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places to get coffee that aren’t starbucks! in columbia, sc
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items need a cuppa joe, some mean caffeine? from making it shake at the crib to being out and about, it's all here. take a peek at all of my favorite spots! more than likely, i've not only been there once or twice, but practically paid rent.
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home set up
drive thru
sit in/vibey/study-friendly
home set up
Conical burr grinder which, after researching, is the best option for the goal I have to make a good espresso. Not a bad price for something that should last a while. Hopper holds most of a bag of coffee beans. Not super loud either.
Gevi Burr Coffee Grinder for Espresso, Drip, Percolator, French Press, American, Turkish Coffee GECGI406B-U7
Bottomless portafilter! Fits the Breville Bambino. Comes with puck for unique use.
Bottomless Portafilter (with double-shot filter basket)
Essential to my coffee counter. Layer with other flavors to create new ones :)
Vanilla Syrup
Adding this with a peppermint syrup in the cooler months is one of my favorite combos!
Torani Original Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, Authentic Coffeehouse Syrup, 25.4 oz
I consistently get this brand. I aim for medium roasts which are the best for my conical burr grinder. Sustainably sourced and transparent company! I did opt for a darker roast recently and it has produced some of my best crema yet!
Single-Origins
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Got this off of Amazon (please get it from Bambino, I had a terrible experience with Amazon sending me a destroyed one and then wanting to hold onto my money for a month!) and it has done such a good job for me. I used ChatGPT to convince me to buy t...
Bambino - Compact Espresso Machine
I grew up with lots of snow and cold weather in general, and there is nothing like a little peppermint to make my coffee taste like the nostalgic Christmas season I'm used to. I love mixing this with a little toasted marshmallow. I'm set!
Peppermint Syrup
drive thru
I can get mock ups of my past Starbucks orders here. I love the staff at the Northeast location in Columbia, SC. They partner with local schools and show up at events. Very community oriented and they have a great rewards program! They also have brea...
Canal Coffee Company
It’s giving “rave” coffee drive through, but essentially the bring the energy while you order and get your drink. Energy drinks, coffees, blends, etc. Not quite a Canal, but the coffee is pretty good, and the rewards program and discount for being a ...
7 Brew Coffee
There’s a sit down location but also a cute coffee hut that you can drive through. They put a little bean on top of your lid and have unique syrup flavors. Definitely ranks over 7 Brew.
Loveland Coffee
sit in/vibey/study-friendly
Tucked into Five Points, this is a great place to meet up with a coworker, classmate, settle in at a table on your own, or take one to go. Great menu, service, and loyalty program.
Drip Coffee
Loved the old owner and management, but this place really held me down during grad school. Busier, louder environment, when were you put in your headphones and write a paper or complete a work assignment. Plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor and wit...
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Very college student friendly! Open later than most places, so it’s great for studying in a different environment than the crib. Good coffee, other drinks, and pastries. Upstairs and downstairs seating.
Cool Beans Coffee Co
Not the only location, but new to our city! KP sits in a restored older home off of Gervais St. Beautiful architechture, amazing baristas, more space than usual for seating (indoor and outdoor), and a lovely menu paired with some pastries. A rewards ...
Knowledge Perk Coffee Company