I stopped into 2nd wave Coffee while I was in Lexington SC. The coffee was great! It is close to…read moreparks and had a cute outdoor space. I was so surprised on this location. It is so unique it offers different rooms in each room. It feels like you're in a cozy library. They also allow dogs which I loved. The furniture and shop is a little dated, but adds character. My pup and I sat in a room and took a couple meetings and it felt so cozy and comfortable. I felt like I was at home and had enough privacy.

People are great and you are supporting a great cause. Cozy and nice environment and we bring our…read moredog inside. In a stressful world we need more places to go like this.

This place was a treasure trove of fun finds! Books of all types - genres for all genders, ages and…read morelovers of literature! Sometimes they run a BOGO sale and I was able to catch this on Mystery/Suspense Novels and hooked a Hitchcock! Can't beat snagging 2 books for eight books! Great deal! They even take books in on trade to boot. The ladies that work there were very helpful and we found some neat things. They even have a nice selection or rare and first edition novels.

I've been to the book dispensary twice now and I will say, I love how many different types of books…read morethere are. I do have some problems, though. Firstly, the latest time I went, there were boxes of books everywhere, making it impossible to get into most sections. The childrens' section is quite small. The service is ok, but they are very unorganised, they said they had a book that I needed for school but they didn't end up having it. Their book trade in system is quite sloppy, I gave them $200 worth of old books and they gave me $15 worth of book credits. the value is terrible as well. A very rough looking book about Athens, Greece that I bought was $25, originally $25.50. Other than that, I love the place, I just wish it had better organisation and value.

Absolutely gorgeous bookstore in west Columbia. Tons of great selections and at a great price, it…read morewas hard not walking out with our arms full. Staff was very helpful and inclined to aid in our needs. Books of every genre were here. Loved this place, felt right at home.

This store is amazing! The staff know all in the store and they are all helpful. They have many…read moredifficult to find editions and reasonable pricing. I always enjoy coming here.

It's a few months ago that I walked into this coffee shop while passing by downtown Columbia, so I…read morepromised myself to visit again when I had time to enjoy some tea and stay a while. The day came and what a lovely coffee shop to hang out in. They serve coffee, milkshakes, tea, and lunch. It's cozy but open so you can sit on a couch, high table, or play at a table. They have puzzles and games for people to engage in. They have soft music that will relax you. The ladies were lovely and welcoming. Guys just stop by and stay for a cup of whatever you like you won't regret it. Thank you.

Highly recommend you stop by if you are needing a coffee fix. I chatted with the lady behind the…read morecounter and she was so kind and sweet. Oh, there was also some delicious bark- maybe like four or five different kinds. I was a little shocked it was empty and I'm not sure if they get busy. This coffee shop is attached to a church and across from the hospital. If you're also looking for a quiet place to maybe study, this is it. It was clean and welcoming. Now if you're looking for a bookstore, they do have a bookcase of Christian books, but bookstore would not necessarily be an accurate description. She might be able to order books though. Bottom line-support them. Support small business.

This bookstore is on the smaller side but it's definitely mighty with a few spacious spots for…read morepeople to sit and read or chat! They do have an outdoor seating area where I believe is put to good use during the warmer weather. I appreciate the up to date trendy books they have to offer! The staff is nice too. They also have merch such as tote bags and t-shirts you can purchase as well.

Probably the best book store in Columbia..and they serve wine! Aside from that they have a…read morerelaxing spacious reading area and back yard garden to sit & enjoy ur favorites. They have a great selection of hard to find and contemporary titles and the staff are so nice. They hold special events and have a variety of book clubs and a membership program that earns you discounts on coffee, drinks and other items. Check this place out..great vibe and chill space. They stay open late too which is a bonus.

2nd & Charles was an amazing... bookstore (?) I guess that I would call it a bookstore, but they do…read moreso much more than sell books! They sell guitars, vinyl records, graphic tee shirts, stuffed animals, assorted Legos, and my favorite, the mystery boxes! What I particularly enjoyed about 2nd & Charles was that they had all of the new titles and bestsellers, as well as a large collection of eclectic and vintage books that you could check out and peruse. They also offered you the opportunity to sell and trade books that you've finished, and had a section of books that were "lightly used" and highly recommended from previous readers. In addition, although I don't play video games myself, they had a nice collection of video games that were brought in from previous users, as well as a humorous assortment of t-shirts and office supplies that are sure to break the monotony of a regular office space. To conclude, 2nd & Charles was such a fun and unique store, which offered a dynamic combination of new and used books, music supplies, video games, and a range of other interesting miscellaneous items. I'm so glad that I stopped in, and while I don't really see myself becoming a "regular", I'll definitely be back in the future, and would recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a change of pace and exciting shopping opportunity!

If you're a huge fan of merchandise for books or shows? Definitely check this spot out!…read more There's multiple of rows of used and new books, cd's, vinyl's, blind boxes and etc! It was so cool to see the many options we have to look and decide from. My favorite part was the books and the merch as well as and the vinyls! Seeing products from tote bags to bookmarks to even fanart being sold was so cool to see. The selection felt endless!!!

Amazing staff. Everyone is so helpful when asking about their products. They do so much to support…read morethe community.

Wonderful staff and some nice and unique items. When you come in you're made to feel welcome with a…read morecup of tea and they encourage any questions you might have. Prices are great and the atmosphere is top notch!

For the number of young men working back there... it took far too long for our drinks.read more

The wait was awful - worse than at a normal Starbucks. They seemed very unorganized and clearly did…read morenot have enough people working there. They had a very limited selection of coffee flavors and sizes. My coffee was good, but I was very disappointed in the wait-time (over 20 minutes from when I got in line). Also, I'm not sure, but I think my coffee was overpriced. I got a tall seasonal coffee and it was nearly $5.

This little gem of a bookstore made my day. It was absolutely amazing. It is a queer bookstore…read moremeaning most of the books on their shelves have queer themes, but they really had a great selection with lots of different genres. It was really nice. It's very quaint and cozy and even has a little book nook for children. Oh and I can't forget that there also a coffee shop. I didn't buy any coffee, but it's nice to know if I wanted to I could. Now it is a little difficult to find as it is tucked inside this other building so just look for The Arcade building that has the Asian noodle restaurant. It's in that building down the hall. I absolutely cannot wait to go back. If you're in the area and you love a cozy little bookstore you've got to stop by. The staff are really nice and helpful. It was just an awesome vibe!

such a cute bookstore! they have a large collection with some new and some used books. the majority…read moreof books have some amount of queer representation, and there's a book here for everyone. in addition to books, there's also cute jewelry and stickers and other gifts, making it a great place to go christmas/birthday shopping. there's also a comfy area with children's books and a soft carpet, which is very comfy to chill and read on. the decorations are beautiful and fun to take pictures with. some of the new books are more expensive, but it's reasonable since they use indie publishers. 100% recommend!