ADVERTORIAL: Your New Morning Ritual

Recently reopened, The Goat at LC Gahanna is back with a summer-centric menu, and a whole new companion coffee house

By Jack McLaughlin / Photos by Lifestyle Communities

When The Goat at LC Gahanna, located at 6400 Preserve Crossing Blvd., reopened earlier, it did so with a brand new adjoining coffee shop and bodega offering everything you need to make your morning (and the rest of your day, for that matter) a good one.

The concept, fittingly named Morning Ritual, features everything from biscuits and breakfast sandwiches to houseplants and pet accessories. And while it offers a unique new service to the Gahanna community, Morning Ritual is also instilling its own unique sense of community in the area.

“After 17 years of serving the Gahanna community, we recognized the potential for growth and the need for spaces that foster meaningful connections. With a strong sense of community at heart, our team thoughtfully redesigned and expanded the space to create a lively social environment,” said Haley Wagner, Business Development Manager at The Goat Restaurant & Bar.

One of the ways social interaction remains at the forefront of Morning Ritual is through the addition of a walk-up window for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, baked goods and more.

The window allows community members to grab a morning coffee or breakfast sandwich, alongside other patrons and their favorite canine companions.

“The Morning Ritual coffee walk-up window serves as a unique and non-traditional connection point for the community, especially among pet lovers who can easily order at the window alongside their furry companions,” said Alysha Coulson, Business Development Manager – Morning Ritual. “As cities and residents increasingly prioritize walkable destinations, the inclusion of a walk-up window fosters this sense of accessibility and engagement within the LC neighborhood.”

While The Goat and Morning Ritual make connecting with others outdoors a whole lot easier (and also offers additional outdoor attractions including space for sand volleyball, live music and a sprawling patio with fire pits), there’s just as much to enjoy inside Morning Ritual and the recently-updated version of The Goat Gahanna.

Boasting a cozy interior and an “endless summer-inspired dining area,” The Goat’s revamped Gahanna restaurant offers a slew of new menu items just in time for the warmer months.

These include cocktails like The StrawberryCello and the tropical Painkiller, both ideal companions for the summer sun, in addition to dishes like The Texas Gyro (topped with Moonshine Sauce and candied jalapeños) and Baked Potato Tots, a pair of dishes that emphasize The Goat’s commitment to serving

truly elevated comfort food. Also just in time for the warmer months, the boozy milkshake is another offering that’s exclusive to The Goat’s Gahanna location.

In addition to new food and an enticing atmosphere, Morning Ritual offers a bodegastyle shop with hip and locally-made wares to round a truly eclectic slate of offerings.

“Enjoy a freshly-brewed coffee and explore the Bodega at Morning Ritual! Find an array of houseplants (locally sourced from The Plant Gays), pet accessories, glassware, and more. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your home or office, pick up a gift for a loved one, or simply treat yourself (and your furry sidekick) to something special, the bodega has something for everyone,” Coulson said.

Morning Ritual has two other central Ohio locations, at LC New Albany, and LC RiverSouth. You can learn more about the concept www.morningritual.com