The coffee here is not for beginners or lightweights. It is strong with a caffeine punch that will leave you buzzing for hours. Classic college town coffee spot. Dark vibe, male baristas who take their coffee seriously. Tables are occupied by students with their laptops escaping the confinements of their dorm rooms. Packed with students ready for their next fix. Parking is typically a challenge in this part of Five Points. Arrive with patience. read more

Customer Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Affordability: 5 Location: 5 We visited Drip coffee in Columbia, SC a few weeks ago, as we've heard they offer exceptional coffees. This coffee shop is within walking distance from the Five Points Fountain, and there is plenty of metered street parking within walking distance. We decided to grab 1 house blend hot coffee and 1 nitro cold brew coffee to go. The staff was very friendly and helpful with us, as this was our first experience with this coffee shop. The price was very affordable, and we can see why it's so popular with many of the college students. read more

Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This coffee shop has lots of seating and stools along the counter. Unique coffees as well as traditional favorites. Ordered a habanero honey latte. My latte was perfect! Great spot in 5 Points! read more

Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Every time I make the 1000 mile trek to Columbia I make sure I stop by. This weekend was no different! Simple Peru pour off coffee that was absolutely delicious. If you're in the area definitely stop by. Grab coffee, pastries, sandwiches or desserts. Everything looks amazing read more

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Drip is one of those spots that blends energy and comfort. Right near the USC campus, it's usually busy with people studying or catching up with friends but it never feels too loud or chaotic. It's a great spot to get some work done or meet up for a casual chat. The menu is solid with plenty of options. I had a honey vanilla latte and it was very good! The scones are also a highlight, they usually have different flavors to choose from and all are very tasty. Whether you're working, chatting, or just passing through, Drip has the kind of vibe that makes you want to stay a while. read more

Anytime I'm in Columbia I visit drip. They're pretty reliable and consistent. I always get a white chocolate latte and some form of pastry. As you can see in the image the drink definitely needed a good stir before i drank it, which I don't mind doing. It was a little weak today, it either needed more espresso or more sweetener or maybe less milk. The pastry was very good provided that it was a mix of 3 very different flavors. But it was a great mix! The peppermint and white chocolate belnded perfectly and the almond was a a good hint of extra flavor in there. I'll always come back here but today wasn't their best. read more

Drip - Peppermint white chocolate almond muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Finally got to try out Drip, and it was worth the hype! On a Sunday morning, the line to order was out the door. I downloaded their app to look at the menu while I waited, but it was missing a ton of items compared to the one on their website. The interior was cozy, with lots of art on the walls and an additional room of seating in the back. I ordered an Iced Honey Habanero Latte and Brie & Apricot Jam Sandwich at the counter, and was given a number to take back to my table. Service wasn't the fastest, but they were very much slammed. The Iced Honey Habanero Latte was very tasty. I was glad I got an extra shot of espresso in it, because it wouldn't have been strong enough without it. I could still taste the honey flavor though, and the slight kick from the habanero. The Brie & Apricot Jam Sandwich was awesome! It's usually made with fig jam instead, but they had run out. The brie was so melty, the flavors went together perfectly, and I loved the toasted cranberry walnut bread. Overall, a great coffee shop for when you're not in a rush. Would return to try more items! read more

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This is a very busy place on a Saturday (we went around 1pm). My sister ordered an oat milk cortado, a lemon blueberry vegan scone, and a vegan breakfast sandwich. My mom and I both chose the regular breakfast sandwich (egg and white cheddar with honey). I also got two white cheddar peppercorn scones to go. The scones are all absolutely delicious! My sister approved of the vegan breakfast sandwich, and the portion was very generous. read more

Drip - Oat milk cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Popular! Long lines at places like this are ALWAYS promising IMHO. I wasn't disappointed! The egg and mozzarella biscuit was savory and flavor packed. The large house coffee was a pour over, and rich in aroma. Distinct notes of fresh roasted beans and acidity. Indoor - table and bar seats available, outdoor seating is dog friendly. Inside feel was record store meets coffee shop with a kitchen. Very hip and obviously popular. Was not disappointed! Value was on par for quality and quantity of food which is good. Not cheap but neither is overall experience. Would absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for a unique breakfast place. read more

Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Great little coffee spot in 5 points. Very friendly staff and fair prices. We went both days we were in town!

Probably one of the best coffees I've had lately! Honey vanilla latte is delicious. I might need to stop by every time I come up to Columbia. Very cute spot and lots of places to walk around to. Staff were very friendly and upbeat. Everyone was smiling and seems to enjoy working there. read more

Such a cool place with amazing coffee AND food! The wait was out the door and worth it. I couldn't believe the coffee was under $5 for a large! Highly recommend the smoked caramel drink & Bre/fig sandwich. The pork belly sandwich biscuit was small and only had one slice of pork, which was good but underwhelming. read more

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I was told that Drip was IT, THE SPOT, A MUST! My first attempt to grab a cold brew from here was a fail, as it was a busy morning and the line was literally out the door. I had no time to wait and decided to check out a different place. When I finally did get my cold brew, it was just an okay experience. A good cup of brew, but certainly not worth the wait. It was a another busy day. Looks like a great place to meet with friends, grab a bite, or get some work/reading done. I will have to give it another shot if/when I'm in Columbia again. Parking is not great here. If no luck in the parking spaces on the street, then try the end of the street. There's a parking lot. I didn't see any signs restricting parking. read more

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delicious hot chocolate and cute decorations! great place to stop by at five points. love it! read more

Drip - hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

YUM! I can't wait to be back in Columbia just to go to Drip. The service was very accommodating and helpful when deciding what to order. The menu was unique but not overwhelming. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk and a bagel breakfast sandwich. Their bagels are UNIQUE. Definitely homemade. They're more crunchy than the fluffy bagel you'd expect, but I actually liked it! The chai was THE BEST I've had. (I usually get coffee, but wanted to try something different!) I can't wait to go back! read more

Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This is such a cool place! When I walked in, I felt like I was transported back in time, and I mean that in the best way possible! The ambiance was straight out of a 1970s or 80s movie, and the staff was very friendly and helpful as well. It wasn't the greatest bagel and coffee I've ever had, but it wasn't very expensive so it doesn't really matter. I would 10/10 recommend Drip Coffee, and I'd like to come back with friends soon! read more

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This spot is the place to get a cup of coffee/tea! It's in Five Points, a cute, young part of town with boutiques, bars, and restaurants. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a record store connected on one side. read more

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Drip is my favorite coffee shop of all time. From catching up with friends, to long study sessions, their space fits all types of activities. As for their coffee, it is worth every penny! And their food is served fresh & with a kind demeanor from the staff. My favorite items from them are the impossible burger, turmeric ginger latte, & that matcha lemonade. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

Drip - Vanilla Bourbon Latte (Hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We stopped in Drip a couple times when in town. Our go to was their iced Bourbon Vanilla Oat latte. Service was always fast and friendly! read more

Drip - Vanilla bourbon iced oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Funky 90s vibe there are vinyl records in the back and fun art in the wall. There's even a coffee bar to hang out and chat up the baristas. Plenty of places to hang out and great coffee! read more

I drove an hour to try the coffee today. I got a café mocha. It was fantastic. I actually ended up getting two. Great atmosphere great service thank you ! read more

Slowest service ever! OMG...waited almost 20 minutes for a biscuit sandwich that was barely decent... Coffee was served barely warm so I ordered it a second time and waited forever for that... read more

Wonderful coffee shop w/ an assortment different varietals and roasts, creative and tasty sandwiches, jamming music, a friendly staff, and good vibes all around. read more

The menu is unimpressive, pricey for the amount and base coffee tasted bitter. The person making all the drinks was quite busy and the prep area looked unclean/messy.... The lavender matcha lemonade was over powered by the lemonade. Definitely felt like we could've spent our $17 somewhere else read more

Funky and cozy atmosphere, delicious food and coffee! Service was good and barista was kind. read more

Drip - Delicious pesto/egg breakfast sandwich and caramel vanilla latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This place is great for studying and some of their coffees are great. I love the service and the scones. I do not recommend the matcha though. read more

Drip was highly rated everywhere I looked but my experience today was a little disappointing. I came here to have a good long study session only to find out parking is only for 2hrs (which is fine, not their fault). I walked in and I liked the rustic vibe. It seemed like a hang out place more than for studying/working. I got the honey habanero latte which sounded really interesting but I just ended up with burnt coffee. I could barely taste the habanero flavor because the burnt espresso took over in terms of flavor. It was $5.15 for a medium (12oz) which I feel is overpriced, especially for burnt coffee. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here....time to continue my coffee shop hunt :( read more

Drip - Honey Habanero Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I've been going to Drip for years and no one does it like they do! Service, coffee, and food have been consisted over the last five years I've lived here and anytime I have friends visit, this is where I take them! Their inside is perfect for meeting with a friend or doing a little bit of work. The baristas are the best. read more

Service is lovely, vibes are timeless. Coffee is classic. Best local coffee in Columbia so far

Best coffee I found in town. Every time I get a a chance I have their latte. Also love their salmon bagel.

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 1527 hours, Nat D. and I, Dante G., responded to Drip located ar 129 Saluda Street, which is located in the jurisidction of the city of Columbia, County of Richland, and state of South Carolina, in reference to identity theft. Upon arrival, we entered the business through thebinward opening door located on the B-side of the business, near the A-B Corner. This is a change from previous visits where the entrance was centrally located on the A Side of the business. That door is now the exit. Please be mindful of keeping the doors closed, the A/C struggles. At thebpointbofnsale, we were met by a cheerful barista with glasses and a green shirt. Nat D. chose an iced matcha latte with ginger and turmeric. I chose an iced honey lavender latte. Both arrived quickly and met the expectations of both. Both drinks were amazing. For those that reside in Charleston and frequented City Lights, this is a bigger version of that Cafe. It was discovered that the former owner of City Lights had sold it and moved to Columbia and opened Drip at Five Points, duplicating the former design. No identity theft was found to have happened, just a sister business. Additional visits recommended. End of Report. read more

This location is crowded for a reason! Great espresso drinks and their seasonal lattes are really yummy. Despite the lines there is plenty of seating and the inside of the shop is a really cute study spot. Only complaint is that parking is really hard to find in this area. read more

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Everything about Drip is phenomenal! I had one of the scones, it was so light and fluffy. It had the perfect crisp outside and soft inside. I also got a latte which was perfect! Not too sweet and absolutely no bitterness. The staff were so kind and friendly. The inside is very unique and welcoming. I highly recommend checking them out!! read more

I love this place. It's a record shop/ coffee bar. I had a turmeric ginger matcha latte with a tomato basil bagel. The vibe was very cool and relaxed read more

Drip - Coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Such a disappointing visit to Drip yesterday! Wanted to share this place with family from out of town, but unfortunately staff didn't seem to want to help us and were actually quite rude. We thought maybe they were closing soon by their attitude, but when asked we were told Drip would be open for an hour and a half. Parking is always a problem in the area, but Drip was worth circling the lot and if there was a line we'd wait even though Starbucks used to be next door. Guess we'll need to find a new spot. Also thanks to the Dulce Cafe employee that jumped in front of us will keep in mind next time over on Lincoln. read more

I find myself in Columbia, SC for a meeting and I stopped into drip because of the single origin coffee. I ordered a scone and a large Peru drip coffee and I couldn't be happier. Nice coffee place with lots of seating, cool vibe. Coffee is really flavorful, staff seems friendly, Peru was a good choice, fruity and dark. I also ordered a cranberry scone and I must say, this is one of the best scones I've ever had and I like scones. I highly recommend this place, great coffee and great scones. If I come back here - drip will be my morning stop!!! read more

Drip - View of counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

What an awesome location Drip is. It totally reminds me of how a coffee shop truly is inside: people inside talking with cups of coffee, on laptops, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and enjoying the peace and quiet. And Drip is one of the best to enjoy a nice smoothie as well. I would have loved to try some coffee but it was late in the day so I purchased the smoothie as my pick me up and it was so delicious . I'll certainly be back when I come back to Columbia and I'll be sure to get their coffee for sure. read more

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This was another successful find thanks to Yelp. After making a Costco run the next thing on our agenda was to find a good coffee shop and I rather support a local business than go with Starbucks. So that's how we found Drip, it's was such a cute little hipster coffee shop, downtown Columbia just minutes away from the breathtaking University of South Carolina. There was a bit of a line and inside was packed ( which is always a good sign). But service was still pretty fast and very pleasant. I ordered my dad a vanilla latte which he said was really good and it even came with a cool coffee art and i went with a chai latte which was amazing! This was just a fast in and out run but Drip had such an inviting atmosphere, I totally got Pacific NW coffee shop vibes ( with cool artwork and such hung throughout) and their music playlist was on point. I can see why Drop is a local gem. read more

Drip - Chai latte (left) and vanilla latte with art (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We were southbound between Indianapolis and Charleston and pulled up the Yelp app to find a quick and tasty coffee stop: voila, Drip for the win! This spot was bustling on a Sunday morning and parking was fairly easy to find on the street out front. If you dig fun and creative latte flavors like rose and cardamom cappuccino or locally roasted beans, this is your kind of spot. Speaking of that rose and cardamom cappuccino, it was so darned tasty and lovely. I often find rose flavored versions but rarely those that also feature cardamom. A match made in heaven. The prices were what you'd expect for a coffee shop of this nature. The staff was friendly enough. You'll find a handful of baked treats on the counter to accompany your caffeinated creation. The space is somewhat small or maybe it felt that way because it was so busy? One of the standouts from our visit was the fun map-wrapped bathroom in the back. read more

Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Nice little coffee shop with a small offering of pastries. In a small strip mall/horseshoe shaped. Cars continually roam through so can be very crowded and parking a problem. Exists along with other small cafes and retain stores. Worth a stroll and a seat on a bench to watch people. read more