Always a must when we visit Clemson, especially because it offers an extensive plant-based menu. It never disappoints. Service is attentive and the wait for food is not very long at all. The ambiance is one of a local neighborhood diner. It's always great running into people you know! read more

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Back in Clemson area and gotta come to SunnySide Cafe!! Very casual ambiance here at SunnySide. In for lunch today and the Staff is very friendly. Today I'm going with the Sandwich & Wrap side of the menu. Grapped a Sweet Tea to drink, great Tea! I am going with the Chori Milanesa Stack which is country fried steak on top of chorizo, biscuits, home fries topped with egg and gravy! All I got to say is yum be hungry to get this very tasty country fried steak!! SunnySide does not disappoint on the tasty food! Easy 5 Stars !! read more

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Great little place for breakfast! Worth waiting for a table. Cheerful service and huge menu. I got the grit cakes with a peach sorghum sauce. Incredible---crispy goodness with a balance of sweetness from the sauce. Eggs and cheese grits on the side were on point as well. Hubby got the Empire Benedict. Pepperoni and provolone cheese with a sun dried tomato hollandaise sauce. Yummy! Nice cheerful atmosphere as well. read more

SunnySide Cafe - Empire Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

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Still five stars. We stopped in again when we were up in Clemson for the weekend. The service was great and the food came out fast. My littlest enjoyed the Lego displays again too. Always a hit! read more

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Mehhh. Food was good but our service was bad. We came here for brunch one day and our server took our order and brought drinks. She never once came back around other than giving us our check without offering anything else. We were low on drinks and needed more napkins while we were eating and we had to wait a bit for to go boxes. Definitely not worth the hype. read more

Have met friends at SunnySide several mornings for breakfast. Nice, clean facility, reasonable choices and prices, and the service was very good. Always been busy, during midweek mornings and it's been a little difficult to find a parking place close by. I rate my experiences as five star so far. And I'll be back there again soon. read more

This is our go-to breakfast place in Clemson. Attentive, friendly service and food is consistently good! I always order the Sunnyside breakfast with gouda grits and my husband loves their pancakes. read more

The service was lightning quick and very friendly. We both loved our meal, so much my husband ate the whole thing and I ate all my leftovers. The atmosphere was very farmhouse warm. read more

SunnySide Cafe - The eggs and fruit that come with the chicken and waffle. The fruit was fresh. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Fantastic service, great dîner atmosphere. The cheesy grits were the right balance of creamy and cheesy, hubs loved his stuffed french toast. The home fries ok, my chicken and waffle had delicious waffle, but chicken patty stringy and dry. Would order something else if I went again (which I would) read more

We chose this this morning due to the great rating! Maybe we ordered the wrong things but the potatoes were luke warm, the bacon was precooked and warm. Nothing was hot except the gravy! Tea was very weak! Service was good and it was very quiet! Will try again read more

Was in the mood for brunch and have been twice with my date to this bfast joint. They have a lot of the typical pancake and egg options. I usually get biscuits and gravy. Always good Would go back for the B&Gs and they usually are far less busy than eggs up due to the location I think but the food is just as good. Check them out they are close to Clemson and right off the highway. read more

SunnySide is a mixed bag. It's in a great location that's actively expanding. The place looks very clean and the staff are very helpful, but I opened my silverware setting and it was beyond dirty. It was almost as if a prior customer ate, wrapped their stuff back up to look nice and the staff assumed it was a new set. The grits, as suggested by the waiter, were top notch, but the omelette was of poor quality. Their preserves were good. So there were pros and cons. I'd try them again, but something other than an omelette. Three stars is the best I can do this visit. To be clear for the owner, if they see this... I'd have had to debate two star vs three if it wasn't for how friendly the staff was. read more

Great breakfast spot in Clemson! You will not leave hungry! The service was very friendly from the start. I ordered the Appalachian. I swear it was less that 5 minutes and my custom order was ready! And perfect! Even the waitress was surprised how quick it came out. It was a huge amount of food. The grit cake was my favorite part. I ordered my eggs scrambled light with cheese. They were perfect! Everything here made for a great breakfast! Give it a go if you are in the area! read more

35 min wait. Which was not a problem. Problem was that three groups of people that came in after us got seated before us. When I told the host she said our names had been marked off that we were already seated. But what really made me mad about it was we were sitting right in front of her! And there is a sign that says you can not be seated until your whole party was there which was definitely not the case. Ordered and the server was ok. But acted like she didn't want to be bothered. Eggs were just ok. Nothing on them at all. Home fries need to be cooked more. I let the server know and she acted like she didn't care. The sausage had a different taste to it. Wasn't for us. And the Pancake looked amazing but was a little gritty and had zero flavor. We wanted to try something new in area and were very disappointed. Definitely will not go again. read more

We're big breakfast foodies. We went a few days ago. The homefries were probably the worst we've ever had out of 15 different states They were soggy, cold and horrible. The grit patty was pretty cool and had a cornbread taste. The chicken was dry but the waffles and pancakes weren't bad. The environment felt like an old Morrisons cafe. Zero music and it was so cold. Several patrons complained about the zero degree temp. The two hostesses (male and female) were definitely not welcoming. They had some really cool legos if you like them. Overall it was bland food and not a bunch of flavor. There were only 6-10 people eating in a restaurant that appeared to seat 40 or more. So much potential but definitely needs improvements. read more

One of the best service we've ever had. The waiter was Amazing. We had a group of 6 and they seated us right away (we had a reservation). Brought waters right away. We ordered juices and they came immediately. I ordered the pancakes. My husband chicken breakfast which he said was one of the best he ever had. Two of us ordered omelets and one a breakfast sandwich, and another had a side of French toast. All was delicious. I would definitely make this a regular spot for breakfast. read more

SunnySide Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Great place with awesome food. Super atmosphere. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. Menu is loaded with good stuff!!! The shrimp and grits were quite tasty. Would recommend read more

This breakfast spot is walking distance/next door to the Inn at Patrick's Square. We had a wonderful dining experience. Crystal was the greatest server! It's definitely a busy place so recommend going on the earlier side. The food was beyond delicious. Great variety of food options. We enjoyed the stuffed French toast and custom omelette. Super filling and can't wait to eat here again! read more

SunnySide Cafe - Praline Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

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Stopped here for breakfast on a drive through town. Delicious food and great service from a sweet young gal named Olivia:)

The establishment feels a little clustered inside but nonetheless it feels homely on the inside. I've been two times and the waitress each time was nice and kept up refilling the drinks even with how busy it was. Now when she brought out the food on the surface it looks really good like if you were to look at it from a picture online. Then you start taking a couple bites of the hot cakes and wonder where is any of the flavor? You would think just put on some strawberries and the whipped cream it comes with but there is barely any of that on the plate. Not the best hotcakes I've had but certainly not the worst. read more

SunnySide Cafe - Buttermilk hot cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

This place was awesome. Lots of options for everyone in the family, especially mine since we have a lot of different diets. The veggie options were great, service was good. However, highly recommend to make a reservation beforehand. This place gets real crowded, real fast, especially on home game weekends. You could be waiting upwards of 2 hours+ for just a walk in. Great area of Clemson with easy parking! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

SunnySide Cafe - Veggie Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Okay. This place is amazing. Legit best breakfast in the upstate (that I've had anyway). I've been here at least a dozen times and everything has been fantastic. Finding a great place like this in the upstate isn't common. Keep it in business, people. read more

It is among the best breakfasts in Clemson. The grits are amazing, and the eggs are done perfectly. There is a great variety and good portions for a good price. The people there always make you feel welcome. The coffee isn't bad, either. Nice ambiance -Check out the Lego setups on display, but don't touch them. read more

Pretty good food with incredible service. Clean bathrooms, clean tables, nice patio space--perfect for every meal of the day. Pretty good pricing and portion size as well! read more

Great food & wonderful service. Right around the corner from home. Love the shrimp & grits. The decor style is down to earth & farmhouse style. I do miss the decor they had for sale. read more

Great selection of Eggs Benedict. And the homemade jams for the toast was a nice treat. Will def be back!

Love this place! We were seated right away, a pleasant surprise on this beautiful Sunday morning. Our service was quick and friendly, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back the next time we're in town. Keep it sunny, people :) read more

SunnySide Cafe - The Pesto Mozzadilla with quinoa tabbouleh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Had breakfast 2 mornings in a row. Food was outstanding- everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. Service was top notch. Highly recommend

The food was delicious and quick to come out of the kitchen. Priced reasonable. We will be back there for sure.

Enjoyed it so much on our trip up that we intentionally scheduled our trip back so we'd reach sunny side at lunch. We always look for something that will have vegetarian options-here there are plenty, they are unusual and every dish we tried was delicious. Unique food, extensive menu and open atmosphere read more

Delicious place for breakfast. Loved the grits, coffee, bacon and eggs. Everything was fresh. I was also fascinated with the Lego displays that looked like it took hours upon hours of meticulous work. read more

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The food has really gone downhill over the past year. Are there this morning and everything cold, bland and very small portions now.

Looked busy at first glance so I expected to have a wait at noon on a Sunday. Got seated right away. The server (Brianna) was very friendly and gave recommendations for a sweet choice and a savory one. We decided on the Miami Breakfast Sub with a side of bacon and the Shrimp & Grits. The food came out fairly quickly. The hubby said the sub was good but too messy for him. I had the shrimp and grits. I usually like my grits with more of a savory/Cajun taste. This dish definitely does not fall into that category! The Stoneground grits were good, but the combination of the goat cheese, peppers and chives was not what I expected. It was more on the sweet side. It was good...I'd probably choose it again. The shrimp was delicious. Although the dish came with potatoes and two eggs I focused on the shrimp and grits. That filled me up. Although I had this restaurant on my "want to go to" list I didn't realize that they also offered lunch. I wish we would have been offered the choice of the breakfast or the lunch menu. We did go in at noon after all. Note to self for next time. There was an eclectic group of people at this restaurant...families, senior adults, young adults. The majority of the people were young people-probably from the neighboring Clemson campus. The servers had a great report with each other. Although the atmosphere was not intimate the tables were spaced far enough from each other so you didn't feel like you were eavesdropping on the next table. This seems to be a local favorite. We got there at a good time. When we left about 45 minutes later the wait time was twenty minutes. read more

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I had the French toast--amazing! We have enjoyed the SunnySide Cafe for the past four years while our daughter has been at Clemson. She graduated this weekend and this is our last breakfast here. I'm really going to miss it! read more

This place is really good, but too sweet. I got their special waffles for the day, and they were so overwhelmingly sweet I couldn't finish it. The flavors were there, but to sweet. I will try again with a different menu item. I know I have not had the full experience, but please dial down the sweetness on your sweet menu items. I need to try eggs or bacon to be completely sure about my review. The service was not excellent or present all of the time, but still was nice and kind. The whole restaurant is a great place to bring your kids, as there is a Lego build that was pretty interesting to look at. The ambiance was cool. Everyone was nice and the waiters and waitresses were are all organized and efficient. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting or staying at Clemson! read more

The cook went out of her way to make an omelet for me that was not on the menu. That impressed me. Food delicious. Service was good. Prices a bit high but portions were large. read more

The owner of this business is a nasty rude human being. He came out of kitchen ranting to my wife that he WOULD NOT re make the BURNT pancakes! I am appalled that any owner of a business would act in this manner. By the way you have an extra open table on Sundays now. We usually come 2 to 3 times a week, spend about 360 dollars a month , I guess you are independent enough to act so immature and have a temper tantrum, even the waitress was appalled at your behavior ! read more

Delightful breakfast!!! We had just the standard 2 eggs, cheese grits, biscuit, and sausage patties with cup of coffee. The food was perfectly done. The coffee was actually very good. What was outstanding was the service. We were promptly and politely seated. Our serve appeared immediately and was as polite and efficient as any server on the planet. She brought coffee took our order and it wes delivered quickly by another person who was also polite. We were checked on several times, had coffee refills, more butter, etc. As we waled out we stopped and looked at some coffee for sale and another person asked if she could assist us... Every single person was just super nice and polite. Definitely will be eating here again. BUT... my wife and I decided that, after multiple visits, we will NOT go there tomorrow morning for breakfast... It's uncomfortably chilly. read more

Great food! Fast & friendly service! Loved the open & bright feeling with the windows :) read more

What a unique menu. It has the classics and also delightful twists. I tried a special Benedict and boy oh boy they knocked it out of the park. Pumpkin spice English muffin, Canadian bacon, crispy sweet potato patty, over medium eggs with a maple hollandaise. WOW. The decor could use some sprucing, the walls are tall but have little frames with items hung very low. read more

SunnySide Cafe - Special - Fall Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina