Caroline's Sandwiches Becomes Permanent Merchant at North Market

The popular pop-up shop will open full-time hours starting in April as part of the market's upcoming expansion.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:26pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of an indoor market scene, with blurred figures moving through the frame and warm, diffused light creating a dreamlike, atmospheric composition that evokes a sense of community and the joy of exploring artisanal food.The North Market's expansion will provide a permanent home for Caroline's Sandwiches, allowing the popular pop-up to continue bringing people together through its scratch-made, gourmet fare.Columbus Today

Caroline's Sandwiches, a gourmet sandwich shop that has operated as a pop-up in Columbus' North Market, is now becoming a permanent fixture in the market. The shop will begin full-time hours in April and will relocate to a new, expanded space later this year as part of the North Market's upcoming expansion project.

Why it matters

The addition of Caroline's as a permanent merchant is a significant milestone for the North Market, which has served as a hub for independent food vendors in Columbus for 150 years. The move signals the market's continued commitment to supporting local, chef-driven concepts and providing the community with access to high-quality, scratch-made food.

The details

Caroline's Sandwiches, known for its gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and seasonal soups, will continue operating in its current space next to the North Market Butchery until the market's expansion is complete later this year. At that point, the shop will move into a new, larger space as part of the project, which will also add seven new chef-driven merchant spaces, an expansive bar, expanded seating and gathering areas, and a private event space.

  • Caroline's Sandwiches will begin full-time hours in April 2026.
  • The North Market's expansion project, which will include Caroline's new permanent space, is anticipated to be completed in late 2026.

The players

Caroline's Sandwiches

A gourmet sandwich shop that has operated as a pop-up in the North Market and is now becoming a permanent merchant in the market.

North Market

A 150-year-old public market in Columbus, Ohio that supports independent food vendors and is undergoing a major expansion project.

Rick Harrison Wolfe

The executive director and CEO of the North Market.

Justin Wotring

The owner of Caroline's Sandwiches.

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What they’re saying

“'Caroline's has been an incredible addition to the Market, and the response from our community made it clear that this concept needed to stay.'”

— Rick Harrison Wolfe, Executive Director and CEO, North Market

“'I've always believed that food should bring people together, and the North Market has been doing that for 150 years. Caroline's is proud to be a part of a place that has been supporting independent makers in Columbus for generations and will continue to do so for generations to come.'”

— Justin Wotring, Owner, Caroline's Sandwiches

What’s next

Caroline's Sandwiches will relocate to its new, expanded space within the North Market once the market's overall expansion project is completed in late 2026.

The takeaway

The North Market's decision to make Caroline's Sandwiches a permanent merchant underscores the market's commitment to supporting local, independent food businesses and providing the Columbus community with access to high-quality, chef-driven cuisine. This move aligns with the market's 150-year history of fostering a vibrant food culture in the city.