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!

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!

This is my second time here and I loved it. They are black owned, the establishment is gorgeous,…read morethe staff was very welcoming. I got an iced latte with heavy cream and sugar free vanilla syrup. It was so creamy and perfect amount of sweetness. It was about $6 and some change which wasn't too bad for the size. I love their prayer wall they have and if I had more time I would have an added a prayer, def a place ppl should check out

An amazing coffee shop with a great mission! They do an awesome job of making everyone feel…read morewelcome. They are nestled away in Canalside, and allow groups to reserve space for meetings and events. Drinks are pretty standard and pricing is fair. They also have pastries and other baked goods from local bakers.

The ambiance was great, very spacious indoor and outdoor areas. The service was engaging and…read moreprofessional. The service size of coffee was great.

Knowledge Perk Coffee Company is a good spot in Columbia for a solid cup of coffee and a…read morecomfortable atmosphere. The shop is clean, welcoming, and has a nice setup for meeting someone, studying, or getting a little work done. The coffee is good, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It's definitely a spot I would try when visiting or if you're a local looking for something new.

I loved Piecewise! They had a nice, compact coffee shop on one side, and a larger, cafeteria-style…read moreroom on the other side, so no matter which vibe you're looking for, they've got it! In addition, every staff member I interacted with was extremely nice, and my coffee and bagel were solid as well! If I happened to live closer to the shop, I might be there every other day! Would highly recommend!

There's limited seating indoors and a few small tables out back…read more I was disappointed that the honeysuckle latte wasn't actually honeysuckle flavored, it was just white chocolate and lavender. The sea salt foam latte (which was the monthly special) was very unique and surprisingly good though.

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.

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.

Customer Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5…read moreAffordability: 5 Location: 5 We visited Drip coffee in Columbia, SC a few weeks ago, as we've heard they offer exceptional coffees. This coffee shop is within walking distance from the Five Points Fountain, and there is plenty of metered street parking within walking distance. We decided to grab 1 house blend hot coffee and 1 nitro cold brew coffee to go. The staff was very friendly and helpful with us, as this was our first experience with this coffee shop. The price was very affordable, and we can see why it's so popular with many of the college students.

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!