Sweet Carrot

I had the corn cake with artichokes, it was DIVINE!!! Everything looked good, I will have to come back to try more!

Drove past sweet carrot today and quickly reviewed their Unilocal profile. Once I saw that they were serving pulled pork and corn cake they had me! I love the combo. The slaw and corn salsa complimented nicely. Pulled pork was seasoned nicely and the portion was sufficient. Topped it off with a chocolate chip cookie. I will travel to the end of the world for a good c-​chip cookie. Their cookie was a 10 on my list. Only recommendation-​sell some with walnuts or pecan.
I highly recommend giving Sweet Carrot a try. I’LL BE BACK (in my Arnold Schwarzenegger’s voice)!

So after one visit, it is official: I am 100% in love with Sweet Carrot!!! Wasn’t expecting it, but WOW, this place knows what they’re doing and they do it well. Such a simple yet unique menu and every ingredient that went in our mouths was absolutely delicious. No lie. We arrived on a Saturday at noon and there was no line and a handful of customers both inside and out… as soon as we ordered and sat down there was a line going outside the door! But since the menu is so simple and the staff is so large the line went super quick and everyone got their food within 5 minutes so I was very impressed. Ordering at the counter can sometimes be a little stressful but I do like that they bring the meals to your table and the servers we dealt with were all friendly and welcoming. Now, on to the amazing food…
My husband ordered the popular corn cake with brisket. The meat was tender and flavorful, the coleslaw was crispy and not too saucy, and the corn salsa and drizzle of homemade sauce on top were delicious. But that corn cake… OH MY GOODNESS. Imagine the best cornbread you’ve ever eaten flattened like a pancake with tiny niblets of corn popping in your mouth with every bite. So so SO very good. My husband is a light eater so the portions were great for him, but the prices are so low you can easily get it loaded (adding a scoop of their mac n’ cheese) or order an additional menu item all for what a normal lunch would cost at a greasy fast food joint. Unbelievable!
I ordered a side kale salad (I requested no slaw or salsa on top) and a bowl of the Brunswick stew. Seriously, I was in Heaven. I was surprised at how much food I got for such low prices: only $ 4.50 for such a large bowl of soup AND a large grilled roll that soaked up the juices perfectly?! Insane! The stew was literally full of smoked shredded brisket and pork, corn and peas and a flavorful tomato broth. I can’t even properly describe how tasty this stew was. And the kale salad was so beautiful and tossed lightly in their homemade dressing that was slightly sweet and absolutely-​out-​of-​this-​world delicious.
I can’t wait to visit again because the breaded artichokes, deep fried mac n’ cheese balls and tasty looking little desserts are already calling my name!

I had no idea what to expect when before visiting here, but was pleasantly shocked at how great the food was from this little restaurant located on a corner in Grandview! The place was busy, which to me is a good sign because it tells me that the food is good. We ordered at the counter and the staff was very friendly at making recommendation and suggestion how we should order the food. I enjoyed the corn cake with pulled pork loaded, let me tell you… this was just as amazing as it looks! We also ordered a piece of carrot cake that was very good! Very impressed with this location and a place that I will be visiting again!

The food is great. Seriously top notch. (Check out my earlier five star review from when they were just a food truck and you’ll see what I mean.)
Now that there’s a permanent brick and mortar location, I’ve been able to sample a variety of the meats, and I must say, the chicken meatballs are still my favorite.
I have at least three complaints that almost caused me to give three rather than four stars however. In part, these are a result of the higher expectations now that there is a permanent space.
1. The menu is lacks healthy options. Yes, there is a kale salad. But… that’s not enough. I’d likely come more often if they had better healthy choices for whomever I end up dragging along with me.
2. Portion size. It’s just not quite enough, even when upgrading to include a scoop of mac and cheese. And there aren’t great ways to supplement the small entrée size. Looking over some of the other reviews, this appears to be a common complaint.
3. Speed of service. If you look up my review of the truck, you’ll see that service speed was a high point. Here, it seems to be the opposite. On my three last visits, the service was incredibly slow. Way slower than one would expect based on the order at the counter model that they have. Perhaps each time was a separate fluke. But if so, they still need to work on consistency.
None of the aforementioned problems will keep me from visiting. Gotta get those chicken meatballs after all. But they will make my visits less frequent, that I’m sure of.

What a cute little deli! Had the salad for lunch and it was tasty! It gets a little congested at lunch time and there isn’t much parking in their lot, but there is plenty of parking nearby!

I am in LOVE with this super cute corner historical building! I was very overwhelmed walking in. I had to ask for help. The staff did not disappoint!
Staff is super friendly, food is all homemade, and delicious. I am not a fan of blending everything together-​I like to taste things individually and experience their own flavor. I wasn’t a huge fan of the pick 1−2−3 on a corn cake. However, I did pick the fried artichokes, mac and cheese, slaw on top of a corn cake based on the staffs recommendations. I could have eaten the fried artichokes alone-​OMG! That is a dish by itself! Like I said-​too much of different flavors going on to blend together all at once. All were great!
The Brunswick Stew-​hands down-​best around Columbus!!! Tons of smoked pork and beef (2 different types of woods used), veggies in a tomato broth! YES please!!!
The cheese dip with homemade with lime kissed sea salt warm tortilla chips! I literally could have ate all of it-​but my husband did instead! The sauce is their Mac and cheese base.
I also love the new owner used Rife’s doors to make a table-​I would die to have this table! She also used another door they use for something else.
This place is amazing! Wines, beers, desserts, crazy drinks, amazing food combos that don’t make any since-​but work, location, love, and something that whispers in your ear, «come back very soon.» And we will!
Another location is opening in 6 months in Worthington!

My husband and I visited Sweet Carrot on a Friday night. The place was not as crowded as I expected. There was no line for ordering and we found a table for two easily. The food came out fast.
I ordered the corn cake with pulled pork and added a scoop of mac and cheese. It came garnished with slaw and barbecue sauce. My husband had the mac and cheese with brisket. His only had barbecue sauce. My husband’s meal was $ 8.25 and the portion seemed small. He would have liked there to be more meat. At $ 9 ($ 7.50 for pulled pork + $ 1.50 for scoop of mac), my meal was large and filling. I think the prices are typical when ordering from a food truck and are appropriate for a restaurant setting. The little metal trays are a cute reminder of their food truck roots, but it was hard to eat the corn cake out of it – would have been easier if the cake was laid out flat.
Both meals were delicious. The pork and brisket were very similar in taste and texture, so if you’re concerned about price get the pork and save 75 cents. I liked the crunchy slaw paired with the creamy mac and cheese alternated with bites of corn cake. I wished that my meal came with more bbq sauce.

Wow this is good. You go in and order at the counter. You pick your meat (brisket, pork, chicken balls, turkey, and artichoke) then pick your dish (corn cake (YUM!), salad, sandwich, or mac and cheese). I ordered the chicken balls with corn cake and my boyfriend ordered pork with corn cake. We both splurged and got the mac and cheese (YUM)! You then pick a number and grab a seat. They have Boylan fountain soda. Try the black cherry. I will come back here time and time again to enjoy. This is a must try!
FYI parking is limited

Sweet Carrot must be applauded for refurbishing Rife’s antique sign, maintaining its placement now emblazened with their name. Keeping its darken green background and sharp red scrip underneath the 1417 is a superb way of connecting the past with the present. It might be trival to some, but to me continuity is important to culture, especially in regards to a place like Rifes that was so important once to West Fifth.
Sweet Carrot has done well with the space once occupied by the closed grocer; following the mode of urban refit, they have kept many of the formers style. The inside is clear and minimal. The garage door still exists and is used for ventilation like Missions Coffee or Brothers Drake. An improvement brought by the need of a restaurant, the place has great lighting now through windows west and north. The seating is spaced out and inviting. The traffic patterns of the place was noticeably less awkward than many others, almost Feng Shui, there is a balance in this place.
The crew runs the place with perfect efficiency. They had my order up before I had my fountain drink poured; such precision was forged no doubt by their food truck days.
My selection was chicken balls on corn cake load with mac & cheese. I am not going to whine about quantity as the price is food-​truck low and the food is delicious, but if you have high calorie needs like I do, you may find portions to be less than satisfying. Luckily I just needed a bite or I’d order two entrees. They also have some sides to fill in.
Having said that I loved the chicken balls. The dish tasted like a combo of Asian sauced chicken surrounded by the Mexican flavored corn salsa and homemade sauce. The mac & cheese was great as well. The corn cake was fabulous and reminded be of such made by my grandmother years and years ago.
I also thought it was classy that they give glasses out for soda fountain orders. They carry Boyland Bottling soda – club soda is a go for that brand. They also have beer and wine for other options.

Wow! I got the brisket on a corn cake loaded (Mac n cheese on it) along with a slice of carrot cake to go and a beer.
So in the bowl I have corn cake, brisket, Mac n cheese, Cole slaw and a super good corn mixture.
The flavor combo is amazing! I will have to bring everyone I know here, that’s how good it is!
They were extremely busy but I didn’t wait long for my food. The actual restaurant is really nice as well.
The only thing I singed them on is parking. I got lucky and found a spot in the back put there are like 10 spots for this place.
I will be back for lunch!

Cute, hip place with delicious barbecue. We got one chicken meatball dish and another with pulled pork, each on a corncake and one «loaded» with mac ‘n’ cheese. Very fresh and flavorful, and they’ve maintained a casual food truck vibe. The place was pretty packed for a Monday night!
The portions were decent and filling, but might not be enough for those with bigger appetites. We also ordered mac ‘n’ cheese balls, which were delicious and probably decadently unhealthy. They also have a surprisingly decent selection of beers and delicious huge cookies. Definitely will be back!
Only minus I can think of is the limited parking, as their lot is small, but there are plenty of other options nearby.

Sweet Carrot really turned me around with their food and service. I was unsure what to expect with the actual brick and mortar restaurant, and was definitely NOPE NOPE NOPE walking into a loud, crowded entrance where people were looking at menus with a bajillion options and no table service.
I got over it. The menu is manageable, with options for a carb base (roll, corn cake, mac n cheese), protein (pulled pork, brisket, chicken meatballs, artichoke, etc.), toppings and sides. They have plenty of adult beverages as well. A local draft goes a long way to soothing my anxieties. They also have quite a few dessert options, if you lean that way.
The line went quickly and we managed to find a table (they turn over fairly quickly). Our beers were delivered to us, then the food. The proteins (brisket and pulled pork) were good, but MAN — the corn cake and those Lucky Cat buns! I could smell the fresh, yeasty bun with every bite. That pulled everything together. One of our party had the mac and cheese and was thrilled to find crispy edge pieces. Seriously — they could upcharge to have mac and cheese edges added to an order.
Overall — food is good, right-​sized portions and fresh ingredients. Can’t go wrong with booze and cheese. I can deal with counter service when it is efficient (and the quality of the experience one that doesn’t leave you searching for a staff member to ask a question of), and although it is LOUD, it’s not really a place you’re going to linger over intimate conversation. It’s high-​end, locally-​owned fast-​casual.
We will be back, yes.

I came here on a Tuesday around 5:30pm. It was a good time to arrive because it wasn’t busy yet and there was plenty of parking available. The lot is a little confusing because a lot of the spots aren’t really marked. You order at the register and then pick a table, and the staff drops off your food. There is a bar, but you can’t just sit at the bar and order drinks, you still have to go to the register, which makes the bar setup kind of pointless.
The food was great. I had the mac and cheese balls which were superior to any I have had before. I also had the corn cake with artichoke. The slaw on the corn cake was so fresh, I think that is what made this food so different. You can taste that it was all made from scratch, recently. I had a cider as well which was good, but very pricey. I will come here again for the food but I would go somewhere else for drinks.

Sweet Carrot has a unique and really strong food program.
The flavors were very good and the quality of the food is excellent.
I enjoyed a pint of beer while eating the best corn cake in the city that was smothered in bbq chicken meatballs. It really is a great dish.
I had tried their product from the food truck years ago, and was reminded how delicious that particular dish is.
The portions are small. I had to order another dish am to satiate my normal dinner appetite– which wasn’t entirely a bad thing.
I highly recommend you try this place.

When I saw the menu for this place, I knew it was going to be dreamy. The menu reads like the best BBQ + Southern + American combo in a «create your own» sort of fashion. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. It’s located right in the Grandview Heights area of Columbus and fits with the modern, hipster, innovative feel of the area. Right when you walk in to Sweet Carrot, you get a clean, bright and welcoming feel with a combo of larger tables, seats at the bar, and taller two tops.
One thing I did not like about Sweet Carrot was that you order at the counter then take a number. I just tend to prefer table service because it’s easier to fix mistakes, opposed to having to wait in line to take care of one. I wanted to try the pulled pork on a corn cake but the cashier must have heard «loaded corn cake» because not only did I get my pork on coleslaw on a corn cake, but there was a layer of Mac n Cheese in there too. No wonder my meal was more expensive than I thought. The Mac was a nice element and I enjoyed it, overall though it was just a little too rich for me. But the pork was tender, the BBQ sauce was flavorful and the Mac was rich and creamy and salty. The corn cake was just fluffy and savory enough and made a great bed for this decadent stack. Perfect. Only complaint was the slaw was too sweet.
The other options on the menu looked great too. The fried artichokes sounded and looked like a delicious meat free option and I was also very intrigued by the kale salad option. This concept is definitely unique and needed in today’s food scene. My biggest complaint of all is that Sweet Carrot requires me to make a 90 minute drive up to Columbus from Cinicnnati. I hope to return some day!

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY…
Sweet Carrot is definitely lively, hipster, cool, happening, busy — you name it.
So why wasn’t I overwhelmed by its wonderfulness…? Why wasn’t I blown away???
I’ve been torn for days between a 3 star and 4 star rating, but decided on 3 stars because my expectations were so high from all of the other over-​hyping, yet Sweet Carrot fell short of my expectations on a few dimensions.
I’ll explain why «the Clint Eastwood way»:
THE GOOD — healthy, fresh, tasty food served by very friendly people in a very cool, hip environment. There were at least a dozen people working the Friday lunch when I stopped by.
THE BAD: as noted in other reviews, for customers wearing clothing larger than a Size 4, the portion size of proteins is ridiculously small. $ 9-​$ 10 «street food» should fill you up, not require that you buy a second item. I got a $ 9.95 Stuffed Corn Cake with smoked turkey, and it was delicious, but it was probably only 2 ½ ounces of turkey. I was still a little hungry. So I got «Alone In A Boat» artichokes for $ 4.95. They were truly delicious, but for $ 5 bucks I got like 6 or 7 little ¹⁄₈ slices of an artichoke heart, breaded lovingly in cornmeal.
The artichokes were delicious, but the price-​to-​value-​ratio felt more like I was at Cameron Mitchell’s overpriced Hudson 29 on Lane Avenue in UA than a food truck that has «made it big» and gotten their own storefront.
Again, all really tasty stuff, but management needs to reduce staffing a little and use the savings to increase the protein portions. Industry norm for food cost is 25% of retail… I’m guessing that Sweet Carrot is closer to 14%…
THE UGLY: Parking sucks. Period. And there’s no way to make it better other than by adding good signage. They have a small parking lot attached to the (former grocery) building, but it isn’t marked well and isn’t noted as one-​way or two-​way (as least that I saw).
I initially drove past the building, thinking I could park «around back», only to pull into the tiny car repair lot next door, which is congested and one-​way, and had to back out onto Grandview Avenue (no small feat). I’m guessing this happens a dozen times per day, and the little car repair shop is tired of it. It’s also going to cause a bad accident for a Sweet Carrot customer one of these days.
Park across the street in the huge, empty Giant Eagle parking lot and walk across Grandview Avenue. For the sake of Sweet Carrot, I hope that lot sits empty a long time…

We had a pretty good trip to Sweet Carrot. Beautiful space. Light and airy with bright colors. It’s hard to believe that dirty, dingy old Rife’s Market used to be in this same space. The food was delicious — I had mac and cheese mixed in with BBQ pulled pork. There’s not much to say about it, as it was pretty straightforward, but those are two of my favorite comfort foods, so if you mix them together, I’m going to be happy. I wish the portion had been a little bigger, but it was okay. There were tons of other comfort food options that sounded amazing, and I look forward to going back and trying other things.
The service was so-​so. Typically when service isn’t the greatest, it’s because a server is either inattentive or rude. Quite the opposite here. We sat at the counter because the tables were full and the server just stood there in front of the two of us the entire time we were there, pretty frequently peppering us with awkward small talk questions. We tried to politely brush him off, but he wouldn’t be dissuaded. It was really awkward.
My only other complaint was the price of beers. We both had a couple of beers, which we wouldn’t have done if we’d seen the prices. I can’t recall exactly how much, but they were about $ 7 for pints of decent, but not extraordinary beers. That’s our fault for not paying closer attention to the menu, but it felt out of line with the prices for the rest of the area.
All in all, a good trip. Nice place with delicious food. I’ll definitely go back.

My boyfriend’s first impression, is that you don’t get a lot of meat for $ 7…he had a good point, so do be aware of the portion size, despite his review I think its plenty of food… and let’s focus on what you do get! A fun, unique, FRESH meal. Quality over quantity (even though as a whole it’s plenty for me…).
Anyways, the salads are great, same toppings as the corncakes, just on a bed of lightly dressed baby kale. The salads are crisp and flavorful. I’ve tried the pulled pork and brisket so far and loved them both. They’re topped with a crunchy slaw, corn, red pepper, cilantro, red onion, and a sweet BBQ sauce.
You can get the «loaded» option which means LOADED with Mac and cheese, and they made this an option, because they’re good at making Mac, it’s a basic Mac and cheese but its very good added to the mix and it has a nice consistency, not too gooey or fake cheesy!
What’s nice is that it’s not a heavy, oily, processed meal at all. Eat, enjoy, and leave feeling great :)
Overall the place is spunky, look around there’s fun stuff everywhere!

I’m still sad that Rifes Market is gone but wanted to give Sweet Carrot a shot.
I assumed it was a vegetarian restaurant because of the name but it’s not. While it has veggie options it is mostly meat. Brisket, Pork, Chicken Meatballs etc.
There is an artichoke option as well. You can get the toppings on corncakes (delicious!) or as a sandwich or salad.
It is reasonably priced considering the food quality.
The inside is open and chic.
Recommended!

I’m going to have to say that I really loved this place. We were there on a Saturday for lunch, and it was packed! You order up at the front, they give you a number, and then you wait. Big fan of this format, mainly because I don’t need to rely on anyone to get me refills or really interact with anyone further at this point. Luckily, we were able to snag some seats at the bar. I didn’t realize they had a bar here, and it looked like there was some good brews on tap.
I went with the brisket, and the girlfriend had the pulled pork, and we both enjoyed our meals. I need to learn how to make corn cakes, because they’re frickin’ delicious. Then again, they’re probably terrible for you, since it’s basically cornbread. I liked the BBQ sauce, and I actually really liked the brisket a lot. I think moreso than the pulled pork. Also, I’m all for using the corncakes like injera to pick up my brisket!
Forget Hot Chicken Takeover’s mac and cheese. This was way better. To be honest, I never was an HCT mac and cheese fan to begin with. This was much creamier and cheesier and overall tastier! We loved it.
I see a lot of people complaining about the portion size, but I was okay with it. Yes, I probably could have eaten more, but did I really need to? Probably not. The food was high quality, so I expect it to be a tad more expensive.
I love the space and the rehab work that went into it. The parking may be a little tricky if you try to park in their lot, so just go across the street and park at the old Giant Eagle. I’m really digging everything here, and I’ll definitely be back.

This place is great! My husband and I went here for dinner and everything we ordered was delicious. My husband ordered the loaded pulled pork on a corn cake, and I had the smothered turkey. We also ordered a piece of carrot cake, which was moist and flavorful. My only complaint was they forgot to put the bbq sauce on my corn cake — but no biggie, I asked for sauce and they gave it to me right away.
The restaurant was busy but service is quick and the tables turn over quickly. They also offer beer and wine — we didn’t buy anything this time, but maybe during the next visit!
I agree with the other reviews — at first the portions look small for the money, but the food is very filling so you will definitely leave with a happy belly.

I’ve been wanting to try out Sweet Carrot ever since they opened up in the old Rife’s Market location and finally got a chance to go last night. Like other Unilocalers have said, the name «Sweet Carrot» is definitely a misnomer; this restaurant is basically a hipster fusian barbeque place and not really a bakery or a vegetarian restaurant like the name suggests. I ordered the smothered corn cakes with pulled pork, which is essentially a corn-​flavored breakfast pancake filled like a taco with meat, cole slaw, corn salsa, and bbq sauce. The corn cakes are definitely unique. The flavor is really good and had a nice balance of savory and sweet. Our food came out almost instantly after we ordered. Looks like they also have local beers, sodas, and wine. The atmosphere was lively but not overly crowded. The only bad thing I have to say is that I was a bit disappointed by the prices for a fast-​casual place. Each corn cake is $ 7 – 8 and pretty darn small (i.e. taco-​sized). It would be hard to make a full dinner out of just one (I recommend ordering a couple or getting a side or dessert).

Really wasn’t crazy about the food. Everything was spicy hot tasting. We ordered the smothered bowls — brisket and meatball. They came in cardboard baskets with a thick corn cake covering the bottom. Next was mac and cheese, which was good but again spicy. Then the cole slaw, which was very spicy and it was covered with corn. The meats were mixed in. The amount of food for the price was very skimpy. Prices were 8.99 & 9.99 and I had a pop and he had a beer. Totol bill was $ 35.00 and this included tip. I’m still hungry. The music was VERY loud, so much so we couldn’t talk over it. Too spicy, too pricy, too noisy so we won’t be back.

Checked out this new place, absolutely loved it. The space is fun, bright and exciting to be in. The food is just as unique as the space it is served in! I am gluten free and a vegetarian and I was way too excited that I could eat their corn cake with artichokes, it did not disappoint. I see that many people have noted that the portions were too small, but in my opinion it was just the right amount of food and I felt satisfied and energized after. I highly recommend trying Sweet Carrot!

Amazing Food!!! Outstanding Staff!!! Dedicated Owner!!!
We stopped by to try out this place not knowing what food they serve and was delightfully surprised to find out it is a Southern Soul Food Gem! I’m from Texas and I know what good brisket is and this places knows what they are doing with all their menu. The staff was amazing at explaining the food and Angela (owner) stopped by to chat.
Highly recommend!!!

Man, this might be my favorite new restaurant of 2015. First of all, «Sweet Carrot» sounds like a vegetarian restaurant, which this is surely not (though there are definitely vegetarian options). We had smothered corn cakes (pulled pork and chicken meatballs) yesterday and I actually dreamed about them last night. SOOOOOO delicious!!! Yes, the portions are on the small side (when I first saw them, I thought «Whhaaaaatt?»), but I could barely finish mine because the food is very filling. I like that. Too many places selling barbecue-​type entrees make me feel like a pig hustling up to the trough. I always ended up bloated and unhappy with myself. Sweet Carrot gives you just enough deliciousness to leave satisfied.
Not to mention that we had two dishes, a soup, and two beers, all for less than $ 30. You cannot beat that.
When the weather gets nicer, they’ll open their retractable doors. It is going to be SWEET!

First walking into the place, the décor is best described as eclectic – the food and décor are not quite southern but also not quite hip and organic. Each art piece on its own is really unique. I ordered a smothered smoked turkey salad and a side of cheesy potatoes. The turkey on the salad was a little dry for me, but otherwise I loved it! The slaw gives it a lot of flavor already, so dipping the kale in the dressing on the side was good enough for me. The cheesy potatoes were grated in an au gratin-​esque sauce. Again a little too oily, but otherwise good flavor. Finally, the portions were small for the price, but the staff were very nice and the food tasted great overall.

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally made it!
Located in the old Rife’s Market building, it’s welcoming and cute with lots of little details. Parking lot is one of the worst I’ve seen, it’s kind of a joke… thankfully for the time being you can park in the vacant Giant Eagle lot across the street.
You walk up to the counter, order, they give you a number, and you go get a table where they then deliver the food to you. Columbus residents are probably used to this routine, as it’s popping up more and more. I ordered a Loaded Corn Cake with the Ohio meatballs, a side of fried artichokes, and a pop. It was like $ 17, which is pricey considering the portions are SMALL. My friend who is notorious for not finishing meals in the 20 years I’ve known her finished hers and said she was still really hungry.
Yeah, portions are very small. Seemed bigger in pictures, so I was pretty surprised. My meatballs had a weird texture, like they were kind of… hard? I can’t explain it other than they seemed hard! I’ve made chicken meatballs before and never had them turn out like that. It was a bit off-​putting, but the sauce, mac & cheese, corn cake, and everything else was delicious, but I think I’d get something else next time. Fried artichokes were tasty. I got their cola from the machine and it was delicious. Not sure if they make their own pops or if they get from a local company or what, but it wasn’t Coke or Pepsi.
I’d give 5 stars if it wasn’t so expensive for tiny portions. Hope they do well though… it was very crowded when I went around 2pm on a weekday. I’m excited for the future Worthington location, as it’s more in my area.

So tried this out last night with friends. Had the loaded corn cake with pulled pork. Thought it was pretty good and would definitely go again. The menu is a little limited and id like to see some kind of spicy option on the menu but it’s still new so I’m sure they will continue to adjust. The interior is nice with a decent amount of seating. Still highly recommended.

I wanted to love this place I really did! The atmosphere was great, the staff was friendly, very clean inside but it’s not enough food for the price. Portions are waaaaaayyy too small. $ 25 for two of us to eat and we both left hungry. I had initially read a few reviews with similar feedback but wanted to check it out for myself. Unfortunately they were right. Wouldn’t go back unless that changed.

Love! The «loaded» corn cakes are my favorite — the artichokes are AMAZING and the mac and cheese has great flavor and a perfect gooey texture. All of the flavors work together fabulously. The portion is perfect for me — filling without walking away feeling stuffed. The dining space is open with great art and overall warm atmosphere. Service was excellent! I can’t wait to try more from the menu!

Not what I expected but willing to give it another try. We arrived at 6pm on a Wednesday to a fairly crowded parking lot and dining rm… a very casual warehouse type décor. I frankly hate its harsh lighting in the front of the space and really hope they consider a change. My hub had a brisket sandwich (he loved it) and I had chicken meatballs on a corn cake. (not to my liking at all. Sauce has an Asian spin)
Also tried delicious Mac and cheese and equally delicious cheesy potatoes). Given the name of the place I was disappointed in their lack of veggie side dishes. Finished our meal with a nice if unexceptional slice of carrot cake. Very hopeful for a better experience next time.

Great, kind service. Delicious, local, fresh, unique food. The Ohio meatballs are everything you want them to be and served on top of the corn cakes, covered in slaw and a very different (but super tasty sauce), you cannot go wrong. Between me and my company, we sampled all the meat and no one walked away disappointed. The portions appear to be a little on the small side, but one serving is certainly filling and I think they are just the right size.
You should eat here. Support this yummy local place!

I ordered the Corn Cake w/​pulled pork. It was pretty tasty comfort food. I enjoyed the Boylan fountain sparkling beverages. I had cherry cola. I found the ambiance to be charming and rustic. I liked it a lot. I would definitely go back. There are so many other items on the menu that I want to try, including the carrot cake. The staff are very youthful and friendly.

Have you ever wanted to fill your pant pockets with tiny chicken meatballs? I do. Every… single…time I order the Kale Salad w Ohio Chicken Meatballs from Sweet Carrot. Relax before you think this is a review about a kale salad. I don’t own a «KALE» t-​shirt, I’m clearly not a vegetarian because I want to hoard chicken meatballs and I don’t even know what «vegan» means. The meatballs are so delicious this salad actually made me say the unimaginable out loud…“I’m craving a kale salad.” (with glorious amazing tiny little chicken wonderful meatballs)
You may be wondering why this is a ⁴⁄₅ star review when I just used some pretty aggressive adjectives to describe balls of chicken.
The call ahead order I called ahead because I didn’t want to wait. I had a friend coming over (Hi Bri) to search for the bottom of a couple wine bottles. I didn’t walk out the door until 35 min after that call was placed… after I was forced to watch people that ordered after me walk out with their delicious little balls of meat. HOWEVER, Sweet Carrot totallllllllllly redeemed itself (using best Harry from Dumb & Dumber voice) by giving me two free cookies for my time waiting.
Overall, great place. Love the support of local beers and wines and the hints of the old Rife’s Market… and the meatballs… I love the meatballs.

***Forward: Dinners with Anna H. are always fabulous*** Onward we go! My last several reviews have been 5 stars, so I’m a bit flustered that this three-​star has broke the momentum.
Getting right down to it, things I loved about SC
— Big open dining space, several tables and an awesome bar-​seating area if you like being more in the action
— Friendly staff, greetings and gladly explaining the concept of Sweet Carrot
— Streamlined menu, but still enough to warrant decisions to be made
A few «not the best» things about this joint
— Parking is slightly confusing. Vertical spots along the side, some slanted ones in the back; unfortunately, no quite sure where one ends/​another section starts…
— Flavors. More precisely, the corn/​coleslaw/​BBQ sauce totally drowned out the brisket; the corn cake wasn’t very pronounced by itself, let alone with the other toppings
— While the brisket was tender, it didn’t give off much flavor, either
— The metal container portion size was way small for just over $ 8

I met Gwen W. here for dinner last night and I really liked the cute space as well as the food. They offer beer and wine, so I had a glass of Malbec. I chose the Smothered Corn Cake, with the Ohio Chicken Meatballs. The meatballs were a little hard, but otherwise tasty. The corn cake with the corn salsa was very, very good. It is a small portion for $ 7, so next time I would get a side of either the mac ‘n cheese, or the cheesy potatoes. They also have soup. Another more filling option is the Loaded Corn Cake, which includes mac ‘n cheese as a topping.
You order at the counter, pay, get a number, take a seat, and the food is brought to you. They also ask if you want water, and if yes, they give you a glass for the self-​serve drink station.
The parking is a little weird and awkward. It appears they only have spaces on the side of the building facing Grandview Ave, but not behind, where, if I remember correctly, Rife’s did.
I will definitely return, because I think they do a great job with the service and the food.

Great food and service! Excellent high-​quality food.
We came in with the whole family of five and left with a huge smile. Great food. Great service. Great beer selection.
Did pulled pork on corn cakes. Also got an extra side of mac & cheese for the kids. I ordered a side of cheesy potatoes for the table. They were delicious as well. All of it was fantastic!
We will be back!!!