Highest-rated cafes in Columbia, according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Columbia using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#16. Tuskers

- Rating: 2.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy Columbia, SC 29210
- Categories: Cafes
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#15. Carolina Cafe and Catering

- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 925 Sumter St Columbia, SC 29201
- Categories: Bagels, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#14. Cafe Strudel

- Rating: 4.0/5 (721 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 300 State St West Columbia, SC 29169
- Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#13. College Grounds Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1217 College St Columbia, SC 29201
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. Another Broken Egg Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4600 Devine St Ste C Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#11. Just Us Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1208 Knox Abbott Dr Cayce, SC 29033
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#10. The Gourmet Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (255 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 724 Saluda Ave Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Delis
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#9. Boeshreen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2630 Decker Blvd Columbia, SC 29223
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bakeries, Cafes
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#8. As Well As

- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3000 Rosewood Dr Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#7. Sandwich Depot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1211 Taylor St Columbia, SC 29201
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#6. Cromer's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3030 N Main St Columbia, SC 29201
- Categories: Specialty Food, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#5. The Peanut Man

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3905 Fernandina Rd Columbia, SC 29210
- Categories: Candy Stores, Chocolatiers & Shops, Cafes
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#4. Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (346 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2001 Greene St Ste A Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Cafes, Southern
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#3. Drip

- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 729 Saluda Ave Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#2. Indah Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2238 Sumter St Columbia, SC 29201
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#1. Azalea Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2700 Devine St Columbia, SC 29205
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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