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!

We like visiting this cafe a lot. The coffee is good. I adore the smoothies. The pastries are…read moredelicious. The service is incredible. I asked if they had free water and they said they did with a smile! They actually greeted me as well! How nice. The atmosphere and ambiance is cozy and natural. I could stay in there for hours, sipping on the coffee, eating some coffee cake and painting a pottery turtle. The pottery and wooden crafts are a tad bit overpriced, however. I swear I see half of the stuff they sell there at Dollar Tree and Dollar General for $14 less. Nevertheless, still a favorite of mine to go visit. I go to the crochet classes on Sundays at 3PM. It helped me learn a lot!

Came across this place and so glad we did! It was a busy Sunday morning but very well organized and…read morewe ordered at the counter right away. They have vegan options. My Portobello Panini was loaded with mushrooms and red peppers on delicious sourdough bread. The potato salad was very creamy and was one of the side options. Very family friendly as you can purchase and paint items. There are adult and children's books available too. Restaurant is very clean, tables are bussed.

After walking in, I knew this place would be amazing! The restaurant has so much ambiance and…read morecharacter, with a touch of greenery. They offer a wide variety of menu items and can make gluten-free accommodations for every dish, which is usually a rarity. We met the owner, Emily, and she was the sweetest--you could truly see her passion for what she does! She highly recommended the gluten-free sourdough, which is made by her friend in New Orleans. As someone who is gluten-sensitive, I'm usually cautious about gluten-free bread. However, it was amazing!!! I ordered the Farmhouse Fresh Plate, which was simple but delicious. My boyfriend tried the Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap with a gluten-free tortilla, and it was also great! We loved our experience and definitely plan to come back while we're visiting Greenville!

Greenville, SC is a town that encourages supporting local and the reason why I like to write…read morereviews. This cafe embodies the meaning of supporting local with attention to detail and interesting menu. The menu as shown rotates every 2 weeks with a few items swapped out each time. The rotating menu also includes a seasonal drink menu and a soup of the day. The prices itself are similar to other downtown take-out options ($10-20 food | $4-7 coffee). The food itself it's simply great. Emily's has a way of making your standard breakfast/lunch items with quality ingredients and portions on the small-medium side. The Manchego and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese is something that I don't know where else to get in Greenville, but MAN was it great! I recommend trying that because it's one of the reasons why I'll be retuning again. Asides the food, this curated market screams quality. This cafe has an assortment of items from store merchandise, to-go food and drink options, and numerous miscellaneous items like bamboo toilet paper! I will be uploading the new menus as I continue to visit this cafe, but I'm looking forward to see what becomes of this place going forward. If nothing else, I'm being for real about that Manchego and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese.

The service is very friendly and the atmosphere is very inviting. I love how colorful the decor and…read morethe menu is! I got a waffle stick with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, bananas, whipped cream and Nutella. My boyfriend got something with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. They were both very good. The presentation on the food is beautiful!

Cute ice cream shop with friendly service! Great homemade waffles! I don't eat dairy but they had a…read morewaffle on the stick that I enjoyed and didn't feel left out. It had Nutella and strawberries drizzled all over. Vibrant colors and clean area. If you haven't tried this place I really recommend it!

Drove up to Dry Falls Wednesday, and saw a sign for the town of Pumpkinton. Having recently…read morerelocated from New England, seeing anything "witchy" immediately drew interest from my wife and me. So, when we left the falls and wanted to eat something, we Yelped for food, and found this place!!! And it's everything you'd expect from a little general store in the middle of nowhere. It's got charm, it's locals, and a diverse enough menu that you could eat 3-squares a day here. Service was prompt and friendly. The decor was interesting (even if the display stuff for sell was not well organized). And the ambiance was quaint and calming. Sadly, the one thing I really wanted to buy (a sticker of all things) was currently out of stock. But I'm certain, the next time we are in this area, we'll stop here again. Because, as you can see from the menu, the prices can't be beat!!

My family and I were on our way to Table Rock when we spotted this little café/general store along…read morethe side of the road. I'm so glad we decided to stop. The food was incredible, the service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was full of charm. It's one of those special places that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time.

This place is the CUTEST little spot in Pendleton! They serve both beer AND coffee (what a great…read moreidea) so you can get a brew any time of day!! We had coffee on this visit and it was delicious. The barista was SO knowledgeable and very helpful with all of the drinks that we ordered. All of the coffees are pretty sugary/milky, but they were still delicious. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere! There are places inside to study and talk, but there is an outdoor porch with rocking chairs and a turf space with cornhole. It truly feels like you're relaxing in someone's backyard. Bonus points that it's walkable from the main strip in downtown, so it makes it easy to head to no matter where you're at in town. We were visiting from out of town, but would definitely return if we're in the area again.

Went there on a hot Thursday afternoon, friendly staff, great beer choices and great snacks. Good…read moreplace to watch World Cup and relax!

A very lively, family friendly elevated food court experience which is almost a one stop shop. All…read morethings food and beverages, ranging from coffee /beer to tacos to bibimbap to cheeseburger to Indian street food to ice cream, they seem to have it all! After a walk in the Unity park we hung out in this very comfortable space with a pack of cards and coffee from Methodical, spritzer from beer counter, working our way to tacos and bibimbap bowl. Automatic Tacos in Commons has taken a simple veggie taco and elevated it to a flavorful mouth filling, all sense pleasing experience! Bibimbap came from the cheeseburger place and did not disappoint. This might just become a Friday evening ritual! Will be back weekly!!

We try to always make a pit stop at the commons when we are en route from Florida to Nc! It has…read moresomething for everytime is truly such a vibe. This last time we tried the pizza restaurant - and while it was very pricey, it was also very delicious!!

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.