The Strudel Shop

A box of treats from Silver Spoon made its way to our office, and the salted caramel brownies were…read morethe first thing to disappear. I ordered a few more items for a family get-together, including the bacon cheddar biscuits and some cookies. The biscuits were especially good--savory, buttery, and filling enough for a quick breakfast. Everything was packaged nicely, and I liked that the menu changes enough that there's usually something new to look forward to.

I don't have enough good things to say about Silver Spoon. Everything they make is incredible and…read morethey keep it fun with the new drops and different treats every week. Their red velvet cake is out of this world, as is their chocolate peanut butter pie. Definitely my two favorites but I've never had anything from here that wasn't delicious.

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Fudgey Brownies, so good!

The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli

4.6(881 reviews)

1.6 mi•Shandon

Excellent breakfast and lunch specialty sandwichs, grits, soups, salads and sides !…read moreOhh.. and don't forget extra delicious cinnamon rolls to take home... Try the Caramel Bourbon..my fav.

So good we went twice in one day!…read more Get there before 9 am to beat the breakfast rush. Lunch is a steady flow and they know how to manage the crowd.

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The Buffalo Turkey Sandwich

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The Baked Bear

4.2(151 reviews)

1.1 mi

Amazing experience! The atmosphere is great, with a cool blue theme and nice wood accents that make…read morethe place feel really inviting. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and I really appreciated how careful they were about peanut allergies when going over the menu. I ordered an Oreo cookie sandwich with Oreo ice cream in the middle and Oreo crumbles as a topping, and it was so good! The ice cream was super creamy, and the cookie was warm, heat-pressed, and delicious. This place completely exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be coming back, and if you're anywhere near here, you should 100% check it out--it's phenomenal!

Last time i will go. They never have the bake bowls. Its…read morein the name bake bear. This is the third title time going out of my way. To get something here

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Sweet GG's Bakery

4.9(15 reviews)

1.1 mi•Shandon

Y'all! When I tell you... I am 100% not lying.... Run don't walk and get you some cake! Nayo the…read moreowner is not messing around. She has tried and true recipes! And the fact that she has her employees backs when there is a mean customer (see TikTok) MADE me come in a try her. She is lovely, polite and talented. 10/10 will be back tomorrow! We had red velvet cupcake, 5 flavors pound cake and strawberry cake. Ngl the strawberry cake is TO DIE FOR!

The staff was very friendly and inviting. When I tell you the pound cake was good, it was GOOD! I…read moreplan to try the chewy bars on the next visit.

Chocolate Cake

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Trying some new yummines

The Gourmet Shop

4.1(314 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've been going to the Gourmet Shop since the 80's and it is still fantastic! My husband and I went…read morefor lunch today and the chicken salad and tuna salad were delicious as usual. The coffee is fantastic too. The cafe has a European feel to it and the bakery, deli and retail area are delightful. Our service was excellent and we enjoyed our lunch experience. It remains my favorite lunch spot in SC.

Food and coffee it's ok, atmosphere is great however the service is terrible, just because the…read moreweather was so bad, never looked at us, never smiled.

Charcuterie Board Pick 4

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Insomnia Cookies

3.4(107 reviews)

1.0 mi

Insomnia was great! Sadly, I'm trying to lay off the sugar at the moment, so I only got one (1)…read moresingular cookie. Having said that, my cookie was warm, gooey, and absolutely delicious! Furthermore, Insomnia definitely tested my discipline, and I was very tempted to try some more of the cookies, brownies, and ice cream that they had. Luckily, I was able to maintain my discipline, but I can't recommend them enough for those wanting something sweet!

I stopped in to grab some cookies for my family before I concluded my visit…read more I think this was my first time having Insomnia Cookies outside of New York. While they originated in Philly, they are literally all over NYC and are dangerous when a sweet tooth hits on a late night. I was surprised when I walked into this Columbia, SC location to see how spacious it was and there was actually no one waiting. We waited a few for the young lady to finish what she was doing in the back and realize we were there. I picked an assortment for a 12pack, entered my number for points, tapped to pay and was on my way. Just A Note: If you haven't already, I recommend you get the app and start accumulating those sweet treat points.

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The Local Buzz

4.8(11 reviews)

2.0 mi•Shandon

If I could give 10 stars I would!! I ordered 2 dozen vegan…read morechocolate chip cookies, 2 dozen vegan snickerdoodle cookies, and 1 dozen vegan gluten free chocolate chip cookies. The baker was the kindest woman who is clearly passionate about catering to people with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor. Free of charge, she threw in some vegan sugar cookies and vegan gluten free sugar cookies. We had the most wonderful conversation and I could not be happier I ordered from her! The cookies were quickly devoured by everyone and had I not stated they were vegan, no one would have known! So so so delicious! Don't hesitate!

I wish I lived down the street. I was driving through Columbia and looking for form free options…read morearound 10am on a Friday. This is the place to go.!! I almost cried eating the Streusal pumpkin... so most!!! I tried to savor the lemon blueberry but it was too good. I want more but I'm back at home in Atlanta.

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360 Treats

4.6(18 reviews)

0.8 mi

Such an amazing local sweet shop. A must do!!! Service and treats so good, we came back. The shop…read moreis cute and offers a cool window to watch while they make your ice cream. Owners are amazing and I can't say enough good things about this place. From fruity energy drinks, to espresso coffees, rolled ice cream, baked yummy sweets and fresh breads and fruits... you can't go wrong! 10/10!!!!

360 Treats was a fun dessert and coffee shop, and it was the first time in my life that I got to…read moretry rolled ice cream. There wasn't anything wrong with it, but I don't think I enjoy rolled ice cream as much as the traditional cup or cone. Nevertheless, I appreciated the opportunity to try it out, and the two (2) staff members who were present were extremely nice and helpful. If rolled ice cream is your thing, they have no shortage of flavors for you to try, as well as a small assortment of other pastries and sweets. I don't know if I'll be back, but I'm glad that I at least stopped in once. I'd recommend others do the same!

Butter Pecan Cappuccino

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Peanutbutter and honey croissant

Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

4.4(433 reviews)

0.9 mi

Mr Friendly's still delivers. The food and ambiance were great. This restaurant is best in class…read more If you haven't tried this Columbia classic, please do, it is fantastic.

I was shocked at how bad the food was. I had been there 4 years ago and it was just good…read more I had a blackberry mint drink. No mint & 1 blackberry smashed up on the bottom. It was very bad. Got the Crab cakes...ok I could hardly eat them. The crab meat was the lowest quality of crab. Looked like canned crab meat. They were flat about a 1/4 inch. Over fried. So very sad for $34 dollars. Green fried tomatoes. Just a stack of tomatoes without sauce. (Ever pic shows a sauce served with them) my husband had red fish...it was just ok. Now the dessert didn't get what was described on menu. It was good sadly the desert was the best part of the meal. The service was a 4. The place needs a full make over w a better menu & chef. I would not recommend. Unfortunately I will never visit again. It is very low quality cooking.

Rock shrimp appetizer

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Dunkin'

1.6(85 reviews)

2.3 mi•Shandon

This is a pretty average Dunkin'. You can get what you need here, but it's not the nicest location…read moreI've been to, and in multiple experiences, the drive-thru line takes longer than you'd like it to. With that being said, it's not terrible.

Real time review, arrived at 10:10am 9/1/25. Sat at menu board until 10:24. When I was finally…read moregreeted she was extremely personable! Took my order efficiently and was nice and welcoming when I got to the window! She made she to get the specifics of my order which is a plus in my book! I also noticed she was taking orders and making coffee and she was able to still be attentive. My coffee was absolutely exceptional and if anyone reading this review, if you have never had coffee milk added to your drink get that versus creamer. It is absolutely amazing. My sandwich was cooked to perfection. My hashbrowns weren't as well done as I normally liked them, but they were still delicious.

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James M.

4 years ago

By far one of the best meals I've ever had!!!!! When you walk in The Strudel Shop you already can tell the chef takes pride in his shop!!!! Everything is hand crafted from scratch with only the best ingredients and some imported from Belgian for example, which is where he gets his chocolate from!!! Awesom!!!!! also after you sit down you get to take in the whole vibe of the place which has a very inviting and retro feel but yet with cool modern art all over the place with a bit of that bistro feel! Kevin personally tells you about what he offers and tells you about the fresh ingredients! All the food was baked, cooked and brewed to absolute perfection!!!! Also, there's a piano in the front which he ac plays and I'm a drummer myself, and he asked me if I wanted to bring them over and jam out. Which means if you play an instrument bring it with you if you can!!!! You might just get too jam out!!! All in all it was a great experience and I will be a frequent Custome! Thank you and it was great to meet and talk with you Kevin!!!! read more

Debbie R.

3 years ago

Do not be misled by the name "The Strudel Shop" because the sandwiches here are top notch. My son and brother swear by the turkey sandwich (which has focaccia bread with what appears to be sun-dried tomatoes baked on top of it). Both my son and brother raved about the balsamic glaze that was featured on this (turkey sandwich) as well. My point is that this place has very ornate food offerings with extremely reasonable prices for this type of cuisine. Do yourself a favor and check it out, because the strudel and spanakopita also got rave reviews by some other friends of mine. read more

Daniel W.

4 years ago

I'm devasted I don't live in Columbia, SC just to frequent this excellent shop/food! The chef, Kevin, was super nice and made me and my friends special strudels even though they had just closed (unbeknownst to us until after the fact). An absolute must for Columbians or if you're passing through! read more

Emily W.

4 years ago

Went to The Strudel Shop for the first time for brunch this morning and I can easily say this is now going to be one of our "go to" places in Columbia. The food is amazing and everyone is so friendly. If you haven't been yet, you have to try it! read more

Debbie W.

4 years ago

Great lunch, reasonable pricing. sandwiches, fresh pizza, and strudels are ALL excellent! All top quality, fresh ingredients: prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes, & herbs, are used to create a really great dining experience. read more

Kimmah D.

4 years ago

The spanakopita is incredible! The owner was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. Worth driving 30 minutes for the chocolate cupcake and maple latte. read more

Andrew G.

4 years ago

Went in this morning and got the berry strudel with fresh fruit. The food and service was great!

Alex N.

3 years ago

the Chef is outstanding. All the strudle is delicious.

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