Higher Grounds
1430 Sumter St, Columbia
(803) 217-3247
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Higher Grounds is a cozy, comfortable, little treasure with delicious beverages and yummy food! One of my FAVORITE places in Columbia to "get away" in the middle of the day to rejuvenate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent cinnamon muffin and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is electric. It is cozy and very comfortable where you can read, do a puzzle, play board games, and so forth. You can't forget hot chocolate, tea, coffee, smoothie, milk shake, and more. The ladies are very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The space is so inviting and I really wanted to like it but it was terrible coffee. My husband had dark roast black and I had a latte and we both tossed them out.
We stopped in this charming coffee shop for a quick lunch and chat. It’s quiet, clean and cozy. They have premade sandwiches and chips available for grab and go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my absolute favorite place to go for smoothies and I love everybody there! They are family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cute coffee shop with lots of space to get work complete. Very friendly server and a clean spot to grab a coffee or a snack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Service was wonderful!Brie and pesto fries were amazing!!! What a great combo, HIGHLY recommend.
Ashleigh is the best server ever!!!!!!!!! Tonight is a rainy night in Chapin, and my family and I came in for some burgers and beer. Ashleigh was so welcoming and warming and she gave us the best recommendations and incredible service. Godspeed Ashleigh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great little coffee shop with delightful people running it. It was probably the best cup of coffee I had in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Chocolate
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Cute concept. Nice physical setting with a clean space and comfy seating, as well as a small book and card section, which is a nice draw if you’re looking for that sort of thing. Mostly religious. I wasn’t aware they were part of a church. I am in town for work from out of state. However, the negative outweighs that little positive. I was greeted with scrutinizing looks by staff and customers alike when I walked in the door, then approached by a lady who I didn’t know worked here, as she was sitting at a table with other people and seemed bothered by having to get up and help an actual customer. Then, when I sat at a table and pulled out my laptop, the same lady approached me and rudely said “we close in a little over an hour”, then walked away. Almost as if to say “don’t get too comfortable”…nope, wouldn’t want that! They list their closing time at 5pm. It was 3:45.I didn’t try any of their food items, however the iced latte that I (kinda) had was one of the worst I have ever tasted.If I did live locally, I would definitely never be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely love the atmosphere 🩷🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great shop for coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, sandwiches, and treats!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love the atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cozy cafe connected to a church. Short walk away from Prisma Health. The ladies that served me KNEW their coffee. They got great recommendations. They have quick bites prepared: sandwhiches, salads, cracker and veggie cups, etc. Advertised using Boar's Head meats [Good stuff]. If I'm in the area I'm definitely going again.
Vegetarian options: They have almond and I think oat milk for their cafe drinks. They don't add a charge for the substitution either! Grab and go salads, hummus w/veggie sticks, etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
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