Our vision is to build and maintain a quality customer driven culture that provides the best possible dining experience for all by providing the highest quality food, outstanding service, cleanliness and values.
Fountain’s management and staff strive to gain and maintain absolute customer satisfaction and make their visits to our restaurant dining experience that will be repeated time and time again.
Our mission is to become the premier and favorite dining establishment in the area.
Our goal is to connect the surrounding neighborhood to a pleasing yet affordable dining experience.
We combine a state-of-the-art atmosphere, palate pleasing menu variety, quality food and impeccable service to create a sense of excellence in order to reach our goal of over-all customer satisfaction and value in dining.
Culinary Visionary, Entrepreneur, and Educator
Lemont A. Fountain is a celebrated culinary professional and entrepreneur whose passion for food and dedication to excellence have made him a respected name in the industry. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Lemont’s journey in the culinary arts began with inspiration from his family. With a lineage of chefs—his father, renowned for crafting signature seasonings, and his grandfather, an entrepreneurial chef—Lemont was destined to make his mark in the culinary world.
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Florida, Lemont honed his craft in kitchens across Jacksonville, Orlando, and his hometown of Columbus. His culinary expertise spans a range of services, including catering, child nutrition programs, food trucks, and culinary education.
As the co-owner and operator of Fountain Take II, a thriving restaurant and catering company, Lemont has become a cornerstone of Columbus’s culinary scene. His ventures include operating two food trucks, providing over 325 meals daily to schools, and offering cooking classes to youth and adults. Lemont’s innovative spirit also extends to consulting, where he collaborates with the Somalian community to help restaurants achieve success.
With certifications in ServSafe and an associate degree in Culinary and Applied Science, Lemont’s commitment to quality and safety is unmatched. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his latest venture—a 4,000 sq. ft. restaurant space that promises to elevate the dining experience in Columbus.
Beyond the kitchen, Lemont is a visionary who seeks to uplift his community. He is actively developing a culinary curriculum for high school students, fostering the next generation of chefs. His dream of a food truck coalition in Columbus reflects his belief in collaboration and innovation as drivers of success.
Lemont Fountain’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Whether through the perfect dish, an inspiring cooking class, or a bold business venture, he continues to transform the way people experience food—one plate at a time.
For culinary creations that speak to the heart and a legacy rooted in excellence, Lemont Fountain is your trusted name in the world of food.
30 South Young Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Thurs-Sat: 11.00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun-Mon-Tues-Weds: Closed
contact@fountainstaketwo.com
(614) 285-0520
