Nothing beats a freshly-poured cup of joe and, whether you prefer your coffee hot or iced, Columbia, SC has a coffee shop for you. We’ve narrowed down the city’s nearly fifty coffee shops to our top three picks, so keep reading to find your new favorite spot.
3 Favorite Local Coffee Shops in Columbia, SC
1. Crêpes & Croissants
Crêpes & Croissants is the perfect getaway for a taste of France in South Carolina. Start your day off with a Café Miel, a Café Tobio, or a Café Melange paired with a chocolate or almond croissant in true Parisian style. Add a shot of vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, or dark chocolate syrup to take your drink to the next level; alternatively, if you’re not a coffee fan, try a glass of pineapple juice or a cup of House Made Hot Chocolate.
Customizing your French Toast has never been more fun than at Crêpes & Croissants where you can adorn your creation with strawberries, caramelized apples, melted chocolate, lemon curd, graham crackers, and more. Specialty crepes are a must-try, and either the Honey Moon with bananas and almonds or the Cinnaple with cinnamon and caramel makes a perfect sweet treat. If you prefer a savory crepe, go with the Provence filled with ratatouille and goat cheese.
2. Curiosity Coffee Bar
Curiosity Coffee Bar has something for every coffee, pastry, and breakfast lover including vegan and gluten-free products available upon request. Latte fans can create their own drink with flavors such as almond, cardamom, chai, lavender, coconut, peppermint, orange, raspberry, pistachio, toasted marshmallow, and rose. Alternatively, we also love signature drinks including the Masalatte blended with spices or the Monkey Around with banana and chocolate.
For non-coffee drinkers, Curiosity Coffee Bar offers a wide range of drinks such as the Full Bloom Sparkling Lemonade with lavender and rose in addition to the Strawberry Fields Forever made from matcha and berry purée. Breakfast is served all day, and we highly recommend the Brunch Kit Special that comes with drinks, frittatas, and a potato bowl to share. Treat yourself to a Chocolate Tart with creme fraiche or a S’mores Donut with marshmallow buttercream!
3. Immaculate Consumption
Immaculate Consumption has been a Columbia classic for over twenty years and offers various lunch options in addition to breakfast for diners who prefer their coffee break later in the day. Enjoy a Hot Chocolate with Ghirardelli dark chocolate for a decaf choice, a house-brewed Chai Latte for a little caffeine or a Motivator made from two shots of espresso poured over coffee to kick-start your morning. Customize with flavored syrup or alternate milk to make it your own.
Savory croissants make a delicious breakfast, and we particularly enjoy the Ham & Cheese Croissant with honey mustard as well as the Smoked Turkey Croissant with melted white cheddar. Lunch sandwiches come with a side, and our favorites include the Turkey Green Apple, the Tuna Veggie, and the Roast Beef Gorgonzola. Salad fans will enjoy either the Rox Chix Salad with chicken salad or the Consumption Salad with smoked ham and red peppers.
All of these coffee shops are stellar places to enjoy your breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, or dessert. After you’ve thoroughly savored your order, head over to Superior Motors Kia for the finest vehicles, parts, and services in the state
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