Curiosity Coffee Bar

2327 Main St, Columbia
(803) 357-2889

Recent Reviews

brian i

Basic Coffee, not very good beans. Great app and ordering, amazing staff.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Bart S.

Was looking for a place to kill sometime and have a coffee. This was it- First off- plenty of parking- nice outdoor seating area. A great selection of specialty coffee's. I had an iced Blueberry Crumble. It was 6 bucks which is about right for something like that, I found it refreshing, being iced, it had a nice flavor- Next time I would try something different. The staff here was super nice. Fast service too. I would go again!

Phyllis Maginnis

This coffee shop is my favorite place to hang and do my works. I really like this place because it has a good ambiance and not too crowded as well.

Monica Vinson

This place is amazing! They offered the best coffee and showed the best attitude to its costumers.

William C.

If you're from out of town, this is easily accessible from the downtown area, on N. Main just north of Elmwood (Cottontown community). When I was in there this morning I ran into a group of 10 staff from OU who were about to head to meet with USC. I LOVE coffee and I can't speak more highly of any coffee shop, in Cola. or anywhere I've been around the world (I've been thru 13 countries). Craig and Sandra started this business like around 2012. There's a focus on special coffee beans. Even though I don't live close by, I check in with them every week or two to see what beans they're selling, because their fresh coffee selections are Amazing. I often enjoy coffee with milk but I always get it here Black because the straight tasting has been an education in the vast difference between beans from different farms in SA & Africa, etc. The food menu is great--super breakfast menu, bagels & bowls. One of the VERY FEW places in COLA. where you can not only find a typical menu but also VEGAN or Veg if that's what you need. And hey--at least once a month they become a venue for local music!

Mark Schurer

Legit coffee shop in hip Cotton Town. Lots of positive energy and quality food and drinks. Great place to hang out and meet new friends. Is it better than Indah? Both deserve your business. Share the ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Alissa

Slowly becoming a regular here because they have DELICIOUS vegan baked goods and options. I like the vibe, the bathroom is clean, and sitting outside is nice because it's covered. Parking lot is a bit small, but there is parking closeby. They make funny Instagram posts too and always keep it updated with the daily offerings! Would love to see a Soy milk option personally <3Dietary restrictions: Vegan options - Beyond sausage, vegan cheese, vegan friendly baked goods, non-dairy milk options (oat, almond).Parking: 10/12 spots on location, then a small lot across the street that sometimes people use (it's another business I believe).Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs on location to enter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Mcgowan

Charming neighborhood spot offering coffee, espresso drinks, beer, wine, pastries, eclectic gifts like magnets and mugs, and hot food. Lots of vegan options as well as meaty and ovo/lacto options. They emphasize single origin coffees and the quality of their drinks is excellent.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian and vegan choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Autumn Graham

As we made our way out of SC on our way back to PA, we made a stop at Curiosity and our group of 7 were thoroughly pleased.The atmosphere was otherworldly! They had a table made out of a pinball machine and eclectic merchandise and collaging materials that were pleasantly unexpected.Besides the atmosphere, the coffee was fresh and the sandwiches were juicy and tender (I got the impossible sausage bfast sandwich). It is a great place to go for a quick or long bite!They spelled Chelsea’s name right and food maker put smiles on everyone’s bag! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Macy Williams

New favorite coffee place. Such a great feel. Kind staff and both the interior and exterior have such a warm vibe.Bacon Egg & Cheese bagel was solid. Iced Baklava latte w/ oatmilk good as well, although one of the syrups had a quite strong (odd?) flavor. “Strawberry Fields Forever” matcha also good/unique.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich

Jordy McKever

The best pourover in town! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and good music!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free bread and bagels!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, B E C Sandwich

Bryan Biscoll

Friendly staff, delicious beverages and food. A little pricey, but absolutely worth it. 10/10 would drink again (and do, a lot.)Vegetarian options: Vegan pastries in the case, vegan breakfast options, oat/almond/soy milks available for espresso beverages

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Monkey Around, Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha Latte, B E C Sandwich

Linda Parsons

So many things to say about this place, but I will summarize. It’s great if you’re an 18 year old scene, emo or alt kid with the attitude and personality to accompany that persona. Fake artsy wannabes are the customers, rude and dismissive are the employees and the place hasn’t been cleaned in a hot minute (part of the “scene”, I guess), and the food was just mediocre.Although I am here for work from out of state, even if I lived here, I would never be back.With all that said, though, at least the coffee was fire!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

James Graham (JMG387)

Such a cool spot with really great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich

Madison Taylor

Awesome coffee shop with great ambiance. Very lovely space to meet up with a friend for brunch or to work remote. Lots of merch, flavored lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Can’t wait to return! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and staff was lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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