Guide to Columbia

Stephen
Guide to Columbia

Food scene

Just around the corner. Our fave: a “quick cup” with a scone.
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Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main St
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Just around the corner. Our fave: a “quick cup” with a scone.
Small batch ice cream. We eat this way too much.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main St
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Small batch ice cream. We eat this way too much.

Breakfast/Coffee

In the Vista, about 10 minutes away. Our fave: the smallSugar breakfast.
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smallSUGAR
709 Gervais St
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In the Vista, about 10 minutes away. Our fave: the smallSugar breakfast.
In West Columbia, about 12 minutes. Our fave: hangover hashbrowns.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State St
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In West Columbia, about 12 minutes. Our fave: hangover hashbrowns.

Lunch

Open Monday-Friday. Our fave: Spotted Salad and a Cronut.
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Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland St
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Open Monday-Friday. Our fave: Spotted Salad and a Cronut.
In 5 Points. Our fave: fried chicken sandwich. It’s incredible.
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Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda Ave
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In 5 Points. Our fave: fried chicken sandwich. It’s incredible.
Our fave: Southern Belly Dipper. It’s all I’ve ever had from here!
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The Southern Belly BBQ
819 Harden St
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Our fave: Southern Belly Dipper. It’s all I’ve ever had from here!

Dinner

Slightly seedy dive-bar. Our fave: the Berger Burger.
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The Whig
1200 Main St
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Slightly seedy dive-bar. Our fave: the Berger Burger.
A tiny, very popular Thai place in West Columbia. Our fave: Pad Thai.
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Mai Thai Cuisine
2249 Sunset Blvd
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A tiny, very popular Thai place in West Columbia. Our fave: Pad Thai.
Incredible BBQ place near Whole Foods. Our fave: brisket.
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Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd
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Incredible BBQ place near Whole Foods. Our fave: brisket.

Drinks

15 minute drive, the atmosphere is very casual, with plenty of space.
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Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman St
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15 minute drive, the atmosphere is very casual, with plenty of space.
A brewery built on the site of a 1940’s airline hanger.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd
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A brewery built on the site of a 1940’s airline hanger.
Wine bar in the heart of the Main Street district.
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Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St
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Wine bar in the heart of the Main Street district.

Sightseeing

Great spot to run, near the apartment.
Vista Greenway Trail
Vista Greenway Trail
Great spot to run, near the apartment.
In the heart of USC's campus, the horseshoe is a great place to relax, play frisbee, and have a picnic.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter Street
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In the heart of USC's campus, the horseshoe is a great place to relax, play frisbee, and have a picnic.

Neighborhoods

Elmwood Park was awarded "best neighborhood in America" in 2014. It's a beautiful, well-preserved bit of Americana just a few blocks from the apartment.
Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park was awarded "best neighborhood in America" in 2014. It's a beautiful, well-preserved bit of Americana just a few blocks from the apartment.