If you remotely like Shrimp and Grits, you absolutely have to order this...full stop! It is one of…read morethe most amazing takes on Shrimp and Grits I've ever had. Not to mention that the portion of food is massive. I got the half order and struggled to finish the whole thing I also ordered the Nutella on the biscuit which is a nice touch. Super delicious and I felt guilty for basically ordering dessert for breakfast. This place needs to be on your shortlist when in the Columbia area.

The shrimp and grits will always be my go to meal at Bubba's. The full portion is more than enough…read moreto share, and we even had a bit leftover for me to enjoy the next day. Fried catfish was also available that day and it was delicious. I wish I would have remembered to ask for the jalapeño cheddar biscuit with our meal. Prices have gone up slightly, but that is the case everywhere. Again, the portion sizes are worth the price. The location is small, so counter service tends to have a line. After we found a table we did receive our food pretty quickly and everything was steaming hot. Always a 10/10.

Great food, great vibes, great service. Enough said!…read more My favorite is the grilled pimento cheese!

A hidden gem and we love to support local businesses. Great service and food too and we plan to…read morereturn soon.

Took my children to lunch here today & I was very excited! I had only heard good things about this…read moreestablishment and knew it had a long history. It's been around 80 years and today, I was eager to find out why. The whole diner scene is very clean and consistent with how I would imagine it has always looked. The walls are covered in framed historical documents and photographs about the Mathias Sandwich Shop and old signs from the 1940's and 1950's that I imagine are truly original to the era it was hoppin' and bussin' at during that time. It has a very unique feel to it, like a place your grandmother and her family loved to go to growing up in this area. You can tell some of their customers here are patrons. It's a true "mom and pop" kinda place, which I love! Although we ordered a kids burger and a couple Reuben sandwiches, I felt the need to come back and try everything on their menu. It was a simple sandwich, burger, hot dog, salad kind of diner, but each category had many choices to choose from. The food was served warm and with a smile, which is always a nice touch. My son ate all of his kid's burger and fries and my other son ate all of his Reuben and chips. Both of them were very satisfied! My Reuben was also very good. The flavors were true to their mark and very good. The service we received was also great! Parking can be tricky in the front of the shop, so I might try parking behind the shop next time. So, if you're looking for a good well run deli to get some freshly cooked to order sandwiches or burgers or hot dogs for a good price, this is your place!

All four of us enjoyed our sandwiches, which were a Reuben, Cuban, Chicken Salad, and ham and…read morecheese. A couple of us had their chips and the other two of us had their fries. I thought the fries were better than the chips but there is an up charge for that. The service was very good and the restaurant was clean and comfortable.

I love not only the quaint atmosphere, but the fabulous dishes they prepare…read more The staff members are lovely. I wish they had evening hours on Saturday.

This little place is amazing!! The waitstaff is personable and efficient! The chicken strips did…read morenot disappoint!! All I can say is YUMMM!! We will definitely be back!!

This restaurant is in a fantastic location, perfect for a brisk walk to and from the area. We loved…read morehow it's "tucked away" among modern apartment complexes and other nearby buildings--it felt cozy and inviting. Do keep in mind that parking can be tricky, especially on nice days when many visitors are enjoying the nearby Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk. A little patience goes a long way! As for the food, it was absolutely top-notch! I opted for a simple but classic breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon, and everything was cooked perfectly. While the menu is a bit "busy" with many options to choose from, the variety is impressive, and I'm excited to try more dishes next time. No complaints here! Service was equally great. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and our hostess took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu, which was much appreciated. I highly recommend this spot--the food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and overall, it's a place worth visiting!

Don't do it! This is the second location in Columbia that we tried & it was bad. The food was…read moreokay, when it finally came out but we waited about an hour to get our food. During that time there were periods where there were 7 open tables & people waiting outside. And it wasn't because of a lack of servers. It's just ridiculously poorly managed & inefficient.

Saturday brunch at Breakfast at Ruiz!…read more Cute spot with a really nice vibe. It was definitely crowded, but surprisingly the wait wasn't long at all, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and they were WELL seasoned. Maybe almost a tad too much going on flavor-wise, but bland was absolutely NOT the problem. The portion was good, everything came out looking great, and I kept seeing other dishes go by that had me questioning my order...in a good way. I'd definitely come back because there were several things on the menu I want to try. Good food, cute atmosphere, reasonable prices, and they handled a busy Saturday brunch crowd well.

Breakfast at Ruiz is absolutely beautiful. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, and we were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in, which made for a great first impression. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the ambiance. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the classic breakfast, and both entrées arrived cold or only mildly warm. The French toast had a nice blend of seasoning, but it was overcooked and had a slightly burnt taste. The breakfast potatoes were also cold, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the mimosas were really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The service was okay--nothing particularly memorable, but not bad either. Overall, while the restaurant is gorgeous and has a lot of potential, the quality and temperature of the food left us underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I'll return, but I do hope they improve the consistency because the space itself is worth experiencing.

Nostalgia breakfast time liver pudding and sunny side up eggs with hash browns and biscuits. Patsy…read moreCline played while I ate my meal just like eating breakfast at your grandparents house back in the day.

Had seven of our ROMEO lunch club here today and were very pleased with the food and service. This…read morewas our second visit to Angels. We had a ordered for: Two Hot dogs with chili, French Dip, Philly Cheese steak Biscuits and Gravy with eggs Three Chicken salad sandwiches (special chicken salad) Angel was our waitress and she took great care of us...following up with drinks throughout the meal. The Philly Cheese steak was great and the member said he'd have to bring his wife out to taste this soon. I had the French dip. The beef was very good with melted cheese and side of au jus. The Au Jus was a bit salty but had good flavor. I thought the bread was a bit weak...or almost too soft, but it held together well. I would've preferred a more crispy crust with the soft inside...this had a very soft crust. (The Philly Cheese Steak guy thought it was the best, however). Everyone liked the food and had no complaints at all. Our average rating was a 4.6 for the restaurant. Angel said that the next time we came we should call ahead a day or so and she'd make sure she had a caramel cake for us to get (the last time we were here one of the guys ordered a slice of that and said it was the best he'd ever had.). Nice place, very friendly.

What are hidden gem we found today! My sister and I stopped here for lunch based on a…read morerecommendation from a friend. What a variety of sandwiches and desserts! This cute market café is in the bottom of an antique mall. We had the sweetest waitress help us make a decision as to what to order. My sister got the Little Mountain PB&J. It definitely was not peanut butter and jelly! It had delicious, pimento cheese, bacon and jalapeño jelly on toasted wheat bread. Delicious! I ordered the chicken salad plate. I'm a very picky chicken salad person and this was fabulous! Afterwards, we decided to Try one of the desserts. My sister ordered the peanut butter pie. Thus generous piece of pie had the lightest and fluffiest filling I've ever Absolutely cannot wait to go back and try several of the other items on their menu! I wish I had taken more pictures, but everything looks so delicious when it arrived that we ate it straight away.

I honestly saw the billboard for this place out on I26- like 80 miles out and thought, that sounds…read moregreat! I made sure to note the exit number and knew it was before my exit, so off I went! As you wind your way through the antique store, you eventually come to the center divide between front and back- and there is the sign to point you to the cafe, but seriously, follow your nose. You can smell the deliciousness once you get to the center. The cafe is downstairs- but it looked like locals park and enter from a back door- like the building is on a hill and the basement back door is ground level. FOOD! There was a special on the board for a grilled turkey, bacon, gouda and I was tempted, but that would be a safe choice for me. When I saw the berry gouda grilled cheese, I decided to be adventurous!!! Sourdough bread, the bacon was thick and cooked perfectly i got the punch of blackberry with the gouda & all the flavors came together beautifully! It was a pleasant surprise! I also ordered hot tea- I'm usually running cold, so a hot cup of tea or coffee is always welcome- and especially since they serve Charleston Tea there! I had a cup of the raspberry tea, always delightful. Service was sparkling. I went back today to the antique store, but I missed the cafe hours- probably a good thing, I wasn't hungry- but I doubt I could've resisted the smells. Highly recommend- and the antique store is wonderful!