As a mixed race woman, I notice everything and tread very carefully on racial issues as EVERYONE is entitled to their own opinions, and feelings, but gosh, here at The Other Store?! I should've really gone to the other store The food is EXCELLENT(hence the 3 stars)! The service is normally ok, as my first visit the owner gave us a run down of the history and invited us back during lunch hour, so of course we honored the invite. I'm intrigued by old stores, but don't try to treat me as though we're back in the day. The men (customers and staff) were okay or at least kept it respectful, but it only took one old lady to walk in and turn the vibe out. She kept staring at us like we had just crossed some boundaries, and the treatment from a few staff members shifted towards those of color, like "yeah whites only". I should've walked out at that instant, but it was just another creature's "attitude" at this point. Unfazed, I waited in line to order, but the old lady kept staring like I was to disappear. The order taker noticed her and proceeded to go around me and took the color-bothered lady's order. WOOOOW, not just attitude but action, I thought. But I wanted my hotdogs and cake so I waited as I made mental notes of the past, the present, and the future. BUT!, when I did get to place my order and paid for it, they said, "he didn't charge you enough", like wait, what? you GAVE me something? NO. I bought this at NO discount. For a hotdog, a thin pickle slice, and chips at 3.95each (which is kid's combo) and 3 cakes at 3.50 each. I paid 20.38., twenty dollars and thirty-eight cents. Like wtf.. how much more do I need to pay for 2 hotdogs and 3 small slices of cake? At this point, I knew it would be my last time supporting this place. It is I, and only I, who chooses who and what I support and THE OTHER STORE is not something I will continue to support as long as they indulge and support such customers' unacceptable behaviors. No hard feelings here, but if you want to serve and respect a "certain people", please put the sign back up and stop accepting OUR support of YOUR establishment. It is 2026, not 1926. -TO EACH HIS OWN read more

The Other Store - My receipt from The Other Store at 4130 Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC, 29206 803-787-4351 - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Food is great and fresh. Cakes and cookies are homemade. Best for carry out. Not much seating, but the do have a couple of tables on their deck. read more

Wonderful food! We get their sandwiches often and it is reasonably priced with plenty of food!

Amazing local spot. Eat here all the time. Make sure to call ahead if you are in a rush

I shouldn't write this review, because then The Other Store wouldn't be my neighborhood secret anymore! Would you agree that anybody who painted starry night on the back of their building it's worth a second look?! They also have a great covered porch to sit outside on, or you can sit inside at a few tables.The atmosphere is very casual and down to earth, definitely a neighborhood vibe lots of local regulars (like me). You can't go wrong with anything here. My personal favorite is the spring chicken, but one time I saw a woman sitting at the counter who told me she was from Brooklyn, and told me they serve the best Ruben she had ever eaten. The staff is so friendly. Everyone knows the owner is named Linda. I can't remember exactly what day but I think it's Thursdays that she cooks a chicken bog. Order at the counter, pay in the convenience store section, and then wait for your food. The homemade cakes are so amazing that people order them for parties. Your choice, sweet tea or unsweet, with lemon and sometimes mint beside the self-serve styrofoam cups. Truly a local, southern, gem. read more

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Wonderful little store located in the heart of Forest Acres that serves a dam fine biscuit ! The best one is the sausage egg and cheese with a .99 apple juice to wash it all down for breakfast. They have a free books section for the neighborhood or any customers visiting the store. Also love the people who work here and their good attitudes about life. Local ice cream from Epworth Children's Home is found by the register. An old school place worth visiting, breakfast during the week only. Free parking of course to all visitors. read more

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Went here last Saturday based on a friend's suggestion. I'd never heard of it before...and it is off the beaten path. We arrived around 11:30 and the parking lot was pretty full. Went in the back door after crossing over the outdoor deck/porch. The back room where they make the food was very small with people squeezed into real small tables in the corners. Had one person making the food, another helping load it and preparing and the third, Grace, taking phone orders, orders from the bar and delivering it to the tables when ready. People were waiting in line to order and others sitting in a little second room with about 6 small booths or more eating. My wife and I ordered a avocado sandwich (I ordered a half sandwich and potato soup). They come with a bag of lays potato chips. My wife found a booth in the second room as I placed our order. I'd read that the service is slow and I told he to expect that. It seems like all of the people there were familiar with the place and many knew each other. After about 20 minutes, maybe 25, Grace brought out our order. She sad she'd be right back with my potato soup. The sandwich was very good. Large sandwich on toasted bread. My wife could only finish half of it. Very good, but the tomato and lettuce made it want to fall out of the bread a bit while eating it. My wife had to go back up to the table and ask about my soup, as Grace didn't bring it right out as she said. I think she forgot about it. I wasn't impressed with the soup. It was okay, potatoes and cheese ( a bit stringy) with some bacon and shredded cheddar on top of it. Not bad, just okay. I doubt if I'd order it again. They do have a good selection of sandwiches and wraps. I think the food is good and it's definitely a hot spot for the locals. I was thinking of bringing our lunch group here on a Tuesday, but after visiting and seeing how cramped it is and the length of time it takes to get a sandwich order I've decided it's not a place for 5-9 guys to show up with for lunch. I'm only giving it three stars because of the service, ambience- I think the food deserves more stars. read more

Favorite lunch spot in Columbia. Corn chowder Mondays and Potato Soup Thursdays are a must and always get the Spring Chicken. Some of the best prices too. read more

Not sure why this place has so many stars, unless it's just because of the food. It's one of the filthiest eateries I've ever visited. If I hadn't pre-ordered our sandwiches by phone, I would have left. It didn't look like anything had been cleaned in ages. I will say that the sandwiches were really tasty. But after seeing the inside and after my friend ended up with major diarrhea later on, I won't return. read more

I'm tired of being abused by this restaurant. Every time it's "that'll be 30 minutes" and every time I walk in there 50 minutes later they look at you and then begin making the sandwich after 10 other orders have come in. It's disrespectful to my time, it's not honest, and it's incredibly frustrating. Things are tough right now, I get it. But maybe it's past time to charge an extra two-three dollars on top of your 8 dollar sandwich and hire a few more servers. Above all that just be honest with me. If it's gonna be two hours, just tell me that. If I have to put my order in the day before I will. Just tell me that. read more

The Other Store is a cute mom & pop feel shop. Always makes me feel good to support local businesses and this one was a hidden gem in the Forest Acres area. I ordered the Turkey Avocado sandwich (Grace's Avocadowich) and it was definitely larger than expected. I only ate half of it and was full! A few notes: - I noticed everyone else had called ahead with their orders. I waited around 25 minutes for my sandwich to be made and wish I would have called ahead. - You pay at the counter when you walk in, not in the restaurant section. - Parking is a bit confusing; seems to be you just park wherever your car will fit with no regard for those around you - There is plenty of seating in the store; both inside and outside read more

Came up just for a biscuit. Waited to pay and was told I must buy $5 worth of stuff to use my debit card and I didn't have cash. It's a shame that I live so close, because I won't be back. read more

Fantastic! Real food that is clearly cooked with love and integrity - something I haven't encountered in many Columbia-area restaurants since moving here. The food isn't fancy, but The Other Store focuses on real, high quality ingredients, and the end product is wonderful. Oh, and the service is extremely friendly, too. I look forward to going back and trying more items from the menu. Thank you, The Other Store! read more

The food here is fantastic. Love the Jamacian and the Spring Chicken sandwiches. Everyone should try the side of fruit and the cucumber salad as well. 2 of the best side dishes I have ever tried. They usually also have cake by the slice and other baked goods to take withyou. One of my go to spots for lunch on Saturday (serve until 2:30pm), this place is worth the trip from anywhere in the midlands. read more

This is my Monday lunch spot, a true hidden gem of Columbia sandwich shops. They'll make your food to order and everything is quality. Definitely a unique lunch spot and great overall experience. read more

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A great neighborhood deli and store. The store has an okay selection of drinks and a few staples but it is the deli that really shines. Their sandwiches are cooked to order and always taste so good. Hotdogs and chili are always fresh and cheap and they always have some type of homemade dessert available. People of all ages and demographics come here to experience some of the best sandwiches and customer service in town. This place would be perfect if they minimized the store aspect and focused on the food. Turning it into a fully fledged neighborhood pub and deli would be a dream come true. Just don't get rid of the hot dogs! read more

This establishment is a store in front and restaurant in back with a deck outside. Most people will pass right by as it looks more like a gas station. The lunch fare is pretty good with fresh ingredients and the place draws a local crowd as it seemed the staff new most patrons. read more

The Other Store - The Spring Chicken: chopped white meat (a tad dry) on sour dough bread with alfalfa sprouts and tomato. - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Don't be put off by the parking lot or location. I made my own parking spot and incredibly glad I did! The Lukester is a mouthgasm like never experienced before. Make the right choice come here. The service is also amazing but let's be honest I could have been served by giant termites as long as it tastes this good!!! read more

The Other Store - The Lukester is amazing - Sandwiches Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I had an awesome wrap. I love places like this- you'd never guess from the outside that you could get these complex tasty sandwiches and wraps inside. read more

This is a great spot! I'm a sucker for a local spot and this one has everything. It has been around a long time, the owner works in the restaurant, they have some unique items, the furniture doesn't match and the people are friendly and real. I will definitely be back. I have already told several people about it and they all want to come. I had the Avocadowich and it was great! read more

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Simple homemade food with a kick of flavor. Their menu seems small, but it is not lacking. If you desire a homestyle sandwich and salad, look no further! The prices are amazing and the portions are filling. Don't forget to try their desserts! A hidden gem. read more

What a treat! A total hidden gem in Forest Acres for sure! We moved here a week ago and this is where everyone kept telling me was the best lunch spot in town - and they were right! I got the turkey Greek pita and it was fabulous. I was impressed with all the to-go orders lined up and a full restaurant at 11:30am. The only thing better than the food was the customer service! Can't wait to go back since we conveniently moved right around the corner! read more

Love it. Family friendly! The people who run this establishment are first class. Their deli is out of this world!

This place is such a hidden gem. I took my mom there for here birthday. As soon as we pulled up she said "you are taking me to eat at a gas station????" I just had to laugh. Little did she know what was in store. I suggest get there early. Limited seating. And you better like the people next to you lol. It is cozy. They had puzzles for my girls to play with. Which was nice. There is a sweeter older gentleman who greets you as you walk in the store. We both ordered the special avocado sandwich and corn chowder soup. Half and half. It was amazing. The soup in the middle of a hot Carolina summer was still amazing. I ordered pasta salad and a fruit cup....I kept ordering items because everything sounded amazing. We were not disappointed everything was delicious. Freshly made and the service was great. My mom had the best time!! We will be back read more

I make an effort to support local businesses and tried this lunch spot due to the rave recommendations. First off, this mom and pop shop is endearing. Incredibly friendly people, genuine too! As for the food, I wasn't too impressed with my sandwich (Avocadowich). It was pretty generic, nothing I couldn't make at home or get cheaper at a chain sandwich shop. The ingredients were uninspired and tasted as though they were mass purchased at Sam's Club rather than selectively choosing artisanal items. However, I am so relieved I took the cashier's advice to try their Friday special: the chicken boq. I'm not from this area originally so I had no idea what it was. It seemed popular amongst the regulars so I decided to get a cup. Woweee, it's like a stuffing textured chicken and rice mixture topped with a tangy sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed it and devoured within seconds. The desserts looked amazing as well. Pros: People; Friday lunch special: Chicken Boq; support local businesses! Cons: Pretty generic sandwich menu; hygiene (the person who made my sandwich used his hands and no gloves). read more

An absolute gem. So delicious. It makes me so happy to know that places like this exist. Would give my highest recommendation.

The best sandwiches in Columbia come from this place. Do not doubt my sincerity. It is also a great place to get food for picnics or a day away from home. I suggest calling in your order, pick it up, then go eat it in a park. read more

My buddy who's children go to Harmony suggested this place. Had never heard of it, but loved it! It's like a Forest Acres Bodega. Friendly people. Great food. My buddy said they roast their meats in house. I had the turkey and avocado and it was delicious. He had a melt that smelled good. Wanted to try the chicken and shrimp Caribbean sandwich, but since it was my first visit I went basic. Love the grocery and the mint or lemon for the tea. It's the little things. Buddy said this place was a savior during the flood too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great catering services. Awesome sandwiches and salads. Great people too. The chicken Tedder salad and the Greek turkey pita are awesome. The homemade balsamic dressing is also superb. read more

This is the place I always hit first when I come home. Such friendly people work here and their tea is the best in Columbia (especially if they have mint leaves out). The Greek turkey is my favorite entree, hands down, and the hummus is also a star. If you're in a hurry, grab a Cow Tail from the store but if you have a special event or holiday coming up, pre-order the ultra-layered caramel cake!!! read more

I'm glad I followed the yelp recommendations for this lunch spot. I ordered the soup & sandwich combo to go. The half turkey/avocado sandwich & bowl of soup proved to be delicious & more food than I could possibly eat for lunch. I can't say enough good things about the corn chowder. It was hearty & had so much flavor. Everyone was friendly. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

A family-run operation that makes a mean sandwich. Whatever long-ago sandwich jockey got the idea of adding horseradish to the turkey-avocado was a genius. It cuts the taste perfectly. It's worth the $.75 to add one of their cookies to your sandwich, too, and I usually grab one of the bottled cheerwines from the convenience store coolers to finish everything off. $10 for an outstanding lunch. Call ahead, though. This place gets slammed from 11-2, you'll wait quite a while if you just walk in to order. Park wherever you can fit a car when you arrive. read more

Love this place! You would never even know it exists unless someone tells you about it. The food is great! Always tastes so fresh. The greek sandwich is my favorite. The hummus is awesome!! The setting is very laid back and casual, makes for a wonderful relaxing meal. Highly recommended! read more

Our firm placed an order for pick up over the phone...TWO HOURS later our runner is still sitting there waiting for the orders. On top of that, they messed up one of the orders and then accused our runner of "stealing" two of the orders when they couldn't find them?!? Never again will we order from here. Very disappointed!! read more

They closed up shop when we walked in. They opened their shop back up to serve us. Two more parties came in to eat and we made it a worthwhile experience. Great sandwiches. Great experience coming from California. read more

Food is always great but service can be a little slow. The original sandwich is always my favorite. This is a hidden gem in Forest Acres!

Get the Greek turkey with extra Greek sauce on the side to dip it in! Nice people and great Service!

We loved The Other StoreA local gem that shines with hospitality and GREAT food. Everything is FRESH - from the salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Portions are PERFECT. The Other Store is Perfect, Pleasant and Pleasing read more

Love this cute place. Living around the corner, this place is great if you run out of milk or eggs, you can run right in and pick up grocery items without the lines and parking hassle. Firewood, and miscellaneous items are also available! In addition their restaurant in the back is to die for!!! Try their chicken salad sandwich!!! Recommend this place!!! read more

Linda offers some of the best sandwiches in town with surprising flavor combinations that will tantalize your tastebuds and keep you coming back for more. One tip: get there early for lunch or call ahead. It gets pretty busy. read more