2nd & Charles was an amazing... bookstore (?) I guess that I would call it a bookstore, but they do…read moreso much more than sell books! They sell guitars, vinyl records, graphic tee shirts, stuffed animals, assorted Legos, and my favorite, the mystery boxes! What I particularly enjoyed about 2nd & Charles was that they had all of the new titles and bestsellers, as well as a large collection of eclectic and vintage books that you could check out and peruse. They also offered you the opportunity to sell and trade books that you've finished, and had a section of books that were "lightly used" and highly recommended from previous readers. In addition, although I don't play video games myself, they had a nice collection of video games that were brought in from previous users, as well as a humorous assortment of t-shirts and office supplies that are sure to break the monotony of a regular office space. To conclude, 2nd & Charles was such a fun and unique store, which offered a dynamic combination of new and used books, music supplies, video games, and a range of other interesting miscellaneous items. I'm so glad that I stopped in, and while I don't really see myself becoming a "regular", I'll definitely be back in the future, and would recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a change of pace and exciting shopping opportunity!

If you're a huge fan of merchandise for books or shows? Definitely check this spot out!…read more There's multiple of rows of used and new books, cd's, vinyl's, blind boxes and etc! It was so cool to see the many options we have to look and decide from. My favorite part was the books and the merch as well as and the vinyls! Seeing products from tote bags to bookmarks to even fanart being sold was so cool to see. The selection felt endless!!!

This place was a treasure trove of fun finds! Books of all types - genres for all genders, ages and…read morelovers of literature! Sometimes they run a BOGO sale and I was able to catch this on Mystery/Suspense Novels and hooked a Hitchcock! Can't beat snagging 2 books for eight books! Great deal! They even take books in on trade to boot. The ladies that work there were very helpful and we found some neat things. They even have a nice selection or rare and first edition novels.

I've been to the book dispensary twice now and I will say, I love how many different types of books…read morethere are. I do have some problems, though. Firstly, the latest time I went, there were boxes of books everywhere, making it impossible to get into most sections. The childrens' section is quite small. The service is ok, but they are very unorganised, they said they had a book that I needed for school but they didn't end up having it. Their book trade in system is quite sloppy, I gave them $200 worth of old books and they gave me $15 worth of book credits. the value is terrible as well. A very rough looking book about Athens, Greece that I bought was $25, originally $25.50. Other than that, I love the place, I just wish it had better organisation and value.

It's a few months ago that I walked into this coffee shop while passing by downtown Columbia, so I…read morepromised myself to visit again when I had time to enjoy some tea and stay a while. The day came and what a lovely coffee shop to hang out in. They serve coffee, milkshakes, tea, and lunch. It's cozy but open so you can sit on a couch, high table, or play at a table. They have puzzles and games for people to engage in. They have soft music that will relax you. The ladies were lovely and welcoming. Guys just stop by and stay for a cup of whatever you like you won't regret it. Thank you.

Highly recommend you stop by if you are needing a coffee fix. I chatted with the lady behind the…read morecounter and she was so kind and sweet. Oh, there was also some delicious bark- maybe like four or five different kinds. I was a little shocked it was empty and I'm not sure if they get busy. This coffee shop is attached to a church and across from the hospital. If you're also looking for a quiet place to maybe study, this is it. It was clean and welcoming. Now if you're looking for a bookstore, they do have a bookcase of Christian books, but bookstore would not necessarily be an accurate description. She might be able to order books though. Bottom line-support them. Support small business.

I enjoy shopping at this store! Each time I visit I find something I have to put in my cart even if…read moreit has been twice in a week I visited. It's easy to walk around and shop without being buggy to buggy. Don't get me wrong, during the Holidays it gets pretty packed! It is so worth the wait of standing in the long lines, saying excuse me every 2-4 minutes and almost hitting someone's buggy because they just darted out of the aisle to go into the next one:) If you don't believe me, head over to the store when you hear of the sale on the Christmas items! Don't say I didn't tell you so. Anyway, the store is kept clean, stocked and ready for you to shop!

Whenever we travel, I look for the local Hobby Lobby. Love this store. There's always something one…read morecan find here.

A super fun store for anyone with an interest in Warhammer. David, the manager, is friendly and…read moreprofessional. He is extremely knowledgeable on Warhammer lore, painting, and other various aspects of the hobby, and is always willing to answer questions and share information.

A hidden haven of Columbia! Had no idea it was right next to the Lowes Foods until they added the…read morenew sign outside and I'm so glad they did. The staff are really friendly and informative with plenty of helpful recommendations. For those looking to start a new hobby or simply learn more, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Addam's is such a great place to grab any and every Gamecock item that you can think of, and I…read morereally liked how diverse their selection of merchandise was. In particular, they probably have the best selection of Gamecock hats that I've seen out of all the places I've been, and I really enjoyed perusing all the different designs. I also liked their selection of home accessories, decals, and other miscellaneous items such as golf covers and foam fingers. Finally, the one (1) employee that I interacted with was extremely nice and provided excellent customer service. The only complaint that I have about Addam's is that all of the merchandise was extremely expensive and is probably not affordable for a lot of Gamecock fans. I understand that they have a target demographic and need to make a profit, but it would be nice if it was a little bit more affordable and thus accessible to a larger percentage of the fanbase.

Our go-to for all things Gamecocks. They have so many unique Gamecock products. From apparel to…read morehousewares. If you are a Gamecock fan, this is a place you want to visit.

I was working on a small painting project, and really had no idea where to start…read more.. I went to this store, and luckily ran into a wonderful sales associate, Libby, who was patient and kind explaining the crafts and paints needed for my project. How refreshing to have a knowledgeable and friendly sales associate assist me! Thanks so much Libby

Lovely store. Large, clean and organized. Few people to help as in most retail stores these days…read more Great deals in the dollar bins and there is always usually something great on clearance. The staff is really what makes this place special. Each person cares and is helpful. They take the time to walk you to the right aisle and make sure you have what you were looking for. They always try to help you save as much money as possible too. We have another Michael's located closer to my home but this is a great location if it is in your neighborhood. I stopped in for a poster board to make a DIY jeopardy board for my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. They have white, black and blue options so I was able to get what I need and get out of there. Great price as well.

Super cute miniso store, lots of blind box options and an extra back room section available for the…read moreclearance merchandise. Chuckled when we saw a misprinted baseball hat in the clearance rack saying "Chicago - City of Angels" (should've bought it). This location appears to have a lot more Sanrio Pompompurin merchandise versus Chicagoland locations, so interesting to see how the merch differs locations.

Disappointing experience and customer service at this Miniso location in Columbiana Centre Mall…read more Was in this location today with my nieces, and we decided to pop in. Since one has an upcoming bday and she saw a character she likes, I told her to pick out some items. This gray Kuromi neck pillow was in two distinctly different locations... several at the front of the store on a table marked $12.99 and even more at the back of the store in a tubular display stand also marked $12.99. In both displayed locations there were multiple of the same exact neck pillows displayed for that price of $12.99. When I go to check out the price scanned is different and higher than what was displayed in both sections of the store. The lady at the register with a very nice/nasty attitude wouldn't honor the price that they had displayed in more than one location. I didn't get her name but she was an older woman. I was already on line she had me wait while she checked out another customer to then leave the register and retrieve a totally different item that was not displayed in either location to scan and show me that it scanned for the $12.99. However, like I stated that was not the item displayed nor was it the item my niece picked out. I asked to purchase the Gray Kuromi neck pillow for the price that was clearly advertise in both location in the store and she said that it was associate error. My reply was if it was just one pillow in one location maybe but the same price in two different locations of the store with multiple of the same pillow? As a customer the price should be honored, she refused and begin to get indignant with me. So I left the item there. This was a learning lesson for my 12yr old niece and we will not be back. If you are not treated fairly they don't deserve your dollars. I will be ordering her neck pillow online from another retailer. Just A Note: I will never beg to spend my $$ with a company and first impressions hold a lot of weight.