The Columbia Catalog
Food Scene
Whether you're looking for something fancy, edgy, local or unique, there's something for everyone.
Fresh-pressed orange juice, duck fat fries and the hangover hashbrowns are a MUST.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StFresh-pressed orange juice, duck fat fries and the hangover hashbrowns are a MUST.
Delicious margaritas and fantastic tacos - you can't go wrong with this place!
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Cantina 76
2901 Devine StDelicious margaritas and fantastic tacos - you can't go wrong with this place!
THE best cocktails in Columbia, no contest (and they know it). If you're looking for edgy Southern food and drinks, this is the place. They even have their own in-house pickling expert - how cool is that?
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StTHE best cocktails in Columbia, no contest (and they know it). If you're looking for edgy Southern food and drinks, this is the place. They even have their own in-house pickling expert - how cool is that?
Even if you aren't vegan/vegetarian, I'd say check this place out because they make some delicious food. It also just so happens to be really good for you! I'm partial to their Saturday brunch, specifically the biscuits and gravy.
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Good Life Cafe
1216 Main StEven if you aren't vegan/vegetarian, I'd say check this place out because they make some delicious food. It also just so happens to be really good for you! I'm partial to their Saturday brunch, specifically the biscuits and gravy.
Ice cream and sorbet are the name of the game here. The majority of their flavors are also locally sourced and sometimes really strange! Strawberry and pepper or fig and fennel are two fun ones.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StIce cream and sorbet are the name of the game here. The majority of their flavors are also locally sourced and sometimes really strange! Strawberry and pepper or fig and fennel are two fun ones.
This is my mom's favorite sandwich shop in the city. Every time she visits me she asks about going here. It's a chain, but - per my mom - the crunchy onions you can add (to your build your own sandwich) are life changing.
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928 Main StThis is my mom's favorite sandwich shop in the city. Every time she visits me she asks about going here. It's a chain, but - per my mom - the crunchy onions you can add (to your build your own sandwich) are life changing.
In addition to being a restaurant, they have an unbeatable selection of wine, cheese, jams, jellies, literally anything kitchen related.
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveIn addition to being a restaurant, they have an unbeatable selection of wine, cheese, jams, jellies, literally anything kitchen related.
My favorite is the Campfire Coldbrew, but everything is delicious! They host events for local comedians, musicians and food trucks all the time. I absolutely love them!
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Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main StMy favorite is the Campfire Coldbrew, but everything is delicious! They host events for local comedians, musicians and food trucks all the time. I absolutely love them!
Open late on weekends, this ramen shop is a tiny place with tasty soups. Worth a trip if you're craving for something warm and filling.
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Menkoi Ramen House - Columbia
1004 Gervais StOpen late on weekends, this ramen shop is a tiny place with tasty soups. Worth a trip if you're craving for something warm and filling.
I have literally never been disappointed by this place. Their menu rotates often based on what is locally and seasonally available, but it's always delicious.
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StI have literally never been disappointed by this place. Their menu rotates often based on what is locally and seasonally available, but it's always delicious.
There aren't many rooftop bars in the city (yet). This one has some really amazing food, and even has cocktails on tap! It can be pretty expensive, but it's worth it for special occasions.
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Hendrix Restaurant
1649 Main StThere aren't many rooftop bars in the city (yet). This one has some really amazing food, and even has cocktails on tap! It can be pretty expensive, but it's worth it for special occasions.
Hands-down best view of Columbia's skyline while getting "French-ish" cocktails and cuisine.
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Black Rooster
201 Meeting StHands-down best view of Columbia's skyline while getting "French-ish" cocktails and cuisine.
Recently renovated, Terra also has a great view of Columbia's skyline. Their food focuses on local and seasonal, but some items are in such high demand they've remained on-menu for years (for example: the duck confit brick oven pizza with port soaked cherries, which is as amazing as it sounds).
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Terra Restaurant
100 State StRecently renovated, Terra also has a great view of Columbia's skyline. Their food focuses on local and seasonal, but some items are in such high demand they've remained on-menu for years (for example: the duck confit brick oven pizza with port soaked cherries, which is as amazing as it sounds).
Milkshakes, mudslides, and mile-high cake slices. They're connected to Pearlz Oyster Bar, so it's an easy walk from dinner to delicious dessert
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Kaminsky's
930 Gervais StMilkshakes, mudslides, and mile-high cake slices. They're connected to Pearlz Oyster Bar, so it's an easy walk from dinner to delicious dessert
Probably the best vegan soul food in the state. The "chicken" sandwich is amazing!
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main StProbably the best vegan soul food in the state. The "chicken" sandwich is amazing!
Their Richland street location is only open for lunch, and worth a special trip - especially after Chef Jessica Shillato's James Beard nomination. The keep their Southern menu small but mighty. We're talking fried chicken topped with bacon pimento cheese, hot sauce and a pickle. If you're looking for something a little less calorie-intensive, the Spotted Salad is a healthy (and tasty) alternative.
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Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland StTheir Richland street location is only open for lunch, and worth a special trip - especially after Chef Jessica Shillato's James Beard nomination. The keep their Southern menu small but mighty. We're talking fried chicken topped with bacon pimento cheese, hot sauce and a pickle. If you're looking for something a little less calorie-intensive, the Spotted Salad is a healthy (and tasty) alternative.
Arts & Culture
They just finished a remodel and it is gorgeous. You'll find an interesting permanent collection and a wide variety in their traveling exhibit areas. I've seen Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keefe and Matisse, to name a few.
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Museo de Arte de Columbia
1515 Main St They just finished a remodel and it is gorgeous. You'll find an interesting permanent collection and a wide variety in their traveling exhibit areas. I've seen Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keefe and Matisse, to name a few.
Whether you're seeking ballet, orchestra, or opera, the Koger Center probably has what you're looking for, so long as it's high falutin.
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Koger Center for the Arts
1051 Greene StWhether you're seeking ballet, orchestra, or opera, the Koger Center probably has what you're looking for, so long as it's high falutin.
I'm not sure that they've made any significant updates to the bulk of the museum since the '80s or '90s, but it's still an interesting way to spend a day, with plenty of interactive exhibits, especially on the upper floors. They have an entire section dedicated to South Carolina's military history, and have an observatory. I recommend going on $2 Tuesdays!
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdI'm not sure that they've made any significant updates to the bulk of the museum since the '80s or '90s, but it's still an interesting way to spend a day, with plenty of interactive exhibits, especially on the upper floors. They have an entire section dedicated to South Carolina's military history, and have an observatory. I recommend going on $2 Tuesdays!
Neat spot for local makers to sell their wares. There's usually someone around, but if a vendor steps away, they've got digital payment methods so you can purchase whatever you like on the honor system. Absolutely love this spot.
NoMa Warehouse
Neat spot for local makers to sell their wares. There's usually someone around, but if a vendor steps away, they've got digital payment methods so you can purchase whatever you like on the honor system. Absolutely love this spot.
Entertainment & Activities
So many amazing movies come here, and they often supplement them with talks, live shows, and tons of other parties. Feel free to order beer or wine along with your popcorn. I absolutely love this place!
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StSo many amazing movies come here, and they often supplement them with talks, live shows, and tons of other parties. Feel free to order beer or wine along with your popcorn. I absolutely love this place!
Fun for garden enthusiasts or animal lovers. And they have a neat water park for kids recently added, too.
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Zoológico y Jardín Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyFun for garden enthusiasts or animal lovers. And they have a neat water park for kids recently added, too.
Definitely a 'dive' bar, but they are one of the biggest supporters of local performers. If you like live music, this is a great place to start.
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New Brookland Tavern
632 State StDefinitely a 'dive' bar, but they are one of the biggest supporters of local performers. If you like live music, this is a great place to start.
If you're looking for an easy way to spend an afternoon (and love painting) Studio Cellar is a great place to go. They offer free-paint hours where you can paint whatever you want, as well as classes led by an instructor. Don't forget to order a glass - or bottle - of wine to wind down.
Studio Cellar
912 Lady StIf you're looking for an easy way to spend an afternoon (and love painting) Studio Cellar is a great place to go. They offer free-paint hours where you can paint whatever you want, as well as classes led by an instructor. Don't forget to order a glass - or bottle - of wine to wind down.
Essentials
Locally owned and operated, they have a wide variety of bulk items and have plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. They're also eco-friendly, and even have 20 percent off days.
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Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood DrLocally owned and operated, they have a wide variety of bulk items and have plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. They're also eco-friendly, and even have 20 percent off days.
Has everything you need and is a quick trip from the house.
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Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StHas everything you need and is a quick trip from the house.
Close, convenient, and - most importantly - open 24 hours for whatever you need.
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CVS
900 Assembly StClose, convenient, and - most importantly - open 24 hours for whatever you need.
Parks & Nature
Congaree National Park is South Carolina's only national park and one of the few longleaf pine forests left in the Southeast. It's about a 45 minute drive from the house, but if you love a peaceful walk through old-growth forests, you won't find a better or easier hike in the state.
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Parque Nacional Congaree
100 National Park RdCongaree National Park is South Carolina's only national park and one of the few longleaf pine forests left in the Southeast. It's about a 45 minute drive from the house, but if you love a peaceful walk through old-growth forests, you won't find a better or easier hike in the state.
There are a number of historic homes in Columbia. Historic Columbia is the group that offers tours of these homes and grounds and are a great place to learn more about the history of the area.
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Robert Mills House & Gardens
1616 Blanding StThere are a number of historic homes in Columbia. Historic Columbia is the group that offers tours of these homes and grounds and are a great place to learn more about the history of the area.
Shopping
Kooky consignment type of place. Some vintage options, some local-handmade stuff too. It's quirky and completely cool.
Sid & Nancy
733 Saluda AveKooky consignment type of place. Some vintage options, some local-handmade stuff too. It's quirky and completely cool.
Whether you're wanting a recent title or need a rare book to add to your collection, Ed's Editions is a great place to check for any reading needs.
Ed's Editions Bookstore (ABAA/ILAB, ABA)
406 Meeting StWhether you're wanting a recent title or need a rare book to add to your collection, Ed's Editions is a great place to check for any reading needs.
Every Saturday from 9am-noon, you'll find at least two blocks of Main Street shut down for a wide variety of vendors selling wares. There's coffee, pastries, produce, bread, hot sauce, pottery, candles - literally anything you could want. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning and get what you need for the week, or gifts for friends (or yourself).
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Mercado de Soda City
1300-1600 Main StEvery Saturday from 9am-noon, you'll find at least two blocks of Main Street shut down for a wide variety of vendors selling wares. There's coffee, pastries, produce, bread, hot sauce, pottery, candles - literally anything you could want. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning and get what you need for the week, or gifts for friends (or yourself).
If you're interested in the mall experience, Harbison Boulevard has a number of shopping plazas (with stores like Target, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Michael's, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Ulta) and the Columbiana Mall (Aldo, Michael Kors, Sephora, Forever21, Dave and Busters, to name a few).
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Harbison Boulevard
Harbison BoulevardIf you're interested in the mall experience, Harbison Boulevard has a number of shopping plazas (with stores like Target, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Michael's, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Ulta) and the Columbiana Mall (Aldo, Michael Kors, Sephora, Forever21, Dave and Busters, to name a few).
Brand new locally-owned bookshop. They host all kinds of events and have a wide variety of reading materials.
All Good Books
Brand new locally-owned bookshop. They host all kinds of events and have a wide variety of reading materials.
Sightseeing
As South Carolina's capitol, the SC Statehouse makes up the center of the city and has beautiful grounds that are an easy walk. They also offer free tours of the Statehouse.
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South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StAs South Carolina's capitol, the SC Statehouse makes up the center of the city and has beautiful grounds that are an easy walk. They also offer free tours of the Statehouse.