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Megan
Columbia Guidebook!

Lunch

Tazza is perfect for a lunch or dinner: great drinks, great food, and cool atmosphere! Do get a reservation, if possible! Apps: shishito peppers, guac, and meatballs Mains: woodfired chicken thighs, any mix of tacos, cheeseburger, or the black pepper and honey sausage pizza
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest Dr
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tazza is perfect for a lunch or dinner: great drinks, great food, and cool atmosphere! Do get a reservation, if possible! Apps: shishito peppers, guac, and meatballs Mains: woodfired chicken thighs, any mix of tacos, cheeseburger, or the black pepper and honey sausage pizza
You truly can't go wrong at Cafe Strudel for breakfast or lunch, but go on a weekday if possible- the weekend wait is usually very long! We love the Duck Nachos, most of the sandwiches, and the pancakes! The cheese grits at Cafe Strudel are always a winner, too. Plus, my favorite antique mall is right next door! walk off breakfast with a lap around Old Mill Antiques.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Strudel
300 State St
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You truly can't go wrong at Cafe Strudel for breakfast or lunch, but go on a weekday if possible- the weekend wait is usually very long! We love the Duck Nachos, most of the sandwiches, and the pancakes! The cheese grits at Cafe Strudel are always a winner, too. Plus, my favorite antique mall is right next door! walk off breakfast with a lap around Old Mill Antiques.
For a light and delicious breakfast or lunch, or to nibble while you work in a cool space. The avocado tartine, ricotta tartine, and mushroom tartine are our favorites, and the side salads have a great vinaigrette. The pastry case is usually full of many delicious things!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
smallSUGAR
709 Gervais St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For a light and delicious breakfast or lunch, or to nibble while you work in a cool space. The avocado tartine, ricotta tartine, and mushroom tartine are our favorites, and the side salads have a great vinaigrette. The pastry case is usually full of many delicious things!
Sassy tex mex and delicious margaritas! Cantina has a really vibrant atmosphere and stays busy. So much so that there are two locations! The ancho bbq quesadilla and chip dip trio are our favorites.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina 76
2901 Devine St
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sassy tex mex and delicious margaritas! Cantina has a really vibrant atmosphere and stays busy. So much so that there are two locations! The ancho bbq quesadilla and chip dip trio are our favorites.
**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. BBQ and drinks, fun atmosphere, and plenty of parking! We love the Gamechanger drink and smoked wings the best. Macaroni and cheese is also so good!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Team BBQ
700 Harden St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. BBQ and drinks, fun atmosphere, and plenty of parking! We love the Gamechanger drink and smoked wings the best. Macaroni and cheese is also so good!
**Within walking distance of The Rainbow Room and Casa Verde. A Columbia classic: soups, salads, and sandwiches! I love the "CPA" panini. After you're done with lunch, head over to the deli counter and grab a bag of the spicy roasted almonds.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda Ave
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**Within walking distance of The Rainbow Room and Casa Verde. A Columbia classic: soups, salads, and sandwiches! I love the "CPA" panini. After you're done with lunch, head over to the deli counter and grab a bag of the spicy roasted almonds.
Simply some of the best lunch you can find! Weekdays only, 11-2; try the deviled egg special and of course take an oatmeal cream pie to go!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simply some of the best lunch you can find! Weekdays only, 11-2; try the deviled egg special and of course take an oatmeal cream pie to go!
**Within walking distance of The Rainbow Room and Casa Verde. Enzo's has incredible meatball subs and chicken farm sandwiches. The cannolis are great, too!
Enzo's Delicatessen
2002 Greene Street
**Within walking distance of The Rainbow Room and Casa Verde. Enzo's has incredible meatball subs and chicken farm sandwiches. The cannolis are great, too!
Easy lunch, always busy! Crave does weekly specials and posts those on their Facebook Page. Their curry chicken salad is great, and most of the specials are a favorite!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crave Market
2843 Millwood Ave
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easy lunch, always busy! Crave does weekly specials and posts those on their Facebook Page. Their curry chicken salad is great, and most of the specials are a favorite!
Vegan soul food that everyone loves!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegan soul food that everyone loves!

Bars & Breweries

Fun bar with great food and arcade games! Check their website or instagram for special events and specials!
Transmission Arcade
1712 Main Street
Fun bar with great food and arcade games! Check their website or instagram for special events and specials!
A favorite rooftop bar in Columbia! Food is also available, as well as access to tons of other places in walking distance.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hendrix Restaurant
1649 Main St
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A favorite rooftop bar in Columbia! Food is also available, as well as access to tons of other places in walking distance.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great drinks, great food, perfect atmosphere for hanging out and enjoying a beautiful day or night!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center Street
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great drinks, great food, perfect atmosphere for hanging out and enjoying a beautiful day or night!
Lively outdoor space with live performances sometimes, great bar food, and beer of all kinds.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman St
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lively outdoor space with live performances sometimes, great bar food, and beer of all kinds.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop Rd
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Shopping

If you feel like shopping some more recognizable names, Trenholm Plaza is the spot. There's a Lululemon, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott, and some local favorite shops, like Scout and Molly's.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest Dr
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you feel like shopping some more recognizable names, Trenholm Plaza is the spot. There's a Lululemon, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott, and some local favorite shops, like Scout and Molly's.
Devine Street is one of the premier shopping areas of downtown Columbia. Take a walk down the street and pop into all of our favorites! (Nonesuch, Pout, Just the Thing, Monkee's, Pink Sorbet, Slate, Craft and Draft)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Devine Street
Devine Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Devine Street is one of the premier shopping areas of downtown Columbia. Take a walk down the street and pop into all of our favorites! (Nonesuch, Pout, Just the Thing, Monkee's, Pink Sorbet, Slate, Craft and Draft)
If you love a thrifty find or a huge warehouse full of wild antiques, this is for you. I love this antique mall!
Old Mill Antique Mall
310 State St
If you love a thrifty find or a huge warehouse full of wild antiques, this is for you. I love this antique mall!
**within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room Gourmet Shoppe is FULL of great little gifts, as is Gibson's. There are other clothing shops as you walk down, as well.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Points
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room Gourmet Shoppe is FULL of great little gifts, as is Gibson's. There are other clothing shops as you walk down, as well.
PlantHouse
702 Cross Hill Road

Activities

Saturday mornings starting at 9 am, Main Street shuts down for local food vendors, artists, and farmers to sell their wares! We love The Arepa Chef, sourdough cinnamon rolls, and donut truck. Also look for Modern Companion if you have a pet! She sells such cute things!
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main St
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saturday mornings starting at 9 am, Main Street shuts down for local food vendors, artists, and farmers to sell their wares! We love The Arepa Chef, sourdough cinnamon rolls, and donut truck. Also look for Modern Companion if you have a pet! She sells such cute things!
Our beautiful National Park! Take some bug spray if it's warm out, and pack some water and snacks. It's can be a long walk, but so lovely! (Use the bathroom before you go- the public ones are touch and go!)
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Congaree
100 National Park Rd
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our beautiful National Park! Take some bug spray if it's warm out, and pack some water and snacks. It's can be a long walk, but so lovely! (Use the bathroom before you go- the public ones are touch and go!)
Flour, Carolina Gold rice, and grits of all kinds milled right in downtown Columbia! Retail space (check the website for hours) sells all of the above directly.
Adluh
804 Gervais Street
Flour, Carolina Gold rice, and grits of all kinds milled right in downtown Columbia! Retail space (check the website for hours) sells all of the above directly.
Take a walk on the grounds or a quick tour of the inside of this beautiful building. After you're done, head over to the USC Horseshoe!
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take a walk on the grounds or a quick tour of the inside of this beautiful building. After you're done, head over to the USC Horseshoe!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico y Jardín Botánico de Riverbanks
1300 Botanical Pkwy
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My personal workout studio and one of the best spots to workout in Columbia! The mornings are less crowded for the Forest Acres location.
Orangetheory Fitness
4708 Forest Drive
My personal workout studio and one of the best spots to workout in Columbia! The mornings are less crowded for the Forest Acres location.
Great children's museum in downtown, right across from the state museum!
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Infantil EdVenture
211 Gervais St
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great children's museum in downtown, right across from the state museum!
Home to the Columbia minor league team, the Fireflies. During the summer, the games end with fireworks; restaurants are also located on the campus!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Segra
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home to the Columbia minor league team, the Fireflies. During the summer, the games end with fireworks; restaurants are also located on the campus!

Coffee & Tea

**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. Columbia finally has boba tea, and we love it!
Columbia Gong cha
701b Santee Avenue
**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. Columbia finally has boba tea, and we love it!
Some of the best coffee in town! Great spot for working and sipping, too. All of the coffee is great, but the chai is one of my favorites.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter St
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Some of the best coffee in town! Great spot for working and sipping, too. All of the coffee is great, but the chai is one of my favorites.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azalea Coffee Bar
2700 Devine St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Desserts

Now available on Devine street! Love the little baby cakes!
Ally & Eloise Bakeshop
5209 Forest Drive
Now available on Devine street! Love the little baby cakes!
Delicious cookies and pastries!
Kudzu Bakery & Market Columbia
4600 Forest Drive
Delicious cookies and pastries!
Best ice cream in Columbia! The waffle cones are made in house and so good. Come here after Warmouth!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main St
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best ice cream in Columbia! The waffle cones are made in house and so good. Come here after Warmouth!
If you're out and about after dinner and you're looking for a drink and dessert, this is the place.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaminsky's
930 Gervais St
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're out and about after dinner and you're looking for a drink and dessert, this is the place.

Dinner

**Within walking distance of Cottontown Cottage. The Warmouth is one of our favorite places in Columbia! It's comfortable and cozy, the drinks are great, and they specialize in local, southern food with a twist. We love the steak, deviled eggs, grits, collards... Frankly, we've never chosen something from the menu we didn't like! The drinks are great too. My favorite drink is the margarita, but I ask for it spicy!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The War Mouth
1209 Franklin St
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**Within walking distance of Cottontown Cottage. The Warmouth is one of our favorite places in Columbia! It's comfortable and cozy, the drinks are great, and they specialize in local, southern food with a twist. We love the steak, deviled eggs, grits, collards... Frankly, we've never chosen something from the menu we didn't like! The drinks are great too. My favorite drink is the margarita, but I ask for it spicy!
**Within walking distance of Cottontown Cottage. Best pizza in town! Il Focolare is tiny but amazing- a sister to Small Sugar! Favorites are the brussels and chèvre pizza, spicy pepperoni, and plain cheese. Also: GET THE RANCH. Check in on their instagram for updates on indoor seating/takeout ahead of time. If you'll be taking out, plan for a longer wait time (usually 30 minutes to an hour because of how busy they are!).
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Focolare Pizzeria
2150 Sumter St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**Within walking distance of Cottontown Cottage. Best pizza in town! Il Focolare is tiny but amazing- a sister to Small Sugar! Favorites are the brussels and chèvre pizza, spicy pepperoni, and plain cheese. Also: GET THE RANCH. Check in on their instagram for updates on indoor seating/takeout ahead of time. If you'll be taking out, plan for a longer wait time (usually 30 minutes to an hour because of how busy they are!).
Sassy tex mex and delicious margaritas! Cantina has a really vibrant atmosphere and stays busy. So much so that there are two locations! The ancho bbq quesadilla and chip dip trio are our favorites.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina 76
2901 Devine St
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sassy tex mex and delicious margaritas! Cantina has a really vibrant atmosphere and stays busy. So much so that there are two locations! The ancho bbq quesadilla and chip dip trio are our favorites.
**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. BBQ and drinks, fun atmosphere, and plenty of parking! We love the Gamechanger drink and smoked wings the best. Macaroni and cheese is also so good!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Team BBQ
700 Harden St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
**Within walking distance of Casa Verde and The Rainbow Room. BBQ and drinks, fun atmosphere, and plenty of parking! We love the Gamechanger drink and smoked wings the best. Macaroni and cheese is also so good!
Tazza is perfect for a lunch or dinner: great drinks, great food, and cool atmosphere! Do get a reservation, if possible! Apps: shishito peppers, guac, and meatballs Mains: woodfired chicken thighs, any mix of tacos, cheeseburger, or the black pepper and honey sausage pizza
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest Dr
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tazza is perfect for a lunch or dinner: great drinks, great food, and cool atmosphere! Do get a reservation, if possible! Apps: shishito peppers, guac, and meatballs Mains: woodfired chicken thighs, any mix of tacos, cheeseburger, or the black pepper and honey sausage pizza
Always delicious! The crispy red curry duck is so good, but the pad thai never misses. As for a spice tray on the side!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basil Thai Cuisine-Columbia, SC
702 Cross Hill Rd
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Always delicious! The crispy red curry duck is so good, but the pad thai never misses. As for a spice tray on the side!
High end dinner and drinks; reservation is usually needed. Polenta fries and BLT salad are delicious!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly St
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High end dinner and drinks; reservation is usually needed. Polenta fries and BLT salad are delicious!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bourbon
1214 Main St
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar and grill; great grilled wings and wraps! The cauliflower pizza crust is the best I've had by far. You'd never know it's cauliflower!
Backstreets Grill
2400 Devine Street
Bar and grill; great grilled wings and wraps! The cauliflower pizza crust is the best I've had by far. You'd never know it's cauliflower!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
929 Kitchen & Bar
929 Gervais St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious pastas and toasted garlic bread. Love the outdoor patio! (Do get a reservation!)
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Giorgione
2406 Devine St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious pastas and toasted garlic bread. Love the outdoor patio! (Do get a reservation!)