Craving candy and sweets and searching for the best candy store in Greenville, SC? We’re going to save you some time by giving you 5 of the best candy stores you’ll find in Greenville, SC. All of these are sure to give you your sugar fix, no matter if you like chocolate, gummies, sour, or hard candy. Some will make you reminisce about your childhood. Some will awe you with their homemade confections. But no matter what, you’re going to find some of the best candy stores in Greenville on this list.
While the Fall season brings pumpkin patches, awesome festivals, and apple picking, it’s also the return of football season. And that means tailgating parties. Tailgating is such a fun way to spend time with family and friends. But you need good food and if you don’t want to pull out all the stops yourself, check out these places that will kick your tailgating party up a few notches. Local mom Kristina Hernandez shares the best local restaurants that cater tailgating parties!
There is nothing quite like tailgating food. It’s usually delicious and meaty, plus paired with some roasted corn and potatoes, you have it made! These local restaurants are perfect for catering your next tailgating party.
Bucky’s BBQ
I love Bucky’s BBQ so much that I used them to cater my daughter’s baptism. But they also do a great job with tailgating parties.
Located close to 85, Charlie’s Bar-B-Que actually has what they call a “tailgate kit”. They include baked beans, cole slaw, chips, bread, tea, and plates along with the entrée of your choice of BBQ, BBQ & Turkey, or BBQ & Chicken.
See why we love Grill Marks, especially their milkshakes. (Plus, they have gluten-free options, woohoo!)
Henry’s Smokehouse
A BBQ staple in Greenville, Henry’s Smokehouse offers their award-winning food for tailgating. They have lots of options plus offers of setting up and taking down if you need.
Not only does Nard’s Backyard BBQ cater but they are also a full-fledged BBQ competition team. They will work to cater any size event and keep it within your budget.
Catering mostly for Clemson games, the The Smoking Pigs Restaurant has four packages to choose from, ranging in price from $82.99 up to $440.99. All of them sound super tasty.
Some of the best BBQ in the Upstate can be found at the award-winning SBH BBQ, plus they have catering! Their slow smoked brisket is absolutely delicious!
One location in Greenville and one location in Travelers Rest SBH BBQ Website
Mutt’s BBQ
Mutt’s is a family favorite in our house, and their catering services saved the day at our Baby Q Barbecue baby shower! Their family packs will come in handy if you are doing a 10-person tailgate party at home, but they also have a full catering menu.
The rubber chicken has finally made a home in Greenville! People on the Greenville Foodies Facebook page are loving Dave’s Hot Chicken, and they have some excellent options for your next tailgate. You’ll find their Hotbox Tenders and Hotbox Sliders the perfect pairing for your next tailgating party.
If you’re on the hunt for the best ramen in Greenville, SC, you’re in for a treat because there are lots of options to choose from! From rich, flavorful broths to unique toppings and build-your-own options, Greenville has a ramen spot for every craving. Here’s where to find some of Greenville, SCs’ best ramen. Happy slurping!
241B N Main Street, Greenville Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, Menkoi Noodle House is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts. They offer an impressive selection of noodles and broths that cater to every taste. Whether you prefer a classic shoyu or something a bit more adventurous, Menkoi’s menu has got you covered. Their noodles are always fresh, and the broth is simmered to perfection – it’s a noodle lover’s paradise!
Hokkaido Ramen House
1130 Woodruff Road, Greenville Over on Woodruff Road, Hokkaido Ramen House stands out with its gluten-free noodle options. If you’re gluten-sensitive but still crave that rich, comforting ramen experience, this spot has you covered. Their flavorful broths and hearty toppings make it a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious bowl without the gluten. And if someone in your party doesn’t want ramen? There are plenty of sushi options.
109 W Trade Street, Simpsonville For a more unique ramen experience, check out Outlawed Ramen. Known for creating everything from scratch, this place is perfect for those looking to try something different. Their broth is cooked for 12 hours and there are over 20 ingredients in their hot oil. Outlawed Ramen brings a fresh take to the ramen scene. They also offer gluten free and vegan options.
Tru Broth
36 A South Main Street, Travelers Rest Don’t let the fact that this is a Vietnamese restaurant fool you. Just a short drive from Greenville in Travelers Rest, Tru Broth offers some seriously tasty ramen in a fast casual setting. Their commitment to quality ingredients and rich, flavorful broths makes it worth the trip. Plus, their welcoming vibe makes it a great spot for a relaxing meal.
Chef 21 Sushi Burger
699 Fairview Road, Simpsonville In Simpsonville, Chef 21 Sushi Burger is more than just a sushi and burger joint – their ramen is a standout too! Known for their diverse menu, Chef 21 serves up two ramen dishes that combins delicious flavors. It’s a great spot if you’re looking to enjoy both ramen and some creative sushi (or sushi burger) options.
Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club
18 East Coffee Street, Greenville Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club in downtown Greenville, SC offers a fantastic ramen experience with a twist. Their ramen comes with unique add-ins that make each bowl an exciting adventure. I mean – Papa Legba’s Voodoo Ramen includes andouille sausage and fried okra. And Hot Chick Ramen has hot honey, pickles, and jalapenos in it. Plus, the atmosphere here is perfect for a casual meal with friends. If you haven’t tried their ramen yet, you’re missing out!
Hotto Noodle
616 Bridgeway Blvd, Mauldin Last but not least, Hotto Noodle in Bridgeway is the place to go if you love to customize your ramen. With a build-your-own option, you can create a bowl that’s perfectly suited to your taste. It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy ramen, and the results are always delicious.
Where’s your favorite place to get ramen in Greenville, SC?
Here’s our list of places to get free birthday treats in Greenville! This list is for informational purposes only. Please double-check with the places listed here to ensure that these deals are still current.
Birthday coming up? There are lots of free eats and treats available to help you celebrate! Most places require you to sign up for their applicable rewards program or subscribe to their e-mails to receive these birthday offers. Here’s our list of free treats and what you have to do to enjoy them. Happy Birthday from all of us at Kidding Around!
Do you dream of barbecue? Well, if barbecue is your thing Smoky Dreams Barbecue should be on your radar. This is the barbecue of your dreams. We had been hearing about this Carolina favorite and just had to give it a try.
The first time I’d heard about Smoky Dreams Barbecue, it was from a friend who lived out of state. He had seen them featured on a cable foodie show, and was curious to know if I had tried it. I had not, in fact I’m embarrassed and ashamed to say it was several years before I made it to the little red BBQ shed on Woodruff road. I recently went for lunch, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the food since.
Smoky Dreams Barbecue Restaurant
The Smoky Dreams Barbecue restaurant sits at the corner of Woodruff Road and Highway 14, I’m sure you passed it a million times, just like I did. While tallying the results for our 2019 Kidding Around Greenville article about favorite local BBQ restaurants in Greenville, there came a point where I didn’t even need to count anymore. Smoky Dreams was clearly the favored choice among our readers. It was then that I decided I needed to stop driving by and just go. Clearly something special was happening here.
Before you head out, make sure it’s not a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. I made that mistake and it only ended in disappointment, because they are closed. Any other day of the week, you can head over regardless of the weather. I didn’t realize this until visiting, but they have an indoor seating area that is air conditioned. If you want to enjoy the food elsewhere, they even have a drive through.
“Where Everyone is Family” is the motto of this family run business. It’s not just their motto, it’s more like a business model. They prepare the food with the same care and consideration you would if you were cooking for family. That care extends to the service you receive too. Little touches like lollipops for kids and dog treats for four legged friends are just one of the ways they treat customers like family. It’s probably for these reasons and more that Smoky Dreams has been recognized on a national level several times. The title of best in the country, or best in the state isn’t easily obtained, especially when the state in question is one of the Carolinas. These are states full of tough BBQ critics.
What to Order at Smoky Dreams
The hardest part of a visit to Smoky Dreams Barbecue is deciding what to get. The side options are numerous, and that poses a problem. I’m just going to put this out there…. I really think places should offer flights of side dishes. Shot glasses, but instead of being filled with liquor or beer, they’re filled with a selection of side dishes. Genius right? I’m just going to keep suggesting it until someone listens. I don’t even want a royalty from the tons of sales that would result. Just name it the “no decisions side dish” and make sure it’s always ready when I come to visit and we’ll call it even. But I digress.
Obviously, the sides here are incredible. The macaroni and cheese is a creamy casserole style, the sweet potato crunch is perfect without being too sweet, the baked beans have pieces of pulled pork in them, the potato salad is the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant, and the cole slaw is a mayo free version that is oh so good. Until the “No decisions side dish” becomes a reality, the other option is to do what we did. Everyone order different sides, and then share. That way no one has to decide on just two.
Our Favorites at Smoky Dreams
The stars of the show are the meats which are smoked daily on site. Choose from pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken and ribs all seasoned with a dry rub and served with your choice of four different house made barbecue sauces. I think the term “finger licking…..” (I think this might be copyrighted, but you get the idea) definitely applies here. The ribs and brisket I had were perfect. The meat was moist and the seasoning was so spot on, I didn’t need to use the barbecue sauce. I did use it though, because it looked too good not to try. The meat had the all important smoke ring that any person who knows anything about barbecue, (or watched their fair share of food network) knows is the sign of a good plate of barbecue.
Everything we’ve tried there has been spot on. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. But then would you expect any less when visiting “family?”
If you’re looking for a restaurant where kids eat free or cheap in Hendersonville, North Carolina, you found the right list! We have a detailed list of restaurants for each day of the week that you can use to plan your dining experience with your family.
Monday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Outback Steakhouse
Offer: Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree from 6/24-9/2 2024 Time: Monday’s all-day Age: 10 and under At Participating Locations: 250 Mitchelle Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet Time: All day Age: 3 and under At Participating Locations: 2530 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, NC 28792
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
French Fryz
Offer: 0.99 cent hotdogs on Monday’s Time: All day Age: All ages At Participating Locations: 2109 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
Tuesday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Mary’s Burritos and Beer
Offer: Kids eat free after 4 pm with purchase of an adult meal. Time: After 4 pm Arden Location: 1939 Brevard Road, Arden Mary’s Burritos and Beer
Denny’s
Offer: Kids eat free Time: Tuesday’s from 4pm to 10pm Age: 10 and under At Participating Locations: 1550 Four Seasons Hendersonville, NC 28792
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet Time: All day Age: 3 and under At Participating Locations: 2530 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, NC 28792
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Wednesday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Mary’s Burritos and Beer
Offer: Kids eat free after 4 pm with purchase of an adult meal. Time: After 4 pm Hendersonville Location: 2560 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville 828.696.9888 Mary’s Burritos and Beer
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Thursday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Brooks Tavern
Offer: Kids meals are $3.99 Time: All day Age: 12 and under At Participating Locations: 142 3rd Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28792 10 Oak St. Tryon, NC 28782
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet Time: All day Age: 3 and under At Participating Locations: 2530 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, NC 28792
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Friday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Saturday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Sunday Kids Eat Free: Hendersonville, NC
Culver’s
Offer: Free scoop of ice cream and Scoopie Token with purchase of kids meal Time: All day Age: Kids 12 and under At Participating Locations: 371 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
Looking for the Noodle Lady food truck in Greenville, SC? If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine and haven’t paid The Noodle Lady a visit, you are in for a treat! This husband and wife team brings Asian street food to their loyal, hungry fans in Greenville, SC.
The Noodle Lady food truck is becoming a force to be reckoned with, and if you’ve not partaken of these delicious noodles and other offerings, we have all the info you’ll need to get that taken care of! Here are some menu suggestions and how you can find the Noodle Lady in Greenville!
Are you looking for fantastic sushi near Greenville, SC? We asked sushi lovers to help us round up some of Greenville’s best sushi restaurants. Each of these restaurants offers traditional sushi rolls, as well as specialty rolls that make each restaurant unique. This list also contains restaurants with a variety of dining options. You’ll find restaurants with sushi delivery near Greenville, as well as curbside take-out, dine-in, and even sushi restaurants with outdoor dining.
Looking for the best bbq in Spartanburg? Barbecue places are in no short supply in the Carolinas. Since we aim to please when it comes to lists, we compiled this list of Spartanburg barbecue restaurants, based on our readers’ recommendations. Here are some favorite spots for BBQ in Spartanburg, SC.
The Savory South, And An Obsession With Smoked Meats
No type of food is more synonymous with the south than barbecue. No, we’re not talking about the kind you cook on the grill in your backyard. We’re talking about the kind that is slowly smoked over wood, with a dry rub, by someone who has learned the fine art of cooking meat this way.
It’s a serious business, and that’s why people are so passionate about it when they find a place that does it well. Spartanburg is no slouch when it comes to barbecue options, either. Included among the establishments in this list is an SC ambassador chef and recognized as the best in South Carolina.
Our Readers’ Picks For Their Favorite Barbecue in Spartanburg, SC
827 West Blackstock Road, Spartanburg | 864.582.7487 This alcohol and smoke-free restaurant offers its selections family style. Barbecue isn’t the only food you’ll find here. They have daily specials that include items like calabash chicken, country-fried steak, grilled chicken, and more.
726 South Howard Avenue, Landrum | 864.457.4581 Southside Smokehouse’s chef, Sarah McClure was named one of 2018’s South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Sarah’s hope is to change the way people view southern people and food.
Southside Smokehouse is the best restaurant in town!
300 New Cut Road, Inman | 864.949.7431 1945 Drayton Road, Drayton | 864.327.8230 A favorite spot for all things smoked in Spartanburg, the ribs and hash are some of the most popular menu items! Guests rave about the customer service and many leave craving more peach cobbler!
1204 South Granard Street, Gaffney | 803.460.2636 Spartanburg foodies are all familiar with Mark Wallace and his food trailer. When the trailer was damaged and Mark was missing from his regular spot in Boiling Springs, people went crazy. And when he recently suffered a foot injury, locals supported him and sent well wishes daily. Amazing food, including brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken, are on the menu, along with homemade sides.
458 Oak Grove Rd, Spartanburg | 864.587.1807 Smokey Blues is family-owned and offers smoked meats, along with Hash which people rave about. Select from ten different sides to go with your meal.
Supporting local farmers and makers while making a positive difference in the community is what Feed & Seed in Greenville, SC is all about and you can join in on the fun with their seasonal Harvest Box!
Thank you to Feed & Seed for letting us try a couple of the summer Harvest Boxes so we could write this review.
If you’re not familiar with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, these are fantastic opportunities where farmers directly offer their seasonal produce to customers in weekly share boxes. I was a member of one for a couple of years when I first moved to Greenville ten years ago. The farm has since closed and I’ve missed those share boxes with a passion, so when Feed & Seed offered the opportunity to try their Harvest Box, I jumped right in.
I had an idea of what to expect – amazing seasonal produce and some surprise vegetables I hadn’t seen before – but I wasn’t prepared for what awaited me in those boxes.
Feed and Seed Harvest Box plus the sourdough bread and peach elderberry butter
About Feed & Seed
We have a longer story about Feed & Seed that you can read but the short version is that they are a nonprofit at Judson Mill that is purposely located in a food desert in order to provide a place for the local community to get good, healthy, local food. They take SNAP and EBT, have a grocery area where they sell local produce, meat, dairy, and their own housemade take-and-bake meals, as well as a cafe where you can order breakfast or lunch. I’ve had their Italian sub and wow, I’ve been dreaming of that deliciousness ever since.
They also work with local farmers to buy their produce and fruit, which is awesome because farmers often can only sell their goods on-site or during the farmers’ market season, which is only about a third of the year or even less sometimes. That’s a small window to stay in business.
Feed & Seed also has a program for Oconee, Pickens, and Abbeville Counties called FoodShare where boxes of fresh produce are sold for $20 cash or $5 EBT. There are 10 pickup locations. These boxes are filled with 10-12 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables. Anyone can order a FoodShare box. In Greenville, Foodshare Greenville is run by Mill Village Farms.
The Seasonal Harvest Box
Feed & Seed works hard to have solid relationships with not only local farmers but bakers and artisans, which they leverage for use in their Harvest Boxes.
The Harvest Box is a box of the most delicious goodies that are in season for whatever time of year they are offering the boxes. They have three seasons of six weeks each: spring, summer, and fall, plus Harvest Boxes for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
You sign up for whatever season you want beforehand and then pick up the box every week for six weeks.
Spring Harvest Box
I got to talk to the team at Feed & Seed who puts together the boxes and I think they have too much fun. They were deliriously joyful about creating themes for the boxes where they put together recipes for the ingredients and tell people about the farms where the box goodies come from. They send out an email to all the subscribers early in the week telling them what’s in that week’s box so they can plan out their meals or just get excited to pick it up.
I absolutely loved those recipes because some of the ingredients I don’t usually buy at a grocery store or farmers market and I needed inspiration on how to use them.
Every item is from a local farm as well so you can be assured of the excellent quality of the box’s contents.
My Summer Harvest Boxes
The boxes I got to try from Feed & Seed were the first and last boxes of the summer season so I got a good idea of what they offered.
Like I said in the beginning of this story, I was not prepared for what I got and I mean that in the best way.
The first box of the season had strawberries, blueberries, squash, peaches, leeks, Napa cabbage, red onions, marjoram, freeze-dried BBQ carrots (these were delicious, trust me), and some kind of pattypan squash. One of my favorite items was the Spicy Peach Honey from Red Clay Hot Sauce in Charleston. It was incredible – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
I had a blast using all of those ingredients to make pork tacos, fruit salad, egg sandwiches, sauteed squash, and lots more. Amazingly I have not run out of the spicy peach honey and put it on everything.
The mushrooms from the Harvest Box and a dish I made from the ingredients
In the last box of the season, I was even more blown away. I didn’t think the box could be any better than that first one but lo and behold, I was wrong.
The last box of the summer season consisted of a giant watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, mushrooms, blackberries, red potatoes, basil, artisan greens, squash, and peppers. One of the biggest surprises was a loaf of freshly made sourdough bread from Rise Bakery in the West End of Greenville and a jar of Peach Elderberry Butter from Brew Naturals. Oh my gosh, I was in heaven.
I had been wanting to try Rise and that loaf of bread lasted not even 24 hours at our house. It was so good. And the peach butter -whoa. It was perfection on a slice of that sourdough bread (and everything since).
Some of the local farms that provided the contents of the boxes were Dark Spore, JBO Ranch, Tyger River Smart Farm, Mile Creek Farm, Coo Saw Farms, Hartness Living, Hyder Farms, Brew Naturals, and Crescent Farms.
I used the recipe cards provided for inspiration for recipes and having those great ingredients pushed me to try new ideas in the kitchen, which all turned out pretty tasty.
Getting Your Own Harvest Box
If you want to be intentional about supporting local farmers and our local economy, this is a really fantastic way to do it. All the contents of the box are curated from local farms and artisans and provide a way for them to keep doing all the good stuff they are doing (and growing).
You can sign up online for your own Harvest Box, which costs $65/week. They have an option to add on proteins (eggs, sausage, or beef) as well. Pickups are on Thursdays and the fall season runs from September 5 – October 10, 2024.
It’s hard to say how many people the box feeds in a week. It really depends on what your family likes to eat or how adventurous they are in trying new foods. I was able to stretch the contents of each box easily throughout the week because I didn’t use any one of them as a main dish in and of themselves – I mostly added them to dishes to make the food I was cooking way better.
Honest Mom Review
I love surprises and the Harvest Box delivered on that aspect. I was truly floored at not only the amazing food in the box but the quality of it and the extras like the Spicy Peach Honey and sourdough bread. I wasn’t expecting those items at all.
I really enjoyed learning about the local farms as well. I’ve written about a lot of our local farms but hadn’t heard of some of the ones that provided the produce in the box, which was exciting because I love finding awesome places in our area and learning about what they do.
Overall, Feed & Seed does a remarkable job in curating the contents of the boxes each week by working with local farmers and I absolutely love this mission because it gives families a very tangible – and tasty – way to support those local farms and aid in Feed & Seed’s worthy mission.
