49 Best Coffee Shops in Columbia

“The food and service were impeccable!“

“Great atmosphere and delicious desserts“

“My family and I have been in several times and everything we've tried has been delicious! Super friendly staff and huge menu! Highly recommend.“

“They are never busy, and their orders are quick and accurate. Plus, it's delicious. I just wonder what the order takers will do when it gets cold or rainy. I love their smoothies and have them custom-made. I tried the blended Cloud 9 with caramel today.“

“Drinks are always great. Staff is friendly and well trained.“

“Great coffee in Cottontown“

“The drive through line was super long but it moved through very quickly. I loved the iced vanilla latte that I got.

Only thing not great is they are blaring music wayyyy too loud from a blown speaker ? it made it difficult to hear what the girl taking the order was saying. But this is a quick and easy fix, fingers crossed they take care of it soon ??“

“The wife and I visit weekly. We enjoy their drink choices and definitely the pricing. My wife gave up on Starbucks for 7 brew!!!! They ask our number and keep our favorite drinks on file. Super convenient. They always have a smile when we go. I just wish they had an app to track rewards and specials.“

“This sweet local coffee shop is absolute perfection! Beautiful space, great service and delicious coffee. 💕“

“We really enjoyed our girls brunch today. Food was great, came out quickly, and staff were very pleasant. We will return!“

“I love this place good hot coffee and great service... Always served with a smile. One of the ladies at the drive thru took my order and said ok scoot on around . ... I thought that was so cute and it had a big Kool aid smile on my face all that morning. I tipped her just for the smile....“

“Nice and relaxing environment!“

“Piece Wise is a great spot for coffee and getting work done. The ambiance is calm and work-friendly, with a cozy vibe that makes it easy to focus. I tried the Salty-Jo iced coffee—it was super good! Highly recommend if you're looking for a chill place to sip and stay productive.“

“I had the pleasure of trying canal coffee for the first time yesterday and i’m so glad i did! First of all, the barista was super friendly and mega skilled! Best latte i’ve ever had! Great selection of flavors, not overly sweet, perfectly balanced. They even have a separate drive through for mobile pickups!! Highly recommend this shop! Can’t wait to try some of their non coffee options as well!“

“Best coffee in downtown Columbia, SC.“

“Best Coffee ☕️ in town!!! Love the atmosphere and extremely friendly staff!“

“Stopped in while on the road to Florida. Had the bourbon vanilla latte. Outstanding!!!!!“

“Ilona was an amazing server! We loved her energy and humor.
She walked us through the menu and I changed my order decision based on her explanation of the menu. Ended up getting the eggs benny trifecta and it was delicious. Really liked the pork on the Benedict, really flavorful. Eggs were the perfect done-ness.
They don’t joke when they say things are sweet, so be prepared for that. But I got the savory dish, so it wasn’t and issue for me.“

“My husband and I randomly stopped by Surfs Up for a sweet treat. WE WERE ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH OUR ACAI BOWLS! Sweet, healthy treat that will not dissapoint. Most definitely will return to try other flavors. As a first timer, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“Best coffee!! My favorite is the iced vanilla lavender latte with oatmilk. The baristas are friendly and gracious. When I meet up with friends for coffee or need to get work done, this is my go-to spot! The manager kindly gifted me a bag of their ground coffee to take home, and my husband and I love it!“

“Most mornings I come in as a whole feral unit, lol. but the baristas/staff here have come to know me and are always warm and friendly. I even get inspirational messages time to time! ❤️“

“Coffee was really good and the place had a wonderful atmosphere! Will visit again“

“we have hosted our Lake Carolina book club there for the last 2 months. The treats and drinks have been amazing. The staff is so wonderful! they were helpful, friendly and quick. I can't wait to host more meetings at Light house“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Exceptional kindness and service from Alex!

I had the most beautiful experience at the drive-thru this morning, all thanks to Alex. While placing my custom matcha latte order, I could tell she was balancing multiple tasks, but when I arrived at the window, she had remembered every detail perfectly.

What truly blew me away was her unexpected kindness—she covered the drink and simply said, “I took care of it.” I was genuinely moved.

Even more special was our brief exchange. She asked what the “A” on my cup stood for—I told her Ashley—and she shared that her name is Alex. It felt like such a sweet, human moment in the middle of a busy day.

Alex was kind, attentive, and generous in spirit. She turned a regular coffee run into a moment I’ll remember with a smile. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves—because her energy made a real impact.

Thank you, Alex. You truly brightened my morning!“

“Came here to grab something very light for lunch. Very quaint & comfy cafe w/a library area. Good place to sit & enjoy a light snack & all kinds of coffee. Definitely for the avid coffee & tea drinker…& reader.“

“Love this location. It's a drive through, but the service is quick and friendly. Every beverage I've tried so far has been a hit. The prices are better than Starbucks and the quality and quantity is much better. Scooters for the win!!“

“Best coffee!! My favorite is the iced vanilla lavender latte with oatmilk. The baristas are friendly and gracious. When I meet up with friends for coffee or need to get work done, this is my go-to spot! The manager kindly gifted me a bag of their ground coffee to take home, and my husband and I love it!“

“Best strawberry matcha I’ve had (authentic matcha whisked ?)we also got an iced vanilla latte w/oatmilk, iced chai which was sooooo good and the goat cheese cheesecake. The barista (girl) was so nice and welcoming! They share their space with a restaurant so don’t be confused upon walking in, their bakery items look amazing and such a unique little spot. I’ll definitely be stopping by again on my road trips up north because it’s that good! 10/10✨✨✨✨✨

Dietary restrictions: They have dairy free options“

“Excelente café el mejor que me han preparado Excelente coffee !!“

“This might be the best Starbucks I’ve ever been to. I’ve had a lot of construction at my house, so I’ve been spending a decent amount of my mornings here. The staff is just incredible. Every single person there is nice and attentive. The food and drinks come out fast.“

“What can I say about Starbucks, well a whole lot but I’ll just share a few words because I can go on and on about this place. This time of the year when the season gets cold I can order all the pumpkin coffee drinks I desire. From their speciality seasonal pumpkin lattes, to the impossible breakfast sandwich and cheese danish how can I go wrong! 😆
Thank you Starbucks for your great tasting coffees and scrumptiously delicious foods and desserts! Mahalo Starbucks! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🩷🩷🩷😋😋😋“

“I love this location, it's my favorite. I ordered my normal drink and a cream cheese Danish. She says come around for total. She failed to tell me what I ordered cost me two more dollars than normal and that she was sorry. I'll be honest. I didn't have enough but I thought I did so I didn't get the drink I got the Danish. But overall she was sweet and kind.“

“Absolutely delicious! It’s just so cool to watch them make whatever concoction you come up with. The staff is super helpful, patient, kind, and efficient. 10/10 for sure!“

“It’s a popcorn haven and the hotdogs are delicious 😋!!!“

“Stopped by for dinner tonight. I ordered the 4 piece Chicken Breast dinner which came with fries, and cole slaw. The chicken was phenomenal, and I was impressed with the cole slaw, which tasted amazing! The service and atmosphere was great.“

“Super drinks! Friendly Staff! Wonderful Atmosphere!“

“First time visitor. It's a small, quaint spot for breakfast/brunch. There were a bunch of college students ahead of me ordering and the spicy bacon, egg & cheese biscuit seemed to be the most popular order so I decided to try it along with a side of the hashbrown Casserole and a coffee The portion size is ample, for sure. However, after the first bite of the biscuit, I couldn't eat anymore. The ghost pepper cheese ( which I didn't know) that they use was too hot for my taste. But if you like hot and spicy then this may be more to your liking. The biscuit was too thick for the rest of the ingredients, in my opinion. But the egg and bacon were good. The hashbrown casserole was well seasoned and tasty and the coffee was good as well. The service was top notch, the ladies working were very friendly and accommodating. The dining area and tables were clean. I would definitely go back and try some of the other goodies, such as the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese, as well as one of the specialty coffees.“

“I had the cutest barista. He was kind and had the best smile AND made an awesome Pistachio Frappe w cold foam. 😎😊“

“Not usually a Starbucks fan, but I visited for my partner’s request—and this location impressed me! Friendly staff, clean space, great-smelling atmosphere, and perfectly made drinks. Quick service and fresh case items. Highly recommend to any Starbucks lover!“

“When I get there it was so full of soldiers to be, I made a big line but they served very fast.
I get a nice bacon sandwich it was so amazing and the price better

Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair access“

“Great Smoothies and atmosphere !!!“

“Shoutout to these workers, who gave me a free coffee alongside my other coffee!!!! Y’all are awesome and made my morning“

“The best little coffee house around with the best coffee and personalities. The Coffee is crazy good no matter what you choose, the customer service is awesome and the owners are amazing folks!“

“Firstly, and really the only reason this didn't get 5 stars, is they're extremely slow. There's maybe 1-2 people working at a time, with one person taking orders and making drinks. I've gone there on a 30min lunch break and spend 20min of it waiting in line. The saving grace, however, is how nice and patient the staff are and how accurate the drinks, as well. They will have some stock issues, occasionally, but that goes for nearly every Starbucks. My only other complaint is that you can't place an order through the Starbucks app for this location - so no ordering ahead! And I really hate waiting in lines.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian food options and vegan milk options, as well.

Kid-friendliness: This location is in a Target.“

“Stopped here for gas, restroom break, and of course coffee on a long road trip. The employees were very friendly and kind. I ordered a tall iced caramel macchiato and it was the BEST one I’ve ever gotten at any Starbucks. My husband got drip coffee and said it tasted great and fresh. Thank you for the great service!“

“Awesome spot for coffee and a fresh and delicious lunch. The cafe on main offers the same quality and exceptional taste expected with a streamlined menu. If you’re on the go you can expect friendly and efficient service or you can choose to enjoy your meal at their spacious outdoor seating area! (Indoor tables are also available.). BONUS: they do offer free parking!!“

“Can’t get enough.........“

“The barista on bar this morning with the face mask and black hat is a hoot. She'll chat with you like it's Sunday brunch with her friend and I love it! When she made my drink she asked if I was a "chai girly" and when I told her I never tried chai before she recommended me a hot chai with apple? Apparently it is her version of a "hug in a cup" and she could "feel" that I'm the type of person to "love a hug in cup form" that gave me a real chuckle! I'll definitely have to try her recommendation next time with such a sells pitch.“

“Typical Starbucks location. This is one of the larger varieties with plentybof seating. Service was friendly and drink was made quickly and accurately. The five digit code to enter the bathrooms is a little annoying, but I understand it's likely necessary.“