My wife had her heart set on visiting a little town she saw on the map called Pumpkintown after our elopement. On 11/19, we were married at Pretty Place at sunrise and then headed to the Pumpkintown General Store for breakfast. She was still in her wedding dress, and the moment we walked in, the entire restaurant stood and cheered. The owner came over, introduced himself, offered the kindest congratulations, and even surprised us by covering our meal. The staff was incredible, the food was delicious, and we were welcomed with the kind of hospitality you'd expect from family, not strangers. It was an unforgettable part of our wedding day, and we're already planning to return. We can recommend this place enough. read more

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Definitely don't order the fish! The menu says 8-10oz of fish and what is served is about 2 oz. And it didn't have any flavor. We had to eat again when we got home. read more

We went here on a Saturday morning out of curiosity and were pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in. They only serve breakfast until 11, and then their lunch menu until closing. We ordered a classic bacon cheeseburger and a regular bacon hamburger. We really liked how fresh the ingredients were, especially how large and juicy the meat patty was. The original fries were okay, but the curly fries were really delicious and extra crispy. The slaw was good, but not an item I would order again. All the condiments were topped off and readily available at every table. We really liked the feel of the restaurant and the rustic vibe that it has, it was very cozy in a cold winter day. Caution- we did see people walk in close to 2pm- they were allowed to order but they were told that they stop taking orders around 1:45 fyi. Will re-visit if I am in the area again and plan on going hungry to try their double bacon cheeseburger! read more

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A true hidden treasure! The staff was super friendly, the food was delicious (club sandwich, grilled chicken club, fries and slaw)! My only complaint was a pretty gross bathroom, otherwise it would have be a 6-star place! read more

Like stepping back in time! Great classic foods, great prices, and the nicest staff! The owner Bill is a local legend and always worth a chat! Place packs out Saturday mornings ! read more

Pumpkintown General Store - a plate of food - Cafes Near Me - Pickens, South Carolina

Glad I stopped here! Don't be fooled by the looks as you drive by. This place has amazing character and great food at extremely affordable prices. The service is quick and friendly. Will definitely go back! read more

About as small town country as it gets. Good basic home cooking in a really old repurposed building. One of those places where the locals hang out and the staff seems to know most of the customers. Fun place to grab lunch if you're not looking for something fancy. read more

The service was not good . Sat down , never got a menu had to get it ourselves . Had to get waitress attention to take our order . Had to ask for our drinks after we had ordered . Never came around to fill up our drinks . Sandwich was good, fries were not cooked all the way . read more

Service, food and setting is great. very homey environment, would definitely push others to give it a try if your considering it

Busy but low key/kitschy. Food is super good. Flat top griddle. Do yourself a favor & get the cheeseburger w/beer battered onion rings. Super good. Everything is cooked to order. Sodas come from the cooler. read more

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This is one of the closest restaurants to Table Rock State Park, just on the other side of a small mountain. We were in the mood for a burger, and saw this place had some great reviews and it didn't disappoint! We got a couple of burgers, chicken fingers, fries and onion rings to-go. When we went in to pick it up, it was super busy and looked like a great small-town atmosphere. On the outside, looks like an old convenience store that acquired a restaurant. Excellent place to eat while camping at Table Rock, or just passing through. Highly recommended. read more

Best hometown cooking around. Friendly staff, great prices, and lots of choices. Awesome cheeseburgers, chili dogs, and fries. The country decor and love the seating at the at the counter. Also been here many times for breakfast! All amazing. Love this place! read more

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Saw the sign advertising Latte's so we decided to stop; and so glad we did. Such an eclectic and cozy place. Friendly service and the cappuccino and lattes we had were fresh and delicious. I hope to go back again to try a lunch menu item. I hear the soups and sandwiches are good, too! read more

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The food and service was great the best cheese burger and hamburger steak around and the breakfast is great too I would recommend too any one very quant and antique old restaurant read more

Don't like how they scraped my pork on a bun table side in front of me. Disgusting. Would never recommend.

I saw another review, calling this place a hole in the wall, meaning it as a compliment, and I completely agree. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but comfy seating, the staff is friendly, and the food is very good. If you're trying to decide between hashbrowns and home fries, I've had both and I recommend you go with the home fries. The hash browns are good, But the home fries are amazing, and a very generous portion. And if you like bologna, get the bologna egg and cheese biscuit. Wow! read more

We enjoyed our time at the general store , we felt welcomed by the locals and the food was great. My husband felt right at home , nothing fancy. He had the fish and I had burger we were both pleased. We were treated well by all the servers as well .We found this brought back childhood memories and we will return. read more

Look, if you are looking for fine dining, go elsewhere. If you are looking for good chow at great prices with friendly folks, this is the spot. Think of it as a Pumpkintown version of the TV show Cheers. You won't meet a stranger here. Bill the owner is likely to stop by the table and welcome you personally. Wade is awesome and has become like family to us. Emily and the ladies are all great. read more

Always wanted to stop in but it's usually packed- I was lucky today! It was pretty busy even though it wasn't lunch time- had to wait a few minutes for the waiter to come over, but that's normal- it was busy. My husband ordered a hamburger plate- he said it was good. I ordered a Club plate- it was delicious! Big thick slices of tomato, ham, bacon and turkey. The cole slaw was very flavorful also. Cannot wait to try breakfast one day. read more

If you are wanting a homemade, hand patted hamburger patty, then this little country restaurant is for you. Be sure you are not in a hurry, since the server takes his time and there is no rush to get the food out. But the food is worth the wait. They have a mixture of chairs, tables, and booths to sit in, with a few bar stools at the counter to watch them cook. Everything is reasonable and simple, but full of flavor. If you are eating with someone else, place an order of half and half French fries and onion rings to split. The burgers are a meal in themselves, and I almost couldn't finish mine! I went with the chili cheeseburger, and my mom ordered the regular cheeseburger. We only got mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, and onions on them, but that was all we needed! You pick your own soda from the fridges, so I went with my favorite Cheerwine in a bottle. I love little places like this and will be back to visit. read more

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This is a true local pit stop for breakfast or lunch. We're new to the area but have been having breakfast here with neighbors on a regular basis. The staff is friendly and keeps the coffee cups full. The food is simple, tasty breakfast fare from omelets to pancakes. You can tell it's a good stop. Because the locals gather here. read more

If you're in Pumpkintown you need to stop by the General Store and order just about anything on the menu. The people are phenomenal. The service is wonderful. The food is wonderful! read more

They have take-out only BBQ, coffee, and ice cream. Bathrooms are closed, there is a Port-a-potty in the parking lot of you are desperate.

Where else can you get a whole bowl of grits made with cream and swimming in real butter. Delightful breakfast/lunch place in a converted gas station. Owner is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. I've heard the hamburgers are fabulous. read more

Pumpkintown General Store - Cafes Near Me - Pickens, South Carolina

Excellent place to stop and eat. The cheeseburger was excellent--the real handmade patty kind. Country general store atmosphere gives it a cool vibe. Really clean. read more

We were looking for a hole in the wall, mom and pop restaurant. Jackpot !!. What Great find. Down home atmosphere with a buffalo head mounted on the wall. This place yells history. It's a great little greasy spoon with great prices. I'm the seventh to review it ? Wow, you can tell very few people on Yelp come out this far. But, it's well worth the drive. The burger was an awesone 1/3 lb burger at least and the fries spilling over the plate. All for $575. You just can't get any better burgers. Plus, we got great service. The owner even came by to ask us how we liked our food. We enjoyed having a nice conversation with him as well. We will make an effort to come back. read more

Delicious little local place. Not much to look at but the food is great. Awesome prices.

AmaIng place! Come here every time I come into town! Very cheap place and great food. Staff is always nice.

The best breakfast around. Friendly staff and very neat place. Lots of old timey things hanging around with a few groceries for those close needing things without traveling to another town. Good prices. read more

great food all the time home Town food great service and great people if you're ever in the pumpkin town area please stop here

Needed a place near Table Rock St. Park for an occasional meal out, and there sure aren't many. We tried this place because I always prefer local eateries over chain establishments, plus it was recommended by a park employee as always looking crowded at meal time -- good sign. We loved it there. Cannot beat the old-time, country atmosphere of a general store that truly takes you back in time. But know that the restaurant section is clean as can be, as is the bathroom. Our breakfast was great with nice-sized servings, & our waiter was very attentive & nice. Really glad to know we have a really good alternative to campfire cooking! Look forward to next time. read more

Great food, great service, love the environment, and love the prices. We ate breakfast there this morning. I especially liked their biscuits and I like that the grits are already buttered and salted when they're served. They're lightly buttered/salted, but they're edible and taste good from the start, which is more than can be said for most restaurant grits these days. All in all, I would eat there again and have already referred them to a family member. read more