Great sandwiches and homemade pickles! Highly recommend for a healthier option or a good sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Untitled Thoughts
There were so many items on the menu that I wanted to try, it was honestly difficult narrowing it down to just one dish. Thankfully, our waitress was super kind and told me her personal favorites. She definitely didn’t steer me wrong. I wound up choosing the G.O.A.T Avocado Toast and my gosh… I’ve never had such an amazing avocado toast before, and so filling, too!
I also snagged their soup of the day which was a spicy Tomato bisque—yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kwame Fields
Haven’t even tried my food yet, but the vibes and the service made me want to come back to order again 🥰 Sound Bitez made my day 🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed Singleton
Great surprise stop on our tour of USC. The Twerky Turkey sandwich was really good. The Pimento cheese was superb. Definitely a great spot for a quick fresh made lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimento Cheese, Hummus
N. Cloude
11/01 1:30pm We normally love sound bites. The atomsphere is amazing, service is friendly and efficient, and the food is tasty! Today was a very outlandish day. When we walked in the hostess was very rude while we tried to find which table we wanted to dine at.We were met with rude looks from our waitress when asking for things and the food was subpar compared to our pervious visits with barely any meat on the sandwiches. We never received any refills and it seemed as if the atmosphere was filled with individuals just ready to leave, which was evident in the service provided. I hate this was our experience today. We enjoy soundbites and hope that in the future, this is not our experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Linda MacDonald
Took my daughter here for a quick lunch break. I was pleasantly surprised at this little place. Timing is everything…we managed to get seated right away, but it got crowded very quickly!
My daughter has eaten from this place (take out) several times. This was my first visit.
She ordered the G.O.A.T Avocado Toast and it looked fantastic. She said it was very good, and she’d had it before.
I ordered the Boppin’ Berry Salad and added the crispy pancetta. It was delicious, and HUGE. It came with a balsamic vinaigrette. I probably put too much dressing on the saladI think I would try the honey citrus vinaigrette next time.
Parking garage is above the restaurant, so easy access. They do have some outside seating, but it’s on Sumter Street, and it can get a bit busy with traffic sometimes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart Inskip
Believe what the reviews say about the avocado toast; it is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camryn Zere
best sandwiches ever and feel great after eating, staff was beyond pleasant. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve J
The Avocado Toast and Tomato Basil soup were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kika Grant
I rarely leave reviews, but I felt like I needed to share my experience. I went to Sound Bites in Columbia really hoping for a great meal, but I left disappointed, still hungry, and honestly feeling taken advantage of. We ordered soup, salad, a wrap, a grilled cheese for my grandson, a sandwich, a quesadilla, and drinks (iced teas and lemonade). The food just wasn’t good. Some plates barely had a couple bites taken out of them because no one wanted to keep eating. The restaurant did take 25% off two of those dishes, but since they were almost full plates, it didn’t feel like much of a courtesy. Even with that partial discount, our bill still came to $99.97, which feels outrageous for what we ordered. We have eaten at other places that served a lot of great food, left with plenty of left overs, fed 6-7 people including beverages and still barely paid over $50 including %20 gratuity. What really sealed it for me was when a bug that looked like a roach walked across the counter. The server quickly covered it with a cup and removed it, but it left a lasting impression. I’m not someone who enjoys leaving negative reviews, and I truly don’t mean this to come across as hateful. But the combination of poor food quality, the high bill, and the hygiene issue made this one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had. I left feeling robbed, and I can’t recommend it in good conscience.
⭐️⭐️ I really wanted to like Sound Bites in Columbia, but the food just didn’t live up to the price point. The atmosphere and concept are nice, but for what you pay, the quality and flavor just weren’t there. Service was fine, but overall I left feeling like it wasn’t the best value. Hopefully with a few improvements it could be a much better experience. Our bill was discounted at 25% and its was still over 100$
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kat Hannon
Delicious, good service, reasonable prices! I really appreciate the vegetarian options, but the meat eaters were happy too. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Bransom
In town for college fam. Weekend and just had a quick bite at Sound Bites. Turkey Club was outstanding! Bread was home made and delicious. The server, she was fantastic, hilarious and great at her job Highly recommend if in Columbia SC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Griffin Robert
Hubby and I stopped by after Soda City and were pleasantly surprised. Cute cozy and clean! Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn Shirley
great group of folks with a very creative sandwich menu
Great sandwiches and homemade pickles! Highly recommend for a healthier option or a good sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There were so many items on the menu that I wanted to try, it was honestly difficult narrowing it down to just one dish. Thankfully, our waitress was super kind and told me her personal favorites. She definitely didn’t steer me wrong. I wound up choosing the G.O.A.T Avocado Toast and my gosh… I’ve never had such an amazing avocado toast before, and so filling, too!
I also snagged their soup of the day which was a spicy Tomato bisque—yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haven’t even tried my food yet, but the vibes and the service made me want to come back to order again 🥰 Sound Bitez made my day 🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great surprise stop on our tour of USC. The Twerky Turkey sandwich was really good. The Pimento cheese was superb. Definitely a great spot for a quick fresh made lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimento Cheese, Hummus
11/01 1:30pm
We normally love sound bites. The atomsphere is amazing, service is friendly and efficient, and the food is tasty! Today was a very outlandish day. When we walked in the hostess was very rude while we tried to find which table we wanted to dine at.We were met with rude looks from our waitress when asking for things and the food was subpar compared to our pervious visits with barely any meat on the sandwiches. We never received any refills and it seemed as if the atmosphere was filled with individuals just ready to leave, which was evident in the service provided. I hate this was our experience today. We enjoy soundbites and hope that in the future, this is not our experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Took my daughter here for a quick lunch break. I was pleasantly surprised at this little place. Timing is everything…we managed to get seated right away, but it got crowded very quickly!
My daughter has eaten from this place (take out) several times. This was my first visit.
She ordered the G.O.A.T Avocado Toast and it looked fantastic. She said it was very good, and she’d had it before.
I ordered the Boppin’ Berry Salad and added the crispy pancetta. It was delicious, and HUGE. It came with a balsamic vinaigrette. I probably put too much dressing on the saladI think I would try the honey citrus vinaigrette next time.
Parking garage is above the restaurant, so easy access. They do have some outside seating, but it’s on Sumter Street, and it can get a bit busy with traffic sometimes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Believe what the reviews say about the avocado toast; it is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best sandwiches ever and feel great after eating, staff was beyond pleasant. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Avocado Toast and Tomato Basil soup were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I rarely leave reviews, but I felt like I needed to share my experience. I went to Sound Bites in Columbia really hoping for a great meal, but I left disappointed, still hungry, and honestly feeling taken advantage of.
We ordered soup, salad, a wrap, a grilled cheese for my grandson, a sandwich, a quesadilla, and drinks (iced teas and lemonade). The food just wasn’t good. Some plates barely had a couple bites taken out of them because no one wanted to keep eating. The restaurant did take 25% off two of those dishes, but since they were almost full plates, it didn’t feel like much of a courtesy. Even with that partial discount, our bill still came to $99.97, which feels outrageous for what we ordered. We have eaten at other places that served a lot of great food, left with plenty of left overs, fed 6-7 people including beverages and still barely paid over $50 including %20 gratuity.
What really sealed it for me was when a bug that looked like a roach walked across the counter. The server quickly covered it with a cup and removed it, but it left a lasting impression.
I’m not someone who enjoys leaving negative reviews, and I truly don’t mean this to come across as hateful. But the combination of poor food quality, the high bill, and the hygiene issue made this one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had. I left feeling robbed, and I can’t recommend it in good conscience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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⭐️⭐️
I really wanted to like Sound Bites in Columbia, but the food just didn’t live up to the price point. The atmosphere and concept are nice, but for what you pay, the quality and flavor just weren’t there. Service was fine, but overall I left feeling like it wasn’t the best value. Hopefully with a few improvements it could be a much better experience. Our bill was discounted at 25% and its was still over 100$
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Delicious, good service, reasonable prices! I really appreciate the vegetarian options, but the meat eaters were happy too. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In town for college fam. Weekend and just had a quick bite at Sound Bites. Turkey Club was outstanding! Bread was home made and delicious.
The server, she was fantastic, hilarious and great at her job
Highly recommend if in Columbia SC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hubby and I stopped by after Soda City and were pleasantly surprised. Cute cozy and clean! Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great group of folks with a very creative sandwich menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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