Recently, Nichole and I had the enjoyable opportunity to explore the culinary offerings in Columbia, SC, alongside Andrea Mensink and Dayna Cantelmi from the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports Tourism. If it’s been a while since your last visit, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and wine bars now available. Since my last trip, several new venues have opened, with even more on the way. A recent legislative change in South Carolina, known as the "Pint Bill," now allows microbreweries to serve customers up to 48 ounces on-site, sparking a craft beer boom in Columbia and throughout the state. In addition to the well-known Hunte...
BETTER THAN MANY NON-HEALTH FOOD RESTAURANTS!! This RAW food is AMAZING! Just think about the effort that goes into creating dishes with all fresh, raw ingredients. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the high quality of organic ingredients used. UrbanSpoon really needs a category for healthy food, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine because Good Life Cafe would definitely take the top spot. The service is exceptional; the staff is friendly and you receive your food quickly. If you're skeptical, I encourage you to give this place a shot. You should definitely try the sample platter or the tacos—they're unbelievable! You'll leave feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed, unlike most o...
Incredible! I never realized that raw food could be so much more than just salad. I'm truly impressed by the variety of flavors in raw dishes. So far, I haven't come across anything I didn't enjoy! While it is a bit on the pricey side, I'd much rather spend more on food that is freshly prepared and good for my health. The saying "you get what you pay for" rings so true in this fast-food era. The juices are also made in-house and are fantastic. I wish more people would be open to broadening their food horizons, though I suppose some may not be aware or care about nutrition. I don't understand why race was mentioned or considered in other reviews. I've seen men and women of all races enjoying...
The service was incredibly slow. While the server was fantastic and did her best, the food took nearly 35 minutes to arrive after she placed the order, despite her checking in multiple times. As a vegan with experience in various vegan and raw dishes, I found the tacos to be lacking in flavor, and the fruit was overripe. The prices felt quite high given the quality and quantity of the food. There were only a couple of other tables occupied in the restaurant, so I couldn't understand the delay in food preparation. Although the server was very apologetic and kind, it just wasn't worth the wait.
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The Good Life Cafe is truly a gem! I'm completely enamored with this place. They offer specially crafted teas and juices, some even labeled with their health benefits. I stopped by last night and ordered the Mock Chicken Salad Plate, which was made with nut meats, seeds, vegetables, and cashew mayo. It was absolutely delicious! I also added two sides: fruit salad and cabbage slaw. Their tacos are fantastic and the hummus is delightful. Do yourself and your body a favor and give it a try. The food is not only delicious but also nutritious. Thank you, Chef Sharon!
Good healthy food BUT.... Good healthy food but VERY EXPENSIVE!!! I understand organic produce cost more but I still think the prices are way too high. I'd like to eat there more but can not afford it, so I only visit once in a while as a treat when I'm too lazy to make it own my own : . I hope they do well despite the high prices they charge because there's no other vegetarian restaurants in Columbia that I know of.
My experience at the restaurant was unfortunately just average. As a vegetarian, I had high hopes, but the taco salad fell short. It was heavily covered in sauce, had very few vegetables, and came with unusual flax chips. Additionally, the service was slow, and our waitress appeared uninterested. I may consider returning to see if I can find a more appealing dish, but overall, it was not a memorable meal.
Absolutely amazing! This was hands down the best meal I've had in Lexington. I've been eating vegan for a month now, and I’ve never felt better! It's fantastic to have a place like this right near home. I ordered the Pad Thai, kale and broccoli salads, and the hummus trio. Even though I wasn't particularly hungry, I found myself licking the plate clean!
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Good Life was amazing! They serve the best hummus we've ever tasted. The burger, tacos, and ten-item salad are all fantastic and bursting with flavor.
Everything was incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor. I would highly recommend it!
