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Columbia RestaurantsDessert & Coffee
Coffee fiend? Sweet tooth? You’re in the right spot — our selections serve rich roast coffees and gourmet desserts. Expect to find specialty shops as well as traditional restaurants with an expert pastry chef. Take the time to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can linger and enjoy music, conversation, or a good book.
Address: 721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
For an Italian-style treat, don't miss Adriana's in downtown Columbia. The attractive, peaceful interior is popular among families and teens, as well as the late-night student crowd. In the summer, the ice cream is a must – creamy, rich, and available in an expanding array of flavors. Or, choose a bracing beverage...
Address: 2701-A Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
It's not exactly a shack (more like a cute and brightly painted boutique), but the Art Shack does indeed have art. The works of local artists are displayed throughout, from turned wood items to oil paintings to pottery. It's a great place to find something unique for a gift or for yourself. But they also have a small...
Address: 118 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
Café Strudel is a trusted destination for breakfast and dessert, no matter what time it is. Their Hangover Hashbrowns (smothered with onions, peppers, cheese and two eggs) are simply fantastic, and they're available all day. More traditional lunch options include soups, salads, well-stuffed sandwiches and burgers. But...
Address: 1901 Main St, Bank of America Bldg, Columbia, SC 29201
This popular lunch café serves up some of the best burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads in downtown Columbia. And if the chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and layers cakes are tempting, go ahead and splurge – every one is as good as it looks!
Address: 916 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Cloud Nine Market's Coffee Shop is the ideal spot to rest your feet and refuel while shopping in the Vista. Savor a cappuccino or latte, nibble on a muffin or a slice of cake (or share a big cookie), but then be sure to hit the aisles. This place is a browser's heaven, with a great assortment of gourmet foods,...
Address: 1217 College St, Columbia, SC 29201
Regularly cited as Columbia's coolest coffeehouse, Cool Beans has everything you're looking for. The food is satisfying, the coffee is great (try the "Perfect Woman" – it's a mocha-type concoction with whipped cream and a chocolate disc on top), the WiFi is free and the clientele is eclectic. Plus, they stay open...
Address: 2017 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
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This has long been one of Columbia's favorite late-night spots and with good reason. The list of after-dinner drinks is extensive. Have a coffee drink, a glass of wine, or a fine single-malt scotch. The dimly lit room is elegantly mysterious, attracting a diverse crowd of artsy college students and local politicos....
Address: 933 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
At lunch, the lines at Immaculate Consumption are a little daunting, but there's a good reason for that. The food is exceptionally good, well above coffeehouse standards. It's nothing fancy – salads, sandwiches – but it's well prepared, fresh and unusual, and the baked goods are downright wonderful. And don't forget...
Literary Sweets Bookstore and Chocolate Shoppe
Address: 3800 N Main St, North Main Plaza, Columbia, SC 29203
Two of life's finer pleasures – chocolate and books – combined in one marvelous little shop. Stop by in the morning for a hot cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin or cinnamon roll. Late in the day, you can enjoy a fine gourmet chocolate, slice of pound cake or fresh-baked cookie. Don't neglect the books – the...
Address: 930 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
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This unique café offers appetizers, a light dinner menu, a full dessert menu, a large variety of coffees and libations, and artwork by various local artists. Whether you're having dinner, a gooey dessert or a postprandial drink, Nonnah's is tops. Sophisticated, but comfortable.
