Lighthouse Cafe

5 Lake Carolina Wy suite 140, Columbia
(803) 939-6010

Recent Reviews

Jodi Ketchem

I have been here several times and have not been disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich Croissant, Muffins

Jessica Bateman

I’m just so very confused by the recent bad reviews…I was so excited to stop in for the first time today, as there are so very few good spots on this side of town. I think the decor is cute and cozy, the service was friendly and fast, and my latte, as well as my bacon&brie croissant were hot and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim Blair

First time back since under new management. It was a pleasant surprise. They changed up a bit but the atmosphere is better. The friendly staff makes it even better. Food is hot and fresh and served with a smile. The coffee mugs are the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William S

Went with my mother and enjoyed it. Nicole was our barista. Her smile and attitude brightened our day. Wonderful place to sit and have a cup of coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

K E Reynolds

It doesn't feel as cozy as it used to and service is very

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Crystal Rhodes

I went this morning for the first time. Service was friendly. The chocolate croissant was warm and delicious. I got an iced mocha coffee with oatmilk and whipped cream. It was yummy. I enjoyed it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich Croissant

Corey Devereux

Got both of my coffee orders wrong as well as my food order. The one part of my order they got right was rancid overnight oats. How do you get an order wrong 3x??

Brittney Butler

Kind enough staff, but my wrong drink order was given to us twice and the overnight oats were gross if not expired. They left a bitter taste in my mouth and had no “use by” date written in the provided area.My latte came out as a black coffee and I was asked if I wanted milk. A latte is half steamed milk. I asked if it was a latte and they said it was the wrong order but didn’t bring it out to anyone else. Then, my fiancés cold brew came back and was a hot coffee. The staff giggled as people were waiting over 20 minutes for a plain cup of coffee.I have worked in food service and I understand sometimes it gets busy, but 5 people waiting for just coffee should never take that long. Extremely disappointed and surprised this has any stars at all. We were in town to visit our wedding venue and now our morning has been ruined. Got a refund but will never come back and hope you join me.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jordan Butler

Food terrible. Coffee even worse. Staff was incredibly rude. The visit here ruined my sister’s morning as she was touring her wedding venue. She had the Overnight oats and they were rancid and inedible. I had a taste of them and they tasted like mold. If I could give zero stars I would. Please don’t eat here if you enjoy your life. We will never step foot in this establishment again. We usually like to support local, but this time we were wrong to think to support local.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Esther McCullouch

Stopped by to get coffee during the Christmas event. Seems like some changes have been made to the decor. unfortunately we did not have a great experience with the customer service and the coffee itself has gone down in

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Ethan Hart

Place used to be really good but something has changed recently be it management or supplier. Tried it a couple times after this change but at this point it's just bad. Coffee was nothing more than warm milk and food was hospital microwave quality. It doesn't help the whole place went from warm and friendly with a personality to cold cheap looking. I'd rather just make coffee at home.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Sameera H

Please open on Sundays. It’s the only day I really have time to take a walk to the cafe ☕️ I’m sure others would agree it would be nice to have a Sunday morning coffee in the town center. Also a fresh coat of paint maybe a little makeover would do the place a favor!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lauren H.

A nice local coffee shop! I went during Halloween and it was decorate with decorations and was a cozy quiet place to work! I got the latte for here and they give you a fun everyday cup. The service was great!

Kashmir Rhem

Would absolutely love to rate a full five stars aside from the fact that service is unfortunately terribly slow. The staff, while sweet and accommodating each time I visit, are obviously overwhelmed. I usually see the same two (or single) workers in there and I've visited at separate points throughout the day. They're extremely commendable in their patience, I'll say. However, due to this understaffed kitchen, a few of my recent visits are extended 15 to even 25 minutes due to just the wait time alone. The pressure on the small staff also leads to more mistakes with orders as I've noticed. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon and hot coffee within an order that was taken between about 3-4 other orders. The poor, sweet cashier and another guy did their best to run through every ticket with practiced care but the two of them could only be so efficient. I received a different meat and a cold coffee instead. I use to love dining here before work but find I can no longer due to the time constraint and the dwindling service. Hoping to see a change soon as the environment and the food is amazing when they aren't overwhelmed and understaffed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

tanya

The white mocha was so yummy and the presentation of it was so cute! I liked the Halloween decorations they had up and the barista/cashier was very nice :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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