First of all: DINE-IN during Covid. Thank you very much Lighthouse Café & Stuff! I love this…read morecute, little coffee shop! It's located in Lake Carolina, near Blytheswood, SC. We're currently staying in a wonderful lake house on Lake Wateree and my brother-in-law said there are no bougee (pronounced: Booh-Zhee) coffee shops for me at the lake. So, thanks to YELP, I found one. If it checks off at least three of these boxes, the coffee shop is perfectly "bougee" for me: *Iced White Chocolate Mocha *WiFi *Variety of pastries, including fancy fruit scones (at least blueberry with another berry, etc.), croissants (no repackaged items from costco please); *Sandwiches involving croissant or panini-style *Jazzy or calming music *Cool retro or vintage furniture - comfy couch a MUST...just overall, charming. And this place checks off beyond three for sure! I wish I took more photos, but I was too consumed with how much I was loving my experience here. It is a Christian-owned coffee shop too - first realizing that they were playing awesome Worship Music, and then seeing the decor hints of Love, Peace, Kindness, etc. And of course, the name of the shop: Lighthouse. Plus, the girl who served us confirmed it. The iced white chocolate mocha was terrific - normally I ask it with Oat Milk, but forgot. It was fab. The Panini though...OMg!! Delish. The bread was crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, and the prosciutto ham combined with the Brie cheese was divine! You can order the panini in a few variety of ways btw. There was the big comfy couch, but it was barricaded due to Covid - but no biggie. The girls there are the sweetest! The shop in itself is located in such a cute village with other neighboring businesses/restaurants, and apartment building. I could totally live there and found myself daydreaming about walking over to get my bougee coffee experience. GO THERE NOW.

New to SC, tried two of their specials today, both were very subpar. Coffee tasted watered down,…read morethe only flavor came from the syrups. It's definitely cute on the inside, but coffee didn't live up to the vibe. Won't be returning.

Wanted to shop local for breakfast. We had a few issues and instead just went to Starbucks…read more Ordered online around 10:00 and several items weren't available upon pick up of the order. Had to get a refund for two out of the four items. It happens right! The bagel chosen was supposed to come with cream cheese and I didn't realize it until I was already back at the house. So a plain bagel for breakfast. Hope for better service next time.

Stopped in to try the beignets as they were highly recommended by the staff at Southeast…read moreaesthetics. The establishment has a cute new Orleans theme and it's very clean and welcoming located in Elgin off of exit 82 quite easy to access. Customer service was exceptional and the beignets were a 10 out of 10 I would definitely take that drive time after time for the beignets! I really think the owner should have a beignet and coffee food truck to show up at local events. It would definitely be a showstopper.

Been twice. NEVER GOING BACK! Worst waitress ever. Decided…read moreto give it another try since Elgin has no other breakfast/brunch dining choices. First time NO COFFEE....waitress laughed and said coffee machine broke. The food was served cold and bland; nothing special. Waitress never came around to see if we needed anything. Finally had to get up and go to counter to ask for assistance. Twice now the waitress either ignored us or was blind to us being there. Second time our food must have sat out waiting to be served and was cold and obviously dried out. Waitress was too busy chatting it up with another table, served three other tables that came in after us, talking on phone all whilst we sat ignored and waited ...watched ....waited ....waited and waited while our food sat waiting to be picked up and brought to our table. Absolutely unacceptable. Waitress needs training.

We stopped here for the first time and had a wonderful experience…read more I had a cup of potato soup that was very flavorful and a yummy hamburger. However, the waitress is what made our visit the BEST. Wallace was funny and very efficient! Give that girl a raise!

If you need a reason to get out of bed in the morning, Canal Coffee is mine. I stop by most…read moremornings, and honestly, the smile from the person taking my order wakes me up before the coffee even kicks in. That kind of energy is priceless! And let's talk about that crusty croissant...perfectly flaky with just the right crunch. Simple, but done right. Add in the friendly faces and warm vibes, and it's more than just a coffee stop... it's part of my daily routine. 10/10 recommend if you like your mornings served with good coffee and even better people

Canal coffee kept me happily caffeinated on a recent trip to the Columbia area…read more Bonus? They offer delivery through a delivery app (DoorDash, I think). Having coffee delivered straight to your hotel room door? Truly, what could be better? I also loved they they had seasonal lattes. Because, my rule is, if a place has a seasonal latte, I'm ordering a seasonal latte. I got the pecan praline cookie latte. It was a holiday infused delight. They also have a few hot breakfast items, smoothies, and energy drinks. While I ordered delivery, they also have a drive thru for convenience. In fact, they're primarily a drive thru spot with no real seating to speak of. But, if you want to be caffeinated on the go--Canal has you covered. Get to it!

Solid coffee, but not amazing. Service was quick. Solid coffee, but not amazing. Service was quick.read more

This was my first visit here. I wasn't too sure what to order so I asked for suggestions and based…read moreon my preference she recommend the Caramel Macchiato. As someone that prefers lattes, I was skeptical but it was good. They use a caramel syrup which is very rich and creamy...it has a unique taste but pleasant. I ended up going back two days later for the same drink and it was just as good! If they were closer to my house I would definitely be a more frequent customer.

From an inviting, peaceful atmosphere to amazing customer service and products. I asked the owner…read moreher suggestions for what she would recommend to help me with the increased inflammation I was experiencing. With several allergies the first couple of teas she recommended I could not ingest but she didn't stop there. She mentioned another tea that may help but could not guarantee, because at the end of it all it depends on how my body responds. The tea has been amazing and my body responds well to it. My inflammation has begun to decrease and at the same time it has helped with my emotions of grief during a very difficult season. If you are looking for a high quality product paired with amazing service, S & K Tea & Coffee is a must.

I'm not big on flavored coffees for the most part, but their Southern Pecan blend was outstanding…read more Bonus points for supporting a fellow veteran. Check them out at Soda City on Saturdays.

The coffee and smoothies have a great flavor! But the…read moreservice was so slow, we had tried it before and it took 15 minutes to get just 2 drinks. So we thought that it was just a rough day, which anyone can have, and we would try it again. When we went back weeks later, and it was even slower! It took over 45 minutes to get 2 drinks and 2 premade muffins! It was insane, and when I asked around the 30 minute mark how much longer it would be the barista/server was really cranky. After this experience I asked my daughter who had tried this place a couple of times too, how her experiences were and unfortunately she had similar issues. So if you try this place, make sure you have a lot of time to wait. Personally I don't think I will be going back anytime soon.

Books On Broad was a great, small-town coffee and book shop! I loved the ambiance, and could've sat…read morethere for hours if I didn't have somewhere to be. My two (2) bagels were pretty good, and the girl working the counter was really sweet as well. My one (1) minor complaint was that the coffee was pretty weak, and I wish it was a little stronger. Other than that, I would definitely recommend stopping in!

I pulled off the high way and was looking for something other than fast food. This popped up on…read moreYelp and I'm so glad it did. When I pulled up I almost drove away thinking I was in the wrong spot because it's a church! I'm not going to lie, my expectations were low but I'm glad I didn't leave. The sandwich was delicious and it feels good giving back to the community!

My favorite menu option is the Paradise Salad! Staff always friendly & helpful. Nice area to dine…read morein.

I stopped in one afternoon and ordered an iced coffee and banana nut muffin. The coffee was ok, and…read morethe shop very cute with lots of options including baked goods. Very earthy calm vibe. There is a florist shop nearby, which adds some charm. Unfortunately, as a first time visitor, I wasn't greeted well or made feel welcome. Both shops everyone seemed not as friendly or offered to show me around after mentioning I was new. My excited visit became a little deflated after the interactions. Maybe because it was later in the day, however wanted to mention.

Local people with a welcoming environment. They offer a variety of coffees and drinks. Fresh baked…read moretreats and a more substantial lunch food are available. They have an adjacent florist area to sit, relax and smell the roses. My favorite coffee place to stop in when I'm in town.

Disclaimer! I am fairly new to the Starbucks Party, I'm even newer to the Secret Menu. For those…read morewho already knew, this is probably old news, but for those are of us who didn't...it's a treasure in there! In my quest to cut back on caffeine and syrupy sweet drinks (that I LOVE) I discovered the Pink Drink...OMG...it's so so good! It's made with Strawberry Açaí Refresher, coconut milk, strawberries, and ice. I order mine with light ice and because I like a little razzle dazzle, I add extra strawberries (blended-that's important) and a lil cold foam...sometimes strawberry cream sometimes the vanilla protein. I'm looking forward to exploring and exposing all the secrets Starbucks! Next up is probably the Cannonball!

Order my Holiday coffee close to closing time. Never miss it. Great flavor. Made quickly. No…read morecomplaints.