I really liked the Oliver Gospel Roastery! I had walked past it multiple times in the past, but…read morefinally decided to stop in and try it out. Well, I'm glad that I finally did! The bagels and coffee were good, but what I liked most about the café was the ambiance, as well as the extremely friendly customer service. I liked the ambiance because it gave a professional vibe that made it seem like a good place to meet a colleague or try to get some work done. Furthermore, even for the standards of local coffee shops, all of the baristas working there were so nice and friendly, and their attitudes felt genuine and not forced. The only reason I'm leaving my review at four (4) stars is that, like I said earlier, the bagels and coffee were good, but not extraordinary. Had they been a little bit better, Oliver Gospel Roastery would be a five (5) star spot!

We love this place that supports their ministry! Tip well and tip often as the funds go to help…read morepeople. The Lavender Honey Latte was amazing too!

This was such a great gift shop! They had so many cool South Carolina related items that I wish…read morethat it was its own standalone store. I loved their selection of South Carolina hats, artworks, household items, clothing, etc. Also, as a philatelist, (one who loves mail) this is one of the few places in Columbia to buy postcards (and they're affordable as well!) They also had a lot of cool Carolina and Clemson merchandise, as well as items that highlight the history of the state of South Carolina. All-in-all, it was a great store, and my only complaint is that it's not its own standalone location! Would highly recommend!

Cotton Mill Exchange is often thought of as the gift shop located within the South Carolina State…read moreMuseum. However, it's really more than that. It doesn't just handle museum related items and souvenirs. Its inventory is related to everything of the entire State of South Carolina. As they state, they've "...explored every corner of the state to bring you the best of South Carolina," and from what I've seen they have done that and then some. It's a really big store and has most everything one can think of that would be South Carolina related and most of the goods are of superior quality, not just cheap Chinese built trinkets. But the best part is the selection. They have everything from jewelry to clothing to home decorator items and the staff is more than willing to assist. It's really one of the better shops I've seen within or a part of any public museum.

Such a cute cafe with delicious coffee! They make their syrups in house. I had the best peppermint…read moremocha latte on my last visit and it was amazing.

The coffee is decent here, but we had a very unfortunate experience…read more We stopped by at 2:30pm on a Saturday. We had thought they were open until 5pm. The place was apparently closed (we had mixed up which coffee shop it was on Google and thought it stayed open until 5pm) but the door was open. I opened the door, poked my head in, and asked the lady if they were open. She was polite and said no but they could sell me a bag of beans if needed. I said no thank you - Then out of nowhere the dog that stays in this building bolted toward me and out the door. My girlfriend was outside the building in the dirt parking lot with our new puppy just walking her around waiting for me. This dog of theirs in the building was unleashed and apparently uncontrollable because it got extremely aggressive, bolted out of the door by me before I could shut the door, and attacked our puppy. Luckily, it does not seem our puppy got bitten, but this is not acceptable as my girlfriend and our puppy were far outside of the building and way out in the parking lot - not even coming in. If you're going to have a dog in this place, please either be able to control it and not let it run outside of the building and attack other dogs or please keep it leashed. We will not be going back here due to this experience.

Just moved down here and a friend recommended Ubora because he knows the owner--and it's veteran…read moreowned, which is a big plus. I was welcomed immediately when I walked in, which made me feel right at home. I ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk, a chocolate chip muffin, and a pup cup for my dog. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuine. The shop itself is cozy and inviting, perfect for relaxing or getting a little work done. Definitely a new favorite spot!

This suburban stop lacks the atmosphere of its downtown counterpart, but it is clearly of the same…read morevintage. The wifi password is "excellence". They didn't have my first choice pastry (and donuts are coming but not there yet as of this writing); nonetheless my spinach and feta croissant delivered a delightfully browned exterior and strong taste. Their London Fog, which I got with lavender, was a more cohesive flavor experience than I had with their chai. A drive-through was available for those on the go, and this place is notably open on Sunday, when it's hard to find anything in this area.

My daughter bought a bag of Commander Coffee Mission Reserve whole bean coffee for me. This is an…read moreoutstanding medium-dark blend. We have enjoyed it in espresso, Americano, and drip. It works well in every form. From a fellow roaster- this coffee is roasted with great care. It's a wonderful experience.

I went in for coffee, but ended up trying the blackberry tea (because I'm a sucker for blackberry…read morestuff) and a croissant. The food was good and reasonably priced. Service was friendly, The cafe is nice and quiet. It's a comfortable place to hang out. I'll visit again.

This cafe is a good spot for studying, catching up, and grabbing a quick coffee! There's plenty of…read moreseating as this space is a 2 story build with an outdoor seating as well. I loved seeing the high sealing as it makes the cafe feel much larger, including their large windows! I loved all the Christmas decor and it was cool seeing their had their own merch and coffee beans to sell. I got honey matcha and it was the perfect amount of sweetness! My little sister got the traditional matcha which was surprisingly not as bitter as I thought it would be! The matcha at the cafe is a hit!!! Also, sister got a cheese bagel with cream cheese and she enjoyed it.

Didn't have to catch a flight to Colorado to get this coffee…read more Super cute coffee shop. High ceilings. Spacious with upstairs seating, downstairs seating, as well as outdoor seating. Cute simple decor, regular, round & tall tables and a little sofa area. Looked like a popular meeting area, connecting with friends area, work area, reading a good book with a cup of coffee area. Coffees and food available. A children's play area tucked away on one side as well as a shelf with books & board games. Friendly quick service.