Around Tremont Center, longtime favorites sit alongside newer additions, creating a part of the neighborhood where it’s easy to grab groceries, pick up something sweet, find your next book or spend an afternoon outside.
Vutech | Ruff agent Emily Ahlering takes us to four of her local favorites: Littleton’s Market, The Original Goodie Shop, Storyline Bookshop and Northam Park.
Littleton’s Market
Littleton’s Market has quickly become a go-to at Tremont Center. Part gourmet market, part café and restaurant, it’s just as easy to stop in for groceries as it is to meet someone for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Inside, you’ll find fresh produce, meat and seafood, specialty groceries, wine and beer, along with a few things you didn’t necessarily have on your shopping list.
The Original Goodie Shop
The Original Goodie Shop opened in 1955 and has been family-owned ever since. Now in its third generation, the Tremont Center bakery is still known for the donuts, cookies, cakes, pastries and breads that have kept local families coming back for decades.
And if you know, you know: the cinnamon sticks are a local favorite.
But what really makes The Goodie Shop special is the history behind it. For plenty of Upper Arlington families, a stop here has been part of Saturday mornings, birthdays and celebrations for years.
Storyline Bookshop
A more recent addition to Tremont Center, Storyline Bookshop opened in 2024 as an independent, woman-owned neighborhood bookstore.
You’ll find books for all ages, gifts, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile. Storyline also hosts book clubs, author events, story times and other gatherings that make it a community space as much as a bookstore.
It may be one of the newer businesses in the area, but it fits right in with the neighborhood feel that makes Tremont Center what it is.
Northam Park
Nearby Northam Park offers 22 acres including a playground, tennis courts, baseball and softball facilities, trails, picnic areas and plenty of green space. It’s also home to community events throughout the year, including the annual Labor Day Arts Festival.
Whether it’s a tennis match, a walk, an afternoon at the playground or simply some time outside, Northam Park is one of those places that naturally becomes part of everyday life when you live nearby.
Living in Upper Arlington
Knowing Upper Arlington means knowing more than the homes and streets. It means knowing the places people return to again and again.
It’s where you grab something for dinner, where you take the kids on a Saturday afternoon, where you pick up a birthday cake and where you unexpectedly spend an hour browsing books.
That local knowledge is part of how the Vutech | Ruff team helps clients get to know Upper Arlington beyond real estate.
Thinking about making a move in Upper Arlington? Explore available homes or connect with Emily Ahlering and Vutech | Ruff to get to know the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tremont Center in Upper Arlington?
Tremont Center is a neighborhood shopping center along Tremont Road in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with a mix of local restaurants, shops and services.
What are some local places to visit around Tremont Center?
Littleton’s Market, The Original Goodie Shop and Storyline Bookshop are three local favorites located at Tremont Center. Nearby Northam Park adds more than 20 acres of recreation and green space to explore.
How long has The Original Goodie Shop been in Upper Arlington?
The Original Goodie Shop opened in 1955 and celebrated 70 years in business in 2025. The family-owned bakery is now operated by its third generation.
Is there an independent bookstore in Upper Arlington?
Yes. Storyline Bookshop is an independent, woman-owned bookstore at Tremont Center offering books for all ages, gifts and community programming.
What can you do at Northam Park?
Northam Park has a playground, tennis courts, baseball and softball facilities, trails, picnic areas and other recreational amenities. It also hosts community activities and events throughout the year.
