43 Best Coffee Shops in Columbia

“The food and service were impeccable!“

“Great atmosphere and delicious desserts“

“Our first time here and it is a great place. There is a wide array to choose from including choices for drinks, hot and cold, ice cream, croissants, cake pops, and sandwiches. And the owners here are so friendly! Wholeheartedly 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.“

“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.“

“Great coffee in Cottontown“

“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....“

“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!“

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

“Nice and relaxing environment!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best coffee in downtown Columbia, SC.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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! ❤️“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Well, you know Starbucks is Starbucks There’s like one on every corner now they’re just like gas stations I’m still a rookie to Starbucks. I have no clue what to get today. I got a black coffee cold brew with caramel in it. I have to say it was pretty darn good. It was much better than the instant coffee I had drank earlier.“

“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! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🩷🩷🩷😋😋😋“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Super drinks! Friendly Staff! Wonderful Atmosphere!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“I used to be a Starbucks goer way back when. I cut back to be more healthier. I'm a smoothie girl. I drink smoothies everyday. My son is bougie and he likes Starbucks. So I've been coming back. Lol. He's 5 and he gets the vanilla bean frappuccino. I get the mocha cookie crumble frappuccino, caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino, strawberry and vanilla bean frappuccino. I do espresso shots to wake me up. I'm a busy mom. Lol. I love everything about Starbucks. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet. The staff are helpful and caring.

Kid-friendliness: They don't have a kid's menu but you can get smalls for everything. I get my son a small vanilla bean frappuccino. ?“

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

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

“Great Smoothies and atmosphere !!!“

“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.“

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

“What has he in his hand there?" cried Starbuck, pointing to something wavingly held by the German. "Impossible!—a lamp-feeder!""Not that," said Stubb, "no, no, it's a coffee-pot, Mr. Starbuck; he's coming off to make us our coffee, is the Yarman; don't you see that big tin can there alongside of him?—that's his boiling water. Oh! he's all right, is the Yarman.“