Uhm amazing place. On Sumter close to a bunch of things and not a terrible walk from USC campus. Super friendly service, food options plenty and delicious. Great music playing in the background. I had the Twerky Turkey Sandwich with the Garbanzo Salad; so good! And that's not my typical type of ordering (I'm usually a burger and fries guy). Definitely going to be a staple when I'm in town. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - THE TWERKEY TURKEY with Garbanzo Salad - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Sound Bites is such a great lunch spot in downtown. The staff are super nice, the sandwiches and sides are tasty, and the atmosphere is very chill. It's a great local spot! read more

I've been to Sound Bites Eatery several times. The lunch menu fun and exciting just like som of their artwork throughout the restaurant. The bologna sandwich and Mac and cheese were on point ! Great addition to the area of downtown. read more

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Everything was great! I had the avocado toast and marinated tomato salad. It was very good. I will go again.

Katie was our SUPER KIND SERVER! The food is phenomenally fresh, and going on a Sunday at around 2 is legitimately relaxing. It's awesome that they offer a 10% military rate/discount. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Probably the best avocado toast in the Midlands - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Great menu with alternatives for sides outside the usual. The garbanzo salad was delicious, and my caprese sandwich was delicious! If you go with kids, ask for a grilled peanut butter and jelly- delicious! The roasted chicken wrap was great, and with the tomato salad it was a healthy alternative. We stopped on our drive to check out Columbia - after we walked to the state house, and around downtown, and it was an easy walk. Waitress was helpful and the decor was beautiful. Artwork everywhere was original. read more

This was in a rather desolate stretch with several closed businesses at the edge of downtown. A lunch place, it offers a diverse menu including notable vegetarian and vegan options. I took a recommendation on their vegan "rap", a combination of heated black beans, cool hummus, and some greens and sauce. It was a hearty flavor. I got a salad for my side, and was a bit surprised when it showed up with a lot of feta. Me being a vegetarian, I'll eat it, but I would have hoped they'd consider the dietary needs of someone who ordered the vegan wrap. You can definitely get a good meal here, it's just a small service issue. It was a pleasant and open indoors and in South Carolina, a menu with these sorts of options is a win. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Vegan rap with side salad - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

If your looking for a cozy lunch with an intimate setting on a cold winter day then Sound Bites is your place. The menu mainly consist of an array of harmoniously named sandwiches and salads with a variety of side options. Don't sleep on this spot as the creativity of these sandwiches are on beat. I went with the In Da Club since Beyonce is top of the list in hits, this sandwich had some big shoes to fill and boyyyy did it. This yummy 3 meat delight came stuffed into warm brioche bread with a delicious pesto mayo sauce. I have to admit this is one of the best sandwiches I've laid lips on. I chose the spinach dip for my side and lemonade for my drink. The spinach dip alone was a hit not to mention the refreshing lemonade (I had to take a glass to go). Sound Bites, "I love you like a fat kid love cake." read more

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Our ROMEO group (7) went for lunch here on Tuesday. Waitress was great and took our drinks. Several of us ordered the In Da Club sandwiches with the pesto pistachio salad as a side. I asked for my sandwich to be heated and it was absolutely great. Other orders were for the Reuben, the Chicken Salad, the Dip It Real Good Roast beef. Every single person gave the food a 5.0 rating, which is very rare for the group. Great menu, great sides and they can make it as you like it. One of our favorites in Columbia based on the 154 restaurants that we've tried over the past years. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Chicken Salad Ballad - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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The restaurant has its own personal feel. The staff are freaking incredible. I'll be back to see what is next on the menu. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Roasted Chicken Rap 7.5/10 - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Best soup in town! I've been there many times and never had anything but a great meal.

The food and service are amazing. Yummy food and friendly people. What more could you ask for?

Seemed like a pretty cool place but the tall brunette server (ticket said Blake H) was rude and dismissive over simple questions, and the food was actually really disappointing. For a $14 sandwich both of ours were very scant and thin with very little between two pieces of what looked like regular artisan bread or sourdough but they were advertising as ciabatta. I unfortunately didn't grab a photo but now wish I had. Tomato salad was also pretty bland. If the menu items came as advertised and the staff weren't so pretentious, I could have had a nice time. Not worth our time or money. read more

Stopped by Columbia on a road trip and grabbed some lunch from this spot! This spot is a great mix between a lounge cafe and lunch spot! You can also borrow some games from the cafe to play while you're there! They also have love music/ open mic nights Ambiance - cozy yet spacious - plenty of natural lighting - plenty of seating Service - warm and friendly staff - food came out quickly Food - GOAT AVOCADO TOAST- the goat cheese is in a creamy sauce spread on top of the hearty multi grain bread. Then fresh avocado slices, and Micro greens topped off the toast! You get too fully topped avocado toasts in this meal! - chicken artichoke soup- hearty and filled with chicken and artichokes! Slightly tangy and pairs perfectly with the goat avocado toast This place was so cozy and welcoming and I'll definitely be coming back on my next rib to Columbia! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - GOAT AVOCADO TOAST and chicken artichoke soup - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Columbia. They have some of the very best salads in Columbia, and I love I can customize them to select the exact ingredients I like. Plus, I love the playlist (heard Chaka Khan, Elvis Costello!), love the local art work, the natural light, the clean, inviting restaurant, and the friendly, kind people who work there. read more

My new favorite deli in cola. High end, interesting flavor combinations, great service, yummy food, cute atmosphere. I have brought all my friends here!! I have seen or tried at least 10 menu items and they are all on point, every time. They did change the macaroni orzo on me once to rotini but it was still good just unexpected. They do close at 3 though, even on Saturdays so make sure this is on the radar. Good beverages and coffee as well. Check them out! Would love to keep a solid restaurant like this in cola downtown! read more

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I have no idea how long this place had been around but my only complaint is that I didn't know they existed until today. I haven't been to the restaurant- but a friend at work surprised me and OH MY WORD. I had a club with orzo Mac, and she got a sandwich with pimento cheese and pita bread as her side. Everything was amazing, and after checking their menu I can assure you this is now my weekly lunch spot at minimum. My friend also made a comment how incredibly nice the staff were and how prompt the service was. Can't wait to visit in person. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Not pictured: The other half of the sandwich. My phone didn't eat first today - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This is an update to my previous 5 star review. I anticipate this little eatery sadly losing some business. They switched their French baguette and the new bread is HORRIBLE! Thick, dry, yeasty, soft baguette does not go well with a what used to be a great roast beef sandwich. The old bread used to be light and airy on the inside and crunchy on the outside ...a pretty decent baguette. But, not anymore. I don't think I can go back. Too bad. Used to like this place read more

Sound Bites Eatery - DRY, THICK, YEASTY BREAD! BAD BAD BAD! - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Such friendly staff, quick service and great food that you really can't go wrong with this place! Highly recommend their lox sandwich and you get a ton of sides to choose from. I subbed cream cheese for butter and got the fruit side and it was perfection. read more

Sound Bites Eatery - a grilled sandwich with fruit - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

If you haven't Sound Bites Eatery, you are missing out! Lots of healthy and tasty items including the 'Fig Pig' with a side, which, in my case, was the Marinated Tomato Salad. The Fig Pig features prosciutto, brie, fig jam on a grilled cibatta. The food is very fresh, flavorful and creative. Side choices include hummus, garbanzo salad, chips and pasta salad. Multiple vegetarian options are available. Located on Sumter across from First Baptist and the old YMCA building. Nice ambiance, something different. read more

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Super delicious, fresh place! Prices are a little high but you can tell everything is very healthy, fresh plus the service is pretty on point. Definitely recommend if you're a vegetarian because the black bean wrap was insanely tasty!! They've got a wide variety of options that anyone would be happy eating there! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Black bean wrap - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Loved the mortadella sandwich with Dijon, pickled red onions, and cheese on brioche. Also, loved the orzo Mac n cheese. Never had that version before. Will be back! read more

Columbia, SC has many good eateries. I chose this one for the clever name. The chick pea salad is delicious with just the right amount of dressing and spice. It was a side that came with the sandwich which was also excellent. The lemonade which is house made actually tasted like lemons and the lemon scent wafted in my nose as I sipped. It was so good I wanted to gulp it but I also wanted it to last until the end of the sandwich. Tough to do. The service is wonderful, friendly and attentive. The offerings are great and the music just as good! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - The wall of nostalgia and inspiration - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I have always heard about Sound Bites but never went, because it was out of the way of where I work. Finally stopped in the other day and loved it! I got the Hammy Time on gluten free bread and since it was toasted, there wasn't any sponges texture which was great. The atmosphere is very casual. A lot of people work in the area since it's in walking distance to several businesses and the hospital so it can get a little busy around lunch time but there's lots of seating. The service was great. Food came out quick and the staff was extremely nice! I also left my card in my car and they were able to let me pay with Apple Pay at the register which was awesome. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

This is a gem and a half! Lovely place to eat and visit. Very clean food everything so fresh and delicious- I enjoyed the BLT added egg and pimento cheese with a cup of fresh fruit- couldn't have asked for more flavor - I'd leave a photo but it was all gone! Our Service was top notch - grab some pimento cheese to go!! read more

I had take out. Normally, reliable. However, a salad advertised as mixed greens that is delivered as 100% arugula is misleading.

Went here last week and had the In Da Club sandwich along with the pasta side dish. One of the best sandwiches I've had! Served on a Texas Toast bread and had ham, turkey, cheese, and a few other items. Great service and some. good looking salads too. I'll be back. read more

Recently tried sound bites when meeting a friend for lunch downtown. I will definitely be a repeat customer, especially with it being minutes from USC. I had the chicken Caesar salad and I can truthfully say this was the BEST Caesar salad I've ever had. The roasted chicken was plentiful, the dressing was creamy like I like, and the seasoned croutons were to die for! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - CHICKEN CAESAR, NOTORIOUS BLT - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I came in the middle of the week so grabbed parking right in front. I just swung in to order a salad to-go. Salad was really solid. Place is super cute and I liked the boardgames they had there. Looked like a chill place to hang out for a solid afternoon. read more

A gem. I walked to the warmest greeting from Marnie. She was so helpful and so friendly I was ready to come back without even trying the food. But I did try the food and now I'm super hooked. Twerky Turkey and Pistachio Pasta was a 10 out of 10. The funky vibe with a sprinkle of bookstore ambiance is perfect. Great food and people. Go here!! read more

The atmosphere is fun, the staff are super friendly, but the food was just fantastic! The pistachios pasta salad was amazing and my sandwich was delicious! read more

So delicious!!! I can't wait to come back! Their Mac & Cheese was so unique & different & tasted absolutely amazing. Staff was so nice, & the ambiance was super chill. I love their decorations, & they have board games & books to use while you're their. & their playlist had me singing & vibing while I ate love this place! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - R&B Soundwich, toasted, with Mac & Cheese, & extra horseradish sauce on the side. - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Don't even know where to start! Everything about this establishment is fantastic!! The staff is well educated on the menu and what is and is not gluten free. They are super friendly and seem genuinely happy to have you in their establishment. The place itself is spotless! Not a single dirty table waiting to be bussed or remnants of anything on the floor. The food let's just say YUM!! It is phenomenal!! Soup, salads, sandwiches.... You name it, everything I have tried is delicious! This is one of those places you can tell the owners and staff really have put their heart into it! Check it out!! read more

Wonderful food and wonderful service! We were greeted promptly, food was fantastic, and everyone was so kind! We were looking for a dog friendly place, and they were so welcoming to us and him! read more

First time at a new place, Sound Bites Eatery, for me. The reviews seemed good so I headed over there for lunch. This place has some fantastic sandwiches making it hard to choose. I decided on the smoked salmon sandwich with tomatoes, onions, some small greens and a smear of caper, cream cheese etc spread. Only one word to describe. Excellentè!!! The were many sides to choose that were included wiith the sandwiches. I chose the pistachio macaroni salad and it was very good. I definitely will be back for this great place. read more

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I loved this restaurant! Lovely chill atmosphere and delicious fresh food. Good for kids and groups. Great service too

The food was absolutely perfect. The French toast was so fluffy and stuffed with the most delicious cream cheese filling! My vegan son says the wrap was one of the best he has eaten! The service was fast and our server Katy was such a pleasure! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - VEGAN RAP And VIOLET'S FRENCH TOAST - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Yes. Yes. A thousand times, yes. Best online order and takeout experience I've had in Columbia. You get a realistic ready time - they always are ready as promised...good text follow up to let you know when your order is being prepared and when it's ready for pickup - and you walk in, sign the receipt (okay - that part I could do without, having used Apple Pay), and you're on your way. The food? Oh, yeah. That's good, too! Stop. Hammy Time is a favorite I can't seem to quit. I've had five different sides with it, though - all would be just fine as my "regular". Add a nice staff and cool surroundings. You can hardly go wrong. read more

Wonderful lunch spot! Healthy, fresh ingredients and good size portions! Love that they have vegetarian offerings. The pistachio pasta salad is delicious as is the avocado toast with goat cheese. The garbanzo salad size is super goof too. The restaurant has a cool atmosphere complete with local art and games. Friendly staff! Highly recommend! read more

Came over here for lunch this afternoon and had a delicious sandwich! I got the caprese with my side being marinated tomatoes and it was REALLY good. The mozzarella tasted fresh and the basil pesto had plenty of basil flavor, something I tend to find not to be the case at some places. The sandwich comes in French baguette, which was totally fine with me, but my co-worker had a little bit of a hard time with it because it makes the sandwich rather tall and a little hard to bite in to. You can sub out your bread for some of their other options, like ciabatta or even keto bread! They had what looked like home baked goods up front by the register, some cookies and muffins, but I had to turn away to resist the temptation. The place is pretty small and it gets REALLY loud when the place is half full, which made it difficult for some of my party to relay their order to our server. Service was fine, the place was clean, the food came out fast, and all of our orders were correct. They also feature art from local artists, which is a nice touch! If I'm not mistaken (don't take my word here) the artwork can be purchased. All in all, a really nice place to grab a quick bite to eat. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu! read more

Sound Bites Eatery - Salad Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina