Which restaurants make Columbia’s best iced tea?
This Saturday is National Sweet Tea Day – as if we ever needed a reason to talk about the South’s most beloved beverage.
Who makes it best among Columbia area restaurants is a matter of taste. So we’ve selected a few of our favorites, listed here in no particular order.
These locally owned restaurants hit the sweet spot – the tea is brewed fresh daily, the taste is crisp and sweet without being cloying, and the flavor holds up as the ice (preferably crushed, not cubed) melts.
Bernie’s, 1311 Bluff Road; www.facebook.com/Bernies-Chicken
Groucho’s Deli, multiple locations; https://grouchos.com
Lizard’s Thicket, multiple locations; www.lizardsthicket.com
The Lunch Box, 1305 Lady St.; www.lunchboxcolumbia.com
Mack’s Cash Grocery, 1809 Laurel St.
No Name Deli, 2042 Marion St.; www.nonamedelisc.com
Know some other spots for great iced tea in Columbia? Let us know at sardis@thestate.com
This story was originally published June 6, 2017 at 3:19 PM with the headline "Which restaurants make Columbia’s best iced tea?."