First Watch

Excellent place to eat! The menu is HUGE! (If you can't find something you like on this menu, then…read moreI'm at a loss as what to say.) Be sure you try the potato croquettes as they are absolutely delicious! Decades ago you used to see croquettes of various kinds on Diner menus, but no more. Thankfully they have them here! The service is great. The food is prepared quickly and brought out hot. Ever since I discovered this place I can't eat there enough. Oh, don't forget to look over and try their daily specials (posted on the board as you come in the front doors). Their take on meatloaf is amazing!

I have reviewed this restaurant every time we visit family which is about once a year. I still find…read moretheir food delicious and the servers are just so nice. The biscuits were soft, fluffy and warm. My over easy eggs were perft and my thick slice of ham was grilled. The waffle was hot and fresh and the grits were tasty. It's always so clean and comfy inside.

Blueberry pancakes...no thank you

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Sully's Steamers

4.3(18 reviews)

2.2 mi

I present the Cheddar Jalapeño Turkey Meat Chimney!!! Wow, this is good!! Turkey instead of…read moresausage, just because. I got the matching Jalapeño Cheddar bagel, jalapeño cream cheese. I also took a dozen bagel and 1.5hrs back home. The workers were great to chat with and the restaurant was clean for a future meeting space to do business! I also had the hot coffee!

The food was okay. Workers friendly. Plenty seating inside. I love the location of this Sully's.read more

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

3.1(43 reviews)

0.6 mi

OMG Folks this is Hands Down the Best Breakfast Restaurant in Simpsonville!!! They have the Best…read moreFood and Staff in the area. If they tell you Something take it to the Bank. Food and Drinks are always served well and to your satisfaction. Now they can get a little busy so call ahead to put your Name on the list. The Waiters always try to ensure You are Happy with Your Meals. Yes, Stop by and See for Yoursef.

So I went to Another Broken Egg Cafe and waited to be seated. And I waited. And I waited some…read moremore. Finally after being ignored I just left.

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Eggs Up Grill

4.2(61 reviews)

2.6 mi

I really enjoyed breakfast here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the Waffle In The Hen House…read moredish was prepared just right. The service felt warm, friendly, and efficient, which made everything run smoothly without ever feeling rushed. I also loved the cozy, relaxed atmosphere; it felt like the perfect place to ease into the day.

There are several eggs up in the area. The parking lot was small and crowded. Food is tasty. We got…read morethe pancakes for kids and I ordered a breakfast burrito. Service is friendly. Ambiance is casual. My kids enjoyed seeing the k pop characters

Neat interior

So Good

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Front of establishment.

IHOP

2.0(94 reviews)

0.6 mi

This place is always good and I always feel welcome going there. I prefer to get pancakes and…read morethey're always delicious. The welcoming atmosphere is great too.

Daughter and I Waited 20 minutes in lobby only 17 customers seated and 3-4 waitresses no hostess or…read morecashier witnessed 5 customers get up and leave waited on cashier didn't happen we left also never seated

Table piled with dirty plates, glasses, etc.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

3.0(81 reviews)

0.7 mi

Well Folks I am Happy to Post that this Location has Improved since my last few Visits!!!! Indeed,…read moreseems like Old Times are back and the Food and Service are greatly Improved. Now as You know I have always loved my Breakfast, but when you forget to add the gravy Come on Man!!!! This trip was actually the Best I have experienced in two years. Our Waiter Finn was on it from Start to Finish. The Food came out fast and delicious. If you haven't been there for a while, please stop by and see for yourself.

Wow has this location fallen off, counted as many as 5 people at the greeting station but know one…read morecleaning tables. Food took much longer than other locations. Server was either VERY new and untrained or simply didn't care. Zero management presence, maybe he or she was cooking but know where to be found on the floor

Store

Grilled Chicken Tenders Rice Steamed Broccoli

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Waffle House - Grandview Dr

3.4(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

We had a great time at waffle House in Simpsonville. I ordered the senior breakfast of eggs,…read morehashbrowns, and toast. My husband ordered the same with side of bacon, and our friends ordered grits, waffles, bacon, and more. This is really good food served nice and hot by a great wait staff. Our booth was comfortable and clean, and the only drawback was the jukebox playing, which is too loud for the old folks. We highly recommend Waffle House!

The Waffle House on Grandview Dr in Simpsonville SC has been my go to place for nearly 30 yrs. The…read morefood quality is fine and consistent. The servers are hardworking and always friendly and are one of the main reasons I go to WH. Recently one of the servers with Nearly 30 yrs there was put on suspension by one of the young supervisors. The waitress is excellent. I have no idea why the supervisor suspended her but I suspect it was personal conflict. I have seen these young supervisors strut around and dictate to employees. With the recent price increases at WH and employees that are like family being driven off , we will just go to the many other options to eat in Simpsonville. Sad!

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Maverick Biscuit

4.0(66 reviews)

6.3 mi

Great service, but my breakfast arrived at the table slightly lukewarm and maybe on the cool side…read more Biscuit was dry which may be from a bad day for the chef or an overall faulty recipe. Not likely to return but maybe your experience will be better than mine.

Stopped in again while on a trip. Had the lumberjack this time with bacon, eggs over easy and…read moresausage gravy. Food came out quickly and looked great. Everything eas delicious. Service was great.

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Old Europe Desserts

4.1(18 reviews)

6.4 mi

A little European escape... just 2 hours from Atlanta If…read moreyou're looking for something different without hopping on a flight, check out Old Europe Coffee and Desserts inside BridgeWay Station. The entire area is designed like a small European village stone buildings, archways, towers... it honestly doesn't feel like South Carolina. What stood out The dessert case alone will stop you in your tracks. They had: cakes, cheesecakes, and eclairs macarons, cookies, biscotti croissants, scones, and pastries breakfast sandwiches + quiche It's the kind of place where you go in for coffee and end up wanting a full spread. Drinks + pricing Full coffee menu with everything you'd expect: espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew, chai, plus some fun seasonal drinks like chocolate strawberry and s'mores-inspired options. Prices felt fair for a specialty coffee shop, not overdone. The vibe This is what makes it worth the trip. It's not just a coffee shop -- it's an experience: great for a date solo coffee run content/photos or just walking around with a drink You can grab your coffee and actually enjoy the space instead of rushing out. Worth the drive? From Atlanta, it's about 2 hours so I'd treat it as a day trip or add-on stop, not just a quick coffee run. But if you like: unique spots good desserts aesthetic environments ...it's definitely worth checking out.

The only bakery cafe kind of place in this locality and had to say it was nothing like the reviews…read moreactually described it as. THE FOOD: We did try their Chocolate truffle cake and hot chocolate. Was initially confused between Tiramisu and Chocolate truffle cake and the staff there suggested to take the Chocolate truffle cake. It was not good at all. To be honest it looked like it was taken straight out of the refrigerator after storing it for the whole week. Very disappointing. Even the tiramisu looked like that. Seemed old and not so fresh. The cake was bland and there's not flavor in anything. Definitely my taste buds were in good shape that day! The hot chocolate was kind of okay. Nothing special about it either. Not sure what's so European about that either. They did have a good collection of macaroons but cake options were limited and slightly over priced IMO for the quantity and quality. AMBIENCE & SERVICE: The bakery tries to be rustic and is kind of decently lit. It's actually very cramped and all the tables & chairs were not arranged as we walked in on one side. The other side had a lot of tables overlapping and no place to walk into even if you found a place. They then started to arrange the tables and chairs on the other side probably after 6 PM in the evening. Not sure what's stopped them from arranging it earlier? Didn't see any cleaning going on either. The staff there seem good but look a lot careless or disinterested or out of touch with the work. Paper towels/ napkins were hard to find and when asked for they just hand over one sheet/ slice of paper napkin. Like really for a table of 3? I would try not visit this place as the quality is very average in terms of food and ambience. BOTTOMLINE: A sub standard bakery cafe with decent options and variety serving bland 3-4 days old cakes that doesn't have to be this pricey within a cramped space and a lackluster service. Nothing against anyone, just was super disappointed with a basic "not fresh" cake. MY PICKS FOR YOU: Avoid if possible!

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Farm Fresh Fast SVL

4.2(62 reviews)

2.3 mi

Where Farm to Table meets Culinary Artist where the restaurant features the experience of world…read moreclass dining in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. The service offers a chance to chat with the Culinary Artist and Owner himself as this gives the opportunity to feel like dining in a Michelin star restaurant and truly appreciate the hospitality of the service and great food. I can't recommend this place enough. This is the best restaurant for those who eat clean and healthy; while also having plenty of options for those who are looking for farm to table meals with meat and vegan options. Best place for a variety of entrees, sandwiches, burgers, etc.

It's everything it's name says it is! Burger cooked…read moreperfectly and so flavorful- mostly FrESh! Salad with chicken and apples was outstanding - ingredients complimented one another, and greens were FRESH! Nice day to enjoy the outdoor seating with our pup in tow. Building housing the restroom has incredible ambience and sweet historical story and vintage pieces on display.

Bison Burger

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Michael M.

4 years ago

Had to leave before ordering because a large party decides to stand up, do a yelling birthday cheer and clapping like we are at a pep rally, not once, but 3 times and no one walked over to ask them to stop. Who knows how many times they did it before we got there!! The place echos to begin with, so the yelling cheers were deafening. The owner, Ray Charles, was there and evidently doesn't have a problem with his business being taken over by disrespectful patrons. If you can't go over to a group to ask them to please keep it down for the respect of the REST OF THE GUESTS, then you deserve to lose business. Try Eggs Up Grill, or Stella's nearby instead. read more

Sammy m.

3 years ago

Can I say one thing? The service is top notch and the food is exceptional. The chefs do an awesome job! I went in there to have a business lunch and impress my boss. I really appreciated the top notch service Jacob gave us. Thank you everyone for helping me make a good impression. I'll be back! read more

Debrah K.

3 years ago

Delicious food! My girlfriend and I really like it there. The atmosphere is delightful and the service is great. Jacob waited on us both times and he's so nice and attentive! It is our favorite place for brunch. Jacob recommended the beet drink and I agree it's so good. read more

Randy W.

7 years ago

Do not just walk in to this place, you need to sign in on line. If you don't you'll never get seated. Walk in's must wait. It is not first come first serve. Still waiting for over an hour and still have 7 tables before us????? Only 1 1/2 hour wait read more

Danelle B.

6 years ago

We tried this restaurant for the first time today. One of the best experiences at a restaurant that we've had in a long time! The staff was super friendly, great service, and the food was amazing! The atmosphere was really nice in there too. read more

Ariail L.

4 years ago

Do yourself a favor and go here. I know it's a chain. I know what you're thinking. But go here anyway and get yourself the best pancake you'll ever have. Then when you go into another city and see a First Watch, go there too. read more

Meghann M.

7 years ago

Food is absolutely delicious! We have now been twice. It is worth the wait when you arrive. Each item has been fresh and tasty. I keep wanting to get the same thing but also want to try new things. Great find! read more

Joanne K.

6 years ago

I'm so glad they finally built one of these by me. The kids love the giant pancake and fresh orange juice. Great place for the family!

Jasmine S.

3 years ago

Ambiance is cool. You should make a reservation over the weekend as its a bit crowded. Food was fantastic and so was the service. read more

Laura B.

5 years ago

Love their food! We have never had a bad meal here! I like the variety and the food tastes fresh!

James F.

4 years ago

Service, food and atmosphere were good. I would definitely go back for breakfast with wifey.

Kelly B.

3 years ago

Met a friend there for breakfast, and the food was excellent and so was the service.

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