You should visit the many shops at and around the Kingsdale Market District. There are several restaurants to choose from with menus which differ for those with a pallet for Asian or American food for instance. A picture frame shop has some unique Ohio State University pictures for sale along with what I thought were some local artists paintings, drawings and photos. There is an Ace Hardware store I must mention. That is where a family member purchases much of his critter and bird food from for his bird feeders. My favorite place all together though is the Kingsdale Market District Giant Eagle. You'll never go wrong shopping with the delightful crew who are employed there. The store itself is like a farmer's market,a deli, a restaurant, a cafe, a gift shop along with a grocery and pharmacy. They put together sub's, meals for all taste buds, deserts and so much more. The bakery is one of the best in town.The produce, meats and seafood are fresh and delicious. You must stop by to appreciate all this place has to offer. We would be delighted to serve you as part of...
Read more4 stars for coming back from the dead, despite the hulking corpse of Lazarus Dept store dominating the approach from Fishinger.
In the 70's & 80's this center was a nice little gem near the Eastern border of affluent Upper Arlington. Then it atrophied, one store at a time until a multilevel Lazarus, an MCL cafeteria, barber shop, and Big Bear remained to watch treet roots slowly rototill the leaf covered the sidewalks.
Today, after exsisting in a coma for nearly 20 yrs and to the credit of the Upper Arlington movers n shakers, the dead mall is back, thriving, and better than its previous life.
The Big Bear grocery turned into a hip Giant Eagle Market Center with wine tastings, live music, extensive selections of foods. Restaurants, and trendy shops have returned even as the Lazarus chain of old style department stores faded into history. Once the "anchor store" for any mall, the corpse of the Upper Arlington Lazarus is now just a big, 2-story, blue-tile box awaiting a miracle that will...
Read moreGood area for shopping. MCL was open with out masks but we enter wearing them as we go thru this cafeteria line. Staff will help carry your tray to a booth or table, check to see if you want more of your beverage. Seniors get a mud afternoon discount. They have ample parking at their east and west entrances with Handicap spaces nearest the doors Food line begins by the east door. There are Handicap accessable restrooms and they have a meeting room for large groups which can be set up for two separate groups. Wide variety of foods daily with a Mayfair meal for a set price with includes meat, two vegetables, roll & butter and the same goes for the daily special at lunch or dinner. Salads, and desserts, beverages are extra. You can call ahead and pick up your meal or go thru the line & tell them you want carry out at the start. Great staff. They have staff to help...
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