Worth a stop if nearby
Shortwave Coffee
Columbia · Downtown, United States
Why it’s on the route
Shortwave was founded in Columbia in 2014 by Dale Bassham, who named it after his father's and grandfather's radio repair work and roasts in small batches on a San Franciscan roaster. The original bar sits in an alley off Ninth Street, a wood-panelled, lo-fi room with a record player and a short menu built around espresso from a lever machine and pour-over. The family-run company has since added cafés in Tampa and St. Louis.
At a glance
| Address | 915 Alley A |
|---|---|
| Google rating | ★ 4.7 (276 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |