Our cheeseburger club visited Universal Joint today and the service, food quality and ambiance were all five star! The four of us sat at the bar and were treated with top notch service and fantastic cheeseburgers. Highly recommend Universal Joint. read more

Dirty, dirty, dirty. I'll lead with my advice to the owners/managers- you need to shut down for an entire day and deep clean that place top to bottom. Advice to patrons- walk in and really look around. Imagine how filthy the kitchen is, if they are comfortable leaving the rest of the restaurant so visibly grimy. We went for our first and last time this weekend. When we sat at the table my husband mentioned how the table felt sticky. I handed him an anti-bacterial wipe, and open one myself, and the wipe came back grey. Really gross. We let our waitress know, and she was super nice about it, but it was red flag #1 nonetheless. My wine arrived and the glass had lipstick on it. Really? You don't do a cursory look when you pour a glass of wine? Red flag #2. I used the ladies room, and holy crow- absolutely disgusting. The baseboards, the toilet paper dispenser and the floors all had a layer of dirt and grime...flag 3. Also, the floors in the restaurant are absolutely disgusting. Take some pride in your restaurant and SANITIZE IT. Your guests deserve a clean experience. read more

Sawyer our serve was extremely attentive and super nice to chat with. The drinks made by Ashley were phenomenal, highly recommend the specialty mule. read more

Food was good , too bad Alyssa, the waitress was so rude, and for no reason. I had a draft beer, Greek Salad and a pick-3 platter. The 2 sliders were the size of a regular burger. No toppings but the patty and bun were good. Likewise the 2 wings and 3 chicken quesadillas, with 3 yummy sauces. Great value for 12.00. I told Alyssa we were sharing. A good waitress would have brought extra plates and since it's finger- food, more napkins. When I told her there was a bug in my beer, she shrugged. I didn't expect anything but she could have been less flippant. She did ask if I wanted a takeout box, but she brought a tiny box for a whole plateful of food. When she returned with a bigger box, she threw it on the table. The bathroom was clean. read more

Definitely a spot if you're meeting for drinks and less concerned about the food. I wish they had a cider on draft but they do have canned cider options. I enjoy sitting outside and can't complain about the queso dip. read more

Made a visit here over the weekend. The atmosphere was casual and lively. There were folks watching the game and some just there to eat. The service was friendly and quick. The veggie burger was solid. Overall, a nice neighborhood / sports bar with great atmosphere. read more

Universal Joint - Black bean burger with aioli - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Always great service! Food is amazing. Have to order the brisket nachos but you honeslty can't go wrong

Great local hangout. Good pub-type fare, always good service. Patio in the summer is really nice. read more

UJ used to be our very favorite spot. We went nearly every week for almost 10 years. But recently our menu favorites started changing or disappearing. RIP pimento cheese dip and ciabatta bread. Farewell old 1-2 burger. At least we still had UJ fries. Until tonight. The Monterey cheese was replaced by I don't know what but it made soggy fried even soggier- and they added raw onions too. Y'all. It's just so bad now. Breaks my heart. Made the 1.5 hour wait for our food in 90 degree weather super not worth it. read more

Universal joint was an overall good experience. Good ambience with plenty of parking. The food was delicious, with pretty generous serving sizes. I got the "u joint burger", served with sweet potato fries. The burger was delicious, cooked to my liking. This is a great place to come with friends, with plenty of tvs and drinks on tap. The only complaint is that it is on the more slightly expensive side. One burger with fries and an ipa ran me $30, including tip. Other than that, universal joint is a classic for anyone looking for good vibes and a good bite. read more

Used to be good but very disappointing, food was over priced and mediocre. Great place to get a beer but avoid the food.

Came here with some friends for a lunch. They were busy but we were lucky enough to find a table. The food is good and pretty unique imo. It wasn't just regular burgers. They were well made with fresh toppings. Our server was great! I wish the parking situation was better! We had to park across the street behind another business. read more

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Heard good things from friends and had a cool interior. Brunch on Sunday runs until 3pm. We wanted burgers not brunch but unfortunately the only burgers on the menu were a slider special. Boyfriend opted to try them and said they were decent but nothing great. I opted for the breakfast plate - scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, simple right? Nope. Eggs were not completely scrambled and were overcooked and burnt like they had been precooked and reheated. But they were somehow also cold. Potatoes were soft and flavorful but slimy from grease and overloaded with onions and somewhat cold as well like they also had been precooked and reheated. Bacon was ok but not great.. but only palatable thing on the plate. Service was also strange as there were 2 people waiting on us, but both seemed off their game or new or something. Just worst brunch I've ever had. Would I return for brunch? - no. Would I return ever? - no. read more

Food menu changed recently. All of our favorites have been taken off the menu. We miss the chicken fajita quesadilla, Texas cheesesteak and avocado fiesta app. Other than the live music on Sunday's, don't have a reason to go back. read more

The atmosphere is awesome. Who wouldn't want to eat in an indoor/outdoor garage style place with dogs hanging about! Kids are also welcome! The food was so fresh and delicious. Drinks were equally as tasty. We are not local but glad we passed and decided to stop here! read more

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Pleasant evening so took my hubby, Mr. Particular. He had fish and chips and the fries were quite good. An extra container of tartar cost extra. (?) I had edamame which was piping hot and the brisket nachos. No outstanding flavor in either. Nachos were on a bed of some sauce so were soggy from the get go. The beer was good and cold; the server Katie was attentive and pleasant. There was an exotic animal rescue group there with a snake, an alligator and a cockatoo. They did NOT force the animals on us but the cockatoo's screeching was not relaxing! And we selected a table in a shaded area which unfortunately was too close to the nondesignated SMOKING AREA. DEAR lord. I STILL can smell that stench! It would be better if the industrial ash can could be located DOWN THE STEPS from where patrons are trying to enjoy culinary respite!! There are more enjoyable venues in Greenville. We shall go there. read more

Our food was delicious, amazing wait staff, self seating, great vibe there, awesome for a date night or just a quick bite! read more

Universal Joint - This is the Chicken Fajita Quesdilla - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Atmosphere is everything, and this place has it. Exposed brick with industrial elements make this former garage super trendy and fun. They have outdoor seating as well as old wood booths and even a bar to sit and watch a game. Our server, Michael, was very attentive and friendly. He was knowledgeable about the menu and answered every question we had. We wandered in on a Sunday around 2, and he told us we still had time to order off the Brunch Menu. The AVACADO TOAST IS TO DIE FOR! Just get it! My husband ordered a beer and I had a Firefly Lemon Drop Martini with sugared rim. I had the Brunch Burger, served with bacon and egg on top with tater tots. My husband had the Brisket Hash. We left thoroughly happy and full and bid farewell with intentions to come back and often! read more

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There's something for everyone at Universal Joint. There's nachos & quesadillas to wings & burgers and plenty of vegetarian options. For their burgers, you choose between a classic beef patty, chicken breast, turkey burger or veggie patty. Then you choose what you want on it from their "variations" section. Tons of options from just cheese to the Firecracker with jalapeños and jalapeño aioli to the California with bacon and avocado. They have a full bar with more than a dozen beers on tap, different wines and their specialty cocktail menu. - California Chicken Sandwich: Sooo good! 6 oz grilled chicken breast with the California toppings of cheddar, grilled onions, bacon and avocado. Hmm hmm! - Buffalo chicken sandwich: Definitely has a kick to it! - Shrimp & Grits: This may have been a special since I didn't see this on the menu when I went back. But this was amazing!! read more

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LOVE. THIS. PLACE. We go here multiple times a week sometimes, and this restaurant is easily one of the best places to go if you want a great patio and atmosphere. They have delicious and creative weekly specials, but my usual go-to is either the Turkey Pita Club or Steinbeck Burger. read more

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Disclaimer: I think a 3.5/5 stars is a more accurate reflection of my review for this restaurant. I've heard a lot about this place and heard people rave about it for awhile so I wanted to come check it out for burgers. We ordered the wings, which ended up having to be smoked instead of the normal wings. They were actually pretty good for smoked! Usually they're super salty but these were cooked well. The seasoning, I was not a fan of but we had a side of Buffalo sauce so it worked out well. The wings were pretty good and I would get them again. I thought the texture and how they fell off the bone was amazing. I ordered the Steinbeck burger and my boyfriend got the mushroom and Swiss. The Steinbeck was ok but I felt that the burger could have used more sauciness or condiments to make it more juicy without defaulting to ketchup. My boyfriend didn't really taste the mushroom or Swiss. Overall, an underwhelming experience, although the atmosphere was perfect for getting a couple beers. I don't think I'd come here for the food, but rather for the drinks and atmosphere. read more

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The food was ok, nothing wowed me. I'd definitely go there for drinks as the atmosphere is great.

This is the first time we've ordered from Universal Joint and it won't be the last. I wanted a truly medium rare burger and they made it perfectly. Great burger! My husband got tater tots and an eggroll, both delicious ( and I'm not a tater tot person but these were good). Close to home and really good. We'll be back read more

We went for lunch on a pretty day. Great outdoor seating and the service was excellent. My husband had a burger that he said he would get again. I have a sandwich, it was not bad but I would try something else. I definitely recommend this place and I will be back. Everything on the menu looked great and the food coming out of the kitchen looked spectacular. read more

Universal Joint - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We got their brisket nachos at Fall For Greenville for 8 tickets ($8). It only consisted of a whole lot of tortilla chips with very tiny amounts of beef, beans, corn, jalapeños and queso dip. Maybe half a cup! So disappointing. I realize that small portions are sold at Fall for Greenville but they should be selling something besides a bunch of tortilla chips to try to win business from hundreds of people that are trying their food there for the first time. We will not be going to this restaurant. read more

Burgers are delicious!!! I like the Smashburger and love the wings. My sis gets the Smokehouse burger Every time we go, which is almost every weekend... literally. Hummus plate is delicious and I like the pimiento cheese bc it doesn't have a lot of mayo in it. Service is friendly. They like dogs and kids too. Atmosphere is chill and relaxing. Best ima nice day bc there is more oustide seating than inside! read more

After closing on our new home yesterday my wife & I decided to celebrate with a couple pints and some appetizers. She had been wanting to try this place for a couple of weeks so we decided to see what Universal Joint was all about. I do wish it had gone better. So from jump street, the parking situation is rough. I get that getting in & out of businesses on Stone Ave/Laurens Rd is tricky business, but the hassle alone is a huge turnoff for me. There is a tiny parking lot behind the restaurant, and no side street parking. We ended up driving down the street to the bowling alley and parked there and walked back over. From there, I will say this restaurant's layout is very cool and the staff is very polite. We ordered a couple pints and the Buffalo Shrimp skewers and the spicy egg rolls. The flavors were very good, but for the price point, the portions are way too small. As an aside, I also got Buffalo sauce in my eye while eating the shrimp skewers but my wife said that was my own fault. We did follow up with the half order wings with tots and for 9 bucks that was a good deal and I liked the wings, so there's a bright spot. All told, I think I'm going to need to come back again and see how their entrees are and see if I can bump this place up another star. But between the parking situation and the small appetizers, three stars is the best I can do for now, but I'll be back. read more

Wanted to grab a good burger before leaving Greenville and came across the Universal Joint... let's start with the parking. It's a hassle. The lot is very small and there isn't a bunch of street parking available anywhere close. So I literally drove around for about 15 minutes before I was able to grab a spot as someone left. Despite the parking, the food is great! I opted for the burger, Old 1-2 style (LTO, American Cheese and million island sauce). The burger was cooked and seasoned well, but the million island sauce really brings it together... you want extra! I went with tots as my side because my server suggested them over the fries. It's the right choice my friends... just do it! Great restaurant, smaller space so I wouldn't recommend having a large group here.. Parking will be a nightmare unless you uber/carpool. read more

Universal Joint - Old 1-2 burger with a pint of Highland Gaelic ale - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We ditched another place that was out of half their menu & came here. It was meant to be! Ethan gave us excellent service. My sandwich was loaded with turkey & bacon and I loved the bread. My only critique was I did not taste much cranberry. My plate was also loaded down with tater tots. We also really appreciated that the place was dog friendly and had our pups with us. We will definitely return! read more

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wish I could review the food. But I sat out on the patio for 15 minutes with no wait staff to say a single word to me. I went up to a waitress to make sure it was a seat yourself establishment and she said yes so they were aware I was there. Not a fan of sitting out in 80 degree weather with my dog and not even brought a water. read more

The atmosphere is nice, but any outdoor restaurant with seating close to the road is bound to have a good deal of noise from traffic. Food was good, but not incredible. I just got a basic cheeseburger, but I've had far better burgers in Greenville alone. I didn't get a great read on the staff- the person who brought out out food was nice, but the waitress taking our order originally was kind of short with us. We were out on an office lunch, so I suppose I was just hoping for someone a little more upbeat. Overall a middle of the road experience. Looks like a lot of people are passionate about this place, but I don't drink, so perhaps Universal Joint isn't entirely for me. read more

Consistency. Have you ever eaten somewhere and it's consistently good and sometimes even great? This is our spot. We have three kids, so dining options sans baby sitter are limited. We go early 5pm or so and have plenty of space. We've eaten here probably 10 times and never once had a bad experience. Drinks are amazing (this used to be a flame emoji) One time we were given a Moscow mule by mistake. Gawwwww dang if I don't order one every time I'm there now. Beers Margs Mules read more

So far so good Had arugula mushroom quesadilla ... Yum yum !! I have been here before nachos and their cheese very good they add tomatillo sauce to the cheese !! Hummus plate is excellent ! There are plenty of burgers to try also ! Fun crowd with the World Cup ! Check it out! read more

So impressed! It had been a while since we'd been here and it was suggested by friends who had never been. The food was fabulous! Hub said brisket tacos were tender and seasoned well. The sesame tilapia on arugula salad was one of the most tasty I've ever had. Our friends were equally as impressed with the burger and shrimp po boy. At the suggestion of our very helpful server I tried the Fat Tire Belgian White and found a new favorite. Service was excellent. Parking here is no longer an issue with a parking lot behind the restaurant. Tuesday is trivia night. Fun place! read more

Universal Joint - Blackened tilapia tacos with chips and salsa - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Eh. Overpriced bar food on a busy road. I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone. The drinks arnt that good either :( I wanted this to be good but unfortunately it's not. read more

Burgers? To die for. Beer list? Perfection. Staff? Immaculate. Every friend and family member I've brought here loves it & they continue to impress me. I've never had a bad meal here. read more

I'm not sure if the owner checks Yelp reviews or not, if so I'd be happy to change this to a good review should you make some temporary (hopefully) changes... Was highly disappointed when I went here last night. I'm moving out of state and wanted to have a going away beer with a friend. Drove by Universal Joint and saw they had tables outside, nicely spaced apart. Unfortunately that good intention goes out the window when you still force people to go inside to place an order, or pay your bill. Upon going inside you're greeted with a cramped space where tables are right next to each other and people are shoulder to shoulder at the bar. You're handed a menu that isn't even a temporary one so that everyone's hands have been all over it before yours. Sure the staff are wearing masks but that's the extent of it. You need to do better if you care about the well being of your patrons! read more

This place can get really busy on evenings but its for a reason! The service, food, drinks, and atmosphere are great! Local beers at good prices, huge burgers, vegetarian options, and tons of fried goodies. Our server was so busy and still made us feel important and cared for. I enjoyed my Steinbeck burger with bacon and a local sour from Charleston, it was so good! I love that the offer tots instead of fries, Napoleon would be proud. I wish I knew a little more about the burger meat they use, it didn't seem well seasoned and lacked flavor without all the toppings. I think this is somewhere they can improve. Universal Joint doesn't have a parking lot so TIP: park across the street to the left of the house where the open lot is. The UJ people can help you find it. read more

We were excited to try out this place and settled for some bar seats during a Saturday night dinner rush. Unfortunately, this gave us a front-row view of how unhygienic the bartender was when making our drinks; she would drop fruit on the spill mat and throw it back in the drinks, sticking her fingers inside the drink in the process. She also dropped cocktail glasses and used the same ones to serve clients. We also got to watch her scratch her armpits...and decided that one round of drinks was enough. Universal fries were good, but a small portion for the price. read more

We've had HORRIBLE service here twice now. My parents and little brother were visiting from out of state (we just moved here), so we decided to take them to a casual dinner at UJ. Our waitress was SUPER rude and condescending from the moment we sat down. She acted as if our presence there was ruining her life, and the restaurant was not busy at all. My dad had some questions about the menu since he'd never been before and she straight up rolled her eyes at him and gave him one word answers. We still gave her a really good tip because hey, maybe she was just having a bad day. The second time we decided to call in an order for pick-up. Whoever took our order was INCREDIBLY rude, probably the same waitress as before but not sure. We had to make some changes to the order and she scoffed, and said "WELL I GUESS I'LL PUT YOU ON HOLD SINCE I HAVE TO DELETE THE ENTIRE ORDER AND CHANGE IT NOW." Post-hold, she was super salty the remainder of the conversation. Food is not good enough to put up with demeaning service. Will not go back, would not recommend. read more