The Café
Featuring beverages, baked goods, snacks, sandwiches and salads, The Café is a fast-casual restaurant located on the First Level of Richland Library Main.
Hours & Location
Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 231-6366
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
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






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