One of my favorite places to eat! Excellent staff and food, and the prices are the best that I've seen anywhere especially considering the quality and quantity of the portions you receive! read more

This is a VERY Popular restaurant. You can tell that by the full parking lot and the line waiting for a table. At least, it was like that the morning I stopped by for breakfast. Service is fast and friendly. The wait for your food is short and the portions are just right. The place seems to be filled with regulars who are enjoying themselves. But even if you don't know anyone, you should check it out. Open for breakfast and lunch only Tuesday-Sunday. I will be returning to try their lunch! read more

Let me make this simple... This place is legit, quick, delicious, cheap and friendly staff. Best breakfast place in Columbia hands down...

Nice little local diner. Had a decent breakfast on a Saturday morning on a visit to Columbia. The food is exactly what you'd expect from such a place. Great service. Seems like a lot of locals come here. Is it worth waiting 30 minutes to get a table? I personally don't think so, there's nothing out of the ordinary about the food. It's the same kind of food you'd get at a Waffle House or any other greasy spoon type of place. The high reviews on yelp and the wait definitely inflated my expectations. read more

The service is top notch - very friendly, a real team effort, about the happiest people I have ever seen. The food is just standard diner food, which isn't a bad thing, but I don't know that it was the best I ever had. Very solid - had the veggie omelet which could have used more veggies than onions and green peppers - spinach? Something? I also had grits which I normally wouldn't have ordered but they came with the meal - I am not a grit fan, but these were good. The toast came with butter which I wish I had been asked about. I am trying to watch my girlish figure you know. Again, superstar service and decent food make for a 4-star review. Oh, and the prices? Very cheap. Yey! I am a fan read more

This happened to me on yesterday. Had the WORST LUNCH EXPERIENCE EVER!!! I ordered the fried catfish, mac & cheese and lima beans. The first bite of the fish I noticed how greasy it was, I immediately alerted the wait staff ( the hostess), and she took my entire plate which included the fish and mac & cheese. My waitress came over about 10 minutes later to a adjust my ticket, she took for granted that I had eaten the mac & cheese so she now charges me for the mac & cheese and the lima beans. I informed her that I did not have a chance to eat the mac & cheese because it was taken back with the fish, so she's now charging me for the lima beans. Mine you I am on lunch break and no time for a reorder of food, so Im saying to her my lunch was ruined I didn't come to just eat lima beans, I am the one inconvenienced yet you still want me to pay you for some lima beans? I asked to speak to the manager/owner. When I tell you this Owner came over to me with a HUGE ATTITUDE as he approached me, before I could even tell him the problem, he YELLS You ordered fried fish, fish is fried in grease, what do you expect? what do you want from me? and you ate the lima bean, so yeah you have to pay for them!! WOW!!! I eat fried fish often and never have had it greasy like this. I've even ordered it from there in the past with no problem. This Owner was RUDE, HOSTEL AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I gladly paid for the lima beans, but will never ever eat at this place again, and couldn't wait to get back to work and tell my co-workers who were on their way there, what happened. I will continue to spread the word, make sure you don't complain to them about the food, because there ain't a damn thing they are interested in doing about it. I can't believe the business is still operating with an Owner like that man. P.S. Looks like I am forced to atleast give them one star in order to get this posted, but lets be clear they really get NO Stars from me. read more

Always the best breakfast and friendliest service. (Please get a bigger restaurant, or franchise so they world can experience this great place:) read more

We decided to check out Just Us Cafe this morning for breakfast, we've heard a lot of great things about the place from all over town. We got there at 9am and it was starting to get packed so I would definitely suggest getting there early. We sat at the bar which is first come first serve. Food was great, prices very well, and came out pretty quickly. Staff was very friendly and accommodating! The only change/suggestion I would have is to make sure customers know to write their name on the notepad on the bubblegum machine. We waited around for about 5 minutes at the door until someone finally came over and told us what to do. Not that big of a deal but would have been a plus to of been told what to deal when we first arrived. We will definitely be back!! read more

I have been to this establishment for YEARS and have never had a problem, delicious food at good prices. However, amid this pandemic you would believe that establishments, especially those popular with the local public, would be practicing safer health regulations to protect the health and wellness of their guests. Servers were not wearing masks nor gloves, menus were present on the table for everyone and their grandmother to touch, they were not following social distancing policies and the food was just terrible, grits were undercook, biscuit cold, eggs had a weird taste to them and the coffee tasted as if it were 3 days old. Very disappointed in this establishment. read more

Pretty solid restaurant. Good prices and service. Left the place with a full belly and full wallet. I think the food could've been better but it was not nasty at all read more

Don't forget to sign your name on the list that sits on top of the bubble gum machine as you walk in! Went on a Sunday morning at 10:30 and there was a line out the door (it moves fast). But you have to sign the list. We didn't know about it and two or three people got in line behind us, but because they signed it and we didn't, they got seated first. No worries. We'll know next time. Omelets are huge! Pancakes are light and fluffy and the service here is amazing. Their biscuits and gravy are some of the best I've ever had. Their biscuits achieve that nice balance of butter and crusty outside, soft and pillowy inside. Heaven. The wait staff is excellent and could not be nicer. They go out of your way to make you feel at home and happy. read more

I LOVE it! Huge portions, tiny prices, and super sweet service. It's delicious downhome Southern cooking. We usually get breakfast but their daily specials are great too. We take my boyfriend's mom here who loves the place and it's kinda growing on us too! It's just as good as an IHOP or Waffle House, you might have to wait a few extra minutes but it's worth it. read more

This has to be the place you go in Columbia for the best breakfast ever! You swear someone named Flo is waiting on you! The food is really affordable and the service is the best. Wife loves the coffee and I think their sausage is wonderful. Never had a bad meal there. Plus there doesn't seem to be alot of turnover of staff. Everyone acts like the love working there. by the way these folks are big Carolina fans so you might want to leave your orange shirt in the car! Parking can be tough especially on a Sunday morning but you can park at the Krispy Kreme next door. that way you can pick up some doughnuts for the road after your monster breakfast! read more

Always packed! But that should tell you there. Their food is delicious, you won't stop going! And that's my word.

Just Us is the best local diner in all of Columbia! The staff is amazing, they are always smiling and incredibly friendly. read more

We drove in from Texas for my daughters graduation from basic training. We usually try the local cafes for something other than the big box guys. We were so happy that we did that we came back both mornings we were here. It was clean, food was great , people were friendly, just a great example of home town pride. Thank you So much read more

I honestly did not want to review this location as it is my FAVORITE breakfast spot. I know you guys will be filling up my tables to this awesome place. I said it, I am selfish. but these guys deserve any kudos they can get. Love the food, staff, and atmosphere. Best breakfast by far in the city read more

Being from the North there is a diner on every corner. Just Us is a great choice when you want cheap, good, and a lot of food. Reminds me of a diner up north. The staff is always friendly and picking up an order is an easy way to skip the line. read more

The waitstaff is great and the food is ok. It's just a very basic food. If you want anything other than very basic, this is not the place. I ordered bacon and it was over cooked and crispy to the point it crumbles in your hand. Tried to send it back for some not over cooked. The cook sent it back and said it was the best he could do. Lol. It does beat a drive thru breakfast but not by much. read more

I've been going to this restaurant for years and this is the absolute best in the Columbia area! The price of all food on the menu just can't be beat and it's family owned by Mark and his son Robert. The greatest thing is you can get breakfast or lunch anytime until closing at 3:00pm. Please try this place for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Love the food! Love the people! Love the place! My hubby and I are hooked and will definitely be back!!! (Again and again)

A quaint, rustic kind of family owned restaurant. They are obviously HUGE Carolina fans as the entire place is plastered with Gamecock stuff. Fast and friendly service. . Decent food. Quite possibly the worst coffee in town. They make the coffee in those commercial "Bunn" coffee makers and, quite frankly, it was awful. For that reason alone, I won't be back. I'm kinda picky about my coffee! read more

Decided to make a special trip after seeing their post that seemed to upset some sensitive libs. Food was excellent and will make it a weekly stop. Keep up the good work. Glad to eat at a place that loves this country. read more

Great diner with excellent breakfast and lunch options. Breakfast is also available all day. Every server that works there is great and definitely takes care of their guests. Don't miss meatloaf Wednesdays! read more

Great service and great food. Great breakfast place. I go there every timr that I am in town.

This is my very first review. And it is worth. On vacation & used Yelp to find this cafe. It was slammed packed on Saturday morning; had probably 10-12 people in front of us. But the seating went extremely fast!!! Staff was AWESOME; so friendly! Definite must try. read more

Outstanding Plus, both breakfast and lunch. Great food and so reasonable. Very attentive staff. Sit at the counter and admire the precision of the staff and estimate how many plates come out every single hour, 6 AM to 3 PM; they lock the doors at 2:35 PM and that's no joke. Great vibe and energy. Great coffee. It's a simple diner done perfectly. read more

The BEST place for brunch in the Columbia area. Family owned, delicious food, and super affordable, this place has it all. If you like blueberry muffins try their's grilled. Trust me. You won't regret it. read more

Delicious. Everything you want a breakfast place to be, this is it. The people are warm and friendly , and the food is so good. Love it!

The perfect southern diner!!! I love going here for breakfast. Its cheap, but most importantly DELICIOUS. When I think of a good southern breakfast, this is what I think of. Love the "gravy train" biscuits & gravy!! read more

Good solid breakfast place. Tried the eggs hash browns and pancakes and each was solid. The biscuits are awesome with just the right amount of buttery crunch on the outside and flaky goodness on the inside. Like almost everyone else said there is a wait but it goes fast. Service is on point and if good southern hospitality is what you are looking for then this is your place. read more

I have nothing but good things to say. We were heading out of town after spending the night in Columbia for graduation and were searching for a place to eat that had good reviews( surprisingly hard to find around Columbia) decent prices(again most of the good reviews around Cola prices start around 20 a plate) and not a 90 min wait. It shouldn't have come as a suprise seeing as how around noon on a Friday it was packed and as a party of 7 we had a bit of a wait, (about 30 min) but it was well well worth it. 2 of our party had the special which was shepards pie, My husband and son each had chicken tenders, my M.I.L. had a club sandwich, my daughter had the chicken breast and I had 4 veggie plate. We all had a mix of sides. Homemade mac and cheese to die for! Onion rings perfectly crispy with no onion pull and crispy fries. Tuna pasta salad so yummy. We were each given a home made biscuit and oh my Lord they were perfect. Everyone was super friendly and the hostess tried her best to find us a place as quick as possible and our waitress was on point keeping our drinks filled and anything we needed seen To. To sum it up a party of 7 our bill was a little over 60$ not bad at all for the amount of food and a few take home boxes and if we're ever back in the area we will be back. read more

Great little gem of a diner. Those are hard to find around here. The breakfast was delish and service was fast. We're definitely coming back again! read more

I eat here at least a couple of times a week...waffles, chicken,eggs,grits ect... everything is good. Stop in and try it for yourself.

This place is on the short list of places I choose to go for lunch. I have been there several times, and each time I have not eaten a bad bite. I will get by there for breakfast one day soon. The atmosphere is very laid back. The wait staff will call you pet names like dear, sweetie, and honey which I don't mind because it shows personality. They serve your food in a quick and timely manner, and offer your drink to go. The food is very reasonably priced and the portion size is plenty. The homemade biscuits are really good, and who doesn't like a great biscuit? If you want a solid, good lunch under ten dollars I would go give them I try. read more

Great food and great service. Their prices are fair,and the quality, and quantity you can't beat with a stick!

Was very impressed. We got in very quickly. Our server was very friendly and had an amazing attitude. They love Gamecocks which is a plus. Food was AMAZING. I had to leave wit my food in a box. Loved the environment. read more

This restaurant closes at 3:00pm...unless they feel like closing early and then you're just out of luck. Gave them two stars because the food is good. Just good luck figuring out when you can get it. read more

Great restaurant. Food delivered fast and friendly staff. Glad to stop in when traveling!

Love Just Us. Probably one of the best experiences you'll have at a restaurant. Staff is the best, very friendly & food is great too. If you live in the midlands you have to give this place a go. Great people. read more