BOUGIE! Nobody at the bar except what appears to me, before five pm drinkers. Good food, fresh. Well prepared and presented. $$$ Bringing out all the 'Good ole windows' and Clemson college 'look at me people' read more

I got the Skillet and idk how this was cooked but there was literally 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil on the bottom of the skillet. I literally poured it out on to my plate. My wife got the avocado toast. I guess they pickle the avocados to make them seem ripe. It was like pickled avocados. I wasn't sure you could screw up avocado toast..... it was terrible read more

The Bradbury Bistro - The oil I poured out. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

We have previously enjoyed coming to Bradbury Bistro multiple times for lunch and brunch, but after the appalling treatment we experienced tonight, we will never return. Walking into a mostly empty restaurant at 6:00 PM on the heels of a long holiday weekend should have been our first cue to turn right back around. After a long, exhausting day of moving, we were hungry and looking forward to a nice meal. Instead, we were met with sluggish service, spoiled food, and terrible management.Our party of three ordered one appetizer, three entrées, and four drinks, totaling $185. Unfortunately, the experience was a disaster from start to finish:Spoiled Food & Terrible Management: The real issue came with my steak. It arrived cold--unlike my mother's and husband's meals, which were smoking hot. After taking about three small slices, I noticed it tasted sour. Exhausted from moving, I initially wasn't sure if it was the sauce or the meat, so I asked my mother to try a bite. She immediately confirmed my suspicions: the steak was clearly bad, likely having turned over the long holiday weekend.Insulting Customer Service: When we alerted the waitress, she defensively and repeatedly claimed the sour taste was just the Worcestershire sauce. As someone who has used that product a lifetime, I knew that was absolutely false. I sat there and watched her throw my meal into the trash, yet when the bill arrived, management only offered a 50% discount on the dish. They falsely claimed that "half the steak was eaten." That was the furthest thing from the truth. I had exactly three bites of steak, a few bites of mashed potatoes, and zero asparagus. Charging anyone for spoiled food is unacceptable, but discounting it by only half under false pretenses is utterly unheard of. When I inquired about when the steak was purchased, the server could not clarify, nor did she care to find out.Short-Poured Beers: My husband ordered three beers, but the restaurant was running out of that specific draft and serving the bottom of the keg. Two of his drinks arrived only 70% to 75% full, and the other was about 85% full. Despite serving us partial glasses of bottom-of-the-barrel beer, they still charged us full price.Subpar Replacement: To replace the ruined steak, we ordered another meal, which took forever to arrive despite the empty restaurant. When it finally did, it tasted like cheap, subpar pizza from a college campus.Unsanitary Conditions: To top off the evening, we witnessed a live roach under another diner's table. The staff actually asked the guest to stand up and move so the waitress could sweep the live roach up and take it outside.Between the terrible service, defensive demeanor, shorted drinks, and rancid meat, we simply couldn't take any more and decided to cut our losses. While a few other diners eventually trickled in, we certainly won't be joining them again. It is incredibly unfortunate because of our past lovely lunch experiences, but after this treatment, we are completely done with Bradbury Bistro. read more

We actually came the first time for dessert and coffee after having dinner somewhere else...and we are so glad we did, we loved it so much, when our daughter came to visit, we took her there for lunch. Service was superb, food amazing, ambience perfect. You would not be disappointed...come, eat, enjoy great food, lovely decor,superb ambience and just pretend you are at a bistro in London read more

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We so enjoyed our visit! The service, the staff and the atmosphere amazing! Everyone was very nice. We will be back! read more

The Bradbury Bistro - We enjoyed our lunch at the Bistro! We both had salads, both were very good! Service by the staff was great! We will be back! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Disappointed. The service was awful and the food was mediocre. My sandwich had good flavors but the bottom piece of bread was so soggy from the salad dressing pooled in the plate that I had to use cutlery to eat it. Our waiter took our order and disappeared. We never even received refills. He didn't return until he brought our checks and we had to wait almost 10min after that for him to return to take the payment. The outdoor seating is a nice concept and a good way to people watch but it also seems to make us out of sight and out of mind. My cocktail cost $11 and was only half a highball glass that was comprised mostly of bitters. read more

This is such a special place. Gives us the same vibes as when we were in Paris last year sitting outside the cafes for meals, coffee, and cocktails. The food here is very authentic, the service about as flawless as you can get. Decor takes you right to a French bistro. Bradbury has become our "beautiful spring breakfast on the patio" place and our "special occasion" place, the kind of place you go when you need it to be perfect. read more

Lovely space for a quiet coffee and divine pastry or breakfast. Stop in and enjoy the French country in Anderson.

Flies everywhere, constant loud cursing I guess because of the bar. I went in with my two little girls. The hostess treated us like we were a bother, the croissant was hot and hard, microwaved most likely. This is our second not so great encounter with the Bradbury Bistro of Anderson. The decor is pretty, I would say that's about all you get from the experience. read more

We've given Bradbury Bistro three chances, hoping for a better experience each time. The decor is beautiful, and the fact that it's open on Sundays is a plus, especially since dining options are limited when I visit my mom and grandmother. Unfortunately, while the food is fine, the service is consistently disorganized and lacking in proper training. The staff is friendly, but they always seem overwhelmed, which impacts the overall experience. My last visit was especially disappointing. I ordered a BLT without the fried egg due to a dietary restriction. When my order arrived with the egg, I politely pointed it out, and the server took it back. Instead of making a fresh sandwich, they simply removed the egg and sent it back to me. I immediately tasted egg residue when I took a bite and had to spit it out. At that point, I lost my appetite and declined a replacement meal. When we later considered ordering coffee and dessert, the manager approached with our check--without us asking--acting as though removing my uneaten meal was a favor. While she apologized, she also got defensive, blaming the mistake on a busy day. When I mentioned that we still wanted coffee and dessert, she rolled her eyes, checked her watch, and told us we had an hour left, making it clear we weren't exactly welcome to stay. That was enough for us to decide to leave. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience has bothered me for weeks. Execution is everything in the hospitality industry, and unfortunately, Bradbury Bistro falls short. We won't be returning. read more

Drinks are way overpriced!!! $15 for one Bloody Mary $20 for a glass of wine!!! The food was okay but nothing special.

The food is pretty good, I love the onion soup here. But if you want to talk with your friends and catchup this is not the place. They technically kick you out if you stay 2 hrs or longer. They have to tell you " hey are you gonna order" I say "no" they said " well if you're not gonna order anything you have to leave" that's the only thing I don't like about this place. which I love this place. The coffee beans are pretty good. Ambiance pretty good. And it's super pretty inside and outside. But only one problem. read more

I loved it. Went on a date here and the food was great and the ambience was nice. Servers were polite.

I got the avocado toast and lavender latte and both were delicious! Not to mention it's SO cute inside!!! read more

The Bradbury Bistro - Avocado toast and lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

First time having dinner here. Nice place, very clean. Staff was very attentive. 3 of us got the salmon & risotto with Brussel sprouts & one of us got the pesto pork with mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious! Will be back. read more

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So we sat down after going inside to get a menu, told us to sit anywhere, we did. Waiter went to table next to us, they ordered then preceded to clean table next to us. Never even acknowledged us, really??? Rude is all I can say. Won't go back... read more

Food was fresh & delicious. Service for our group of 6 was excellent. Fun atmosphere of a French Bistro.

Went for Sunday brunch and took out of town guests. It was freezing cold inside making it a very uncomfortable experience. We all ate in our coats. When we asked to have the thermostat adjusted, the waitress gave us the owners phone number and told us we could call.....REALLY??? There are very visible cameras where the owner could easily look and see people dining in coats and complaining.....yet, nothing was done. This was my third visit AND WILL BE MY LAST. I FELT DISRESPECTED read more

The decor is nice. The owners are beyond rude and we literally walked out. The food took forever to arrive at our table and it was cold. Never again. read more

Oh wow! This place just keeps getting better. French onion soup was rich in flavor. The attention to detail is amazing and the chefs have created the most delectable flavors. Feels like I'm sitting in a Cafe somewhere in France. read more

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We went for lunch today. Sat outside. Beautiful patio and ambiance. The turkey /Harvarti croissant was amazing! So was the Turkey focaccia (sp) sandwich. The salad with blackberries was absolutely scrumptious!! All of The food was amazing and the presentation was spot on. I did hate that they served us warm glasses of water. That is such a turn off, Especially on a warm day sitting on the patio. The fresh brewed ice tea was good as was the blueberry/lavender tea but they were all served room temperature with a couple ice cubes. No thought went into serving the beverages yet they were not cheap. I guess it is truly reminiscent of Paris as they are so skimpy on the ice over there. Good lord. It's frozen water. Give me some ICE in my tea!! It's a very warm day, it would've been such a nice touch to be served crispy and refreshingly cold ice teas with our lunch. The devil is in the tiny little details. All in all I did love this restaurant and we are actually talking about going back again tomorrow for lunch . I might bring my own cooler of ice. The french onion soup is very Franch and the caramel cheesecake was wonderful as well. read more

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Service l was a two, food was a four. The waitress never came by and checked on us (the place was empty.), and her attitude was nearly dead. I got what I thought was a steak plate, but it was actually a steak salad and the steak was cooked to oblivion. However, my wife's meal was delicious. I wanted it to be better than it was. Nothing special. read more

Love this place soo much!! Always very happy and very welcoming customer service.. food is always so fresh and tasty.. place is absolutely beautiful and feel like you're in Europe.. always very beautiful and clean read more

What a fun cafe!! Great atmosphere and decor. We had great, attentive service. Stopped for coffee and a cinnamon bun. Coffee was excellent. Cinnamon bun was a little dry - tasted like it was leftover from the day before. Will be back. read more

Walked in and suddenly we were transported to Paris! With an ever changing menu, you will constantly be delighted. Our server was delightful and started the evening off just right. Enjoyed the baked Brie (with mushrooms, onions) appetizer, the Pear and Prosciutto Salad, Shrimp and Grits, the warm Chocolate Ganache cake and Macaroons! read more

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Really nice dining and bar areas. Very clean and quiet music in the background. Knowledgable servers and pleasantly priced. I had a macchiato that was delicious. read more

The Bradbury Bistro - Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

An absolutely beautiful place to dine! Our bartender Hannah made me a delicious mock tail with lavender and mint that was refreshing and beautiful! She is incredible and we'll be back for sure to see her. We've dined before and enjoyed the food, especially breakfast on their brunch menu. We've previously had small issues with waitstaff not being attentive however Hannah was perfectly attentive and made up for any previous experience. We love the ambiance the bistro provides and the reprieve from busy downtown Anderson when you come in and are transported to France. read more

The Bradbury Bistro - The most delicious lavender mint mocktail! Thank you Hannah! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

We had hopes! My husband and I have tried this place multiple times since it has opened. Each time we look for improvements or enhancements and always wished the best. It seems to us that a lot of time was put into the decor and aesthetics, which is truly beautiful. However, the business did not go through an adequate R and D process of how in fact a restaurant business is run. It is set up to look like a bistro as if you were on a movie set. But not set up to run as a real life restaurant. It all starts with customers and the service and products that you provide them. The looking at the menu/ ordering process is not smooth. It is actually rather uncomfortable and does not "flow" well. Their price point is high end, but the product and service are sub par. On one occasion we did need to exchange our "chunky" iced lattes for another order. The milk had curdled. Initially we were told it's just because of the milk they use, but we were presented with two new iced lattes from a newly opened gallon of milk and did not have any issues. In terms of customer service, it is just ok (from our experience). For a small "mom and pop" place where owner(s) are present you would expect them to be gregarious to their customers. We love to support local, but have received warmer welcomes at fast food establishments. On one of our visits while sitting outside, we were asked how everything was. We did comment that the music was a little loud, as we did need to shout to speak to each other. We were told , "well, you did choose to sit there". It kind of caught us by surprise, but ok thanks for the information. After recent "issues" have been brought to light, we choose to no longer give it one more try. People should be allowed to give their opinions and share their experiences with honest reviews as I have today, without the fear that they will be trolled. This owner has infringed on people's free speech and genuine opinions by insulting them on public forums and has even gone as far as threatening their livelihood. There are many components involved when deciding to frequent a business. Together all of my components have ended my quest to ever go back to the Bradbury Bistro. read more

I went to the bistro with my sister for brunch. It was my first time visiting. It wasn't too crowded, but we waited sat inside and waited forever for a menu. I had to get up and ask for one and was told they were over there...so I got two myself. Then we ordered and got our food, but she did not bring us silverware or napkins. I just got up and got them myself. I figured it was the same as the napkins, and I would just be told they were "over there". LOL! The service felt like an authentic French restaurant! read more

Eh.. less than stellar. Owner came up and asked us a question in mid reply she just turned and walked away from us. I mean honestly... don't come over and interrupt and then just walk away when talking too us. Second, when we ordered 2 glasses of wine and watch you open the bottle (and not even a quarter of the way through drinking either glass) we ask to buy it and you tell us no as it's already been opened. I mean how dense. The charcuterie board was nice but another awkward moment when the owner comes to stare at it from the side of the bar to see how it looks. Ma'am back up. read more

Aside for gorgeous decor, and really impressive coffee, pastries, and menu items, the staff here is friendly, funny, and really hospitable. I was in the area on business, and took the afternoon to spend some time hanging out at the Bistro. This is a really welcoming cafe, with great products and baristas. I lost track of time working on my laptop, and ended up spending almost two hours cranking away on some reports. Definitely an atmosphere that wraps you in. Something weird happened with their reviews lately. A sudden onslaught of negativity, which was clearly coordinated by a competitor. Ignore this, and read the random reviews over the years. The cream rises to the top, and this place is the tops. read more

Love it here fav spot in downtown Anderson! Such a cute place w great food & service! Love the owner! read more

The Bradbury Bistro - Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

I've been for coffee and dinner now. The coffee was good, blueberry cream cheese pastry was amazing. Dinner was good. Moderate portions. The braised beef was tender and mashed potatoes creamy (although lacking the mushrooms listed in the menu), but wish some vegetable came with. Although a whopping 3 asparagus adorned my husband's plate. The server was conscious of an expressed allergy, but omitted a salad dressing with no offer of an alternative dressing or meal. I will return, maybe for appetizers and drinks and definitely for coffee and pastries. read more

We loved it! My husband can get a little turned off when something seems to "fancy." And he didn't look to amused when I chose the place but we both really enjoyed a lunch here on a short day trip to Anderson. He had a braised beef sandwich that was phenomenal and I had a ham and havarti croissant. Delicious! The interior is really beautifully decorated Tip for parents: they don't have high chairs, but we have one that attaches to the table in the trunk at all times just in case read more

Twice now, we've had a bad experience. The first time was when we arrived 1.5 hours before closing only to be stopped as we entered and told they have decided to close early because it was "slow" and they cannot serve us. Second was similar. We arrived at 745pm( more than 2 hrs before closing) on 5-16-25. I asked if we could sit outside, I wanted to enjoy coffee and dessert outside with my family. They didn't bother to take our order outside, we had to counter order. I asked for a plate and silverware to share a dessert with my daughter. The girl behind the counter had the personality of Styrofoam and then proceeded to bring our dessert out in a to go box, plasticware, and all of our drinks were served in to go cups. I brought my daughter's there for the lovely experience of having coffee outside at a bistro served in the pretty China they typically use and to enjoy the live music playing. Instead, we received super dry, unfriendly service, to go paper and plastic and all of the coffee served tasted the exact same even though we all ordered different drinks. I could have stopped at Starbucks if I wanted that and it would have been cheaper. They had a full bar inside, 3 other tables outside and 2 people inside, yet they proceeded to start cleaning and stacking chairs. Management really needs to consider hiring people that want to work. Maybe it wouldn't be "slow" if you made people feel welcome. I have had a few good experiences here but when the bad starts to get equal to the good...you take your business elsewhere. read more

Food was delicious and the service was wonderful. We loved the decor and the feel of the restaurant. It's very charming.

I love the vibe. The champagne! The brunch was a cute spot w small, delicious bites. The coffee perfect!

Loved this place! The food was amazing and the service was great. I felt like I was swept away to Paris.

Visited Bradbury for Sunday brunch... and WOW ! Great flavors with each dish and delicious coffee combined with great service and wonderful atmosphere... I will make it a point to go back every time I visit Anderson. read more

Food is always excellent and the service is great and they are cheerful! Every time I come here it makes feel like I am back in Paris at one of the little cafes! read more