With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in Columbia on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.
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#26. Waffle House
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 8208 Two Notch Rd # I-77, Columbia, SC 29223-6358
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#25. Starbucks
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1400 Main St Sheraton Columbia, Columbia, SC 29201-2806
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#24. Waffle House
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 7505 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6219
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#23. Lizard's Thicket
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (190 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 7411 Nates Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6452
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#22. Cool Beans Coffee Co.
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#21. Carolina Cafe and Catering Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 925 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201-3961
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#20. IHOP
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (60 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7719 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6223
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#19. Good LIfe Cafe
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (139 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1614 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2860
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#18. Le Peep
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (28 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 Forum Dr Ste 7 The Village at Sandhills, Columbia, SC 29229-7952
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#17. Mathias Sandwich Shop
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#16. Eggs Up Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 961 Roberts Branch Pkwy Ste 114, Columbia, SC 29203-9149
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#15. Fancy That Bistro and Catering
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 1212 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201-2826
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#14. smallSUGAR
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 709 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3049
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#13. Drip on Main
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 1441 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-5803
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#12. Kiki's Chicken & Waffles
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#11. Eggs Up Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 4711 Forest Drive Suites 15 & 16 Suites 15 & 16, Columbia, SC 29206
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#10. Crepes et Croissants
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, French
- Price: $
- Address: 1465 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201-2827
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#9. Lizard's Thicket Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (410 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 818 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201-2027
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#8. Drip
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (66 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 729 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1647
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#7. The Original Pancake House
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#6. Gourmet Shop Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (166 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 724 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1679
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#5. Compton's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 1118 B Ave, West Columbia, SC 29169-6723
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#4. Cafe Strudel
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (423 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 300 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169-7544
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#3. Eggs Up Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2930 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205-1864
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#2. DI Prato's
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 342 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29205-2914
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#1. The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (281 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 2617 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205-2409
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