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Gourmet Shop Cafe

724 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC
803-799-3705
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Ranked #21 of 429 restaurants in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Cuisines: Bakery
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Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Wonderful fresh lunch selections. Soups, salads or sandwiches-its all a treat here! More

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South Carolina
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Great place for lunch and for browsing huge selection of wine and gourmet food and kitchen items. A bit pricey, but still a good value. Very casual dining, inside or out. Outside seating pretty good, but not a great view (OK for people watching). More

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Savannah, Georgia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

My daughter and I ate here with a group of friends. The food was great. We enjoyed browsing the store. It is one of the highlights of 5 points. More

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South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

A mainstay in 5 points. The Veggie Choice is my favorite sandwich on the menu. Don't forget to check out the store for all your kitchen needs. Nice wine selection too. More

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Landstuhl, Germany
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

When I want a taste of inspired European inspired food, this is where I go when I am in Columbia. The food is great. It is always a nice relaxed meal. One will never go wrong eating here. More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Eat inside this local restaurant in the heart of Five Points, near the University of South Carolina, or enjoy your meal sitting outside as you watch the locals pass by or shop in and out all the great local stores. Food is fresh and there is a good variety to choose from. You can eat in or select something wonderful... More

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Summerville, SC
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Stop by for brunch and had the egg salad and black forest ham sandwich. My side was crushed red pepper and gouda bisque. The sandwich and soup were outstanding. More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Great friendly service, quick and food was fresh and delicious! Pesto Pasta salad was really good. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

Yum, yum, yum. The food here in the deli is fantastic. Fresh and delicious everytime. It can be tough to get a table so you have to time it right or just plan to browse around the ship until you get seated, or just grab it to go! The shop itself is wonderful, with a fantastic selection of cheeses and... More

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Columbia, SC
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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Ditto all the praise for the great chicken salad and brunch items, but I also love the tuna salad in tomato and the pate plate. Because it adjoins a great shop and bakery, the breads are excellent. The atmosphere is pleasant with French posters and comfortable seating inside and outside. Service can be rushed, but that just reminds me even... More

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