Popular Brunch Spot Skillet Closes After 17 Years

The family-owned restaurant was a Columbus community staple.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Skillet, a popular brunch restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, has closed its doors after 17 years in business. The family-owned establishment, run by partners Angela and Patrick Caskey and their son Kevin, started as a food truck before expanding to a brick-and-mortar location in the Schumacher Place neighborhood near German Village. In a note posted on the restaurant's door, the owners expressed gratitude for the community's support over the years and announced that while the restaurant is closed, some of Skillet's retail items like hot sauce and coffee are still available for purchase online.

Why it matters

Skillet was more than just a brunch spot for many in the Columbus community - it served as a gathering place for celebrations and special events. Its closure after over 15 years in business represents the challenges small, independent restaurants can face, even those that have built a loyal customer base.

The details

Skillet opened in 2009 after starting out as a food truck. The restaurant was a family affair, run by partners Angela and Patrick Caskey and their son Kevin. In a note posted on the restaurant's door, the owners expressed gratitude for the community's support over the years, saying 'Columbus has been more than a location for our business — it's been our home.' While the restaurant is now closed, some of Skillet's retail items like hot sauce and coffee can still be purchased online.

  • Skillet opened in 2009.
  • Skillet officially closed its doors in February 2026.

The players

Skillet

A popular brunch restaurant in Columbus, Ohio that operated for 17 years before closing in 2026.

Angela and Patrick Caskey

The partners who ran Skillet along with their son Kevin.

Kevin Caskey

The son of Angela and Patrick Caskey, who helped run the family-owned Skillet restaurant.

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What they’re saying

“Columbus has been more than a location for our business — it's been our home. The support you've shown us through the years, through economic ups and downs, through challenges we never could have imagined when we started, has been nothing short of extraordinary.”

— Angela and Patrick Caskey, Skillet Owners (columbusunderground.com)

“You weren't just customers — you became part of our story, and we are honored to be a part of yours.”

— Angela and Patrick Caskey, Skillet Owners (columbusunderground.com)

What’s next

While the Skillet restaurant is now closed, the owners have indicated that some of the restaurant's retail items like hot sauce and coffee are still available for purchase online at skilletruf.net.

The takeaway

The closure of Skillet after over 15 years in business highlights the challenges that small, independent restaurants can face, even those that have built a loyal customer base. However, the owners' heartfelt message to the Columbus community they served for nearly two decades shows the deep connection these types of establishments can foster with their local neighborhoods.