and fresh-squeezed lemonade, limeade and orangeade in a mobile, interactive food truck that features a window where people can see the donuts being made. 10/01/2025 By Mike Haskey

NO. 4: NEW COLUMBUS FOOD TRUCK AIMS TO BRING GREAT DONUTS AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Starting a food truck was not the vision for Evan and Leslie Griner. | Published October 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brittany McGee

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.