The Community Table — Restaurant in Columbia

I come here often for a quick eat since it’s right next door. I had asked for the meal swipe option for “nachos and a drink.” I got charged accordingly on a regular card and took a cup for a drink. I walked away and was impolitely told it was 1.79$. I said oh sorry I had asked for a drink here just charge it on this. I was accused of stealing and the staff continued to blame the incident on me. The gentleman taking my order was more focused on talking to a bigger interest of his which was a girl organizing tickets than looking at me while I repeated my order three times to get his attention. The food and most of the staff is great! But this was by far the rudest experience I have ever had at a restaurant. Out of spite he gave me the drink, saying happy Halloween. I get people steal sometimes for the larger cup, but I just wanted my nachos...

Aramark, the new food service provider of USC, has completely degredated the majority of on-campus dining options, and community table is no exception. Increased prices, lackluster service, confusing layout and blatantly changing operations multiple times, incorrect orders, horribly prepared food and overall subpar food quality all contribute to the overall failure of community table and Aramark as a company. Sodexo was a much more capable food service provider and I would strongly reccomend Aramark to learn a few lessons from them. ComTab (the affectionate name many students gave community table) used to be the go-to spot for great food and a good time. Now, it is an extremely disappointing experience with worse food and a larger pain in your...

Overpriced? Yes. I mean, we have meal swipes for a reason, and they will rarely be enough for menu items at this place. If you don't mind spending some money or have a lot of Carolina cash or meal plan dollars, this place is pretty good. Avoid the waffle (it's like no food) and some sides, but they do have an awesome brownie skillet/brownie and ice cream skillet. The breakfast bowl is also less than a meal swipe and is pretty filling, and they have savory options that the rest of the campus at USC doesn't offer like shrimp and grits and unique sandwiches (but very few of these unique options). It's a decent place to eat, but there are better...