Sugar Rush Trail

Get ready for some high-energy fun in Grove City on the first annual Sugar Rush Trail!

This trail takes you to all of the sweetest spots in town! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to visit any of these places, here it is.

Register for your free passport and plan your Altogether Adventure®. The first 100 to the finish earn a Visit Grove City Sugar Rush Trail Ice Cream Scoop! Plus, there are prizes for the kids. Grab a physical passport that they can get stamped along the way and fill the page with color! Completed kids’ passports can be redeemed for a Sugar Rush Trail Color-Changing Ice Cream Bowl. (See passport for complete details)

Here is your lineup of stops to earn your prize:

Tropical Nut & Fruit

Definitely a hidden gem that is tucked behind the 270 exit in Grove City. Tropical Nut & Fruit is the bulk candy store that will have everything you didn’t know you needed! Get your gifts there, keep your snacks stocked, or just go to see what new things you may find.

3150 Urbancrest Industrial Drive

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

Grab a raspberry danish or cookie, sip on some coffee, and relax in their dining room. From comfy couches to work space, you can people-watch or get work done right in the heart of downtown Grove City.

Tip: They are now open later and every day of the week!

4050 Broadway

Strawser’s Ice Cream, Pop, and Candy Shop

Find nostalgic candy that you forgot all about! You can grab some candy to go, make your own ice cream nachos, or try the wildest soda flavors. Try something new every time you go in. Plus, they are right next to Conundrum Rooms. If you escape, you should reward yourself with some candy. If you don’t escape, you should make yourself feel better with candy.

4026 Broadway

Whit’s Frozen Custard Grove City

This Ohio-based company found a home in the old White’s Barber Shop on the corner of Columbus Street and Broadway. Whit’s Frozen Custard is serving up delicious custard in the form of cones, shakes, cakes, and Whitsers! Check out their flavor of the week and some other Grove City inspired specialities like the Beulah Delight or Broadway Gem.

3968 Broadway

Tastebud’s Popcorn Grove City

Popcorn is a go-to snack. You have heard of butter, caramel, cheddar, and all the “regular” flavors of popcorn. Tastebud’s Popcorn brings a whole new light to the way you eat popcorn. Red velvet, banana pudding, hot and spicy, taco, cheeseburger…you will have to go and see for yourself. Get it by the tub, bag, or even “snack size.”

3192 Broadway

Pick’em Up Joe Coffee Company

Pick’em Up Joe Coffee Company brings delicious coffee and freshly made baked goods to sweeten your day. Get a cinnamon roll fresh from the oven or a kolache that is filled with sweet or savory goodness. This company is ran by the goodest boy, Joe. How can you resist a stop here?

Tip: Try my personal favorite – a cold brew float. 2 scoops of homemade ice cream in a cup of cold brew. Delicious no matter how hot or cold it is outside.

3989 Broadway

Jolly Pirate Donuts

If you know, you know. Jolly Pirate Donuts has been a Grove City staple for as long as anyone can remember! Jolly Pirate Donuts started in Whitehall, Ohio, in 1961. What used to be found in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia can now only be found at the last 3 locations in central Ohio – Grove City being one of those places. Grab your treasure chest with your baker’s dozen and share it with your friends (or not).

3118 Southwest Blvd.

KKP Bakery

The owner of KKP Bakery brings 20 years of baking experience from the well-known Resch’s Bakery in Columbus, Ohio. KKP Bakery is located in the Beulah Park neighborhood and takes pride in a family-oriented workplace. Staff and guests are treated like familiar friends. Be welcomed with friendly faces and cinnamon rolls that are big enough to share.

3621 Southwest Blvd.

Barb & Roy’s Ice Cream & Treats (Putt N Play Family Fun Center)

Another new sweet spot that is inside a long-time Grove City attraction – Barb & Roy’s Ice Cream and Treats. This is where everyone should have their birthday party! Ice Cream, putt-putt, batting cages, and an arcade? Say no more to the most fun stop.

Tip: Be sure to check their website or give them a call to inquire about all of their fun amenities. Some are seasonal and may open later than others.

4021 Thistlewood Drive

OHYO & MORE!

What better pair than a movie at the AMC Theater and building your own frozen yogurt masterpiece at OHYO & MORE! right next door?! What does “& MORE!” even mean? It means buckeyes, fudge, macaroons, taffy, bubble tea, and, well, you’d better go check it out for yourself .

4226 Buckeye Parkway

Mona’s Eats N Treats

What started as just an ice cream shop turns into a convenient stop for a sweet treat or a hot meal. Mona’s Eats N Treats is now open all year round and is the perfect stop for lunch or dinner with hot soups, delicious sandwiches, and of course, a variety of ice cream specialties.

4362 Broadway

Now buckle up for a Sugar Rush through Grove City! Be sure to share your adventures by tagging us @VisitGroveCity and using #VGCSugarRushTrail. We can’t wait to see you at the finish line!