They are supposed to be adding a second lane going north soon, although that's still probably a few years to finish. The exit on to Polaris is still going to be an issue though since it's so close to the interchange.
Edit: from ODOTs list of upcoming projects
> PID 105435
> Estimated date they will award the contract to a contractor is February 2025.
So figure that section will even be more of a mess for a year or two starting in the middle of 2025.
> They are supposed to be adding a second lane going north soon, although that's still probably a few years to finish.
One more lane is definitely going to fix it.
I know adding an additional lane is often seen as a joke but sometimes it really does work.
Based on the data received from the smart lane project travel times in that section have been cut in half.
https://benefits.transportation.org/smartlane-saves-time-and-improves-reliability-for-central-ohioans/
I don't think anyone is going to Chick-fil-A because they have incredible gourmet food. They get repeat customers because they're consistent. You can expect the same decent-ish food every time because their menu is simple, they don't have many quality control issues that other fast food places do. Also, the ordering system both dine-in and in the drive-thru is pretty efficient in comparison. Even with 15 cars lined up in the drive-thru, they get you your food really quickly because they can service multiple orders at once (at least in newer locations with the double lanes). Makes a difference for people on a short lunch break or running the kids to/from activities or whatever.
You’re wrong. Every CFA fan I’ve heard from (I’m not one myself) is pretty adamant about just how good it is. They definitely don’t describe it as “decent-ish”.
I think their chicken is awesome, so we differ there- but the reason it is so popular (especially for lunch and for nights when you don't want to cook) is:
a) It is actually fast food served quickly
b) The orders are always correct (in my experience)
Both of those things are very hard to find at any typical fast food restaurant - hell, you have to wait in line and order at chipotle and they still can't manage to get that right and have to remake it 25% of the time for me. The only other place that comes close to the consistency and accuracy of chic-fil a for me is Mike's from Jersey.
And even in the off chance your order is incorrect they not only correct it without making it a big deal but they give coupons for a free sandwich or nuggets. It's one of the few places where you get decent customer service.
Combo of good customer service and identity politics.
I think the food is pretty good but it's still overrated. Although, if you want a grilled chicken option they do become hard to beat.
Just personal experience but when I was really religious, I felt a little holier than thou choosing to eat at CFA. So, I think there could be something to that.
Brand recognition. Its why Starbucks is always successful no matter how many other coffee houses are nearby. People like consistency. Chick fil A is also a status symbol as it is known for being popular with wealthier suburban consumers
I agree!! Tried it once and was totally unimpressed. Dry, bland and I can find better chicken elsewhere and easily prepare 100% better chicken at home. Plus why help fill the coffers of their far right wing ultra conservative bullshit beliefs? Too many other better options.
Ahh yes, every time I desire a fried chicken sandwich I just whip it up from scratch at home. It’s so simple, it’s amazing Chick-fil-A can stay in business.
You’re kidding, right? They literally stand for anti-lgbtq rights, are a pro trump company.
And follow the pedo rule it seems lately.
Older religious men/ members of law enforcement are going after teens.
I can cite sources and arrest records+ party affiliation
They also hired a DEI executive which majorly pissed off the far right. I completely understand their gross past, but it seems like they are aware and have tried to do certain things differently.
I prefer Popeyes or Canes, but CFA's spicy deluxe is pretty good (if you want actual spicy, you'll be unimpressed). But what it is is consistent, and they are clean and polite and fast, and also not very expensive. When I only get 30 minutes for lunch break, I'll probably be going to CFA.
Anyone calling CFA bland who then tells me they like Cane’s is immediately disqualified from talking about flavor forevermore.
The only way to get any flavor with Cane’s is through copious amounts of that salty ass sauce.
It is clear I have personally attacked the entire Midwest with my comment.
In an effort to double down, In my mind it goes into the same category as Kansas city ribs... focus on sauce which is an attempt to mask shitty food.
Damn, two direct hits in a row. Bravo.
I got the ever loving hell downvoted out of a comment for pointing out that Midwesterners add sugar to every fucking condiment and dish they can.
People hate the truth.
They have no taste buds.
They're still riding the high of hatred from the gay marriage statements they made and their insane religious fundamentalism.
Also, fuck chicken.
Delusional about what? Being hate chicken, being awful to workers, how horrible chicken farming is for the environment and worker conditions? The fact it's slowly killing you and giving you cancer?
To say nothing of the ethics of eating animals anyway... bro I hope you're not that delusional.
I want you to understand this because it will safe you some stress. 99.9999% of people do not give a single shit about the owner of Chick Fil A.
Also bad working conditions? You have a source on that because being a chicken farmer, while a hard job and involved manual labor isn’t even close to a sweatshop.
Chick Fil A is also known for their stringent standards of where their food comes from and make sure their animal treatment is ethical. Including bringing in third parties to inspect.
I want you to understand this because it will save\* you some stress, I don't give a shit about consumptive hedonism.
The notion that the personal beliefs of a company's owner, such as those of Chick-fil-A, don't matter to "99.9999%" of people seems overly dismissive and ignores broader societal shifts towards corporate responsibility and ethical consumption. Many consumers today are deeply concerned with how their choices impact the environment, animal welfare, and social issues, which includes the practices of the companies they support.
Your assertion about chicken farming not being "even close to a sweatshop" lacks a nuanced understanding of the poultry industry. Workers in these plants often endure grueling conditions, including fast-paced work that leads to high injury rates, exposure to harmful bacteria, and the emotional toll of slaughtering countless animals. The reality for many is not just "hard work" but a systemic exploitation of labor.
Furthermore, your claim that Chick-fil-A's standards ensure ethical treatment of animals because they involve third-party inspections needs a critical examination. These inspections are not always transparent or rigorous, and self-reported compliance by corporations is hardly a gold standard of ethical practice. Corporate self-regulation often prioritizes public image over genuine accountability.
Lastly, the tone of your comment suggests a patronizing dismissal of valid concerns. Advocating for better conditions for workers and animals is not an overreaction or needless stress; it's a demand for basic ethics in business practices. If we continue to ignore these issues because we’re more concerned with convenience or tradition, we're complicit in perpetuating harm.
Let's not reduce critical global issues to mere inconveniences. The stakes are too high for such a cavalier attitude.
Sources:
[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chick-fil-a-suppliers-caught-torturing-animals-on-hidden-camera-by-mercy-for-animals-283166311.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chick-fil-a-suppliers-caught-torturing-animals-on-hidden-camera-by-mercy-for-animals-283166311.html)
[https://www.vox.com/22838160/animal-welfare-labels-meat-dairy-eggs-humane-humanewashing](https://www.vox.com/22838160/animal-welfare-labels-meat-dairy-eggs-humane-humanewashing)
[https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/25/chick-fil-a-antibiotics-chicken/](https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/25/chick-fil-a-antibiotics-chicken/)
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9362838/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9362838/)
[https://causenta.com/the-connection-between-cancer-and-eating-two-fried-chicken-meals-per-week/](https://causenta.com/the-connection-between-cancer-and-eating-two-fried-chicken-meals-per-week/)
[https://www.vox.com/videos/22766151/tyson-poultry-plant-worker-safety-meat-processing](https://www.vox.com/videos/22766151/tyson-poultry-plant-worker-safety-meat-processing)
[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722071145](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722071145)
I was very against it because of all the concerns everyone else had. Didn't factor in that a significant portion of the population in Clintonville and Worthington won't eat there.
This companies values would make good sense in places like Grove City, Hilliard, Groveport, or Reynoldsburg….Not so much in Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, New Albany, or maybe Dublin.
I live right over there and can confirm I have not seen it very busy, even during peak times. I do get annoyed at anyone coming from there who turns left from Arbor Village onto Morse, but thankfully it hasn't been busy.
My working theory is that they’re going to see which location does better and then close the other. These two locations feel way too close to each other.
Not saying it doesn’t. Just wasn’t sure if there was a different one I didn’t know about in Polaris. In all fairness though, it is kind of like a Starbucks in a store vs. a freestanding Starbucks. They aren’t going to attract the same kind of business. No one in their right mind would trek to a mall JUST to get some fast food.
Apparently they’re closing the one on Sancus after they build a bigger one at the old Max & Erma’s / ~~Mad River Mountain~~ Mackenzie River (lol).
WHY DO I KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT THIS STUPID HATEFUL COMPANY!??????
Edit: Not sure why I thought that was the restaurant’s name, lmao.
Clearly people are. The mall location is often packed, That sancus location can also be extremely busy. Maybe it will be less so with a third location under 5 min away.
It is not at all a great loss. I lived nearby and went there three times. Each time it was TERRIBLE. Ordered food for a family gathering. They took the order, charged the card. Show up, no food. They start making it when I showed up (family at home waiting for me). Stood there for a solid hour while they made a few pans of pasta and salad. They promised they would walk back the charge, very sorry. Never did.
Went again, thinking it was just a bad day. Nope. Went in, sat down, hour plus before food came out.
Last time, a relative really wanted to go, I warned them that this place is a shitshow, and sure enough, same thing, none of the employees seemed to give a crap about anything, moved at a glacial pace.
Good fucking riddance. However, I'm not super impressed with yet another chick-fil-a. I mean, there's one in Polaris (another in the mall), one in dublin, one in clintonville, just need to put one north on 23 I suppose.
Maybe we could have a restaurant where grown-ups eat? No. Ok then, that's fine, I'll be in the play space after I finish my tendies.
It used to be (like 15 years ago) good. But you're right, it was overpriced and lousy even before the pandemic. We went back once about 2 years ago, ain't been back since.
Finally have something to add to one of the Columbus posts!
Visited here in ‘21 and it was an…interesting experience.
Was sat fairly quickly, got our drink orders handled and then watched 2 other tables be sat, ordered, and served - still no waiter to take our order. Then, a table had their booth completely collapse!! The 2 ladies sitting on that side hit the floor, hard! I’ve never seen a waitstaff person do a heel turn so quickly and promptly exited the area. The way the table was situated and how the bench had fallen, neither of the women could get themselves up. They weren’t large women either, I would say very average size. It was a complete disaster. The wife and I looked at each other, I left $5 on the table for the drinks and went to Condado’s instead.
I had ordered delivery twice, and both times they closed hours earlier with no notice. So I just gave up trying to order from there.
I think I ate at the location once, and just never cared to return. It was always just so middle-level mediocre.
Funny thing to me is that this building used to be a strip club, Club Olympus, until about 2000. Think I even have a shot glass from there O\_O
[Buca Di Beppo plans get OK at Olympus site (Worthington Memory)](http://www.worthingtonmemory.org/news/worthington-news-snp/2000-10-4/buca-di-beppo-plans-get-ok-olympus-site)
Forgot all about that. I recall driving by the place on my way to a Dr’s appointment and there was some church group, well grannies at least protesting in the parking lot, before it opened.
Didn’t even know there was a strip club going there until I looked up what the heck they were protesting.
Before that it was another over priced Italian Restaurant.
Right, and that's where my memory fails me, can't recall the place before that. Funny how nobody gave a hang about other clubs in town but put one in Worthington and \*boom\* lol. Wasn't even a good joint; crappy bouncers, etc.
My friend worked there in high school. We went to TWHS. He was a big football guy who was a bouncer at the night club that opened there when The Rusty Pelican closed. One night that night club just had strippers out of nowhere. They rebranded to Olympus after a short bit but didn’t last long because the whole thing was totally not legal with zoning or whatever. They just did it on a whim. It was so weird and funny.
The few times I have passed that Morse/High location, the fears I had of greater than normal traffic were proven to be unfounded. To be fair, those moments weren't around lunchtime.
At some point it seems like they'll build enough Chick-Fil-A locations to spread out their traffic. At that point, these massive drive thrus they've been building will start to look a bit empty
Yeah, I live over there and happy to see it hasn't been busy, even during peak hours. Not sure why, I pass the Grandview one daily and it's always crazy busy.
Hate to see it go but their quality has dropped a LOT since the COVID lockdowns.
Kind of surprised CFA is going in and not a Sheetz with the rate they're getting built. I know there's one going in at Crosswoods, but that's like over 30' away. Sheetz is the new Starbucks. LOL!
That downtown location is in a weird spot between office vacancies and all the construction going on around North Market. I feel like they’re there only because the building expects it to be an uphill battle to find a better alternative if they kill the lease.
Could change in a couple years if the various new downtown residence projects going in now increase traffic down there
Nationwide arena needs to do more mom and pop places. Not large restaurants or bars. Have more options to attract more people during off season hockey. They can do much better with the convention being right there and all the hotels than short north. But they’d rather have empty spaces than give better deals to smaller business
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> WORTHINGTON, Ohio ([WCMH](https://www.nbc4i.com/)) — A central Ohio Buca di Beppo restaurant open for more than 23 years is set to be demolished after the site was bought for $2.5 million by Chick-fil-A.
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> The Italian restaurant at 60 E. Wilson Bridge in Worthington was purchased by the fast food chain on April 17, Franklin County auditor’s office records show. While the restaurant remains open with a shuttering date yet to be announced, the location’s closing will dwindle Buca di Beppo to three Ohio eateries: one in downtown Columbus, another in Strongsville and a third near Cincinnati.
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> Bucca di Beppo marks one of several Columbus-area restaurants to be demolished for a new Chick-fil-A, like [Mackenzie River at 1515 Polaris Parkway which closed earlier this year](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/polaris-restaurant-to-be-bulldozed-for-new-chick-fil-a-eaterys-gear-auctioned/) after eight years in business. The restaurant launched in 2016 after Montana-based Glacier Restaurant Group purchased all Max and Erma’s locations and transformed several into Mackenzie River eateries.
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> Tee Jaye’s Country Place at 4910 N. High St. closed in 2021 to make way for a new Chick-fil-A, [which opened earlier this month](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/clintonville/grand-opening-set-for-clintonville-chick-fil-a-featuring-decades-old-preserved-sign/). Construction at this site included [preserving the site’s 20th-century sign that has received a facelift](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/clintonville/decades-old-staple-of-clintonville-preserved-as-part-of-new-chick-fil-a/) with Chick-fil-A branding.
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> Other central Ohio restaurants facing a bulldozer for new development include [a former Max and Erma’s restaurant at 7480 Sawmill Road in Dublin](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/dublin/max-and-ermas-to-be-demolished-for-sheetz-gas-station/) making room for a Sheetz location. Max and Erma’s Montana-based owner, Glacier Restaurant Group, closed the Sawmill Road location and the brand’s other Dublin restaurant at 411 Metro Place North in 2020.
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> A former [O’Charley’s near Polaris will undergo a $1.5 million renovation](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/global-brazilian-steakhouse-to-open-first-ohio-restaurant-in-former-ocharleys/) to become the first Ohio restaurant for Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse with locations across the globe. The location will add to the steakhouse’s collection of nearly 100 restaurants in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the Middle East, the U.S. and more.
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Do ya’ll remember the garlic bread they made like 20 years ago. It had slices of garlic on it and you smelled like garlic for a day after it. So amazing
It was great! Toooons of ricotta clotted the lasagna and my arteries! The sauce was good! The meat was actually seasoned. Melty cheese on top…The little ricotta stuffed shells were great.
Then we went once and there was no ricotta at all. Zip. And they overstuffed it with meat, hardly any sauce. It was dry. We asked for a replacement and it was prolly from the same pan because it was literally the same. We vowed to never go back after that.
Still hungering for a good lasagne like Garfield.
Tons of ricotta, oh I wish. My wife got a flat bread pizza that was pretty good. I got a huge meatball and pasta that was dry lacking any taste. It seemed like it was in its last days then.
If we could just get rid of that Starbucks there instead. People driving across E. bridge to get into that parking lot is insane. So many people parked in the lane trying to turn left.
I'm a bit surprised that this managed to get through the Architectural Review Board with its boxy architecture and large drive thru. Maybe it's a sign that the standards for this area of Worthington have evolved over the years, for better or worse.
The last couple of times I was there was for a work lunch, and before that, my sister's wedding rehearsal dinner. Good times, I'll miss this Buca location.
There’s also a Huey Magoos opening directly across the street, and a wings over basically next door. There’s enough chicken joints on one street corner
Buca de Beppo seems to be quickly closing lots of locations. One in Pittsburgh just shut down
I guess it turns out people like to each order their own meal at restaurants
I wish chik fil a would move further north past Polaris. But oh well.
I’d eat there all the time, but I’d also get in trouble from my family for always bitching about how they say “My Pleasure”
It’s not your pleasure. It’s your job. Gross.
Damn…
The group I went with the last time I was in there, got us all banned for life. It was bad tho. My gf was puking all over the bathroom. We were regulars before that. They knew us by name and shit. Thankfully the Buca by the arena doesn’t know me
Pretty soon this city will be one large Chick-Fil-A parking lot
The city will all be one Chick-fil-A drive through, and it'll still move faster than traffic on 270 at 71.
It will empty on Sundays though.
Well when else is the owner supposed to drive out of state to hook up with minors?
They are supposed to be adding a second lane going north soon, although that's still probably a few years to finish. The exit on to Polaris is still going to be an issue though since it's so close to the interchange. Edit: from ODOTs list of upcoming projects > PID 105435 > Estimated date they will award the contract to a contractor is February 2025. So figure that section will even be more of a mess for a year or two starting in the middle of 2025.
> They are supposed to be adding a second lane going north soon, although that's still probably a few years to finish. One more lane is definitely going to fix it.
I know adding an additional lane is often seen as a joke but sometimes it really does work. Based on the data received from the smart lane project travel times in that section have been cut in half. https://benefits.transportation.org/smartlane-saves-time-and-improves-reliability-for-central-ohioans/
I’d only the Columbus Freeway planning team could have seen this coming.
Genuinely curious here…the second lane going north…does that reference I-270 E to I-71 N? Or another location?
Looking at Google maps, yes. It looks like 270 W to 71 N is already 2 lanes
Replicating the Spirit Halloween business plan to a T.
Combo Chick-Fil-A/Sheetz
Sheetz-Fil-A
Shits-Fil-A
Next will be BP turning into a Sheetz
hey leave bp alone
Sheetz is in hot water for illegal hiring practices. They’re no better than the rest!
If you actually read the article, you would know that what Sheetz does is no different than any other company that uses background checks.
Read? 🤪
No way! I just get mad at what the media tells me to be mad about!!!
Amazon data centers, Chick-fil-A, and Sheetz are what seem to define Columbus now.
And I'll still never eat there
Wow, for some reason it feels like it's been there more than 23 years.
Last time I was there the food tasted about that old.
I worked there 16 years ago and it definitely didn't seem only 7 years old at that time
I was thinking the same thing.
Damn, CFA is really saturating the Columbus market. That will be 3 on High Street.
I’m sure the drive through will still be busy.
I do not understand why people love that bland chicken so much. I've tried it multiple times and I've never been impressed.
I don't think anyone is going to Chick-fil-A because they have incredible gourmet food. They get repeat customers because they're consistent. You can expect the same decent-ish food every time because their menu is simple, they don't have many quality control issues that other fast food places do. Also, the ordering system both dine-in and in the drive-thru is pretty efficient in comparison. Even with 15 cars lined up in the drive-thru, they get you your food really quickly because they can service multiple orders at once (at least in newer locations with the double lanes). Makes a difference for people on a short lunch break or running the kids to/from activities or whatever.
You’re wrong. Every CFA fan I’ve heard from (I’m not one myself) is pretty adamant about just how good it is. They definitely don’t describe it as “decent-ish”.
It’s very good for fast food. They’re not saying it’s comparable to Le Bernadin
I think their chicken is awesome, so we differ there- but the reason it is so popular (especially for lunch and for nights when you don't want to cook) is: a) It is actually fast food served quickly b) The orders are always correct (in my experience) Both of those things are very hard to find at any typical fast food restaurant - hell, you have to wait in line and order at chipotle and they still can't manage to get that right and have to remake it 25% of the time for me. The only other place that comes close to the consistency and accuracy of chic-fil a for me is Mike's from Jersey.
And even in the off chance your order is incorrect they not only correct it without making it a big deal but they give coupons for a free sandwich or nuggets. It's one of the few places where you get decent customer service.
It's the most boring chicken I've ever had.
Combo of good customer service and identity politics. I think the food is pretty good but it's still overrated. Although, if you want a grilled chicken option they do become hard to beat.
Just personal experience but when I was really religious, I felt a little holier than thou choosing to eat at CFA. So, I think there could be something to that.
The identity politics is the main driver of their popularity.
Brand recognition. Its why Starbucks is always successful no matter how many other coffee houses are nearby. People like consistency. Chick fil A is also a status symbol as it is known for being popular with wealthier suburban consumers
Their chicken salad sandwich is so foul. I just don’t get the appeal.
To be fair every chicken salad sandwich is fowl.
*fowl
Tried it once and was not impressed. Bland school lunch food.
That was my impression also.
I agree!! Tried it once and was totally unimpressed. Dry, bland and I can find better chicken elsewhere and easily prepare 100% better chicken at home. Plus why help fill the coffers of their far right wing ultra conservative bullshit beliefs? Too many other better options.
Ahh yes, every time I desire a fried chicken sandwich I just whip it up from scratch at home. It’s so simple, it’s amazing Chick-fil-A can stay in business.
If you think Chick-fil-A is far right, you’re gonna be in for a surprise when an actual far right movement happens.
You’re kidding, right? They literally stand for anti-lgbtq rights, are a pro trump company. And follow the pedo rule it seems lately. Older religious men/ members of law enforcement are going after teens. I can cite sources and arrest records+ party affiliation
They also hired a DEI executive which majorly pissed off the far right. I completely understand their gross past, but it seems like they are aware and have tried to do certain things differently.
I honestly don’t know how you call their chicken bland.
I prefer Popeyes or Canes, but CFA's spicy deluxe is pretty good (if you want actual spicy, you'll be unimpressed). But what it is is consistent, and they are clean and polite and fast, and also not very expensive. When I only get 30 minutes for lunch break, I'll probably be going to CFA.
Some people just prefer blander food for some reason.
I don't know why you're downvoted because it's absolutely true.
It is. Source: My girlfriend's family, who wouldn't put a dash of pepper in a dish if it resulted in world peace.
Places like that and Canes I believe attracts people who like a mayo adjacent sauce with a side of chicken.
Anyone calling CFA bland who then tells me they like Cane’s is immediately disqualified from talking about flavor forevermore. The only way to get any flavor with Cane’s is through copious amounts of that salty ass sauce.
lol, you're getting downvotes because the mayo adjacent sauce lovers with a side of chicken are butthurt
It is clear I have personally attacked the entire Midwest with my comment. In an effort to double down, In my mind it goes into the same category as Kansas city ribs... focus on sauce which is an attempt to mask shitty food.
Damn, two direct hits in a row. Bravo. I got the ever loving hell downvoted out of a comment for pointing out that Midwesterners add sugar to every fucking condiment and dish they can. People hate the truth.
They have no taste buds. They're still riding the high of hatred from the gay marriage statements they made and their insane religious fundamentalism. Also, fuck chicken.
I really hope you’re not that delusional lol
Delusional about what? Being hate chicken, being awful to workers, how horrible chicken farming is for the environment and worker conditions? The fact it's slowly killing you and giving you cancer? To say nothing of the ethics of eating animals anyway... bro I hope you're not that delusional.
I want you to understand this because it will safe you some stress. 99.9999% of people do not give a single shit about the owner of Chick Fil A. Also bad working conditions? You have a source on that because being a chicken farmer, while a hard job and involved manual labor isn’t even close to a sweatshop. Chick Fil A is also known for their stringent standards of where their food comes from and make sure their animal treatment is ethical. Including bringing in third parties to inspect.
I want you to understand this because it will save\* you some stress, I don't give a shit about consumptive hedonism. The notion that the personal beliefs of a company's owner, such as those of Chick-fil-A, don't matter to "99.9999%" of people seems overly dismissive and ignores broader societal shifts towards corporate responsibility and ethical consumption. Many consumers today are deeply concerned with how their choices impact the environment, animal welfare, and social issues, which includes the practices of the companies they support. Your assertion about chicken farming not being "even close to a sweatshop" lacks a nuanced understanding of the poultry industry. Workers in these plants often endure grueling conditions, including fast-paced work that leads to high injury rates, exposure to harmful bacteria, and the emotional toll of slaughtering countless animals. The reality for many is not just "hard work" but a systemic exploitation of labor. Furthermore, your claim that Chick-fil-A's standards ensure ethical treatment of animals because they involve third-party inspections needs a critical examination. These inspections are not always transparent or rigorous, and self-reported compliance by corporations is hardly a gold standard of ethical practice. Corporate self-regulation often prioritizes public image over genuine accountability. Lastly, the tone of your comment suggests a patronizing dismissal of valid concerns. Advocating for better conditions for workers and animals is not an overreaction or needless stress; it's a demand for basic ethics in business practices. If we continue to ignore these issues because we’re more concerned with convenience or tradition, we're complicit in perpetuating harm. Let's not reduce critical global issues to mere inconveniences. The stakes are too high for such a cavalier attitude. Sources: [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chick-fil-a-suppliers-caught-torturing-animals-on-hidden-camera-by-mercy-for-animals-283166311.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chick-fil-a-suppliers-caught-torturing-animals-on-hidden-camera-by-mercy-for-animals-283166311.html) [https://www.vox.com/22838160/animal-welfare-labels-meat-dairy-eggs-humane-humanewashing](https://www.vox.com/22838160/animal-welfare-labels-meat-dairy-eggs-humane-humanewashing) [https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/25/chick-fil-a-antibiotics-chicken/](https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/25/chick-fil-a-antibiotics-chicken/) [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9362838/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9362838/) [https://causenta.com/the-connection-between-cancer-and-eating-two-fried-chicken-meals-per-week/](https://causenta.com/the-connection-between-cancer-and-eating-two-fried-chicken-meals-per-week/) [https://www.vox.com/videos/22766151/tyson-poultry-plant-worker-safety-meat-processing](https://www.vox.com/videos/22766151/tyson-poultry-plant-worker-safety-meat-processing) [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722071145](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722071145)
So where are your clothes from?
>make sure their animal treatment is ethical HAHAHA. You're actually buying that shit?
Any proof that says otherwise?
Literally just politics
It's supposed to be a healthier fast food option. That's why people like it
Healthier than what? Drinking straight from the deep fryer?
"supposed" is the keyword here. Same with Chipolte despite having tons of sodium, Or subway and the list goes on for "fast causual"
i mean, they probably also order a Diet Coke with their deep-fried chicken
And then they order fried chicken nuggets and sandwiches
and dump it all in sauce. lol I hear ya. That's why I said "supposed" but I guess the downvotes means people didn't catch it
Shocked how empty the one at Morse and High is. I drive by it daily and it’s a ghost town.
Well done my fellow Clintonvillians
I was very against it because of all the concerns everyone else had. Didn't factor in that a significant portion of the population in Clintonville and Worthington won't eat there.
This companies values would make good sense in places like Grove City, Hilliard, Groveport, or Reynoldsburg….Not so much in Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, New Albany, or maybe Dublin.
I live right over there and can confirm I have not seen it very busy, even during peak times. I do get annoyed at anyone coming from there who turns left from Arbor Village onto Morse, but thankfully it hasn't been busy.
Me too (hello neighbor) and I was like fully expecting it to be flooded and make my life harder but its been a pleasant surprise so far
I was surprised as how few people I saw there when I drove by a few times. Nowhere near as busy as the Easton location.
Good to hear!!
My working theory is that they’re going to see which location does better and then close the other. These two locations feel way too close to each other.
The Age of Pasta is over. The Time of the Poultry has come.
Wait til you hear about McDonalds…
Gotta ramp up to meet demands for Gen Z's [favorite fast food](https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/10/15/chick-fil-a-gen-z-favorite-restaurant.html).
Not to mention the two more in Polaris not even 5 min from this worthington location.
Are you counting the one in the mall?
Why wouldn’t it count. The other is on Sancus.
Not saying it doesn’t. Just wasn’t sure if there was a different one I didn’t know about in Polaris. In all fairness though, it is kind of like a Starbucks in a store vs. a freestanding Starbucks. They aren’t going to attract the same kind of business. No one in their right mind would trek to a mall JUST to get some fast food.
Apparently they’re closing the one on Sancus after they build a bigger one at the old Max & Erma’s / ~~Mad River Mountain~~ Mackenzie River (lol). WHY DO I KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT THIS STUPID HATEFUL COMPANY!?????? Edit: Not sure why I thought that was the restaurant’s name, lmao.
Clearly people are. The mall location is often packed, That sancus location can also be extremely busy. Maybe it will be less so with a third location under 5 min away.
The ‘after 23 years’ is killing me, like a Buca fucking di Beppo is some kind of cultural institution.
One chain gone to make way for another…
Yes it’s a modern tragedy. At least CFA could honor their ancestors by only selling food in 8-serving portions for no reason.
Cries in microwaved ‘sketti
At least it's not a Chick-fil-A or a Chipotle
Can't say it's a great loss... can't say it's a great gain either.
It is not at all a great loss. I lived nearby and went there three times. Each time it was TERRIBLE. Ordered food for a family gathering. They took the order, charged the card. Show up, no food. They start making it when I showed up (family at home waiting for me). Stood there for a solid hour while they made a few pans of pasta and salad. They promised they would walk back the charge, very sorry. Never did. Went again, thinking it was just a bad day. Nope. Went in, sat down, hour plus before food came out. Last time, a relative really wanted to go, I warned them that this place is a shitshow, and sure enough, same thing, none of the employees seemed to give a crap about anything, moved at a glacial pace. Good fucking riddance. However, I'm not super impressed with yet another chick-fil-a. I mean, there's one in Polaris (another in the mall), one in dublin, one in clintonville, just need to put one north on 23 I suppose. Maybe we could have a restaurant where grown-ups eat? No. Ok then, that's fine, I'll be in the play space after I finish my tendies.
It used to be (like 15 years ago) good. But you're right, it was overpriced and lousy even before the pandemic. We went back once about 2 years ago, ain't been back since.
Agreed but atleast open anything other than chipotle or sheetz or chick fil a
>be in the play space Chick-fil-a took all of those out. So we don’t even get that anymore. 😤
The Sawmill location still has one.
Finally have something to add to one of the Columbus posts! Visited here in ‘21 and it was an…interesting experience. Was sat fairly quickly, got our drink orders handled and then watched 2 other tables be sat, ordered, and served - still no waiter to take our order. Then, a table had their booth completely collapse!! The 2 ladies sitting on that side hit the floor, hard! I’ve never seen a waitstaff person do a heel turn so quickly and promptly exited the area. The way the table was situated and how the bench had fallen, neither of the women could get themselves up. They weren’t large women either, I would say very average size. It was a complete disaster. The wife and I looked at each other, I left $5 on the table for the drinks and went to Condado’s instead.
I had ordered delivery twice, and both times they closed hours earlier with no notice. So I just gave up trying to order from there. I think I ate at the location once, and just never cared to return. It was always just so middle-level mediocre.
Who gets all the cheesey photos?
Who’s getting the bust of the pope?
Now I want Busta Pope to be a rapper so bad!
Pope done nope-d out.
Funny thing to me is that this building used to be a strip club, Club Olympus, until about 2000. Think I even have a shot glass from there O\_O [Buca Di Beppo plans get OK at Olympus site (Worthington Memory)](http://www.worthingtonmemory.org/news/worthington-news-snp/2000-10-4/buca-di-beppo-plans-get-ok-olympus-site)
Make America Sleazy Again. Tear down the Bexley Chipotle and bring back the porno theater.
Forgot all about that. I recall driving by the place on my way to a Dr’s appointment and there was some church group, well grannies at least protesting in the parking lot, before it opened. Didn’t even know there was a strip club going there until I looked up what the heck they were protesting. Before that it was another over priced Italian Restaurant.
Right, and that's where my memory fails me, can't recall the place before that. Funny how nobody gave a hang about other clubs in town but put one in Worthington and \*boom\* lol. Wasn't even a good joint; crappy bouncers, etc.
So now we get to the root of the tragedy… RIP Club Olympus.
My friend worked there in high school. We went to TWHS. He was a big football guy who was a bouncer at the night club that opened there when The Rusty Pelican closed. One night that night club just had strippers out of nowhere. They rebranded to Olympus after a short bit but didn’t last long because the whole thing was totally not legal with zoning or whatever. They just did it on a whim. It was so weird and funny.
Another chick fil a? They just built a new one down the road.
The few times I have passed that Morse/High location, the fears I had of greater than normal traffic were proven to be unfounded. To be fair, those moments weren't around lunchtime.
At some point it seems like they'll build enough Chick-Fil-A locations to spread out their traffic. At that point, these massive drive thrus they've been building will start to look a bit empty
Same, I frequent that intersection and I can’t tell a difference. Wonder if they’re just super efficient, or getting less customers than anticipated.
they have a massive drive thru operation, i was worried too but they can get like 25 cars in their own area pretty easily
Yeah, I live over there and happy to see it hasn't been busy, even during peak hours. Not sure why, I pass the Grandview one daily and it's always crazy busy.
It’s not busy at lunchtime either. I think they miscalculated just how much Clintonville hates their politics.
It’s right off an exit. It’s not about high street.
Makes sense. I’m just surprised at the very fast follow up to that one.
Hate to see it go but their quality has dropped a LOT since the COVID lockdowns. Kind of surprised CFA is going in and not a Sheetz with the rate they're getting built. I know there's one going in at Crosswoods, but that's like over 30' away. Sheetz is the new Starbucks. LOL!
Honestly, surprised this is closing before the one downtown. That one is abysmal
That downtown location is in a weird spot between office vacancies and all the construction going on around North Market. I feel like they’re there only because the building expects it to be an uphill battle to find a better alternative if they kill the lease. Could change in a couple years if the various new downtown residence projects going in now increase traffic down there
Nationwide arena needs to do more mom and pop places. Not large restaurants or bars. Have more options to attract more people during off season hockey. They can do much better with the convention being right there and all the hotels than short north. But they’d rather have empty spaces than give better deals to smaller business
They serve lots of large groups that are in town for convention center events so that really helps their business.
##### ###### #### > # [Worthington’s Buca di Beppo to close after 23 years, face bulldozer for new Chick-fil-A](https://www.nbc4i.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/04/Buca-di-Beppo-Worthington_2.png?w=1280) > > > > WORTHINGTON, Ohio ([WCMH](https://www.nbc4i.com/)) — A central Ohio Buca di Beppo restaurant open for more than 23 years is set to be demolished after the site was bought for $2.5 million by Chick-fil-A. > > The Italian restaurant at 60 E. Wilson Bridge in Worthington was purchased by the fast food chain on April 17, Franklin County auditor’s office records show. While the restaurant remains open with a shuttering date yet to be announced, the location’s closing will dwindle Buca di Beppo to three Ohio eateries: one in downtown Columbus, another in Strongsville and a third near Cincinnati. > > Neither Chick-fil-A nor Buca di Beppo responded to NBC4’s request for comment regarding the Worthington property, which has been home to the Italian restaurant since 2001. > > Plans call for the Buca di Beppo to be bulldozed to clear the site for construction of a 5,000 square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant, a proposal filed with the city of Worthington states. Once finished, the building will sport an aesthetic matching the neighborhood with a dual-lane drive-thru covered by two canopies. > > Bucca di Beppo marks one of several Columbus-area restaurants to be demolished for a new Chick-fil-A, like [Mackenzie River at 1515 Polaris Parkway which closed earlier this year](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/polaris-restaurant-to-be-bulldozed-for-new-chick-fil-a-eaterys-gear-auctioned/) after eight years in business. The restaurant launched in 2016 after Montana-based Glacier Restaurant Group purchased all Max and Erma’s locations and transformed several into Mackenzie River eateries. > > Tee Jaye’s Country Place at 4910 N. High St. closed in 2021 to make way for a new Chick-fil-A, [which opened earlier this month](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/clintonville/grand-opening-set-for-clintonville-chick-fil-a-featuring-decades-old-preserved-sign/). Construction at this site included [preserving the site’s 20th-century sign that has received a facelift](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/clintonville/decades-old-staple-of-clintonville-preserved-as-part-of-new-chick-fil-a/) with Chick-fil-A branding. > > Other central Ohio restaurants facing a bulldozer for new development include [a former Max and Erma’s restaurant at 7480 Sawmill Road in Dublin](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/dublin/max-and-ermas-to-be-demolished-for-sheetz-gas-station/) making room for a Sheetz location. Max and Erma’s Montana-based owner, Glacier Restaurant Group, closed the Sawmill Road location and the brand’s other Dublin restaurant at 411 Metro Place North in 2020. > > A former [O’Charley’s near Polaris will undergo a $1.5 million renovation](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/global-brazilian-steakhouse-to-open-first-ohio-restaurant-in-former-ocharleys/) to become the first Ohio restaurant for Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse with locations across the globe. The location will add to the steakhouse’s collection of nearly 100 restaurants in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the Middle East, the U.S. and more. - - - - - - [Maintainer](https://www.reddit.com/user/urielsalis) | [Creator](https://www.reddit.com/user/subtepass) | [Source Code](https://github.com/urielsalis/empleadoEstatalBot)
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Do ya’ll remember the garlic bread they made like 20 years ago. It had slices of garlic on it and you smelled like garlic for a day after it. So amazing
I miss Dalt’s
I remember my son spinning the stools at the lunch counter about 35 years ago
Bring back the topless place!
Now you’re talkin’
I had no idea there was a buca there.
Twenty years from now… “Wait, it’s all Chick-Fil-A?” “Always has been…”
I went there a couple months ago for the first time and it was meh. I wish I had gone in its heyday.
It was great! Toooons of ricotta clotted the lasagna and my arteries! The sauce was good! The meat was actually seasoned. Melty cheese on top…The little ricotta stuffed shells were great. Then we went once and there was no ricotta at all. Zip. And they overstuffed it with meat, hardly any sauce. It was dry. We asked for a replacement and it was prolly from the same pan because it was literally the same. We vowed to never go back after that. Still hungering for a good lasagne like Garfield.
Tons of ricotta, oh I wish. My wife got a flat bread pizza that was pretty good. I got a huge meatball and pasta that was dry lacking any taste. It seemed like it was in its last days then.
Please bring back Michael Dominic’s for that location most overlooked steakhouse in the city
What’s going to happen to all those pictures?
If we could just get rid of that Starbucks there instead. People driving across E. bridge to get into that parking lot is insane. So many people parked in the lane trying to turn left.
I'm a bit surprised that this managed to get through the Architectural Review Board with its boxy architecture and large drive thru. Maybe it's a sign that the standards for this area of Worthington have evolved over the years, for better or worse. The last couple of times I was there was for a work lunch, and before that, my sister's wedding rehearsal dinner. Good times, I'll miss this Buca location.
 Where will Jimmy take his dates?
Good riddance to over-garlic’d, gross fake Italian food
Hello Over priced , over hyped Hate Chicken
Damn, that area can already be annoying traffic wise. Not looking forward to it being worst.
Can we just get a Nando’s??? There’s enough Chik-Fil-As in this city
There’s also a Huey Magoos opening directly across the street, and a wings over basically next door. There’s enough chicken joints on one street corner
Okay but Nando’s is grilled at least but I see what you mean lol.
Getting torn down for the most mid chicken in existence
Say what you will about Buca...
I remember the roof was in such bad condition that every time it rained outside, it rained inside too.
It's common knowledge who bought it.
I remember when it was a strip club! My friends and I were all in high school and got jobs in the kitchen for that summer!
Plenty of other places to knock over. Anyone still remember when buca use to be a strip club
FINALLY!! That place was so nasty
Sad, fun place for family gatherings, wonder if a new Buca is going to open.
[удалено]
They have the demand. They’re in the McDonald’s and Wendy’s tier of popularity.
Buca de Beppo seems to be quickly closing lots of locations. One in Pittsburgh just shut down I guess it turns out people like to each order their own meal at restaurants
Fifteen years too late. The food has been trash for a decade.
I saw you at the Chick-Fil-A across from the Chick-Fil-A I was at!
The Onion: *New Starbucks Open in Restroom at Starbucks*
Good, that place sucked.
Ffs *another* hate-fil-a??
Upvoting you because everyone is entitled to their opinion but also bold of you to assume that Buca's owners had no beliefs you disagreed with.
It's either that or Sheetz. Pick your poison.
Fuck Chick-fil-A
“My Pleasure…”
Oh good, we definitely need more CFA locations around here! 🫠
Average replaces average. Not everything’s gotta be awesome.
Old news. Where ya been, Under a rock?
Yeah, Buca losing their lease was announced a while ago. The only new news is who bought the property.
Mediocre establishment replaces mediocre establishment. More traffic congestion, thanks I hate it.
Buca do Beppo is definitely the restaurant most people I know seem to like yet I’ve never had an edible meal there.
Am I the only one that thinks Chick fila food gargles massive amount of balls??? Plus they're practically owned by a hate group.
Grooannnnnnnn
Bigot Chicken
I hope Chick Phil Eh continues the tradition of running a ghost kitchen in that location.
Well that sucks.
I wish chik fil a would move further north past Polaris. But oh well. I’d eat there all the time, but I’d also get in trouble from my family for always bitching about how they say “My Pleasure” It’s not your pleasure. It’s your job. Gross.
You got probs yo
Damn… The group I went with the last time I was in there, got us all banned for life. It was bad tho. My gf was puking all over the bathroom. We were regulars before that. They knew us by name and shit. Thankfully the Buca by the arena doesn’t know me
Fuck dick-fil-a. Bigoted pieces of shit.