A family venture,
built on community.
Owner-operator Stephanie Griggs Bridgers and her family have been welcoming Columbia since 2015.
Fresh food, friendly faces.
Stephanie Griggs Bridgers and her eldest son, Alex Williamson, opened The Local Buzz to serve fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream, pastries, smoothies and coffee drinks — with exceptional, friendly service.
Sam, Eli, Noah and Michael — affectionately known as Team Bridgers — are always on standby, because this continues to be a family business. (Alex now lives on the Big Island of Hawaii, working as a beekeeper — fitting for a family called The Buzz.)
With an eclectic mix of modern and vintage style, music, books and board games, The Local Buzz is a place to relax and stay a while.
From Rosewood to Five Points
Opening on Rosewood Drive
The Local Buzz becomes a favorite meeting spot for Wales Garden, Melrose Heights, University Hill, UofSC, Shandon and Rosewood neighbors.
Beer, wine & brunch
The menu grows with weekend brunch, beer and wine.
Marketplace & meeting space
We expand into the unit next door, adding event space and a marketplace for products made by local makers.
Hello, Five Points
Our #coffeecafecommunity moves to Harden Street. Ms. Stephie recreates the café she always envisioned — an open kitchen that welcomes everyone.
Café, bakery & training center
Serving the community Thursday–Sunday, baking special orders and hosting events, while running an on-the-job training center for people with disabilities.
Why we do what we do
Opportunity
Our open kitchen doubles as an on-the-job training center for people with disabilities — building real skills in a real café.
Safe space for youth
After nearly nine years at a Parent to Parent non-profit, Stephanie founded The Breakfast Club — a social group helping tweens, teens and parents build healthy, safe friendships.
Shop local
Our marketplace showcases goods made in Columbia and across South Carolina, available in-store and online.
Food for every body
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo and keto aren’t an afterthought here — they’re our specialty.
Locally roasted
We pour coffee roasted right here in the Midlands and source the finest local produce we can find.
Proud school supporters
Richland One, Midlands Tech, USC, Columbia College, Benedict College, Allen University and many more.
All sizes. All colors. All ages. All people.
The hand-painted sign at our door says it best — everyone is safe and welcome at The Local Buzz. Pull up a chair, grab a board game and stay a while.
