Food Scene
PIMENTO CHEESE & PITA CHIPS
Great Brunch Spot
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunda 10am-4pm (brunch weekends 10a-2p)
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DiPrato's
342 Pickens StPIMENTO CHEESE & PITA CHIPS
Great Brunch Spot
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunda 10am-4pm (brunch weekends 10a-2p)
Le Peep
701 Gervais StMonday - Friday 7am-2pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
Sunday 9am-2pm
Amazing Brunch, but get there EARLY
Mon-Tues 8am-3pm
Wed-Sat 8am-10:30pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StAmazing Brunch, but get there EARLY
Mon-Tues 8am-3pm
Wed-Sat 8am-10:30pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
Great breakfast spot!
Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm
Sat & Sun 7am-9pm
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Eggs Up Grill
205 Columbia AveGreat breakfast spot!
Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm
Sat & Sun 7am-9pm
Delicious mimosas for brunch, great food anytime
Mon-Fri 9am-3:45pm
Sat 9am-4:45pm
Sun 10am-3:45pm
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveDelicious mimosas for brunch, great food anytime
Mon-Fri 9am-3:45pm
Sat 9am-4:45pm
Sun 10am-3:45pm
Great coffee spot in Historic Cottontown
Mon-Sat opens at 7am
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Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StGreat coffee spot in Historic Cottontown
Mon-Sat opens at 7am
Great coffee, artsy scene on USC Campus
Mon-Fri 7am-12am
Sat & Sun 9am-12am
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Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College StGreat coffee, artsy scene on USC Campus
Mon-Fri 7am-12am
Sat & Sun 9am-12am
Excellent drip coffee; often have poetry nights and live music
Mon-Sat 7am-10pm
Sun 8am-8pm
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Drip Coffee
729 Saluda AveExcellent drip coffee; often have poetry nights and live music
Mon-Sat 7am-10pm
Sun 8am-8pm
Good coffee, but also good lunch spot near the State House
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm
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Immaculate Consumption
933 Main StGood coffee, but also good lunch spot near the State House
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm
Best fried chicken in town; also, SOFT SERVE
Mon-Sat 10am-11pm
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Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StBest fried chicken in town; also, SOFT SERVE
Mon-Sat 10am-11pm
Best cupcakes in the area; my favorite is the Salted Caramel Chocolate
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Cupcake DownSouth
1213 Lincoln StBest cupcakes in the area; my favorite is the Salted Caramel Chocolate
Great burgers & Sandwiches in a local spot. Good brews, great atmosphere ($)
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Henry's Restaurant & Bar
2865 Devine StGreat burgers & Sandwiches in a local spot. Good brews, great atmosphere ($)
Another great burger spot with tons of specialty burgers ($)
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Pawleys Front Porch
827 Harden StAnother great burger spot with tons of specialty burgers ($)
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StDelicious tacos, a la carte menu ($)
Tios Mexican Cafe & Cantina
921 Sumter StCheap but delicious Mexican fare ($)
M Vista
701 Lady StAsian Fusion; higher priced but yummy ($$)
Best salad I've ever had and the rolls are to die for ($$)
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California Dreaming Restaurant
401 Main StreetBest salad I've ever had and the rolls are to die for ($$)
Romantic lighting and atmosphere; $$$ but the cocktails and menu are SOLID
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Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StRomantic lighting and atmosphere; $$$ but the cocktails and menu are SOLID
Best place to go for seafood $$$ but worth the price
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Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln StBest place to go for seafood $$$ but worth the price
Great cocktails and specials ($$$)
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StGreat cocktails and specials ($$$)
Unique southern inspired cuisine with a great wine list ($$$)
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Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda AveUnique southern inspired cuisine with a great wine list ($$$)
Caters to the raw/vegan/organic lifestyle. Love the pad thai ($$)
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Good Life Cafe
1216 Main StCaters to the raw/vegan/organic lifestyle. Love the pad thai ($$)
Asian fusion; great cocktail and beer list ($-$$)
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Takosushi
1332 Assembly StAsian fusion; great cocktail and beer list ($-$$)
The food is excellent and they have microbrews that are delicious! ($-$$)
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main StThe food is excellent and they have microbrews that are delicious! ($-$$)
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a brunch on Sundays that include BEERMOSAS
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River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdThey have a brunch on Sundays that include BEERMOSAS
Conquest Brewing Company
947 S Stadium RdGreat brews on tap
Amazing Blues/Jazz nightclub. Even better cocktails. ($$)
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Speakeasy
711 Saluda AveAmazing Blues/Jazz nightclub. Even better cocktails. ($$)
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best zoos in the nation! Open daily, 9am-5pm (6pm on Sat & Sun). $15.95 for ages 13 and up
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Zoológico y Jardín Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyOne of the best zoos in the nation! Open daily, 9am-5pm (6pm on Sat & Sun). $15.95 for ages 13 and up
Local Farmer's Market held every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Lots of local eats, art, and entertainment. A MUST DO
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StLocal Farmer's Market held every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Lots of local eats, art, and entertainment. A MUST DO
Check the schedule, but starts in the summer. Tickets range from $5-$15
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Columbia City Fireflies Baseball
1640 Freed DrCheck the schedule, but starts in the summer. Tickets range from $5-$15
Parks & Nature
Great for hiking/biking; Free admission and parking; open 24 hrs/day year round. Visitor center open 9am-5pm daily except holidays
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Parque Nacional Congaree
100 National Park RdGreat for hiking/biking; Free admission and parking; open 24 hrs/day year round. Visitor center open 9am-5pm daily except holidays
Great place to walk, run, bike, or throw a football/frisbee. Right along the canal, there's a lot to see and enjoy!
Free admission and parking, open dawn to dusk year round.
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Canal de Columbia y Parque Riverfront
312 Laurel StGreat place to walk, run, bike, or throw a football/frisbee. Right along the canal, there's a lot to see and enjoy!
Free admission and parking, open dawn to dusk year round.
Arts & Culture
$12 admission, $5 for students
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Museo de Arte de Columbia
1515 Main St$12 admission, $5 for students
$13.95 admission, most days open 10am-5pm
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard Rd$13.95 admission, most days open 10am-5pm
Sightseeing
The Historic Horseshoe at USC is an oasis in the middle of the city. You can take a picnic, beach blanket, or hammock and relax or walk around and enjoy the historic buildings. Free admission and parking is available by meter. There's a visitor center that's open weekdays 8:30am-5pm.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetThe Historic Horseshoe at USC is an oasis in the middle of the city. You can take a picnic, beach blanket, or hammock and relax or walk around and enjoy the historic buildings. Free admission and parking is available by meter. There's a visitor center that's open weekdays 8:30am-5pm.
Shopping
Shops at Five Points & Devine Street; Harden at Devine, hours will vary by location
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Five Points
Shops at Five Points & Devine Street; Harden at Devine, hours will vary by location
Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana CirClosest shopping mall if interested