This place is special. I love the old diner vibe (larger than a traditional diner but my statement…read morestill stands). The service could be hit or miss. You having a server or not all depends on how busy it is that day. The food is fairly consistent and you know how good it'll be every time you go. Side note: the Cannoli was actually really good. As a person who doesn't enjoy sweet things that much it was very pleasant.

I was not too impressed with my trip to DiPratos, which was disappointing because it had been…read morerecommended to me by several different people, and I was excited to try it out. I came in a few minutes after 10:00 a.m., the time they open, and while I don't expect a restaurant to be in tip-top shape the second they open, they did not seem at all ready for the day or to accept customers. I stood at the front for a few awkward moments before asking one of the hostesses if I was supposed to seat myself, when she replied "oh no, I'll seat you", and then led me to one of the nearby tables. Somewhat grossly, the tablecloth on the table I was seated at was covered with coffee stains from previous guests, which was kind of unsettling. I then asked for a cup of coffee, and was told that there wasn't any ready, and that I would need to wait a few minutes. Again, not a huge deal, but I would expect a breakfast restaurant to have some coffee ready by the time that they open. Second, when perusing the menu, I was not particularly impressed by their "limited breakfast" options, nor anything on their regular menu. I decided to go with a simple hot dog, and substituted the offered sides with an order of French fries, which ridiculously cost me almost $4 extra. In addition, my hot dog was fine, but nothing exceptional, and definitely not better than one I could've gotten at Costco for a markedly cheaper price. The one (1) bright spot was that the fries were very good, and of higher quality than most other fries I've gotten at similar restaurants. Finally, my server was nice enough, but a little rough around the edges and not overly attentive. In addition, the ambiance was pretty basic, with nothing about it that really stuck out. All-in-all, I wouldn't be adverse to returning to DiPratos on a Saturday or Sunday to try their breakfast menu, but I won't be coming back during the week, and wouldn't really recommend that anybody else do so either.

This is a bodega style deli fully equipped with clutter and random misplaced overstock items. The…read moremenu was falling apart though reads well. I had the falafel gyro with fries and a pomegranate soda. I will not have that again though I have searched some of my local markets for the pomegranate soda. Everything was dry and lacked flavor. While the falafel were piping hot, there was no flavor at all. There was just a sheer smear of hummus, one piece of iceberg lettuce and one tomato cut in half along with two or three cut falafel. No red onion or tzatziki sauce which is what made this so dry. The fries were hot though dry (not sure how that happens) and they had OLD BAY sprinkled on them when he asked if I wanted salt, not old bay. The service was prompt and quiet, no engagement which is typical for a bodega. The seating was standard and clean. I was just disappointed in the meal I chose.

Our ROMEO lunch group of 8 went here for our first time today. I was a little surprised when we…read morewalked in because when I first looked at their website I only saw the dinner menu, which basically was Middle Eastern dishes with almost all of the them priced around $32.95. I figured this must be a nice restaurant with sit down tables and decent lighting. However, after opening the door it basically looked like a fast food, order at the counter restaurant, with about 6 tables or so with around 6-7 small chairs around each table. There was one person waiting outside and inside there was one person sitting at a table eating. There was one person cooking and nobody to take orders. We stood there and watched him cook for about 3-4 minutes without him acknowledging our presence. Finally he finished cooking, wrapped it up and gave it to the guy waiting. He took our orders one by one and while he was taking the third order a guy came out to do the cooking. This was about 11:20AM. Three of us ordered Lamb Gyros with fries. We had one order for a hamburber, a chicken gyro with fries, two combination paninis and one other chicken sandwich. The three lamb gyros came out first. They were very tightly wrapped in a thin paper and then with aluminum foil. The lamb was good but getting the wrapping paper off was a mess. Very messy to eat (but hey, it's a gyro) but the taste was good. The chicken sandwich came out around 35 minutes after ordering. The hamburger was out at about 30 minutes. It didn't look like much and the bun was like something you'd buy off the shelf at Walmart or local grocery store...nothing special, just a normal ordinary hamburger bun. It was rated as a 2.0 by the guy that ordered it. The fries were good, again nothing special but there were quite a bit with the orders. We weren't very impressed with the restaurant as far as friendliness or ambiance. Our average overall rating for it was a 2.87 so we probably won't make this one of our favorites of the 179 restaurants we've eaten at in the Cola area.

This is another place I've been eyeing for awhile and I got the perfect opportunity the other day…read morewith a girlfriend when we were looking for lunch places. The establishment is is spacious and they have tables both inside and outside and are decked out in USC pride. I can totally see this being a college hangout spot. The menu is never ending and it's soooo hard picking which bagel sandwich sounds best because soooo many sounded good. And then after you pick your sandwich you have to pick your bagel! Do yourself a favor and look at the menu before coming in so you already know exactly what you'll try. Since I came with a friend we decided to to try two different bagels and the staff here were nice enough to cut them both in half to make it easier for us to share. The bagels were messy but you could tell they were freshly made and so good! We ended up sharing the ridgeland and neighborino. I loved them both but I want to say I loved the neighborino a smidge more. While living here this will definitely become a regular spot and prices here were more than fair for the portions and freshness.

I love Sully's Steamers and have been going since they opened the first one in Greenville. I wish…read morethey would just open one in Charleston already. Whenever I'm traveling locally I check to see if there is one in my path. We were on our way to Columbia for a trip to the planetarium so we stopped on the way up for Lunch at Sully's. When I first discovered them, they had a sandwich on the menu called The Heater, the last place I went to was familiar with it, but this location was not. That didn't mean they weren't willing to make it for me though. I don't know if I ordered it exactly right, but the woman taking my order and I walked our way through it... the sandwich was delicious either way. This time I also got to try The Griswold (Turkey, bacon, provolone, pepper jack, lettuce, bbq & parm-peppercorn) and it might be a new favorite. This location is bigger than others I've been to. They had a bunch of tables inside and a large communal area outside with turf and a bunch of seating. Someone was even having a birthday party out there. Now I want to have a Sully's Steamers bday party too!

Food was fantastic, haven't had a grinder that good in a long time! Chicken cutlets were perfect,…read morejuicy and well breaded, and not greasy at all. We also bought some cannolis, black and white cookies, and rainbow cookies and all of them were fresh and delicious.

Delicious! Come here! I'm originally from NJ and it's hard…read moreto find a sandwich shop in SC that understands the importance of good bread...Endo's understands and nailed it. Great selection and large portions. We'll be back!

Great place to stop and wander thru for fresh food. They have cheese, meats, bagels, sandwiches,…read moreolive oil, wine, coffee and alot of other packaged foods for take out. Staff was really nice and welcoming. They have plenty of seating to enjoy your goods. I highly recommend Farmers Mkt for a quick bite or maybe a meet up. They have enough for all to grab something to eat. We love that Columbia is a small town, but more modern city spots to hang out! Its really worth a visit, parking was no issue on a Saturday afternoon.

Such nice people! Kind. Helpful to make something off menu for kids…read more Lots of produce, dry goods, etc.... Coffee bar. Butcher, deli meats. We got sandwiches.... Chicken salad and BLT. Both were amazing! Made with love and just so so yummy!

I've been going to the Gourmet Shop since the 80's and it is still fantastic! My husband and I went…read morefor lunch today and the chicken salad and tuna salad were delicious as usual. The coffee is fantastic too. The cafe has a European feel to it and the bakery, deli and retail area are delightful. Our service was excellent and we enjoyed our lunch experience. It remains my favorite lunch spot in SC.

I really like this place for lunch. The chicken salad is great but so is the French Club. Side of…read morepesto pasta is the way to go.

It's the bread! I ordered their veggie sandwich and it was delicious with the ripe avocado and…read moreherbs on the veggies. I'd prefer a little more variety in the veggies but it was a great sandwich. The bread made it for me. The potato salad was ok but again,.... The bread! The staff was friendly and very responsive. It's a cute spot to pop in and out of. There's very little seating but you can sit outside so that's a plus.

Simple no frills sandwich shop right near university of Columbia. There was a steady crowd but the…read moreworkers move so fast there literally is no wait time. Everyone was very friendly, especially the fellow running the register. He was absolutely adorable. I got the godfather sub and it was absolutely delish! I'm here for the wkend but I definitely think I'll be going back another time before I head back home.

Casual and yummy place! It was pretty busy when we arrived for lunch, but we got our orders pretty…read morefast. Our waitress was super nice and explained the menu and specials since it was our first time there. I got the Apollo Dipper and my partner got the Big Dipper, per our waitress recommendations. I am not the biggest hot sandwich fan, but it wanted to try her recs. We both liked our sandwiches and the formula 75 sauce it came with! We will be back and try other types of sandwiches in the future.

I wanted pizza but the shop down the road only had one employee and i was going to eat any time…read moresoon. So i walked down the street and noticed Groucho's. I thought they closed this location. I went in the place has been remodeled. The food is awesome still. I love the STP dipper. The waitress was great. I'm kind of glad now the pizza place wasn't helping me. Love Groucho's

One thing I love is a place that has stood the test of time, surviving in a world where pizza…read morejoints seem to be taking over everywhere. Walking in here is like a step back in time and I love that. Pure nostalgia. This was my first time here and it did not disappoint. They were jam packed during the lunch rush and short staffed but yet the staff was still amazing, handling the rush with ease. I tried "the hoagie" to go and oh my goodness it was amazing. I got the special sauce on the side for dipping and it made the sandwich even better. I seriously can't rave enough abt this place, can't wait to go back again when I'm in town.

Great spot! In the heart of Five Points with private parking. I had the Andy's Special which is a…read moredipper. Delicious. The staff were friendly and service was quick. It's a warm welcoming spot. Give 'em a try.

Our ROMEO group of six were here for lunch today. First time at the new location. Got there at…read more11:25 and had plenty of seats. We had orders for (2) BLTs, 1 Chicken Salad sandwich, 1 greek salad w/chicken, 1 Philly Cheese-steak wrap, 1 beef sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup. The BLT's were great...lots of chopped lettuce, good bacon and on a nicely toasted white bread. The Greek salad was huge...I mean huge! He ate half of it and had to really stuff the uneaten half into the styrofoan take home box. Chicken salad was very good and the beef sandwich (lots of beef). The Philly cheese-steak wrap was said to be a bit bland. Good service, quick, lots of space and GOOD parking (finally)! Our rating was a 8.83 on our ROMEO scale of 1-10.

First rate experience. Everyone was so kind and welcoming when we arrived. The staff was friendly…read moreand helpful with ordering and directions. My roast beef was perfect and the mountain of fries was daunting. No Name is a great spot for a quick, filling lunch. You need to stop by if you're in the area.