Spotted Salamander Main Street

The staff was OK, but the atmosphere was very bland. There were two small tables inside that looked like they came from a children’s play set. The menu was very limited and did not have many options. I also feel like the prices are unreasonable for the quality of food.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Awesome spot for coffee and a fresh and delicious lunch. The cafe on main offers the same quality and exceptional taste expected with a streamlined menu. If you’re on the go you can expect friendly and efficient service or you can choose to enjoy your meal at their spacious outdoor seating area! (Indoor tables are also available.). BONUS: they do offer free parking!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was warned that this location was not the greatest. However, I was in a pinch and decided to give it a try anyway. I was calling in my order and going to deliver the meal to two different locations. After going over the menu and deciding what to order (pre-lunch rush around 11:15 AM) I first spoke with a female worker then a male worker got on the phone and said very rudely that they prefer I come in to place the carry out order. I explained that I was in a bit of a time crunch and could I please order it ahead over phone so I only needed run in and pick it up and get back on the road. He again said they really prefer customers to come inside and place their order so their food could be made for them when they order it. As we know parking is difficult where they are located—being in a crunch I didn’t have time to spend 15 to 20 minutes trying to find a parking spot to then go in order food and wait 15 minutes to 20 minutes on the food. He would not budge so I let him know that I would not use their location ever again. Not smart. Oh and I was only ordering 2 salads, chips, 2 sandwiches and 2 drinks.

Service: 1

Great food (especially the sweets!), wonderful people. Definitely worth a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice outdoor and indoor seating, though the indoor seating could be better decorated maybe? Really isn’t an issue though. The food was great and staff very friendly. The kind of place you should try first to see if the menu is for you, you can’t go wrong with any item!

Dietary restrictions: I was told there is no gluten free bread options for sandwiches unfortunately.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee is good and the strawberry lemonade bar is to die for! The staff are very friendly and help with recommendations.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cutest coffee shop they also make yummy sandwiches and have awesome pastries! Had the best oatmeal cream pie it was also the size of my head !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Instead of kicking people off your patio during Soda City for not buying your food maybe incentivize folks to buy your overpriced food instead. ?‍♂️ Just saying.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Instead of kicking people off your patio during Soda City for not buying your food maybe incentivize folks to buy your overpriced food instead. ?‍♂️ Just saying.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Glad Spotted Salamander is on Main Street now. It's a great place for coffee and a quick bite.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food is amazing. I work in the same building and remember they didn't have soup. They made sure they brought back the soup bc I asked so much. They are the sweetest and funnest people I've ever met. Also the pesto salad is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was ignored for 5 min waiting at the cashier — not even a welcome or acknowledgement. I ordered a hot latte and received an iced latte. For some reason this latte was almost $9, and i can get the same specialty latte with oat milk from Starbucks for $7. They then gave me the correct hot latte but the cup was HALF EMPTY. I will never return here. You’re better off going to Starbucks on Main Street.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

The best coffee on Main Street.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The food here is great and the service is friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spotted Salad

This is a James Beard nominated cafe in Columbia that does a creative take on southern classics. It's housed in a charming row house in a historic neighborhood in the city. My partner picked up take-out and got the ham delights, which was a small ham snack-sized sandwich on a homemade roll which was a nice appetizer. We also had the fried chicken sandwich which was really good, the chicken was perfectly crispy and seasoned, which is saying a lot in a town where there's fried chicken everywhere. We also had a slice of the creamiest, most delectable cake, I think it was birthday cake or vanilla flavored. Must-do in Columbia.