The Little Grand Market

The Little Grand Market stands at the heart of Grandview Crossing as a vibrant culinary and social hub where community, creativity, and connection converge. This 22,000-square-foot centerpiece reimagines the traditional food hall for modern community life, drawing inspiration from Columbus’s rich market heritage while looking confidently toward its future. The market’s thoughtful architectural design merges indoor and outdoor experiences through soaring skylights and seamless transitions to a neighboring 3.5-acre park, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimately connected to its surroundings.

With 600 seats split between indoor and outdoor spaces, The Little Grand Market invites visitors to linger and connect, while flexible areas accommodate everything from weekly farmers’ markets to live music events. The space revolves around a central bar, with ten market stalls arranged along the perimeter to create a natural flow of movement and conversation. For the vendors who call it home, the market represents an innovative middle ground between food truck mobility and traditional brick-and-mortar investment, with custom-designed stalls offering entrepreneurs a permanent home with built-in foot traffic and lower startup costs.

Beyond its role as a dining destination, The Little Grand Market serves as the development’s community nucleus, housing both leasing offices and The Athletic gym within the same building. The design strikes a perfect balance between industrial touches and contemporary comfort, utilizing a material palette that bridges heritage and elegance while creating a welcoming gathering point for residents and visitors alike.

Design: Meyers+Associates
Photography: Kate Horgan Photography