Cool Beans Coffee Company

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Cute little hole in the wall coffee shop. You have to go upstairs to access cool beans but the place feels very cozy. I got the honey oat latte and the breakfest croissant. Good little breakfest before a long day. read more

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A fun local coffee shop near campus. Be sure to go upstairs as there is a different coffee shop downstairs. If taking the coffee to go make sure you say that as they use real coffee mugs for coffee there. They have all kinds of fun coffees and the barista was so helpful sharing which options were fan favorites . read more

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Came in here, Monday morning literally had no wait to order and the barista even made me up something special. Honestly, when I go to a coffee place, I'm just looking for fast service and if it tastes good and this place certainly dit both so definitely would recommend read more

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Cool Beans is a really "cool" coffee shop, I loved it! It was very old-fashioned, but timeless at the same time. The coffee was really good, and I wish that I wasn't watching my weight because the food items looked absolutely delicious! I'll have to come back and try one some time soon. I wish that I had more to say but there's not much more to add.... 5/5, would recommend, great coffee experience! read more

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Amanda M.

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I was very confused when I first entered the building since there are two shops. The downstairs shop was having a baby shower so naturally I went up then found the sign on the wall. This is a funky spot that is directly across from the USC campus where I was. I had coffee already so I went with a vanilla rose Italian soda. I was pleased to see they had Monin syrups. They had so many options so it would be great for people that like more customization. I will say they were a little busy and the space is very tight. The baristas were a little short with people who did not move aside or did not pick up their orders right away. I did like that they featured local artists in the shop. Would recommend for one thing different. read more

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Candace L.

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Great coffee house near the campus, we stopped in pretty close to closing because we'd had a long day and I was in need of a reup on my coffee shop exploration of the Columbia area. I had the Irishman with oat milk, delish! Very large menu, great service! Loved the cozy vibes in here. read more

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Chris G.

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When I go to coffee shops I always order a plain latte (hot or cold). I do this to determine how well the coffee is made without being filled with sugary syrups. I came to Cool Beans Coffee Company and immediately thought this is a really neat location and spot. Love the aesthetic of the inside. I spoke with a younger man and asked if I could have an iced latte. I proceeded to ask where they source their beans from and he responded with "good question" and never tried asking the other two coworkers he had right next to him but continued to make my latte. After he finished my latte, I took a sip and was disgusted. This is one of the worst latte's I've ever had in my entire life (this is no exaggeration). I've had bad coffee before, but this tops all of them. Absolutely terrible. How are you going to work at a coffee shop and firstly not know where you source your beans from, secondly not take the time to practice pouring a decent shot of espresso, and thirdly not bother to ask their coworkers to answer my question. Whoever the owner is of this coffee shop, forgive me, but they do not care for their customers. Good coffee is served when an owner shows love and care for their product. I will never be coming here again and will be advising others to avoid this place as well. Thanks. read more

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David D.

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1 year ago

The "Perfect Man" latte was as cozy as a warm log fire on a cold winter day with just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it.

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Daniella S.

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I think this is the weakest cup of coffee I have yet ordered in my life. I am not exaggerating. I got the dark roast with cream and it tastes like hot water. Service was not personable either. read more

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Morgan H.

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I've been here 3 times now, and it is so good! I love their coffee, especially their lattes! The pumpkin bread was super good, but even better was their daily soup, which was tomato soup. It was so good, and I loved the focaccia bread it came with. The inside is so comfy and warm, it is a great study spot indeed. read more

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Connor A.

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Went here on a Monday in July, not packed at all. Staff were very friendly and helpful! The food was great and service was quick. I'd go back here everyday if I was a local. Perfect place to relax/study/work or just hangout. read more

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Charity G.

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2 years ago

This is a cozy spot for a long chat and a cup of coffee. The coffee was a little sweet for my taste but I thought the coffee options are interesting and worth trying. read more

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Della L.

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Early morning coffee is always a mess for me and my partner and we decided to try out a new spot. Cool beans is definitely unique, it's an older house with an old house feel but really cute if that's your type of thing. It appears to be more of a college spot with little nooks to study. There's nice paintings on the wall which appeared to be done by local artist. The coffee was pretty nice and there are two levels to this establishment I'm not sure if they're two different entities but upstairs has more gourmet type coffee's and savory breakfast sandwiches. The coffee was pretty decent and the scones were amazing. read more

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Daren A.

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My go to. Coffee is amazing with a good variety (I need more Cinnamon Vanilla in my life) and great sandwiches. Vegan options available but non-vegan too. Relaxing/chill place to sit. Lots of people knocking out homework, but great convos too. The atmosphere is good. I would love here if I could. read more

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Natalie M.

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Cool beans is amazing! Hot or cold! Lots of iced drinks this summer, walk right up between seven am and two P.M. daily. Try ordering online in advance online. I ordered a prepaid brunch the night before and when I got there in the morning itwas ready right on time. Plus I received a text from the toast app, letting me know that it was ready.. delicious! Everyone in town knows, Jack, Steph, and Charlie make a great crew for fantastic fresh food and top notch, Customer satisfaction. Dogs are welcome outside. And there's a bowl for dogs. This is a great summer visit for your dog walk along the Susquehanna River boardwalk and to the Turtle Snactuary small beach for our local sea turtles. Check out mooch the crane on the pier, if you come without your pooch. The white crane may let folks within about 30 feet so that you can get an excellent photo. Also look for the bald eagles flying overhead. Cool beans! Get a turkey pesto sandwich for the road. Order it to go with your brunch, just eat it later, that's the ticket! read more

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Cathy M.

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Great place on USC's campus for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The iced latte with oat milk was very good as was the hot mocha. Highly recommend read more

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Casey M.

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The place has potential with a nice variety of seating and places for working. However, I've given this place a few chances and every time I encounter staff that is rude and that makes degrading comments. The signs on the walls about policies don't have a good vibe/tone and state common courtesy so in my opinion, unnecessary. Lastly, the price is too much for the size cups they give compared to other coffee shops I've gone to. And, the milk in my lattes each time has tasted so sweet even when I ask for unsweetened. Finally giving up on this place. read more

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Jamie L.

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When I walked up I didn't get any kind of welcoming or smile from the girl at the register, she was very off putting and made it seem like a chore to take my order. The other girl there making the food was extremely nice. Food and coffee was alright. Definitely not anything to make me come back for with the rude worker! read more

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John N.

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the vegan hot chocolate wasn't mixed at all, so it was like hot milk and chalky clumps of unsweetened cocoa and nothing else. She also only filled my cup halfway which is ridiculous because I paid $5 for a hot cocoa and got only three sips. The only reason I'm not leaving a one star review is because the portobello mushroom wrap is always consistently good but I've rarely had a drink here that wasn't a complete rip off read more

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Mischa J.

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A very cool and awesome place to relax and have a great coffee. Very cozy and chill little spot. read more

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Lani R.

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My first time checking out Cool Beans and I can say that it seems like a pretty cool little spot. I was a little confused pulling in because there is another business in the same building but just walk in and go upstairs and you'll find cool beans! I got an americano with two shots and a bacon and cheese croissant because DUH bacon. I'm pretty sure I can hear colors now that my drink has kicked in The staff was very nice and welcoming and the spot was clean and neat. I'll def be visiting again ! read more

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Sarah W.

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Such wonderful polite people with great lattes. Small little areas to have conversations or study. read more

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Matthew O.

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TRex bowl was the perfect serving, bacon was amazing. Plenty of tables to sit and do work with nice staff. Great coffee shop

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JJ K.

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small hidden coffee gem in columbia, cozy ambiance, good service and the best price you're gonna find for a great cup of coffee

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Andrea S.

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Visited this coffee shop while driving through town and absolutely loved the vibe. Looks like the perfect spot for college kids to study, talk and enjoy a creative drink. The barista seemed to be helpful. I overheard her recommending a latte, which sounded great so I figured I'd have a try. Loved it - it was exactly what I was looking for. I bumped off a star because they could make the ordering process a little easier by making the menu more accessible to those in line. My mom did not enjoy her cafe au lait but I think it was more of an ordering/lack of menu review mishap rather than a quality issue. Anyway, I would definitely be back when in town. read more

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Riley M.

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2 years ago

Felt very unwelcome. Rude service and cold coffee. Unwelcoming signs throughout, would not recommend

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Reilly K.

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I love this place! As a student it is great for weekend study sessions because of how close it is to UofSC campus. The food is great for a easy breakfast/lunch and the coffee is delicious. Lots of different types of drinks both iced and hot. I love this place and I'll keep coming here. read more

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Lindsay M.

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I really like the atmosphere, but the food and coffee leaves much to be desired. I don't get food here from the upstairs anymore as it's usually stale. The downstairs has good food. read more

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Elsa D.

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My favorite coffee shop on campus. Delicious meals, snacks, desserts, and a huge selection of coffee drinks. The staff is always there to make your drink just the way you like it, and there are plenty of places to sit and talk or study. The place is cozy and charming and I miss not living next door to it anymore. Definitely worth a stop by. P.S. something that may be confusing for new customers: it's a house converted to coffee shop. Downstairs straight back is some other kitchen/cafe that has odd hours, I'm not really sure what's going on there - the ordering area for Cool Beans is upstairs! You'll see the stairs just as you walk in the door. read more

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Collin H.

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This is one of my Favorite coffee shops in the Columbia/USC area. I have had great customer service during each visit. The place has a nice, comfy vibe, even though it is tight when waiting for food. They have a great selection of drinks, pastries, and food. Haven't tried the sandwiches yet, but my personal favorite drink is between the Honey + Oats and the Max Daddy. Will definitely be back for future visits. read more

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Esther M.

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I love Cool Beans! I have been coming for years now because of the great coffee and food. Kudos to Kitty and her team

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Connie L.

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We were in Columbia for the first time for a wedding and needed a yummy brunch place! After going to two other places that had an hour plus wait, we ended up here. Sadly they had run out of bagels on a Sunday morning except for ONE. Luckily I snagged it and got the jalapeño bagel with egg, bacon, provolone and onion fig jam. The jam was delicious! BF got the sausage egg cheese but he had to sadly get it on wheat bread. He was disappointed. There is also one bathroom for the entire place which was an inconvenience. read more

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Paris K.

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Love the atmosphere, I keep coming back for the Luna lattes, it's a special fall drink. Marshmallow and praline in a latte is the best idea ever, absolutely amazing! read more

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Amanda B.

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Literally fuck this place. They towed my car while I was in their establishment. I called them and they were so rude saying I wasn't in the building and I was. Don't go here unless you want your car towed. Shit is ridiculous. read more

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Frank A.

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This place has great coffee, food, and workers. Early this year before the outbreak happened, my partner and I would come for coffee breaks once a week. Sharing some flavored coffee drinks like the Fantasia and their special with the marshmallow-praline along with a slice of coffee or kahlua cake while we chat about our days is going to be a treasured memory of mine. If I haven't won you over to trying this place yet, let me tell you about this one sandwich the Bacon & Blues. Their paninis are served on focaccia which is pretty fresh (I forgot to check if they actually make it there) and it can be some of the best bread you've had. It's served with bacon, spinach, and blue cheese. This is pretty standard but they also add blueberry lavender jam. It takes the sweet saltiness of it and brings it to a new level. You have to try it. read more

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David M.

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Another move in day weekend and Cool Beans once again is our "go to" place at least once while in town. Creative, fresh and varied sandwich options continue to be "on point" with a variety of coffee, tea and other beverages to enjoy. Service is always pleasant and with a smile. There will be a little wait, but it is with it. read more

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Nathan C.

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Really nice cafe, good place to study, and awesome coffee. Try the specials that they write on the board, they're usually really interesting and great! I recently tried a double shot of their seasonal pumpkin spice roast coffee with almond milk and it was very good. Also recommend their chai and food. read more

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Just had the most delectable lavender lemonade here and I had to get on and let everyone know

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Jordan B.

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Cool Beans Coffee Company is a cute little house that sits off of the campus of USC that has been converted into a cute little coffee shop on the inside. It really reminds me of Fairgrounds Coffee in Norfolk (https://www.yelp.com/biz/fair-grounds-norfolk-2) that has the same concept. I stopped here on two different occasions to get a cup of iced coffee and a slice of cake. The coffee was pretty tasty, and both the coconut and chocolate layer cakes were to die for. Service here was also friendly and helpful on both occasions. Another cool feature of this place is their giant map of the world with two different kinds of stickers. There were circles to mark where you're visiting from (I put mine on Norfolk, VA) and shiny stars to place on another place you would like to visit or where you want to be (I put mine on Oahu, Hawaii). *Fingers crossed for a trip to Hawaii in 2017* lol Overall this is a cool place for USC students and really anyone in Columbia to patronize. read more

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1217 College St
Columbia, SC 29201
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(803) 779-4277
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http://coolbeanscolumbia.com

Hours

What time does Cool Beans Coffee Company open?

Cool Beans Coffee Company opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Cool Beans Coffee Company opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cool Beans Coffee Company close?

Cool Beans Coffee Company closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company take credit cards?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have catering options?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company does have catering options.

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company serve alcohol?

No, Cool Beans Coffee Company does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company allow dogs?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company allows dogs.

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have TVs?

No, Cool Beans Coffee Company does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have bike parking?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company has bike parking.

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have outdoor seating?

No, Cool Beans Coffee Company does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have parking?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Cool Beans Coffee Company have free WiFi?

Yes, Cool Beans Coffee Company has free WiFi.

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4.5(226 reviews)

0.7 mi

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!

Stopped here after a day at the zoo. My husband, kids, and I wanted a small sweet treat so we split…read morea 2 scoop bowl of chocolate and cookie chunk ice cream. It was very smooth and creamy. None of the flavors are super unique at this spot, but the ones they do have are good quality! We grabbed a seat on the bench outside and enjoyed our dessert!

A toast to good ice cream and fun times with my kiddos.

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Nibl Dessert and Cafe

4.5(15 reviews)

0.4 mi

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 !