The Tastiest Convenience Stores in Columbus

DGX

★★★★☆ 3.5 (11)

"The is Dollar General . . . X. What is X here? The number ten? Ten as in a dime--you know--hour glass curves, Baywatch blonde hair flowing in beech breeze, bathing suit bikini, this place is SI swimsuit addition hot compared to the store next door GD? Is it for my generation, the grown cohort of latchkey key kids of the 70s/80s thinned out by the birth control pills and smushed between larger populations of boomers and millennials? No its the latter generation the DG wishes to charm with this rare letter. Is it to X-out the Dollar General in some awkward fake, merchandising attempt at self-depreciation to lessen the ire produced by moving into a gentrified neighborhood? This, yeah this. For DG moving to High Street front of the Cbus Commons downtown was rife with faux controversy and lazy internet angst. I say that with a bit of cognitive dissonance; for all my distaste for pretentious virtue signaling there is loads of justification for fighting DG's move here; their stores are infamous for sucking poor neighborhoods dry, for toxic workplaces, and for disregarding cleanliness. Would X mark the spot for a change to align with the taste of the downtown gentrified millennials?I have to say yes, yes it does,For this is the sharpest, spaceful aislest ( just pretend it's a word--gees) Dollar General store this side of Mercury. Wow, the place is perfectly front-forward, meaning every single product is at the shelf edge and parallel to its neighbor. Perfectly clean, organized, and aligned. There isn't loads of cheap crap filling the aisles here like there is in the ghetto, or small town Ohio. Oh no, this place is actually easily walked through.Items not found in your usual DG in Include produce ( at higher prices than other places,) ready to eat wraps, and craft beers. If DG can do it here than there is no excuse for there other stores to be a dumpster fire, mixed with a sewage geyser, run by zombies that yaven't slept in eons. No excuse. I am no snob, but still, everyone deserve a half decent place to shop. If 5hey can do it here in the high rent section then they can do it everywhere. No excuses."

Sheetz

★★★★☆ 4 (17)

"Been here a couple of times. Convenient location. I stopped in this visit for coffee after a Doctor's appointment at OSU outpatient care in the same area. This is a nice and clean store with a typical layout. Service was great, it was all me. Automated coffee machine and a self check out. The coffee was good for the type."

K&M Market

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3) • $

"Local Obetz market provides groceries and carryout deli meals. Prices are affordable and reasonable. Parking is limited to approximately 10 spaces out front and overflow nearby. Staff is family ownership. Deli items are good. The sandwiches can be customized with cheese, condiments and toppings. Cold beverages, fresh fruit, salty snacks, and sweets can round out a visit."

Sheetz

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Sheetz typically has the best prices on all gas, offers a lower octane option, flex fuel, & diesel.I was so excited when I saw this South Bloomfield location. I stopped here on the way out of town and the way back in. I am a big fan of Sheetz and their gas prices. Filled up both times and went in and got some snacks and back on the road. Nice, clean, new location, and easy in and out of US23.Definitely recommend."

Kilbourne Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (15)

"I was here Labor Day weekend after kayaking nearby in Alum Creek. A local friend said it used to be a little convenience store and it's really grown in the past decade or so.1. They do have the bagged snacks you'll find at a convenience mart.2. They have wine! And beer to go!3. They have tables so you can eat there. (No indoor seating available due to covid pandemic.)4. More than one place to order!There's a register inside where you can buy beverages and snacks to go. But then there's a dutch door to the kitchen prep area where you can place an order and pay for your food. We ordered, paid here, was provided a restaurant pager, and went out back to the patio. I ordered the Italian Sub, Cheetos, and a 20 oz Coke Zero. Most of my friends got similar items but one got the 12" Garden of Eden pizza. There were several picnic tables and one of them was divided by plexiglass to cut it into half for two small parties of people.This area had another dutch door so you could pick up your food. About halfway through our time there, they put out the scooped ice cream sign but we were too full to indulge. An outdoor bar area was available for ordering alcoholic drinks. My Italian sub was deliciously salty and the Italian dressing cut through the richness of the meat. The bread was crusty and my sandwich fillings didn't fall out. The 12" pizza will feed one really hungry person but is easily shareable for two."

Buster's Corner Store

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12) • $

"I like this corner store/gas station. It has a real small town feel to it. There's an area that's basically a small diner inside. They make fresh baked goods, provide a menu of breakfast and lunch items and also have a small deli case that has ( I do believe) homemade potato and macaroni salad and a variety of lunchmeats and cheeses. I like to stop by here on my way home or on my way to work so I can do everything I need to do at one small place, as opposed to a Krogers or god forbid dealing with a Walmart line The employees are very helpful but also laid back, all seem to enjoy being there. this pleases me."

Mosier's Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (27) • $$

"Mosier's Market is definitely a hidden gem. Living in Delaware I get the town saver every month, Mosier's always has a full page ad about specials and deals. What drew me to Mosier's was the price for boneless skinless chicken breast at $1.59 a lb, which is a steal. I was very impressed with the meat selection here, the website states over 100 years of meat cutting experience. Deli salads (Ham, Macaroni, etc) are made on site and while I didn't buy any they were very tempting. I was treated like family here at Mosier's and I really appreciate that, the market is a smaller IGA with locally made pies and Smith's dairy products. I will be shopping for my chicken and other items now at Mosier's. Make a trip out to Raymond and visit Mosier's you won't be disappointed!"

Midway Market

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"Very convenient. Good subs and pizzas. Their prices are better than expected on all convenience items. They seem to have the exact stuff I'm missing just when I need it. Perhaps they're reading my diary. Staff is always nice and they have free air for tires as well as propane exchange. Highly recommended."

Snack Shack

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"First, it's at 212 N. Main, not South. It's right beside the veteran's park. Drive-through only right now. Essentially a convenience store with some hot food. The usual selections of snacks, drinks, etc. I hadn't seen a menu so I just asked for an Italian sub; looks like they have other sandwiches, wings, breakfast, etc. Went to the park while they made it, back a few minutes later. It was hot and ready. And, better than I expected: good bread, good meat, decent toppings. Served with a pickle and chips, at a reasonable price. Friendly service. A few parking spots along the side, and a picnic table out front. It's the only game in town, but it's pretty decent as well."

Come and Go Center

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Stumbled on this driving by. Stopped in for a drink and lottery tix. Pretty much a convenience store/small neighborhood grocery. Plus, a food counter in the back that smelled good and had a decent amount of carry-out business (looks like some tables in the front of the store on the side.) Breakfast and lunch available; not sure how late that part is open. Decent selection of the usual drinks, snacks, a few grocery items. Friendly, fast service. Decent prices."

Buckeye Station

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (4)

"Hands down best italian (Buckeye) sub around.It does get busy and crowded around cash register on Friday and Saturday evenings. I usually go there order then wait in line to pay then after i pay subs are usually done soon after."

JT's Grab and Go

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"I stopped after work one evening to see what they had since it looked new. They have a great selection of wine and were running some good deals I couldn't pass up. Ended up buying a pack of the CBD gummies too."

NYC Deli Mart

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5)

"Very interesting setup where it's a market and smoke shop with a deli inside. The subs are creative and all looked really good. I went with the hot pastrami sub which was very hot but good with the bread selection. The extra crispy fries were good, but the waffle fries which I had a sample of were also very tasty. Would come back to try more of their sub options. Staff was very friendly."

Sheetz

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (10)

"Cool store with the best fuel prices in the city that I can find. They even offer a lower 88 grade unleaded option below regular unleaded. I have not tried it even though it should be safe based on my owners manual and online search but it's a very popular option. Been here a few times and only negative I found is getting to the pumps and the lines at times.Food, they have food too! Made to order burgers, steak subs, Italian subs, appetizers, fries, and a plethora of items. I have not tried any of their food but heard good things so grabbing a bite here is on the list. The also have the usual convenience store items with tons of options.A new fan of Sheetz here! Wishing there was one closer to my side of town."

Al's Country Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (6) • $

"Meal: I ordered the Italian sub, and it was toasted to perfection with generous meat and veggies. It was a mouthwatering delight!Ambiance: Al's Country Market is in a convenient spot in the countryside, located on a corner, making it a perfect stop on the way to and from our favorite hiking spots. The rural charm adds to the experience.Service: The service was friendly and efficient, making our visit enjoyable. The staff at Al's Country Market were welcoming and made us feel right at home."

Lakeside Carryout

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The Lakeside Carryout was recently purchased by Deerassic Park. They have redone everything and have it looking great! They are all stocked up for your everyday carryout needs whether driving through the area or camping right next door. Stop by and check it out."

Phillips Meat Processing

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"I've purchased all my meat products from Phillips for many years. You won't find a higher quality meat anywhere else! We started out purchasing hamburger patties from them and instantly fell in love! They were fresh, thick and very juicy! After that we started purchasing various products such as pork chops, steaks and brats and nothing was below 5 star standard. We later ordered a half beef and a whole hog to fill our freezers and we haven't purchased meat from a store since.We've also had a couple deer and hogs processed by them and again have never been dissatisfied!Their prices are also very reasonable for the quality of meat you get from them!"

Wine & Liquor Depot

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (4) • $$$$

"I appreciate having a place in town that has craft brews. They'll also order anything they don't have for you and have it within a week..or two? Great selection in the fridge, but I've done mix and match 6-packs a few times here just a couple of times and I ran out of options pretty quickly. Lots of IPAs and pale ales, but I'd like to see more porters, stouts, amber ales, and others so I can try some different beers without having to commit to a 6-pack.The people running the store are very nice and have been helpful. I'll keep coming back!"

Quarry Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (20) • $$

"Super friendly guys that work at night. Love this place because they have almost anything i randomly want or need all the time . My favorite corner store by far."

Candy's Country Store & Carryout

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Candy has great sandwiches! The service and the staff is what's makes the country feel store so wonderful!"

Izzy's One Stop

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"Nice roadside pitstop. Decent gas prices, plenty of pumps. Inside, there is a fairly large convenience store, a few little tables, clean restrooms, etc. Friendly service. It was a handy stop for us on a short roadtrip."

Stoutsville Mini Mart

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (2) • $

"I added a star because they have recently added ice cream in several flavors as well as many hot food items. I haven't had the chance to try them yet but glad to have something available in Stoutsville. I still would not eat their chicken salad or deli meats after my experience but I am willing to try some of the hot food."

Goody Nook

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5)

"Good food. Poor employee attitudes. Prices were okay. Overall it's a nice like place to grab some food. Everything is reasonably priced. We had two subs and the meat wad plentiful and the bun was toasted perfectly. Only thing I'd say too try to improve is employee attitude, which is easier said than done lol."

Detour

★★★☆☆ 3 (5) • $

"Would be nice if they fill the pumps with receipt paper. Never can get a receipt without going inside. Oh and maybe fill the washer fluid so we can clean the car glass."

Deersville General Store

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5) • $

"Drove all the way here, from Cleveland, for the "World Famous" Ice Cream. Nothing world famous about it. The price was good, the ice cream was good, but nothing to write home about. One and done for us - it's a 2hr drive each way! for ice cream we can get around the corner from home"

Sheetz

★★★★☆ 4 (11)

"Store #706 Located at 1395 S Court St, Circleville, OH 43113 Great Sheetz location and a big fan of the chain. Great fuel prices, clean restrooms, tons of packaged snacks and beverages, and the Sheetz convenience fast food restaurant inside. Easy in and out with the traffic light on US23. I filled up outside and used self service inside so no real employee interactions. It's a nice clean store and will be making it a regular gas option when traveling this way."

Sheetz

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The service is fast and the food is amazing. The products fairly priced. Not busy at all."