Café de Thyme
1421 Sumter St, Columbia, SC
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Columbia, this intimate café radiates a serene European sensibility with beautifully plated pastries and desserts that lean toward elegance rather than indulgence—think lighter, more refined sweetness that feels like a discovery rather than an afterthought. The barista genuinely knows their craft, offering thoughtful recommendations backed by real flavor knowledge and even letting you dial in your drink's sweetness by percentage, which speaks to the care lavished on every cup from the signature creative drinks to the standout iced vanilla matcha. It's the kind of place where lingering feels encouraged, where pastries are presented like art, and where the person behind the counter actually sees you.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
This café has such a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. The cakes and desserts are absolutely gorgeous and have a much lighter sweetness than American sweets, which I love! The drink menu is just the right size with coffee, tea, and some non-caffeinated options, and the…
This is our second time trying this Cafe! The lady who works the Cafe is kind and helpful. She recommended both coffees we ordered with great descriptions of what they would taste like. We got the Thyme Signature and the Yuzu Thyme and they were both amazing. The coffee tasted…
Best iced vanilla matcha of my lifeee! I also loved that you could customize the level of sweetness by percentage— I got 75% and it was just right. And the barista was so kind. The cakes and pastries looked perfect too. Highly recommend this sweet little shop!
amazing! i got carrot cake and hot chocolate. the atmosphere is nice and their food and drinks are presented beautifully and taste as good as they look. the woman working at the counter was very nice. they were sold out of many things when i went but i will definitely be back to…
Friendly staff welcome it to this cozy coffee shop. Great place to relax and get some good coffees and desserts. I would really recommend the caramel cloud coffee I think it is seasonal get it while you can it’s was sooo good 10 out of 10 We share their tiramisu it was perfectly…
Crema Reviews
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