Knowledge Perk Coffee Company is a good spot in Columbia for a solid cup of coffee and a…read morecomfortable atmosphere. The shop is clean, welcoming, and has a nice setup for meeting someone, studying, or getting a little work done. The coffee is good, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It's definitely a spot I would try when visiting or if you're a local looking for something new.

Cold brew was perfect and Latte was great. Loved the huge comfy front porch. Will be backread more

Consider this an upscale coffee shop near the Colonial Life Arena and Convention Center. I love…read morethat they have so many options for teas and coffees, but I would say to stick with the desserts and croissants over the sandwiches. A great place to stop in, with options if you want to work a little and grab a meeting in the area!

New owners, and this place is more awesome than ever! Always welcoming, clean, and a great place to…read moremeet friends and/or study. More food options now, and the service is exceptional. Great staff!

This place is amazing!!! I live in New Hampshire, and I want to bring this place home with me. The…read morevegan breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage is inexpensive but chef's frickin kiss. The Vader Leia is outstanding. And the staff, vibe, and decor is wicked alt chic. LOVE!!!!

Very bizarre interaction, we stood for at least 2 minutes while the staff continued their personal…read moreconversations. No greeting or communication of any kind. Wish I could review the drinks but unfortunately wasn't given a chance to order, gave up and left. We went to Godspeed coffee instead which is 3 min walk around the corner. Excellent service over there and they gave us an amazing run down of their menu.

This is a great coffee shop to either go and work or visit with friends. I love what the restaurant…read morestands for and how it's supporting people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The staff are nice and efficient and greeted me as I walked in. I just really enjoyed myself. I ordered a a pumpkin spiced iced latte with almond milk and a bacon Gouda sandwich. The coffee was amazing. It was perfect. The Bacon Gouda sandwich was OK. There was nothing spectacular about it. I sat and ate at the bar and it was pretty quiet. This coffee shop is a pretty good size and beautifully decorated. I would definitely visit it again.

I had the best experience at this coffee shop! We went for breakfast and coffee with family while…read morevisiting SC. The coffee was so good and the jalapeño biscuit was honestly one of the best I've had! I went back the next day before leaving town! Lol. I love that they employ people with developmental disabilities. Their employment practices show that they celebrate diversity and inclusiveness towards their customers too. The staff were so friendly. I loved all the merch too and their phrase, the world says hurry we say hello! The vibes were right and the place was clean. Definitely want to go back again soon!

Lovely time! A little crowded, but a good way to celebrate a student, friend, or family member who…read moreloves dessert. I recommend ordering a drink and then sending someone to scout the desserts. Cakes were fabulous.

Quaint little spot which very cool architecture and design. I can't say much about service or the…read moreoverall atmosphere because I only arrived to pick up a small dessert and I wasn't disappointed. I got the banana smoothie, and it was one of the better milkshakes I've had. I'm not sure about their other desserts or baked goods, however the milkshake was amazing! It was just thick enough to use the straw, but liquid enough so that it flows nicely and the flavors were bursting. Overall, the milkshake was a 8.5/10 for me.

This place made my morning! The cutest 2-story building with AMPLE seating, large windows and an…read moreextensive menu! The perfect stop over following a morning walk. Although I just had iced coffee, Party #2 had a chai tea and LOVED it! Beautiful spot. Definitely a GEM.

Cute little hole in the wall coffee shop. You have to go upstairs to access cool beans but the…read moreplace feels very cozy. I got the honey oat latte and the breakfest croissant. Good little breakfest before a long day.

smallSUGAR was excellent! Everything, from the food to the ambiance to the customer service, was…read moreamazing! First and foremost, I must start by commending the girls who were working there. They were all so sweet and really went above and beyond to make sure it was a high-quality experience. I noticed that they openly advertise that they don't accept tips and have slightly higher prices in order to pay their workers a living wage, and the results were directly reflected in the customer service that I received. As for the food and drink (coffee), that was pretty good as well! While I do wish that they might have had bagels, the croissant that I substituted it for was warm, buttery, and tasty, and it was a nice change from my usual coffee shop meal, as I've only had a croissant a handful of times. The coffee was fine, and I loved how they offered free refills, which I've noticed that other local coffee shops usually don't. Finally, I loved the setting of the restaurant, which gave you the opportunity to either sit inside and enjoy the ambiance or on the outside patio and enjoy some peace and quiet. I also loved the artwork that they had on the walls, which the waitress informed me was painted by a local artist and which you could purchase if you wanted to. All-in-all, I loved smallSUGAR, will be back in the future, and would highly recommend stopping in!

Stopped by smallSUGAR and had a decent overall experience, though a few things held it back…read more The space itself was clean and well-kept, with a modern, minimalist vibe that works well for a casual brunch or coffee stop. Service was fine. Nothing particularly standout, but smooth and efficient. For drinks, the coffee was average. It wasn't bad by any means, just nothing memorable. Especially considering the price point. Food-wise, there were some highlights. The sweet potato bowl was well-dressed and flavorful, though it felt like it was missing a protein component to make it more complete. The shakshuka was very good overall, with great flavor, though it leaned a bit salty. The biggest issue was the bread portion. It simply wasn't enough for the dish. I ended up ordering an extra side, and while it's listed as two slices, it's really just one slice cut in half. At $4 for that portion, that is very unreasonable. That was a recurring theme. Pricing felt high across the board for what you receive. While the flavors were there, nothing really stood out as exceptional enough to justify the cost. Overall, not a bad visit. Just one where the value didn't quite match the experience.

I really liked Curiosity Coffee Bar, and think that it's the perfect local, eclectic, but still…read moremodern coffee bar! I loved the artwork in the shop, as it made me feel like I was in a big city, an international city. The staff was really nice as well, and my simple cup of black coffee was pretty good as well. They also had a cool selection of merchandise for sale, which included mugs, stickers, candles, etc. In addition, they had a cool outdoor area, which would be great on a nice spring or fall day! All-in-all, Curiosity was great, I'd highly recommend it, and I'll be back in the future!

I'm so sorry yall I drank most of my cold brew already lol ! But this place had great reviews so I…read moredecided to meet my friend here for a coffee date. I got a cold brew with heavy cream and sf vanilla and caramel syrup. It was rich and really good! This is a cute little cafe off Main Street and I love the vibes here. It's very colorful and welcoming.

What a cute, cozy, and welcoming coffee shop. The amazing woman working and making coffee was so…read morenice and personable. The coffee was great. I loved the flavor addition. They have a menu of beverages, and they have a few snacks, baked goods, and a refrigerator with food offerings. You should definitely give this spot a try, especially if you are downtown.

We love this place! Great coffee, and smoothies, snacks and some sandwiches. And the best customer…read moreservice!

My sisters and I were decided to check out this spot as we were walking by and were glad we did!…read more This ice cream shop is on the smaller end but was so cute and festive with the Christmas decor. The staff was kind and asked if we would like samples. My sisters and I ended up with flavors such as early grey, raspberry, chocolate Nutella and brownies and cream. The ice cream was delicious and soft, plus the texture reminded me gelato! We sat inside and chatted while enjoying our ice cream. Great experience and definitely looking to return!

This was a treat for us after dinner a few weeks ago. They are located down town Columbia. If you…read morego in the evening, keep in mind parking is crazy. The shop is cozy small, the decor was really cute. They did have a few seats for guest to enjoy. I had the pumpkin and buttercreme waffle cone. The portion size was good for the price. For me the flavor was just ok, I was expecting it to be a bit sweeter. The flavor was off for me. I would give them another try. I love supporting local places.