I have always loved mellow mushroom. I came here for lunch with my mom. I like to sit at the bar upstairs, the downstairs "bar" area doesn't have all of the beers on tap. I got the stuffed mushrooms for the 1st time and I wasn't disappointed. any of the appetizers that have their balsamic glaze is probably a good bet. The restaurant is always clean, the staff is always friendly and the food (while not always the quickest) has always come out correctly and fresh. read more

Mellow Mushroom Columbia - Stuffed portobello mushrooms. The balsamic glaze is ridiculously good! - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Slow hostess. Slow service. Slow food. Slow checks. Slow... Mellow is an understatement. With all this said... the pizza is AWESOME. Unless you get a piece of gravel in it. A friend of a friend cracked a tooth and lost it due to a piece of gravel in their pizza. That is enough to make me not want to eat there again. It is one thing to have a "mellow" atmosphere (read: pothead) but to treat customers like they are irrelevant and serve them gravel... I work 2 blocks away and I nor anyone in my office will eat there anymore, nor do I personally recommend it to anyone. Eat there if you dare... to fall asleep while you wait for your gravel laced food. read more

We recently visited Mellow Mushroom for the first time. I ordered the Holy Shittake pizza and my husband ordered something with a lot of meat on it. This was the best pizza we have ever had! The restaurant was clean and our server gave excellent service. We got a kick out of reading the titles of the "books" posted around the interior! Lol Mellow Mushroom is going on our list of regular places to eat and our only place to get pizza from now on. I did knock one star off my review due to limited free parking. We had to pay a guy $5 to park in a spot right behind the restaurant. It is also difficult to see the Mellow Mushroom name on the free spaces because they need to be repainted. Next time, we will be there at 11:00 to get one of the free parking places. read more

Parking can be tough at this location. Be ready to walk for a few blocks. Pizza is very good if you like the more doughy hand tossed pizza. Good beer as well. Now if you read the other reviews you know what is coming. The service is terrible. I have been to a few other MM's and the service was fine. It must just be the management and training here. If I lived downtown or Shandon I might call in a pickup order but I dont plan on eating there again any time soon. read more

Very casual and enjoyable. Stuffed Portabella Mushroom was great and the Magical Mystery Pizza was too! Boys had huge Calzones that were also well prepared. Climate up stairs was way to hot for a restaurant. Several walked out because of it. Others moved downstairs where it was better. Didn't ruin our experience, but it did Spoiled the rating a little read more

Mellow Mushroom will hit that warm ooozy spot that you crave when you're in a splurge mood. Believe me, when you eat here, you will definitely leave filled up! Their pretzels are doughy softness and delicious. The mega veggie pizza is hearty goodness. I LOVED the banana peppers, sun dried tomatoes and feta in it, incredibly mouthwatering! I had a glass of their Riesling and it was sweet and soft. Their brownie with vanilla ice cream was just the perfect way to wrap up our meal. They accidentally made an extra dessert so we got lucky and people went crazy when the second one was brought out! Btw, portion sizes are LARGE. A 10 " small pizza can easily feed 2-3 people. Dessert is also easily sharable, it's rich. Oh and one more thing - they have trivia on Wednesday nights and it's LOADS of fun. They give you a whole song's worth of time to solve the questions. They cover a broad range of topics like sports, movies, landmarks, pop culture, etc. If you happen to be there on trivia night, it does get loud on the second floor and it is busy, but you'll enjoy yourself! read more

It's the crust. I don't know how they do it, but that crust is unbelievably good and the rest of my review won't live up to it. Last time I was there I ordered the "Maui Wowi" (or something like that), and man oh man was it delicious. It had so many ingredients but somehow they worked in perfect harmony. Let's see, it had: bacon, chicken, ham, banana peppers, pesto sauce, pineapple, peppers.... and I can't remember the rest. Suffice to say it was very delicious indeed. Their beers are a little pricey. Decent selection. I like that they advertise different beer combinations. I know you can combine beer at other restaurants, but I would never remember until I see it right there on the menu. We went on a Friday night, so we did have to wait a little bit. The good news is that the pizza is so filling, you really only need one or maybe two slices and then you've got some to take home for lunch tomorrow. It's a cool place for the university students, but it's worth checking out for anyone. It's that crust. read more

Cute little place in downtown vista, I have eaten at the mellow mushroom back home in Jacksonville so I know the pizza is great and so is the Sangria. I walked in, two smiling faces greeted us and sat us down in a booth by the window so I was facing my back to the window and looking into the whole restaurant. Our server that night was the sweetest and most professional. This particular mellow mushroom had another sitting area upstairs which two sets of stairs lead up to it. I was probably 20 minutes into eating our food which was great by the way (BBQ chicken pizza) when I can see one of the workers name ANDREW sweeping from The top of the stairs coming down. From where I was sitting at the front of the restaurant I can literally see the dirt from step to step that he was throwing around. I am watching the people that are sitting directly under the stairs eating their pizza as he was sweeping and expanding the dirt in the air which then naturally would travel to the peoples food on their tables. I couldn't handle it anymore after I watched him sweep down the first set of stairs, I went to look for a manager and one of the workers told me that she was upstairs, so I told him that ANDREW was sweeping a lot of dirt off them stairs onto the food of the people that was sitting below the stairs. That gentleman said he would take care of it and I went to the restroom and when I came out I can see Andrew continuing down the second set of stairs sweeping the dirt which I can visually see a mound of sand like dirt so, then I walked by and said " that is nasty and very rude and inconsiderate to be sweeping while people are eating and you are still doing it after I mentioned it" he got a little hostile with me and his tone was rude and he said too me "umm excuse me ma'am?" So I again repeated myself how inconsiderate and dirty it was for him to be sweeping dirt all over the place while people had open food on the table. He then kept trying to talk back to me and the coworker of his was telling him to shut his mouth and keep it movin but Andrew was pissed off because I confronted him and still trying to argue with me. The other coworker manage to get him to walk away. No manager was informed and if she was she never showed up or came downstairs to handle the situation... so shame on her/him. Then everyone congregated by the stairs talking and laughing about the situation and for me that was so unprofessional. This place can definitely use some cleaning up especially Andrew's attitude. Before I left The restaurant the family that was sitting below the stairs walked over and thanked me for speaking up for the customers in the restaurant. My three stars are for the food read more

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OK, so I skimmed the more recent reviews first and see a couple of really negative ones. I know this place is a chain, but having never been to any other locations I only know this one. First off, the service was very friendly, and considering we were a party of 8, the 5 minute wait was pretty alright. The drinks were cold and strong, there were crayons and paper for the kids, the appetizers came out quick and I thought the menu choices were pretty creative and my wife loved the option for a gluten free crust. We opted for one with a variety of sauted mushrooms and carmelized onions with truffle oil and aioli. Anyone who compares that with Little Ceasars is pretty much a (insert colorful metaphor). We had a great time, spent about 40 bucks for a family of 4, and thought the food was great. We will be back! read more

I always love ordering a pizza and salad on my break for work. Always fast and good. Almost done with my salad and found this. I am DISGUSTED! read more

Mellow Mushroom Columbia - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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These folks know how to make a good pizza. I had a Holy Shiitake pizza, and holy shiitake, was it divine. Two months later, I'm still dreaming about it. The menu is diverse, and there's something to please just about every palate. Even gluten-free folks have pizza options here. The selection of beer is fantastic, and the servers are always entertaining and speedy. It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for, and in this case, that's some of the best pizza in Columbia. read more

Everything here is pretty good and I love the atmosphere! I especially love their appetizers! Tried the spinach dip which is served with garlic bisque and their pretzels are pretty good with a beer cheese dipping sauce that I ate with it. You can choose your pizza toppings and crust, there's a huge variety of toppings to choose from and they have vegan options which was great for my vegan friend! read more

Went for lunch with a co worker this past week and the experience was ok. To start off with the parking situation frankly, is horrible. The parking lot right next to the restaurant is ridden with NO PARKING OR WE WILL TOW YOU signs so unless you find metered parking on the street you will be walking from a back lot somewhere. It was a chilly day and we were sat right at the front which is just inside the door so it was mighty chilly while we ate. It is a well decorated Mellow Mushroom with the typical decor that you find in most locations with just a hint of local flavor. Food was OK. I had the you pick 2 lunch and chose a chef salad which wasn't very "cheffy" and had 4 small slices of ham that didn't make it's way to a pizza, a lot of cheese, those salty a** olives and not much else. Honey Mustard dressing was ok. The slice of pepperoni that I got was very overdone and not flavorful like normal Mellow pizza. I realize that I didn't order a whole, fresh made pie but it was lunchtime and I feel it is Mellow's duty to give me a slice just like if I ordered a pie during lunch. Not sure what to think, I used to be a Mellow fan and have visited numerous locations lately and have been less and less impressed. Not sure if something has changed corporately but they need to get back to basics which include great ambiance and awesome pizza! read more

Mellow Mushroom is a good place for pizza for a chain; however, expect about the same hangups here that you would at any other Mellow Mushroom. We have gone here a few times since living in the area and have left satisfied each time, but not exactly impressed either. The atmosphere is what you would expect, trippy art on the walls and plenty of seating. Mellow has a great selection of both beer and pizza, so nearly everyone can find something they like here. However, this particular Mellow Mushroom tends to overcook the bottom of every pizza, but not to a level that I would consider burned...just a bit too dark. Also, the beer prices are a bit ridiculous and far too expensive in comparison to others in the area. Overall, not a "bad" place to go to if I had to choose, but definitely not my first, second, or even third pick 3 out of 5 stars. read more

A/C was leaking on my son; my daughter's very small Mac & cheese cup was still frozen - who screws that up? No apologizes from management....avoid! Pretzels were best part of meal. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Columbia. I'm not really a pizza person and find theirs a little average, but the salads and sandwiches here are great. I love (and often crave) the Greek or chef salad with Esperanza dressing and the Italian Sub with pesto mayo. The atmosphere here is pretty laid back mid-week but I avoid the weekends because it turns into a family restaurant and becomes kind of a zoo. The service here, as with most places in Columbia can be pretty hit-and-miss. One visit you might have a very attentive, friendly, upbeat waitress, and the next you get a fumbling mess of a waitress that you can only hope its her first day(or her last). Overall the food speaks for itsself. Its craveable which isn't always easy to find in Columbia. Good food fresh ingredients. read more

Well executed chain that offers many different kinds of pizzas and sizes. The only problem with this location is that it is quite costly for the pizzas they offer. Do not get me wrong, they taste good, but I question if they are worth the amount that they charge at Mellow Mushroom. We ordered half cheese, half pepperoni. The pepperoni was very greasy, although very tasty. The crust was slightly too crispy and had a little too much of a crunch for my liking. All in all, very average experience at this location, and I may be back some time in the future! read more

Steer clear of this place if you're on a time crunch for lunch! We waited an hour and if wasn't even that busy. My coworker ordered a side salad and it came out in a dirty bowl that had gunk stuck to it (YUCK!). We used the free pretzel bite coupon and they were pretty good. By the time our food was ready, we simply requested it be boxed to-go because we didn't have time to eat it there. The pizza was just okay. Nothing special. read more

Pizza was very good and a good selection of beer and drinks. Would defiantly recommend it. read more

Mellow Mushroom Columbia - Trippin' Menu - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My husband and I went to Mellow Mushroom for the first time yesterday and the food was phenomenal. However, the service, not so much. We waited an hour for some soup which was completely insane and the pizza took about 30 mins after the soup arrived. If it wasn't for my husband I would have canceled my order and just left. Waiting and hr for some soup is just insane. read more

Good stuff. I got the house special. Everything on it. Good hot fresh pizza. I went on a lazy Tues. Nice service. Went home happy and full. The cal zones were huge, I'll get one of those next time. Steak and cheese sounds great. read more

Defiantly a great Pizza joint! Pizza with fresh hand tossed dough, a great beer list, this place has it going on! This is a place where you can get a "specialty" pizza that's really, really good! Just the right amount of dough, sauce, and ingredients that come together perfectly! We order the "Cosmic Karma" pizza, at the request of my wife- sun dried tomato, spinach, feta, fresh tomatoes, and pesto- This turned out to be mucho goodo! The feta popped and made the pizza perfect! we also ordered a jerk chicken calzone that was just as good! Also, we tried the hummus with warm pita that was very good. And - no that's it couldn't eat any more...at this sitting- This will be a regular for us- the place is very good! read more

This place is terrible. The service sucks and is SUPER slow. A previous review admitted that the service was less than stellar because the servers only wanted money to drink afterwards. That isn't an excuse. Plenty of my friends served throughout college, including myself, and always gave the best service possible. Yes, we wanted drinking and spending money, but we never gave crappy service. We wanted good tips, so gave the best service we could. Only eat here if you have over an hour for lunch or plan to stay a while for dinner. The pizza and calzones is mediocre at best. I prefer their buffalo chicken pizza, if and when I do go, which is rare. If you want appetizers go for their garlic knots or pretzels - always a go to for my friends. On a side note, their gluten free stuff isn't bad, but not meant for people who have celiacs because they don't have a gluten free zone, and there WILL be cross contamination. A friend of mine got extremely ill thinking it was safe to try their gluten free. read more

Horrible bathrooms. Toilet looked like the ones I see at festivals when 800 people use it. Dirty floors and I could see the dust on the artwork and shelves. Employees seem to be pretty lackadaisical i.e.: texting, standing around talking, etc. Besides that the food was awesome. We built our own calzones and they were pretty amazing. I couldn't help but wonder what the kitchen looks like, which isn't what anyone wants to think about when trying to enjoy a meal. I did enjoy the style of the restaurant. Paintings were cool, and it's a trendy/cool/casual place to check out. read more

Me & my wife went here Friday it was absolutely amazing I think I may have found my new favorite pizza place. The food was fantastic & the staff was was very excellent & polite, the place was very clean & neat. Me & the wife are planing on going back for date night. read more

Atmosphere is better, than other location. Probably the vista vibe and most of the staff are working students. Waitress was very nice and gave us time to decide. If you love pizza, this is the place. Choose one of theirs or make your own. This time we tried some hoagies. The sandwiches were good, served warm. But nothing along side. Felt, unfulfilled. No pickle. No side. Salads are good and a favorite. Try the pretzel appetizers. Because of the Vista location, parking is a quest at times. But you can find a spot. This location has 2 floors. No elevator. So if you have hip, knee or leg problems, tell the hostess. Full bars and restrooms on each floor. There are 2 Gamecock statues for photo opportunities. Outside is a proud victorious statue, while inside is the glamorous version. read more

One great thing about this place is the beer list. Any place that carries Rogue: Dead Guy is immediately added to my short list of places to consider for dinner. I've had every one of their Specialty Pizzas, and have to say that there are two I'd recommend. The White Pizza and the Cosmic Karma. These two are AWESOME. I actually prefer them more after they've sat in the refrigerator overnight. Haha I'd suggest Mellow Mushroom to anyone in their early twenties looking for a good beer, a cool atmosphere, and some pretty good pizza. read more

Mellow mushroom is great there are nice waiters and good pizza the place is very decorative and good location - JG

I would say this is a great money saver.. you pick the day and see what they have on sale and from there it's savings and good fun ..

I had an amazing lunch here on Friday! I hadn't been to a Mellow Mushroom in a few years and was excited to go on this trip. The beer selection was great, as expected. We ordered the Mellowterranean (tofu instead of chicken) and the House Special pizzas, which couldn't be more different, and both were incredible. Our server, Michelle, was helpful answering our questions about the menu, sizes, and options, and prompt bringing drinks and the bill. The music was perfectly low key and familiar, too. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Columbia. read more

As always, Mellow Mushroom tasted good. I would give it 3 because of our lack of service, but it still gets 4 because our lack of service wasn't because of the actual waiter. Our waiter was very nice, he was just overbooked and working too many tables at once (so a fault on the manager's end?), which is why it took him so long to come back to us to take orders, and later, give us our checks. He did his best, and once again, he was very polite, and our fire did come out warm and prepared well. read more

This place is okay. The pizza is okay. When I went the service was very slow, and the food turned out being not as good as I expected it to be. The atmosphere is cool though, there's a lot of things to look at. read more

One of my favorite pizza places in cola! The Thai pizza is my favorite. I always get that when I come here. I love how they decorated the place too. read more

Great toppings and crust but a little too doughy for me. Their combinations and creations are exciting and always interesting. Beer selection is awesome but you'll have to wait as they are slow as a snail. Casual atmosphere in a great location but don't come here wanting fast service. Order two beers at a time and just chill. If you do that, you will be happy. read more

Pros: Pizza is VERY filling and they have creative topping options, especially for vegetarians (Kosmic Karma--GET IT). The decor is pretty awesome--lots of whimsical/hippie/stoner-esque statues and paintings that is unique to the Columbia location. Cons: Expensive and busy. We didn't get our food for 30 minutes and paid $60 for 5 of us, though 2 were sharing a pizza and 1 got a side salad...not cool. I would come again for a single slice, which they only serve during certain hours throughout the day, mainly because the prices are so high. read more

Was hate crimed by an employee for being gay, but she was cute so 3 stars instead of one. Maui Wowie pizza was good but they didn't have pineapple on that day so I was depressed for majority of the day and then my Komodo dragon was hit by a car so that was the cherry on top to my bad day. read more

I think a 3.5 is probably the right score. Mercedes was a nice bartender and the food came out fast. Pizza was fine and the area of town is accessible from campus. Went in to catch some football while out of town. read more

whoa, i must be highing! I gotta say, I'm really picky about pizza outside of NY, but i had their "magical mystery tour" pizza which is pesto, jalepenos and some other stuff..and it was great! Just a great combination of ingredients. I loved it. Also, the whole stoner decor with framed beatles photos..u can't beat that. Loved it! read more

They would've received 5 stars if they didn't botch my meal the 2nd time I ordered. Jerk Chicken Hoagie was insane! Pretzels (1st day) were warm and fresh. Pretzel (2nd day) were rushed, bland, and obviously not baked with love. read more

What a fun place to hang out with friends. The pizza is always a great choice and the drink specials make the pizza more fun. Pizza and mixed drinks and walking distance to everything - what else could you want? read more