Westerville is now home to Smash Park. The 50,000 sq. ft. indoor-outdoor "eatertainment destination" is located in Westar Place and provides community members with access to pickleball, axe throwing, dodgeball, trivia tournaments and more. Grab your friends and come to check out the city's newest hotspot.

Marib Coffee, a Yemeni-inspired café that weaves centuries-old tradition with modern creativity, is now open in Westerville at 610 W. Schrock Rd. From the first sip of fragrant cardamom Arabic coffee to the last bite of golden kunafa, each detail celebrates flavor, community, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re a coffee aficionado, a dessert lover, or simply looking for a warm, welcoming space to relax, Marib Coffee invites you to savor a legacy in every cup.

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, just opened its newest location in Westerville in the Northridge Crossing shopping center at the intersection of State Street and Polaris Parkway (782 N. State Street). Potbelly serves warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them.

Asterisk Supper Club's sister restaurant, Ampersand Asian Supper Club, is now Uptown Westerville alongside them! Ampersand features chef driven ramen, rice bowls and small plates. They also have Asian inspired cocktails, sake and multiple flavors of bubble tea and has a sleek modern ambiance and inviting patio.

The Giving Room is a stylish, multi-purpose venue spotlighting creativity, connection, and celebration—brought to life by Westerville Florist, and recently opened in Uptown. Ideal for a range of occasions—from floral workshops and artisan gatherings to small parties, corporate meetings, and "build-your-own" gift crate events—the Giving Room is both adaptive and beautifully appointed.

A new restaurant - "Begin" - is now open in Uptown Westerville on East Main Street. The restaurant can be described as a cozy + casual cafe serving specialty coffees, bread, pastries, and drinks. Owners hope this will be a beacon for the community, where you can come begin your day, a conversation, a dream—there’s always room.

Qargo Coffee brings Italy’s Finest Coffee & Pastries to Westerville at 422 Polaris Parkway, offering exclusive drinks and fresh bakery in a uniquely designed modern space, plus a convenient drive-thru for busy days.

Fox in the Snow, who currently operates four Central Ohio bakeries in Dublin, German Village, Italian Village and New Albany, recently announced they'd be opening a new location in Uptown Westerville later this October. The new location, located in the old FUSIAN space at 79 S. State St. will bring their delicious pastries and coffee to the Uptown Westerville community soon!

Espresso Air will soon be opening a new concept in Uptown Westerville, Westhouse, a Matcha and chocolate shop. The shop will offer premium ceremonial matcha sourced from Japan and hand-whisked for the perfect balance of umami and sweetness; signature drinks such as matcha lattes, iced matcha, ceremonial matcha, and creative new blends; chocolate bento boxes of high-quality baked goods and fresh fruits paired with the finest Belgian chocolates as dips; and chocolate fountains.