Littleton’s Market — Local services in Upper Arlington

My son and I had reservations for patio dining, and it was truly a fantastic choice. From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with their warm, friendly, and attentive service. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, perfect for a fine evening out. We enjoyed refreshments as we waited by the fire.

The food was exceptional. Each dish crafted with care and flavor. The salmon, in particular, was the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked and full of taste paired with the vegetables. I thanked the Grill Master (Chef) myself. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations.

The only minor critique would be the mocktail, which was a bit too syrupy and sour for my taste. A lighter, more refreshing option would have balanced the meal better. More varieties to choose from. Think sweet and light. My son enjoyed the frozen lemonade.

Despite that, the overall experience was outstanding. Highly recommend this place for a special lunch or night out! Love their café and market too!

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We chose to dine in for Father’s Day, and after an impressive first visit, returning felt like the perfect choice. From the moment we checked in for our reservation, the experience was seamless. The wait was pleasantly brief and the atmosphere warm and inviting. Including the manager bringing forth our dishes which we noticed.

Our server was gracious and attentive, setting the tone for what would be a delightful meal. The French toast with seasonal berries was nothing short of exquisite. Perfectly golden, delicately crisp on the outside, and bursting with the fresh, vibrant sweetness of the berries with a dash of powered goodness.

To accompany the meal, I ordered a Spiced Vanilla Latte crafted with almond milk, a light touch of espresso, and crowned with a velvety layer of sweet coconut cream foam and a dash of cinnamon. It was a comforting indulgence that struck a harmonious balance between spice and sweetness.

The smoked salmon dish was another highlight, rich and flavorful, though would have appreciated a slightly deeper smoke to enhance the texture and bring out the full complexity of the fish. Still, it was thoroughly enjoyable and beautifully and colorfully presented.

Every plate was cleared, every bite savored. No complaints, no crumbs left. A memorable celebration and a meal that has earned our continued loyalty. Look forward to becoming loyal...

Two visits so far. Was hoping it would be a handy neighborhood spot to pick up forgotten items, like Huffman's was, but nay. I am not liking this place, either for that purpose or its other potential benefits.

First, I find the atmosphere unpleasant -- far too brightly lighted, noisy, no sound absorptive materials present, so it's very echo-ey, the music is loud, the playlists are annoying, and the interior design is loaded with cloying urban bourgeois pretensions.

About the music, on the latest visit, it was 1970's top 40 ear worms that had been played painfully and incessantly way back when current, and stuck in my head for hours afterward, so the discomfort of enduring this place followed me home.

I checked out the prepared foods counter, just in case, and everything looked like it had been out on display for some time, thus dry and unappetizing, which was obvious despite the food being separated from customer access by a clear barrier, making close inspection impossible. Other negatives are that obtaining this food would rely on the assistance of counter staff, and the selection is narrow.

The onions I bought had a bit of hidden rot inside. Not a huge deal -- just cut away the bad part -- but I don't recall ever seeing this at Giant Eagle, Kroger, or Whole Foods. The romaine lettuce was tasty enough, but was just a few leaves that had been sprouted from a little 1" peat pot, with the peat pot still attached.

I suppose the gourmet ingredient offerings are probably as good as at Whole Foods, so if this is what you're after, and Littleton's is closer, then it might be worth enduring the atmosphere for that purpose.

Another reason to shop here might be if you object to shopping at Whole Foods due to its ownership by Amazon.

The checkout staff is nice.

Ear buds and dark glasses highly...

Immaculate.

Really enjoyed my experience, the food made by the chefs is fantastic. I would highly recommend the rotisserie chicken near the checkouts. It would be hard to describe the flavor except that is immaculately rich and flavorful. I saw on the Instagram story they were making these and coating them with duck fat with some sort of herb. Really high quality flavor.

Also enjoyed the breathable layout, friendly and attentive staff, and reasonable prices for the high quality.

Good to see so many local businesses represented, and unique brands that I have not seen before. It takes some time to explore what each product is because you will be exposed to a lot of new foods, which is a plus in my opinion as I am interested in trying different and high quality food.

Good to see the butcher from Huffmans there, and I saw one of the owners walking around. I definitely like the vibe, as I could easily see myself bringing people here to hangout and try food. This more of a foodie Valhalla than an industrial grocery store with endless brands of ketchup, and I appreciate the bold choice to go for depth instead of width. (Although there is a large amount of width in gourmet selection between all the gourmet offerings) Between the cafe, wine selection and tastings, center island, butchery, and grocery selection if you enjoy food and are open to learning to expand your palette I would highly recommend a visit. Businesses like this help support Ohio organic farmers, bakers, mushroom growers, and it’s nice to see them represented and supported.

Definitely a location that has many flavorful experiences available, and a refreshing and unique experience for the area overall. A lot of thought went into the design, layout, chef selection, and...