140+ ways to shop local for Small Business Saturday in Columbia, SC

This weekend is Small Business Saturday, and we thought what better way to support, shop, + see some of Columbia’s local small businesses than Soda City?

Rain or shine — year round, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Soda City is a collection of local entrepreneurs who bring unique pieces, hand-crafted items, and Southeast produce to fill your belly, brain, + body in the heart of downtown on Main Street every Saturday.

Soda City Market is a microcosm of Columbia, a melting pot of cultures, and an inviting community experience. Without further ado, Here’s a roundup of 140+ Soda City vendors to shop local this holiday season.

🍐 Vendors who fill your belly:

1. 323 Ranch | Beef + pork cuts, sausages, and eggs.
2. Adam’s Apples and More | Apple butters, jams, marinades + chow chow.
3. Agape Chocolates | Every product sold helps to feed a local child.
4. Ally and Eloise Bakeshop
5. Art of Charcuterie
6. Belgian Waffle Truck
7. BKeD SHoP Donuts
8. Boeshreen | Middle Eastern cuisine.
9. Brazilian Taste
10. Brown Sistaz Island Vibz | Authentic Jamaican cuisine.
11. Buds Mobile Cafe | Mississippi Delta food, like shrimp + grits and fried fish.
12. Caffeine Cabin
13. Carolina Cookin’ | Southern favorites.
14. Carolina Doughboys
15. Carolina Popcorn Co.
16. Carrie Vine’s Homemade Treats | Made-from-scratch dessert bars.
17. Cozy Corner Deli
18. Curiosity Coffee
19. DeVendra’s Vegan Delights Bakery
20. Donut Guy
21. Elevation Catering | Try its “Bubbleicious” waffles with options like mac + cheese and fried chicken.
22. Embellished Dough | Handmade custom sugar cookies.
23. Fat Baby Baking Co.
24. Gin’s Juice
25. Gorilla Boost | Plant-based superfoods.
26. Gruber Farms
27. Haiku Coffee 575
28. Indah Coffee
29. Indian Palace
30. Kingz Peanut Truck | Boiled peanuts with flavors like garlic pepper + cajun.
31. Kīpuka Coffee & Plant House
32. Kiss My Grits Cafe
33. Lauralee’s Kitchen | Shop jams, okra, + pecans.
34. Lil’ House of Pizza
35. Los Bellos Portales | Latin American cuisine
36. Los Chicanos | This Mexican food truck was rated the best mobile food in Columbia.
37. Lowcountry Olive Oil
38. Lulu’s Natural Delights | Seasonal jellies, jams + syrups.
39. Luna’s Grill
40. Mary’s Arepas | A Colombian favorite, these come in varieties like breakfast, cheese + chicken.
41. Meet your Cremator | These handcrafted hot sauces are not for the faint of heart.
42. Mixes & Moore | This UofSC student-run start-up sells jars of mixes for anything from M&M cookies to three-bean chili.
43. Paella South
44. Potato Man
45. Pupuseria
46. Salvanorena Sandrita 65
47. Rambo Fat Cat Biscuits
48. Rio Bertolini Pasta
49. Shwarma VGfood
50. Street Thai Food
51. Sweet Dreams Edible Cookie Dough
52. Thai Orchid Restaurant
53. The Arepa Chef
54. The Sweet Shoppe
55. The Warmouth
56. Toms Creek Family Farms | Fresh-picked produce, eggs, olive oil + more.
57. Trini Lime Caribbean Cafe
58. Upper Crust | Try one of its varieties of brownies.
59. Venezuela in One Bite
60. Vital Mission Farm
61. Yankee and the Belle Foods

🧠 Vendors who exercise your brain:

1. Abue’s Wooden Creations
2. BackyardKoi & ART
3. Bee Bottom Art | Explore the collection of tiny art pieces.
4. Beyond Candles and Gifts
5. Blue Dasher Laser Designs | Get a custom laser piece for the perfect unique gift.
6. Brain Boy Creations | Shop original paintings.
7. Cobble & Vine Candle Co. | These candles are handmade from organic ingredients.
8. Color Me Special | Check out its embroidered products, like kitchen towels and face masks.
9. Copper Loft Designs | Explore its unique jewelry pieces from up-cycled copper.
10. Cross & Nail Leather
11. Deeda’s Treasures
12. Dolphin Wood House | Prioritize your self care with its luxury bath items.
13. Eaddy Acres | A local farm in Chapin that offers high-quality vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and artisan soaps.
14. Englishman’s Frame Shop | Check out its vintage framed posters.
15. Flora & Fauna | Shop natural soaps, scrubs, lip balms + more.
16. Garden Province | Calling all plant lovers — explore its collections of succulents, cacti + air plants.
17. Her Candle Company
18. Infinite Treasures | Shop its unique gemstone jewelry, crystal, copper and wood carved ankhs, talismans, and original decorum pieces.
19. January Remington | Explore its handmade soy candles.
20. Jedenshop
21. Jesse Brantley Studio | Check out its modern artwork that includes everything from street art to digital creations.
22. Joe Sizemore
23. Johnson Hollow | If you’re looking for a unique gift, browse its hand-turned wood creations.
24. JRL Fine Art | Explore wall art prints, tabletop decor & wearable art.
25. K&C Pet Treats
26. KY Fresh Cut Flowers
27. Kyle Smith Pottery | Check out unique pottery pieces, like ginger graters, spoon rests + sponge holders.
28. Lil Artist Bri
29. Lowcountry Brand
30. Meeting and Market | Get into the holiday spirit with its scented soy wax candles.
31. Metal Works
32. Mod Clothing
33. Oba Essentials | These luxurious body care products are made with simple, high-quality ingredients.
34. Poke
35. Pottery for Daze | Check out its hand-made and hand-painted pottery.
36. Revyved Records
37. Sebastian Harper/ KiRoKa Essentials | Natural and plant-based good vibes for the body and home.
38. Seminole Candle Company
39. Shirldart | Shop watercolor kids room decor.
40. Shop Mea Home | Check out its rustic home decor.
41. Student-Made Store | Shop art from this student-run stand that promotes student-entrepreneurship + creativity at UofSC.
42. Susan’s Succulents and Cacti
43. The Garden Soapery | Shop homemade soaps, sugar scrubs, lotions + more.
44. The Purple Mushroom | Explore products from this boutique indoor mushroom farm in Irmo.
45. The Upside Down Collection | This jewelry company was founded to show the upside to Down syndrome.
46. ThirtyThree Butterflies | Shop trendy + modern dog bandanas and get yourself a matching scrunchie while you’re at it.
47. Thorn and Finch | Explore handmade macramé items.
48. Truesdale Barkery | Treat your pup with healthy, preservative-free treats.
49. Vang Flowers
50. Vista Art and Framing | Channel your inner gamecock with SC-themed artwork.
51. Viva Claire Collection | This jewelry is 14k gold-filled, so it won’t tarnish and is safe for everyday wear.
52. Wag More Pets | Get your furry friend looking stylish with these handmade dog collars.

🧢 Vendors who cover your body:

1. A Stitch of Faith | Shop kids’ clothing, aprons + more.
2. Alter Oceans | Every purchase helps raise money for coral reef restoration.
3. Artisan Tees
4. CanaBliss Farmacy | Explore its CBD products that serve a variety of purposes.
5. Caroline Sandlin Jewelry
6. Charleston Hemp Collective
7. Copper Nugget
8. Eagle House Botanicals | Shop its premium CBD products.
9. Enough Vintage
10. Gee Your Dog Smells Terrific
11. Harlem’s Closet | Shop vintage clothing and sneakers.
12. Head Trauma Vintage
13. Internet Crush
14. Kathren Česká Jewelry
15. Loopy Loomers | Check out its creative hat designs.
16. Marsha Marsha Jewelry
17. Modern Companion | A specialty pet boutique that offers accessories, chew toys + more.
18. Needle and Thread Co.
19. One Folk
20. Pannerpete Vintage | Stay trendy with 80s and 90s clothing finds.
21. RD Naturals | Shop elderflower products from a registered dietician.
22. Regal Lounge
23. SC WildFlours
24. Shop Elby | Fulfill all your loungewear needs.
25. Staying Young | Check out its trademark joggers, which are known for its comfort + style.
26. Super Thrifty
27. Swiff Brand | Shop its modern clothing collection.
28. Uniquely MC | One of its gift sets makes the perfect holiday gift.
29. Vintage Survival | Explore one-of-a-kind, vintage items.
30. WaistBeads Drip | Learn more about waistbeads and the lifestyle associated with them.

Nonprofits

1. Changemakers
2. Pathways to Healing
3. SC Falun Dafa Association

Did we miss your favorite vendor? Let us know in the comments, so we can add them to the list.