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Bakeries, coffee shops and new restaurants in Columbus

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories explores food spots in Columbus, focusing on bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants.

The Seed Coffee and Cafe brings coffee and salmon bagels to the riverfront, while Gabagool opens as an Italian-American option inspired by The Sopranos and classic pasta dishes. Dave’s Hot Chicken serves up spicy chicken sliders with kale slaw, and Chilango Pride Bakery offers Mexican pastries like Mantecada and Ojo de Buey for $1.99 each.

Read the stories below.

A new coffee spot is open in Columbus a stone’s throw away from the roaring waters of the Chattahoochee River. The Seed Coffee and Cafe located at The Rapids on Front Avenue is open for its first full week of serving coffee, sandwiches and more to the Columbus community. 01/02/2025 By Kelby Hutchison

NO. 1: NEW COFFEE SHOP AND CAFE OPENS IN COLUMBUS A STONE’S THROW FROM THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

“This is a beautiful part of Columbus that’s just up and coming and there’s a lot of people that I think could use our service here.” | Published January 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened in Columbus, Georgia. It’s located at 5279 Whittlesey Blvd. 01/28/2025 By Mike Haskey

NO. 2: WE ATE AT DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN. HERE’S OUR REVIEW OF THE RESTAURANT’S NEW COLUMBUS LOCATION

As I walked into the restaurant the smell of spices hit me, and I couldn’t help but say, “This smells good.” | Published January 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Opening soon is Gabagool, 1232 Broadway, a sister restaurant to The Animal Farm, 105 12th St., in Columbus. By Mark Rice

NO. 3: WHAT DO COLUMBUS AND ‘THE SOPRANOS’ HAVE IN COMMON? THIS NEW RESTAURANT OPENING SOON

“What we’re trying to do is high-quality, homemade pastas, Italian sandwiches and stuff in a casual environment,” the owner said. | Published March 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Chilango Pride Bakery on Hamilton Road in Columbus bakes Mexican bread and a variety of pastries and desserts. Ledger-Enquirer reporters taste-tested several different items on the menu. By Mike Haskey

NO. 4: HAVE A SWEET TOOTH? HERE’S OUR REVIEW OF THIS HIDDEN GEM OF A BAKERY IN COLUMBUS

Ledger-Enquirer photo chief Mike Haskey treated colleagues to these sweet treats. Between mouthfuls and during mouthfuls, they told him what they thought. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Haskey

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.