Ever since I saw this sweet little unicorn picture floating around instagram, I knew I needed to get in there. I knew it was a bookstore/coffee concept, but, didn’t know much more. Stephen and I stopped in Friday and I was blown away by what was much more than a coffee shop/bookstore. They are an independent bookstore, bar, coffee shop, vegan cafe, event space, conversation starting, community cultivators and much more.
When I asked what they did before, I learned that they started as a family-run outfit in 2005 with a mission to reaffirm the cultural and artistic spirit of the publishing industry and this is basically their headquarters. Husband and wife (Eric & Eliza) have published over 50 books. AMAZING.
Two Dollar Radio was started in 2005 by Eric Obenauf and Eliza Wood-Obenauf, an idealistic, young husband-and-wife team with a love of books. We were living in San Diego at the time, and after boomeranging back to New York City for a brief stint, we finally settled in Columbus, Ohio, where we are now proudly based, with our two children. In 2013 we added a film production arm, Moving Pictures, and then, after operating out of our living room for 12 years, and with lots of help and planning, we expanded into a retail space on the southside of Columbus, Ohio, in 2017, and named it Two Dollar Radio Headquarters! In the shop we carry the finest in independently published literature (including our own Two Dollar Radio titles), we serve up booze and coffee from a full bar, have a robust events schedule, and also serve house-made, plant-based, unicorn-level food.
Check out the Two Dollar Radio Headquarters website here: twodollarradiohq.com.
The atmosphere of this place is absolutely stunning. The brick walls, bright lighting, and hand-crafted wooden tables, chairs, and bar by the owners make it a dreamy space. Frankly, I wouldn’t mind living there.
The bookshop features a thoughtfully selected collection of books, with a strong focus on independently published literature.
KID FRIENDLY. HOW CUTE IS THE SPACE?
Their prices are excellent, and they offer free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal new workspace. The space is perfect for working solo, holding meetings, enjoying happy hour, or anything else you can imagine.
Their menu is entirely vegan, and I’ve heard great things about their “fly wings.”
PIZZA AND SANDWICHES. MY FAVORITES.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they also serve cocktails and beer. My husband ordered his go-to PBR beer while I tried the Toasted Marshmallow Iced Latte, which was absolutely phenomenal. I didn’t get a chance to take a picture of it as I drank it up in just a few seconds while leaving.
I opted for the Bad & Boujee cocktail, which is essentially a blend of rose and vodka. It was the perfect accompaniment to one of their hand-picked books.
LOCATION: 1124 PARSONS AVE COLUMBUS, OHIO 43206
*CLOSED ON MONDAYS*
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