Honeygrow Plans Restaurant at Former UDF Site
The fast-casual chain filed a city permit to convert a historic North High Street building into a new restaurant.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Honeygrow has submitted a formal permit application to alter a building located at 2094 N. High St. in Columbus. The company plans to convert the property, which previously served as a United Dairy Farmers location, into a new restaurant.
Why it matters
The move represents a continued expansion for Honeygrow within the Columbus market following the brand's arrival in Gahanna earlier this year. It also marks a transition for the High Street site, which held a long-standing presence for United Dairy Farmers.
The property at 2094 N. High St. was originally constructed in 1975 and purchased by United Dairy Farmers for $380,100 in 1985. The site previously functioned as a 7-Eleven.
The players
Honeygrow
Founded in 2012, this fast-casual restaurant chain specializes in stir-frys, salads, and honey-based desserts.
United Dairy Farmers
This Ohio-based chain of convenience stores and ice cream parlors has operated throughout the region for decades.
The details
The filed permit application outlines plans for interior demolition, the replacement of the main entry door, and cosmetic touch-ups to both the interior and exterior storefront. These renovations aim to transform the former dairy retail space into a functional restaurant venue.
Timeline
The building at the site was originally constructed in 1975.
United Dairy Farmers purchased the property in 1985.
Honeygrow launched its first Ohio location in Strongsville in 2024.
The chain opened its first Columbus-area restaurant in Gahanna in 2025.
Culture Shift
This development reflects the broader trend of fast-casual dining brands rapidly expanding their physical presence in major urban corridors. It demonstrates how modern healthy-concept chains are increasingly repurposing legacy commercial real estate to capitalize on shifting consumer habits.
Residents living near North High Street can expect upcoming construction activity as the building undergoes its interior and exterior transformation. This project introduces another health-focused dining option to the immediate area upon its completion.
The takeaway
This project signals that major restaurant brands are continuing to target high-traffic corridors for their expansion efforts. Local diners can watch for future updates on the project's construction status as the chain develops its newest location.
Further reading
Learn more about local culinary trends by visiting the Columbus Healthy Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC4i.
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