Dottie's Guidebook to Columbia
Food scene
Within walking distance. Energetic vibe inside and cafe style seating outside in a busy shopping center. Lots of activity. Great for groups or solo travelers who just want to watch. Good menu.
27 locals recommend
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest DrWithin walking distance. Energetic vibe inside and cafe style seating outside in a busy shopping center. Lots of activity. Great for groups or solo travelers who just want to watch. Good menu.
Big menu— excellent salads, filling pasta dishes. Nice vibe inside. Seating outside but no umbrellas so summer is good for inside.
10 locals recommend
Pasta Fresca
4722 Forest DrBig menu— excellent salads, filling pasta dishes. Nice vibe inside. Seating outside but no umbrellas so summer is good for inside.
Cute locally owned restaurant with a bar and small outdoor seating. Relaxed and friendly.
10 locals recommend
Tombo Grille
4517 Forest DrCute locally owned restaurant with a bar and small outdoor seating. Relaxed and friendly.
Convenient grocery store that also has a good deli (including personal pizzas) and pick up food. Seating both inside and out. It’s the perfect place for a solo traveler who wants low key and non crowded. There is a coffee, beer, and wine bar, too, that is never crowded! Skip the line at Starbucks and head to Lowe’s! For a quick breakfast, try their homemade muffins—they are the best!
10 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Forest Acres
4711 Forest DrConvenient grocery store that also has a good deli (including personal pizzas) and pick up food. Seating both inside and out. It’s the perfect place for a solo traveler who wants low key and non crowded. There is a coffee, beer, and wine bar, too, that is never crowded! Skip the line at Starbucks and head to Lowe’s! For a quick breakfast, try their homemade muffins—they are the best!
The Original Pancake House - Columbia
4840 Forest DrLizard's Thicket Restaurant
711 University Village DrMcAlister's Deli
10254 Two Notch RdBruegger's Bagels
4601 Forest DrBad Daddy’s Burger Bar
4623 Forest Dr
Bonefish Grill
4708 Forest DrActivities
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdRiverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyColumbia City Fireflies Baseball
1640 Freed DrCongaree National Park
100 National Park Rd