For these in Better Columbus, all people is aware of the town is a foodie’s paradise. 

From Downtown to the Brief North to Northland, there’s a wide range of eating places to select from that may fulfill your style buds. 

However drive half-hour north of Columbus and you will find the hidden gem that’s the town of Delaware. Filled with native eating places and bars in its downtown district on and close to Sandusky Avenue, the world is thought for long-time eateries just like the Hamburger Inn Diner and Bun’s Restaurant. 

And extra folks are discovering out in regards to the city’s institutions, with enterprise booming at Delaware eating places final summer season.  

For individuals who are new to the city’s restaurant scene, listed below are some standard locations to strive in downtown Delaware.

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Hamburger Inn Diner 

With its lengthy tables, direct view of the kitchen and classic signage, the Hamburger Inn is the epitome of an old-school diner. Situated at 16 N. Sandusky St., the Hamburger Inn Diner has been in Delaware because the early 1900s, in accordance with its web site. Then referred to as the Senate Restaurant, the eatery modified to its present identify in 1932. 

Hamburger Inn is thought for it is made-to-order black angus steak burgers such because the Hangover Burger, which consists of bacon, American cheese and an egg. The restaurant additionally is thought for its breakfast meals and do-it-yourself breads, cinnamon rolls, pies, soups, and gravies. 

Hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 

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Bun’s Restaurant 

One other longtime burger joint on the town is Bun’s Restaurant, positioned at 14 W. Winter St. The restaurant is tough to overlook, with its neon signal hanging over the road. 

Based on a 2014 Dispatch article, Bun’s traces its roots to a bakery that Bavarian immigrant George F. Frederick Hoffman opened close by on Winter Avenue in 1864. The locals’ moniker for the place, derived from certainly one of its staple merchandise, ultimately grew to become its official identify. A succession of family members joined the enterprise over time, and in 1927, the bakery moved to a eating room subsequent door to the present most important constructing. 

Whereas the bakery is not round, the Bun’s identify nonetheless lives on within the Bun Burger, which has bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a pickle. Different gadgets on the menu embody ham loaf and liver and onions. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.  Closed on Mondays. 

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Storm Asian Fusion Bistro 

“A little bit of east within the west,” Storm has a mixture of Chinese language, Japanese and Thai delicacies. Situated at 10 N. Sandusky St., the menu contains an in depth sushi bar. Specialty rolls embody “Delaware” — consisting of salmon, kani and cream cheese — and the “OWU (Ohio Wesleyan College) Crunch,” a deep-fried roll containing white fish, avocado, tamago and cream cheese.

Scorching meals embody the pad thai, Thai purple curry, and Hong Kong hen, which comes with contemporary papaya and purple peppers cooked in a candy and tangy sauce. Do not forget to get Japanese dessert, mochi ice cream, after dinner! 

Company can also take pleasure in an alcoholic drink with their meal. Storm gives a wide range of cocktails, beers, wines and the Japanese rice drink, sake. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Mi Cerrito 

Translated as “my little hill” in English, Mi Cerrito gives genuine Mexican meals. The restaurant is owned by the couple Pedro and Maria Macias and is positioned at 19 E. Winter St.

Dishes embody street-style tacos, a wide range of burritos and enchiladas. There’s additionally the Yucatan particular, which consists of grilled hen or shrimp and grilled greens on a mattress of rice with cheese on high. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. 

Mohio Pizza Co. 

Situated at 23 N. Sandusky St., Mohio Pizza Co. is thought for its wood-fired pizzas and stocked bar filled with beer, wine, and cocktails. 

It is owned by Monroe “Moe” Nelson, who has developed a particular model of crust for the restaurant that’s fabricated from natural unbleached flour, artisanal bread flour, water, salt, and a starter (a pure leavening agent). The crust then sits for 2 days, in accordance with a 2018 Dispatch article. 

Menu gadgets embody the margherita pizza with contemporary mozzarella, contemporary basil, salt, pepper, and shaved garlic. Among the many nonpizza gadgets, the meatballs are handmade, with a mixture of floor beef and pork, two forms of ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and the restaurant’s personal bread for a binder. They’re completed in a country house-made sauce that’s thick and wealthy.

Hours: 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday, and 4-10 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. 

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