Bi-Lo
4464 Devine St., Columbia
(803) 738-1108
Kroger
3403 Forrest Dr., Forrest Acres
(803) 738-0225
Piggly Wiggly
3818 Devine St., Columbia
(803) 256-3433
Publix
2800 Rosewood Dr., Columbia
(803) 806-8839
Beezer's Gourmet Sandwich Shop
Food: American
919 Sumter St.
(803) 771-7771
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Beezer’s is one of the cheapest college eateries AND is open until 4 a.m. on the weekends, and is the place where most USC students end their night.
Carolina Café
Food: Breakfast
925 Sumter St.
(803) 799-6676
www.carolinacafeandcatering.com
Price: $2–$8
Cool Features: Carolina Café has some of the best bagels in Columbia, and it has glass walls that look out onto Sumter and Pendleton streets.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Food: Italian
370 Columbiana Dr.
(803) 407-1811
www.carrabas.com
Price: $10–$20
Grilled Teriyaki
Food: Asian/Japanese
748 Harden St.
(803) 933-9950
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Grilled Teriyaki is a stone’s throw away from almost every bar in the Five Points area. USC students love its homemade condiment, known simply as “white sauce.”
Groucho's Deli
Food: American deli
611 Harden St.
(803) 799-5708
www.grouchos.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Out of state students who enjoy Groucho’s may be pleased to know that it has a location in the terminal of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Hunter Gatherer Brewery & Ale
Food: American
900 Main St.
(803) 748-0450
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Hunter Gatherer takes up residence in what was a former storehouse, and is very spacious as a result.
IHOP
Food: American/breakfast
1031 Assembly St.
(803) 765-0305
www.ihop.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: IHOP is open 24/7 and is located near the Vista bar/club district, making it convenient for students to grab a bite on their way home.
Miyo's
Food: Chinese
3250 Forrest Dr.
(803) 743-9996
www.miyos.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Miyo’s has been ranked as USC students’ favorite Chinese restaurant with consistency.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
114 Afton Ct.
(803) 749-5928
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Monterrey's is one of the only restaurants in Columbia that offers authentic Mexican food.
Pita Pit
Food: American
2002 Greene St.
(803) 799-4557
www.pitapit.com
Price: $2–$8
Cool Features: Pita Pit has a quaint hole-in-the-wall feeling, and it’s healthy too!
Pop's NY Pizza
Food: Pizza
707 Harden St.
(803) 540-7677
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: The medium pizza is big enough to feed five students (seriously).
The Salty Nut Café
Food: American
2000 Greene St.
(803) 256-4611
www.saltynut.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: The Salty Nut is very popular for its trivia night.
Sammi's Deli
Food: American
919 Sumter St.
(803) 256-7763
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Sammi’s is one of few non-pizza and non-Asian food restaurants that delivers to USC.
Sandy's Famous Hot Dogs
Food: American
825 Main St.
(803) 254-6914
Price: $2–$5
Cool Features: One can see the State House while eating at Sandy’s, and coupons can often be found in The Daily Gamecock.
The Village Idiot Pizza & Pub
Food: Pizza
2009 Devine St.
(803) 252-8646
www.villageidiotpizza.com
Price: $2–$8
Cool Features: The Village Idiot Pizza & Pub doubles as one of Columbia’s most popular bars after 9 p.m.
Yesterday's Restaurant & Tavern
Food: American
2030 Devine St.
(803) 799-0196
www.yesterdayssc.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Yesterday’s offers the most expansive menu in Columbia, and is recognizable by the model of a man bathing in a bathtub that sits above its entrance.