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These Two Columbus Spots Made USA Today’s Top 10Best, And They’re Only 1,000 Feet Apart

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Written by Step Out Columbus
Published on June 20, 2025
Winner banner over pictures of Lion Cub's Cookies and the Ohio Taproom
Photos courtesy of Lion Cub’s Cookies and The Ohio Taproom

No seriously, they’re 1,000 feet apart.

What are the odds that two small businesses in Columbus would land in the Top 10 in the country for their categories in USA Today’s 10Best Awards… and that they’d be walking distance from each other?

The answer would be pretty slim. But that’s exactly what just happened.

(Click the links to read USA Today’s write ups for each business)

Lion Cub’s Cookies was named the #2 cookie shop in the U.S., and if you’ve ever had one of their ooey-gooey masterpieces, you already know why. These are not your grandma’s cookies (unless your grandma is a pastry wizard).

An assortment of cookies from Lion Cub's Cookies
Photo courtesy of Lion Cub’s Cookies

Meanwhile, Ohio Taproom came in at #2 for best beer bar in the U.S. With an unbeatable selection of local brews, a cool patio, a unique southwestern United States exterior, and a loyal neighborhood vibe, it’s a beer lover’s dream.

We’re obviously biased, but we also are 100% correct in thinking they should both be #1. Argue with a wall.

Photo courtesy of The Ohio Taproom

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