Guide to Columbia
Food scene
Just around the corner. Our fave: a “quick cup” with a scone.
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Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main StJust around the corner. Our fave: a “quick cup” with a scone.
Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StSmall batch ice cream. We eat this way too much.
Breakfast/Coffee
In the Vista, about 10 minutes away. Our fave: the smallSugar breakfast.
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smallSUGAR
709 Gervais StIn the Vista, about 10 minutes away. Our fave: the smallSugar breakfast.
In West Columbia, about 12 minutes. Our fave: hangover hashbrowns.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StIn West Columbia, about 12 minutes. Our fave: hangover hashbrowns.
Lunch
Open Monday-Friday. Our fave: Spotted Salad and a Cronut.
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Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland StOpen Monday-Friday. Our fave: Spotted Salad and a Cronut.
In 5 Points. Our fave: fried chicken sandwich. It’s incredible.
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Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda AveIn 5 Points. Our fave: fried chicken sandwich. It’s incredible.
Our fave: Southern Belly Dipper. It’s all I’ve ever had from here!
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The Southern Belly BBQ
819 Harden StOur fave: Southern Belly Dipper. It’s all I’ve ever had from here!
Dinner
The Whig
1200 Main StSlightly seedy dive-bar. Our fave: the Berger Burger.
A tiny, very popular Thai place in West Columbia. Our fave: Pad Thai.
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Mai Thai Cuisine
2249 Sunset BlvdA tiny, very popular Thai place in West Columbia. Our fave: Pad Thai.
Incredible BBQ place near Whole Foods. Our fave: brisket.
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Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill RdIncredible BBQ place near Whole Foods. Our fave: brisket.
Drinks
15 minute drive, the atmosphere is very casual, with plenty of space.
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Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman St15 minute drive, the atmosphere is very casual, with plenty of space.
A brewery built on the site of a 1940’s airline hanger.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton BlvdA brewery built on the site of a 1940’s airline hanger.
Wine bar in the heart of the Main Street district.
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Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main StWine bar in the heart of the Main Street district.
Sightseeing
Vista Greenway Trail
Vista Greenway TrailGreat spot to run, near the apartment.
In the heart of USC's campus, the horseshoe is a great place to relax, play frisbee, and have a picnic.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetIn the heart of USC's campus, the horseshoe is a great place to relax, play frisbee, and have a picnic.
Neighborhoods
Elmwood Park was awarded "best neighborhood in America" in 2014. It's a beautiful, well-preserved bit of Americana just a few blocks from the apartment.
Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park was awarded "best neighborhood in America" in 2014. It's a beautiful, well-preserved bit of Americana just a few blocks from the apartment.