5 Best Boutiques in Downtown, Columbia SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 boutiques in Downtown, Columbia SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five boutiques and specialty shops in Downtown Columbia SC, from sneakers and streetwear to team merchandise, women's fashion and gifts. It is useful for anyone deciding where to shop downtown. Businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, from the 15 qualifying shops considered.
#1
ColaKicks - Five Points
★ 4.8 (816 Google reviews)Shoe store
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Google lists ColaKicks - Five Points as a shoe store with a 4.8-star rating from 816 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and on weekends from 12 to 5 pm. The listing mentions in-store shopping and pickup, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and card and mobile payments. Reviewers mention helpful staff who guided them toward their style, a clean store, and regular auctions run through the Whatnot app.
Best for: Sneakers and limited drops
- Address
- 902 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 12–5 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#2
Mast General Store Columbia
★ 4.7 (1,463 Google reviews)General store
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Google lists Mast General Store Columbia as a general store with a 4.7-star rating from 1,463 reviews. It is open every day, with Friday and Saturday evening hours until 8 pm and Sunday hours from 11 am to 6 pm. The listing mentions in-store shopping, a restroom, paid parking and card payments. Reviewers mention a dog-friendly store with old-time candies, unusual foods and clothing, a quick online order, and a favorite candle scent.
Best for: Gifts, candy and unusual finds
- Address
- 1601 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#3
Harlem's Closet
★ 4.8 (89 Google reviews)Shoe store
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Google lists Harlem's Closet as a shoe store with a 4.8-star rating from 89 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and open from noon to 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 pm on Sundays. The listing mentions a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention accommodating staff who met a customer before opening for a sought-after sneaker, a knowledgeable team, and a focus on vintage and streetwear.
Best for: Vintage sneakers and streetwear
- Address
- 514 Gervais St Ste B, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–7 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 12–7 pm; Tue 12–7 pm; Wed 12–7 pm
#4
Barefoot Campus Outfitter
★ 4.7 (111 Google reviews)T-shirt store
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Google lists Barefoot Campus Outfitter as a T-shirt store with a 4.7-star rating from 111 reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The listing mentions a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention a large selection of Gamecocks merchandise, custom shirt cropping, polite and engaged staff, and a range of items that goes beyond typical fan gear.
Best for: Team merchandise and custom shirts
- Address
- 700 Lincoln St Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#5
Scout & Molly's of Columbia
★ 4.9 (52 Google reviews)Women's clothing store
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Google lists Scout & Molly's of Columbia as a women's clothing store with a 4.9-star rating from 52 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 to 5 pm. The listing mentions small business status, in-store shopping and pickup, Wi-Fi and card payments. Reviewers mention a large variety of pieces, gift items and jewelry, and staff who help with outfit choices, including last-minute calls.
Best for: Women's fashion and gift items
- Address
- 4840 Forest Dr Ste 23, Columbia, SC 29206, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–5 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 10 am–5 pm; Tue 10 am–5 pm; Wed 10 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 boutiques in Downtown, Columbia SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Mast General Store Columbia opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated boutique on this list?
ColaKicks - Five Points ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 816 reviews. Mast General Store Columbia is second at 4.7 from 1,463 reviews.
Which boutiques in Downtown, Columbia SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Mast General Store Columbia, at 8 pm.
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