Must-visit local spots to eat, drink, shop, and be entertained in the Midlands of South Carolina. Includes Cayce, West Columbia, and Lexington recommendations!
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Food & Drink
I fell in love with Methodical when I lived in the upstate of SC and I’m SO excited to finally have one in Columbia too! I would recommend the Tres Leches latte or a pourover of Blue Boy!!
Methodical Coffee
A classic West Columbia staple! I always get the chicken strip basket and you can’t forget your chocolate dipped cone to finish off the meal!
Zesto of West Columbia where Delicious Fried Chicken, Burgers, Hot Dogs ...
Another Cayce/West Columbia classic wing & bar spot! Hot take: I like their seasoned fries more than the wing chips!
D's Wings
This is one of the places I missed the most in college! They have junior sizes and regular sizes, which is a game changer when you don’t want a big meal!
Rush's
Super cute coffee shop in Five Points with a selection of food and pastry items too!
Drip Coffee
They have such a large menu of choices to eat and everything I’ve tried has been so good!
Old Mill Brewpub
My favorite local coffee!! Piecewise has so many incredible seasonal drinks and the entire staff works hard to get to know their customers and make it a community-oriented environment.
Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce
Shopping
This vendor market on Main Street is open every single Saturday morning, rain or shine, with lots of independent vendors and local small businesses selling their products!
Soda City Market
Super cute shop with antiques and curated themed booths!
Ivy House
Two-story general store in downtown Columbia with clothing, home decor, outdoor gear, food, kitchen wares, toys, and more. The candy barrel section is always a hit!
Mast General Store Columbia
Twice a year event with vendors that create handmade products. You can find everything from soap to Christmas ornaments to chips and dips and everything in between!
Columbia, SC - Craftsmen's Classics
Entertainment
Historic independent movie theater downtown Columbia. They host an indie film fest every year too!
Nickelodeon Theater
So much to do and look at between the zoo and gardens, and they are constantly adding new features and hosting new seasonal events!
