A friendly and clean place with great coffee and muffins…read more Thus far I have loved both their drip coffee and their espresso drinks. They offer heavy cream as an option (a luxury in which I occasionally indulge) and the cortado that I had there today was as good as any I've had anywhere. Their pastries are both good and varied and they have several gluten-free options for those who shun the gluten. This place is on my "must do" list for all future trips through Columbia.

I picked up the pesto pasta salad to-go, and it was perfection!! Great atmosphere, and delicious…read morecookies!

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.

What a cool place! It's a bit hidden down the street from the square, but well worth the slight…read moredetour. As you enter B.A.D. you'll pop right in front of the doughnut case. There you'll find some, not a lot, of delicious baked goods. It's more about the building of rather than the doughnuts themselves. You choose a base doughnut as your foundation then you go nuts with the toppings. And toppings there are. Creamy, gooey, crunchy, some healthy looking, some healthy sounding, something for everyone. In this case the everyone were two of my grandchildren and did they ever go at it! One chose a powdered doughnut as their foundation and the other a glazed. They spent, it seems, like 5 minutes each choosing and directing the pile that was put on top. Both masterpieces in their own right. While they were chomping on these concoctions, my daughter and I were discussing how we would have attacked. First of all, we wouldn't have chosen a wimpy doughnut for the base. We would have gone all in with a Cinnamon roll. Those suckers are the size of plates! What a ground floor. Top it with apples, apple butter and caramel drizzle and you've got a caramel apple cinnamon work of art! Now we're talking. Try it for yourself. After all it's only like a billion calories. Quick Tip: The doughnuts are shaped as triangles. You can always tell yourself that you're teaching the kids trigonometry.

I was just looking for a donut! What I found was an amazing place to take a much needed break,…read morepleasant conversation, music that sparked my imagination and tasty comfort food. I had the apple fritter and Kasekrainer bratwurst and a great cup of coffee. My tastebuds were happy; every bite was a pleasure. Violet, my server, was knowledgeable about the menu and offered creative suggestions for building your own donut which I found intriguing as I watched her attend other customers. All in all a warming experience to bring a stressful week to a close.

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.

My friend & I could not resist popping into Savarino's -- its red brick two-storied exterior was…read morefar too interesting to resist. It's a humble little shop inside, but everything on the shelves appeared to be unquestionably authentic. Fresh pasta & sauces, balsamic vinegar, infused olive oils... Shops like these are a rare gem in the states, let alone Middle Tennessee! Originally propelled by curiosity to enter the store and not planning on purchasing anything, the baked goods became a nonnegotiable upon seeing them. We snagged a lobster tail filled with lemon whipped cream & a slice of carrot cake and rushed out to a picnic table to dig in! The lobster tail is the stuff of poems: The pastry was audibly crisp and flakey, and the inside was busting with a lightly citrusy lemon creme -- it tasted like a Spring day; like Easter egg hunting and lawn clippings and chicks hatching. I cannot wait to return and try a sandwich and a freshly filled cannoli!

Savarino's is a hidden gem tucked away on a back road. Honestly I pulled up to this bakery and it…read moredidn't even look open or in business. I stopped in and felt like I time traveled to New Jersey which made me feel like I have a piece of home in TN now. They had authentic pastries that most Tennesseans probably have never heard of before. Classic options like Sfogliatella, black and whites, cannolis, rainbow cookies. A lot of good homemade options. They also have frozen meals that have prepped. I'd be curious to see how the sandwiches are as well. If you are from the north east and miss the bakeries back home this may be the only thing close in middle TN. Must try!

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!!

Had a great experience tonight with my family! We got some penne and Alfredo pastas as well as soup…read more& sandwiches. It was all very good and for a group of 7 all getting entrees the price was around 100 dollars. Our server was very sweet and attentive all around it was a great meal. Will definitely come again !

Great service, great food, never get tired of their soups and they have a great dessert counter.read more

With an impressive 4.77 rating across all user-driven platforms online (108 total votes and…read morecounting), you would imagine Fresh Donuts would live up to the hype. On paper - actually on an Excel spreadsheet I created - those scores rank them as the third best donuts in Middle Tennessee! Having now eaten at the entire top 25 donut spots, I can provide my impartial review. I found this tiny, unassuming shop in a strip mall with no sign. Unlabeled with a lackluster, no-frills interior, you'll find the secret store adjacent to a Fantastic Sam's southwest of downtown Columbia. In the first few bites, I realized that the donuts at Fresh Donuts were shockingly mediocre for such lofty ratings. But you must consider that a Columbia 4.77 isn't a Nashville 4.77. In a smaller town with fewer bakery options, ratings are always going to be skewed higher. That's true throughout the country. To pull off a 4.77 in Nashville is nearly impossible unless you have a really special product that distinguishes itself among some serious competition! So you must temper your expectations in a town of fewer than 50,000. The maple frosted donut here, my favorite donut flavor, wasn't bad. But it struck me as average and unremarkable. The cinnamon twist wasn't as light and airy as some of the exemplary versions you'll find in Nashville, and the cinnamon was nearly undetectable. While the donuts were fresh even in the late afternoon with a dwindling supply, which is impressive and lives up to the name Fresh Donuts, I wouldn't make this a destination for Nashvillians who are thinking of driving an hour down to Columbia. If you happen to be in Columbia, yes, this is a good stop for donuts. But don't make a road trip out of it just to sample what are allegedly the third-best donuts in the region. They simply aren't what the ratings imply, and I made the trip so you wouldn't have to.

Vefy friendly and great donuts. I think someone was malicious marking it as closed. Good price…read moreand stays busy