Stopped by The Donut Guy in Columbia, SC and wow... this place is a whole vibe…read more From the moment you walk in, the colorful murals and fun decor (that donut truck wall + vintage car counter!) make it feel super unique and welcoming . Definitely a spot you want to hang out and snap pics in. Now the donuts... SO good. The hot mini donuts were fresh, soft, and covered in powdered sugar perfection . The loaded funnel cake with cookies, chocolate drizzle, and powdered sugar was over-the-top in the best way -- sweet, crunchy, and totally worth it . Everything tasted fresh and made with care, and the presentation alone had me excited before the first bite. If you're craving something sweet and fun, this is definitely a must-stop spot! Catch them at Soda City or storefronts in Cola.

Everything about the service there was wonderful and I just love getting the lemon filled donuts…read more They are so fluffy and it is not overly sweet just sweet enough.

Well.... This was quite different from our last visit. Got here at 06:00 am....didn't realize they…read moredidn't open till 06:30. Ok fine. They were in there making donuts for a to go order most likely on line. They waved us off. Wouldn't look up at us. Pointing to the hours on the door. Laughing and not even thinking about letting us in and try to get some coffee or look at the menu. About 06:37 they finally opened the door,,,,I decided to go elsewhere at that point. No thanks

Wow. This was delicious!!!! We are going to be repeat customers. The staff was so nice, building…read morewas nice and clean. The donuts were AMAZING. Next time I'm looking forward to trying french toast with ice cream. Come by here for great desserts! Here is all the donuts we got in order of our favorites: french toast maple bacon blueberry pancake the board walk strawberry confetti and strawberry shortcake with jelly.

Stopped by on road trip home from Charleston. Yummy breakfast sandwich and excellent coffee. Staff…read morewas very helpful and food was hot and plentiful.

Best HOMEMADE Cakes and pastries around! The chicken salad…read moresandwich with the house dressing is my favorite! I also love their Greek salad! Service with a smile and great food!!!

Great dog! Great size! Great price! I bought the pepper and…read moreonion dog which was savory and tangy and delicious! Nice people and great service! Looking forward to my next visit.

Perfect spot for this hot dog spot. The atmosphere is fun and alive. The owner is amazing. He gave…read moreus great recommendations. Hubby had the Southwestern and I had the sweet chili dogs. Both were excellent, all the flavors melt together to make perfect dog. I tried the Greedy Juice. Try it! It is delish! We have been looking for a new hot dog spot and I believe we found it!

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

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.

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!

Amazing experience! The atmosphere is great, with a cool blue theme and nice wood accents that make…read morethe place feel really inviting. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and I really appreciated how careful they were about peanut allergies when going over the menu. I ordered an Oreo cookie sandwich with Oreo ice cream in the middle and Oreo crumbles as a topping, and it was so good! The ice cream was super creamy, and the cookie was warm, heat-pressed, and delicious. This place completely exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be coming back, and if you're anywhere near here, you should 100% check it out--it's phenomenal!

Baked Bear was alright. I wouldn't say that it was bad, just maybe not my thing. They had a lot of…read moreitems that looked really sweet, perhaps too much so for my taste buds. For example, the cookies looked so rich that I decided to get a simple cup of ice cream, as I think that if I did try the cookies, I might've thrown up (again, not because they looked bad, but rather because they had a little too much sugar for my liking). My cup of mint chocolate chip ice cream was good, but nothing special. Perhaps it's not really fair for me to rate them too poorly, so I'll just say that it wasn't my cup of tea. However, if you like unique creations that are packed to the brim with sugar, I think you'll like Baked Bear. I guess you just have to try it yourself!

Creative Southern fare. The food was flavorful with flavor twists on old favorites like deviled…read moreeggs with crunch and chili oil on top. The service was fine. Our server was a bit brusk but attentive. The charm.of the dining experience was appreciated. Set for smaller parties, I am sure they could accomodate larger groups. A very nice and enjoyed dining experience.

I don't even know where to start with this review. Spotted Salamander has swiftly wedged its way…read moreinto my heart and become my favorite restaurant in Columbia period. Nestled in a set of historic homes on a quiet street (with free street parking!), the restaurant itself is so adorable and creates such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is so kind and personable, you always feel like you're being fed at your grandma's house when you go in! I truly believe there is not a single dish from them that is nothing short of phenomenal. Today we had their specials consisting of shrimp and grits, chicken skin & hot sauce deviled eggs, along with a cup of the cauliflower parm soup. We also got their hot honey pimento cheese but they have that every day! Everything was amazing of course, and I find it so impressive how the chef & team is able to come up with such unique and delicious dishes every single week. Don't even get me started on their desserts. Everything they bake is delicious, but they've recently revamped their mocha tiramisu creme pie and I'm unhealthily addicted to it. I've had it on 3 separate occasions in the last week and every time I have gone, I have to order more than one! I really really hope they keep that creme pie in the rotation for a while or at least bring it back soon once it's done, because I don't think I'll be able to recover otherwise.

Krispy Kreme donuts are airy, sweet, addictive, fresh, I have enjoyed them for quite a while even…read morebefore their not so long recent revival, but man, $15 for half a dozen donuts? I simply don't know where to stand on these prices. I can find fresh donuts for half the price, but of course, they're not Krispy Kreme. I just don't know, I feel that the value is not there. I used the drive thru. The cashier was nice. Donuts were good also.

The best donuts! Always have to get some specialty ones. The service is so so. Very slow line. A…read morelot of times I do mobile orders and still have to wait when I get there. (which is 30 minutes from my house) I've had to stand inline so they could make my order after I got there which is complete crap. That defeats the purpose of mobile orders.

I'm not sure what happened but I came in requesting a small cake for my daughter 3rd birthday. I…read morementioned she just wanted a chocolate cake, pink frosting, butterflies and her name on it. I picked up the cake and it's too large for transportation of 7+hour drive (not the size requested), her name is not on it, it has some Disney thing on top of it and the butterflies you can't really see on the sides of the cake. Really bummed wanted her to be excited to see the exact simple little cake she requested and I paid for. Won't be returning. (After observation, feels like this was an extra cake that happened to have butterflies on it that they sold me as a "custom" because why would her 5 letter name not be there?)

Super nice establishment and red velvet cake slice super moist! Sorry no pics my greedy behind…read morethought of the fact afterwards!