This is a repeat review for J Peters, Mauldin. We had dinner there last night, and again, it was…read morevery, very good. I had ribs, salad, and a baked potato. My wife had the chicken breast covered with ham and cheese, salad, and baked potato. All was delicious. Ribs fell off the bone and had a great sauce; the salads were phenomenal with lots in it and a delicious bacon/honey mustard dressing and an amazing hot honey croussant roll came with it; and the baked potato was great too. Our server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. (I forgot to get her name.) The above were on the early bird menu so the price was great. And we had so much food we had some to take home. Nice! I highly recommend J Peters!

Terrible experience. We had friends with us and we had raved about how great this place was. There…read morewas terrible communication between the kitchen and server. Our meals were served in reverse: we received our entrees first, followed by our salads and then our appetizer! Steaks were overcooked and food was tepid in temperature. Manager should have been made aware and we received no apology from management. Definitely will think twice before going back. Very disappointed.

Service was spectacular! Was a bit raunchy but that's what you get for the place. And also they ask…read moreyou if you want the raunchy service as well which I appreciate/enjoyed! It was so dark in there so I could barely see at the end haha. The table we went to was chipping on the side so anytime I moved it caught my dress which I wasn't not a fan of. The double stuffed was more like a soufflé than a cake - the star of that plate was the cheesecake ice cream. The chai mocktail was alright. It had a coffee ice cube which I wasn't a fan of since it was like gritty. 3 drinks and two desserts were $65. I feel like that's insane. Again - I get it, it's an experience but, eh. I feel like I could get better deserts elsewhere and now that I experienced it - I wouldnt be a repeat customer.

This is my second time coming. I like the setting and decor. Red velvet, chandeliers and dim…read morelighting. The service was polite but the hard lean into the risqué and innuendo was low. My first time was better (pun intended!). The dessert was so-so. I got the Naughty by Nature and the lime was WAY too tart. I wish they had more variation for those who don't want a lot of chocolate or peanut butter. My guy had the Peanut Butter Perversion and said it was too creamy. We may try again one day, but not too soon. I do love the menu process and ease to view options.

This is our favorite place to come for cake when we're downtown. There's plenty of seating and the…read morecakes are delicious. Today we tried the chocolate peanut butter cake which was moist, rich, and decadent. This is the perfect place for lunch or just a small piece of dessert.

We had lunch here after a walking tour. I ordered the turkey and brie croissant sandwich with the…read moreback eyed pea salad side. Husband had chicken salad sandwich and back eyed pea salad. The food and service were really great. I'd return!

I got the Skillet and idk how this was cooked but there was literally 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil on…read morethe 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

We actually came the first time for dessert and coffee after having dinner somewhere else...and we…read moreare 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

This is a very cute store, albeit very small. The two employees were very friendly and helpful. My…read morepartner and I chose several treats to take home with us, unfortunately, I can't remember the names of them all, but the best two, hands down, were the raspberry tower and the pistachio ricotta cake. Everything else was just average and a lot of more savory desserts than sweet. Only giving 4 stars because they did not have cannoli or rainbow cookies, which were the two main things we went in for. But overall, good experience.

Came in the day before Mother's Day. So many delicious and beautiful pastries, along with a…read moreselection of meats and pastas. Friendly staff and great service. Such a lovely little local business. Will definitely be back!

Tavola Italian restaurant was very welcoming upon entering. The hostess greeted us with genuine…read morewarmth and guided us to a table even though we didn't have a reservation on a busy Thursday evening with the Mauldin Farmer's Market in full swing. The indoor acoustics allowed for easy conversation and the background music complements the room. Tavola is quickly becoming one of our favorites. We love the setting and the food. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and beyond helpful guiding us to the Fruitti di Mare appetizer which was amazing..and the cocktails were the best I have had in a very long time anywhere. Being a bourbon fan I couldn't resist trying the Molly's Moda Antica and my wife had a Mediterranean Mule. We had a fabulous dinner. I tried the Branzino seafood entree which I had never heard of, but it was delicious. My wife had the Pappardelle pasta. Next visit I think we'll try for an outside balcony table or enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the open air bar seating. Good service, nice setting and an interesting menu with great food!

PROS: - Food quality and authenticity…read more- Server hospitality CONS: - Crowded seating - Hostess efficiency - Wait time Tavola starts with a plot twist: an 8:00 reservation that magically becomes 8:15 thanks to a hostess who apparently ghosted our existence. Not exactly la dolce vita. Thankfully, carbs save the day. Everything was house made. The handmade pasta was made with flour flown in from Italy! I had the casarecce which had light and well-balanced bacon and lemon flavors. My date had the the "whole" branzino, which despite described as "whole" came already de-boned and without the head. It was crispy, golden, and serving main character energy with its unique presentation. Frutti di mare was... there. I didn't think the flavors were anything to write home from Italy about. Though, the presentation was impeccable, I must admit. Whitney, our server, deserves a standing ovation! She was part waitress, part Italian food narrator, and made every dish sound like it had a backstory which honestly just elevates the whole experience. And the lemon cheesecake is worth saving room for. Flavors were bright, dreamy, and worth every calorie. My only regret is skipping the house-made focaccia.

A little European escape... just 2 hours from Atlanta If…read moreyou're looking for something different without hopping on a flight, check out Old Europe Coffee and Desserts inside BridgeWay Station. The entire area is designed like a small European village stone buildings, archways, towers... it honestly doesn't feel like South Carolina. What stood out The dessert case alone will stop you in your tracks. They had: cakes, cheesecakes, and eclairs macarons, cookies, biscotti croissants, scones, and pastries breakfast sandwiches + quiche It's the kind of place where you go in for coffee and end up wanting a full spread. Drinks + pricing Full coffee menu with everything you'd expect: espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew, chai, plus some fun seasonal drinks like chocolate strawberry and s'mores-inspired options. Prices felt fair for a specialty coffee shop, not overdone. The vibe This is what makes it worth the trip. It's not just a coffee shop -- it's an experience: great for a date solo coffee run content/photos or just walking around with a drink You can grab your coffee and actually enjoy the space instead of rushing out. Worth the drive? From Atlanta, it's about 2 hours so I'd treat it as a day trip or add-on stop, not just a quick coffee run. But if you like: unique spots good desserts aesthetic environments ...it's definitely worth checking out.

The only bakery cafe kind of place in this locality and had to say it was nothing like the reviews…read moreactually described it as. THE FOOD: We did try their Chocolate truffle cake and hot chocolate. Was initially confused between Tiramisu and Chocolate truffle cake and the staff there suggested to take the Chocolate truffle cake. It was not good at all. To be honest it looked like it was taken straight out of the refrigerator after storing it for the whole week. Very disappointing. Even the tiramisu looked like that. Seemed old and not so fresh. The cake was bland and there's not flavor in anything. Definitely my taste buds were in good shape that day! The hot chocolate was kind of okay. Nothing special about it either. Not sure what's so European about that either. They did have a good collection of macaroons but cake options were limited and slightly over priced IMO for the quantity and quality. AMBIENCE & SERVICE: The bakery tries to be rustic and is kind of decently lit. It's actually very cramped and all the tables & chairs were not arranged as we walked in on one side. The other side had a lot of tables overlapping and no place to walk into even if you found a place. They then started to arrange the tables and chairs on the other side probably after 6 PM in the evening. Not sure what's stopped them from arranging it earlier? Didn't see any cleaning going on either. The staff there seem good but look a lot careless or disinterested or out of touch with the work. Paper towels/ napkins were hard to find and when asked for they just hand over one sheet/ slice of paper napkin. Like really for a table of 3? I would try not visit this place as the quality is very average in terms of food and ambience. BOTTOMLINE: A sub standard bakery cafe with decent options and variety serving bland 3-4 days old cakes that doesn't have to be this pricey within a cramped space and a lackluster service. Nothing against anyone, just was super disappointed with a basic "not fresh" cake. MY PICKS FOR YOU: Avoid if possible!

This place was great! Starting off with the salad. It was…read morepretty good, it came very quickly, in about 5 minutes. It was seasoned alright, but it was a little too peppery. The croutons were crispy, and the lettuce tasted high quality. The kids pasta tasted of basil a lot. I wouldn't really recommend it for most kids (they are pretty picky lol) But it was good! The sauce was thin and flavorful. The pasta was cooked well for a child's taste. Our two main pastas we got were the White Lighting and the Tumblin Tumbleweed. The White Lightning was creamy and rich. It was basically a fancy Alfredo pasta with stuff in it, but you can't go wrong with that! It was really tasty overall. The Tumblin Tumbleweed was amazing, though. The pasta was cooked very very well in my opinion! (Al Dente.) It had a distinct truffle taste to it, which I loved. It had a ton of stuff in it, like mushrooms. It was delicious. By the way, if you order an order of bread and get this pasta, you can dip the bread into the sauce of this pasta when you're finished. The service was amazing. Our waitress was very kind. She handled our feedback on the basil spaghetti well! The atmosphere was very nice. It's a small building, but the decor is very nice. There is about 12 tables in the room, not including the bar seating. If you're going on a Friday or Saturday evening, a reservation would be recommended. Overall, the price was about $98 including tips and tax. Amazing!

We visited Greenville, and after sightseeing we found that this place had good reviews so we tried…read moreit. The theme and decor is different and so cute, plus they played Western movies from back in the day. Our server was excellent and helped us with the menu choices as some were a bit of a different style Italian than the norm. The Burrata appetizer was amazing and very fresh. My husband had the cacciatore and loved it. I had the marinara and while it was good I didn't love it. It was a bit sweet for marinara and needed Locatelli cheese. Again, not bad just different for my taste. I do want to try other entrees the next time we are visiting the area because I'm sure they are great as well. I had their version of an espresso martini which was made with spiced rum. I was intrigued and my first sip was interesting. The second was good and the rest of the sips were delicious! We would definitely go back if we travel to the area again.