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Cool Beans Coffee Co.

1217 College St, Columbia, SC 29201-3945
803-779-4277
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Ranked #138 of 429 restaurants in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR563
Cuisines: Café, Café, Dessert, Healthy
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Maryland
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great location for USC trips”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This place is right across the street from the "Horseshoe" on USC campus and was a godsend to us when we were going on the early tour of the campus. The service was a bit slow and they did apologize profusely and blamed it on a rush. I really didn't see that many people there but it is run by... More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“This is a pretty good place for a cup of coffee. It reeks a bit of yuppie larvae, but it's better than Starbucks.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2009
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This is a pretty good place for a cup of coffee. It reeks a bit of yuppie larvae, but it's better than Starbucks. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best hummus wraps!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2009

Best hummus wraps! More

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Lugoff, South Carolina
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163 reviews 163 reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
206 helpful votes 206 helpful votes
“Great Local Java Hangout!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2009

This place is a fun local coffee shop that offers a great selection of really good Jo in a really cool coffee shop atmosphere. Prices are low, the coffee is great and the feel of the place is shabby sheak with a dash of arty thrown in for good measure. I also like is that like all good coffee shops... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very good local coffee shop.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2008

Very good local coffee shop. More

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“great chai!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2008

great chai! More

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“Best hummus wraps and veggie wraps in town. The cakes and coffee also are to die for!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2008

Best hummus wraps and veggie wraps in town. The cakes and coffee also are to die for! More

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“Best coffe house in Columbia hands down for atmosphere. Be prepared to smell like cancer when you leave though...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2007

Best coffe house in Columbia hands down for atmosphere. Be prepared to smell like cancer when you leave though... More

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