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Your guide to Columbia’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
August 06, 2025 11:58 AM
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Samantha Robertson
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40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Columbia
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Cola, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 6, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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3 senior-friendly restaurants that are fun for the whole fam
Venture out and you may just introduce your loved ones to their new favorite dining spot.
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Where to find lunch in Columbia
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 17 lunches from subs to fries and a shake.
August 6, 2024
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Laura Hackett
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5 spots to freshen up your happy hour
These Main Street mainstays offer the ultimate happy hour lineup.
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Vegan and vegetarian eats in Columbia
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Columbia.
July 29, 2024
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David Stringer
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Local libations: A round of Columbia-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable COLA nod there — these craft beers found around Soda City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Columbia.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Cheers to this can’t-miss Sunday brunch in Five Points
What’s brunch without creative dishes, mimosa pitchers, and four-legged friends?
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Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Columbia, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 15, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Hampton Street Vineyard
Dr. Joseph Lawton, III of Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center weighs in on what he would order at this Columbia landmark.
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Cyber Monday starts now: Shop the best deals The Buy team has found
November 29, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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This AI tool watches your flights and hotels for price drops so you don’t have to — for a flat $49.97
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How to shop local on Small Business Saturday
November 26, 2025
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David Stringer
1.75 million lights illuminate Segra Park
November 24, 2025
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David Stringer
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All aboard Seaboard Vista, a new mixed-use redevelopment
November 20, 2025
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David Stringer
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Prepare for the holidays with these local markets and pop-ups
November 18, 2025
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David Stringer
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Explore all 18 acres of the freshly renovated park and enjoy two days of free live music.
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Allergic to your stove? No problem — here’s where to go.
November 12, 2025
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Gather COLA set to open in December
Gather COLA officially opens Friday, Dec. 5 with a day long celebration that’s even bringing Santa out.
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Kick off the holiday season at Devine Night Out
Devine Street transforms into a holiday block party with shopping deals, live music, food, and snow.
November 10, 2025
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Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
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Craig Melvin’s Columbia homecoming tour
Columbia looked good on national TV this week.
November 6, 2025
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Hello and goodbye at Riverbanks Zoo
Get ready to say hello to some new zoo friends and bid farewell to a few others.
November 6, 2025
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A first look at the Grand Willow Hotel planned for BullStreet
Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
November 5, 2025
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Two Vista restaurants earn spots in inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South
Columbia’s fine-dining scene gets a boost as two Vista staples earn a spot in the MICHELIN Guide.
November 4, 2025
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