The Gourmet Shop Columbia, SC
Rating
7.7
Overview
The Gourmet Shop is a unique little place to grab a bite to eat in the Five Points area of Columbia, SC. This Café style restaurant offers a decent selection of delicious paninis, sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch. The brunch menu offers a great offering of classic breakfast staples such as bagels, croissants, waffles, and fruit bowls. In addition to their popular food selection, Gourmet Shop offers a delectable collection of fine cheeses and fine wines. If you are looking for a great brunch restaurant near the University of South Carolina, check out the Gourmet Shop.
Experience
The first thing you need to consider when visiting the Gourmet Shop is that it is extremely popular for brunch. If you don’t want to plan on waiting for 30 minutes plus for a table inside, try to arrive before 10am or after 2pm. If the weather permits, the tables outside along the sidewalk are available on a first come first serve basis. If you find yourself waiting for a long time a great way to pass the time is by browsing the shop. You will find a variety of items to stock your kitchen as well as some gourmet ingredients you can include in your cooking at home.
The atmosphere is casual but you will frequently encounter families or groups who dress on the nicer side when they eat at Gourmet Shop. Being a café style restaurant, don’t expect a formal environment. The wait staff at the Gourmet shop will seat you and the atmosphere is full of french posters and pieces that sort of put a cherry on the top of the french café vibe they are trying to establish. At times the waiters/ waitresses can be rude but most of the staff is friendly.
Here are some individual reviews of some of the items found on the menu at the Gourmet Shop in Columbia, SC.