Hours & Location

Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 814-5925

Tuesday - Saturday

Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
(All Day Saturday)

Lunch
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m
 

Breakfast Menu

Overnight Oats … $5
Old Fashioned Oats, Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Almond Butter, Banana
Vegan / Gluten Free

Yogurt Cup … $4
Sweetened Greek Yogurt, Lemon Curd, Seasonal Preserves, Granola

Biscuit Sandwiches

Served on our from-scratch buttermilk biscuits.

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese … $6
Applewood Bacon Lattice, Egg Custard, Sharp Cheddar 

Country Ham … $5
Country Ham, Herbed Butter, Lemon

Fried Bologna…$5
Bologna, Yellow Mustard, American Cheese

Lunch Menu

Flatbreads

Roasted Veggie … $8
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Provolone, Mixed Greens, Lemon Vinaigrette

Thai Chicken … $8
Roasted Chicken, Carrots, Scallions, Curried Peanuts, Greens, Soy Vinaigrette

Breakfast … $7
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Soft-scrambled Egg, White American

Spinach … $7
Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Red Onions, Buttermilk Ricotta, Parmesan

Buffalo Chicken … $8
Pulled Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, Queso, Micro Celery

Sandwiches

Served with chips or fruit.

Deli Sandwiches

Turkey & Cheddar … $7
Roasted Turkey Breast, Cheddar, Mayo

Ham & Swiss … $8
Smoked Ham, Swiss, Dijon Mustard

Italian … $9
Salami, Ham, Bologna, Provolone, Pepperoncini Aioli

Peanut Butter Jelly Time … $5
JIF®, Jelly (Grape or Strawberry)

Paninis

Turkey & Brie … $8
Roasted Turkey Breast, Murray’s Brie, Sliced Apple, Honey Mustard 

Grilled Cheese … $6 (add bacon $2)
NY Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, White American

Roast Chicken … $9
Spicy Chicken, Honey Mustard, Cheddar, Roasted Red Onions

Salads

Mixed Greens* … $7
Sunflower Seeds, Pickled Red Onions, Parmesan, Lemon Vinaigrette

Spicy Chicken … $10
Sliced Chicken, Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Cheddar, Chipotle Ranch

Chef Salad … $9
Turkey, Ham, Cheddar, Bacon, Boiled Egg, Herbed Buttermilk

Ancient Grains* … $10
Cous Cous, Farro, Sweet Potato, Parmesan, Candied Sunflower Seeds, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Curry Chicken … $10
Curry Chicken Salad, Pickled Red Onions, Spiced Almonds, Soy Vinaigrette 

*Add chicken to any salad for $3

Beverages

Coffee … $2 / $2.50
Iced Coffee … $2
Hot Tea … $2
Iced Tea (Sweet/Unsweet) … $2
Bottled Water … $1.50
Canned Soda … $1.50
 

Culinary Residencey

The Culinary Residency program seeks to provide prospective entrepreneurs with hands-on experience in the operation of a food service business. Working closely with Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur Sarah Simmons, residents will learn the ins and outs of food prep, marketing, customer service, and more, while offering library customers fresh, local culinary delights.

The Culinary Residency program will begin in late 2018. Stay tuned for application opportunities and details. 

Sarah Simmons

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur Sarah Simmons continually brings a touch of southern hospitality to her culinary endeavors. Well-known for her success with Rise Gourmet Goods & Bakeshop in Columbia, Birds and Bubbles and City GRIT in New York City, she currently serves as the CEO of the City Grit Hospitality Group.

A graduate of Spring Valley High School, Simmons rocketed to fame in 2010 after winning the America’s Home Cook Superstar contest, hosted by Food & Wine magazine. Through initiatives, like combined-workspace, culinary professional training and partnering with farm-to-table efforts and charitable organizations, Simmons latest enterprises are sure to shift the balance of food prosperity in Columbia.

"The library has always been one of my favorite places in Columbia, and I'm thrilled with the opportunity to play a part in all of the incredible programs they offer."- Sarah Simmons