Ever considered enjoying delicious food in a festive way with a charcuterie board? There are plenty of places to hire a local charcuterie artist to make a celebratory charcuterie board in Greenville, SC. While they’re not one of the easiest things to pronounce, they’re easy to look at (and even easier to eat).
The delicious french trend of displaying meats, cheeses, and other delectable morsels together might be tricky to say. But with our help, finding a local charcuterie artist won’t be difficult. We’ve listed out some local places where you can order full charcuterie boards, ingredients, and hand-crafted boards that are a work of art even by themselves.
If you are looking for a family friendly brewery, Greenville, SC and the Upstate have quite a few! As the Upstate’s craft beer scene continues to grow, Kidding Around has tried and tested some of these breweries and found them quite family-friendly. We decided it’s high time to give parents a guide to places where they can kick back and enjoy some brews as their littles run around on the lawn. Here’s a list of breweries and taprooms that do just that. We’ve included their Instagram account handles so you can keep up with their latest events.
(Though these places welcome families, please use parental care when inside their premises. We don’t expect all of their bathrooms to have diaper-changing tables, so come prepared.)
307 East McBee Ave Suite C, Greenville | @yeehaw_greenville Right smack in the heart of downtown Greenville, this microbrewery has thought of everything you ever wanted in a brewery. It recently converted its parking lot into a green space with an impressive wall of TVs to catch your favorite team.
A convention of lawn chairs lines the grass for your outdoor viewing pleasure. We’ve seen locals troop here even in the middle of winter, huddled under their heated covered patio. They have a kid’s menu and signature items such as burgers and wings to keep you properly fed. On the weekends, they have live music and lawn toys to keep everyone entertained.
819 Laurens Rd. (Holland Park), Greenville | @doublestampbrewery A 90’s themed inspired brewery located in Holland Park, which is another coup for developers in making family-friendly mixed-use spaces. Double Stamp Brewery has tons of outdoor space and a rooftop patio. We’ve included them in this list since they are right beside Flying Rabbit Adventures, Greektown Express, and Home Team BBQ.
We recommend you gather all your brews and fixings and head on to the picnic tables under the oak trees. Access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail is simple through the SRT extension.
25 Delano Drive, Unit D, Greenville | @southernside_brewing Southernside Brewing Co. gets high marks for its expansive indoor and outdoor space (formerly the site of El Thrifty). It’s right beside the Swamp Rabbit Trail and also has ample car parking. It has a spacious covered patio and an outdoor green space bedecked with numerous picnic tables with umbrellas for shade creating a neighborhood type of atmosphere.
They have lots of yard games to keep your younguns busy. We like that their menu goes beyond bar chow and also features a kids’ menu. Definitely a great spot for chilling out on the weekends with kids or fur babies in tow. A recent addition to their space adds a bowling alley and arcade to their premises, making this a perfect spot for drinks, food, and entertainment. During the holidays, they tend to outdo themselves on decorations (especially for Halloween and Christmas) and regularly host family-friendly events. So, keep a lookout on their calendar, especially in those October-December months.
556 Perry Ave. (Poe West), Greenville | @carolinabauernhausgvl Carolina Bauernhaus in Greenville is the second location of its mothership in Anderson SC. It features locally sourced yeast, hops, fruits, and grains in its farmhouse brewery. They don’t have a full dine-in menu but they do have an array of grazing options: a charcuterie board, chips and salsa, pretzels, and something a little more hearty, the Haus Bratwurst on a hoagie bun.
As a tenant of Poe West, Carolina Bauernhaus’s storefront plays host to numerous community events. Carolina Bauernhaus lends its space to its neighbors including the Village Launch Third Saturday Market, which features women and minority-owned vendors that begins each May.
Lots of kid-friendly activities here, picnic tables, hammocks, yard games, and live music on the weekends.
250 Mill Street, Suite PW3101 (Taylors Mill), Taylors | @13stripesbrewery We’ve got the best inside scoop about 13 Stripes Brewery thanks to writer, Melanie, “They occasionally have events during the year that feature kids’ activities, which is really no surprise since there are over 20 kids between the brewery owners.” Keep updated through their social media accounts for events that are good for kids. The brewery is in the same area as Pinky’s Revenge, an 80’s themed arcade where you can take the kids before or after having a few brews.
Note: 13 Stripes Brewery is slated to move to Hampton Station in Spring of 2026. The new site that previously housed Birds Fly South Ale Project and White Duck Taco will be located next to The Yard, a renovated green space with family-friendly amenities.
26 South Main Street, Travelers Rest | @swamprabbitbrewery A family-run business, Swamp Rabbit Brewery is well known in the craft beer industry, having won past awards for their beer. Though they don’t serve food, they do have a rotating food truck schedule such as Daddy’s Cookout Food Truck and Local Pie Pizza Co.
It’s a skip and a hop from the Swamp Rabbit Trail and a great pit stop for a family weekend bike ride. The backyard has picnic tables: a perfect place to have lunch and unwind. Patrons are allowed to bring food from other restaurants.
Simpsonville, SC Family Friendly Breweries
BridgeWay Brewing Co.
610 BridgeWay Blvd, Mauldin | @bridgewaybrewing Get in some games of Duckpin bowling with the family or watch the game on one of BridgeWay Brewing Co.’s 15 televisions. Whatever you decide, you can do it while enjoying beer made in-house, craft cocktails, or wine plus burgers, nachos, wings, salads, and more. They are both a bar and a full-service restaurant.
109B W Trade St, Simpsonville | @warehouseatvaughns You have to check out the Vaughn’s Food Hall in Simpsonville, SC! They have a taproom, but they also have several restaurants, an ice cream shop, and an arcade museum all in one place. We added the Warehouse because you can grab a brew and head to the humongous outdoor seating lot, where you’ll find picnic tables, live music, and more.
The inside of the hall can get a little loud. So, if you have young kids, a parent or friend might want to grab drinks while they play outside or grab some ice cream from Yogi’s Cups and Cones.
101 Ellison Street, Fountain Inn | @themillatfountaininn We love the Mill at Fountain Inn for their huge outdoor space, awesome food, and packed lineup of events. They have outdoor movies, game watches, and lots of seasonal events that are perfect for families.
It’s not exactly the Upstate of South Carolina, but Asheville, NC is definitely an easy day trip away. They are home to Sierra Nevada Brewery which offers a lot of family-friendly features.
Gorgeous gardens, a full menu, games, and music are just a couple of things you can expect to find at Sierra Nevada in Asheville, NC.
Sierra Nevada in Asheville, NC
What family-friendly brewery is your favorite near Greenville?
Check out more places to eat and drink your way through the Upstate!
Are you looking for great restaurants in Spartanburg, SC? Are you wondering where Spartanburg locals eat? We’ve got you covered with a list of some of the most popular restaurants in Spartanburg for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and by category like family-friendly, date night, and “getting work done while enjoying a meal.”
It turns out that the Kidding Around crew is a hungry lot, so we tend to write about food! Check out these lists we’ve put together over the years with some of our top picks for so many different kinds of food in our community:
The downtown Spartanburg area has so many options when it comes to dining. There’s a little bit of everything including Asian, American, Mexican, pizza, pub-style, and more. There’s a little bit of something for everyone, no matter what you are craving.
Breakfast in Downtown Spartanburg
Flying Biscuit Cafe The Flying Biscuit Café sreves breakfast and brunch all day long in downtown Spartanburg, offering Southern-style dishes and a comfortable patio option. Address: 121 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Health In Hand When something light and nutritious is all you feel like having, Health In Hand is the spot! You can grab an organic salad, a wrap, yogurt, fresh squeezed juices, acai bowls and other breakfast options. Address: 201-A Wall Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Little River Coffee Bar Little River Coffee Bar offers both delicious coffee and delightful treats made in-house as their bake shop. Address: 188A West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Skillet Restaurant Skillet Restaurant is a longstanding downtown breakfast and lunch spot that serves hearty classics in a relaxed, casual environment. Address: 435 East Main Street, Unit 1, Spartanburg, SC 29302
One of the best breakfast options in the entire county can be found nearby on Spartanburg’s Eastside: John’s Cafe & Catering!
Lunch in Downtown Spartanburg
Blue Moon Bodega Formerly two separate locations, Blue Moon Bodega and Blue Moon Specialty Foods are now together in one convenient restaurant and market offering homestyle meals from scratch daily. Address: 220 East Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Burgär The owners of Burrito Hub have expanded their success to burgers. Burgär is located downtown and is a great spot to grab a bite. Address: 137 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Chef Ae’s Chef Ae’s is a family-friendly restaurant in a downtown historic building that offers creative fusion dishes from specialty burgers to Thai curries. Address: 288 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Cribb’s Kitchen Cribb’s Kitchen is a favorite for lunch, and even more popular among those who brunch! Boozy milkshakes and decadent American fare will have you making a visit to this place regularly. Address: 226-B West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
FR8yard FR8yard is South Carolina’s first fully outdoor biergarten built from repurposed shipping containers, and it frequently features live entertainment. Address: 125 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Initial Q Smokehouse Initial Q offers smoked items including rabbit, pork belly, and bourbon barrel sirloin in a refined, upscale setting in the heart of downtown. Address: 127 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
The SamMitch Shop The SamMitch Shop specializes in hot and cold sandwiches made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and attentive service. Address: 201 Wall Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Dinner in Downtown Spartanburg
The Kennedy If you long for a big-city dining experience, book the Chef’s table at The Kennedy and let Chef Jamie Cribb and his staff bring you one of the most memorable meals you’ll ever have in Hub City! Address: 221 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Lemongrass Kitchen Lemongrass Kitchen serves Vietnamese cuisine downtown with standout dishes like pho and fresh spring rolls in a cozy, family-friendly space. Address: 121 Dunbar Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Lime Leaf ThaiFusion Lime Leaf Thai Fusion serves Thai cuisine with vegetarian-friendly options. Address: 101 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Mezcal Taberna Mexicana This lively Mexican restaurant in the center of downtown Spartanburg offers authentic cuisine and a full bar. Address: 143 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Monsoon Noodle House Monsoon Noodle House is a long-time local favorite, offering delicious pan-Asian noodle dishes and bubble tea. Address: 129 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
The Peddler Steakhouse The Peddler Steakhouse specializes in charcoal-grilled steaks and seafood in a renovated downtown location that has become a local staple. Address: 149 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Sophia’s Sophia’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant in downtown Spartanburg offering fresh pasta dishes, hearty entrees, and a warm, inviting atmosphere
Romantic Restaurants
Heirloom: A Milltown Eatery | Spartanburg’s Westside The menu at Heirloom is locally sourced southern cuisine. It’s the perfect spot to go when you want delicious food, without heading to the downtown area. Address: 805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Dray: Bar & Grill| Drayton Mills If you are looking for a place to spend a rare night away from the kids, this is it. Check the Dray: Bar + Grill Facebook for upcoming events, like movie nights, where the menu is created to go along with the theme of the movie. It will make for a unique date night experience, with very little work on your part! Address: 1800 Drayton Road, Suite 301, Drayton, SC 29333
Flock Shop | Spartanburg’s Eastside A Nashville Hot chicken spot might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of kid-friendly. Suggesting the obvious places would be a waste, so for parents that have been afraid to try something new with littles in tow, hear me out. They have an affordable kid’s meal, outdoor dining, and here’s the huge PLUS: They are located right next to a park. You can run them around while you wait for a table and then maybe they’ll fall asleep at the table. BOOM – instant date night. Address: 970 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Wade’s | Spartanburg’s Eastside Old fashioned homestyle cooking, “meat and three,” southern comfort food, whatever you call it – Wade’s is the spot to get it and enjoy a meal with your child. The only time this popular restaurant isn’t full is when it’s closed. They have a great kid’s menu, and it’s very affordable! Oddly enough it seems that its proximity to Spartanburg Regional Hospital makes it a popular meal for postpartum moms, craving a plate full of non-hospital fare! Address: 1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Best for Business
MESH Lounge (Spartanburg Marriott)| Downtown Spartanburg MESH offers plenty of space to spread out your laptop and paperwork while meeting up with out-of-town associates. There’s a quiet outdoor area also if the meeting is more laid back. Address: 299 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Duncan Family Restaurant | Duncan A traditional “meat and three” style restaurant, the Duncan Family restaurant offers large servings at low prices. If you time your meal right, you can watch the trains go by during dinner! Address: 159 West Main Street, #9368, Duncan, SC 29334
Flavorshack Chicken & Ribs | Duncan If you haven’t been to Flavorshack in Duncan yet, you have no idea what you are missing! This locally-owned chicken shack offers patrons huge servings of chicken and more! Address: 2144 East Main Street, Duncan, SC 29334
Take-Out in Spartanburg
Monster Subs N Grub | Spartanburg’s Westside Subs piled high with fresh meat and veggies are Monster Subs specialty. Stepping into this Spartanburg sandwich shop is probably the closest thing you’ll get to experience a proper NY sub shop, without leaving the Upstate. Address: 8039 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Are you ready for Thanksgiving in Greenville, SC? We are! We have some fabulous ideas for your Greenville Thanksgiving including dine-in restaurants, take-out meals, things to do Thanksgiving week, plus where you can find fabulous pie. We have all the things you need to plan your perfect Thanksgiving!
Pie and Thanksgiving just go together. But, when the oven is loaded with a turkey and the cook is busy stirring the potatoes, sometimes it’s just easier to purchase your Thanksgiving dessert. Don’t wait, pre-order your pies!
No matter who is coming to visit this Thanksgiving, there is something to do in Greenville that will keep them entertained. Not sure what will interest the family? There are lots of family-friendly things to do, events, and Thanksgiving-themed things to do over the holiday week.
Many of Greenville’s fabulous restaurants are open on Thanksgiving with both dine-in and take-out options. Plus there are lots of restaurants and stores where you can pick up a couple of delicious sides to add to your home-cooked meal. Make Thanksgiving dinner a little easier this year!
If you’re ready to add a little “ho-ho-ho” and jingle bells to your Thanksgiving festivities, you’ll want to check out our Greenville Holiday Guide. We have places to find Santa, holiday events, places to get fabulous gifts, and more.
Hooray for Halloween deals! With trick-or-treating in the forecast, you will need to know where the best spots are to take little superheroes & princesses out to eat. Here’s our list of everywhere we know from Greenville to Spartanburg that is offering a Kids Eat Free special, free treats, or meal deal on Friday, October 31st, 2025.
We do our best to publish accurate information, but readers should always double-check with the restaurants mentioned before making plans. All locations may not be participating in these deals.
Free single scoop for kids with a double scoop purchase. October 31st, 2025, 5 pm and later.
Chipotle
This annual Halloween meal deal is always a popular one. Wear your Halloween costume and visit Chipotle on October 31st, 2025 after 3 pm. Scan your rewards member ID to receive an entree item for $6 with their BOORITO deals.
Kids in costume get a free cookie when they come for lunch or dinner October 28th – 31st.
Chuck E Cheese
Greenville & Spartanburg Enjoy a month-long Halloween celebration at Chuck E. Cheese! Score 500 bonus tickets if your kid wears a costume. They’ll also have enjoy the Pumpkin-shaped Pepperoni Pizza and the nightly DJ Munch Haunted House Party live show. More information about Chuck E Cheese’s Halloween Boo-tacular can be found online.
Sonic
At participating locations Get 50-cent corn dogs at Sonic all day on Halloween. You can also get ½ priced Sonic Cheeseburgers on October 31st, 2025.
Wendy’s
At participating locations From September 4th through October 31st, 2025, you can purchase a Frosty Boo! Book from Wendy’s for $1 and receive 5 coupons for a free Jr. Frosty! Proceeds from the books go to a good cause (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®). You can purchase the books online or at a Wendy’s location. Coupons can be used through December 31st, 2025.
Kids Eat Free on Halloween: Every Friday Deals
These are the kids eat free or cheap deals every Friday. These locations are throughout the Upstate. Please contact the location ahead of time to confirm their deals before dining.
Mutt’s BBQ
Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free! Time: All day, Every Day 101 West Road, Greer 1030 Powdersville Rd, Easley E. Butler Rd, Mauldin
Discounted Kid’s Meals on Friday
Cici’s Pizza
Offer: free kids meal with adult buffet purchase Time: all-day, every day Age: 3 and under only 583 Haywood Road, Greenville
S & S Cafeteria
Offer: Kid’s Meals are $2.99, dine-in only, and for kids 10 and under. Time: all day, Every Day 1037 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville
Are you looking for a restaurant near Simpsonville, SC? Whether you are looking for a restaurant for a specific meal or occasion, this guide can help. We also broke down our list into sections of Simpsonville due to it’s size.
Spread across the lower half of Greenville County, getting from one end of Simpsonville, South Carolina to the other can be time-consuming if you’re not familiar! Locals know to ask for more details when someone says, “Meet me in Simpsonville” because that could mean several different sides of town. We’ve sorted out our restaurant list into sections of Simpsonville: Fairview Road, Five Forks, Downtown Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn.
Where In Simpsonville, South Carolina Are You Headed?
There are three major areas within Simpsonville:
Downtown Simpsonville is precisely what it sounds like and includes a park, a cute open-air ice cream shop, and plenty of dining options.
The Five Forks area will be the Eastern end of Greenville’s busy Woodruff Road, and people forget that this is part of Simpsonville.
Lastly, the Fairview Road area is the Simpsonville central retail hub area. There’s a movie theatre, several shopping centers, and nearly every kind of dining option you can imagine.
Fountain Inn, SC: Not to be forgotten, but just outside of the Simpsonville border is Fountain Inn. This small town in Greenville County is just five and a half square miles and includes some of our favorite places to grab food.
Maple Street Biscuit Company – Five Forks Delicious biscuit sandwiches, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and more are on the menu for breakfast. Come hungry because the portions are enormous! Go early because they can get swamped on the weekends.
Exchange Coffee Co. – Downtown Simpsonville Exchange is a casual cafe in Simpsonville serving coffee, crepes, and baked goods for breakfast & lunch. They also are allergy friendly and serve some of the best gluten free allergen friendly treats we’ve eaten.
Henry’s Smokehouse – Downtown Simpsonville Pull up a chair and enjoy some delicious BBQ!
The Sheriff Burger – 1020 Northeast Main Street, Simpsonville Delicious and unique fusion burgers that locals are loving.
Southern Catch – Fairview Road A no-frills southern-fried-seafood restaurant. It’s only open three days a week, so plan to have lunch at this off-the-beaten-path cafe. It’s past all of the commercial areas on Fairview Road.
Chef 21 Sushi Burger– Fairview Road Specializing in sushi. It’s the only place you can order a sushi burger. They also serve ramen and other asian dishes. All incredibly flavorful.
Dinner in Simpsonville
Shortfields – Downtown Simpsonville In business for over a decade, Shortfields serves everything from burgers and fries to grilled salmon. They also have a reasonably priced kid’s menu in addition to the extensive menu.
Golden Llama – Five Forks Healthy and delicious Peruvian cuisine is an exotic way to enjoy dinner without offending the pickiest eaters in your family. Golden llama’s menu includes grilled meat dishes, salads, and more.
Lin’s Asian Cafe – Five Forks The menu at Lin’s includes sushi, Chinese-American dishes, Thai cuisine, hibachi, and more! They also have several lunch specials that make them an excellent choice for that meal.
The Slice – Downtown Simpsonville If you are looking for a New York pizza look no further. The Slice is an amazing thin crust pizza packed with flavor. They also serve pasta and a variety of Italian dishes.
Backyard of the Vaughn’s Food Hall
Romantic Restaurants in Simpsonville
Stella’s Southern Bistro – Fairview Road An area favorite, this southern bistro utilizes the local farmers to inspire the food on the menu.
Unterhausen – The Castle Cellar Pub – Downtown Simpsonville This hidden gem of Simpsonville is tucked away in the basement of a castle. OK, maybe not a castle, but pretending is fun, right? Once you enter, you’ll forget that you didn’t cross a moat to get in—the intimate size of Unterhausen. The German beer and the delicious Bavarian food will have you wondering how it took you so long to discover this place.
Vaughn’s Food Hall– Downtown Simpsonville This food hall venue not only has a selection of different food vendors to order from (so everyone gets what they want), there is a large outdoor seating area with plenty of space for kids to run around. Bourbon Street Burgers | Tacos and Bla Bla Bla | Anchor Raw Bar | Southern Freight | Humble Pie Pizza Co | Pineapple Express | Crazy Cow Creamery | The Peanut Co.
Bova Pizza – Five Forks With a menu including brick oven pizzas, pasta dishes, and even chicken tenders, it’s the holy trinity of picky-eater options.
Ice Cream Station – Downtown Simpsonville This walk-up ice cream shop is suitable for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages! Plus, they have Dole-Whip, for you Disney World fans!
Best for Business
Exchange Coffee Co – Downtown Simpsonville Enjoy an early morning meeting with coffee or a meal of crepes at the Exchange Coffee Co.
Budget Friendly
Coach House Family Restaurant– Fairview Road This Greek/Diner-style restaurant has an extensive menu with an all-day breakfast menu, burgers, gyros, salads, seafood, and more. You’ll be hard-pressed not to find something you’re craving on this menu, and it’s all reasonably priced.
Take Out
Mei Mei House – Fairview Road Chinese take-out is always a good idea! Mei Mei house has been in that location for over a decade, and locals love the food here!
So, you’re ready to sit back and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee? Hendersonville, NC has a lot of fabulous coffee options, which means you really can’t go wrong. But, having tried quite a few of the coffee shops in Hendersonville, NC, here’s a rundown of some of our favorites and a few other unique spots you might want to check out the next time you’re looking for coffee in Hendersonville, NC.
Hendersonville, NC is a Great Place to Be for Coffee
I spend a lot of time in Hendersonville, NC, particularly in coffee shops. One of my kids volunteers at Team Ecco Aquarium, so pretty much every weekend I head to Hendersonville with my laptop packed up and ready to get some work done. After I drop him off at the aquarium, I pick a coffee shop and settle in to catch up on some work. It’s safe to say I’ve seen lots of coffee shops in Hendersonville, inside and out.
My current favorite is Southern Streams. Shhh…don’t tell any of these other amazing Hendersonville NC Coffee Shops!
Black Bear Coffee
Located beside the Hands On! Children’s Museum on Main Street, Black Bear Coffee is a popular option for both locals and parents visiting the museum. They serve Counter Culture coffee, and you can purchase coffee beans here as well.
In addition to coffee drinks, they have a menu with breakfast options and sandwiches, soups, and salads, as well as cookies and pastries. Some of the pastries are especially kid-friendly, like the homemade strawberry pop tart with sprinkles.
My personal favorite lunch item is the Greek salad, while my daughter’s favorite item on the menu is the soft pretzel.
Lots of seating is available indoors and outdoors.
Also in the Main Street area, just a block off Main Street on 5th Avenue is the Art & Coffee Bar. This Hendersonville coffee shop is one of the smaller options, with cozy seating and lots of artwork to enjoy on display. If you’re looking for a quiet, calm option, this is the coffee shop to try! They have all the favorite coffee and espresso beverages, plus homemade pastries.
Art & Coffee Bar 118 5th Avenue, Hendersonville
Southern Streams Coffeehouse
I discovered this coffee shop on my way up to Jump Off Rock. It’s amazing, gorgeous inside and out, with coffee, tea, espresso beverages, and homemade pastries. They also have breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and salads.
There’s a plethora of indoor seating with tables and comfy options upstairs as well as in the downstairs backroom. That room has a big rolling garage door-style door that opens to the outside. Or if you’d rather enjoy some sunshine, the great big back deck is the place you’ll want to find a seat.
Sometimes on Saturdays, you’ll find live music at Southern Streams Coffeehouse.
Parking is free and there’s plenty of it!
Southern Streams Coffeehouse is located at the former location of Appalachian Coffee Company.
This one isn’t 100% a coffee shop. But, they do serve coffee, good coffee. Plus they have all the coffee shop favorites: hot chocolate and espresso beverages. And of course, they serve the famous Hendough donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and chicken. This is the original Hendough location with both indoor and outdoor seating. Don’t forget to check upstairs if you’re looking for indoor seating!
Located behind the trailside brewery this coffee shop and market sits along the Ecusta Trail. Serving everything from your favorite coffee to local pastries. We especially enjoyed their tallow fries served with their lunch menu.
Technically this coffee shop is in Flat Rock, but it’s pretty much right on the border between Hendersonville and Flat Rock. They are a roastery and espresso bar, serving espresso beverages, pour-overs, local teas, and local pastries.
We checked out Local Brew just recently. The shop is very cozy, with all your favorite espresso and coffee beverages plus pastries. Take your coffee to go or snag one of a couple of indoor tables. There is also outdoor seating available both out front and outback. The back seating is adjacent to a tiny stream, though the deck area is quite rustic.
Hear me out on this one. Coffee tastes better on a farm with beautiful views. Although the coffee at Jeter Mountain would be good all on its own minus the views. You’ll have to make sure they are open, as the coffee house is only open when the rest of the farm is open, seasonally June through October.
But, right beside the coffee house is the kids’ indoor play area. That’s a pretty great combination if you ask us!
We have a whole review of Jeter Mountain Farm where you can find out more about what the farm has, in addition to coffee!
Are you looking for restaurants in Travelers Rest, SC? TR, as the locals call it, has many delicious places to enjoy a meal. You’ll find everything from a super kid-friendly coffee shop to a smokehouse, fine dining, and amazing crepes in Travelers Rest. Check out our list and don’t miss our guide to Travelers Rest.
TREEhouse Cafe: Breakfast sandwiches, pastries, paninis and lots of coffee options
Upcountry Provisions: Breakfast options like breakfast sandwiches, frittatas, eggs, pastries, avocado toast, kids plates are available
Lunch in Travelers Rest
Sidewall Pizza: Traditional and unique pizzas, homemade ice cream, great breadsticks
TREEhouse Cafe: Lots of delicious sandwich and panini options, and coffee, in a kid-friendly art bar setting with lots of crafts and art you can make for a small fee.
Upcountry Provisions: Unique sandwiches, salads, soups, sides and kids meals are on the menu.
Dinner in Travelers Rest
Sidewall Pizza: Traditional and unique pizzas, homemade ice cream, great breadsticks, indoor and outdoor dining
Farmhouse Tacos: Super unique tacos with locally sourced ingredients. Try the fried chicken taco, you won’t be disappointed.
Topsoil Kitchen and Market: Farm-to-table restaurant and market with sandwiches, soups, salads, and several entrees to choose from. The menu varies based on what is fresh and available at local farms
Restaurant 17: Italian and Mediterranean-inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients, located at Hotel Domestique with a beautiful mountain view
Shortfields: Sandwiches, salads, burgers and entrees include steak, grilled salmon, pork chops, shrimp and grits, and lots more. This menu is very large with many options.
Topsoil Kitchen and Market
Dessert in Travelers Rest
Pink Mama’s Ice Cream: Cute ice cream shop with lots of options. There are even a few dairy-free options available. Enjoy your ice cream and frozen treats at tables outside along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Romantic Restaurants in TR
Restaurant 17: Italian and Mediterranean-inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients, located at Hotel Domestique with a beautiful mountain view
TREEhouse Cafe: Enjoy your coffee while your kids paint and make a mess somewhere that isn’t YOUR kitchen. Need we say more?
Whistle Stop: This restaurant is train-themed and offers kids’ meals.
Outisde the Whistle Stop Cafe
Best for Business
Need a restaurant for a business meal or a social gathering of co-workers? Try these restaurants in Travelers Rest!
Shortfields: If you’re looking for a menu with lots of options and good variety, Shortfields is what you want in TR.
Farmhouse Taco: It’s a little loud, so this wouldn’t be the place if you needed to hammer out that business deal, but Farmhouse Taco has flexible seating and can accommodate a larger group (definitely recommend reservations), plus their a la carte menu style means everyone should be able to find something they’d like to eat.
Budget-Friendly Places to Eat in TR
Sidewall Pizza: Traditional and unique pizzas, homemade ice cream, great breadsticks, indoor and outdoor dining. Their birthday club coupons and other promotions that benefit the community can make a meal at Sidewall very economical.
Take Out Restaurants in TR
While most restaurants offer their menus for take-out, some restaurants offer specials or other take-out friendly advantages.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Travelers Rest?
Wondering where you can purchase the best pies near Greenville, SC for your holiday meal?
Greenville and Spartanburg restaurants are offering some delicious holiday pie options. Plus, our readers chimed in with their favorite local pies to help you fill your holiday dessert table!
Ordering Pies For The Holidays
Are you looking for an easier way to celebrate the holidays? This year has been 36 months long, and I don’t know about you but rolling out fresh pie crust is just about the last thing I want to do, even if it means homemade pies.
Don’t get me wrong. I still want to eat pie, just not have to cut, chop, mix, bake, and clean to get that yummy bite of pie. Thankfully, Greenville has a bunch of places willing to step up to the plate and do the work for me (and anyone else).
Pumpkin, Custard, Pecan, or fruit-filled- there’s a local bakery with a pie just waiting to be invited to your family meal!
Where To Buy a Pie In Spartanburg, SC
Blue Moon Specialty Foods
Not only can you enjoy a pie from Blue Moon specialty foods, but they’ll also prepare your whole entire meal! They have a huge selection of items to choose from for your holiday meal, including these pies.
Chocolate Chess Pie (Chocolate custard with a hint of raspberry) – $19.99
Hub City Pie (Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and just a little bit of bourbon) – $22.95
Peanut Butter Pie – $19.99
Lemon Chess Pie (Lemon custard) – $19.99
French Silk Pie – $19.99
Wade’s Southern Cooking
A staple for a lot of Spartanburg residents, Wade’s has been invited to many holiday meals! They are very popular during the holidays, so make sure you check out the holiday ordering facts sheet online before you head that way.
Derby Pie, Pecan Pie, Lemon, Peanut Butter Pie – $14.99
French Silk Pie – $21.99
Where to Buy a Pie in Greenville, SC
Ready to purchase holiday pies? Greenville, SC has quite a few options.
Green Tomato Buffet
Green Tomato Buffet in Greenville offers catering options that include pies, cakes, and other desserts! The pies are $12 each and flavors include:
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato
German Chocolate
Egg Custard
Butter Coconut
Lemon Chess
Strossner’s
Strossner’s gets really busy during the holidays, so you need to get that order in early if you want them on your holiday table.
Fruit Pies -$20
Dutch Apple – $20
Pecan, Chocolate Pecan Bourbon – $22
Chocolate Cream, Coconut Cream Pie – $22
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
You could find everything you need to pull off a spectacular holiday meal at Swamp Rabbit Cafe! They even offer gluten-free pie crust, so that everyone can enjoy some dessert! If you haven’t tried chocolate chess, you’re missing out.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe – Fresh local ingredients and delicious! I think they usually host a pie tasting and oh man that sounds good
Kerry M.M.
Streusel Apple, Bourbon Pecan, Chocolate Chess, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Cream Pie offered in both traditional and gluten-free versions, starting at $30
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop specializes in pies, and we’ve heard only good things! Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop would be a great place to stop if you need an assortment of pies for the holiday season. 9″ pies are $35 each.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop has individual mini pies of a variety of flavors!!!
Crystal L.
The Southern Growl
The Southern Growl has Thanksgiving dessert covered with their Pecan Pie Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin loaf, and take and bake cinnamon rolls. They are also offering cheddar biscuits this year.
What’s your favorite kind of pie?
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 available to order for Thanksgiving from restaurants in Spartanburg, and Thanksgiving from restaurants in Greenville. Our 2025 lists are being updated regularly!
Have you been searching for restaurants that are a little fancier, but are kid-friendly? Greenville, SC has several that are both! If you’re looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate something special or just something a bit nicer than chicken nuggets, check out this list of the best restaurants for kids in Greenville, SC.
Dining out with kids isn’t only for intrepid parents who’ve taken their kids to dinner since birth. Parents deserve some fun and creative dining experiences that don’t involve chicken tenders! To make it a more fun and memorable experience, in addition to providing you with a few dinner suggestions (not the usual suspects), we’ve also shared some of our tips below based on our dining experiences around town.
Tips for Eating Out with Kids
Skip the kid’s menu. We have our 6 and 7-year-olds either share a main course or we order appetizers (a couple of small things in case they don’t like one of them).
Request that all the food come out at the same time instead of the kid’s meals coming out first. This will ensure that the kids will be busy while parents are enjoying their own food.
Always try to reserve a table if you can or eat early. Also, attempt to stick to your child’s routine to avoid meltdowns.
Let them do the ordering; this makes the evening more interactive.
This is your chance to teach your kids about table manners and how to behave when eating out in public. Be sure to brief them before you leave the house.
Reward their adventurous spirits with something yummy from the dessert section.
Restaurants to Dine at That Are Kid-Friendly: Greenville, SC
If you are raring to go, here are a few places to get you started. We’ve listed a range, from elegant (good for special occasions like Valentine’s Day) to casual (a nice alternative to fast food). Greenville has such a great selection of restaurants, that we hope we’ve given you some options when dining out with the whole family.
In the heart of town, this restaurant offers some of the best city views in downtown. There is no children’s menu, but their entrees are big enough to share. The restaurant is located in Camperdown Plaza, so your kids can run around the area or play in the waterfall fountain while you wait. Call ahead to reserve a table.
Best paired with a visit to Campbell’s Bridge or after a visit to a nearby state park, Restaurant 17 is a half-hour drive from downtown Greenville. It belongs to Hotel Domestique, a boutique hotel beautifully nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with sprawling views of the countryside. We love taking visitors here, to enjoy the fabulous views and their chef’s bold take on artisanal southern cuisine. If weather permits, you can request a table outside on their patio overlooking the pool.
While waiting for dinner to arrive, we usually take a stroll around their plaza which has an interesting water feature. Try to go before sunset so you can catch the amazing pink skyline. Though they don’t have a separate children’s menu, their kitchen has graciously whipped up a pasta dish for our kids. Call ahead to reserve a table.
Asian food with flair. Otto Izikaya is a sleek-looking restaurant in Greenville. A bit hidden, the place surprises with high ceilings, great lighting, and a metropolitan atmosphere. Lots of small plates to choose from and a long list of house non-raw and traditional sushi rolls. The edamame with garlic and parmesan brings a new twist to this Japanese vegetable side dish.
Some fun things that our kids like on their menu are the pork buns, fried dumplings, and chicken satay which are non-spicy and children-friendly items. If you still have room for dessert, try the fried Oreos, which has received rave reviews. Call ahead to reserve a table.
This tavern-style downtown eatery serves barbeque and southern favorites. We usually request a booth inside but there’s also a patio to enjoy if it’s a nice day. The place is usually loud and busy so one doesn’t have to be too worried about kids and their voices being too loud. For dessert, we walk a block down and have some frozen yogurt at Blueberry Frog. Call ahead to reserve a table.
23 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864-451-7490 Price: Moderate
It’s dark, cozy, and usually busy in this popular Belgian-inspired downtown restaurant. We love their Carbonade Flamande, a traditional Belgian stew, their Moules and Frites (mussels and fries), and the extensive European beer menu. With their fries, you’ll have a choice of three mayo-based dipping sauces of which I usually just order three of their truffle mayo.
The kid’s menu offers a choice of fries and either a vegetable or fruit bowl. Our kids get a kick out of their restrooms decorated with comic strips from the adventures of the junior detective Tin Tin. For dessert, we usually go to Rosa Luna next door to enjoy one of the best gelatos in town. Call ahead to reserve a table. No Reservations Required
1 N Main Street Greenville, SC | 864-451-6200 Price: Moderate
If you love delicious southern cuisine, then Tupelo Honey Cafe is the place to go! Their menu is a hit with our kids, because who doesn’t love chicken and waffles? You can dine inside or outside on the open patio. It gets pretty loud, so you do not have to worry about your kids being too loud, it’s also close to the fountains and open space at One Greenville, so if your kids need a break from the table they can run around there and you can easily see them. We recommend reservations, especially on the weekends.
116 S Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864-373-7300 Price: Moderate
The Nose Dive in Greenville is a local favorite. The atmosphere is a little louder, so you don’t have to worry if your kids fuss or have an indoor voice that’s really more appropriate for a stadium. They also have a fun kids’ menu! No reservations are required, but they are available.
241 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864-373-9233 Price: Deal
If you want a quick dinner but not the usual fast food joint, head to the downtown location of this authentic Japanese noodle shop located at NOMA Square. Great for winter weather and ready in minutes, order your own or share a bowl of hot broth served with thin slices of pork, ramen noodles, bean sprouts, and egg. My daughter loves the gyoza (fried dumplings). If you don’t feel like soup, they also serve Japanese-style curry with rice.
217 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607 930 E Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Price: Deal
Willy Taco is one of the best kid-friendly Greenville, SC restaurants! While there is no kids’ menu, you can easily order a single taco for your child or share a meal. Bonus: They have cornhole games set up outside.
This place has the BEST tacos, especially their Korean Bulgogi taco. You can sit inside or outside, the vibe is nice and cozy, and you can have dessert at Waffle Drop. Hampton Station also has a few other shops to explore, an open area for kids to run around in while you wait for food, and your kids will enjoy the quesadillas at White Duck too, so win-win.
Kids Eat Free at these Local Restaurants near Greenville, SC!
