46 Best Coffee Shops in Columbia

“Great variety of coffee drinks, baked goods, rolled ice cream, shakes and sandwiches. Great value and super nice staff“

“Sunday brunch at Ruby Sunshine was a nice mix of sweet and savory. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of cheesy grits, while my friend chose the shrimp and grits. The chicken had a crisp coating, and the waffles were fluffy with lightly browned edges. The grits were creamy and went well with the savory dishes. The dining room had a busy brunch crowd, but the staff kept things moving without making us feel rushed.“

“Nice and relaxing environment!“

“Cute little place to hang around and get some work done! Great selection of coffee and tea, friendly staff, and very reasonably priced.“

“Clean, delicious and fresh ingredients.“

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

“In town for a week and I wanted some coffee that wasn’t from the typical chains.

This is it!! I want a refill right now 🤣🤣

I took a suggestion from another review and ordered a “cookie butter latter with caramel drizzle and cold foam.” 10/10 I love it. I would’ve definitely gotten it sweeter but it is sweet. And it was only $6.11!!!

The employees were kind and friendly.

Great coffee. I will be back next time I’m in town.“

“The experience is always top notch at Azalea! From fun seasonal options to a cozy place to sit and read…10 out of 10!“

“Great coffee in Cottontown“

“This was an amazing experience. Wonderful staff who really help make this a great day. The dalgona coffee was excellent. Super fun experience and so inexpensive. Cats were super nice and so friendly.“

“I wish there were more locations in my area. I've always been happy with what I've chosen. I've tried the Sweet & Salty, the Blondie, the Orange Sherbet shake (which tastes just like a push-up ice cream), and the funnel cake macchiato.“

“Desí, Jayden, and Kharis were AMAZING! So friendly; so helpful; so attentive - they had energy, drive and WINNING SMILES across the experience!! -now, the restaurant itself is on the smaller side with not a lot of decor so let’s call that “charming” BUT only because the trio of employees were outstanding! Thank you, thank you!“

“I will say, this place had some of the best chicken I've ever had, customer service wasnt amazing, not the worst, but I was there during the lunch rush so is understanding.. but that chicken was so good, ide deal with really bad service to get some more!“

“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!“

“Great coffee and cozy spot. Great for small group meet ups, getting work done, or just enjoying a cup of coffee.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Great atmosphere and delicious desserts“

“Very sweet little corner with delicious and flavorable options. I love that everything Gluten free is clearly labeled (Goat Basque cheesecake! Brown butter rice crispie treat! ). We had the Thai tea flavored Panna cotta (GF) which was creamy and light in texture. Enjoyed this little find.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a good Starbucks! The staff is always friendly, and I’ve never had a bad experience here. Sometimes I wish the drive-thru moved a little quicker, but other than that I have no complaints. It’s a great Starbucks to sit inside of, whether you’re just hanging out or working on something a little more important. Would recommend if you can handle the relatively slow drive-thru lane!“

“I wanna take the girls at Starbucks this morning, August 12 at 6:45 AM. I was interested in trying something new and one of the girls suggested a salted caramel mocha Strato Frappuccino and it is absolutely delightful. It is delicious. It’s got the right amount of sweetness, the right amount of coffee. I wanna thank her so much for whoever introduced me to this district. I didn’t get her name, but I think she had wonderful customer service this morning and she knows exactly how to help a customer. She did a great job this morning and I wanna make sure that she is Aware of how much she helped me this morning.“

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

“This is such a great Starbucks! All the employees I’ve encountered have been so kind and are always working hard. If there is ever an issue (seldom) they really want you to let them know so that they can make it right. They do it with a smile too!“

“Super drinks! Friendly Staff! Wonderful Atmosphere!“

“Was looking for some Vietnamese food while visiting Fort Jackson and came across this place. Really glad we decided to give it a try! The staff was friendly, we were seated quickly, and there was plenty of space inside. The restaurant was clean, the food was excellent, and honestly, I have no complaints.The prices were very reasonable, and there was plenty of parking as well. Overall, a great spot for Vietnamese food, and I’ll definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.“

“As a local Realtor, we have a lot of events. Spotted Salamander is INCREDIBLE food and catering team is tops. They are award winning for a reason! Brava!“

“Good selection of inclusive children’s books plus stickers and other merch!“

“I go to this starbucks almost everyday and i love it! and i've been to other coffee shops, local and corporate owned, but none compare to this locations hospitality and service! especially the lovely girls named ashlea and kaytlin!! they are wonderful! kaytlin is always polite and excited to see me and my puppy whenever we drive thru or come in which makes our day better no matter what! and ashlea has a bubbly personality that makes you feel like you known her for years even if you only talk to her for a second thru the intercom. whatever these girls put in the air must be something magic because its always a wonderful experience at this store!!“

“Angels among us. Although I am considered a millennial, technology escapes me at times. I pull up said Starbucks to soon realize I placed my order down the street. I apologize and plan to turn around when Peria says no problem, we got you. What!? I got my same order and they wouldn’t let me pay. No prob, bob. I feel like it’s my birthday. Coffee was delicious, breakfast sammy, perfection. My day is made! My mistake, they took care of it. Bless. Visit this starbs!“

“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.“

“Always enjoy the smoked turkey horsey! Great atmosphere and, as always, friendly staff.“

“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!“

“I just visited this coffee shop for the first time with my daughter. She has raved about the atmosphere and the comfortable feeling she gets when she visits for a coffee and a snack. So, I ordered a hot chocolate and a chocolate chip scone to go. The barista was very friendly, and I did find the atmosphere to be comfortable. I like the old wood floors and the homey feeling inside. I drank the hot chocolate on the way home, and it was delicious. I saved the scone for tonight, and I am eating it as I type this review. This may be the best scone I’ve have ever had. It has the right texture without being dry and just enough chips without being overloaded. Delicious! The next time I’m near USC I’ll be sure to pop in and grab another treat!“

“Many great flavors! I really enjoyed this and Gong Cha at the same time. I would recommend it if you want ice cream in the 5 Points area that isn't overly sweet but very flavorful. The ice cream isn't as fluffy as regular ice cream but is so much richer.

Dietary restrictions: Mainly dairy.“

“I loved Dunkin Donuts ever since I was a kid, alot of the stores have disapointly have changed. But this Dunkin Donuts was a pleasant surprise of giving the old comfort feeling of your youth, Donuts are fresh the coffee is so tasty and most of all the employees are very nice and helpful. I LOVE this store.“

“Great Smoothies and atmosphere !!!“

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

“Angels among us. Although I am considered a millennial, technology escapes me at times. I pull up said Starbucks to soon realize I placed my order down the street. I apologize and plan to turn around when Peria says no problem, we got you. What!? I got my same order and they wouldn’t let me pay. No prob, bob. I feel like it’s my birthday. Coffee was delicious, breakfast sammy, perfection. My day is made! My mistake, they took care of it. Bless. Visit this starbs!“