Cool Beans Coffee Co

1217 College St, Columbia - 29201
158 reviews
Coffee & Tea
(803) 779-4277

Neat aesthetic. Great location. The snack type food we had was great (cinnamon bun, pumpkin bread). The coffees were great and milk alternatives available. Iced tea was great. Music was great with nice atmospheric sound and volume. It's in a cool old house, which is a neat vibe but makes for close quarters. Wasn't super busy when we were there, but I imagine it could be an issue during busy times. Overall great experience and helpful, friendly staff.

My daughter brought me here for my birthday. The sweet tea was great and I had the cheddar chicken wrap. She got a BLT and there was so much bacon it was falling out! The service was amazing and while we waited, we took advantage of the many different board games they have. Since it was my birthday, I let her win. ? Definitely recommend!!

This coffee shop is upstairs in a quaint little house where there is a small cafe located downstairs. It is cute and quaint and they have some really great coffee ideas. Like the "Perfect Man" which is a double shot espresso breve with Irish cream syrup... niiiiiice right?!They also serve quick breakfast sandwiches like egg on a croissant and some pastries. You can find college youth relaxing at the table with books and MacBooks in studious bliss but it doesn't have that "college kid" feel where you want to take your coffee to go. More like you are in the air with young adults exuding promising futures. They are part of the atmosphere.My one thing is I am totally in it for the coffee, but the food isn't always consistent and isn't always good. If they took 100% care in preparing fresh food, the place would be absolutely great.

A very cool place to relax and have a great coffee.

Hello coffee shop vibes cute place, even for people who aren't in college anymore ? diverse menu with lots of "specials" including a candy corn latte ? I had the honey oat (~$4.50) - so yummy! Lots of vegetarian options. Shares a space with College Grounds Cafe (downstairs). Sit anywhere you like between the two floors! Lots of people studying, chatting, chilling.

I’ve been coming here since I started college. They seriously know how to do espresso and always have such great customer service. The owner is very hands-on with the business. Definitely recommend the biscuits downstairs (they’re the best!!!) and never skip out on the homemade whipped cream for their drinks.

Although I don't love coffee, this is a wonderful place to catchup with friends, a first date, or even studying! Their pesto chicken sandwich is *SO* good, their plentiful coffee is great, and an easy going atmosphere with timely service.

Food is great and it’s a cool setting, the workers are a little rude. Overall a good spot if your ready to spend $32 for 2 sandwiches and 2 coffees. They also got the drink order mixed up and I think that could have been prevented if they don’t try and rush everyone.

Love that there are board games to play.The place was very clean.Great place for students to chill and even study.Hard working staff .

Food is great and it’s a cool setting, the workers are a little rude. Overall a good spot if your ready to spend $32 for 2 sandwiches and 2 coffees. They also got the drink order mixed up and I think that could have been prevented if they don’t try and rush everyone.