We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

What a cool place! It's a bit hidden down the street from the square, but well worth the slight…read moredetour. As you enter B.A.D. you'll pop right in front of the doughnut case. There you'll find some, not a lot, of delicious baked goods. It's more about the building of rather than the doughnuts themselves. You choose a base doughnut as your foundation then you go nuts with the toppings. And toppings there are. Creamy, gooey, crunchy, some healthy looking, some healthy sounding, something for everyone. In this case the everyone were two of my grandchildren and did they ever go at it! One chose a powdered doughnut as their foundation and the other a glazed. They spent, it seems, like 5 minutes each choosing and directing the pile that was put on top. Both masterpieces in their own right. While they were chomping on these concoctions, my daughter and I were discussing how we would have attacked. First of all, we wouldn't have chosen a wimpy doughnut for the base. We would have gone all in with a Cinnamon roll. Those suckers are the size of plates! What a ground floor. Top it with apples, apple butter and caramel drizzle and you've got a caramel apple cinnamon work of art! Now we're talking. Try it for yourself. After all it's only like a billion calories. Quick Tip: The doughnuts are shaped as triangles. You can always tell yourself that you're teaching the kids trigonometry.

I was just looking for a donut! What I found was an amazing place to take a much needed break,…read morepleasant conversation, music that sparked my imagination and tasty comfort food. I had the apple fritter and Kasekrainer bratwurst and a great cup of coffee. My tastebuds were happy; every bite was a pleasure. Violet, my server, was knowledgeable about the menu and offered creative suggestions for building your own donut which I found intriguing as I watched her attend other customers. All in all a warming experience to bring a stressful week to a close.

Stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon while I was visiting the Factory. The man working was kind…read moreand prompt. It was neat to be able to see where they were working on more pastries and bread over on the right. There was a bar you could sit at and eat and some tables outside. It was cute and clean. I tried to gluten free chocolate chip cookie, I didn't necessarily need gluten free but it was all they had. Pretty decent cookie. They had about 8 different pastries and a few loaves of bread. Not a huge selection but everything looked great. I also saw coffee on the menu.

While they don't have dozens of selections, sometimes with bakeries, less is more…read more And with Kings, that's definitely the truth. We tried the almond croissant, breakfast focaccia, churro croissant. All were very good, the focaccia was tasty, but very salty. Delicious for a bite or two-- better to share with 3-4 people. We will definitely be back.

We drove an hour to try the Italian food. They did not…read moredisappoint... extremely delicious. Family owned and welcoming. The ambience is small carry out only... but worth it.

Savarino's Bakery…read more Saw someone post it yesterday and had to check it out myself. I'm a huge Golds Deli fan and had to check this one out right down the street. I was in a rush so I didn't get the best pictures but the inside is amazing. Gives old little hats market vibes before they took over the taco shop next door, if you know you know. They have take and bake meals as well as a full line of pastries. The muffaleta pictured here was incredible. I would eat it literally everyday if I could. Extremely fresh peppers, olive salad, and cheeses. Huge portion obviously. Give it a look next time you're in Columbia! The Italian was incredible as well. Everything here truly has such a "refreshing" taste to it, something that severely lacks from most establishments nowadays.

I came here for lunch on a Sunday with a friend and his family!!…read more All I'm going to say it was probably one of the best authentic Mexican "unAmericanized" food I have ever had! The two different sauces(cilantro) & (hot) sauce absolutely the best I have had! I met the owner, Alvaro who was very gracious and kind! He said he had been operating this grocery store/restaurant joint for over 16 years! I hope I can be back soon! If I lived in this area, this would be my Mexican food go to place!! The prices were very reasonable as well! I highly recommend this place!

The food is very good. But if you're a white person they will over charge you. I get the same exact…read morething every time and the price is always different. I get 2 chicken tacos and noticed depending who's behind the register will charge me for lengua.

So impressed with every sweet treat I've received from Sugar Magnolia Bakehouse! I've purchased…read morecookies previously from pop-up sales and I've always been satisfied. I recently ordered cookies for my daughter's 3rd birthday and they were better than I could have imagined! The process was smooth from start to finish - order form was simple and easy, invoicing was straightforward and I was contacted before order pick-up to confirm details. Definitely recommending to friends and will use in the future!

Can't say enough good things about the person who owns this biz. Very accommodating and flexible…read more Super talented. Been coming back three years in a row for birthday treats!

Such a cute spot for a sweet treat!…read more My partner and I decided to stop in to split a post-lunch sweet treat, and their peanut butter chocolate dessert was incredible. The peanut butter was fluffy and the rich chocolate complimented it perfectly (the decorative chocolate piece on top was also a nice touch). The inside of the bakery was cute and cozy, and the outside tables would be an excellent spot to relax on a less hot day. I can't wait to come back and try their other sweets next time I'm in the area.

The front of the shop was inviting and cute!!! Upon entering staff were also welcoming as was the…read moresmell!!! I chose the tiramisu and husband chose the key lime tart. We also each had coffee. It was quiet and each item was especially tasty! The decor was great for a girls tea experience. (Not that my husband minded) I also got a giant croissant to go! I am overall quite happy with everything here!! And I am very glad we happened upon the establishment!!

Great restaurant with friendly and courteous service. I had the Tuna melt which was outstanding…read more I've had their cobbler here before and it's always good. Fun atmosphere and great crowd. I'll be back. Great job by Betty and Gloria

Amazing Food-nice quiet corner on Market Square in Columbia... don't let the "small" entrance fool…read moreyou! Generous portions, BEST croutons around, tasty homemade dressings. Delicious chicken salad and stacked high to here! And the desserts look yummy, but too full to even try one! Try it - you won't be sorry! Great find after visiting Polk Museum! The gardens are Amazing and BEAUTIFUL!

Saras cooking Shack is made to order a meat and two vegetables most meat is cooked to order they…read morehave burgers fries, steaks ,country fried steak and a lot more. And if you want just grab me a drink snack or bag of chips and be on your way.

From the owner: From cakes to desserts, I can customize your design and get it to you right on time!read more

Yelp says closed but they were open, didn't have much to choose, they were almost out, did choose a…read morechocolate bar which was pretty good, an old fashioned plain donut which was ok and a pecan apple fritter which was ok. They didn't have coffee, said the outlet they want to put the coffee in doesn't work, said they need to place a new circuit panel in the panel board. Hope they can get it done, shop definitely needs coffee.

With an impressive 4.77 rating across all user-driven platforms online (108 total votes and…read morecounting), you would imagine Fresh Donuts would live up to the hype. On paper - actually on an Excel spreadsheet I created - those scores rank them as the third best donuts in Middle Tennessee! Having now eaten at the entire top 25 donut spots, I can provide my impartial review. I found this tiny, unassuming shop in a strip mall with no sign. Unlabeled with a lackluster, no-frills interior, you'll find the secret store adjacent to a Fantastic Sam's southwest of downtown Columbia. In the first few bites, I realized that the donuts at Fresh Donuts were shockingly mediocre for such lofty ratings. But you must consider that a Columbia 4.77 isn't a Nashville 4.77. In a smaller town with fewer bakery options, ratings are always going to be skewed higher. That's true throughout the country. To pull off a 4.77 in Nashville is nearly impossible unless you have a really special product that distinguishes itself among some serious competition! So you must temper your expectations in a town of fewer than 50,000. The maple frosted donut here, my favorite donut flavor, wasn't bad. But it struck me as average and unremarkable. The cinnamon twist wasn't as light and airy as some of the exemplary versions you'll find in Nashville, and the cinnamon was nearly undetectable. While the donuts were fresh even in the late afternoon with a dwindling supply, which is impressive and lives up to the name Fresh Donuts, I wouldn't make this a destination for Nashvillians who are thinking of driving an hour down to Columbia. If you happen to be in Columbia, yes, this is a good stop for donuts. But don't make a road trip out of it just to sample what are allegedly the third-best donuts in the region. They simply aren't what the ratings imply, and I made the trip so you wouldn't have to.