It is a lovely place! I ordered a regular iced latte no substitutions and it was great!read more

An amazing coffee shop with a great mission! They do an awesome job of making everyone feel…read morewelcome. They are nestled away in Canalside, and allow groups to reserve space for meetings and events. Drinks are pretty standard and pricing is fair. They also have pastries and other baked goods from local bakers.

The service is always good the food is really good. The ambiance is comfortable and friendly. The…read moreonly problem I've had is sometimes the drinks aren't very good and sometimes they are. The taste of the drinks is inconsistent for example I had a chagachino that was very good and not too bitter. The next time I came I wanted something sweet so I ordered a Carmel macchiato which was very bitter and unpleasant even for me who sometimes drinks black coffee. And it didn't taste like Carmel at all.

This cafe is a good spot for studying, catching up, and grabbing a quick coffee! There's plenty of…read moreseating as this space is a 2 story build with an outdoor seating as well. I loved seeing the high sealing as it makes the cafe feel much larger, including their large windows! I loved all the Christmas decor and it was cool seeing their had their own merch and coffee beans to sell. I got honey matcha and it was the perfect amount of sweetness! My little sister got the traditional matcha which was surprisingly not as bitter as I thought it would be! The matcha at the cafe is a hit!!! Also, sister got a cheese bagel with cream cheese and she enjoyed it.

This place is amazing! From beginning to end, the atmosphere is friendly and fun, the food is…read morescrumptious, and the coffee was delicious down to the last drop! I definitely recommend this place.

One of the only coffee places (besides Starbucks) open on Easter Sunday. Super friendly service,…read morenice menu selection. The butterscotch brownie latte was good, loved the outdoor seating ambiance.

Cheers to another amazing and very welcoming and cozy coffee and tea shop that is right off Meeting…read moreStreet. The staff was extremely friendly and provided wonderful suggestions and feedback when I was clueless about what I wanted to try. Their tea selection is excellent. Tea enthusiasts would definitely enjoy their amazing selection. Their menu is full of great options for coffee as well. I tried the vanilla bourbon latte, and it was very enjoyable. They also have a variety of tea mixtures, and my choice was delicious. They have a full menu of other beverage options and even some baked goods. They are most definitely worth stopping in and enjoying the calm vibe with great beverages.

My husband and I stopped in for a coffee to start our day and stumbled upon this hidden gem in west…read moreColumbia. I got a hot vanilla honey latte and my husband got an iced vanilla bourbon latte and both were wonderful! Not overly sweet and you could tell the coffee is good quality. The service was excellent and the staff were so kind. Definitely a local, cozy vibe with a very inviting atmosphere.

Meh. First of all you cannot view the coffee menu in the website. You can only buy "swag" and…read morecoffee by the pound. Also this location IS NOT a drive through even though it indicates that it is on Google maps and Yelp. It's such an irritating thing when a business, especially a coffee location, keeps the only menu available at the cash register. This means that the line backs up and everybody has to wait so that the the peeps at the front have to spend several minutes at the cash register to figure out what they want. That adds to the slowness of the baristas, which are pretty ho-hum about the whole endeavor. We each got lattes, I got the spicy honey-cinnamon and G got a regular. Nothing special about either, just middle of the road. In addition we asked for a "Pupa-chino", for our Puppy-Dog, which is usually a small cup of whipped cream that most coffee shops (and even McDonald's) give you for no charge. When we looked at the receipt they had charged us $1.50. Would have been nice to know they charge for it. It was huge, a full 12 ounce cup of which we ended up tossing out half of. Puppy-Dog certainly enjoyed what he got but it was just way too much greasy fatness for him. Finally, I'm not sure what the deal is, the people working there are as quiet as mice. I had to ask the girl to speak up at the check out because we couldn't hear anything she was saying. The person who called people's orders out was also really mousy quiet and so orders were piling up. We just got the vibe of incompetence and mediocrity. Likely wouldn't come back.

Needed an early morning coffee and the kiosk was there with a WIN!…read more The Vanilla Dolce is fantastic. The barista and I had a lovely chat while the coffee was brewing and I learned more about the coffee they roast. Definitely recommend swinging through for a cup of joe.

This is a great coffee shop to either go and work or visit with friends. I love what the restaurant…read morestands for and how it's supporting people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The staff are nice and efficient and greeted me as I walked in. I just really enjoyed myself. I ordered a a pumpkin spiced iced latte with almond milk and a bacon Gouda sandwich. The coffee was amazing. It was perfect. The Bacon Gouda sandwich was OK. There was nothing spectacular about it. I sat and ate at the bar and it was pretty quiet. This coffee shop is a pretty good size and beautifully decorated. I would definitely visit it again.

I had the best experience at this coffee shop! We went for breakfast and coffee with family while…read morevisiting SC. The coffee was so good and the jalapeño biscuit was honestly one of the best I've had! I went back the next day before leaving town! Lol. I love that they employ people with developmental disabilities. Their employment practices show that they celebrate diversity and inclusiveness towards their customers too. The staff were so friendly. I loved all the merch too and their phrase, the world says hurry we say hello! The vibes were right and the place was clean. Definitely want to go back again soon!

The coffee here is not for beginners or lightweights. It is strong with a caffeine punch that will…read moreleave 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.

Customer Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5…read moreAffordability: 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.

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area. I love the space they have for sitting and I had my…read morefirst mango matcha here and it was to die for. Love the vibes and the people are all so awesome. The atmosphere helps you be productive and also have fun with friends. Love the coffee quality!

The coffee was great! Really cool options and creative drinks. The service was a bit slow but only…read morebecause it was so busy! The building itself is cool if you're planning on sitting and drinking, but if you're taking your coffee to-go there's not a lot of comfortable standing space. We just stood facing the coffee bars staring at the poor baristas lol.

smallSUGAR was excellent! Everything, from the food to the ambiance to the customer service, was…read moreamazing! First and foremost, I must start by commending the girls who were working there. They were all so sweet and really went above and beyond to make sure it was a high-quality experience. I noticed that they openly advertise that they don't accept tips and have slightly higher prices in order to pay their workers a living wage, and the results were directly reflected in the customer service that I received. As for the food and drink (coffee), that was pretty good as well! While I do wish that they might have had bagels, the croissant that I substituted it for was warm, buttery, and tasty, and it was a nice change from my usual coffee shop meal, as I've only had a croissant a handful of times. The coffee was fine, and I loved how they offered free refills, which I've noticed that other local coffee shops usually don't. Finally, I loved the setting of the restaurant, which gave you the opportunity to either sit inside and enjoy the ambiance or on the outside patio and enjoy some peace and quiet. I also loved the artwork that they had on the walls, which the waitress informed me was painted by a local artist and which you could purchase if you wanted to. All-in-all, I loved smallSUGAR, will be back in the future, and would highly recommend stopping in!

Stopped by smallSUGAR and had a decent overall experience, though a few things held it back…read more The space itself was clean and well-kept, with a modern, minimalist vibe that works well for a casual brunch or coffee stop. Service was fine. Nothing particularly standout, but smooth and efficient. For drinks, the coffee was average. It wasn't bad by any means, just nothing memorable. Especially considering the price point. Food-wise, there were some highlights. The sweet potato bowl was well-dressed and flavorful, though it felt like it was missing a protein component to make it more complete. The shakshuka was very good overall, with great flavor, though it leaned a bit salty. The biggest issue was the bread portion. It simply wasn't enough for the dish. I ended up ordering an extra side, and while it's listed as two slices, it's really just one slice cut in half. At $4 for that portion, that is very unreasonable. That was a recurring theme. Pricing felt high across the board for what you receive. While the flavors were there, nothing really stood out as exceptional enough to justify the cost. Overall, not a bad visit. Just one where the value didn't quite match the experience.