Alt Eats Tour

What to Expect

Your Alt Eats evening, step by step.

Three and a half hours, five international tastings, and an air-conditioned van that carries you between the immigrant kitchens of Cleveland Avenue.

Climb aboard the van

Meet your local guide at a central Columbus pickup point and settle into a 14-passenger air-conditioned van for the ride out to Cleveland Avenue.

Taste five global kitchens

Sample generous tastings at five international restaurants, cooking the food their communities actually want, with plenty to fill you up.

Travel the world by table

Hear the stories behind Columbus's immigrant communities, from Filipino to Yemeni to Brazilian, and find the spots you'll want to return to.

About This Tour

5 tastings across global Columbus.

Centered on the immigrant communities along Cleveland Avenue and the surrounding corridors, the Alt Eats Tour is a 14-passenger van experience visiting five international restaurants. These are the kitchens cooking the food their communities actually want, not what they think visitors expect. Travel the world without leaving Columbus.

Stops include

Past routes have featured Filipino, Vietnamese, Yemeni, Brazilian, and Mexican restaurants. Specific kitchens rotate seasonally.

Duration

3.5 hours

Price

$85 per person

Schedule

Fridays at 6pm

Walking

Minimal walking; air-conditioned van between stops

Runs year round.

Check Availability

Pick your date

Live availability. Tap a date for start times.

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What's Included

Everything You Need

In total, the tour provides enough delicious food to replace one meal.

5 Tastings

Generous tastings at hand-picked restaurants. Enough food to replace one meal.

Local Expert Guide

An experienced guide with deep local culinary and historic knowledge of the neighborhood.

Boutique Experience

Small-group format so you can hear your guide and chat with the chefs and owners.

Optional gratuity for your guide is appreciated. Many guides have Venmo QR codes available.

Common Questions

Before You Book

Where exactly do we meet?

Pickup at a central Columbus location. The exact address is included in your booking confirmation and reminder emails. Meeting points are always indoors or covered.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarians can be accommodated with advance notice. We are not able to accommodate vegan or celiac guests on this tour. For specific food allergies, please contact us directly so we can coordinate with each restaurant.

What's the minimum group size? Will my tour be cancelled?

Tours require a minimum enrollment of 4 guests. If a tour doesn't meet the minimum, we'll either reschedule you on another date or issue a full refund gift card. We'll always reach out before cancelling.

What if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. We only cancel for severe weather that threatens guest safety, which is rare. Dress for the day and we'll handle the rest.

Are children or strollers allowed?

Children are welcome on most tours, though young children should be assessed individually given the pace and length. Strollers aren't practical given space constraints inside the shops and restaurants. Service dogs are permitted; pets are not.

Anything else I should know?

14-passenger air-conditioned van; minimum 4 guests.

Can I book a private version of this tour for my group?

Yes. Most of our public tours are also available as private experiences for groups of 8 or more. See corporate events →