Brunch Around the World Brings Global Brunch Crawl to Uptown
Sunday, September 14, 2025
11AM-3PM
Uptown Columbia is gearing up for a neighborhood-wide cultural and culinary celebration with the upcoming “Brunch Around the World” event on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase, allowing guests to sample global cuisines at their own pace in one afternoon. Passports allow you some freebies along the way!
STEP 1: Passport preorders are now closed BUT you can pick up a passport on the day of the event at the info booth located at Megan O'Connell's State Farm, 2321 Main. St. between 10AM and 2PM. The cost of a passport is $7 and cash is preferred, or you can pay by QR code at the Info Booth.
STEP 2: STOP INSIDE EACH PARTICIPATING BUSINESS (9) AND GET A PASSPORT STAMP as WELL AS ANY FREEBIES BEING OFFERED (while supplies last).
Stop inside each place for a passport stamp.
Curiosity Coffee Bar: Japan, 2327 Main Street
The War Mouth: Mexico, 1209 Franklin Street
Gardener’s Outpost: Ireland, 1211 Franklin Street
Peddler & Makers Market: Italy, 1223 Franklin Street
Indah Coffee: Indonesia, 2238 Sumter St.
Il Focolare: USA, 2150 Sumter St.
Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits: Canada, 2430 Main St.
Vino Garage: France, 2501 Main St.
NOMA Bistro: Syria, 2431 Main St.
STEP 3: FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE PAGE IN YOUR PASSPORT AT YOUR LAST LOCATION or THE INFO BOOTH
Make sure you include your contact info! This enters you into the UPTOWN raffle to win gift cards and merch from your favorite Uptown Businesses.
Businesses
Curiosity Coffee Bar
The War Mouth
Gardener’s Outpost
Peddler and Maker’s Market
Indah Coffee
Il Focolare
Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits
Vino Garage
NOMA Bistro
Destinations
Japan
Mexico
Ireland
Italy
Indonesia
USA
Canada
France
Middle East
Passport
Passport preorders are now closed BUT you can still pick a passport up between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, September 14 at the Info Booth located at Megan O'Connell's State Farm, 2321 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. The cost of a passport is $7 and cash is preferred, or you can pay by QR code at the Info Booth.
“This event is about celebrating the cultural diversity within our own city and supporting the small businesses that make Uptown Columbia such a vibrant place,” said Greg Slattery, a representative of the Uptown Columbia Association, the local business collective organizing the event. “We’re excited to offer a free-to-attend dining and cultural experience that’s delicious while supporting walking around the neighborhood.”
The event is walkable, family-friendly, and offers a casual way to explore new cultures and cuisines without leaving Columbia. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just curious, join us on Sunday, September 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM for a brunch experience that spans continents and brings the whole community together.
