RC Diggers & Cafe has opened on Bethel Road in northwest Columbus, combining coffee and desserts with an indoor sandbox where guests can operate remote-controlled excavators, loaders and dump trucks. The construction-themed cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A new Columbus cafe is pairing coffee and desserts with remote-controlled construction equipment, giving customers an interactive alternative to a traditional coffee shop.

RC excavators power the indoor sandbox

RC Diggers & Cafe, at 1049 Bethel Road in the Bethel Kenny Center in northwest Columbus, held its grand opening July 18, according to information shared by the business on social media. The cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Its main attraction is a large indoor sandbox filled with remote-controlled excavators, loaders and dump trucks. Customers can operate the miniature construction vehicles from a nearby counter while spending time inside the cafe.

Columbus cafe mixes drinks with hands-on entertainment

The concept combines a coffee and dessert shop with an RC toy experience. Visitors can purchase refreshments while using the construction-themed equipment in a controlled indoor setting.

RC Diggers & Cafe describes the business as a destination for construction enthusiasts, coffee lovers and people seeking an unusual place to relax. The indoor format also allows guests to use the RC equipment regardless of outdoor weather.

Bethel Road location begins daily operations

Following its July opening, the northwest Columbus business is operating seven days a week. Customers can visit from late morning through evening to buy refreshments and use the remote-controlled equipment in the sandbox area.

Representatives for RC Diggers & Cafe were not available to provide additional details. For now, the business is moving forward with daily operations centered on its combination of cafe service and hands-on construction-themed entertainment.