Beloved Clintonville Coney Restaurant to Close After 5 Years

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Dad's Coneys and Wraps, a popular hot dog restaurant in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, will be closing its doors permanently on February 14th after 5 years in business. The restaurant, known for its acclaimed coneys, will be replaced by a new eatery called Pine Coast Café, which serves sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

Why it matters

The closure of Dad's Coneys and Wraps marks the end of an era for a beloved local restaurant that had built a loyal following in the Clintonville community. The replacement by a regional chain restaurant highlights the ongoing changes and challenges facing independent restaurants in the area.

The details

Dad's Coneys and Wraps opened in 2021 and quickly gained a reputation for serving some of the best coneys in Columbus. The restaurant, owned by Frank Prince, also offered a menu of loose beef sandwiches, fries, tots, and onion rings. However, the restaurant has now announced that it will be closing permanently at 5 p.m. on February 14th. The space will then be taken over by Pine Coast Café, a restaurant with locations in Hilliard, Ohio and Dearborn, Michigan, which serves sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

• Dad's Coneys and Wraps opened in 2021.
• The restaurant will close permanently on February 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.
• The new Pine Coast Café is expected to open in the space in April 2026.

What’s next

The new Pine Coast Café location is expected to open in the former Dad's Coneys and Wraps space in April 2026.