Midnight in Ohio has a funny way of turning my stomach into a motivational speaker. When the fridge looks uninspired, and my options feel limited, I follow the glow of open signs like it is a hobby with benefits.
This list is my proof that late-night food in Ohio is not a last resort; it is a reliable plan. If you have ever paced your kitchen at 2 a.m., wondering what is still open, you are officially among friends.
I have pulled into diners in Columbus for donuts that taste like a victory lap, ducked into Cincinnati chili counters that keep humming long after most places lock up, and grabbed Athens burritos wrapped like edible security blankets…