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    Good Life Cafe

    3.8 (439 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Henry H.

    Needed a good healthy lunch before heading out of Columbia, S.C. Thankful I found the Good Life Cafe on Yelp. I ordered the Harmony Bowl with quinoa, kale, black beans and sweet potatoes. It was delicious! There were plenty of other menu items that I would definitely try if I had been staying longer. While I got a to-go order, the cafe appeared to be a nice atmosphere to have a meal, inside or out. While I am willing to pay for high quality food like at Good Life, I did knock off a star because the prices did seem a touch high.

    Gareth X.

    "We used to be fully vegan." Umm what? How can one go back to supporting animal cruelty? Do they not know how vegans feel about sellouts? But alas, it was too late for me to walk out at that point. Nothing else was open. The pasta I ordered was extremely bland. It's as if they forgot to add salt, like how they forgot what having compassion for animals means. I also didn't like the excessive plastic packaging. Additionally, it seemed like one of the staff members was sick. Please don't come to work, especially not a restaurant, if you're feeling unwell. That is a health hazard. Needless to say, I'm not going back for my last day in Columbia and will take my business to other real vegan spots in the area. Cute interior design, but it still doesn't make up for everything else.

    Sweet Potato Bean Burger and Liver Cleanse Juice
    Jeremy G.

    I travel a lot for work and was surprised to see a vegan cafe in Columbia, SC. Naturally, I had to check it out. I went for the item highlighted on the menu as a favorite (sweet potato burger) and the lovely waitressed recommended the kale salad as a side. The first thing that struck me was how fluffy and flavorful the bun was given it was egg-free! The sweet potato burger was pretty good, but it could I think they could have turned the flavor dial up a tad with more spices or sauce. The 5-stars remain because the consistency of the burger was firm and had bite, unlike other veggie burgers I have had that just fall apart after the first bite. The kale side salad was yummy with a nice nutritional yeast topping for added health. A little acidic, but balanced a bit by sesame oil. The Live Cleanse cold pressed juice was B+. Very acidic, but refreshing. My biggest complaint of this juice was honestly the price tag of $8.50. This is the only item on the menu where the price is not listed... and now I know why. The rest of the menu is reasonably priced so I though the juice would be $5 or $6, but $8.50 is excessive for any drink. The atmosphere is as chill and energizing and you would expect from a vegan cafe! So glad I came across this place and got to try it during my visit.

    Meeting up with friends here and all I can think of is, wow... this is a 10$ cup of tea.
    Hana M.

    I think this a good place for vegan junk food; it was a toss up between chili cheese fries and buffalo cauliflower quesadilla. I went with the latter. There's vegan health for options too- though I'm not about that life. My side dish of choice would fall into the "health" options, it was "chef's beans of the day" and it was just black beans. Period. No seasoning, not even salt. But the quesadilla was awesome and well sized. The matcha tea with coconut milk and ginger flavor (that I cried about paying 10$ for) was sweet, gingery, and creamy.

    Criispy CRISPY SALMON BOWL
    Yajhayra M.

    Some good healthy options available here. We had the Kale Salad with some grilled salmon (additional cost) and the Crispy Salmon Bowl. Both were delicious, tasty and good size portions. They were friendly and the service was great. Nice modern ambiance and tempting desserts. A little pricey but healthy options always are. You order up at the counter, pay and then they bring your food.

    Dining area
    Kayla P.

    Fresh food with many healthy options for vegetarians. Open space with tables for 2-4. Outdoor seating as well at the entrance. Service was light but the food did not take an overly long time.

    GF strawberry cupcake
    mon k.

    Wow the name of the cafe fits!!! The picture of what we had is dull compared to the delicious eating experience!!! Great service and outstanding quality!

    Avocado Toast
    Angie E.

    Walking in this place was beautiful, I loved the set up and the ambiance was inviting. The service however left much to be desired. When I walked in 3 women were talking and barely acknowledged me I wasn't even sure any of them worked there if one wasn't standing behind the counter. It was my absolute first time here so I wasn't sure how to order, if they would come to my table if I sat, just nothing. I finally spotted a menu and started to read and one of the ladies just stood in front of me staring at me. When I ordered they all seemed confused on how to ring it up. Why is it on the menu at 10am if you can't ring up the margarita? The entire exchange was horrible. I would say, get the margarita, it had an amazing lemonade flavor if anything I will go back to try their drinks. The avocado toast was large however bland and not at all toasted. A little salt would have helped but there were no condiments, no napkins, along with no offer to bring anything, just the same group of ladies talking. The toast also took FOREVER and I was the ONLY person in the restaurant. It seems like a new restaurant with no idea about service.

    SWEET POTATO HASH
    Lindsay M.

    I decided to try this place again after they moved. The service was great and the new space is gorgeous. The food was delicious but unfortunately it did not sit well with me whatsoever. I had a very upset stomach after and I was so disappointed because it was delicious. I emphasized that I had a dairy allergy , and the menu said there wasn't any dairy in this, so I'm not sure why it made me so sick. I'm not saying the food was bad but there might have been some cross contamination which is what I was worried about. If you don't have food restrictions this is a probably a good go to place. Not for me unfortunately

    Shequia H.

    First time going at the recommendation of a friend who's been here before. It is a mostly vegan cafe. The decor was super cute! Great for a selfie. Inside was spacious but had a comfy feel to it. The menu had great options for food and cocktails. You order at the register and they bring your food to you. Which I liked. I ordered the veggie flatbread and white wine. My friend ordered the Turkey club sandwich with sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious! My flat bread was huge. I didn't even get to finish it and neither did my friend. Her sandwich was huge lol. They carry popular brands of wine which was nice if you're not big on trying different wines. Great portion sizes for the price and the service and staff was good! They also share the space with a boutique that has some nice products and apparel! I was tempted to buy a purse out of there lol. I'll definitely be back again to try other menu items.

    Almond butter, banana, eggplant bacon toast.
    Leslie M.

    I haven't had anything I didn't like yet. Took a step out of my comfort zone with this almond butter, banana, eggplant bacon toast, but it works!

    Della L.

    I decided to stop in Good Life for some filtered water and also ended up getting a strawberry lemonade. Staff was nice and helpful and the establishment is very clean and nice. I'll definitely have to take a trip back to try one of the menu items but I was headed to the Latin festival and didn't want to spoil my appetite. The strawberry lemonade was OK it was a little too acidic for me. Overall the customer service alone I'll be back for lunch one day.

    Nachos
    Courtney J.

    Came to this restaurant to try some vegan options, and it was pretty good! I got the nachos, spring rolls and the chili. I originally asked for the sushi - I guess that got lost in translation, but I didn't make a big deal about it. The service was good, I was greeted by friendly people when I walked in, and they offered many suggestions about what I could try. I will say the nacho portion is HUGE! It says it's a shareable, and they ain't lying. They were very tasty, and it is something I would get again. The spring rolls were packed to the max with veggies and noodles. The sauce that accompanied was good. If you're looking for something light and fresh, that's a good option. I didn't love the chilli soup. It was just too salty for me. Overall, I'd return to this restaurant. It's super cute, friendly service and they have a variety of food options. It was a good intro to the plant-based lifestyle for a beginner.

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    Good food, casual vibe, friendly staff. I had the kale salad which was delicious. Nice outdoor space on a quieter street in town.

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    Awesome selections. Vegan friendly and family friendly. Thankful for options for breakfast and lunch.

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    Do you have a private party room area?

    no, they only have the main dining room

    What do they top their kale salad with?

    it's topped with vegan parm and ginger tahini dressing

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    A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen

    4.6(338 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    The food was so good! We ordered a ton of different things to try. We tried the Bacon Ranch chicken…read moresandwich and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. The chicken was nice and crispy. The Nashville Hot was our favorite, especially dipped in their homemade ranch. We also ordered the red beans, brown rice/wild rice combo, candied yams, cornbread dressing w/ gravy, mac and cheese, purple cabbage, and collard greens. Everything was exceptional. Absolutely loved the cornbread dressing w/gravy, and the mac and cheese is probably the best I've ever had. The BBQ ribs were so good too! I was impressed with how authentic the texture was to the real thing. I was so sad that their dessert was sold out. Their banana pudding and red velvet cake both sounded good. Maybe next time! The service was great. Their website is easy to navigate and order off of. Appreciated the text updates. The gentleman at the front counter was really sweet too. I'll definitely be going back if I'm ever in Columbia, SC again.

    The food and desserts are always fresh, hot, and delicious. The service is so sweet. They treat you…read morelike family. It is takeout only. Ambiance is a soulful experience brings happiness and peace. Close to the hospital, downtown, and USC. I will definitely be back.

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    The Reizod Vegan Experience - Philly Cheezste'ak with Two Sides-Delicious My Mom and I Devoured it!

    The Reizod Vegan Experience

    4.4(119 reviews)
    9.0 mi
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    Absolutely fantastic food. Took a party of 7 for dinner and took up half the seating. We all…read moreordered different things and tasted each others plus appetizers and dessert. It was all excellent, truly. The group included two vegans and one vegetarian, with the other four omnivores. No one was disappointed. We tried the Jambalaya Pasta with sausage and chicken, couple of burgers, the spicy chicken, the Jerk chicken, the crab and shrimp pasta (divine), and sides of fried okra, sweet potato fries, brussel sprouts, plantains... amazing. The appetizers were very very good: spring rolls and cauliflower bites. The desserts also excellent. The service was friendly and relaxed. Made to order, not fast food, and we felt welcome to hang out and chat. There isn't a great deal of space and the style of the seating is pretty minimal. Threw me back to my NYU student days and the amazing zen Buddhist minimalist restaurant in the west village I frequented... No complaints even from the omnivores. We cleaned our plates and talked about how good it was on the ride home!! I've been vegetarian for 35 years and this was some of the best "mock" meat/seafood I've ever had. My shrimp and crab pasta was unbelievable and sampled by everyone at the table, lol. Also quite affordable. We were 7 people and got 2 appetizers and 2 desserts and it was under $200 before tip. With generous portions.

    This was my third meal ever from Reizod. Last item someone else got the food, so I kinda went all…read moreout this time. Had the Chef Salad, Blueberry NY Cheezecake, Cauliflower Bites & M'eat Lovers Pizza. The latter was sold out online but I did call it in. They also didn't have any pepperoni on it, which was a let down. I also technically had the gluten-free cheesecake since the first one was sold out. Also had the Iced Raspberry Tea. Everything was very good. The flavor and taste of the pizza was on point. I put it in the oven a little on my end as I like a crispy crust. The last time I had to cauliflower bites they had sauce on them...I prefer dipping it like this with sauce on the side. I prefer the Cheezecake at room temperature. Coming out of the fridge I wasn't feeling it. The service for me was in the middle. They were accommodating, but I also felt a bit dismissed. I'll attribute it to the end of the night and will try coming here again.

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    4.6(12 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    This is a standard diner setting with counter service and some amazing art decorating the walls…read more Each piece has a name (possibly artist name) and price which I am a huge fan of; sell that art honey!!! They have a variety of supplements for sale also which is nice to have in a local shop that's not a big chain. I tried their Sexy Red juice which was delicious. I am a morning juicer, usually apples, beets and carrots so I was very excited to see a beet juice on the menu. I had their walnut eggrolls and quinoa Mac and cheese bowl. I called them immediately and asked what kind of sorcery is in these egg rolls because it was the best Eggroll I've ever had! It was crispy on the outside and nutty on the inside. The sauce tastes like hoisin and bbq had a baby. It came with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce that I paid no mind to until my daughter dipped her Eggroll in it; it's delicious. The Mac and cheese bowl missed the mark for me. While the topping which had beans and the cabbage were delicious, the pasta in the Mac and cheese was overcooked and the quinoa lacked in flavor. The service was friendly but there was a longer wait than expected for the food. Expecting to spend a few minutes in the wait for food but it was so so so worth it. Definitely recommend

    Delicious vegan foooood! I was trying to save some of my plate for the next day but that just…read moredidn't/couldn't happen because it was too tasty that I just kept eating lollll. The staff were kind and helpful too! Wish I ate inside the restaurant because it had some beautiful art and general comforting vibes. :) Show this place some love and eat their delicious food!!!

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