It was a little hideaway spot. Very very cozy and they even have outdoor seating…read more There was one barista who was very helpful. I can't say no to a delicious ube latte (the best one I've ever had) I also ordered some sweet treats. I'm not a fan of salt over chocolate chip cookies but this was tolerable. I shared with my friend. I also got the brownie s'mores cookie which was more of a brownie than cookie and not too sweet. I wanted to try more but I was headed to thanksgiving dinner

Bright my bestie here to try because this is my favorite little cafe and I got the red bean latte…read more It was so good ! Lightly sweet and nutty and paired perfectly with the coffee. To me it was a 10/10. I also got the ube white chocolate brownie because I always get the ube cookie, and it was so good. It wasn't too sweet which is always a compliment, thick, moist and can definitely taste the ube. I think I prefer that to the cookie !

Went here for my birthday last November, great desserts! I got the brownie sundae with an espresso…read moremartini and my friends got the cookie sundae.

Quaint little spot which very cool architecture and design. I can't say much about service or the…read moreoverall atmosphere because I only arrived to pick up a small dessert and I wasn't disappointed. I got the banana smoothie, and it was one of the better milkshakes I've had. I'm not sure about their other desserts or baked goods, however the milkshake was amazing! It was just thick enough to use the straw, but liquid enough so that it flows nicely and the flavors were bursting. Overall, the milkshake was a 8.5/10 for me.

This is my favorite place to go and get cupcakes from. I got 12 different kinds of cupcakes for a…read moreparty. And everyone love them.

This is my 3rd visit. Each time I come the owner is always willing to accommodate. I usually come…read morefor the sweets but I always order the arugula salad. It is always freshly made. I'm also trying the chicken salad!

Amazing experience! The atmosphere is great, with a cool blue theme and nice wood accents that make…read morethe place feel really inviting. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and I really appreciated how careful they were about peanut allergies when going over the menu. I ordered an Oreo cookie sandwich with Oreo ice cream in the middle and Oreo crumbles as a topping, and it was so good! The ice cream was super creamy, and the cookie was warm, heat-pressed, and delicious. This place completely exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be coming back, and if you're anywhere near here, you should 100% check it out--it's phenomenal!

Last time i will go. They never have the bake bowls. Its…read morein the name bake bear. This is the third title time going out of my way. To get something here

My sisters and I were decided to check out this spot as we were walking by and were glad we did!…read more This ice cream shop is on the smaller end but was so cute and festive with the Christmas decor. The staff was kind and asked if we would like samples. My sisters and I ended up with flavors such as early grey, raspberry, chocolate Nutella and brownies and cream. The ice cream was delicious and soft, plus the texture reminded me gelato! We sat inside and chatted while enjoying our ice cream. Great experience and definitely looking to return!

This was a treat for us after dinner a few weeks ago. They are located down town Columbia. If you…read morego in the evening, keep in mind parking is crazy. The shop is cozy small, the decor was really cute. They did have a few seats for guest to enjoy. I had the pumpkin and buttercreme waffle cone. The portion size was good for the price. For me the flavor was just ok, I was expecting it to be a bit sweeter. The flavor was off for me. I would give them another try. I love supporting local places.

Great treat for the long road. Got the mangonada. It was delicious. Service was fast.read more

GREAT dessert experience! Restaurant was spotless; customer service was excellent; and…read morevariety/flavor of ice cream was superb. The flavors my family and I tried were coconut, pistachio, blackberry cheesecake, cookies and cream, and Ferrero Rocher. All were delightful and the owner said that they use all natural ingredients and flavors. They also offered many different sorbets, popsicles, and even some food items. This was our first visit, but won't be our last!

I've been here so many times I can't keep track, but last week I decided to stop by and pick up a…read morecouple of breasts, thights and cole slaw for lunch to take home. I've always had Zestos as one of my favorite three places in Cola area for chicken and it seems like I swap each one of those places back and forth between #1 and #3. Zestos was usually my #1. I've told many people it's the best chicken in the world, but I've always thought that it was a bit too salty. After my wife and I had the chicken I realized this was the saltiest that I'd ever tasted. It's in the batter, not the chicken. It was so salty she couldn't finish her piece. I fiinished a breast bit saved the two thighs for the next day. First time ever that I thought it was almost too salty to eat. I've moved it down to #3 on my list and it'll probably stay there after this. I don't consider KFC, Popeyes, Bojangles in the running between my 3 top chicken places, just because they're more fast food and the chicken is different (although I like Popeyes and KFC a lot). But I almost would take those two over Zestos if the chicken was like it was the other day.

As I rolled into Columbia right around dinner time, I figured it was wise to dodge the worst of…read morerush hour by detouring through the city. That gave me the perfect excuse to finally stop at Zesto--thanks to everyone who's nudged me toward it. Your recommendations were spot on. I ordered a fried chicken dinner at the window, though the handoff system was a bit of a mystery. After paying, I wandered into the dining room and found a seat. A few minutes later, the food arrived--no buzzer, no shout, just a quiet drop-off--and I was ready to dig in. The chicken was fresh from the fryer, piping hot, and fully cooked through. Not spicy, but flavorful and juicy in all the right ways. I polished off every piece with enthusiasm, leaving only the dinner roll untouched. The two little tubs of cole slaw didn't stand a chance either--crisp, creamy, and gone before I knew it. I did linger a moment, debating the chocolate-dipped ice cream cone that Zesto's known for, but tonight wasn't the night. Maybe next time, when I'm not so full or so close to a food coma. [Review 1327 of 2025 - 1324 in South Carolina - 24879 overall]

This place is amazing!!! I live in New Hampshire, and I want to bring this place home with me. The…read morevegan breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage is inexpensive but chef's frickin kiss. The Vader Leia is outstanding. And the staff, vibe, and decor is wicked alt chic. LOVE!!!!

The coffee here is not for beginners or lightweights. It is strong with a caffeine punch that will…read moreleave you buzzing for hours. Classic college town coffee spot. Dark vibe, male baristas who take their coffee seriously. Tables are occupied by students with their laptops escaping the confinements of their dorm rooms. Packed with students ready for their next fix. Parking is typically a challenge in this part of Five Points. Arrive with patience.