Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Take Romance To His Hometown After Big Apple Outing

Travis Kelce is rolling out the hometown red carpet for Taylor Swift, and she is soaking it all in.

The pair was spotted Tuesday at JoJo's Bar in Chagrin Falls, a cozy Cleveland suburb where Kelce grew up. Kelce and Swift had just made headlines for their cozy night out in New York City, which had their fans staring and talking.

Although Taylor Swift has not been a regular in Travis Kelce's hometown life, it appears that she is now embracing the Cleveland life as their relationship deepens.

Swift and Kelce took their romance to Northeast Ohio this week, making a quiet stop at JoJo's Bar in Chagrin Falls for lunch. The superstar couple kept it low-key, even skipping the main entrance in favor of a discreet side door connected to the Inn of Chagrin.

Photos sent in by a diner showed Swift seated with two others inside the restaurant, and the viewer confirmed Kelce, a Cleveland Heights native, was also there at one point during the outing.

JoJo's, an Italian-American steakhouse that opened in 2021, has a personal connection to the NFL star; his mom, Donna Kelce, is a regular. Staff at the restaurant were surprised but respectful of the couple's privacy.

"Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce came in; enjoyed their lunch, enjoyed our company," co-manager John Ponyicky shared, per 3News. His colleague Ryan Schwartz added:

"Someone's like, 'Oh my God, Taylor Swift's here.' I'm like, 'No way.' So I was kind of sneaking up to take a little look, and it was her. Of course, she had her security detail with her, so we chose as a restaurant group to kind of just respect her privacy."

Swift is officially on the Cleveland map. Though she has mostly kept a low profile in the area, her recent lunch outing with Kelce had fans buzzing, seeing as it is one of her first public appearances in town since they got together in 2023.

While the pop icon has not performed in Cleveland since her 2018 Reputation tour and skipped the city entirely on her Eras Tour, she still found ways to connect with the region.

In late 2023, she joined the Kelce family at a Browns game alongside NFL legend Bernie Kosar. It is unclear when or if she will return to perform in Cleveland, but for now, fans are happy just knowing she is in the area.

Swift and Kelce are making the most of their downtime and doing it in style. Just days before they were spotted in Cleveland, they turned heads on the streets of New York during a laid-back yet fashionable date night.

The Blast reported that the two made a scene in the best way, stepping out hand in hand and enjoying each other's company. Swift stunned in a soft pink mini dress with delicate straps and a button-down front, pairing it with nude heels that showed off her toned legs.

Kelce kept things calm and polished in a crisp white shirt, black pants, loafers, and white socks. He topped off the look with slicked-back hair and dark shades, while Swift's signature blonde bangs and loose waves added the perfect touch of glam.

The couple did not hide their affection as they made their way into a downtown spot, holding hands the entire time. 

After months of non-stop headlines, PEOPLE reports the couple has entered a slower, more intentional chapter, trading high-energy events for quieter moments together. 

A source close to the pair says this calm period has brought them even closer, describing it as "a turning point" that has added depth and stability to their connection.

"They're incredibly happy and in sync," the source shared, pointing out that the slower pace has been grounding for both of them.

Over the last few weeks, Swift and Kelce have been spotted enjoying themselves in New York's West Village, keeping things low-key with casual date nights and dinners with close friends.

When in Nashville, they have spent time with Swift's family, staying out of the spotlight and focusing on each other. "This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it's really allowed their bond to deepen," the insider added. 

One of the most talked-about symbols of Swift's Eras Tour stop in New Orleans has officially been sold, and it is staying close to home.

4WWL confirms that the massive inflatable friendship bracelet that wrapped around the Caesars Superdome during Swift's three-night run last fall was purchased for $13,000.

The buyer? Firefly Entertainments Inc., the company that handles the 35-year-old's personal event management and services for her and her family.

The towering installation, which stretched 140 feet across the stadium and stood seven feet tall, was created as a tribute to Swift's fan culture and the tradition of exchanging friendship bracelets at her shows.

The idea came from Abby Jones, a marketing professional with ASM New Orleans, and was so well-received that Swift herself gave it a shout-out during her Crescent City performances.

Locals say it is clear that Taylor Swift is not just visiting; she is starting to feel right at home.