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Locally Owned Restaurants in Greenville, Spartanburg and Across Upstate South Carolina

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We try to regularly feature one fabulous, locally-owned restaurant in Greenville, SC or Spartanburg, SC on social media. Here our readers will find all of the restaurants we have featured and the restaurants. Use our list to support local restaurants in Upstate, SC, and find something fabulous to eat!

Complete Restaurant Guide to Greenville, SC

For more great restaurants in Greenville, SC, don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Restaurants Near Greenville, SC!

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Grab A Delicious Bowl of Vietnamese Pho Soup Near Greenville, SC

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Are you looking for the best Vietnamese Pho Near Greenville, SC? The traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, pronounced “fuh” was one of the most sought-after soups when we polled Kidding Around Greenville, and Spartanburg readers recently. The traditional Vietnamese soup is healthy and easy to get in the Upstate! We polled readers to find out what spots serve up the best, so you can enjoy a warm bowl this winter.

Complete Restaurant Guide to Greenville, SC

Looking for more delicious food to enjoy in Greenville, SC? Head to our Ultimate Guide to Restaurants in Greenville, SC

Or if you’d prefer restaurants in Spartanburg, here’s your Guide To The Delicious Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

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pho in Greenville, SC

Best Pho Restaurants in the Upstate

We polled readers to find the most popular restaurants in the Upstate for a bowl of Pho. These were the most popular places for Pho across the Upstate.

Trubroth

Best Pho soup in Travelers Rest, SC

36-A South Main Street, Travelers Rest | 864.610.0513
Relatively new to the restaurants lining Main Street in Travelers Rest, Trubroth has already garnered a loyal following. This small Vietnamese restaurant also offers coffee drinks, and if you’re a fan of coffee drinks and have never tried the Vietnamese kind, you’re missing out!

Trubroth hands down the best!

Megan F.C.

The Lemongrass Kitchen

Vietnames Pho Soup in Spartanburg, SC

121 Dunbar Street, Spartanbrug | 864.205.6150
Located in Downtown Spartanburg, Lemongrass Kitchen is very popular with the locals in Spartanburg. You can enjoy the pho with one of their delicious bubble tea drinks or that Vietnamese coffee I mentioned earlier!

The Lemongrass Kitchen in downtown Spartanburg is the best pho I’ve tasted in town. The owners are Vietnamese & cooking up authentic Vietnamese food.

Tara D.

Phở Your Choice

Popular Pho Soup Spot in Spartanburg, SC

2660 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg | 864.699.9011
This location was recommended by a bunch of Kidding Around readers! While I’ve enjoyed another Vietnamese staple there, I haven’t ordered the Pho. The Spartanburg Pho Your Choice location has outdoor seating and you don’t have to worry about downtown parking!

Pho Your Choice on Reidville Road is a gem!

Elizabeth C.
Pho noodle soup in Spartanburg, sc

Our Favorite Pho in The Upstate

Here are some bonus recommendations from the folks at Kidding Around! You can never have too many good spots to try right?

Monsoon

129 West Main Street, Spartanburg | 864.582.0618
One of my favorites for Asian Cuisine in downtown Spartanburg, Monsoon has an eclectic menu of items that never disappoint. All of their soups are delicious and will hit the spot on a winter day! They have a kid’s menu, and a wide variety of dishes to keep everyone happy, while I enjoy my soup!

Tuk Tuk

5010 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors | 864.412.5030
Kidding Around’s India Menon, and her family love Tuk Tuk in Taylors. India’s Husband, who has enjoyed Pho in Vietnam so the bar is set pretty high, had this to say about why he loves this particular spot:

It’s the real thing. The broth is very flavorful.They also have a spicy pho which I haven’t seen at other restaurants in Greenville. Plus, the menu is small and not overwhelming. Everything always tastes fresh.

Arvind M.

These Greenville and Spartanburg Restaurants Will Help You Share In The Delicious Mexican Tradition of Christmas Tamales

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Where can you find Christmas Tamales in Greenville, SC? Tamales at Christmas time are a staple in Mexican homes, and there are places in Greenville and Spartanburg that can help you bring this delicious tradition to your holiday table!

These labor-intensive treats are usually made in huge batches by a group of Tias (Aunts) all crowded around a kitchen. If you don’t have a bunch of Tias or the time to make your own tamales, it’s ok. Kidding Around’s Melanie is going to help you find tamales to enjoy this Christmas!

Fill your table with amazing food for the holidays from local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more. We have full meals, desserts, sides, charcuterie, take-home kits and so much more! Here’s all the amazing holiday food in Greenville, SC.

This article includes:
How to Make Tamales
Where to Find Tamales in Spartanburg, SC
Where to Find Tamales in Greenville, SC

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This Indoor Winter Farmers Market Is No Longer a Secret: Greenville, SC

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While the Toasty Farmer has closed, you can find additional Winter farmers’ market options here: Greenville, SC Winter Farmers’ Markets.

CLOSED: Toasty Farmer is no longer in Greenville, SC.
Miss the local farmer’s markets in the winter? We’ve got the scoop on Greenville’s longest running indoor farmers market, and it’s really a lot more than a farmers market. The Toasty Farmer is no longer an Upstate secret; however, parents in the know have discovered that the family-friendly winter farmers market can be the perfect outing on a dreary winter’s day.

BioWay Farm

About the Toasty Farmer

After years at an Upstate brewery, the Toasty Farmer had a new location last year: New Realm Brewery right in downtown Greenville, at the old Cigar Warehouse. It continues to reside there for the 2025-26 winter season.

Our love of supporting local businesses, artists, and makers makes The Toasty Farmer a perfect fit for all of us at Kidding Around, and we so appreciate the opportunity to enjoy the best of the Upstate all in one place, especially during the drearier winter months.

The Toasty Farmer launched in 2015 as an outlet to provide farm produce and goods during the winter season (in addition to bringing customers to the brewery). 

Adrienne Hawkins, the creative force and the first Executive Director of the Travelers Rest Farmers Market at Trailblazer Park, is the founder of The Toasty Farmer. She wanted to create a cozy indoor experience during the colder winter months where artisans and farmers could thrive.

New Location

The Toasty Farmer had its home at Brewery 85 for seven years but moved locations after the brewery shut its doors in 2023. After one year at Fireforge, the market moved to New Realm Brewing, which offers an indoor/outdoor setup across from the Greenville Drive stadium.

And because of the new location, the Toasty Farmer’s market has been able to add many new vendors, which is awesome! Guests will be able to shop from over 50 local vendors every week.

“Market goers can expect a unique experience with these partnerships providing high-quality coffee, lunch and treats from Fireforge Kitchen and Sum Bar, food trucks, and local crafted brew each Saturday, plus the best vendors come from all around to join the winter farmers market, and it is like a reunion every year,” said Hawkins.

Doors are open Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm starting in mid-November through March.

The Toasty Farmer’s 2025-26 Season

The Toasty Farmer will be located at New Realm Brewery in Greenville. In addition to the 50 vendors, there is also music and food trucks.

Indoors you’ll find all the great, local vendors that make the Toasty Farmer the Upstate’s longest-running winter farmers market, selling things like soaps, candles, farm-fresh produce, trout, cheese, elderberry and ciders, tomato pies, pimento cheeses, and many unique specialty sweets from cupcakes to delicate and perfect macarons.

I’ve been to many farmers markets and the Toasty Farmer has some of the very best vendors. They are all local and make their own products. I’ve found some local artisans there that I still purchase from years later. A vendor list will be added to the Toasty Farmer website but they also do a great job of highlighting them on their Facebook page and Instagram page.

The kids’ favorite vendor has a sweet pastry that we allow them to dig into while shopping, and I enjoy browsing cheeses from the creamery and perhaps purchasing a local wine or beer. When the weather is warmer, the kids can run around outside while the parents enjoy a beverage at one of the picnic tables, while in cold and rainy weather we seat them with a snack and relax and enjoy the atmosphere indoors.

Courtesy of The Toasty Farmer

Visit The Toasty Farmer

This is the eleventh season for the Toasty Farmer, which runs November through April, 2025 and 2026 every Saturday except for some additional select dates.

912 South Main Street, Greenville, SC
864.300.4809

For more information, visit The Toasty Farmer Facebook page.

Will you be visiting The Toasty Farmer this winter?

There are lots of places to Shop Local in Greenville! Check out our whole Shop Local Greenville Guide. You’ll find everything from local food to locally owned shops, and places to purchase great locally-made gifts.

The Upstate Tour of Coffee Flights

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Are you wondering which coffee shops offer coffee flights in the Upstate? You’ve probably heard about coffee flights, the wonderful invention that saves you from selecting just one delicious coffee beverage and instead allows you to sample several at once. So, we’re here today to tell you where these fabulous coffee flights exist near Greenville, SC.

Coffee flights near Greenville, SC: Coffee shops with coffee flights on the menu

Coffee Flights at Coffee Shops in Spartanburg

The Hidden Bean
8881 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29301

This quaint adorable cafe is downstairs from Burgers and Bakery. They have a nice outdoor space and a cozy indoor cafe, with seasonal coffee flights. Our favorite flavors in this flight were Lavendar and Pumpkin Spice. Dairy-free options are available!

Bonus! If you want another unique flight experience, visit Burgers and Bakery upstairs on Thursdays for a mini-burger flight!
Hidden Bean on Facebook

Milltown Coffee Co.
2601 E Main Street Ste 1, Spartanburg, SC 29307

Offering both a coffee flight and a tea flight, this local coffee shop offers a beautiful outdoor space. You can get your specialty coffee flight served hot or iced, or you can select from the standard coffee flight served hot. We enjoyed a specialty flight, pictured below. Our favorite was the Toasted Mallow. Dairy-free options are available!

The tea flight includes your choice of 3 flavors. Our favorite tea in our tea flight was the Berry Hibiscus. We also tried a Morrocan Mint and a Jasmine tea.

Milltown Coffee Co. Facebook page

Knowledge Perk
578 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303

We are looking forward to trying the coffee flights at Knowledge Perk. Have you enjoyed their flights? Make sure to let us know!
Knowledge Perk

Cardinal Coffee
114 E. Rutherford Street, Landrum, SC

Cardinal Coffee & Bistro offers seasonal coffee flights. We love to visit Landrum and all the fun antique shops and pretty parks and trails, so we’ll definitely be stopping by to try these flights soon! Flights are served Monday through Friday only.
Cardinal Coffee Facebook

Coffee Flights at Coffee Shops near Greenville

Maple Bakery & Coffee House
908 Anderson Drive, Williamston

Get their seasonal coffee flight served hot or iced! In November, that Pecan Pie flavor is calling our name.
Maple Bakery & Coffee House Facebook

Coffee flight at Maple Bakery and Coffee

Steam Coffee
113 South Main Street, Fountain Inn

Coffee flight from STEAM Coffee in Fountain Inn, South Carolina

We love visiting Steam Coffee in Fountain Inn! Their coffee flights include your choice of 4 different coffee beverages served hot or cold.

Check out our review of Steam Coffee. ☕

Steam Coffee Menu
Check out some of the fun flavors they are offering in November.

Unlocked Coffee
556 Perry Avenue Ste B116, Greenville

The coffee flight at Unlocked Coffee in Greenville is just $7. It includes a shot of espresso, a cortado, and your choice of drip or cold brew coffee.

We got a chance to experience these flights and enjoy the beautiful location near downtown Greenville.

Here’s our review of Unlocked Coffee.

Unlocked Coffee Website

Unlocked Coffee Roasters Flight


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Where and How to Celebrate French Culture in the Upstate

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Are you wondering where and how to celebrate French culture in the Upstate? Local mom Deborah provides a complete list of ways to embrace French culture in our area. This list includes everything from French classes to French food and much more! 

I loved French class in high school and college. We ate French food, talked about French culture, and talked to each other in as much French as we could. However, I always knew that the best way to learn French would be to live where French is spoken. Maybe you too would like to immerse yourself in French culture. Maybe you want to feel at home again and keep your culture and language alive in your children. Or, perhaps you just want to know more about the French culture in our area.

Bienvenue à Greenville!

celebrate French culture in the Upstate

French Classes

Upstate International offers French classes for all levels as well as multiple ways to connect with other French people in our community.

You will also find French lessons for kids at CFD Greenville. These classes are for children who want to learn French as a second language, and they have a couple of weekly after-school classes to choose from. Learn more from the CFD Greenville website about afterschool programs, storytime dates, French club, and more.

Bilingual French School

The International School of Greenville is a great place to send children who would like a fully immersive experience in learning the French language. The program is best for children who have some exposure to the French language, however, they are welcoming of any child that is willing to learn. Children from grade K2 – 12th grade can enroll in the Accelerated French program. Classes are small at the International School of Greenville, with a 6:1 ratio.

French Holidays

The French Alliance is over 100 years old and has chapters all over the world designed to promote French language and culture. Our local chapter, French Alliance of Piedmont, organizes French classes, books clubs, and conversation groups. They also organize special events to celebrate French holidays.

In November you can enjoy a French wine, Beaujolais Nouveau, with a French meal to celebrate the end of harvest.

January offers galette des roise, King’s Cake, which is eaten to celebrate the day the wise men came to see Jesus.

In February, crêpes are made to celebrate La Chandeleur, the day Mary brought Jesus to the temple.

In March, International Francophonie Day celebrates French people and cultures around the world.

Bastille Day, French Independence Day, is celebrated on July 14 annually. The French love horses, so Black Sheep Farm, an organization in Fountain Inn that used horses to help young children develop socially, sponsors Bastille Day Greenville each July.

Le Petit Croissant in Greenville SC

French Food

Authentique French Crêperie serves authentic French crêpes, galettes, salads, sandwiches and coffee in Simpsonville.

Le Petit Croissant serves French-influenced pastries, chocolates, and coffee on South Main Street in Downtown Greenville.

Le Petit Croissant in Greenville SC

Find out why Le Petit Croissant is such a perfect pick for your next picnic in our review!

Passerelle Bistro is a French-influenced café overlooking Falls Park.

Scoundrel is one of Downtown Greenville’s newest spots for French cuisine, with an expansive menu with items like Foie Gras or Ossetra Caviar. They also have a really nice drink menu!

The Creperia, located in the Eastside of Greer at Hudson Corner, offers French-inspired selection of crepes that are absolutely delicious, with a variety to choose from.

Mon Amie Cafe in Spartanburg is a lovely French cafe near downtown where you will find crepes, sandwiches, salads, and more. They are only open in the morning.

French is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world and twenty-nine countries have French as their official language. Let’s enjoy the French culture throughout Greenville!

Get Someone Else To Do The Cooking For Thanksgiving Dinner in Spartanburg, SC

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Looking for a take-home dinner for Thanksgiving in Spartanburg, SC? Or are you looking to dine out for Thanksgiving? Or maybe grab some carry-out or pick up a few prepared sides to sit beside your home-cooked meal? We’ve checked with local restaurants to see which ones you can count on for that holiday meal. Our list includes restaurants in Spartanburg with dine-in options as well as full meals and sides available for take-out.

These are your Thanksgiving Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC.

Thanksgiving Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

Thanksgiving meals

Looking for more fun things to do in Greenville & Spartanburg for Thanksgiving? Here’s your Thanksgiving Celebration Guide!

Don’t forget many places are taking orders and reservations already. Don’t wait to make your plans, you may need to pre-order your meal this holiday season!

Local Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Spartanburg, SC

Wade’s Restaurant

1000 N Pine Street Spartanburg | 864.582.3800
Wade’s is a true Spartanburg staple. They offer frozen food for pickup but not cooked meals. They are suggesting families who want this option pick up food now since they aren’t holding anything and their frozen food lasts six months.

Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens

1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg | 864.345.2394
The Clevedale Inn serves a Thanksgiving feast meal at 3 PM, for $145 per person. Tickets for the meal must be purchased in advance.

CityRange Steakhouse and Grill

774 Spartan Boulevard. Spartanburg | 864.327.3333
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. CityRange is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day! They’ll be open from 11 am – 4 pm, taking reservations up until 3:45 pm. Call 864-327-3333 to make a reservation. They’ll also have their to-go meals available.

Heirloom: A Milltown Eatery

805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg | 864.913.1212
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. Thanksgiving lunch will be served from 11 am to 3:30 pm with appetizers such as Heirloom biscuits and Sorghum butter, and main courses like fried Joyce Farm turkey or Cheerwine glazed ham. There will be multiple side dishes to choose from, and two delicious dessert options to finish off the meal. The cost is $48 per person and $20 for ages 12 and under. Make your reservation as soon as possible.

Spartanburg Marriot Thanksgiving Brunch

299 N Church Street, Spartanburg | 864.596.1211
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet.
Gather for a delicious Thanksgiving brunch buffet from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm (with the last seating at 2:30 pm) on Thanksgiving Day. Adults are $45 for the brunch, and children ages 6-12 are $25, and children 5 and under are free for the brunch. Make your reservation today!

National Chains open on Thanksgiving

Cracker Barrel

9021 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg
Cracker Barrel is serving a special Thanksgiving menu in their dining rooms. You can also order a meal online that serves 10 people, with the choice of entree, sides, and rolls or biscuits.

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill

1492 W O. Ezell Blvd, Spartanburg
You can order a complete family meal with glazed ham, beef roast, or a whole roasted turkey, with traditional sides, yeast rolls, and a whole pie. You’ll need to order at least 72 hours in advance. Pickup starts November 4th.

Waffle House

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Waffle House has your needs covered on any holiday, but especially on Thanksgiving. No, you will not be feasting on sweet potato casserole and Aunt Margie’s herby stuffing, but smothered hash browns, blueberry waffles, and bacon are not the worst trade-off we’ve ever seen. You probably won’t even miss the dinner rolls.

Restaurants in Spartanburg Offering Prepared Meals In-advance for Thanksgiving

The Beacon Drive-In

255 John B White Senior Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC | 864.585.9387
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. This Spartanburg staple offers full holiday meals with an average 18 lb Butterball turkey, either fried or baked, along with a glazed Hilshire ham, 4 quarts of dressing, 2 quarts of gravy, 2 holiday sides, a quart of cranberry sauce, 30 yeast rolls, 2 holiday pies, and 2 gallons of tea for $269+. Additional meats and side dishes are available for purchase individually as well.

Dray: Bar & Grill

1800 Dray Road, Spartanburg | 864.310.4177
You can get a Thanksgiving Feast at Dray: Bar & Grill that you can take home with a turkey, sausage dressing, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, salad, pumpkin pie, and more. Orders must be placed at least a week ahead of time, so place yours today!

The Pauline Cafe

2960 Highway 56, Pauline | 864.586.1148
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. You can order whole spiral ham, whole oven-roasted turkey, quarts and 1/2 pans of your favorite Thanksgiving sides, and more from The Pauline Cafe. They even offer a full Thanksgiving meal that is ready to heat in your oven that will feed 10 – 12 people. It includes honey glazed ham, sliced turkey breast, gravy, cornbread dressing, mac n cheese, southern style green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, 2 gallons of sweet tea, and your choice of pecan pie, sweet potato pie, or banana pudding for $250.00. Orders must be placed by Thursday, November 17th, 2022 for pickup Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 from the cafe.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

130 South Church Street, Spartanburg | 864.586.2344 
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. You can preorder dishes for your Thanksgiving meals from Blue Moon SC to make the holiday cooking a little easier. They offer pre-sliced oven-roasted turkey, gravy, turkey rub, Mojo Marinade, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, pimiento cheese mac and cheese, and a lot more sides to choose from! They also have desserts for preorder. The deadline to preorder is Tuesday, November 14th with pickup on November 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm or November 22nd from 8 am to 4 pm. Orders can be placed over the phone at 864-586-2344, by email at orders@bluemoonsc.com, or through the online form.

Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs

2144 E Main Street, Duncan | Call 864-915-3554 or 864-249-6078 to order
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet. You can purchase full turkeys, gravy, sides, rolls, and more from Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs to make your Thanksgiving meal complete. You can purchase for pickup or delivery through their website’s order page.

Southside Smokehouse

726 South Howard Avenue, Landrum | 864.457.4581
NOTE: 2025 Information is not available yet.If you need the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, Southside Smokehouse has you covered. They offer slow-smoked, brined-by-hand turkeys for $80 with pickup available on Tuesday, November 26th, or Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. They also have family-sized orders for traditional sides, including gravy, dressing, mac n cheese, casseroles, and more. Call, email mccluresm@gmail.com, or go into the restaurant to reserve your feast!

Delightful Dishes

13144 Asheville Highway, Inman | 864.472.6305
2025 Thanksgiving menu is close but your favorite frozen casseroles, prepared salads and desserts are still available while supplies last. So better act fast.

Whatever your plans are for this Thanksgiving, we at Kidding Around hope that your day is peaceful and filled with blessings. A good meal is always a great place to begin.

Enjoy High Tea at the Grand Holland Estate in Simpsonville Every Month

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A lovely High Tea experience awaits every month at the Grand Holland Estate in Simpsonville, SC and we are thrilled to be able to share the details with you. Thank you especially to the Grand Holland for inviting us to try it out.

While the beautiful tea room at the Grand Holland Estate in Simpsonville, SC isn’t a secret garden, it certainly feels like a hidden oasis. And they have High Tea! We’ve been awaiting a place that has regularly scheduled High Tea and were thrilled to find Grand Holland. 

We experienced their High Tea, which happens every month, and it was a lovely and peaceful afternoon, one that we really cannot recommend highly enough to our readers. 

High Tea at Grand Holland Estate
High Tea at Grand Holland Estate

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About the Grand Holland Estate 

If you’ve heard of the Grand Holland Estate, it’s likely because you have been to a wedding there or know that it’s primarily a wedding venue. And a gorgeous one it is. There is a stunning grand staircase, a beautiful main room with chandeliers, and outdoor gardens perfect for that fairytale wedding. 

They also host bridal parties before weddings there. They have several rooms set up as bed & breakfast overnight rooms that literally look like they belong in a castle. I’d stay here in a heartbeat but I don’t have any friends getting married. 

Room at Grand Holland
Room at Grand Holland

The Estate opened in 2000 and is set on six acres. The house itself is more than 10,000 square feet. They have hosted thousands of weddings and private events in the last 24 years and have helped many people to walk away with lovely memories together. 

While the venue is primarily for weddings, they have options to rent the space for corporate parties, groups for High Tea, events, or any number of other occasions where such a beautiful venue would fit.

High Tea at the Grand Holland

I had never been to a High Tea before and was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend one. I thought I needed one of those fancy hats that you see in movies where the characters have High Tea or Afternoon Tea, which I do not possess. Thankfully, I didn’t need one of those and was still able to enjoy a lovely afternoon with my daughters here. 

Walking into the Grand Holland Estate is like strolling into a hidden oasis, complete with large oaks that thankfully still stand after the hurricane to line the parking area. The estate itself has elegant white columns, a balcony with black iron rails, and doors with lions on their handles.

Grand Staircase at Grand Holland Estate
Grand Staircase at Grand Holland Estate

There are tables set up in the tea room, which gives you a view of the grand staircase and sparkling chandelier. Megan Wilburn, one of the owners, greets you and escorts you to your table. She is so welcoming and is such an excellent hostess. You will have place settings with a menu of what is offered – think grape salad, finger sandwiches, cookies, and scones – and a tea etiquette quiz, which thankfully no one tested us on because my daughters and I hardly got any answers right (but we did learn a lot!). 

The tea at High Tea

Besides bagged tea at the table, you are welcome to enjoy their loose-leaf tea options, which I absolutely loved. A couple years ago I started to get into loose-leaf tea and just fell in love with so many different varieties so I was thrilled to see what they had. My two daughters, ages 10 and 13, are definitely not tea drinkers but to my surprise, found teas they really enjoyed in the loose-leaf tea room and had two cups at our table. But if you’re not a hot tea drinker or have kids who aren’t, the Grand Holland also has iced tea and water if you like. 

Tea at Grand Holland Estate
Tea at Grand Holland Estate

The food at High Tea

The food was really good and different from what we usually eat. I can’t say that I often make cucumber and dill finger sandwiches for my kids or that vegetable flatbread with teeny pieces of veggies over cheese is on our menu at home. But maybe they should be. We immensely enjoyed everything set before us. Even though High Tea is not a lunch, there was plenty of food and you can ask for more of the sandwiches. We felt full with what they set before us, but not like the kind of rolling-out-the-door-I’m-so-full kind of feeling. It was perfect. 

Honest Mom Review

I went to High Tea at the Grand Holland Estate on a day when my stress level was high. I had a lot of work to do and deadlines to meet. My daughters had schoolwork they needed to get done. Other things were weighing heavily on my mind. But as soon as we walked in and sat down, I felt it easy to let a lot of that go and just focus on the present for the time we were there. This is normally an impossible task for me. High stress is normal and letting things go isn’t my personality but there was something really special about this environment that made it happen. The atmosphere was something out of a storybook, one that values tranquility and peace.

Menu at High Tea
Menu at High Tea

I enjoyed the tea, the food, the music, and the time with my daughters. Everything else could wait for an hour. Where can you go and feel like that? Megan does a wonderful job with the entire experience and if you’re looking for something special and unique to do with your children or girlfriends or family, this is it. 

Booking Your Own High Tea 

High Tea at Grand Holland Estate happens once a month and you can book your spot online on their website. Tickets are $45/person and include everything mentioned in this story. High Tea is from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Seatings are at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Nothing was rushed and we were able to look around the house and see all the beautiful rooms and the bridal suite. It was wonderful. 

The Grand Holland does offer special High Teas during the year. These are different prices so be sure to check them out online.

You can also book a High Tea experience at the Estate as a private group, which I think would be pretty amazing. Just contact Megan and she will help you arrange everything. 

The Grand Holland Estate
815 Holland Road, Simpsonville, SC
864.286.6000
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Viva Chicken Is A Healthy Meal Option In Greenville, SC

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Are you looking for an easy option for dinner now that school is back in session? Viva Chicken in Greenville, SC might be the answer to your busy weekday meal dilemma, and you won’t have to feel guilty feeding it to your family! Charlotte-based Viva Chicken has two locations in Greenville: Woodruff Road and Pelham Road. The Peruvian roasted chicken-based menu has something for everyone, including a kid’s menu!

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Chicken and Waffle Lovers Need To Look No Further Than Tupelo Honey Cafe in Greenville, SC

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Are you looking for the perfect brunch meal that’s available all day-any day? The menu at Tupelo Honey in Greenville allows patrons to enjoy brunch any day of the week, not just on the weekend. Their chicken and waffles are what brunch dreams are made of, and if you haven’t tried them, you are missing out!

We’re going to help you pre-game the menu so you aren’t overwhelmed by the generous number of options that the Tupelo Honey location in Greenville offers diners.

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