When at Clemson, stop by 55 Exchange for ice cream and take home some bleu cheese. It's a Clemson…read moretradition. I do miss the days where the ice cream was in the cattle barn but the flavor is still oh so good. Just know they do have special hours on gameday so that the employees can enjoy the games.

We learned about this place as my fiancé had a lovely conversation with someone in the plane that…read moregave us a whole list of places to explore and he said we MUST try Clemson ice cream. I'm so happy we did and so are the kids. I love the concept of students being involved with this ice cream shop and having fun twists on the flavors. Service was great and friendly! You immediately smell the sweetness and waffle cones. I loved my ice cream and the kids loved their strawberry flavor and cookies and cream flavor. Parking definitely was very tricky to get to this place but so worth it.

I tend to avoid chain coffee places like Starbucks whenever I can and look for local. Summer moon…read morewas it. It was fairly busy and they have seats along the windows where all of the college kids were plugged in doing their homework. When I was in college I went to a library for that lol. They have a decent selection of pastries and handhelds but not a lot but you really don't need a lot because you're there for the coffee anyway. My daughter got a chai latte and I got the mocha Moon and you can tell them how much of the pre-made kind of looks like chocolate milk Moon mixes in. I really enjoyed this coffee so much I went back a second day because there's not a pile of chocolate at the bottom because it's already mixed in. It's almost like and I could be wrong that they steam and froth chocolate milk for you which totally works for me! The coffee was a good strength and a good value as well. The girls working there were so sweet and nice. I hope to be back very very soon!

Perfect refreshment for a warmer than experience extend game day visit. I ordered my iced coffee…read morewith the suggested/most popular half sweetness and it was perfect. More sweetener would have definitely been overwhelming. I purchased a bag of beans to go and also enjoyed a ham and cheese hand pie and pumpkin scone. The hand pie, although asked to be heated only slightly for my 2 year old child came out with actually boiling cheese. I'm so glad I decided to break it in half for her, it gave me a blister! This really needs to be looked at but once the hand pie cooled down it was seriously soooo good. It's an adorable, trendy upgrade from the subway that used to be here.

Kite Hill is exactly what Clemson needed! The location in Patrick Square is perfect--great outdoor…read morespace and a really relaxing vibe whether you're there for a date night or hanging out with the family. The beer list is impressive with 16 taps; I love that they have a mix of everything from crisp lagers to really creative sours and IPAs. But honestly, do not sleep on the food. It's way better than standard brewery snacks. The Giant Soft Pretzel with pimento cheese is a must-order, and the sandwiches (especially the Pimento Club) are legit. We also love that it's family-friendly without feeling like a playground. Great staff, great brews, and great food. Highly recommend!

Hidden gem. Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Board games, AC and good brews. They also have a…read moresmall menu of sandwiches and snacks to order from. Great laid back spot to ride solo, get laptop work done, meet a friend, or bring the whole family.

I went twice, breakfast time and lunch. My husband and son were playing good so we met there for…read morelunch. Breakfast was fine - I only had a coffee and a side of fruit. I don't have a picture of the fruit but it was in what normally would hold a bit of slaw so really small. I was not a fan of the choice with fake creamers- I prefer real milk. Lunch, however was great. We ate at the bar, super friendly bubbly staff, food was really good. So overall I give a 4 (in its category). They haven't been open that long. The new facilities are gorgeous and spacious.

Food is good and service is too. Great place for a quick lunch! Indoor outdoor provides great view…read moreof lake hartwell and golf course.