Jaco's in downtown Columbus is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is simple and good, bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or just looking for a place to unwind with a tasty beverage, Jaco's is the perfect spot to indulge in culinary bliss.
Lynne Bieznieks
Love the "Who Cooks For You" Wise Owls drink Jackie O's & love the top if you don't finish, ladies. Made mouthwatering fondue & my Swiss acquaintances enjoyed. Gave each guest 2-6 packs to go home with. You can find this great brew @Red Wine & Brew.
Adam Ingram
Awesome drinks and amazing location. Note it gets very loud when full, those hard of hearing or need hearing assist devices may need to be aware ahead of time.
Larry Productions
First time in Columbus. Awesome food & Amazing Beer. One of the BEST in Ohio. Wonderful staff.
James Roberts
Excellent beer, excellent brewery. A great place to meet up with people and have some fun!
David Jeffries
Love how they gave the flavor of Athens in Columbus. If you like the original you'll love a taste of hOUme.
Jason Brewer
This place is a home run.They transformed it and made it beautiful and run and the beer is stellar.
Alec Dorathy
The beer was excellent and the staff was super friendly!
kathy milburn
Wow. This place does not disappoint. Everyone and everything was on point. Good was delicious, staff wonderful atmosphere frue dky and inviting. Got to try this if your close
John Milburn
First Time It didn't disappoint we definitely will be back . I found out about the place on Instagram the pictures were on point and the Drinks as well as the food was outstanding .
Great atmosphere and more than just beer. Amazing outdoor patio! Service was quick and friendly.
Ryan Thorpe
Service was excellent and the beer was very good. The place is huge and has a large outdoor area that will be fun to visit in nice weather.
Brent Johnson
Neat patio, indoor decor is welcoming and many wonderful craft beers.
Oli G.
1. They ASSUME everyone who walks in there knows the setup and how everything works. We get here for Sunday brunch that they've (GoodFriends) been bombarding social media with and when we walk in the door there's about 7 Jackie O's staffers huddled around each other either having a staff meeting or shooting the shit that just stop mid sentence and just look at us. No "Hi" , "Welcome" or nothing just stares like we walked in an hour before opening but we didn't, we walked in at 11am which is the time they open. Finally one of the staffers says "Have a seat anywhere," which we do. 2. You've got to be PROACTIVE. We sit down and we're ready for brunch and to order FOOD and drinks but getting to the food is kind of confusing. The set up is like LAND GRANT in FRANKLINTON but not as obvious because at LAND GRANT the food trucks are separate from the brick and mortar business so it's kind of OBVIOUS to get your food, pay, then take it inside and sit down and eat and order drinks. HERE everything is in the same brick and mortar building yet the Jackie O's staff makes it clear these are TWO DIFFERENT businesses. So we kinda got the feeling that the Jackie O staff felt INCONVENIENCED about questions regarding who, what, when, where, and how to order FOOD from GOODFRIENDS. There are some QR code menus on the table, you do everything on your smartphone with a credit card, order, the kitchen and pickup window attached to the building but outside will text you with your order, you go back outside pick up your food and bring it in to eat. Again it's 20 degrees outside and this was our first time here so we didn't know this. If you're not PROACTIVE upon arrival then I can envision folks coming in thinking they're going to get an attentive waitress or something and putting in a food order and instead just sitting there. 3. Some of the cocktails are premixed and in a tap. What drink place you know DOES NOT make the drink to order and puts it in a tap or dispenser? If I wanted PREMIXED COCKTAILS then I'd just go to the areas adjacent to the liquor store in ANY Krogers or Giant Eagle. The glasses weren't dirty but sticky for some reason. The beers and meads were okay and maybe I picked the wrong ones. I got like a beer called the WHITE APPARITION and something else that wasn't memorable. The lady at the bar was nice enough to let me try a few samples before picking the final one that ultimately wasn't memorable after all that trial and error. 4. After getting our GoodFriends food staff was more concerned about grabbing back their beer and cocktail glasses as opposed to any used cutlery or plastic containers of food you just ate. The ONUS IS ON YOU to clean up your own mess and throw it away. This setup would seem awkward to leave a tip on the table because you do everything yourself so we didn't. We TIPPED from the open tab we had from the beers and cocktails we ordered though. 5. Nice ambiance inside with various seating including upstairs I guess but it wasn't obvious if you can go up there or not. Again it was cold outside but outside it seemed like it was plenty of benches and seating and even some of those all weather see through igloos but they didn't look like they were open and even if they were I DOUBT Jackie O's staff would've waited on you accordingly once inside. 6. Although Jackie O's staff is there to sling drinks maybe if they would put on their waiter and waitress hats more and push the GOODFRIENDS food and setup and maybe some helpful throwing away of plastic ware they'd get even LARGER TIPS and more customers. 7. We'll be back but probably only for GOODFRIENDS food and no drinks
Kalah Rae F.
Jackie O's has long been a staple of Athens OH. If you're not from the area, you may have never heard of this sleepy little hippie-esque college town to the south east of Columbus, but Jackie O's is part of what gives it its character. Recently, Jackie O's opened a large location in the Columbus area, and it has been a hotspot ever since. They offer the same delicious beers brewed right here in Ohio, plus a list of seasonal cocktails. I've tried a few, but haven't tried many of their beers recently, as I am not a huge beer drinker. So far I have liked every cocktail I've tried except for the pickle martini. Pickles are my favorite food, but I hate sweet pickles, and it's definitely not made with regular dill pickles. It's strong but I was not a fan at all. The restaurant experience is fun, has a large patio with fireplaces, an upstairs, and plays home to Goood Friends, a great sandwich shop with a walk-up window. Definitely plan for parking to be an issue or to pay for it, as the on-site lot is super small and often difficult to find space in. Otherwise it's a great meeting spot for a group of friends and a good place to take out-of-towners.
Jaco's in downtown Columbus is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is simple and good, bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or just looking for a place to unwind with a tasty beverage, Jaco's is the perfect spot to indulge in culinary bliss.
Love the "Who Cooks For You" Wise Owls drink Jackie O's & love the top if you don't finish, ladies. Made mouthwatering fondue & my Swiss acquaintances enjoyed. Gave each guest 2-6 packs to go home with. You can find this great brew @Red Wine & Brew.
Awesome drinks and amazing location. Note it gets very loud when full, those hard of hearing or need hearing assist devices may need to be aware ahead of time.
First time in Columbus. Awesome food & Amazing Beer. One of the BEST in Ohio. Wonderful staff.
Excellent beer, excellent brewery. A great place to meet up with people and have some fun!
Love how they gave the flavor of Athens in Columbus. If you like the original you'll love a taste of hOUme.
This place is a home run.They transformed it and made it beautiful and run and the beer is stellar.
The beer was excellent and the staff was super friendly!
Wow. This place does not disappoint. Everyone and everything was on point. Good was delicious, staff wonderful atmosphere frue dky and inviting. Got to try this if your close
First Time It didn't disappoint we definitely will be back . I found out about the place on Instagram the pictures were on point and the Drinks as well as the food was outstanding .
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Great atmosphere and more than just beer. Amazing outdoor patio! Service was quick and friendly.
Service was excellent and the beer was very good. The place is huge and has a large outdoor area that will be fun to visit in nice weather.
Neat patio, indoor decor is welcoming and many wonderful craft beers.
1. They ASSUME everyone who walks in there knows the setup and how everything works. We get here for Sunday brunch that they've (GoodFriends) been bombarding social media with and when we walk in the door there's about 7 Jackie O's staffers huddled around each other either having a staff meeting or shooting the shit that just stop mid sentence and just look at us. No "Hi" , "Welcome" or nothing just stares like we walked in an hour before opening but we didn't, we walked in at 11am which is the time they open. Finally one of the staffers says "Have a seat anywhere," which we do. 2. You've got to be PROACTIVE. We sit down and we're ready for brunch and to order FOOD and drinks but getting to the food is kind of confusing. The set up is like LAND GRANT in FRANKLINTON but not as obvious because at LAND GRANT the food trucks are separate from the brick and mortar business so it's kind of OBVIOUS to get your food, pay, then take it inside and sit down and eat and order drinks. HERE everything is in the same brick and mortar building yet the Jackie O's staff makes it clear these are TWO DIFFERENT businesses. So we kinda got the feeling that the Jackie O staff felt INCONVENIENCED about questions regarding who, what, when, where, and how to order FOOD from GOODFRIENDS. There are some QR code menus on the table, you do everything on your smartphone with a credit card, order, the kitchen and pickup window attached to the building but outside will text you with your order, you go back outside pick up your food and bring it in to eat. Again it's 20 degrees outside and this was our first time here so we didn't know this. If you're not PROACTIVE upon arrival then I can envision folks coming in thinking they're going to get an attentive waitress or something and putting in a food order and instead just sitting there. 3. Some of the cocktails are premixed and in a tap. What drink place you know DOES NOT make the drink to order and puts it in a tap or dispenser? If I wanted PREMIXED COCKTAILS then I'd just go to the areas adjacent to the liquor store in ANY Krogers or Giant Eagle. The glasses weren't dirty but sticky for some reason. The beers and meads were okay and maybe I picked the wrong ones. I got like a beer called the WHITE APPARITION and something else that wasn't memorable. The lady at the bar was nice enough to let me try a few samples before picking the final one that ultimately wasn't memorable after all that trial and error. 4. After getting our GoodFriends food staff was more concerned about grabbing back their beer and cocktail glasses as opposed to any used cutlery or plastic containers of food you just ate. The ONUS IS ON YOU to clean up your own mess and throw it away. This setup would seem awkward to leave a tip on the table because you do everything yourself so we didn't. We TIPPED from the open tab we had from the beers and cocktails we ordered though. 5. Nice ambiance inside with various seating including upstairs I guess but it wasn't obvious if you can go up there or not. Again it was cold outside but outside it seemed like it was plenty of benches and seating and even some of those all weather see through igloos but they didn't look like they were open and even if they were I DOUBT Jackie O's staff would've waited on you accordingly once inside. 6. Although Jackie O's staff is there to sling drinks maybe if they would put on their waiter and waitress hats more and push the GOODFRIENDS food and setup and maybe some helpful throwing away of plastic ware they'd get even LARGER TIPS and more customers. 7. We'll be back but probably only for GOODFRIENDS food and no drinks
Jackie O's has long been a staple of Athens OH. If you're not from the area, you may have never heard of this sleepy little hippie-esque college town to the south east of Columbus, but Jackie O's is part of what gives it its character. Recently, Jackie O's opened a large location in the Columbus area, and it has been a hotspot ever since. They offer the same delicious beers brewed right here in Ohio, plus a list of seasonal cocktails. I've tried a few, but haven't tried many of their beers recently, as I am not a huge beer drinker. So far I have liked every cocktail I've tried except for the pickle martini. Pickles are my favorite food, but I hate sweet pickles, and it's definitely not made with regular dill pickles. It's strong but I was not a fan at all. The restaurant experience is fun, has a large patio with fireplaces, an upstairs, and plays home to Goood Friends, a great sandwich shop with a walk-up window. Definitely plan for parking to be an issue or to pay for it, as the on-site lot is super small and often difficult to find space in. Otherwise it's a great meeting spot for a group of friends and a good place to take out-of-towners.