We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

Amazing Food-nice quiet corner on Market Square in Columbia... don't let the "small" entrance fool…read moreyou! Generous portions, BEST croutons around, tasty homemade dressings. Delicious chicken salad and stacked high to here! And the desserts look yummy, but too full to even try one! Try it - you won't be sorry! Great find after visiting Polk Museum! The gardens are Amazing and BEAUTIFUL!

Enjoyed my birthday lunch at Square Market and Cafe! Great service, yummy food and a free dessert…read morefor my birthday! Fun spot

BEST ICECREAM EVER!! No joke…read more I am not vegan or dairy free in anyway, but I had tried the Nashville location of Kokos with a friend once and loved it. Stumbled upon this little shop in Columbia and am in LOVE. So many delicious flavors to try! Their fall flavors are all so unique and tasty! We tried multiple. The building it is in is so cool! And I live that it is in the arts district area. Will be back, very soon.

Was quite surprised to stumble on a Kokos outpost in the Row & Co building while on a Sunday walk…read morelast week. We stopped by today and were charmed by the cozy little space. 8 flavors of ice cream (I think) with choices like ginger snap and cherry fudge. We were both very impressed! The texture was perfect and perfectly smooth. Flavors were full and rich. ingredients (like the ginger snap cookies) seemed high quality. At $5.75 for 2 half scoops it's slightly cheaper than Jeni's and very nearly as creamily perfect. My only nit pick would be the sugar level - could maybe stand a little less. But regardless, we will definitely be walking to Kokos frequently!

This business closed over a year ago . There is a new coffee shop there now with a completely…read moredifferent vibe

I love this shop! The "glampfire" latte is my favorite. They make and toast their own marshmallows…read more Abundant seating and natural lighting - great for working remotely. Full food and drink menu. Fun gifts if you're in the mood for shopping. Games and activities if you want to connect with someone over coffee. I love that they do pop-ups for holidays too - for Valentine's Day they offered a chocolate fountain, a Photo Booth area, and themed gifts. Adorable. So much heart + intention have gone into this place!

Maybe it was just the flavor I got, but this was a 0/10 for me. I lived in South Jersey for a year…read moreand loved Italian ice so I had been excited to try Joeys. I was very disappointed. The cherry tasted nothing like cherry... it really didn't taste much like anything. On the bright side, the two people working there were nice and attentive and the inside looked really clean.

The soft serve "ice cream" was definitely not ICE CREAM. It had a thin/icy consistency and was…read moretasteless. I have NEVER thrown "ice cream" in the trash before, this was a first. I would not waste my money there again.

What a cool place! It's a bit hidden down the street from the square, but well worth the slight…read moredetour. As you enter B.A.D. you'll pop right in front of the doughnut case. There you'll find some, not a lot, of delicious baked goods. It's more about the building of rather than the doughnuts themselves. You choose a base doughnut as your foundation then you go nuts with the toppings. And toppings there are. Creamy, gooey, crunchy, some healthy looking, some healthy sounding, something for everyone. In this case the everyone were two of my grandchildren and did they ever go at it! One chose a powdered doughnut as their foundation and the other a glazed. They spent, it seems, like 5 minutes each choosing and directing the pile that was put on top. Both masterpieces in their own right. While they were chomping on these concoctions, my daughter and I were discussing how we would have attacked. First of all, we wouldn't have chosen a wimpy doughnut for the base. We would have gone all in with a Cinnamon roll. Those suckers are the size of plates! What a ground floor. Top it with apples, apple butter and caramel drizzle and you've got a caramel apple cinnamon work of art! Now we're talking. Try it for yourself. After all it's only like a billion calories. Quick Tip: The doughnuts are shaped as triangles. You can always tell yourself that you're teaching the kids trigonometry.

I was just looking for a donut! What I found was an amazing place to take a much needed break,…read morepleasant conversation, music that sparked my imagination and tasty comfort food. I had the apple fritter and Kasekrainer bratwurst and a great cup of coffee. My tastebuds were happy; every bite was a pleasure. Violet, my server, was knowledgeable about the menu and offered creative suggestions for building your own donut which I found intriguing as I watched her attend other customers. All in all a warming experience to bring a stressful week to a close.

Great donut and some pretty good smoothies too! It's a small mom and pop shop, but they make some…read moregreat treats!

The box of doughnuts I purchased... Top row: chocolate,…read moreglazed, old-fashioned, old-fashioned, maple, glazed, old-fashioned. Bottom row: blueberry, chocolate, glazed vanilla cream, glazed doughnut. Apple fritters not pictured. Never knew this place existed till I read reviews on Yelp. People saying they came from all over to try the pastries. Had to join the crowd and try them myself. Some, I was eager to get, weren't available when I went. They said they didn't make as many, when schools were in session. I'll have it go back in the summer, when sales increase. Anyway, the ones I chose today were delicious. My favorite was the Maple Old-fashioned (yum yum!) Hope they have that every time I go because I will want it again and again.