Pimento Cheese Passport
Expiration: Must start using within 365 days of purchase
For every seasoned traveler, his or her passport is a badge of honor—pages filled with pride from the places they’ve been and moments they’ll never forget. With this Columbia SC Pimento Cheese Passport, the feeling is no different. Use it to savor the true taste of the South and discover a whole heap of entertaining, cheese-filled local adventures. Inside you’ll find an abundance of standout bars and restaurants, each serving up a new take on the sharp, creamy flavor of pimento cheese and offering you a new appreciation for the city. And when you show off your appreciation for our Southern delicacy, we’ll return the favor with rewards and prizes!
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Loveland Coffee
It's not all caffeine at Loveland Coffee. Their Pimento Cheese Melt, stacked with house made pimento cheese, tomato and lettuce, is a perfect reason to stop into this Irmo spot.
smallSUGAR
smallSUGAR's famously flaky pastries have joined the pimento cheese train. Enjoy this savory treat filled with classic pimento cheese.
Drake's Duck-In
Stop into this classic diner on Main Street for a full sleeve of Ritz crackers served with their creamy pimento cheese. You'll find this dish topped with scallions, pumpkin seeds, Aleppo peppers and a drizzle of honey.
Blue Marlin
In the heart of downtown Columbia, Blue Marlin serves a pimento cheese appetizer that is good to the last scoop.
Chubby’s Burgers & Brewhouse
The Southern Charmed Burger at Chubby's comes with a fried green tomato, bacon and pimento cheese. Trust us when we say this is a stamp you'll want on your passport.
Steel Hands Brewing
Grab a beer and place your order for a Pimento Cheese Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich. A Southern fried chicken breast, house-made pimento cheese, hot honey sauce, lettuce and a toasted Brioche bun takes bar food to a whole new level.
Bierkeller Brewing Company
Enjoy an order of the Kölumbianer Schnitzel at Columbia's original riverside brewery and biergarten. The classic schnitzel comes topped with Bierkeller's house made pimento cheese and crumbled bacon.
The War Mouth
Every meal on the menu is made even better when you make the choice to add Smashed Pimento Cheese Yukon Potatoes as your side.
What's Included
- Pimento Cheese Yukon Potatoes
Terra
Locally sourced and incredibly delicious, the Pimento Cheeseburger Pizza is a pie you won't soon forget.
What's Included
- Pimento Cheeseburger Pizza
Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
What's Included
- House Pimento Cheese Spread With Toasted Baguette
Sandwich Depot
A local favorite, the traditional pimento cheese sandwich here is a must-try.
What's Included
- Pimento Cheese Sandwich
The Root Cellar
Of course Southern Egg Rolls are stuffed with pimento cheese! Enjoy house made pimento cheese and pulled pork rolled in a spring roll, lightly fried and topped with Root Cellar BBQ sauce.
What's Included
- Southern Egg Rolls: Housemade Pimento Cheese And Pulled Pork Rolled In A Spring Roll, Lightly Fried With Root Cellar BBQ Sauce
Roy's Grille
Stop by this hidden gem for a Carolina Korean Cheesesteak with house made pimento cheese, shaved beef and crispy fried onions. This sandwich won 2nd place at the World Food Championships. k
What's Included
- Carolina Bacon Turkey Melt: House Made Smoked Turkey, Smoked Bacon And Pimento Cheese With Grilled Onions On Texas Toast
Rambo's Fat Cat Biscuits
The perfect marriage between pimento cheese and biscuits can be found on this Chipotle Pimento Cheese and Sausage Biscuit. Add Congaree Milling Co. Blue Corn Grits with pimento cheese for some extra Southern comfort.
What's Included
- Chipotle Pimento Cheese & Sausage Biscuit With Congaree Milling Co. Blue Corn Grits With Pimento Cheese
Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
Southern decadence awaits with the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon that comes with a side of “French Quarter” Pimento Cheese.
What's Included
- Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon With A Side Of "French Quarter" Pimento Cheese
Midwood Smokehouse
Cheese meets meat for a mouthwatering combination in the Pimento Cheese Fries topped with Midwood Smokehouse’s famous chopped pork.
What's Included
- Pimento Cheese Fries Topped With Chopped Pork
DiPrato's Delicatessen
Do yourself a favor and begin your dining adventure with DiPrato’s Signature Pimento Cheese, served with seasoned pita chips.
What's Included
- Diprato's Signature Pimento Cheese Served With Seasoned Pita Chips
Cafe Strudel West Columbia
Yes, you can have pimento cheese for breakfast with Café Strudel’s Low Country Hash Browns topped with pimento cheese, grilled shrimp, fried green tomatoes and bacon.
What's Included
- Fried Green Tomatoes With Horseradish Pimento Cheese And Bacon
Cafe Strudel Lexington
Yes, you can have pimento cheese for breakfast with Café Strudel’s Low Country Hash Browns topped with pimento cheese, grilled shrimp, fried green tomatoes and bacon.
What's Included
- Low Country Hash Browns Topped With Pimento Cheese, Grilled Shrimp Fried Green Tomatoes And Bacon
Bourbon
Start your meal off right with Bourbon’s Creole Pimento Cheese for a unique punch of flavor.
What's Included
- Creole Pimento Cheese