Stopped in for lunch here in Columbia while visiting and I was surprised how empty it was at lunch time on a Saturday. The menu is pretty well rounded which is why it sounded good to me. We ordered at the counter at sat outside. Prices are a litttleee steep but pretty on brand for a vegan place. I got the Mediterranean wrap with a fruit cup. It was flavorful but nothing overly special. My friend got the turkey burger and fries and it looked pretty standard for what it was. read more

Good Life Cafe - Mediterranean Wrap and fruit cup - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Googled vegetarian restaurants as I was driving through Columbia and several came up, this was my choice! I'm so glad I found this cute colorful jewel located in downtown Columbia. They had several delicious looking options and I chose the buffalo cauliflower quesadilla, my side was the sweet potato fries minus the cinnamon. It was delicious and the quesadilla was huge I couldn't finish it all. I will definitely visit again! The staff was very nice and I love the atmosphere, and the cleanliness of the restaurant. read more

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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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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This place has been on my list for quite sometime. I stayed at a hotel nearby, so it was an easy walk to get there. There's a couple self ordering stations to order from. There's items that you can pick up to go. I ordered their happy hour specials which was cauliflower and salmon bites. I then went back and ordered two salmon bowls. One bowl for the next day for work and the other for my husband. Food was really good. Service was fast. I don't think the salmon bites are vegan though. I want to go back and try the ice cream and some desserts. The place is very nice too. There's a little clothing/bag/accessories store inside. There's a section to also purchase spices and other things. I am glad I kept this place on my list. read more

"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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Sweet Potato Bean Burger and Liver Cleanse Juice - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Meeting up with friends here and all I can think of is, wow... this is a 10$ cup of tea. - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Dining area - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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! read more

Good Life Cafe - GF strawberry cupcake - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Criispy CRISPY SALMON BOWL - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Avocado Toast - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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 read more

Good Life Cafe - SWEET POTATO HASH - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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

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! read more

Good Life Cafe - Almond butter, banana, eggplant bacon toast. - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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. read more

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The food is delicious. I had the Good Life salad with salmon instead of chicken. It was delicious. I also got the kale salad for next day's lunch and how about I ate both salad in one day! Yes I did. Everything was so good. The salads were crisp and fresh. The staff was extra patient as I took my time ordering. The atmosphere was nice, I didn't dine in but I wish I would have. The ambiance is very welcoming. read more

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. read more

Good Life Cafe - Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We have eaten here before and loved the food. I requested a vegan BLT, which was good. Fries were great. Would come again. Can't comment much on service or atmosphere, as we ordered to go. read more

Vegetarian wonderful restaurant on Main Street! Situated on an adorable section of Main St. Delicious entrees bakery items, and desserts! Yummy & healthy! read more

Good Life Cafe - Basil gluten free pasta & kale salad! - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Just went in for the cheesecake! Got a mocha espresso due to it being the only one left that they had Usually wouldn't go for this flavor of cheesecake but it was actually good and I didn't feel guilty eating it not such a great after taste however ! Glad for vegan options ! It is plenty on the menu read more

Good Life Cafe - Cheesecake - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The space is beautiful. We ordered the Good Night martinis and a Peak Drift CBD water. Both were excellent. For food we got an order of avocado toast and a spinach and feta omelette. The food came out quickly and was delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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I don't typically eat vegan, but the food here was surprisingly flavorful and satisfying. There is outdoor seating, so you can enjoy some fresh air and time with your dog if the weather is good. Our biggest complaint would be that we came on a Saturday around 1:30pm and it was explained that you could order from the brunch menu until 2:00. It wasn't really clear, but that meant you could not yet order lunch. I really wasn't interested in the brunch options. Luckily you could still choose from the raw/live part of the menu or get a salad. I ordered the noodles with pad thai sauce from the live menu. The sauce was delicious and gingery, but I was a little disappointed that there were no nuts thrown into the mix for a little extra protein and crunch. The kale salad it came with was also delicious and I was very impressed with the dressing. The Asian noodle salad was tangy and had a good variety of toppings. The only disappointment were the fries, which were small and lacked flavor. But overall, the quality of the food was high. Good Life is definitely a great place to go if you have any dietary restrictions, but I think it is a place that just about anyone could enjoy. read more

Good Life Cafe - Pad Thai noodles from the live menu. I would recommend getting a mix of noodles for some variety in textures. - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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1. EGGPLANT PARMESAN BURGER (Eggplant, lightly fried with house-made marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served on a whole wheat bun with sesame and poppy seeds) 2. SWEET POTATO BURGER (House-made patty of beans, sweet potatoes, grains, and spices,topped with lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo, and served on whole wheat bun with sesame and poppy seeds) 3. HARMONY BOWL (Quinoa and beans topped with a hearty serving of kale salad, ginger tahini dressing, and vegan parmesan cheese, roasted sweet potatoes) 4. BASIL PESTO PASTA (gluten-free pasta tossed in fresh pesto, seasonal peppers, spinach, zucchini, onions, sun dried tomatoes) 5. MACARONI AND CHEESE * 5/10 * This was awhile ago but this was at Good Life Cafe, located downtown on Main Street. Good Life is an all vegan restaurant which is rare to see here in Cola. I remember that this meal wasn't really good, like everything was dull and kinda dry. My mom ordered the Eggplant Parmesan burger and my older sister ordered the sweet potato burger. Both of these were eh, kinda bland. The sweet potato fries were good though, crunchy, sweet, salty. The harmony bowl was ok (the dressing is what saved it), and ps. Ask for extra nutritional yeast. The pesto pasta on the other hand, was a no. The pasta was over cooked, it was like my little sister was eating rubber. Not a fan but the taste wasn't that bad, you can never really go wrong with pesto. And most of the time, vegan pestos taste equally as good as the original. The Mac and cheese had zerrroo flavor, we had to chef it up and ask for extra buffalo sauce (which is amazing), and add it to the mac and cheese. Replicating non-vegan dishes and making the vegan version is hard, and Good Life could improve in some dishes. ^@kamibites on Instagram read more

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Nice staff and pleasant atmosphere. However, it's a poor value for the expense. A smoothie cost $12.00. For a premium smoothie price like that, the quality should be nothing short of outstanding. In our view, the smoothie was just so-so and we could have made a better one in our kitchen. We also ordered an avocado toast on Sourdough bread, with fried eggs. The eggs were good, but the toast had guacamole, not avocado slices, and the bread was most definitely not Sourdough. The bread (or something) left a not-so-great aftertaste. We felt like this cafe/restaurant promised a lot, and sounded promising, but we were disappointed, as the kitchen seemed to be cutting corners on quality. read more

Disgusting! When I visualize the food that was brought to me, I literally gag. I ordered avocado toast on GF bread and fried eggs. Hard to screw that up. The eggs came crispy on the bottom and literally raw on the top. The whites weren't even whites, they were see through as in not cooked at all! I would be ashamed to bring that out in a restaurant! I sent them back and ask for them to cook them more and even the server agreed and when she brought them back, they were a little more cooked, but sooo greasy, it was as if the bottom was deep fried in a ton of cheap vegetable oil, which you can taste. I dipped the bread in the yolk to get something out of it and I couldn't eat the eggs whites. Hubby's omelette was just as greasy. I am not picky at all when it comes to eggs, but this was unacceptable. The avocado toast came on a cold soft gf bread (not sure why they call it toast when it wasn't toasted) and the "avocado" part was a paper thin see through avocado spread that was tasteless. To top it off, their tip is set up automatically on 28% when you preorder at the counter. This place literally has no shame and judging by the low quality of food, they shouldn't be in business. read more

I can't emphasize enough how great this place is.... The food itself is amazing especially the Mediterranean Wrap along with the Spring Rolls. Great textures and flavors! If you need TERRIFIC takeout to brush away covid blues then come here! Easily my favorite place to eat in Columbia because of how simple, healthy, and tasty the food is. I'm not vegan, but this restaurant has me going in that direction now. Delicious! read more

Good Life Cafe - Mediterranean Wrap on Flax. Great textures and flavor! - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Food was mediocre quality has gone down since the last time i was there. They also have a 28% tip pre-programmed into their payment system. Which typically forces the consumer to pay a 28% tip on food they didn't yet receive. We ordered 4 easy to make items they came out at considerably different times. They didn't even deserve the 20% tip i left which i wasn't able to change because i had to pay before we received our meal. I wont be returning next time I am in the area... read more

I was downtown and looking for somewhere to eat lunch and wanted something light so I came in here. I wasn't sure how this place worked because I'd never been here before but the staff was very nice and helped me make a selection, I got the fried buffalo tofu salad. The salad was good and the vegan ranch was the best I've had! I also got a side of roasted sweet potatoes. My only change would maybe be I would've preferred thinner tofu pieces, I'm not actually vegan but I enjoy a good vegan meal. I prefer tofu sheets over a big piece just because of the texture, but that's just me. Overall the flavors were great. Also I got a vegan fingertip cupcake, it was phenomenal, the icing was great. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Half Great/ Half Bad PROS: I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes with Vegan Pimento Cheese and it was really good. The Fried Green Tomatoes were crispy and the onion jam was sweet but not too sweet. The Pimento cheese surprised me! It was a little melted from the hot Tomatoes, and creamy to eat. I could definitely see myself eating a grilled cheese sandwich with their vegan pimento cheese. So 5/5 stars for that. CONS: I decided to continue with the healthy trend and ordered their vegetarian pesto fettucini with grilled tofu on top. The grilled tofu was nice, it was firm and you could see the grill marks in it. It had great flavor. The top portion of the pasta was even good, but as I dug down further into the bowl, I began to get some of the grilled vegetables. The grilled bell pepper pieces were not bad, but the zucchini was far past grilled, or charred - it was basically soggy charcoal. And the burnt taste permeated the dish to the point that the only thing I finished was the tofu and about 5 bites of noodles. Sad considering the dish was about $12 with an added charge of about $4 for the tofu. $16 for a dish that went right into the trash. so 2/5 stars on that. Now, I will give them another chance, because I think that the pesto pasta would be great if the veggies weren't burnt. And they also had a turkey burger that looked good. I forgot to take pictures though, sorry. read more

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

De-lish. Completely cleaned our plates of our nachos and fries. We got 2 shakes the super green and tropical. My partner and I bought these two with the intent to share and before I knew it the super green was at half the cup. My partner loved the super green so much we were going to ask for a refill . The vibes and place were amazing, they hold events that I can't wait to sign up for and attend, attending a jazz event drinking a spring cleaning drink mixed with rum eating some good food is just a vibe. This place is lovely and the food matches that. Make sure you tell them of your allergies our hostess made sure to ask the chef what's in the cheese because of my peanut allergy. Overall great experience here and I will for sure be back. My goal is for them to know my partner and I on a first name basis. read more

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When you need a break from traditional southern fare, look no further than Good Life Cafe to restore your craving of healthy, plant-based options. They can also accommodate carnivores with shrimp, turkey burgers and chicken. Service is prompt and friendly, and the cafe is an immersive plant experience. Several cocktail, wine, and beer selections. read more

This is a pretty good vegan, healthy restaurant. I wanted to love it, but the management problems were maddening. I figure they had 8 people working, or so, and service was slow. You could see groups of employees standing around talking. The latte we ordered arrived with the main course, maybe 30 minutes after ordering. There wasn't anyone there, why did it take so long? Had to stand up and chase the check, even though I was right next to the kitchen. We were there on game day, while the farmer's market was right outside, and they weren't killing it, it was really kind of slow. The manager should have been all over the service problems. Let's get into food problems. I've had a smoothie here, pineapple, tropical, it was good stuff. The smoothie bowls weren't to our liking. Way too much peanut butter, oat milk, creamy and not enough frozen fruit. The granola had ginger in it, which was an unwelcome and weird choice. Large amount of chia seeds, which is a lot of fiber if you aren't used to that. The sweet potato pancakes were kind of bitter, wouldn't get them again. Overall, they are using the right, high quality ingredients. Pricing was as expected for this kind of restaurant. The kids working there were nice. I couldn't get over how unmanaged the restaurant seemed. Get coffee on the table, get the check on the table, refill water, check after food drop, it isn't rocker science. So close to being really good, and so far away. read more

Came in today around 1040 am. None of the breakfast items were carbless I asked if I could wait 20 minutes for lunch and basically was told no, breakfast wouldn't be ready until 12...but others came in at 11 and were given a lunch menu. The server went to the back to double check for me with with a manager and confirmed the no. So I ordered the almond butter toast with eggplant bacon. It was really good. My daughter ordered a kids waffle. She didn't really care for it. Ordered a black coffee, half way into my meal, it didn't arrive...so I asked the server to cancel. I guess coffee was not made yet for the morning. read more

Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I've had breakfast here a couple times. Excellent waffle dusted with powdered sugar and seasonal fruit ie: blueberries & strawberries. Great place for vegan & smoothies! I do recommend! Nice quiet ambience. Staff are friendly and helpful! read more

This is a really neat and healthy option not too far from the state capital and right off of Main Street. Try the gluten-free lemon lavender cake. read more

I'm sad to say I wouldn't recommend this place. Both times the food has come out barely warm, and the biscuits and gravy were really dry. The service is hit or miss. The first time it was good, the second time the hostess was unfriendly and not helpful. We weren't greeted when we arrived, and weren't told we had to order at the desk. As a vegan, it takes a lot for me to leave a negative review with feedback, after two experiences now, one mediocre and this second time flat out bad - I won't be returning or recommending this place. read more

Good Life Cafe - This is the biscuits and gravy with sausage. Don't recommend. So dry! Not tasty :( - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Looking for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant which offers raw vegan, wraps/sandwiches, fresh juices and even cold-pressed cocktails then look no further than Good Life Cafe on Main Street in Columbia, SC. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a good variety of menu offerings. I highly suggest you try their buffalo cauliflower bites and their eggplant bacon wrap. The buffalo cauliflower bites are hand battered and tossed in buffalo sauce & their eggplant bacon wrap is made with fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, guacamole and cashew mayo, served on your choice of flax wrap, spinach wrap or onion bread. It also comes with your choice of two sides. Eat Local. Eat Healthy. Eat at Good Life Cafe. read more

Good Life Cafe - Inside of Good Life Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Food here is subpar, and the service is okay. It's a waste of money in my opinion. Last time I went I got nachos. The vegan cheese was awful and there was no flavor. I ordered a coffee that was supposed to be hot, and came cold. When I asked for a fresh coffee it was simply microwaved and given back to me. I also don't believe that employees are treated well or paid fairly at this establishment or any of the others under this ownership. read more