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    Fretboard Coffee

    4.4 (113 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FRETBOARD COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    11/5 menu
    Bonnie L.

    Enter and park from the back/alley side. Took a minute to figure that out. Cool vibe, lots of living room type chairs and places to sit inside. Coffee was fine. There were cookies and scones, didn't try this time. Wasn't clear where they were from. Barista focused on regular customers. First time visit and felt like an inconvenience between the regulars. Seems like a great place if you are a regular.

    Iced Con Miel with quad shot... GLORIOUS!
    John B.

    Great coffee, solid scones!! Met by the manager and team....they rocked!! What a cool space! My iced Cafe con miel (honey coffee) was !! Really enjoyed the whole experience !! They were roasting when I walked in!!

    This review is long overdue. I cannot say enough amazing things about Fretboard coffee. I have been getting their subscription delivery of beans monthly since Covid in 2020 and the coffee itself is the smoothest and best flavors you'll find anywhere (Porch Jam is my favorite)! The house made syrups are incredible (blackberry sage is *chef's kiss*). Dave and the staff are always so welcoming to everyone. Their commitment to being a part of the columbia community is unmatched. And the patio on a nice day is one of my favorite places to be. If fretboard isn't your favorite coffee shop among many many great local ones, you are missing out.

    Siphon Pot
    Crystal N.

    Will say, at first, when I got dropped off by my Uber, I had a lot of confusion. But once I found the little sign showing me where to go, I found myself in a quaint little coffee shop right off the back alleyway. I've only ever seen videos of siphon pots, so I was excited to try and see one made for myself! The barista behind the counter was very nice and told me a bit about the town since it was my first visit. Really enjoyed my visit here!

    I love roasters!
    Randy T.

    This was a cute and quaint little coffee shop, off the beaten path. In this university community, this is a wonderful little coffee shop though. I love that when we walked in the door, it smelled like fresh ground and roasted coffee. Another nice thing is that the roaster is right there where people can watch what is going on, and see the roasting process. It is part of why it adds that amazing aroma in the building. My go to drink in checking out coffee shops is either a latte or a cappuccino. Here, I ordered a cappuccino. There was nothing overly special about it, however it was delicious. There's plenty of place for you to have workspace, gaming area, or just a place for conversation and coffee. I have added this coffee shop to my "Return to" list. And, as a musical person, the fretboard motif is real cool. As the PastorJavaMan ~ thank you for a great coffee experience.

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    Fantastic local coffee joint! When you order an iced coffee the ice cubes are made of coffee. No watered down coffees there. 10/10 must try!

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    6 years ago

    Love the cold brew mocha! And the baristas are always super kind.

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    Great coffee, wonderful space and it's right next to a delicious bakery that will offer up options in Fretboard. Highly recommend!

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    Great service, cool atmosphere! Coffee was very good, interesting brew technique. Outdoors in feel to the space!

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    What a great place for coffee. The environment and vibe here is so nice and peaceful. Wonderful staff too! I'll be coming back for sure!

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    This is a must visit locally owned coffee stop when in Columbia. There is no bad cup of coffee or method so you just have to choose....

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    Great little place to sit and enjoy a cup. I had a tasty pour over and the ambiance is amazing.

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    Best espresso I've had since being in Italy this summer! Small but very cool atmosphere. Worth the hunt to find.

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