One of the best places to go for lunch! The service is super quick and the food is plenty filling. I always get the Cesar salad with chicken and it's the best I've had. read more

Pizza are great. Service has its ups and downs but that happens everywhere. Tables are set up so you have a little bit of privacy to talk during dinner. read more

After continuing to eat at Summa Joe's for another year or so, I wanted to update my review. I want to start by saying that the food is still absolutely fantastic and that the staff is as well. On that front, our experiences are always great. Ok, so the reason I'm bringing my original 5 star review down to 3 stars... It is unbelievably loud in the restaurant. If you go at a crowded time, you basically have to yell across the table at each other to have a conversation. The building has tile floor, brick walls, and a pressed tin ceiling. I highly suggest that the owners consider replacing the square "panty hose" art pieces with noise absorbing foam. Also, there is a cubby area above the door at the front of the building, line that whole area with foam. So this cracked me up, but this was my actual conversation with the hostess after we finished eating the other night: Hostess: "How was everything?" Me: "It was good other than how loud it is in here. Have you ever considered putting up noise cancelling foam?" Hostess: "Huh?" (she couldn't hear me) Me: "Exactly." read more

Great local shrimp and grits... Fresh and good service. Nice place to eat, have a drink and hang around in Anderson Downtown... will come again read more

Summa Joes - New American Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

We quickly looked on Yelp for a restaurant suggestion on a Fri night after a popular chain steakhouse had an hour wait. Decided on Summa Joes, and the overwhelmingly positive reviews were right on! We started out with broccoli cheddar soup (yum!), and we both had the American pizza for our main entree. One of the best pizzas we've had in a long time! However, the REAL star of the show was the coconut cake. We split a piece, and we were both in heaven! Soooo good! Downtown Anderson has some great restaurants, and this is right up with them! read more

What a Unique menu they have. Everything from Pizza, to a Greek Lamb Chop Plate... several seafood dishes, Shrimp and Grits, Scallop Provença, Shrimp & Scallop Seafood Pasta... The more sophisticated dishes are in the $18 to $19 range...you can have a 10 inch pizza for $7. I was impressed with the quality of the ingredients. I had a Blue Cheese Wedge salad that was no different from anything I could buy for three times the price. My Shrimp and Grits were quite tasty. Based on my sample of one, the servings are large so you are getting some food for your money. Service was great, not intrusive, but attentive. There were a lot of staff in this place. I'm always pleased when the staff to patrons ratio is 1 to 4... It's a winner in my mind. Perhaps a "GO-TO" local restaurant that you would return to often and bring friends, etc. My only warning... the place seems to strive for a very relaxed atmosphere, and I see why, with the wide range of the menu, you cannot go for high end ambiance and pull off this unique wide range of dinner choices... I think that they have undershot and as a result have an underwhelming experience. My advice would be to spend some money and upgrade to a slightly higher level. Oh, we had a peach and blueberry cobbler a-la-mode that was cooked in a small dish to perfection... read more

It's been a while since I've been to Summa Joe's so I'll just try to keep it short with the highlights that I remembered from eating here. -I tried the New England Clam Chowder since some reviews recommended it. It was not so good on the night I went. :( The chowder was watery and it had nothing much in it except for a few little scraps of what I think were supposed to be clams. It also had a sour taste that I've never had in any NECC before. -Roasted Lamb Lollipops. Amazing. I wish there was more. -Shrimp & Scallop Pasta. That was good too. The scallops were seared so nice. The pasta even tasted great the next day -Pork Steak with Pear Chutney: the night's special. The date got this, and he said it was good, though the pear chutney ended up making his meal too sweet towards the end. I remember having a bite and it was not dry and quite interesting. A little on the pricey side for the items, though it was a mostly good experience. read more

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Really enjoyed it. Good food, great service, off the beaten path in a town full of chains. We both had a pizza and shared. Greek and the chicken florentine. Didn't disappoint. We thought they'd be too small to be filling, we were wrong. The restaurant is in an old downtown building, so it's small and old. There is outside seating, but if it rains ( as it did when we went) they put you on the waiting list for an inside table while everyone huddles inside. But that didn't bother us. You can't help things like that. A wait develops quickly, even on a weeknight, so you may want to go a bit earlier. read more

This was my first time at Summajoe's, but I can say without further ado that it will not be my last. How many times have I driven past this downtown treasure, vowing to "get there tomorrow night," only to end up somewhere in Greenville or Clemson. Love the atmosphere, although if they took a notion to do so, they could make it REALLY eclectic with a little more effort...not a criticism, just an observation. I had the Reuben with potato salad as a side. The Reuben was excellent - clearly a "homemade" sandwich -- and the potato salad was delicious and unique. The only thing that could have improved it would have been to use Duke's mayo...and with their commitment to using local products, I am a bit surprised that they don't use Duke's (made in Greenville, SC since its beginning over a century ago) Of course, the salad dressing they use may also be local, I don't know. My dinner partner had the veggie pizza and reported that it was exceptional, different than any you will find elsewhere. A big bite on my part confirms that assessment. A word about the Coca-Cola...it was average. Not bad, not great. When I order a coke at a restaurant, I want it to make my eyes water. This didn't do it for me. And frankly, it is not common to find a restaurant that serves coke that will...I don't know WHY, but it is not that common. Still, I managed to suffer through four refills, so it was drinkable. And a word about the desserts...I read the reviews about how great the desserts are and so I gave one of them a shot. I got a piece of Orange Blossum ? Cake to go. I ended up having some of it the next morning, and while it was good, it was certainly nothing special. In fact, as luck would have it, my daughter had baked an orange creme cake (box cake) the night before, and quite frankly, I couldn't tell the difference in the two. Perhaps I chose the wrong dessert. I will try something else next time. Overall, I loved the place, the wait staff, the food, the feel...all of it. If you haven't been, ya gotta GO! read more

Summa Joes - On the wall... - New American Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

The pizza at Summa Joes is awesome. When we want good pizza that's our place to go.

Had lunch there on 2/23/2021 it was awful..we had chicken piccata the chicken was pan fried and burnt had whole jar of capers on it witch made it awful...pasta had no taste..the wedge blue cheese salad had the yellow bitter core for the wedge was very bitter and huge chunks a of blue cheese...told waitress she said well I tell the cook they are training him...then I heard her when she got back there and waitress ask her what was wrong she replied I don't know & don't care.... Wrong because I want eat there again .and will let everyone know how we were treated..and food was not wearable ate very little of it as we were starved...but will not suggest eating there if I was u.... read more

I ordered the Italian Stallion to go with a side of potato salad. The sandwich was full of delicious meat. The flavor was amazing with the pepper and the mustard. The crispness of the baguette was great giving the sandwich some crunch. This place is on the Main Street and within walking distance to other restaurants, but I wouldn't go anywhere else if I was you. The restaurant is small and fills up quickly. I visited at 6:30 and there was already a wait. I highly suggest stopping and giving them a try! read more

Summa Joes - Italian Stallion - New American Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Very friendly staff & impressive creative cuisine. We eat often & have NEVER had anything we didn't truly love. They offer great features & specials and have a great beer & wine selection. SJ has a real passion for fresh ingredients and culinary art & it shines through in their creations. read more

Super unhappy with what has been a favorite. Hostess took our name and number and said the wait would be about 45 minutes. At about 40 minutes went back to check how much longer and was told she tried calling, got no answer, gave away our table but she would put us back on the waitlist...AT THE BOTTOM. Call history should no call which I showed the hostess. Very unapologetic and very unkind. Won't be going back. read more

Three words: Chicken Florentine Pizza. This place is an Anderson institution. You can tell that others agree because it is always packed full of people. The good thing is, the wait is never very long if there is even a wait at all. I was told to order their Chicken Florentine Pizza a year or so ago when I first decided to try Summa Joe's, and I seriously struggle to stray away from it because that pizza is so incredible. I wouldn't normally seek out this kind of pizza on a menu but Summa Joe's has nailed it by sprinkling some delicious fairy crack on it that makes you come back for more. I am sure that other menu items are fabulous as well, but they do such a great job on this pizza that I must have it each time. It makes me feel like Gollum with the Precious. Not to mention their drinks are nicely priced, and they even offer 1/2 off bottles of wine on Saturdays, which in my opinion is unheard of in most places. Summa Joe's also has a nice draft beer selection at all times, with a nice local rotation. If you are ever visiting the area, and choose NOT to go to Summa Joe's, you are doing yourself a huge disservice! It is casual and very family friendly, so bring the kids! read more

Tonight I tried the Margarita pizza; it was pretty tasteless. I added cheese, peppers and oregano to no avail. Lots of people there who seem to like the food but not spicy enough if at all. Just not my kind of place. read more

Wow, how experiences can vary! I've been here a few times before and I would rate it four to five stars, but tonight was a two star experience. I did not realize that Wednesday was kids night and pizzas were free. I mistakenly ordered a pizza and it took an exceedingly long amount of time to get. My cup also ran dry while waiting. I was actually sitting there while waiting on my pizza regretting not ordering from Domino's. I may up my review after a couple more visits, but all I can say is the place is average for now based on the aggregate of my visits. read more

In town due to Irma evacuation. Had wonderful food. Great beet salad and bread with olive oil and tapenade. Yum. Husband had pizza that was handmade. Great service. Would go again. read more

One of our favs! Greek Chicken Salad, Chicken Piccatta, Margherita Pizza all good!! Great food for a fair price! Cannot go wrong choosing this place! read more

I'm a fan of summa joes. Okay. So I've only been there once. So far. But to know sj is to love sj. As far as lunch goes this is a pizza or sandwich shop. I had pizza -the white pizza- it was great. The crust is chewy crunchy and just fantastic. Price is in line with location. Atmosphere is casual and cool. read more

The best pizzas ever!!!!! It's a great place to visit on a summer night when you can sit outside and enjoy the downtown. Please try it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

I want to like Summajoe's. The owner is a nice guy. It has a truly one-of-a-kind menu. It's placed in downtown Anderson. But the sad truth is that they've missed the mark in being the best they can be. The indoor ambience needs a little work, but is good nonetheless. Also, on Thursday nights they feature decent live music, which would be nice if it wasn't so deafeningly loud that you can't even hold a conversation with the people at your table. There's also Beer Bingo on Tuesdays. Thanks but no thanks. With all-too-loud live music on Thursdays, and Beer Bingo on Tuesdays, I'd encourage eating outside and enjoy the fresh air and cool breeze. Summa Joe's has a unique menu. Be bold when choosing. But be prepared to pay a pretty penny if you want the really unique stuff. The food is good, but the price is a little too high for portions that are too small if you want to get anything above a pizza or sandwich. And it takes a long time for your food to come. But once the food does come, it's worth all the noise and the waiting. I want to like Summa Joe's, I really do, but I gotta be honest and say that Summa Joe's is not nearly as truly GREAT as it has the potential to be. read more

First time in Anderson. I ate here tonight. I'm gonna eat here tomorrow. I may very well eat here again on Thursday before I leave town. I'm from Charleston. This place would be a success there but I'd hope they set up in North Charleston instead because they have that vibe. Regardless, I wish they were closer to home. Eat here if you are in the Anderson area. read more

Summa Joes - Baked clams with linguine and cream sauce special. Outstanding dish in a really cool place. Eat here if in the area. - New American Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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Stopped in to try something new. The hostess was so rude I had to leave. Will never go back.

Visited Summa Joe's for a late night dinner on a Wednesday. After travelling by strip mall after strip mall, I was wondering what I was in for but, holy cow, the town of Anderson is charming. What a nice surprise. We sat outside and ordered the antipasto plate, the Beatles pizza and the scallops/shrimp pasta w/lobster sauce. Meh, good, yay! The antipasto plate was slices of meat rolled up, slices of cheese laid out, olives and pickled veggies over lettuce. The ingredients were obviously used in other dishes rather than chosen as the best selection for an antipasto platter. Even if then had been cut differently, it would've help. It was just okay. My son ordered the Beatles pizza. He liked it a lot. I liked the crust but thought the topping a bit bland. The scallop & shrimp pasta w/the lobster sauce was very, very good. Clearly it was fresh and nothing overpowered anything else. It wasn't too fishy, which was nice and the pasta was cooked well. Finally, the service was fantastic. I recommend you go. read more

The night we went, the A/C wasn't working very well. The place was crazy busy, and the temperature had to be close to 80 degrees inside. We were seated really close to the open kitchen, so I got to watch the food prep. They do seem to make everything from scratch. I watched pizzas and pasta dishes being prepared. Because they were so busy, it took a long time for our meal to arrive. By then, I was a bit queasy from the heat and my hunger. I couldn't eat, but I did taste the food, which was pretty good. Nothing to write home about, but not bad either. read more

Although this may be an "Anderson favorite," it's somewhat overrated. The pizzas are good, not great. In my opinion the Chicken Florentine is the best option, and I will say that this pizza is GREAT! The other menu options are so-so and nothing really stands out. On top of that, for whatever reason their tap water always tastes funny. So make sure you just get beer, wine, or a soda to drink. The atmosphere is fairly confusing too. When you walk in, it's hard to tell if this is an adult-dining experience, a wannabe diner, or a kids play place. That may seem harsh, but it's kind of true. I think a little bit of thoughtfulness and planning could really turn the interior around and make it feel totally different. I will say a couple of really AWESOME things they do are free pizzas for kids on Wednesdays (I mean, who doesn't love feeding their kids for free?!?). And during the spring/summer they have live music on Thursday nights. That's always fun and definitely adds to the ambiance. read more

The best desserts in the world! OH MY! The coconut cake is light, tender, and moist with the most wonderful REAL frosting made fresh by the cook! Food is very good, made with fresh, local produce. Service is excellent. Hours are limited so check before you go. This is a wonderful restaurant with great food and great staff! read more

One of the best in Anderson, my favorite is the black beans with Chicken, but can't ever go wrong with the Eye of the Tiger. One of my favorites in town read more

Our favorite place to go in Anderson for pizza!!! The cheech & Chong has become the go-to pick for the kids. It's fun for them to see what's thrown on there each time since that pizza is always different but somehow always amazing! They also love the pb&j kid's pizza! My husband's favorite is the horseradish beef pizza. I love them all! They also have amazing entrees & appetizers! You must try the 3 dip appetizer & also the scallops! Their food is locally sourced! Also try their breakfast location next door, Mr Rivers breakfast joint! You won't be disappointed! read more

It's super noisy in there. Sound absorbing panels are easy to make and would help tremendously. The pasta d great but simple sauces are just OK. read more

Bubblin' bruschetta--awesome. New England Clam Chowder--sooooo good. Excellent flavor. Beers--nice selection. Service--good quality. Friendly people who took care of us. Would def recommend. Check it out. read more

10 inch pizza's here, really enough for two, add a salad if really hungry. I had the horseradish beef pizza and it had a lot of good flavors. Like the crust, not too thick and sorta crunchy. Didn't have the pasta and it looked good. Everyone seemed to be getting a pasta & scallop dish. Need to work on their beer selection, mostly bottle beers, several drafts and a few craft beers I've never heard of. Could not sample the drafts or crafts so you could wind up with a funky beer to look at. Could also keep their bottles colder. read more

I eat here constantly (at least once a week) because it is right down the road from my office. Tons of options for lunch, some of my favorites being the Greek Chicken Wrap, the Godfather sandwich, and their AMAZING clam chowder. About $8 will get you an entree, side, and drink for lunch. The specials are always delicious so don't feel nervous to try them- I've never had anything that wasn't crazy good here. Overall, great local restaurant with dedication to local farms and fresh ingredients. I honestly cannot compliment this place enough. read more

Yep. 5 stars. This restaurant isn't the nicest, fanciest, or the opposite: a buffet where you can pig out for $10, but it surpasses it's goals in what it seems to strive to be in service, quality, character, and flavor. 1st our service: Our waiter was a man with a beard and listened to all our questions, was engaged, and knew the menu with depth, and therefore was able to bounce around ideas with us. He was extremely polite and respectful of us even when we would be irritating to ourselves. 2nd the food: We had the special squash soup and Mediterranean salad that we're being served that night = delicious. The soup was not over creamed and had small chunks of squash. I don't even like squash and it was still great. The salad reminded me of my trip to Greece: simple red wine vinaigrette and not overwhelmed with every vegetable known to man. We also had the shrimp cakes which were amazing, as well as the Italian Freschetta pizza which was awesome. Also note that this place serves locally sourced ingredients, which is icing on the cake 3rd character: This place sits in downtown Anderson which has a lot of character/charm and this place fits right in. It's not a white tablecloth restaurant, but is still nice while maintaining a rustic charm. read more

I meant to take pictures of my food, but it looked so good and I couldn't wait to eat. I got the shrimp cakes app, chicken piccata, and strawberry cake. Considering we can only get curbside right now, the service was still fast and friendly. My food was still fresh and hot. I 100% recommended! read more

If you think you have to to Greenville for some good tasting fresh made food your in for a surprise. Summa Joes is as good as it goes. With an exquisite menu. All made fresh. Service can make or ruin a meal. No worry here they are as good as the food. I can't list any favorites because I have never ordered anything that isn't wonderful. in ten visits I have never ordered the same thing. Although I think I'm ready for another 'Godfather' read more

This place was really good. I liked how they had outside seating right on Main St as I'm a big people watcher. We got a few appetizers for the table and man the shrimp cakes were DELISH!!! I'm not a lamb fan so I didn't try that one. I decided to go with the Bob Marley pizza which was cooked very well and had good flavor a. It's a larger personal pizza so you may end up taking some home. read more

This a a cool,funky,and ultimately great place to eat! The mood lighting inside a historic building is fantastic. I was so excited to learn that Summa Joe's is REALLY supporting the grown locally movement. It should be obvious that with that kind of commitment the quality the food is superb!! The 10" pizza was loaded with ingredients and cooked to perfection. Saturday night features a wine special that will definitely help make my family a regular. This is a great date place or a wonderful small group place. Get of the computer and give them a try, did I mention free wifi........ read more

Summa Joes - Inside shot - New American Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Fun place, good service, great attitude and fantastic home made fresh food. Next time I will order a pizza as they looked spectacular as they were being delivered to somebody else's table. read more