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    Curiosity Coffee Bar

    4.3 (111 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for working
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Latte at Curiosity Coffee Bar, Columbia
    Bruce K.

    Finding myself back in Columbia in the early morning, I asked Yelp for the best coffee bar and landed here. As I pulled in, I thought "This looks familiar" and so I realized that I needed to update my review. Curiosity is still five stars and better that I was able to enjoy it with Mrs. K. this morning. A latte for her that she declared "Perfect" and a cortado for me that was also absolutely excellent. And since we were not ready for a full breakfast, a plate of their bread and jam which today was a strawberry habanero jam that did have just a little bit of a kick. We spent an hour or so here before heading out to explore the Saturday morning Soda City Market. A delightful coffee shop! [Review 2184 of 2024 - 1157 in South Carolina - 23202 overall]

    Lauren G.

    Cute ambience! Coffee was delicious! My fav was the cortado and the bagel and blueberry muffin was delish

    Cinni-Vanilli Latte
    Anna H.

    Best coffee shop in Columbia. Friendly people, good coffee, and gluten free breakfast sandwiches!

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    Allie G.

    We visited Curiosity Coffee Bar on a (late) Sunday morning and found it moderately busy. The interior had an eclectic vibe, with exposed brick walls, music-themed decor, and colorful wall art. They also had an outdoor seating area, but we stayed indoors to escape the heat. I'd already had my coffee that day, so I ordered the Summer Guava Spritz and an Avocado Toast on sourdough bread (the other option was on a bagel). Service was reasonably quick. The Summer Guava Spritz was refreshing, but not super memorable. I'd love to try the signature coffee drinks in the future, which sounded amazing - like the Blueberry Crumble Latte and Blackberry Jam Latte. The Avocado Toast was very standard - not unlike something you can make at home, but still tasty. Overall, we liked this place - will return to try more!

    John E.

    Arts festival weekend in March. curiosity was one of the hosting restaurants. We got a couple of fresh brewed beverages and sat out on the covered and open air patio. The atmosphere is great and the decor adds to coversation. The coffee was great and the services was equally good!

    Dirty Apple Chai & Blueberry jam on sourdough
    Lisa F.

    An absolute gem in Columbia with such a variety of meal options, sweet treats and so much more. The service is always friendly and fast too. Today we had the Dirty Apple Chai, a Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Blueberry lemon jam on sour dough. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my new favorite. The toast was delicious. My favorite thing about today's visit is how cozy the atmosphere is and the WuTang sign in the window. We all know that WuTang is Forever!!!

    Jacob And Mary P.

    An absolute gem! From the delicious and unique food options to the beautifully crafted coffee, this place is an easy winner for the top 5 of Columbia's coffee scene. Beyond the fantastic menu, the staff is incredibly nice. The person who took our order was so patient, giving us all the time we needed to navigate the tempting menu. Plus, they've got a delightful selection of cute knick-knacks and stickers that make the visit even more fun.

    Journal
    Crystal M.

    Super cute cafe. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor even on a Saturday afternoon. I got an iced dirty chai and it was honestly one of the best I've had. Dirty chai's are either great or horrible and I feel so often places miss the mark. This one was perfect. Everyone there was so nice, the guy who took our order was so patient as we took forever staring at the menu. They also have a bunch of cute knick knacks and stickers! I got an awesome new journal for work.

    Egg and cheese bagel with side of home fries
    Ophelia M.

    Love this eclectic spot! Came here to enjoy some coffee and breakfast while getting some work done and glad this spot was recommended to me. I ordered their turtle latte, which was a combination of caramel, chocolate, espresso, and almond milk (the almond milk was at my request). It was a solid beverage served in a fun/different cup. For my breakfast I got the egg and cheese bagel with a side of their home fries. I was able to choose either the everything bagel or a plain bagel. I opted for plain. The cheese was cheddar and made for a delicious breakfast sandwich! The home fries I was less enthusiastic about. They were flavorful and the spice was good--but were cooked a little too al dente for my taste. They have some tables outdoors if you'd like to enjoy the sunshine with your coffee. I opted for a spot by the window with a luscious green plant as my coffee companion. A great place for coffee, bites, and to get a little work done. Get to it!

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    Jamie C.

    Personally when I go to a coffee hpuse I look for efficiency and taste. I came here Friday morning waited in line for 10 minutes ordered my one drink and waiting another 6-7 minutes for that... I also got a peanut butter cup and a coffee cake. My drink order was mocha latte add peppermint. No peppermint was added but no biggie. Now the sweets were just awful. Never had such a dry cake. I dipped it in the drink and still struggled to swallow it. For the price I am not sure we can expect better. So ‍ at least everything inside seemed very progressive, especially for South Carolina. I feel pretty confident that everything in the shop was ethically sourced. They do allow dogs which was interesting.

    Mushroom Melt
    Kristin P.

    Of the beaten path Coffee shop serving up your standard coffees and great bites. I particularly like the vegetarian options, such as the fancy mushroom melt ordered during this trip. Baristas are always welcoming and informative of menu offerings. Be sure to ask about off menu options as staff will be the first to share that the menu board is too small to list all of their daily offerings. The interior has a garage esq feel with walls adorned with local art flare. Great place to study or to have a first date.

    Danielle W.

    We told the barista it was our first time, zero help. Got our orders wrong. Coffee was watered down. All around terrible experience. Won't be back ever

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    Great vibe at this small coffee shop on Main Street. Inside and outside seating. Coffee (and beer) and bagels from NYC. Glad we dis

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    Great pour over before hitting the Riverfront Park trail. Highly recommend the coffee. The staff was also super friendly and knowledgeable

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    Great coffee, nice vibe, great assortment of freshly baked goods, excellent service! A must visit!

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    This is what a neighborhood coffee bar is supposed to be. Unique vibe, great service, and superior taste.

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    Cool little eclectic place with friendly staff and customers. Inside and outside seating and pet friendly.

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