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!

During a recent stay in Columbia, I was delighted to enjoy Sweetwaters coffee and breakfast…read moreofferings. I was working in my hotel room nearby and was grateful to find that you can order delivery right through the Yelp app! They have a nice selection of specialty lattes and breakfast items. Both mornings I got one of their specialty lattes (divine) and a build your own breakfast sandwich. I also ordered hash browns on the side. Everything always arrived piping hot and was delicious. I got the build your own breakfast sandwich served on an asiago bagel with egg and cheese and cream cheese on the side. They had everything well packaged for delivery, which I appreciated. Thanks, Sweetwaters, for keeping this girl well caffeinated and fed during a work trip! And, thanks to all the Yelpers who came before to lead the way to this gem. Get to it!

The coffee here is not for beginners or lightweights. It is strong with a caffeine punch that will…read moreleave you buzzing for hours. Classic college town coffee spot. Dark vibe, male baristas who take their coffee seriously. Tables are occupied by students with their laptops escaping the confinements of their dorm rooms. Packed with students ready for their next fix. Parking is typically a challenge in this part of Five Points. Arrive with patience.

Every time I make the 1000 mile trek to Columbia I make sure I stop by. This weekend was no…read moredifferent! Simple Peru pour off coffee that was absolutely delicious. If you're in the area definitely stop by. Grab coffee, pastries, sandwiches or desserts. Everything looks amazing

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!

I've been to this dessert bar twice now, once for my birthday and once for my son's birthday…read more The first time, it was just my husband and me. We sat at the bar and had a slice of cake, a chocolate shake, and a cocktail. It was such a great experience. Everything tasted amazing, and the cocktail was adorable. It even had Curious George's face on it, which made it feel extra fun and thoughtful. The second visit was for my son's birthday. The desserts were still absolutely delicious. The churro cake was insane in the best way. They truly know how to do desserts. My only downside the second time was the table. They have a thick, waxy film on them that feels dirty and sticky underneath. It honestly feels like they need to be scraped down and re finished because touching them is uncomfortable. It takes away a bit from what is otherwise such a great experience. The staff has always been friendly, and the cakes and desserts are consistently amazing. Because of the table issue, I'm giving 3 stars, but I'd happily give five if that detail was improved.

I know I'm going to look like a meanie but the carrot cake was so dry, it made me sad. I'll be…read moreback to try some other items, you can't judge based on one visit. Service was awesome, super friendly and attentive, cute dessert spot

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.

Excellent customer service and delicious fresh homemade desserts! Highly recommend even on Mother's…read moreDay when it was crowded they were efficient.

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!

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.

Great ambiance, pleasant barista. Excellent coffee. Quick service. Nice porch seating. My only…read moredrawback is dogs are not allowed indoors, but are warmly welcomed on the outdoors and provided with a treat.

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!

I don't know how this has so many stars. You can tell the cream content in the ice cream is…read morenon-existent. You almost have to chew the ice cream and it has the freezer burn crunchy texture. We got three different flavors and every one lacked "flavor". Definitely not worth the calories...walk a few blocks to Kaminskys!