The food was decent, but nothing really stood out. I ordered the French toast, and it was pretty…read moreplain. I expected it to come with some fresh fruit or a little more presentation, but I guess that's an extra here. It was definitely an interesting visit because a storm was rolling through and the power kept going in and out, which made for a confusing experience. Despite that, our waitress stayed positive, kept everyone informed, and made the experience enjoyable with her great attitude. Her customer service was the highlight of the visit. There's plenty of seating and nice little decor our with an open bar so it looks like it can accommodate any large parties or just a few people whatever you bring. Overall, the food was okay, but the excellent service is what made this brunch spot worth the visit.

This was my first time eating from here, and I will say the food I ordered was amazing! I did a…read morepickup since I was in a hurry. I had the Cajun Shrimp Crawfish Omelette. The grits melt in your mouth! I love a good soft and moist bowl of grits. The omelette was prepared just right and filled with shrimp, catfish, red peppers, tomatoes and so many other yummy ingredients. This was definitely a great start to my day. The customer was top-notch, the establishment was clean and well lit. I will be visiting this location again soon:)

This restaurant is in a fantastic location, perfect for a brisk walk to and from the area. We loved…read morehow it's "tucked away" among modern apartment complexes and other nearby buildings--it felt cozy and inviting. Do keep in mind that parking can be tricky, especially on nice days when many visitors are enjoying the nearby Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk. A little patience goes a long way! As for the food, it was absolutely top-notch! I opted for a simple but classic breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon, and everything was cooked perfectly. While the menu is a bit "busy" with many options to choose from, the variety is impressive, and I'm excited to try more dishes next time. No complaints here! Service was equally great. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and our hostess took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu, which was much appreciated. I highly recommend this spot--the food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and overall, it's a place worth visiting!

Don't do it! This is the second location in Columbia that we tried & it was bad. The food was…read moreokay, when it finally came out but we waited about an hour to get our food. During that time there were periods where there were 7 open tables & people waiting outside. And it wasn't because of a lack of servers. It's just ridiculously poorly managed & inefficient.

9 ROMEO members ventured out to First Watch today, and for many of us it was our first visit. We…read morequickly discovered that First Watch doesn't believe in a shortage of choices. The extensive menu made deciding what to eat almost as difficult as deciding where to go for lunch! Our group sampled quite a variety of the menu, including three Bacon Maple Croissant sandwiches, three tacos, a Pecan Chicken Salad, two different orders of pancakes, and a bowl featuring barbacoa beef, chips and eggs. Our waitress, Meleva, did a great job handling our party of nine. She managed to put together a table for us and squeeze us in so we could get started. Fortunately, the table next to us emptied about 20 minutes later, so our temporary seating arrangement worked out just fine. There was one order that got messed up, but that one really can't be blamed on the waitress. There was a little miscommunication while we were trying to figure out what I wanted. She moved on to someone else, and when she came back around, I had completely changed my mind and ordered something entirely different! So, in this case, we'll give the waitress a pass. The Food Overall, the food was good, with ratings ranging from a 7.0 to a 9.5 on the ROMEO scale. The Pecan Chicken Salad received particularly high marks. The average ROMEO rating was 8.05, which translates to approximately 4 stars on the Yelp scale. Personally, I wasn't especially impressed with my Bacon Maple Egg sandwich. The egg itself was very good--fluffy and covered with cheese. The bacon was good, there were some nice hot jalapeños, and the croissant was decent. Then came the maple syrup. I like maple syrup as much as the next guy, but putting it on a croissant sandwich just didn't work for me. In my humble opinion, maple syrup belongs on waffles or pancakes--not in a breakfast sandwich! The maple flavor just seemed to take the sandwich downhill. ROMEO Verdict Food: 8.05 / 10 Service: Very Good Menu Selection: Extensive! ROMEO Rating Range: 7.0 - 9.5 Yelp Equivalent: 4 Stars

Good experience at this near Columbia, SC location. We were seated quickly into a car and nicely…read morespacious booth, and our server was very patient with us. I had the Rustic Frittata which was even better than I expected it to be. The greens with it were just okay. Others in my party had the biscuits and gravy dish (which filled him up quicker that expected!) and another had the Trifecta with bacon and waffle, and a delicious Iced Mocha. That last dish, and accompanied warm maple syrup, prompted me to get a blueberry pancake, as I did initially want something sweet. Overall, I'm glad we came here over other options.

I'd heard this was good, so 4 of our lunch group went last Tuesday. I really had no idea of what to…read moreexpect, but based on a neighbors recommendation I sort of thought it would be like a fine little bistro with nice seating. It was a small place with really no decorations, small tables with some metal chairs, and a counter in the rear to place your orders. Nothing wrong with any of it, just not what I envisioned. The menu is very healthy, with basically chicken and Turkey sandwiches, wraps, and a vegan section. Three of us ordered the Turkey club sandwiches and one ordered the chicken wrap. The sandwiches came with a side pasta which was good. Everyone liked their food. They have canned soda and a styrofoam cup with ice. We all were satisfied with the food, but everyone said we probably wouldn't go back due to the limited menu items.

I have never had a bad experience with the food or service at Lillian's. I have been eating there…read moreabout 20 years and it is always great

(WeCo location) The…read morefood is delicious here and the staff members are really kind. I would say that the wait was a bit long but they were really busy with takeout orders. Also the place is beautiful with there being plenty of sunlight coming in (the parking lot has potential to be a nightmare if it gets really busy).

Local owned specialty shop that is new to the WeCo side of the River. A favorite spot to grab a…read moresandwich or salad during the work week or even a great option to pick up a premade dinner to enjoy at home. Each week you will find a weekly special sandwich, side, and soup -- today I opted for this time. The Chicken Bacon Brie was loaded with a generous heaping of bacon, chicken, Brie, city roots green, and a balsamic mayo, pressed between rosemary focaccia. The sandwich was a little sparse on the chicken which was also dry yet still delicious, particular the focaccia bread and balsamic mayo which really rounded out the dish. Sandwiches are served with your choice of side, we elected for the Eggplant Orzo. Staff is very friendly and always available to offer recommendations if you are struggling to pick behind the tasty options. Bright open kitchen with a few outdoor tables and best of all there is plenty of free parking .

This little place is amazing!! The waitstaff is personable and efficient! The chicken strips did…read morenot disappoint!! All I can say is YUMMM!! We will definitely be back!!

The food was ok. Nothing truely special or stood out. The best thing we ordered is chicken salad…read moreappetizer, but, the name of it smoked chicken salad and I was not able to taste the smoked aspect of it. The service seemed to be inconsistent, with some tables having excellent service while other tables were not attended to at all. This restaurant has a lot of Christian decor and mini bibles on all tables. The environment seemed dull and lacking energy. This would not be a recommend place from me.

Went here today with friends. First time for them and we were immediately seated in a booth, drinks…read moreordered and waitress answered questions and gave her recommendations. Our friends ordered a small onion ring for the table to start. I must say they were great. The onion did not pull out at all from the batter. Very hot and probably among the best I've had. I ordered the Mama Henry Burger with no tomato and crispy wing chips. My wife ordered the Philly Cheese Steak and Tots while our friends ordered the Fried Chicken sandwich with crispy wing chips and the Club Sandwich with Medium wing Chips. We all agreed that the wing chips were some of the best we've had. Perfectly done. My burger was very good. Fresh lettuced, red onion, cheddar cheese/bacon and on a nice bun. I'd order it again! My wife's Philly cheese steak was also very good. We all liked the meal. We had to ask about the home made ice cream. I'd been here once before and had a hard time believing they really make their ice cream here at the restaurant. They had (I think) 18 flavors. The waitress brought three of us a couple of small spoon samples to try out the flavors. We ended up each getting a scoop in a small bowl and it was excellent. I don't think I can resist not getting the ice cream when I go back here. And she did confirm that Mama Henry does make the ice cream at the restaurant. We were all pleased with everything! Great service, food and atmosphere. Definitely will go back.

Mama Henry's Restaurant - A great find!…read more Our ROMEO group of nine went to Mama Henry's today for the first time. None of us had ever been here before--or, for that matter, even heard of it. Since last week was our 200th restaurant we've visited, which we celebrated at Hall's, I figured we'd go in the opposite direction for today's luncheon and try a good old-fashioned local home-cooking establishment. I had seen a review of Mama Henry's a couple of weeks ago, and it piqued my interest. We arrived around 11:15, and our waitress, Mahkinzey, set us up in the back area by pulling several tables together. She took our drink orders and gave us some recommendations. When asked what she would recommend, she said the 16-hour pot roast was great, along with all of the burgers. She also recommended the catfish Po'Boy and another dish, and then told us to check out their homemade ice cream. Of course, we never order dessert at lunch! The menu is extensive, and we had quite an assortment of orders: two roast beef dinners with mashed potatoes and vegetables, two open-faced roast beef sandwiches, two different types of hot dogs, a Philly cheesesteak, a club sandwich, and a Mama Henry Burger with some great home fries. There was plenty of conversation about how great the menu looked, along with some discussion about what a trip it was to get here from Northeast Columbia. But just like last week... when the food was brought to the table, the talking stopped and the eating began! Mahkinzey was an excellent waitress. She brought extra ice for the iced tea, kept an eye on our table, and did a great job keeping everyone's drinks filled. When we finished our meals, she brought out the extensive list of homemade ice cream flavors and told us we could sample them. Now picture this: nine ROMEO guys who NEVER order dessert suddenly piling up around the front ice cream counter. We were checking out the flavors like kids at the ice cream shop. One member announced, "I just can't order the ice cream." He had worked out that morning and apparently still had some willpower left. He watched as eight of us returned to the table with a scoop of ice cream. Between us, we had sampled about five different flavors. The comments started flying about how good the ice cream was. Well, apparently the peer pressure--or perhaps the ice cream--was too much. Our workout-conscious ROMEO finally stepped up his game, went back to the counter, and ordered a scoop himself...He didn't regret it When it was time for the official ROMEO rating, and we already knew this one was going to be good. What we didn't expect was just how good. Mama Henry's received a 9.71 out of 10, which tied the rating we gave Hall's just one week ago for our 200th restaurant celebration. Not too shabby! This is the highest rating we've given any restaurant before (tied with Hall's) But here's the kicker: Mama Henry's cost us about half of what we paid at Hall's--and that included ice cream! For a group that visits a different restaurant almost every Tuesday, finding a place this good that none of us had even heard of is a pretty special discovery. Mama Henry's is a true hidden gem, and apparently, a place where ROMEO can be persuaded to eat dessert.

As a mixed race woman, I notice everything and tread very carefully on racial issues as EVERYONE is…read moreentitled to their own opinions, and feelings, but gosh, here at The Other Store?! I should've really gone to the other store The food is EXCELLENT(hence the 3 stars)! The service is normally ok, as my first visit the owner gave us a run down of the history and invited us back during lunch hour, so of course we honored the invite. I'm intrigued by old stores, but don't try to treat me as though we're back in the day. The men (customers and staff) were okay or at least kept it respectful, but it only took one old lady to walk in and turn the vibe out. She kept staring at us like we had just crossed some boundaries, and the treatment from a few staff members shifted towards those of color, like "yeah whites only". I should've walked out at that instant, but it was just another creature's "attitude" at this point. Unfazed, I waited in line to order, but the old lady kept staring like I was to disappear. The order taker noticed her and proceeded to go around me and took the color-bothered lady's order. WOOOOW, not just attitude but action, I thought. But I wanted my hotdogs and cake so I waited as I made mental notes of the past, the present, and the future. BUT!, when I did get to place my order and paid for it, they said, "he didn't charge you enough", like wait, what? you GAVE me something? NO. I bought this at NO discount. For a hotdog, a thin pickle slice, and chips at 3.95each (which is kid's combo) and 3 cakes at 3.50 each. I paid 20.38., twenty dollars and thirty-eight cents. Like wtf.. how much more do I need to pay for 2 hotdogs and 3 small slices of cake? At this point, I knew it would be my last time supporting this place. It is I, and only I, who chooses who and what I support and THE OTHER STORE is not something I will continue to support as long as they indulge and support such customers' unacceptable behaviors. No hard feelings here, but if you want to serve and respect a "certain people", please put the sign back up and stop accepting OUR support of YOUR establishment. It is 2026, not 1926. -TO EACH HIS OWN

Food is great and fresh. Cakes and cookies are homemade. Best for carry out. Not much seating,…read morebut the do have a couple of tables on their deck.