South Café & Marketplace

Welcome to the South Café & Marketplace, an all-in-one food court and services destination. Located on the South side of the convention center, this lunchtime hotspot offers an array of dining options with diverse tastes ranging from Indian cuisine, pizza, gyros, sandwiches, desserts and more. Our variety of food options includes local restaurants, international cuisine, and national brands.

This dining, services, and shopping destination offers a variety of items such as specialty gifts, souvenirs, a beauty/barber salon and more. South Café & Marketplace gift certificates are also available for purchase. The certificates are available in $5 and $10 donations and can be purchased by calling the marketing department at 614-827-2500 or visiting the Guest Services Centers.  

You can find the South Cafe & Marketplace on Level 1 near the South Garage and Nationwide Boulevard entrance. 

Best Entrance – South from Nationwide BLVD.

South Café – South Facility – Level 1

American Nut Company

Charley’s Philly Steaks
A Columbus original, Charley’s specializes in freshly grilled Phillysteak sandwiches, hand-cut fries and lemonade.
charleys.com

 

Chicken ‘N Eggs

From breakfast items to fried chicken and chicken tenders, don’t take time debating which came first, enjoy all their poultry items.

 

Fame’s Diner

Sample a variety of daily specials, featuring fresh grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, bagel sandwiches, salads and Indian cuisine, along with breakfast items served any time.

Healthy Habits by Kyme

Health food store offering protein shakes, salads, wraps, and more.  https://healthyhabitsbykimmy.com/ 

JD’s Kitchen (Coming Soon)

Southern Fried Chicken, Fish and more. Always hot and fresh and seasoned with love. https://www.yelp.com/biz/jds-kitchen-columbus

Jet’s Pizza 

Jet’s Pizza is known for its Detroit-style, deep-dish pizzas and fresh, high quality ingredients. Vegetables are cut fresh daily, and dough is made fresh each morning. When it comes to cheese, Jet’s pizza uses the finest 100% mozzarella cheese. https://www.jetspizza.com/

Mykonos Gyros

Experience a taste of Greece, specializing in Greek entrees, sandwiches, salads and desserts.

Siam Express and Ohio Noodles & Sushi
Siam Express offers a variety of Asian entrees, soups and sushi.

Subway

Enjoy a sub, salad or melt made the way you say.  Our ingredients, your masterpiece! Each menu item is carefully crafted for maximum flavor.  With the Subway app, order ahead to access express pick up, get digital coupons and earn dollars toward future purchases.  Go to www.subway.com and download the app today! Delivery options include Door Dash. Breakfast menu available all day. Store/catering: (614) 224-0800.

Velvet Cafè & Ice Cream

Experience your favorite flavor of shake, cone, float or sundae made with delicious Velvet Ice Cream produced locally at the Historic Ye Olde Mill in Utica, Ohio for over 100 years! Located adjacent to the Subway restaurant inside the GCCC South Café and Marketplace. 

Marketplace – South Facility – Level 1

Fresh Look Beauty & Barber Boutique

Offers a variety of services including professional hair cutting, coloring, styling, and more. All hair types and textures are welcomed. Book appointments here: https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/freshlookbbb9

 

Heroes & Games
Where heroes go for fun!  Large variety of comic books, collectible video games, board games, toys, snacks and special events for the super hero enthusiast in everyone.
www.heroesandgames.com

Nielsen’s Convenience Store
Offering a variety of convenience items, greeting cards, gifts, newspapers and magazines, snacks, cold beverages, beer, wine and all lottery games. Open every day from early morning until late at night most evenings.  Located near the Hyatt Regency entrance. (614) 280-1469.

Ohio Buckeye Connection

Go Bucks!  Ohio Buckeye Connection is your one-stop shop for all things Ohio State. Offering memorabilia, gifts and apparel for men, women, children and pets. (614) 223-0089.

SegAway Tours of Columbus
Discover Columbus on a guided tour via Segway! Enjoy the thrill of riding on a Segway while you discover the charm and history of Columbus.
www.SegAwayToursofColumbus.com

South Facility – Level 2

Starbucks (Located on the 2nd level – South Facility)
Amazing coffees from around the world. Handcrafted beverages to discover and enjoy. Their pastries and sandwiches are made with high-quality, simple ingredients. So all the goodness you taste is real food, simply delicious.www.starbucks.com

Vine Street Establishments – Level 1, Vine Street Garage

Granero Lounge – 51 Vine St.

When you’re looking to dance, have amazing drinks, delicious and creative food, an awesome happy hour with the best specials, the hottest DJs, live music and a variety of events, look no further than Granero Lounge. www.granerocolumbus.com (614) 972-8957.

Kooma (Vine Street Garage)
Enjoy sushi prepared before you as well as other Asian delicacies at this sushi/karaoke bar.
www.koomacolumbus.com