10 Brunch Places In Columbia, SC, You Need To Try ASAP | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

10 Brunch Places In Columbia, SC, You Need To Try ASAP

Columbia, SC, has the perfect brunch spots that serve anything from classic breakfast foods to crepes and coffee.

219
10 Brunch Places In Columbia, SC, You Need To Try ASAP
Le Peep / Instagram

Brunch is a very important meal of the day, especially for a college student. After a night out, a student is allowed to sleep in and still be able to eat breakfast past noon. It is an excellent way to recover from the previous night downtown with greasy and delicious breakfast foods.

Columbia is the perfect college town to find A+ brunch spots. Five Points and campus happen to be located in the center of this metropolitan, capital city. It is the perfect mix for hungover college students and chic brunch restaurants. Even if you don't go downtown or drink, who doesn't love a tasty and fulfilling breakfast closer to lunchtime? These 10 brunch joints in Columbia, SC, are the places to go to order anything from stereotypical waffles, bacon, and eggs to cinnamon rolls and crêpes.

1. Cafe Strudel

Although located in West Columbia, this brunch spot is very popular for college students and residents who live in Columbia. And even though this restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, their brunch is always packed with a line out of the door. Orange juice is a must order with their juicer placed in the cafe for you to make your own fresh cup of oj. You will need to call ahead or expect high wait times for a table. As busy as this place gets, people will still wait to be able to eat here for brunch and enjoy a typical breakfast past the morning hours.

2. The Gourmet Shop

The coolest thing about The Gourmet Shop, other than it being a fun place to look around and shop, is that it has a cafe attached to the store. The cafe opens up outside to have seating set up and down the street in Five Points. Before having brunch, you can explore the inside of this different brunch spot and find unique items to cook with, from seasonings to utensils, along with sampling goods you wouldn't have anywhere else.

3. The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli

This is the perfect brunch place if you're craving something sweet. Known for their cinnamon rolls, the Cinnamon Roll Deli will meet your sweet tooth needs. Breakfast is served all day and they close at 2 p.m. while being closed on Monday. Their menu expands into breakfast sandwiches and a lunch menu. Their "Cinnamon Roll Deli Cake" was featured on the Food Network and a large size can feed up to 17 people. Essentially it is a huge cinnamon roll and who wouldn't enjoy that?

4. Eggs Up Grill

This brunch spot also closes at 2 p.m. but opens at 6 a.m. every day of the week. Eggs Up Grill is a classic breakfast food place to sit down to eat brunch. There's two locations in Columbia. One is on Devine Street and one is on Forest Drive. They fill up their tables decently fast, so make sure to call ahead or make a reservation!

5. Bourbon

Bourbon is a Creole and Cajun-inspired restaurant on Main Street. Brunch is only served on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Their "Biscuit of Champions" was featured on the Food Network due to the size and items included on this biscuit, such as andouille sausage, crispy chicken breast, bourbon smoked bacon and andouille sausage gravy. Bourbon has sweet Creole-Cajun breakfast foods as well. If you want a more upscale and different flavor of brunch items, I highly recommend Bourbon. It's a great place to take your parents for brunch when they're in town (and paying).

6. Crêpes and Croissants

My absolute favorite thing about eating brunch at this authentic French creperie and bakery is choosing between sweet and savory crêpes. This is the perfect date because one person can order a savory crêpe to split while the other person orders a sweet crêpe to split, and then you can devour them in that order. It's balance. You wouldn't find this location unless you were looking for it (closely). It's located on Sumter Street and not near your typical places to eat or hang out in Columbia. It's tucked away and totally delicious!

7. IHOP

The IHOP on Assembly Street is always full of hungry college students and families. It is a classic and cheap place for breakfast 24 hours a day. Conveniently located near campus, it is accessible for students who live on campus craving brunch while being a typical and low-priced meal. You can't go wrong having IHOP for brunch in a college town.

8. Le Peep

This restaurant in the Vista is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. It opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and they close at 2 p.m. The menu ranges from Griddle and Skillet meals to South of the Border and healthy options. There are so many options that everyone can go for brunch and have each of their cravings satisfied.

9. Immaculate Consumption

This small coffee shop on Main Street behind the Statehouse serves sandwiches and salads with their long list of hot and cold beverages. If you aren't a big fan of breakfast or don't like to eat first thing in the morning, Immaculate Consumption is a small eatery that allows you to grab brunch with a couple of friends who want a quick bite later in the day. It is made for those who love coffee past noon. A great place to grab some caffeine and food in-between your classes on campus during the weekday.

10. Waffle House

Waffle House is always a classic go-to for brunch, especially for hungover and broke college students who stayed up way too late downtown. More conveniently placed than IHOP in Columbia, it is located in the middle of Five Points. The "All-Star Special" is basically made for college students with being only $7.30 and comes with all the breakfast food items you need. It is super filling for being lowly-priced.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Taylor Swift in orange dress playing a moss-covered piano on stage with bright lights.

A three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Nine Eras. Eleven outfit changes. Three surprise songs. Zero breaks. One unforgettable evening. In the past century, no other performer has put on an electric performance quite like Taylor Swift, surpassing her fans ‘wildest dreams’. It is the reason supporters keep coming back to her shows each year. Days later, I’m still in awe of the spectacle ‘Miss Americana’ puts on every few days in a new city. And, like one of Taylor’s exes, has me smiling as I reminisce about the memories of the night we spent together.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

25261
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

10554
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

7785
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments