The Hideout Cafe

I absolutely loved my time at this cafe! The ambience was amazing, the drinks were DELICIOUS, and the decor was amazing !

I stopped in fairly quickly just to get to get an Americano. As I’d already eaten, I had no desire to eat another morsel. The restaurant was relatively empty, save for the staff and two customers. There was plenty of sunlight, artistic decor, and a few private books to choose from. I’ll give an updated review once I have a chance to sample the food and full service. Fingers crossed

Everything was disappointing. I ordered an avocado bacon egg sandwich, but the kitchen staff only had one tiny frying pan and a small oven that clearly couldn’t handle multiple orders (even though the place wasn’t busy at all). After wasting 15 minutes mashing the avocado, they suddenly told me they were out of avocados! Then why bother preparing them in the first place? I was forced to switch to a cheaper meal — of course, with no refund. After waiting 40 minutes, I finally got something I could have easily made at home in five minutes. Again, the café wasn’t even that crowded. The whole experience felt as pathetic and ridiculous as a high school fair food stall.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hideout is such a gem in Columbia! The service was incredibly quick and friendly—the kind of place where you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. The meals were not only delicious but super affordable, which is always a bonus. And can we talk about the murals outside? They’re vibrant, creative, and make the whole experience even more special. A must-visit if you’re in town!

This is a quiet hidden gem that Columbia really needed. The food is wonderful, the seating is eclectic and the art on the walls is top quality and for sale!!! I worked in food service for almost 17+ years and if you want to find out the quality of the business and cleanliness of the kitchen go look at the bathroom. This one was very clean and the faucet was too cute and very original. Overall id definitely come here again, especially after a long jog on the Riverwalk.