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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.7
(455 reviews)

Business Details

1002 Park St., Columbia, SC
29201, United States
(803) 253-1711

About

Coffee ShopCafeTea RoomBreakfast Restaurant
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
1002 Park St., Columbia, SC
29201, United States

Hours

Monday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Reviews

4.7
455 reviews
5 stars
377
4 stars
46
3 stars
15
2 stars
6
1 star
11
  • JK
    Jacob Jordan King
    5 days ago
    4.0
    Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea has a really nice atmosphere and a wide variety of drink options ☕🍵 The menu goes beyond just standard coffee, which makes it a good spot if you want something a little different or more customizable. The environment is comfortable and works well for sitting down, catching up with someone, or getting a bit of work done. Overall, it’s a solid, easygoing coffee shop with enough variety to keep things interesting 👍
  • CM
    Cara Marchese
    Apr 30, 2026
    5.0
    All of the staff were so kind!! Great coffee and also a great study spot
  • SP
    sarah Pollak
    Apr 30, 2026
    5.0
    Friendliest staff ever! And delicious drinks as well
  • KG
    Keith Gosselin
    Apr 28, 2026
    4.0
    Daughter and I studied Math here one recent night. Cute space, relaxing, quiet, coffee delicious. Open until 9! Daughter would have liked some more healthy snack options, went with yogurt parfait. Croissants and other treats looked amazing. Little on the warm side with the sun in the windows and tables are cozy but not big. Service friendly. Logarithms and espresso, who doesn’t love this.
  • LJ
    LC Jeffcoat
    Apr 3, 2026
    2.0
    I visited Sweetwaters after seeing a lot of positive reviews on TikTok and was excited to try it for myself. When I arrived, there were three staff members (that I could see) busy assisting other customers. I completely understand tending to orders for current customers, but what stood out to me was the lack of acknowledgment by the staff. It took a while before anyone even recognized that I was standing there waiting. I’m not overly picky about customer service when work is clearly being done, but I do believe acknowledging customers goes a long way. That said, once I was helped, the young lady who assisted me was very friendly and took the time to explain some of their popular drinks and ingredients, which I appreciated. To keep it simple for my first visit, I ordered a mocha frappe. Unfortunately, what I received was not what I expected at all. It was more like a chocolate milkshake (which I personally don’t like), and there was no espresso flavor whatsoever. For a $9 drink, that was disappointing. Because I wasn’t sure if this was just their version of a frappe or if something was off, I actually stopped at two other coffee shops nearby afterward and ordered the same drink for comparison. Both places immediately noticed the difference and mentioned that a frappe typically isn’t ice cream-based. One location even made my drink for free (which I still tipped for), but my goal was simply to understand if I had misunderstood what I ordered. I did try to follow up by calling the store to speak with a manager, but I wasn’t able to reach one. I was told to call back later, and after multiple attempts, I was eventually told they weren’t sure if a manager would even be in that day, which was annoying. Overall, my experience wasn’t terrible, but it was disappointing. Between the lack of acknowledgment, the incorrect drink, and the inability to speak with management, I ended up wasting time, gas, and $9. I had been looking forward to trying this place for weeks, but unfortunately, I don’t see myself returning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?

Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.

Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?

Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea

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