Good food, lots of drink selections and a nice atmosphere, but it's a little pricey and they have banker's hours. Good luck ever eating here if you have a regular job: they're closed at 6 on weekdays and on weekends. I am not sure how they stay open when they are almost never open... I prefer going to Cool Beans because they are always open. read more

Some of the best coffee in town! Great staff and really good food. This is my go to place for my morning or lunch coffee. I buy their coffee by the pound for home. The daily specials for lunch are always delicious and the broccoli super slaw is to die for...when they have it! read more

Immaculate Consumption - Gotta love a large black coffee to start the day with some peaceful classical music downstairs! It's the hidden gem of cola! - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Just tried the new place: "Drip" down in 5 Points. Still like the Immac for Espresso.

Incredibly friendly, relaxing place to spend a few hours enjoying some quality food and drinks. The service was quick and helpful. Each of the items seemed homemade, even the soup, with fresh ingredients. The drinks also hit the spot, and there is some great variety. read more

Coffee was great, wouldn't get a sandwich again. 9+ dollars for a bacon egg and cheese with three tiny brown slices of avocado on top and not even a full slice of bacon. Very underwhelming. read more

Immaculate Consumption - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I absolutely adore IMMAC. I find myself here to often for a latte or cup of coffee. It's a great place right on the outskirts of campus. It's never too loud and the coffee is strong. The crowd is mostly business professionals with the occasional undergrad or grad student. It's a great place for a meeting or just to get some work done. They have a great breakfast and lunch menu. Personally I like the create your own oatmeal in the mornings or create your own grits. The portions are big and satisfying. As for lunch, they have daily specials (they sell out quick) so amke sure to get there early if you want to get your hands on one. read more

Does the review of someone who has been to a restaurant more than a couple hundred times count more or less than a regular review? Out of the hundreds of sandwiches I've eaten at Immaculate, I've only had one bad experience: the tuna and sardines special. If they ever have it again and you partake, it will be the single fishiest experience of your life. All other items are excellent, with special nods to anything with their honey mustard on a croissant(such as the smoked Virginia ham and cheese) and the absurdly meaty consumption salad. DO NOT EAT THE FISH SANDWICH. read more

Stumbled across this place today and really loved the chill, cosy, relaxed vibes in this cafe. My coffee wasn't completely terrible either, which is pretty high praise coming from an Australian coffee snob. I'm sure I will be back here several times before leaving Columbia :) read more

Love this place. It can get super crowded at times, and during lunch can take bit of a wait for your food. But it's all worth it because they have magic pasta salad! I have tried times over to re-create that pasta salad to no avail. Smoked turkey veggie is my favorite. When it's soup season, it's on. Best tomato basil soup in town. Also, best iced mochas in town. They use powdered Ghiradelli chocolate and blend it. (No crappy syrup I have to stir in with my straw.) Those mochas are amazing. So amazing that almost every day mid morning I go and get one. If you're in a hurry, best to call ahead and place your order. Even if you're standing right outside on the sidewalk. read more

You can sit inside which is a huge plus. The chicken salad on croissant was amazing and warm. Full of tender chicken, fresh green apples, and almonds. There are plenty of outlets in case you need to get some work done. The only thing I would have loved is a spot for honey, napkins, forks, etc. for customers. I hated asking/bothering the barista if I needed a napkin or two since they seemed so busy. Overall a very cute place to grab a bite to eat! read more

Fantastic food and atmosphere during the lunch hour! I look forward to coming back again and trying other options on the menu. read more

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Great lunches crafted from local, fresh ingredients. Though, I wish there were more creative sandwich menu options for us non-meat eaters... plain veggies on bread doesn't cut it. read more

This coffee shop has great sandwiches, soups and salads! They roast the coffee there and everything tastes homemade. I eat here at least once a week and would especially recommend whatever happens to be the special of the day. Some Wednesdays they have Bahn Mi sandwiches and they are amazing. The Greek salad (add smoked turkey) is a staple of mine. The pasta salad side is beloved by everyone who is a regular and the Senegalese peanut soup is outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy - some of the seating is made up of old church pews. The line can be slow, but food comes out of the kitchen at a good rate. I can always get in and out during my lunch hour. One of my all time lunch favs! read more

One of my absolute favorite coffee shops. Before my life was as busy as it is now, I was in here at least three times a week. I don't normally eat here so I can't say much about the food, but the coffee (and service) is always great. They have the best iced mochas in Columbia, and some of the nicest baristas. Today I purchased a bag of fresh ground coffee, and Rain offered to grind one half finely, and the other half coarse so I could use the coffee in both my french press and coffee pot. It was a small gesture but made my day. Make sure you check out the downstairs. They always have classical music playing down there so it's a nice change of pace from the busy upstairs dining area. It's my favorite quiet place to study or read a book. There's also a large table down there if you need space for a bigger group of people. And don't forget to try a chocolate chip cookie. Props to whoever makes them. I'd eat one with every meal if I could. read more

Loved the name of this place and excited to make a detour to try it out based on the four & five star Yelp reviews but sorely disappointed! Coffee tasted like it had been in the pot too long or locally roasted beans over-roasted...this applied to both the Guatemalan as well as the Sumatra! Lunch was fresh and healthy but a bit on the skimpy side with at best one ounce of chicken on my grilled chicken salad. If this is considered the best local coffee place in Columba, this didn't say much for the state of coffee in this college town and state capital! Also makes me highly skeptical of Yelp reviews! read more

Immaculate Consumption - Sadly, the best part of this detour for lunch and "best coffee in Columbia" was its name! Disappointing coffee and lunch! - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Very well-priced compared to other coffee shops, good service, and you can almost always find seating. Food is always fresh and the options are good. Plus they roast their own coffee so it's delicious. Parking is available on-site but I usually have better luck with street parking. read more

The breakfast sandwiches are good. Brie, bacon, and egg on any bread is good. The servers/workers and cooks are awful. They all touch their hair and excessively scratch their scalps. It is disgusting. One of the servers/workers had a horrible attitude and the other wore her long her down and continuously played in her hair. NO ONE WASHED THEIR HANDS AFTER TOUCHING THEIR HAIR. Gross. The worker with the long hair needs to wear her hair back or up while at work. read more

Meh. One they literally stop selling food for a half hour which is ridiculous. Second the food is not very good. Got the egg sandwich and they just toasted bread. Put butter on it. And one scrambled egg with cheese. No effort put into menu at all read more

Best espresso drinks in Columbia, perhaps anywhere, as well as the best atmosphere of any cafe I've ever spent time in. This place is unfortunately only open on weekdays, 7:30 to 6, to cater to the university and state house crowd, and has a different unique special sandwich every day. Try the Bahn Mi if it's the right day, their version of a Vietnamese street sandwich. Amazing. Their salads are big, the pasta salad with fresh made garlicky balsamic vinaigrette and parmesan is sooo good, their soups (during cooler weather only) are different every day and delicious. My favorites from their menu are the Roast Beef Gorgonzola (add horseradish sauce, yum!), the Consumption Salad (comes with turkey, ham, roast beef, or tailored to your request), the Greek Salad, and their Tuna Salad. All of their dressings are made in house. Unlike another reviewer, I have an intense affection for their occasional sardine and tuna sandwich special, and I think a lot of other people do, too, since it's always sold out before their lunch hour is over. Try their Americano or their iced latte for a taste of how special this place is. All coffee is roasted on-site and can be bought ground or whole bean, though they run out quickly. Unlike most cafes, the espresso extraction process is on display for all to see, though sometimes their ancient espresso machine seems on the verge of dying altogether. Seems like much of the staff has been there for years and knows just about everyone who walks in the door. During lunch expect a wait, but know that it's worth it. Call ahead to grab and go. My biggest criticism by far is that they close so early and aren't open on weekends. Insane considering they're next door to an amazing theater who doesn't start showing until 7pm. Can't you guys at least stay open an hour later? read more

Best coffee destination in town! Small roaster in the basement roasts what they serve in the cafe, so the coffee is incredibly fresh and smooth. I appreciate that they regularly offer a variety of coffees from around the world: every day they have an African, Central American, a Pacific Island variety, and some sort of blend. The ambiance is pretty cool, too. Most of the booths are constructed from old church pews (hence the "Immaculate") and, if you're curious, you can check out the roaster downstairs. read more

Not really a fan of this place, although everyone seems to worship it. The lines for coffee are very long and move at a snails pace- not to get the coffee, but just to even order and pay. Seating is kind of limited as well. My friend and I ordered a sandwich with a side salad each and it took 45 minutes to get our food and the place was not even that crowded on that particular date. The salad (Greek/Mediterranean) was decent but the sandwich was very plain. I haven't had the coffee but I don't think it will really change my mind. They do have a regular set of customers, as I often see the same people walking by. I would be willing to give it another chance but there's not really anything to entice me to come back. read more

I don't drink coffee so I can't review their selection, but their breakfast is decent, as is their lunch. I haven't experienced anything amazing here, but it's a consistently good option for sandwiches and salads. read more

Great coffee, unnecessarily sassy service. Was very rudely snarled at by a barista for asking for whole milk for my espresso. Whole milk is a basic coffee addition across the world. Not sure what their problem is. read more

No Wifi and no food after 3 pm! What's up with that? Coffee was good though if you just need a cup of joe.

This is solely based on my experience with their coffee. I asked the barista if they did pour overs and she seemed confused. Then, I asked if they served a traditional cappuccino and once again she seemed confused. In need of caffeine, I ordered a cappuccino despite my better judgement. I tasted it and didn't drink anymore. The espresso tasted stale and over roasted. Based on the other yelp reviews I was pretty disappointed. read more

My absolute favorite lunch spot in Columbia. Their chicken salad sandwich is the best in town.

An awesome local eatery and coffee roasters in town! It doesn't get more authentic than this... very good food and service. Try the Horsey Turkey if you like horseradish. read more

I've had a lot of breakfast sandwiches in my life... and this is by far the BEST breakfast croissant I've ever had. The ingredients taste super fresh and flavorful. I got my sandwich to-go and by the time I got back to my office, it was still warm. I'll be visiting this place again and again in the future. I can't wait to try more of their menu items! read more

I agree with one of the other yelpers, that this is one of those whole in the wall places. For the longest time when The Nick was still at their old location, I never knew what this place was (as there was not any signage out telling you what this place was) and place always looked closed during the evenings. Not crowded on a Saturday afternoon. Did seem like there was not too much to choose from sandwich wise. Liked how they gave yo cards from a deck of cards to indicate your order (versus a number). Nothing overly the top that would make me go to unless I was doing something in the area. read more

I've really only gone here for an after lunch coffee to sit outside and read, but for that i'm a big fan! The staff is friendly, coffee good, and atmosphere lively and fun. read more

Perfect little place behind the State House. Incredible coffee. The Tuna Salad is made with yogurt instead of mayo so it is lite and reduced fat, but still very tasty. Forget Starbucks, this coffee is house roasted and amazing. Don't forget to take a pound home! read more

Great coffee and pastries. Haven't tried the rest of their menu. It's nice and quiet too, so good place to work, study, or have a conversation. The downside: I have yet to meet someone who works there who knows how to smile. Also, parking is limited, and sitting downstairs ensures privacy, but you'll hear every step taken on the floor above. Not open at night. read more

Cola hidden gem. I've been coming here for 20+ years. There isn't a better coffee shop in town and this place is quintessentially Columbia/USC. Great coffee. Highly recommend the pasta salad and the giant cookies! read more

I loooove Immac! I go here everyday for coffee because its the best place close to USC. Their lunch are fantastic, I usually get their specials or their chix salad wrap. And the baker that does their baked goods on Fridays is the best ever in all of Columbia, seriously. Biscuits, croissants, danish, apple turnover, cookies, scones they are all super yummy! So... you have to get there earlier in the morning because they always run out! read more

Delicious lunches and wonderful coffee, most of which is fair trade and or organic.

By far my favorite lunch and coffee café in Columbia. The Consumption salad is extraordinary and healthy. The sandwiches are great and can all be made on a pita if you like. Also, do not miss the chocolate chip cookies. The staff is mostly professional and overall friendly. My one complaint is their hours. They have been inconsistent about being open on Saturday, and are not open past 6 PM. I wish that I could visit and utilize the café later in the day. read more

Great coffee but the large cup is a little small for me. I like getting the coffee beans from downstairs so I can take them home. Nice vibe here and there are a lot of students and others on their computers. read more

This place was dead empty for lunch when I came in. I should have taken that as a sign. I ordered the turkey and apple as suggested by the other reviews. It took too long, the side I wanted was not there and was a small portion size for the price with somewhat stale bread. In its defense it seems like a nice meeting place and has shaded outdoor seating. read more

The blended mocha coffee ( I think that's what it's called) was really good. It wasn't a sugar bomb like Starbucks fraps. The down stairs atmosphere makes it a good spot to chill with your friends during the day. I haven't tried their food items yet but when I do I will give another review for the food. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. Very helpful staff. I ordered a turkey and avocado pita and it was delicious.