We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

While they don't have dozens of selections, sometimes with bakeries, less is more…read more And with Kings, that's definitely the truth. We tried the almond croissant, breakfast focaccia, churro croissant. All were very good, the focaccia was tasty, but very salty. Delicious for a bite or two-- better to share with 3-4 people. We will definitely be back.

I am glad that we have another bakery in Columbia. Omg, the banana bread with earl grey cream is to…read moredie for! They should make donuts with this earl grey cream. It'd be a hit! Churro cruffin, chocolate croissant, ham & cheese croissant are delicious as well. Overall, two thumbs up! We will definitely be back.

This restaurant is in such a cute older building. We sat outside on the front patio since the…read moreweather was perfect (sunny and 77°). We found out from a local that this location is an up and coming arts district. Across the street is more seating. The market inside is very small and quaint. The young lady at the counter was very polite and helpful. My husband and I ordered sandwich's; he got the muffuletta (did not get a picture, but he said it was very good), and I got the Country Fire (pictured). I knew as soon as I saw "chicken cutlet" and mozzarella, this sandwich was for me. It was very toasty, cheesy, and flavorful. The bomba gave it an extra kick. They have MANY desserts. Tiramisu is my absolute favorite dessert. It was light with a ton of espresso which I loved. The little chocolate was a nice little touch. My husband got the crème brûlée cheesecake with raspberries on top (he ate it before I got a picture). He said it was very creamy.and delicious. Would love to stop and eat here again!

We drove into Columbia from Manchester. We're from NY & wanted to check this place out for its…read moreItalian specialties . We had the Sicilian porchetta /hot peppers sandwich, the Savarino eggplant/rabe sandwich, & a couple of cannolis for dessert. There are tables outside but it was raining so we ate in the car cause it all smelled so good we would've never made it back to the house! The sandwiches were definitely worth the ride & those cannoli were the best we've had since leaving NY. We took a box of assorted cookies to take home, included lemon drops (wife's favorite). The bakery smells amazing & there are lots of Italian pantry specialties for sale. We can't say enough good things & we will absolutely be back!

I came here for lunch on a Sunday with a friend and his family!!…read more All I'm going to say it was probably one of the best authentic Mexican "unAmericanized" food I have ever had! The two different sauces(cilantro) & (hot) sauce absolutely the best I have had! I met the owner, Alvaro who was very gracious and kind! He said he had been operating this grocery store/restaurant joint for over 16 years! I hope I can be back soon! If I lived in this area, this would be my Mexican food go to place!! The prices were very reasonable as well! I highly recommend this place!

The food is very good. But if you're a white person they will over charge you. I get the same exact…read morething every time and the price is always different. I get 2 chicken tacos and noticed depending who's behind the register will charge me for lengua.

So impressed with every sweet treat I've received from Sugar Magnolia Bakehouse! I've purchased…read morecookies previously from pop-up sales and I've always been satisfied. I recently ordered cookies for my daughter's 3rd birthday and they were better than I could have imagined! The process was smooth from start to finish - order form was simple and easy, invoicing was straightforward and I was contacted before order pick-up to confirm details. Definitely recommending to friends and will use in the future!

Can't say enough good things about the person who owns this biz. Very accommodating and flexible…read more Super talented. Been coming back three years in a row for birthday treats!

Loved. Everything. About. This. Place. We hit it when it was busy and still somehow got in and out…read morewithout chaos, which already had me impressed. We tried the egg salad, chicken salad, the viral hot cocoa with the peppermint marshmallow, plus a few bakery treats because obviously we have no self-control. That cocoa??? Unreasonably good. Like I'd go back just for that. They had kid sizes too, which is a major plus. They've got patio seating, which is always a yes, and the staff was super friendly even while moving at full-speed. It's a bit cramped inside, but everything about it is gorgeous. A quaint, charming tea room. My ONLY complaint and this is truly nit-picky is that I wish my biscuit had been warmed up. Will definitely return!

We were walking around downtown Franklin, and if I walk by a bakery,, I am going to go in and…read more"look" (and look usually means I am gonna get something "for later". I LOVE a good bakery and I am kinda spoiled by over 30 years in San Francisco, where there is a great one every few blocks. I just found all the photos on my phone and realized I had not reviewed this place from last month's mini vacation. And honestly I know we got like 4 things for 4 of us to take home and snack on for the next day or so, but I don;t recall all the things we got EXCEPT for the white almond frosted cake(slice, but in a round shape). Everyone agree it was the one to beat, and not to take the crown, but it was the one that I chose. This reminds me that I need to find all the bakeries near me now that do "cake tasting" boxes and just treat myself every once in a while!!

Amazing Food-nice quiet corner on Market Square in Columbia... don't let the "small" entrance fool…read moreyou! Generous portions, BEST croutons around, tasty homemade dressings. Delicious chicken salad and stacked high to here! And the desserts look yummy, but too full to even try one! Try it - you won't be sorry! Great find after visiting Polk Museum! The gardens are Amazing and BEAUTIFUL!

Enjoyed my birthday lunch at Square Market and Cafe! Great service, yummy food and a free dessert…read morefor my birthday! Fun spot

Saras cooking Shack is made to order a meat and two vegetables most meat is cooked to order they…read morehave burgers fries, steaks ,country fried steak and a lot more. And if you want just grab me a drink snack or bag of chips and be on your way.

From the owner: From cakes to desserts, I can customize your design and get it to you right on time!read more