Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
When you go to brunch, you get all of the perks of a big lunch that will keep you full until dinner time combined with all of the perks of breakfast — and don't forget about the added bonus of sleeping in a little later. The only downside we can think of is having to pick just 1 place at a time to get your brunch on in Columbia. That’s where we come in.
While we won’t choose a spot for you, we are more than happy to share a list of brunch spots in the area. And be sure to check out our interactive map — where we’ve listed all 40+ locations for you.
smallSUGAR | Photo by the COLAtoday team
Click the button below to keep reading + find your new go-to Soda City brunch spot. Happy brunching.
What’s your brunch palate like?
We would love to hear eggs-actly what you think.
- Sweet (pancakes, waffles, french toast…)
- Savory (bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns...)
- A lil bit of both. Sweet + savory options
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Mimosas are my brunch menu item of choice
Dish
- Summer Tasting: Zucchini | Fri., July 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | SC State Farmers Market | Free | Learn how to take this local crop to the next delicious level. 🥒
Show
- Shot Thru the Heart— The Bon Jovi Experience | Fri., July 30 | 7 p.m. | The Senate | $12+ | Jam out to the rock and roll artist’s greatest hits. 🎸
- Cowboy Mouth | Fri., July 30 | 8:30 p.m. | The Main Course | $25+ | Enjoy an electric live music experience from this critically-acclaimed Louisiana band. 🎶
Cause
- Empire Barbell Blood Drive | Fri, July 30 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 4350 St. Andrews Rd. | Free | Help prevent a blood shortage in your community + receive a $20 e-gift card, plus a free first month of gym membership. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Ⓟ
Saturday
- Barn Sale | Sat., July 31 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | THE FARM 1780 | Free | Shop unique items, antiques + your next DIY project. 🧺
- 5th Annual EmPOWERment Walk for Women and Families | Sat., July 31 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2018 Main St. | Free | Get exercise + bring donations for Hannah House, a transitional shelter for women. 💪
- Guardians of the Night K9 5K | Sat., July 31 | 7 p.m. | SC State Fairgrounds | $25+ | Run (or walk) alongside K9 Deputies and their pups to help raise money for the RCSD K9 team. 🐶
- Halloween in July | Sat., July 31 | 6 p.m. | Art Bar | $8 | Wear your favorite halloween costume and celebrate early with live music + drinks. 🎃
Sunday
- Jazz Brunch | Sun., Aug. 1 | 12-4 p.m. | Senate’s End, 300 Senate St. | $40 | Tickets include music + a meal, and a cash bar will be available. 🎶
- Stretch & Sip | Sun., Aug. 1 | 4-6 p.m. | Femme x Columbia | $10 | Participate in an hour-long guided class and then enjoy a wine tasting featuring clean wines + snacks. 🍷
Weather
- 99º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
- Temperatures could reach over 100º today making it the hottest weather SC has seen in ~2 years. When the heat index reaches over 105º, heat exhaustion is likely to occur. Signs include dizziness, clammy skin, nausea, rapid pulse + excessive sweating. 🥵 (WLTX)
WaterCooler
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All 14 Southeastern Conference school presidents unanimously voted in favor of the University of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Texas and OU officials are expected to meet today to formally accept the invitation and will officially join the conference July 1, 2025. More to come on how this will affect the Gamecocks. 🏈 (WFAA)
- Mackenzie Boesel, a UofSC softball player, is the first SC student-athlete from any sport in history to be named a 4-time Academic All-American by keeping a 4.0 GPA during her college career. 🥎
Development
- A former office building at 1813 Main St., across from Main Street United Methodist Church, will be renovated in August into 28-30 apartments. Cason Development Group + Cohn Corporation are partnering and planning to restore the building’s mid-century aesthetic. The expected completion date is coming in spring of 2022. 🏢 (Cola Daily)
Community
- The SC Assistive Technology Program at UofSC is rewiring toys to make it easier for children with disabilities to use independently. The program is giving toys away for free, but asks the public for donations via a few wish lists they put together. 🧸 (WLTX)
- Irmo’s all inclusive park, Leo’s Landing, is adding 2 more acres on August 12 that will include activities that cater to those with disabilities and offer wheelchair accessibility. Stay tuned for more on this project and how it will impact our community. (WLTX)
Coronavirus
Number
- 9 million. The total number of meals that have been donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. All 9 Jim Hudson Automotive Group locations are challenged yearly with selling 2,000 cars between May and June. After the 2021 annual sales season was finished, $200,000 was donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (Cola Daily)
TheBuy
- This Sunday kicks off National Farmers Market Week, and SC’s Department of Agriculture is encouraging locals to participate by supporting local farms.You can find a market near you through their community-based farmers markets platform, or look at this list of local markets. 🌽
Edu
- The director of First Steps discussed how the entity will spend + spread the ~$15 million of federal aid received over the next 3 years across 5 major projects. Four and 5-year-olds will receive in-home help, summer literacy programs, pediatric clinic screenings, and more. ✏️ (The Post and Courier)
State
- Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that protects vulnerable adults or seniors over 55 from financial exploitation. The new law allows banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to decline, delay or report transactions that are suspicious. 🏦
Job
- Love brand storytelling? Have a communications background? Want to write paid content that’s actually worth reading? 6AM City is still accepting applications for our Branded Content Creator position. This remote role will generate creative campaign strategies and write content for clients across all soon-to-be 24 markets. See details + apply before it’s closed.
FeelGood
- Move over, Magic School Bus. The Lexington Medical Center Foundation recently funded this adorable new ride for the Child Development Center, ready for fun outings all summer. 🚌 Ⓟ
Drink
Wellness
- OLLY makes benefit-based supplements that are just as effective as they are delightful + delicious so that you can pursue good health without compromise. Ⓟ
A new apartment complex housing 260+ Class-A units is coming to The BullStreet District. The Foundations at Bull Street property will be 5,000 sqft and feature an upscale clubhouse, fitness center — with yoga and spin options — a resort-style pool, an outdoor spa, courtyards with fire pits, and a rooftop deck.
Developers, Proffitt Dixon Partners, will be heading up the project, and have not released a completion date yet.
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