Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift took advantage of the NFL offseason and the pause following Swift’s Eras Tour to spend quality time together. On Tuesday, the pair enjoyed a private lunch in Ohio, Kelce’s home state, showcasing their ongoing connection during these few months of downtime.
Their lunch took place at JoJo’s Bar in Chagrin Falls, just a short drive from Kelce’s hometown of Cleveland Heights, according to PEOPLE Magazine.
Details of Their Lunch Experience at JoJo’s Bar
John Ponyicky, a manager at JoJo’s Bar, shared insight on the couple’s visit, confirming they dined in a private room after initially sitting at the bar. Ponyicky said,
“Taylor and Travis came in and had a wonderful time,”
John Ponyicky, a manager at JoJo’s, told PEOPLE.
“They had a great lunch, enjoyed our food, and were really impressed with the team … They sat at the bar for a bit, but also had a private lunch in a private room.”
Photos taken by other guests showed Swift in a long-sleeved white shirt paired with a flowing pirouette skirt, while Kelce wore a blue striped shirt. Their understated attire suggested a relaxed, intimate outing rather than a public spectacle.
This lunch happened shortly after Kelce participated in a charity golf tournament at the nearby Sand Ridge Golf Club in Chardon, Ohio, marking a full day close to home for the athlete.
Travis Kelce Praises Taylor Swift’s Surprise Performance at Tight End U
Before their lunch date, Kelce highlighted Taylor Swift’s surprise appearance during the fifth annual Tight End U event last week. Hosted by Kelce alongside Greg Olsen and George Kittle, the event gathered NFL tight ends and their partners for a weekend of bonding and workouts in Nashville, Tennessee.
A special highlight was the Tight Ends and Friends Concert held at the Brooklyn Bowl, where country star Kane Brown was joined by Taylor Swift for an impromptu performance of “Shake It Off.”
Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Kelce detailed the preparation behind Swift’s last-minute show, noting how efficiently she worked with the band without rehearsal. He shared,
“She was, like, in the back doing, like, musical notes for like [the band]. Like sheets of music. She was just kinda like writing out, like, I think the high hats maybe. I don’t know. I’m not a musician, but she was like making sure that the band and everybody knew.
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Everybody was just, you know yeah. Then just went out there without practicing, and it was pitch perfect and just killed it.”-Travis Kelce said of Taylor Saift’s impromptu performance”
This concert marked Taylor Swift’s first attendance at Tight End U since she and Kelce began their relationship in the summer of 2023.
Significance of Their Time Together and Upcoming Outlook
The recent Travis Kelce Taylor Swift lunch in Ohio highlights the couple’s effort to balance demanding professional lives with meaningful personal moments. As both resume their commitments—Swift’s tour has concluded and the NFL season approaches—these shared experiences underscore their growing partnership.
Their public appearances, including Kelce’s praise for Swift’s involvement in football-related events and private moments like their lunch, suggest the couple is strengthening their bond away from intense media scrutiny. Fans and followers can expect more joint appearances as Kelce prepares for the upcoming NFL season, while Swift continues to focus on her music career beyond the Eras Tour.