The Gourmet Shop
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The Gourmet Shop

724 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC

★★★★★4.5(1,080 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Columbia gem blends the best of a specialty coffee shop with a full gourmet market, serving up genuinely excellent coffee alongside standout homemade pastries like their legendary Oreo cheesecake and reliable classics like grilled cheese. The bright, inviting space is stocked with curated wines, artisanal cheeses, and local goods that make it feel more like discovering a friend's well-appointed pantry than a typical coffee shop. It's the kind of place where you can grab a quality espresso drink and end up leaving with something unexpected, all without the pretension or wait times of trendier spots.

What to expect

Light foodMeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinksOutdoor seatingParkingPastries

Google Reviews

John Doe
★★★★★2 months ago

The Gourmet Shop was really good! Now, I’ll admit that I didn’t get the most exquisite meal, but my grilled cheese, potato chips, and coffee were excellent! I went on a weekday morning when it wasn’t too packed, and I really enjoyed the authentic deli ambiance, which isn’t the easiest thing to find in this neck of the woods. My server (whose name I didn’t catch) was such a sweetheart and did an amazing job of making sure my drinks were re-filled, my food was delivered on time, and was proactive in offering me a cup of coffee to-go. After my meal, I enjoyed wandering around the other side of the restaurant for a few minutes, which included a cigar room, an enormous wine cellar, and a host of fine cheeses that I had never heard of before! All-in-all, I really enjoyed The Gourmet Shop, will definitely be back in the future, and would recommend it to anybody in the area who’s looking for an authentic deli experience!

Hanna Marcolina
★★★★★6 months ago

The food was excellent but I wish we didn’t get the charcuterie. It seemed like their other dishes were more popular. We got cheesecake to go and ate it at home and oh my goodness!! The Oreo cheesecake was delicious!!

Justin Nguyen (JNguyen20)
★★★★★6 months ago

The Gourmet Shop was alright. The store itself is really nice and has a wide selection of nice things, the food was descent but certainly not anything I would wait a long wait for again. It seems more hype than it was substance which was unfortunate. But I will note that people raved about the chicken salad but we did not order that.

alicia olynn
★★★★★7 months ago

i recently planned a girls trip to asheville and found the gourmet shop as a mid stopping point for lunch. it’s located in a cute little shopping area and takes up quite a bit of space in the building. there are 3 parts to it, the wine section, the food spices cheeses desserts and bulk items, as well as food related items for the kitchen, and the dining area which included outdoor seating. i got the bacon brie croissant that had a special jam on it and it was out of this world!! you’re allowed one side and i went with the german potato salad, which was great to my tasting as i loved the flavors. my girlfriend got a panini with tomato soup as her side. she said hers was fantastic. we also got a few desserts and they were divine as well. i highly recommend this place, it’s a little off the highway but well worth the drive! we will definitely be back to try more things!

Kathryn Jette
★★★★★11 months ago

This place has it all! With a large and eclectic selection of wines, cheese, and everything delicious. Atmosphere is bright and inviting. Prices are more than reasonable and service was beyond accommodating. I just bought some wine and cheese from the shop side but I plan on trying the cafe next time. Thank you for making a new comer’s day. I will be returning often!

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