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Curiosity Coffee Bar

4.7 ★★★★★ 820 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Bar · Beer store

roasts in-housefresh pastriescozy atmosphere

Casual eatery featuring in-house-roasted coffees, baked goods, sandwiches, tea, plus beer and wine.

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2327 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 357-2889

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Hours

Monday 6 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–4 PM
Thursday 6 AM–4 PM
Friday 6 AM–4 PM
Saturday 7 AM–4 PM
Sunday 8 AM–4 PM

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 820 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house

“They roast their own coffee now!”

🥐 fresh pastries 8 mentions

“I had one of the specialty drinks (Mexicano Latte) and a (huge) pastry item (Lavender Chocolate Knot).”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 3 mentions

“If you’re passing through Columbia and need a cozy spot to grab a drink or hang out for a bit, this one’s worth the detour.”

What customers say

My airbnb host recommended this coffee shop, and I was not disappointed! I ordered a seasonal drink, the rosemary plum cold brew, and I was delighted to find that the flavors were strongly present (I have sometimes found that homemade syrups in other coffee shops are so subtle I can barely taste them, but this was not…

★★★★★ — Laijien, 2026-04

Just what you'd expect for a neighborhood coffee shop - a friendly, approachable, and helpful staff (completely unlike those coffee shops with uber cool kids that always make you feel like you're bothering them). And a cozy, comfy, and equally friendly atmosphere inside and on their spacious patio.

★★★★★ — Michael, 2024-12

Curiosity Coffee is one of my all-time favorite coffee shops in Columbia. I love the rotating seasonal drinks, the tasty food offerings, and especially the baked goods! The creativity of some drinks are unlike anything else I've seen which makes Curiosity a top choice for me every time.

★★★★★ — Marcella, 2025-10

I’m from Chattanooga, and I’ve lived in several cities in the south-eastern states. This is hands down my favorite desert spot in any of them. Every pastry has been a revelation from on high.

★★★★★ — Dustin, 2026-03

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