Preston’s: A Burger Joint to open new location near Grandview Heights

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant serving up “Columbus’ most iconic smashburgers” is preparing to launch a new location near Grandview Heights. 

Preston’s: A Burger Joint will join The Little Grand food hall, the brands announced on social media last week. An opening date was not provided. The Little Grand, which opened in August 2024, sits at 710 Grandview Xing Way in Columbus, just south of Grandview Heights. 

“Led by Chef Matthew Heaggans, Preston’s is a midwestern burger joint known for sourcing locally and serving up one of Columbus’ most iconic smashburgers,” The Little Grand wrote in an Oct. 23 Instagram post.  

Founded in 2017, Preston’s got its start serving burgers at pop-up events in central Ohio before opening in the North Market Downtown in 2020. About three years later, the concept relocated to 2973 N. High St. in South Clintonville, where it will continue operating after its opening at The Little Grand. 

Preston’s is known for its smashburgers made from locally sourced beef. The burgers come in three variations, including its classic option, which includes a special sauce, American cheese, red onion, lettuce and pickles. Also on the menu is a “Spicy Boi” burger, featuring Sambal jam and pimento cheese, and a mushroom Swiss burger.

Additionally, the restaurant serves chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, biscuits and French fries, as well as desserts such as banana pudding. The eatery offers vegetarian options too, including a veggie burger and fried mushroom sandwich. 

Preston’s is set to take over the spot that was previously occupied by Taesty’s Southern Style, a Circleville-based restaurant and food truck that departed the food hall in August. The burger joint will join a variety of tenants at the market, including Los Agavez Taqueria, Seoul Food On The Go, Just Chicken and Gants Pizza.