Editor's Picks
Best Auto Repair: Broad River Auto Repair
If you’re like me and get overwhelmed going to get your car fixed, a locally owned shop can ease some of that anxiety.
Best Late Night Eats: Eddie's Calzones
Are you up late studying or hanging out with friends and need a bite to eat? Eddie’s Calzones is just five minutes from campus and offers delivery across Columbia.
Best Lunch: Big Bull's Bangin' BBQ
I highly recommend going to get some barbecue and other Southern staples at Big Bull’s Bang’n BBQ. Supporting a local business has never tasted so good!
Best Consignment Shop: Sid & Nancy
Sid & Nancy, downtown Columbia’s only buy-sell-trade store since 2007, is the perfect place to shop. With high-quality clothing, jewelry, shoes and more, there is something everyone will enjoy!
Best Clothing Store: Messie's Closet
No matter what you purchase from Messie’s Closet, you can rest assured that you look amazing, it was a great price and that you’re supporting a Columbia business owner!
Best Soda City Vendor: Mary's Arepas
Mary’s Arepas is a popular Latin American vendor present at Soda City Market on Saturdays.
Best Local Musician: Mia Green
Mia Green, a third-year student at the University of South Carolina, has been singing since she was little — simply singing along with friends for hours to a Wii game. This simple fun turned into a passion for Green, and she is now a well-known performer across Columbia and UofSC.
Best Place for Fresh Air: The Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk
Some days a walk was all that was saving my sanity, one of the main things I looked forward to. I looked away from my screens, took in what was around me and breathed in the fresh air.
Best On-Campus Eats: Colloquium Cafe
If you’re looking for on-campus dining with plenty of options and the choice to customize your meal — Colloquium Café is the perfect choice!
Editor's Picks
Best Auto Repair: Broad River Auto Repair
Best Late Night Eats: Eddie's Calzones
Best Lunch: Big Bull's Bangin' BBQ
Best Consignment Shop: Sid & Nancy
Best Clothing Store: Messie's Closet
Best Soda City Vendor: Mary's Arepas
Best Local Musician: Mia Green
Best Place for Fresh Air: The Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk
Best On-Campus Eats: Colloquium Cafe