Cool Beans Coffee Co

Neat aesthetic. Great location. The snack type food we had was great (cinnamon bun, pumpkin bread). The coffees were great and milk alternatives available. Iced tea was great. Music was great with nice atmospheric sound and volume. It's in a cool old house, which is a neat vibe but makes for close quarters. Wasn't super busy when we were there, but I imagine it could be an issue during busy times. Overall great experience and helpful, friendly staff.

We are so glad we came across Cool Beans before heading back home. The coffee was very good and the barista was super helpful and kind. We had breakfast downstairs and I don't think we'll soon forget the Farmer's Market bowl! If you think the presentation is off the chain, just wait til you eat it! Absolutely fantastic!! Grits, eggs, goat cheese, spinach, & bean sprouts! We highly recommend this coffee shop!

Definitely one of my top three favorite coffee shops. The drink called the Perfect Man from Cool Beans is the drink that caused me to start to like coffee. When ever I am in the area I like stopping by to get one. They also have pretty good food if you want more than a coffee.

We were walking around the campus and I got thirsty. I wanted to see if there were any local businesses we could visit. I found this place on Google Maps and I got a sweet tea. It was a really cool spot. It feels like a big house, and you walk up the stairs to order. The place was very busy with lots of students coming to hang out or study on a weekend. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here, and the people working were also very nice.

This cozy space decorated with local art was the perfect spot to avoid the pouring rain outside. I tried the bacon and blues panini which did not disappoint. Surprisingly, blueberry jam added the perfect amount of sweetness and paired well with the feta cheese, fresh spinach, and savory bacon. I also tried the au lait, which was pretty good.

This coffee shop is upstairs in a quaint little house where there is a small cafe located downstairs. It is cute and quaint and they have some really great coffee ideas. Like the "Perfect Man" which is a double shot espresso breve with Irish cream syrup... niiiiiice right?!

They also serve quick breakfast sandwiches like egg on a croissant and some pastries. You can find college youth relaxing at the table with books and MacBooks in studious bliss but it doesn't have that "college kid" feel where you want to take your coffee to go. More like you are in the air with young adults exuding promising futures. They are part of the atmosphere.

My one thing is I am totally in it for the coffee, but the food isn't always consistent and isn't always good. If they took 100% care in preparing fresh food, the place would be absolutely great.

This is one of my Favorite coffee shops in the Columbia/USC area. I have had great customer service during each visit. This place has a comfortable vibe, even though it is tight when waiting for food. They have a great selection of drinks, pastries, and food. Haven’t tried the sandwiches yet, but my personal favorite drink is between the Honey + Oats and the Max Daddy. Will definitely be back for future visits.

I have been going to cool beans for years now and have loved it all the way up until today. Don't get me wrong if you love coffee they have amazing coffee but if you go somewhere for vibe and experience too then pls read this post. Today I experienced the true intentions of the owner. I was in the middle of doing my bible study and the owner saw that I had not order anything yet. As a loyal customer who has been coming for years, the owner decided to tell me to order something up at the front at that very moment since she saw I did not have anything yet. I was taken off guard because I have been many times and have waited to order something or got something before I left. What has rubbed me wrong was that instead of providing a place where I felt comfortable to order when I wanted, I was forced to order something when she asked. There are also signs saying that I do need to order something while I am there, and I do, just not right when I get there. This experience has showed me that the owner is there just to make profit rather than provide a place for students and others to come and enjoy the coffee shop. I understand that buying something when you go somewhere is the right thing to do so I do it but I don't want to be forced to buy something when someone says so. That to me is bad business. Cool Beans is a good coffee shop and has great qualities but this experience has rubbed me the wrong way. I hope people read this.

A very cool coffee shop. Got a frappe that tasted great. I’m just sorry I didn’t discover this place sooner.

Took my daughter here to try it out the first time. The drinks were delicious! It’s a college vibe but I was still able to bring my daughter and we played a game while drinking our drinks.