Took 40 minutes to get our jam and bread and some scrambled eggs while my kid was hungry. They must have forgot our order and it wasn't even busy. Didn't offer any explanation or compensation. Maybe next time maybe throw in an extra treat???!. Nice outdoor and indoor seating. Food is good but wouldn't wait 40 minutes for it. read more

A great breakfast and lunch spot tucked away in the Vista. They have breakfast bowls, plates, savory and sweet pastries and delicious coffee. Such a cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

See all

One of my favorite cafes ever! The soft scrambled tartine is excellent and every pastry I've had here has been great. Monkey bread, lemon pull apart bread, chai spice cinnamon roll(favorite) were all fantastic. Most importantly however, they have excellent coffee! The iced americano was one of the best I've had in a minute. They are clearly using very high quality coffee. I always order mine black and it was sooo tasty. Cold brew was solid too. The interior is filled with tables to get work done or hang out and the entire room has a cozy vibe with wood and brick finishes plus beautiful art for sale adorning the walls. The staff at smallSUGAR are very friendly and the food service is quick. They have vegan offerings and little something for everyone. My only warning is to get here is quick as you can! The pastries are so good some of the options do sell out. I wish I could pack up smallSUGAR and take this place home with me! read more

See all

Exquisite pastries and atmosphere. They have a fantastic selection of sweet and salt pastries to meet any craving. Really enjoyed the everything bagel pastry and lemon sugar pastry. Avocado toast was a perfect balance, complimented by a refreshing vinaigrette salad. Highly recommend. Be aware the pastries are a hot commodity and go fast! read more

Incredible breakfast spot with impeccable service and food offerings. This is a place that absolutely gets it right. Right sized menu that allows perfection in every dish. The staff appears to enjoy their roles and it shows in quality of service and food. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a French cafe with a bit of southern charm. Great find!!!! read more

See all

Our favorite breakfast spot while Columbia. The staff is very nice and helpful when you can't decide. They have a large selection of pastries, breakfast sandwiches and tartines. My favorite is the overnight oats, slightly sweet with peanut butter, almonds, and banana. Not what I would call inexpensive, but a great treat. read more

See all

Alright so first off, this place is very quaint and cute inside. The vibes are pleasant, welcoming, smells of just homemade coffee like a Sunday morning, and the staff are very friendly. Now let's talk food. I got the prime rib sandwich and I swear, top 3 sandwiches I've had. From the decadent flavor and softness of the prime rib, to the tartness of the pickled onions, to the rounded out sharpness of the Dijonoli, this sandwich is flawless with every bite. I also ordered a small coffee, which was brewed in house and tasted great. I may have found my new favorite sandwich in the area. Will keep everyone updated on that. This is a great little spot tucked away in the historic city market of Columbia, that is worth the trip or stop in. read more

smallSUGAR - Prime Rib Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

So, if I am being honest - this place just isn't for me. I went here for brunch with some friends. I was kind of turned off by the menu. They only had two items with meat, and while my sandwich was really good - I was bummed that a brunch place didn't have more variety, but that may just be me. I also felt like the prices were outrageous. I got a sandwich and a sangria and it was $30. They were out of Orange juice, and couldn't make a Bellini. I just feel like on a Saturday in downtown that is a bad time to not have 2/3 of your brunch beverages stocked. There is a sign that says gratuity is included, which I definitely have an issue with. You order at a counter and someone brings you your food. We had to ask for water, napkins. There was however a really nice man who came to asked us if we wanted to try a Chai Cinnamon roll, on the house. Their pastries were very tasty. Overall, it was not a terrible experience. I personally wouldn't choose this spot again based on the menu and the prices, but if you're into that hipster vibe - you will probably love it. read more

See all

Visited on a Friday and Saturday - 2 adults Came to town for the day for my husband birthday. I wanted a really nice bakery for us to enjoy since I was doing a #smallbusiness birthday theme. This place is not disappoint. My husband loved the yogurt and granola so much he made us come back before we left to head home and he has been thinking of ways to get back to it. I had the cinnamon roll that took me to my childhood of sitting at my grandma house waiting on her to bring fresh ones out the oven. The outside sitting area is so cute and welcoming. I can't remember the manager name but he was so nice and made the best recommendations for everything. He paired everything together perfectly. I really liked the too go area and how they help practice social distancing. This cute bakery is a must stop when in the area. I know we can't wait to get back! read more

See all

Finally had an opportunity to check out smallSUGAR today. Had a great experience and the eggs were cooked perfectly today. Allison was very nice did a great job at explaining the selections and made everything sound delicious. read more

Have been going here once a week for about 10 weeks and love the sweet potato salad/bowl!! All the pastries I have tried have been good. Revisited today- excellent service! Treated my mom like a queen for her birthday which was such a treat!! read more

I wanted to try a bakery nearby for some sweets and I was not disappointed one bit!! Not a coffee lover so I had the hibiscus cold tea & a croissant I mean truly delicious I'm craving both once again ! The inside seating seemed to be closed off but there was plenty of outside seating with ceiling fans that are happily needed with the heat this summer weather. Friend and I ordered and we sat and food and drinks were brought to us. This was a neat place and lovely service. I'm not even knocking a star because the only downside is parking but I guess it is expected since it's downtown. read more

See all

The hubs' pick of the turkey melt with the side of beets was AMAZING. The herb aioli was interesting and added to the great flavors of this sandwich. I always have doubt about a turkey sandwich as the meat will either be too dry or in the form of deli meat. But, this sandwich was super good, and the turkey was super juicy with the caramelized onions and aged mozzarella. The beets were in small chunks and what you'd expect; I don't think there are any surprises or anything off about this. My pick of the pork loin with the green salad was pretty tasty. It sort of paled in comparison to the other sandwich. I actually got this one thinking it would be more flavorful. I was wrong. The spicy mayo went extra well with the smashed avocado and cabbage. All this added to the nice flavors of the marinated pork loin. The green salad was average with what looks to be a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The Hong Kong milk tea was surprisingly good. I suppose the condensed sweetened milk and evaporated milk helped give the tea a more unique edge. Oh. And thanks for charging us $0.50 for the ice that should have come with the drink?! I'm still scratching my head about this as to why it's an addition when you're giving me less of the actual drink. Plus, it clearly shows ice as being a part of the description: Hong Kong Milk Tea Double-steeped Orange Pekoe tea with condensed sweetened milk and evaporated milk over ice. One of our favorite drinks from our travels in Hong Kong and Japan! I just don't like being deceived. Don't use these small up charges (when you clearly asked me if I wanted ice and not disclose the extra charge) to gain more profit. Be transparent. It's about the principle, not the actual loss of $0.50 folks. I could have gotten other flavorings that would have added more value. read more

See all

Food was immaculate, the chocolate croissant were super rich and flaky. The lattes were delicious especially the golden latte. The service was excellent and staff were very friendly! the ambiance was amazing, it was fairly quiet and calming. it was a bit pricey, but overall worth it. read more

See all

Who doesn't love an all day cafe? Especially one as picturesque as smallsugar. Tucked away in the city market development, lined with exposed brick and wood beams, the rustic feel makes it all the more special. Smallsugar features a diverse menu of homemade baked goods, salads, and a few other selections you are unlikely to find anywhere else In Columbia. Mushroom tartine, roasted sweet potato bowl, and a little something called Shakshouka-ish. The almond croissant(although admittedly pricey) is probably one of the better ones I've had. Fresh ingredients, a creative menu, and friendly staff make for a winning combination. I've often heard "a little sugar never hurt nobody". smallsugar is certified sweet! read more

See all

I came in the other morning around 730 while traveling through and stopped here unplanned. Safe to say I was very pleased as the service was not only great, but their Baker Kendra treated me to a complimentary pastry on the house (Samoa) after making great conversation looking over all the treats they just made That as well as the coffee and other danishes I purchased were some of the best I've ever had. I drove off and after taking a bite I had to turn around and come back just to tell them how tasty it was! 11/10 spot, I can only imagine during the morning how busy this place must be. read more

smallSUGAR - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

What a nice and quaint place. The service was really nice. You have to pay upfront and then find seating which was odd, especially if you wanna tip! I got the avocado tartine with eggs and a salad. The prices were a little higher than expected but very cute place! read more

smallSUGAR - Avocado tartine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

If you have to go anywhere in Columbia it is here!! For breakfast or for lunch it is a must! I absolutely love small sugar, they have amazing pastries and great food options. You seriously cannot go wrong with any of it. All the workers are so kind and helpful! The place itself is so calm and welcoming I love it here. read more

My family and I were visiting in the area and we decided to stop in this restaurant. Needless to say we went back for breakfast the next day and are jealous of everyone that lives close and gets to go here all the time. Greg (the owner) and his staff are the epitome of going above and beyond for their customers and this place is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend checking this place out. We loved it here! read more

smallSUGAR - Mushroom tartine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

This touted as open for breakfast and it was but breakfast was more coffee and bakery items. I wanted eggs and grits and bacon but all they had were hard boiled eggs and at that I left. The ambiance is good. The parking was no where to be found. I guess you can park on the street if you can find it. No parking or a hassle to find parking is a big negative. Sorry. read more

OK -- so I am totally late to the party here, but -- WOW, the pastries here! The almond croissant is now on my list of my favorite things in Columbia. SO. GOOD. It's not a place to come to if you want to stuff yourself to the gills like you're at a Myrtle Beach buffet. You come here expecting quality and something different, something elevated. The love and care for creative, delicious food preparation are evident in the food. On the menu you'll find pastries, coffee, and light breakfast and lunch fare. It's all served in a beautiful spot in downtown Columbia, accessed from an alleyway, with a shaded outdoor patio seating area with ceiling fans. Inside it's got exposed brick and hardwood floors (but during Covid times you'll only order inside -- and don't forget your mask!). The pastries are in demand -- so go early if you want to get access to your fave. The owner of smallSUGAR, Sarah Simmons, who is highly regarded in South Carolina (and outside of it!) as one its top chefs, is known for paying her employees more than other restaurants' employees and spends a good bit of time training and mentoring them in the restaurant/bakery industry. So the food and drink pricing reflects that care for her staff. She operates a Workforce Development Program for non-college bound youth from our city's most impoverished neighborhoods. Impressive woman! I would love to meet her one day. Grateful she opened this place in Columbia (and embarrassed it took me this long to get over there). I'm also a fan of her pizza place, Il Focolare. read more

The almond croissant is hands down my favorite pastry in South Carolina. The price is a bit high but it is good every once in awhile.

Visiting and found this place near my hotel, the overnight oats were incredible & the oat milk latte was perfect!

Had the prime rib sandwich with marinated cucumbers and the chocolate stuffed pastry. It was excellent.

I really wanted to like this place based on the other reviews I read. If you're from out-of-town, it's very difficult to locate based on Google maps. I was on foot and had difficulty locating the place. I mentioned it to the person at the counter, but he didn't seem to care. (If I owned the place, I would want people to be able to find the restaurant!) The indoor atmosphere is amazing! Beautiful and just as described. I ordered the roasted sweet potato bowl which was $15.00. When I opened the bowl, I just saw a bowl full of kale. I took it back and asked if there were sweet potatoes in the dish. The girl at the counter said there were sweet potatoes at the bottom. I dumped the salad onto the lid and found a tablespoon of sweet potatoes! Deceptive advertising! It should be a kale salad with sweet potatoes, not a "sweet potato" salad. I asked for a refund, and the counter girl was accommodating. So, I can't really write anything about how the food tastes, but just be warned that the food descriptions may not be accurate. read more

Great food. lots of fresh local food to choose from great location easy access to so much. Service was very nice and prompt.

This hot chocolate just hits different lol it's not too sweet it is really the best in South Carolina! Got to love their oversized pastries as well read more

smallSUGAR - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Had a great experience here when my boyfriend and I stayed in Columbia over the weekend! We started off with lunch--my boyfriend got the lamb pita (not pictured) which was really good! I had also ordered that but unfortunately they ran out right after I ordered so Greg (manager?) came right out and apologized. He ended up refunding me my meal and let me order something else, free of charge. He also gave me a $10 gift card for my troubles! All of this was completely unnecessary but very much appreciated! I was really impressed with all the staff (shout out to Greg MVP) and we knew we'd come back in the morning for breakfast. My bf ordered the scrambled eggs tartine and a pastry. I ordered the almond croissant (delicious) and shakshouka-ish which was fabulous. We also got two chocolate chip cookies for the road which I'm still dreaming about. This place has a great atmosphere and even better employees; I'm so glad we decided to drop in. Whenever we're back in town we'll be sure to come here again. read more

See all

Love this place. Order at the counter but they bring food to the table and clear it. Staff is always friendly and helpful. They do not accept tips as it's included in the price. We tried a few things and they are all delicious. Very cool outdoor patio and laid back vibe. Definitely recommend. read more

First of all, black-owned business; I'm here for it. The servers were so friendly, and the outdoor seating is spacious and beautiful. The building blocking one side is also very pretty and rustic, so A+ for atmosphere. Food: sensational. Elevated brunch food with the best baked treats. I got the mushroom tartine and it was exactly what I was looking for. My boyfriend ordered the turkey melt and that was a bomb-ass sandwich. The side of beats was so refreshing and perfect for a hot day-- I highly recommend it. Would definitely come back. read more

See all

We love having breakfast here when we visit Columbia - everything is so delicious!!! Today we each had the soft scrambled egg with grits Tartine with tender salad greens on the plate. Oh my goodness - this open faced sandwich is off the charts delicious!!! Eggs are cooked to perfection which is rare to find. The fresh baked, hearty sourdough bread is so delicious! The coffee is rich and good and my latte was amazing. So we circled back and got croissants to go for a snack later. Wow - the almond croissant is just like one you'd get in France! So flaky and buttery. The staff here are all so friendly and the converted warehouse interior has a fun, industrial feel while still being comfortable. Wish we lived closer! read more

smallSUGAR - So many delicious choices! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Let's start out by saying I absolutely love a coffee & bakery combo shop. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC. This quaint shop had both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area was under an awning so you had plenty of shade to sit and enjoy your conversation away from the southern sun. The staff was polite, offering a glass of water with every dine in order. The iced chai left a bit to be desired. Nonetheless, the local artist decor made for a pleasant afternoon tea time. read more

smallSUGAR - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Stopped in for lunch. The Sweet Potatoe Bowl was fresh, flavorful, and filling. Super friendly staff. You order from the counter and then find a seat. They brought me my own bottle of water to refill my glass. The patio was a great spot to enjoy lunch. The staff were super friendly and informative. I plan to head back in the morning to pick up some pastries for a work meeting. It did seem like the earlier the better to order those! read more

smallSUGAR - Sweet Potatoe Kale Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Super cute coffee shop in downtown Columbia. Great service and delicious iced coffees.

Very quaint and hidden gem! The prices are higher due to them wanting to pay their employees more which is very reasonable. I loved the area and the food was great big portions! read more

smallSUGAR - Almond toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Coffee and overnight oats was excellent, would highly recommend for a quick breakfast!

Soft scrambled egg tartine was 10/10!!! The avocado tartine was ok. I was a little disappointed with the avocado tartine after eating the soft scrambled egg tartine because the eggs had a perfect consistency. I really wish I got the soft scrambled egg tartine only and another breakfast item. I also ordered a latte with whole milk which was good. Also, I love how the ingredients are local and there is a huge outdoor patio that is dog friendly. read more

smallSUGAR - Soft scrambled egg tartine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Food, amazing. People, lovely. Vibes, immaculate. I come get coffee and breakfast here more often than I'd like to admit!

This is a great place for those who like a different breakfast instead of the traditional eggs and bacon American breakfast type. We had the smallSUGAR breakfast and the Shakshouka-ish and both were espetacular. I was disappointed they didn't have orange juice though. What kind of breakfast place don't sell OJ? Still recommend it. read more

smallSUGAR - Small sugar breakfast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Excellent coffee pastries and breakfast. Great people too. Even open on Sunday for your coffee fix read more

smallSUGAR - Counter. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina