Retail
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 Consignment Shop: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries is a nationally and globally recognized consignment shop.
Best Gamecock Gear: Barefoot Campus Outfitters
Barefoot Campus Outfitter is the place to go for anything UofSC-related. They have T-shirts, hats, stickers, jewelry, masks and just about anything else you can think of.
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 Clothing Store: Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is a retailer known for their unique products, creativity and trendy pieces. While routinely updating their collections and holding on to their staple pieces, Urban Outfitters is the place to go to find the perfect outfit.
Best Bookstore: UofSC Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Located in Russell House, the UofSC Bookstore has everything you could want, from water bottles and dog collars, to “UofSC Parent” stickers and textbooks.
Best Grocery Store: Trader Joes
Read about the Trader Joes highlights and my personal favorites!
Best Soda City Vendor: Mary's Arepas
Mary’s Arepas is a popular Latin American vendor present at Soda City Market on Saturdays.
Best Soda City Vendor: The Belgian Waffle Truck
If you find yourself at Soda City on a Saturday morning take a quick trip to Liege, Belgium, by stopping by the Belgian Waffle Truck — guaranteed to satisfy your cravings!
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