Food was good, but not amazing. 3 people ordered patty melts which had a nice balance of cheese, onions and meat. I ordered the fig and goat cheese flatbread, which was good, but had little to no fig flavor, which was a bit disappointing. French dip got great reviews from someone in my party. Prepare to be disappointed in the "chocolate factory" which does not appear to be anything one could tour. There was a woman in the gift shop assembling white chocolate turtles in between ringing up customers, but that was it. Gift shop has some different things, but of our party of 6 people, no one found anything to purchase. First, secure a table and make note of the number. Next, order and pay at the counter and provide the table number. Lastly, get your drinks and return to the table to wait for your food. Robot "waiters" assit the servers by rolling out the food to your table. read more

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Their sandwiches are delicious. I ordered a club today with potato salad. The service was top-notch. Everyone is friendly and very helpful.

I bought some goodies from them and everything was very old tasting. Peanut Brittle was rancid and I had to return it. The chocolate was not fresh. My flat bread was just ok! Chicken was definitely frozen and tasteless. The reboot server was unnecessary. A person came out with it to hand my food to me. (?) This place used to be much much better... read more

Excellent choice for brunch! The food is delicious and the service is great. Bella (the robot) is a great assistant! Love that there is a gift shop as part of the restaurant with so many novelty items and delicious take home snacks. read more

The place was interesting. Ate there with a group from work. We were charged an additional fee to use a side room there. Ordered the tenderloin sandwich and received a french dip. It was not bad and i did not send it back. The service staff acted like they were there because the had to be and not as much as they wanted to be. Once and done. Maybe good to stop in if you have children. They would like the robots that bring the food that the waitress then hands you. read more

The service and the food was amazing Plenty of parking. The place was very clean. The gift shop was really nice. read more

My wife and I love the fire place and gift shop. Club sandwich was delicious with large portions of chips. Robot to bring your food

First timers although we live within a mile of someone about the name that never pulled us in. Ordering, food, service were all great and Kim and I agreed we've found a new favorite. Would go more if there was a bakery in the candy area. What a draw that would be!!! Keep up the good work. read more

Great little cafe/candy shop. They serve some of the basic lunch foods, so there a little something for everyone. The food is brought to your table by robots, which was really exciting. The candy section is nice and there are some fun looking baked goods in the display. Unfortunately we bought a cake pop which had mold inside. Outside of the pop, we enjoyed the food, sweets,, and service. read more

The Peanut Man - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Stumbled on this place hidden behind the Hardee's at Piney Grove exit off I-26. Great food with good portions. Will come back.

We have driven past this spot so many times, never knowing what a hidden gem it was! We tried this spot for lunch today, and it was AMAZING. I was short on time, so I didn't get to browse their cute little gift shop but from what I saw-- I could spent some money here!! The food was so good. I got a steak and arugula sandwich and it was just perfect. The flavors were on point. My husband got a burger, and my friend got a Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich that also looked amazing. They have little robots that bring the food out, and my daughter loved that. Such a neat experience! I was too full to even consider dessert, but their choices looked divine. We will be back for sure! read more

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Absolutely the worse restaurant I ever ate at, had a Reuben sandwich burnt bread, when confronting the staff they told me it was fine. I showed her the bread and tapped the toasted bread to show her how it hard is was as hard of the table top. My wife's was the same burnt bread. After arguing with me I settled on plain bread. My wife ate her burnt sandwich. When mine came it was so dry I scraped the meat off and ate some. No thousand Island dressing no sauerkraut. The worse. Never again. Also they deliver with a robot. read more

Good spot for shrimp and grits. Came by here because I couldn't venture far away because of work. Walked in and said what the whack shrimp and grits. Good choice. Food was to go but it held heat nicely. Nicely seasoned. The ONLY issue I'd say I have with it was there wasn't enough meat and that's because the shrimp and sausage was excellent. I'd hit it again. Oh and the nuts are good there too. Honey roasted mixed nuts! Get them! read more

A different experience as far as ordering because you order at the front, fix your own drink and a little robot brings your food to the table. read more

Excellent food with a variety!! Very comfortable atmosphere with a gift/candy store to browse through while you wait. Friendly robots bring food to your table, no joke! My wife and I order the health nut salad, add chicken. Awesome!! read more

I've eaten here many times and it's always really good. The food is served fast and it's a fun environment. I'm gluten free and they have really good options for me, too. They also bring your food on robots which is pretty neat too. read more

Delicious, very busy at lunch, good ambience, comfortable temperature, and the food was absolutely scrumptious. read more

The Peanut Man - Food delivery per robot - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I ordered the french dip sandwich with potato salad. The sandwich was so salty I couldn't eat it. The potato salad was cold mashed potatoes, not potato salad! My wife got the turkey and provolone crossaint and it had a very odd taste; not good at all. She also got coleslaw which was so full of dressing you could barely see any slaw. We will not be visiting this establishment again. read more

It was my 81st birthday, so wife & I decided to splurge a little on a nice lunch. The price was about what we'd expected...+or- $33. including a respectable tip for the robot. But lunch was disappointing. My roast beef sandwich and dip of potato salad were about what one would expect at the convenience store on Piney Grove. And her room temp. chicken/corn chowder was a scant cup without one shred of chicken....& we hunted. Otherwise, the ambiance was delightful, but they don't need to look for my 82 year old arse next year. read more

The other day, we spotted The Peanut Man while getting off of I-26 at Piney Grove. Today we decided the give it a try! The service is friendly and helpful. I had the Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich. My wife had the Grilled Chicken Panini. We swapped halves. Both were good. Fresh tasting and flavorful. We give a slight edge to the Turkey. Our girls spilt the Giovanni flatbread (a marinara pizza). They liked it. I tried some and it was good. The sandwiches were $10.00 and $9.50. Perhaps pricy, but no different than other places. And the quality (freshness) is worth it. For dessert, we had the Dad's Chocolate Cake and the Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone cake. The Blueberry was moist and delicious. The Chocolate, while good, was dense and rich. Our girls raided the candy shop. They have an array of nostalgia candy. Interesting that 80s candy (Nerds!) are nostalgic. ‍ Overall, we enjoyed it and are already planning our return. read more

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This was a fun place to stop for lunch on the way back from Charleston. The kids loved the robots that delivered the food and the staff was really friendly. Food was great!! read more

I came here with my mom once about a year ago. Returned recently and the kind gentleman recognized us with a wonderful kind greeting and chatted with us for a while? Little shop inside is cute and the food is tremendously tongue tingling! Oh and lets not end without recognizing the cool robots who deliver food! Cant wait to come back again! read more

Very friendly staff and great selection of chocolates. I hadn't been by here in a while and everything was just a tasty as I remember. Can't wait to come back and check out their lunch menu read more

The food is wonderful! I loved the robot waiters! Wonderful gifts and treats to get! I have not had anything that is less than wonderful! Can't wait to go back! read more

Walked in at noon, Very enjoyable experience, clean, great wait staff, delicious "homemade/non frozen" food, drip coffee & selection of chocolates. I would come here often for coffee and food with a small group of friends/family. Amazing place with good vibes just be aware it's a tad bit on the pricey side but worth it, *no wifi* there's no set identity, is it a candy shop? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a restaurant? Is it a cafe? Can I bring my laptop and do business? Not a large selection of coffee or other cafe drinks. They advertise group events and catering, but that doesn't seem to be what the place is about especially with the previous comments. I wouldn't come in thinking im getting a restaurant experience. very sleek & quaint place for a lunch or evening to gather and be with friends and family. read more

The Peanut Man - French dip was so delicious - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This place is absolutely amazing!! Whether you are passing through town or you live in Columbia/Irmo SC you have got to stop by the peanut man! I got the health nut salad with salmon and it's amazing!! read more

The Peanut Man - The health nut salad with salmon. - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Another great meal here. This place has great food plus an awesome candy shop, desserts, peanuts, snacks, gifts, etc. Lunch date with the wife is always good here. read more

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We attended a wedding rehearsal dinner here on 11/16/19. They did an amazing job! The food was varied, plentiful and delicious, the staff was warm and welcoming and the atmosphere is so cute!! If I lived in this Town, I would definitely go back! read more

Surprisingly delicious location with a great menu! We loved everything ans the gift shop attached is just precious with the cutest things!

First of all, since they opened they have had a step that everyone trips over. I was in there years ago when a woman fell and they had to call an ambulance. I was shocked when I went today that they STILL haven't fixed it and every person who came in tripped over it. So irresponsible. Now for the food. Today it was terrible. The toast on my sandwich was so burned I could taste nothing else. There was almost no filling. I basically ate a burnt bread sandwich for lunch with tasteless potato salad. I won't be going there again for a very long time read more

Such a great spot. The staff is absolutely amazing. Try this place out when you get a chance

I decided today that I must come here more often, fresh ingredients and flavors that keep you wanting more. The Flatbreads are wonderful, thin with crisp edges enable you to hold in your hand. I had the Basil Pesto Chicken 1/2 order which was plenty for lunch, I was going to eat half of it but could not stop eating it. Husband said the Italian Hoagie was good especially liked that it was toasted. I want to go back tomorrow for more! read more

What a treasure! If you are looking for the perfect place to meet friends or take your kids this is it. The candy store is full of fun treats but that is only half of what is special about this place. The food and desserts are amazing! We tried the flat bread with fig, goat cheese and chicken- delicious! Our group shared several desserts. I didn't try one I didn't like. I will be back. read more

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Great food, great sweets, great gifts, lots of candy & great owners/staff. I love this place!!!

Today was my first experience at this restaurant and I know it will become a regular spot for me in the future. My first impression was how aesthetically pleasing it was. The restaurant and candy factory were so clean and organized, almost immaculate. Indoor and outdoor seating were available, along with a couch and chairs by the fireplace. We came in initially to try the coffee, but the menu looked so appetizing. The caramel macchiato was to die for. We waited around a bit and ordered lunch. The club sandwich was one of the best I had in years. My friend ordered the creamy chicken and wild rice soup with a Gouda and provolone grilled cheese that was out of this world. Not to mention, our wait staff were extremely attentive and friendly. I can't wait to recommend this place to other and return in the near future! read more

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I love The Peanut Man!! I was with a group at a conference for a week and a half, and we ate lunch at the cafe almost every day. The best part is there is so much variety in the menu, you can try something new each time. I did not have a bad meal. Sandwiches, salads, soups, flatbreads - all delicious! And the added bonus was the chocolate. Finally, the service is consistently great. I totally recommend this spot if you are in Columbia, SC. read more

I had the California BLT and the potato salad. It was great! The bread was tasty, the bacon was cooked perfectly, the avocado was very fresh. My only complaint is that the tomato was a bit mushy, and the potato salad wasn't good. It was very creamy and didn't have much of a flavor besides that. read more

I tried something new today and I loved it! I had the lunch special with a creamy tomato pesto soup and an oatmeal raisin cookie - both delicious. But the "new" was a grilled cheese, pimento, tomato, bacon sandwich on sourdough. Delicious. I love the service - everyone is so friendly. read more

I have never given anyone a bad review in my life! I always give good reviews but I went to this restaurant for the 1st time with 8 people (1/2 of our family) to celebrate my sisters birthday after the loss of her dog! It was the worst experience! We will never go back! The manager has her employees very stressed out and she was very rude to us! The food was terrible! Highly don't recommend it! We will not repeat going there again. They are not set up for large parties...the food did not come out on time. She told us to leave because we brought birthday cupcakes. We were going to buy more desserts there. It is not a relaxing place to go to at all. read more

Rude manager, stressed waitstaff, mediocre food, and not a place to relax with friends when you have a crone of a "manager" criticizing your group for "only ordering water" with lunch and being berated publicly for not tipping sufficiently even though it was more than 15%. This harpy needs some training in customer relations since everyone in my group will tell a dozen friends to avoid this place like the plague. This place left a nasty taste in my mouth. Plenty of places to dine without being treated so terribly. Too bad I couldn't give a no star review. read more