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122 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This restaurant provides a unique sit-down breakfast experience in the heart of downtown Sandusky. Located in the Marketplace building alongside other local businesses, this restaurant serves Liege waffles with Belgian sugar pearls, both sweet and savory variations of waffle-based breakfasts, and no-waffle hot breakfast options. Beverage selections include fresh-squeezed orange juice, a variety of flavored milks, coffee/tea, and brunch cocktails. Both indoor and patio seating available. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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217 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Saucy Coffee is a coffee shop by, and located next door to, Saucy Brew Works. It offers a standard menu of hot and iced espresso-based beverages, coffee/tea, and bubble tea, as well as a selection of breakfast pastries such as scones and muffins. Comfortable space for working on a laptop is available. Both indoor and patio seating available. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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140 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This quaint coffee shop offers a charming interior, complete with a collection of books and board games, a chess set, and local art on the walls (some of it for sale). The menu includes standard espresso-based beverages and coffee/tea, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, and some lunch options. Indoor seating offers a comfortable space to work on a laptop. No outdoor seating. 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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256 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Vita is located in a beautiful former bank building and still retains the original ornate ceiling, marble walls, and the bank's vault area. A combination of coffee shop, restaurant, bar, grocery market, and wine shop, it has offerings for all three meals of the day. Breakfast options include breakfast sandwiches and pastries, along with a standard selection of espresso-based beverages, coffee, and bubble tea. Plan to relax and spend some time in this European-style establishment (the service is typically not fast-paced), but it's definitely worth the experience! Both indoor and patio seating available. 7-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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325 W Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This family diner is a true hole-in-the-wall hidden gem of a breakfast place, offering a typical full breakfast menu at unbelievably low prices. The service is friendly, and the food tastes great. While the service is pretty fast once you get a table, getting a table is tricky at this incredibly popular local favorite, so plan to spend some time. Indoor seating only. 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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216 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This juicery's menu offerings include fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, fresh-pressed juice shots, coffee/tea specialty drinks, avocado toast, various breakfast and lunch wraps, salads, and other vegetarian/vegan options. Spacious indoor dining room makes for a comfortable work area for anyone wishing to bring a laptop, with plenty of tables, free wifi, and a good number of outlets. Outdoor seating includes a courtyard to the side of the building, as well as a couple of tables in the front. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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101 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This restaurant provides a fusion of great food and great atmosphere. The extended patio area offers a view of the Schade-Mylander Plaza fountain, as well as that of the Sandusky waterfront. The menu includes a gourmet selection of appetizers, seafood, steak, salads, sandwiches, and more and is complemented by a variety of cocktail offerings. Prices are very reasonable for this type of menu. 3-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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215 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This small-chain microbrewery and restaurant offers an extensive list of house-crafted beers, as well as a full bar and a food menu consisting of small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches, and a few entrees. The lunch menu is an abridged version of the dinner menu, so dinner time might be best to experience the array of delightful dishes hiding behind the very simple interior decor. Both indoor and patio seating available. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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216 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This local favorite is a simply-decorated bar & grill with an upscale twist on a bar & grill menu. Menu options include various hot dogs, brats, burgers, and other sandwiches, as well as a handful of entree options and flatbreads. A full bar is available inside, as well as at the waterfront-facing cocktail-only patio in the back of the building. 2-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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223 W Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Guacamole, queso, various salsas, gourmet street tacos, and quesadillas make up the majority of the menu at this local favorite. Bar offerings include an extensive specialty cocktail list, featuring an assortment of margaritas and mojitos. Balcony seating offers a view of Jackson Street Pier and the Sandusky waterfront. 1-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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202 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This unusual, extremely spacious venue is a fusion of a microbrewery and a high-end Asian restaurant. The offerings include an extensive sushi menu, as well as a variety of other Asian-style dishes. One side of the restaurant has a full bar, and the other side has a separate microbrewery tasting bar. The main dining room's walls display humorous posters to entertain the guests while they wait for their food. Indoor seating only. 5-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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611 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
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At Dockside you're instantly transported into Vacation, even if stopping for lunch during a work day! This seasonally operated, outdoor-only venue offers seating overlooking the Sandusky Bay and the Paper District Marina, a diverse menu of great-tasting tacos, salads, burgers, and quesadillas, a wide selection of quality cocktails, and often live music entertainment. While it's not uncommon to find yourself waiting in line to order at the counter, it's always worth the wait! 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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306 W Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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True to its name, this venue offers a tavern-like atmosphere; yet the mostly tavern-style menu is interspersed with various gourmet items, including oysters on a half-shell and other seafood dishes. On weekends a brunch menu includes both breakfast and lunch options. Both indoor and patio seating available. 2-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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142 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This two-story restaurant is famous for its tacos and bowls, including build-your-own offerings, as well as its extensive cocktail menu. It's not uncommon to hear live music from the open second-floor area. Both indoor and patio seating available. 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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256 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Vita is located in a beautiful former bank building and still retains the original ornate ceiling, marble walls, and the bank's vault area. A combination of coffee shop, restaurant, bar, grocery market, and wine shop, it has offerings for all three meals of the day. Lunch options include small plate items, salads, paninis/wraps, and flatbreads, and at dinner time there is an additional option of meats and seafood served on hot stone and cooked at the table. The full bar offers a variety of cocktails. Live music entertainment is not uncommon. Plan to relax and spend some time in this European-style establishment (the service is typically not fast-paced), but it's definitely worth the experience! Both indoor and patio seating available. 7-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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160 Wayne St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Owned and operated by an immigrant from Italy, this restaurant offers an authentic experience and authentic Italian cuisine. The owner of this family restaurant is also the chef. The food is excellent, the wine list has plenty to choose from, and the cappuccino is the best in town. Full service inside, but a patio is available to enjoy a pizza. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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145 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Crush offers an eclectic menu, ranging from small plates and flatbreads, to steak and seafood, to sushi, as well as an extensive wine list and a full bar. Indoors, the dimly lit interior is elegant and inviting. The patio is situated along the side wall of the building, in what's known as the Peddlers' Alley - a European-style alley that fills the night on the town with charm and ambience. 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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129 W Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This cosmopolitan restaurant offers a tasty bistro-style menu with an Italian flair. Appetizers, steaks, seafood, and pastas are complemented by an impressive wine list, and a wine bottle tree contributes to the ambience of the interior dining room. The restaurant also offers two charming outdoor patios. 4-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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223 W Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Located on the top floor of the building above Oh Taco, this full bar offers a tempting craft cocktail list and roof-top seating with a gorgeous view of the Sandusky waterfront. Indoor seating at the counter is also available. 1-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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211 W Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This venue is a combination wine shop and tasting room. Tastings and wines by the glass are offered along with a small snack menu that includes items such as a cheese plate and a nut medley. The proprietor is friendly and knowledgeable, and the interior is quaint and inviting. A couple of seats are also available on the back balcony. 1-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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212 Hancock St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This very recent addition to Sandusky's culinary scene is a distillery with a sophisticated, elegant interior and a spacious patio. The menu offers an inaugural selection of house-distilled bourbons, a generous list of mostly bourbon-based cocktails, and a choice selection of tasty small plates. A modest wine selection is also available for companions who prefer a lighter beverage. 9-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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316 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This small, classy speakeasy displays a green light when seats are available and a red light when full; standing is against house rules. The extensive cocktail menu includes both modern and classic prohibition-era cocktails, and the bartenders craft each cocktail with artful mastery. Indoor seating only. 7-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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101 W Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This cigar lounge provides a classy, appealing indoor space for cigar lovers to light up and enjoy, whether at the counter, in a leather wingback recliner, or in a massage chair on the balcony. The shop area offers a large and well-ventilated (20 air changes per hour) atmosphere. The impressive walk-in humidor houses a generous cigar selection that includes both classic and contemporary brands. While this venue does not serve beverages, their location in the downtown entertainment district allows you to purchase an alcoholic beverage and bring it in to accompany your cigar. Indoor seating only. 5-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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305 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This mostly outdoor bar is located in the Paddle & Climb outdoor-sports store building and is decorated accordingly. The colors are vibrant, the side wall depicts an island paradise, and the tiki umbrellas complete the look. Situated on the Sandusky waterfront, this bar is a fun, relaxing venue to grab a simple cocktail and enjoy the view. Umbrellaed tables provide plenty of shade, but the counter seats offer the best view of the Sandusky bay. Indoor seating is also available. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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220 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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This unusual venue provides a games-oriented social atmosphere. Sport simulators, shuffleboard tables, and pinball machines can be played while enjoying a cocktail. A lounge area with couches and TVs is available for watching a ball game. The cocktail offerings include a nice selection of beers along with a short-yet-sweet craft cocktail list. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.

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127 E Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Noble Court is an outdoor cocktail patio complementing the Noble Axes axe throwing bar, providing a fun social atmosphere. Beverage choices are offered from a full bar, including a wide variety of craft beers. 6-minute walk from the Jet Express.