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    The Gourmet Shop

    4.1 (311 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Peach Bellini
    Stephenie B.

    This was a suggestion by one of our clients and we were told this is a local favorite. Man when I walked in I was so shocked!!!! It kind of had the Cracker Barrel feel but so much more!!! There was deli counter where you could buy salads, meats, cheeses, preserves and so much more! If you're doing a charcuterie night at home this is definitely the place to go!!!! Everything you need for one plus wine!!! Oh man the wine selection was phenomenal!!! Kitchen appliances and gadgets galore. If we were here for another day I would have come back and did some shopping for sure!!!! Then on the other side was a little cute cafe where you could eat after you got tired from shopping. There were also tables outside. The entire staff was so nice! And I'm sorry if I kept asking questions to our server. But she was very nice to us! I got the custom charcuterie board. I got to choose 4 things and you could split the pick between cheeses and meats. Or all cheese and all meat. It came with a basket of bread with jelly, mustard and butter. The only issue I had is you couldn't pick the meat or cheese you wanted. This is why I kept asking questions. I knew what meat I had but the cheeses I had no idea and one of the chocolates. But the chef choice was very good and it was cheese I never had before. One was a cross between blue cheese and Brie. It had that smooth buttery texture but had a hint of blue cheese to it. Very good. The other one was like a sharp white cheddar. Again I was not disappointed with the selections I was given. I also had a very delicious peach bellini to wash it all down with. Definitely glad this was suggested and we tried it out!!! If you're visiting or already live here and haven't tried it out please go you WILL NOT be disappointed!!

    Justin N.

    The Gourmet Shop was alright. The store itself is really nice and has a wide selection of nice things, the food was descent but certainly not anything I would wait a long wait for again. It seems more hype than it was substance which was unfortunate. But I will note that people raved about the chicken salad but we did not order that.

    Jade W.

    This is a pretty cool, busy little shop and cafe. It offers outdoor seating, a small market with unique items, cheeses, wines, bakery goods, and indoor seating to enjoy a cup of coffee or a fresh lunch. The service is decent with polite staff, but the atmosphere felt somewhat patronizing, which was a bit off-putting. I felt like that during my first visit as well. Despite all of that, the chicken salad is delicious. They give you a generous portion, and it is delicious with the croissant. While the potato salad had a good flavor, the potatoes were slightly tough for my preference. On the sweet side, the chocolate dessert was a real treat. The velvety chocolate was delightful, and the chocolate shavings added a nice touch. I enjoyed that chocolate goodness.

    Jake L.

    First of all it was SO LOUD in the restaurant and crowded. It took a long time for our server to serve us, and they forgot to provide me silverware while I am having pasta. The pesto pasta taste bland and half raw. Both of the paninis are underwhelming, taste very basic. The tomato soup was good. Overall experience bad.

    Elise M.

    Great food. Absolutely insane way to cut a sandwich ..... Everyone knows you have to cut diagonal (esp for a sandwich that's for dipping in soup!!)

    Brunch menu
    Chad A.

    Consistently exceeds expectations, even if you have to wait, it is usually only 10 minutes perusing the epicurean items in their shop. They are without a doubt the best for paninis in the capital region. We usually get the charcuterie board and have the cheesemonger decide, and are always surprised at the selections in a great way. With brunch being their busiest, if a large party, reservations are STRONGLY recommended. Unfortunately, no military rate is offered, but prices are reasonable.

    Chicken salad on croissant with pesto pasta salad
    Megan B.

    They have the most delicious chicken salad I have ever had this is always my first stop when visiting Columbia. Love the store atmosphere. Our server was excellent

    Katie M.

    We stop here every time we are in Columbia and it's a can't miss spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Not to mention they are the cutest home goods, kitchen, food and wine store! The patio is first come first served and they have seating indoors as well. The service is always friendly and efficient but I wouldn't stop in if you are in a hurry. This is a place to get a Bloody Mary or coffee and enjoy your time. The food is always delicious and you can't skip the chicken salad! They sell a lot of their offerings to go and have specialty cheese, meats, olives etc that you can buy to take home. I highly recommend stopping in and taking a look around.

    Raspberry cake
    Aaron S.

    Have you ever left a business and thought, "this place has it all"? Well The Gourmet Shop not only has everything in regards to service-quality-menu items-etc., but they also seem to have it all in regards to selection. I'm talking pastries, cake slices, wine, cookware, sauces, much much more. But let's begin with location. Right in the heart of Five Points (since 1979 I might add), parking is a plenty (it is metered). If it's your first time, it might take a minute to find the door. Just follow the outdoor seating and you'll see it about midway. Upon entering you can either stay wandering and taking in all they have to offer or you can veer to the left for the café. My visit was one of intention; dessert! Raspberry and chocolate cake (Yes, one slice of each. Don't be judging me.) were on the menu which I had with a cup of coffee. Cake is a dish that carries with it a select list of positive superlative; rich, moist, flavorful, balanced. These two slices encapsulated each and every one. Had time and appetite been afforded, I would have ordered others. I hope to visit again soon, but until then enjoy all they offer in my absence.

    Candace L.

    We had lunch at The Gourmet Shop our first afternoon in town. Service was great but I think the overall consensus was that our food was a bland and lacking in flavor. I had planned on ordering a bunch of sandwiches and cold salads to bring onto the base for lunch the next day but we didn't feel the items were flavorful enough. My Mom and I both had the Veggie and my bff had the Chicken Salad sandwich. We each had different sides (pesto salad, potato salad and devilled eggs). I didn't write The Gourmet Shop off. I had browsed around after lunch and glanced over their pastry and cheese selections. The next day we returned after grabbing coffees at Drip across the road and ordered a bunch of pastries and cheese to go. The pastries were absolutely divine! Everything we ordered was sooo yummy. So while, the lunch didn't quite impress us - every single one of the pastries did. They carry a cheese that I really love, and can't find on the west coast. Huntsman Cheddar, sooooo good!!!! I'd say go for the pastries and cheese offerings. The store is great, and if your palate appreciates lighter seasoned food this could be a great lunch choice for you.

    Egg & Cheese Croissant w/Bacon and Fresh Fruit (side)

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    Love this place. Great food, service, and ambiance. Tomato and Reuben are killers. Also, they have some crazy cool shit

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    9 months ago

    Super rude waiter - after the second rude comment our table got up and left - zero stars

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    10 months ago

    Had a BLT sandwich loaded with bacon. Service was timely even though this popular restaurant was crowded.

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    Very friendly service. Delicious salads. We always visit the Gourmet shop when we are in town. Highly recommend!

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    Di Prato's

    4.5
    (389 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Great food! Great service! Wonderful ambiance! What more can you ask for? Absolute must try is the…read morepimento cheese and toasted pita bread as an appetizer...WOW!!!! Deliciously amazing!

    I was not too impressed with my trip to DiPratos, which was disappointing because it had been…read morerecommended to me by several different people, and I was excited to try it out. I came in a few minutes after 10:00 a.m., the time they open, and while I don't expect a restaurant to be in tip-top shape the second they open, they did not seem at all ready for the day or to accept customers. I stood at the front for a few awkward moments before asking one of the hostesses if I was supposed to seat myself, when she replied "oh no, I'll seat you", and then led me to one of the nearby tables. Somewhat grossly, the tablecloth on the table I was seated at was covered with coffee stains from previous guests, which was kind of unsettling. I then asked for a cup of coffee, and was told that there wasn't any ready, and that I would need to wait a few minutes. Again, not a huge deal, but I would expect a breakfast restaurant to have some coffee ready by the time that they open. Second, when perusing the menu, I was not particularly impressed by their "limited breakfast" options, nor anything on their regular menu. I decided to go with a simple hot dog, and substituted the offered sides with an order of French fries, which ridiculously cost me almost $4 extra. In addition, my hot dog was fine, but nothing exceptional, and definitely not better than one I could've gotten at Costco for a markedly cheaper price. The one (1) bright spot was that the fries were very good, and of higher quality than most other fries I've gotten at similar restaurants. Finally, my server was nice enough, but a little rough around the edges and not overly attentive. In addition, the ambiance was pretty basic, with nothing about it that really stuck out. All-in-all, I wouldn't be adverse to returning to DiPratos on a Saturday or Sunday to try their breakfast menu, but I won't be coming back during the week, and wouldn't really recommend that anybody else do so either.

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    No Name Delicatessen

    No Name Delicatessen

    4.4
    (107 reviews)
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    Our ROMEO group of six were here for lunch today. First time at the new location. Got there at…read more11:25 and had plenty of seats. We had orders for (2) BLTs, 1 Chicken Salad sandwich, 1 greek salad w/chicken, 1 Philly Cheese-steak wrap, 1 beef sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup. The BLT's were great...lots of chopped lettuce, good bacon and on a nicely toasted white bread. The Greek salad was huge...I mean huge! He ate half of it and had to really stuff the uneaten half into the styrofoan take home box. Chicken salad was very good and the beef sandwich (lots of beef). The Philly cheese-steak wrap was said to be a bit bland. Good service, quick, lots of space and GOOD parking (finally)! Our rating was a 8.83 on our ROMEO scale of 1-10.

    My wife and I went here for lunch. No Name Deli has moved to 1301 Laurel Street and they now have…read moreample parking! We got here at 11AM (They open at 10AM) and it wasn't crowded. There were about six customers in line ordering their food and it went fast. Their selections are great with a lot of variety of sandwiches (hot and cold), soups, salads, burgers, you hame it. I opted for a cup of Beefy Noodle soup and a BLT while my wife ordered the Patty Melt with onions. The soup was terrific....small cup for $4.99 with bowtie posta, sausage, mushrooms and a great broth. My BLT was also great with chopped lettuce, lots of bacon and tomato on rye seeded bread. My wife also liked her Patty Melt...the meat was done perfectly. Great lunch! We'll be back. Total lunch with top was about $23.

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    East Bay Deli - West Columbia

    East Bay Deli - West Columbia

    3.5
    (76 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Best sandwich in Columbia Metro award?…read more I mean yall. What? I be the MOST dramatic on these reviews sometimes bc lol they just read more fun. I'm. Dead. Ass. If yall don't get down to this bad boy and order you the "Chicken Charleston" during our lord and saviors pride month?! HOMOPHOBIA! I didn't know what to order (they literally have the LARGEST menu) and the fabulous front of house baddie said she loved The Charleston so.. I said you know what? LAYGO. 10/10 This was the best dang sandwich I've had in months. It's basically a chicken Philly but they put they whole foot, knee, thigh, and hootenanny into making that bad boy. AND ITS ACROSS FROM THE HOSPITAL SO I CAN JUST MOSEY ON OVER ANY TIME IM IN THIS CENTRALIZED LOCAYSH?! swear SC just wants me to stay fat and sassy atp. Only thing I disliked was the black olives in the pasta salad, but that's a personal preference situation. (Yall can have mine if you wanna meet up for lunch, tuh!) They also have kids eat free nights too! Clearly I don't have any children (kind of difficult to given the whole.. well, it's pride month yfm? Hahaha) but bring the whole fam. Clean, welcoming, good service and decently quick. Thanks everyone! Fr, this rocked.

    I ordered a Red Velvet cake, a Carrot Cake, and a sandwich, and I must say, East Bay has never…read morefailed me yet. My wife loved the Red Velvet cake and her sandwich. The carrot cake was moist, flavorful, and fluffy. The service was outstanding, and the ambiance was inviting. Every time we come to Colombia, I must stop here.

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    Chicken Charleston-, Pasta Salad Cup-, pickle
    Chicken Charleston-, Pasta Salad Cup-, pickle
    East Bay Deli- West Columbia

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