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    Howard's Restaurant

    4.0 (64 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    bacon, eggs, and sausage
    Amy P.

    Every time I've gone here, it's always a good experience. The owner and staff are so pleasant. They don't have menus, but have plenty of options. They serve breakfast all day which I love. It gives me a diner feel that I miss coming across. Check them out if you get a chance.

    Becca P.

    Our all time favorite diner! The owner is always there, always happy to make you feel welcomed, and the food is always great! My family and I love coming and making our own orders, big or small.

    Pork chop w fried squash
    Kim T.

    Interesting first visit. Had the pork chop w fried squash and a side salad. The food was good. Did not care for the owner taking a piece of squash off of my plate w her long fingernails before I ate anything

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    Jean M.

    I've never been to such a quaint restaurant before, talk about old-timey!! No printed menu the server (often the owner) will recite the special of the day and offer suggestions too. Everything is made to order, fresh and hot. Beware, bring cash because they don't take any electronic form of payment.

    Country steak, eggs and grits
    Dorothy H.

    Absolutely love this place. The server is so funny. This is our third time visiting and we always enjoy the food and service. She does trivia with the guest. This time she asked us to name four colleges with a color in their name. When we walked in she told me to write my order down. The cook came and got the order, but they were out of country ham so she had to come back and change my husband's order. The food came quickly and everyone is welcoming and friendly. I had to take a half of star because it is very small and they aren't adhering to Covid spacing.

    Laura S.

    Great Food, Super low prices, and Nostalgic decor! The quintessential "OLD GREASY SPOON", the food was quick, greatly seasoned, well cooked. Chalk boards and posters advertised the daily specials and favorites ordered by regulars. Our waitress was friendly, informative, approachable, and entertaining. She read us the Menu in the form of a Poem. SO darn cute. So don't ask for a menu, there isn't one. The restaurant was decorated with lots of nostalgic memorabilia hanging on the walls. Pictures of Old time movie stars and entertainers. You felt like you've traveled back in time. It was definitely like eating breakfast at Grandma's house. No fuss, No frills but sure tasted good. It is a CASH ONLY BUSINESS. We ordered the Western Omelets with Home Fries it was very filling and very well cooked. I really enjoyed our ride to Moncks Corner for this meal. I highly recommend.

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    This restaurant is highly recommended. The food was good and the waitress was very entertaining and everything was fine and a great value.

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