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    Just Us Cafe

    4.3 (172 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Veggie omelet (with cheese added), biscuit, and hash browns. Best hash browns I've had in awhile, seasoned quite well!
    Amy Lauren S.

    My friend and I came here to nurse our hangovers the day after the 2022 Midterm Elections. The night didn't go our way, and it was a long night with lots of booze. We needed an epic breakfast to make us feel better, and Just Us Café delivered. Just Us Cafe is a family-owned diner and local hangout that seems to have a crowd of regulars, but we felt welcome. The servers use Ipads to enter your order at the booth or table, which is very efficient and gets your drinks and food out quickly. We both had veggie omelets, and I customized mine to add cheese as well as an order of hash browns with onions on the side. The omelet was full of cheese and vegetables, and the hash browns were hot and crispy like home fries. My dining partner also had a side of catfish. As a pescatarian, I love that they have options that don't include sausage or bacon. Prices here are VERY reasonable, and our server kept us taken care of with drink refills and condiments. You also get a small discount if you pay with cash. I would return and recommend Just Us Café for breakfast.

    L Anthony F.

    Well, since my last visit the restaurant has changed hands to the son of one of the original owners. And thanks be to god the spirit of this restaurant is back. Thanks for the rescue! You won't get better home style like cooking in Columbia. No sir, nope!! Tell 'em CORNBREAD sent you!

    P H.

    What a fantastic breakfast joint so much so that it might be my new favorite. We all had omelets great taste delicious goodness. Very clean. It has a wheelchair access. Very busy but we received our food rather quickly. Reminds me of a place I use to go with Grandma. My kiddos and I will return

    Fried chicken sandwich.
    Kelly H.

    Delicious food. Served hot. The fried flounder was sooooo good. Not fishy at all and cooked perfectly.

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    Sarah S.

    This is some good southern food. We stopped in for breakfast and had the best biscuits and gravy in South Carolina. There was a wait, but you sign your name and # in your party and they'll call you fairly quickly. I had the eggs, sausage links, and grits and hubby got the home fries which were tasty. Service was good and the coffee hot!

    Corned beef hash, eggs, grits pancake and a homemade biscuit.

    Visiting SC and was referred by hotel staff to Just Us. As you walk through the door you are greeted by Ms. Brenda. She makes you feel like you are coming home even if it's your first time there. She was kind and made sure I was comfortable, which is nice as a solo diner. Megan is just as sweet and gave 5 star service. The food was hot and delicious. I even ordered my supper before I left. As a NYer I am picky and you have to really be good for 5 stars. They knocked it out the park. Great job to all working there especially the chef :)

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    Pack all the time. Great food Wonderful staff. Breakfast is out favorite place to eat.

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    This is my absolute favorite place to eat in my neighborhood. I have never had bag food or bad service.

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    Great lil family eatery. Anything anyone would want. Food was good. Service was good. Comfortable, informal surroundings. Try it!

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    Yummy breakfast food! Cute diner atmosphere - great waitress! Very friendly environment! Definitely will be back.

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    Good Home Cooked food. Not expensive but a lot of food. You won't leave hungry. In and out quickly. Service is great.

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    Delicious breakfast, always very busy so it's best to call ahead or be ready to wait a few minutes for an open table

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    This is the place all the locals go to. Great price, for good food. I love the old breakfast cafe vibes personally.

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    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!

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    4.4
    (113 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Greeted and sat immediately when walking in. This was a place my brother chose to celebrate his…read moregraduation! A unique experience of its own. The place is very well air conditioned, and the space is very intentional. Visiting from out of state the waitress seemed a bit shy/new but curious about Wisconsin she warmed up a little bit. It's really cool that you can see the chefs in their element behind a glass wall while you wait. The silverware, or should I say Goldwear was beautiful. I started out with the All American Spritz- it was good but nothing extraordinary. However when I tried the pistachio martini, I was in disbelief! I was skeptical to order it as I've never even heard of one before and was unsure how pistachio would translate into a martini. It was creamy and somehow savory and sweet at the same time, the alcohol taste was nonexistent. And the rim was coated in pistachio crumbs. Both the drinks presentation was beautiful. I personally ordered the bbq chicken sandwhich, with mac and cheese instead of fries for the side. The sandwich was smoky, I could not stop eating it! If anyone was wondering what so special about the mac and cheese, it's the name of the noodles. And yes, the waitress will sound it out with you lol! The Mac and cheese wasn't creamy, and I found it a bit bland unfortunately. There was no order the same in the group I came with. The truffle fries were on the thinner crispier side, neat that there were different color of potatoes used. The duck wings came out like their very own presentation. I tried the alligator bites, that were served with 2 sauces, I thought there were kind of chewy , and weird enough I guess I have a preference with how my alligator is served since having tried some at the Wisco State fair. I love that the menu feels curated, you know what you're there for and it's not overwhelming to pick from the options of something new. The bathroom was very cute too! And the bar area was lit up, a cool atmosphere.

    I was not impressed, but there is a lot of potential here to be impressed…read more When we first arrived, the hostess immediately let us know the kitchen would be closing soon, even though there was still an open reservation after ours. That created a slightly rushed feeling right from the start of the experience. When the food arrived, it was not served hot. The fries were seasoned but came out cold, so we had to send them back. The service also felt a bit disengaged, as though the server was ready to wrap things up, even though there was still about 30 to 45 minutes before closing time. That said, once the food was remade and served hot, it was really good. My salad, however, was not the same experience, as the lettuce had brown spots throughout, which took away from the overall quality. You can tell the kitchen has potential when the food is prepared properly, but consistency is the issue. The ambience is very cool and visually appealing. It is a bit dark for my personal preference in the evening, but I can imagine it being bright and beautiful during the daytime. The cocktail I ordered was just okay and didn't really stand out. Overall, there is definitely potential here, but improvements in consistency, service attentiveness, and food quality control would really elevate the experience.

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    I finally made it to Black Rooster, and I can't wait to return. The downstairs is cozy, of course;…read morethen the stairs to the rooftop are to the right. There is an elevator if needed. The rooftop is so cute. There is an intimate couch area, and the rest are tables. The rooftop has nice views. There's a bar downstairs and upstairs. On the rooftop, you order at the bar, take your number, and wait for your drinks and food. Their happy hour menu is pretty solid, and it's 4-6 pm. I had an Aperol margarita, and it was absolutely delicious. I went with the burger because it was on happy hour and looked delicious. The burger was actually really good, and it was packed with flavor. The fries were hand-cut and delicious. They have a couple different aiolis that are top-notch. The meatballs were pretty good. More fans would be ideal for summers in Columbia.

    The food and drinks they served were all great. The beef tartare in particular was very fresh and…read morehonestly some of the best I've had. My only critique is the price. I felt like it was slightly overpriced compared to the average (West) Columbia market for what you get. The waitress was pleasant and she did a great job handling our orders. The restaurant is placed in a fantastic location. You get a view of Meeting St and of the bridge heading into downtown. The inside seating was a lot smaller than I expected so I would definitely take the rooftop whenever possible, but I don't believe the rooftop is open for reservation.

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