Cool Beans Coffee Company

My go to. Coffee is amazing with a good variety (I need more Cinnamon Vanilla in my life) and great sandwiches. Vegan options available but non-vegan too. Relaxing/chill place to sit. Lots of people knocking out homework, but great convos too. The atmosphere is good. I would love here if I could.

I was very confused when I first entered the building since there are two shops. The downstairs shop was having a baby shower so naturally I went up then found the sign on the wall. This is a funky spot that is directly across from the USC campus where I was. I had coffee already so I went with a vanilla rose Italian soda. I was pleased to see they had Monin syrups. They had so many options so it would be great for people that like more customization. I will say they were a little busy and the space is very tight. The baristas were a little short with people who did not move aside or did not pick up their orders right away. I did like that they featured local artists in the shop.
Would recommend for one thing different.

Great customer service! Cool environment. Upstairs and downstairs (downstairs is another business).

Lots of great choices, clean and a fun vibe.

TRex bowl was the perfect serving, bacon was amazing. Plenty of tables to sit and do work with nice staff. Great coffee shop

Great coffee house near the campus, we stopped in pretty close to closing because we'd had a long day and I was in need of a reup on my coffee shop exploration of the Columbia area.

I had the Irishman with oat milk, delish! Very large menu, great service! Loved the cozy vibes in here.

Felt very unwelcome. Rude service and cold coffee. Unwelcoming signs throughout, would not recommend

The place has potential with a nice variety of seating and places for working. However, I've given this place a few chances and every time I encounter staff that is rude and that makes degrading comments. The signs on the walls about policies don't have a good vibe/tone and state common courtesy so in my opinion, unnecessary. Lastly, the price is too much for the size cups they give compared to other coffee shops I've gone to. And, the milk in my lattes each time has tasted so sweet even when I ask for unsweetened. Finally giving up on this place.

Early morning coffee is always a mess for me and my partner and we decided to try out a new spot. Cool beans is definitely unique, it's an older house with an old house feel but really cute if that's your type of thing. It appears to be more of a college spot with little nooks to study. There's nice paintings on the wall which appeared to be done by local artist. The coffee was pretty nice and there are two levels to this establishment I'm not sure if they're two different entities but upstairs has more gourmet type coffee's and savory breakfast sandwiches. The coffee was pretty decent and the scones were amazing.

Literally fuck this place. They towed my car while I was in their establishment. I called them and they were so rude saying I wasn't in the building and I was. Don't go here unless you want your car towed. Shit is ridiculous.

Another move in day weekend and Cool Beans once again is our "go to" place at least once while in town. Creative, fresh and varied sandwich options continue to be "on point" with a variety of coffee, tea and other beverages to enjoy. Service is always pleasant and with a smile. There will be a little wait, but it is with it.