Tough to find parking, unless you go behind the building and downhill? We went on a busy night, so finding a table was an ambiguous process, as there was no 'list' to hop on. Once we were seated we had a great time enjoying burgers and beer. read more

Can't miss Universal Joint. Great local hangout. Fabulous wings and Universal Fries are to die for. Shout out to Wyatt at the bar. Great recommendation for a Blue Point Toasted Lager rocks!!! Not too bitter. Not to bland. Perfect spot to chill out and forget your troubles. read more

My wife and I really enjoy this place. Great to sit outside and have a beer. The food is good bar food with delicious burgers ( the Steinbeck is my favourite). Craft beers on tap. All in all great place to go. Note that parking is awful. read more

Decent wings, they should have more flavors though. Our service was pretty slow but tolerable since he was busy. I'll def give it a second chance. And like everyone else has stated, the parking is non existent, good luck finding a spot!! read more

Great local spot! Awesome food w lots of flavor and good size portions - best blackened fish tacos in town. Perfect for after work beers or a low key meal w friends. Lots of open air, outdoor seating park in lots across stone ave read more

This place has a really nice atmosphere. There are different spaces ranging from indoor to bar to indoor/ outdoor to outdoor so you should be able to find a comfy spot. There's a new tech jukebox. Casual place for anyone. Pretty good & prompt service. Food was really good although I don't recommend the lemon pepper wings. The Buffalo wings were decent but I really liked the Hummus plate. They have a really awesome cocktail with Tennessee Honey. Fair pricing. Will be back. Looking forward to trying other dishes. read more

Good restaurant. Getting there. Food is good. They're still getting things figured out. Only been open two weeks, so I can sympathize.

Great food but the parking needs to have more spaces. The street next door is permit only parking so watch out.

Universal Joint is one my absolute favorite places in Greenville. Yes, you do have to park across the street but the walk is not bad at all. Plus, I am usually so stuffed from all of the good food that I don't mind taking a brief walk to the car. They have great seating, especially in the spring, summer, and fall since they have a great dog friendly patio and garage doors that open for some indoor/outdoor seating. Their burgers are great. They have a lot of options and they have all been good so far. My absolute favorites though are The Steinbeck and U Joint. Also, I love beef but their turkey burger is amazing. Most turkey burgers are dry and not seasoned very well... not here! Their turkey burgers are seasoned very well and they are awesome! The tots are a must order. They are so crispy. Honestly, I am not even sure how the fries taste because I will ever only order the tots... but I am sure their fries are just as delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to those looking for a good atmosphere, good beer, and good food! read more

Waited for a menu for 10 minutes after we were told to sit wherever we'd like. Decided to stick it out, but after 20 mins of waiting for the waiter to come back to take our order we left. Really wanted to like this place, but crummy service is unacceptable on a slow Monday night with ample staff. read more

Loved it . The location and especially the outdoor seating is brilliant. From the outside you would think that this place is very expensive, but it really isn't. Tacos and sandwiches were great. Will try out drinks the next time I visit. read more

Good vibe and great outdoor seating. The food was good, not outstanding, but what you would expect at a place like this. Service is slow but people watching is good so it really doesn't matter! read more

I have been here before and love the atmosphere . Ohhhh but not today. Our waitress had major attitude. Both oders were charred ! Very unhappy today with this place. I will go back for a drink probably not food ! read more

We have been to Universal Joint (UJ) many times and for many different occasions. The food and service are consistently good, and the ambience is a great family friendly neighborhood bar/restaurant. read more

Small place, and but excellent burgers... I recommend the jalapeño palomino cheese burger.

Not worth your time. Parking is non existent. It's seat yourself so you have no idea who is next for a table. The servers don't even know who is at their table. Then people are hovering around you waiting for you to leave. Food was not good enough to make up for the rest. Don't even try unless it's an abnormal eating time. read more

Great place to sit out in the early evening with friends. Menu is fairly priced and choices are unique. Staff was very courteous and attentive. We sat at our table for a few hours and weren't rushed to leave at all. Nice place to chill. read more

My parents were in town, and we stopped by for Sunday lunch. I had the brisket tacos and they were to die for!!! My parents both had the buffalo salad, and we're just as impressed with their meal as I was. Not a single piece of food was left on any of our plates if that gives you any idea of how amazing the food was. Will definitely be back again!!! read more

Great food, attentive staff, awesome food! Lemon pepper wings are amazing as are the brisket nachos!

Normally the burgers are great, but this time they were overcooked. We wanted mediu rare and they were far from that point. Good staff and normally good food. read more

Friendly wait staff. Presentation and flavor out of this world. Had the falafel and arugula salad. So many options..will be back to try more with some beer next time! read more

Been there a few times. The food is pretty good upperish scale bar food and reasonably priced. Theres some non artery clogging and veggie options. The bar has a decent selection with a few craft taps. The outdoor seating is nice. At night it turns into a bit of a hangout. As other's have stated, they dont have much parking, but that doesnt bother me since the streets to the side of it are usually open and i like walking around downtown. read more

Love this place! Never had bad service and the food is always good. The best part is that they're dog friendly! One of the few places I can bring my dog in Greenville and definitely be comfortable. They even have happy hour on Sunday! No complaints. Very chill and friendly place. Oh and their burgers are delicious. read more

This is a great place if you don't wanna go into downtown but still want to be a part of it! The food is always great and the atmosphere is so laid back. Staff is always welcoming but also very laid back, if you're in a rush I wouldn't go here, but if it's a slow easy night I highly recommend! read more

Great day for fresh Greek salad with shrimp! Go to for Sunday funday! Avocado toast would be great addition to brunch menu.

Amazing burgers that are actually cooked like you ordered them (unlike bad daddy's or grill marks). Service was a little slow but that's because it was packed. Awesome atmosphere. Great menu. The only downside of this place is that I think everyone googled "hipster" and tried to be exactly what they found.... Overall great minus the skinny jeans read more

Best cheesey tots in town. Also really good quesadillas and found a couple of new beers I didnt know about and now love.

Great location, fun environment, Fantastic food, great beer selection, friendly staff. Dog friendly! A++++

This is probably my new worst restaurant. Tried it once and won't be back. Had a bad experience with the food which left me ill! Waitress/ Bartender with dark hair and glasses needs an attitude adjustment. No value...very displeased with the entire evening. And whoever thought of the lack of parking for their customers has to be a flake. Inconsiderate to say the least. read more

Extremely poor customer service from waitress and bartender. Bartender talked to boyfriend the entire night and ignored the bar for over an hour. Never going back again. Zero stars if possible. read more

I like the atmosphere. I just wish the food was better. I had the pimento sandwich and asked the bartender if the fries were good. She said "yes", so this was my side. They were not. They tasted bland and also like the grease they were fried in. I ate about 2. The sandwich was very average. The bacon was cold and pimento cheese had very little taste. The last complaint came with my change. The bill was $15.68 and I gave the bartender a $20 dollar bill. She gave me change of $4.00. I don't really care and would have left her the change plus $3 anyway. I did leave the $3.00 but the point is that it is not her money! She shouldn't short change the patrons. read more

Food is about a 3 on a good day, beer selection is decent, but there are better places for both within a few minutes downtown. Service knocks this place down to a 1. Terrible each time we've gone. Tried it 3 times to see if it was a fluke/ bad night and had the same bad service each time. That's a pattern. read more

My girlfriend and I ate at The Universal Joint in Clayton Georgia and were very excited when we found out they are now in Greenville. Before you go, make sure you check their page for parking. We ended up parking right across the street at a salon which were generous enough to let the customers park. The other business, not so generous. Not thrilled with the location. But I am very thrilled that they are on Stone Avenue away from downtown parking garages and crowds. So, don't be a sour sport about the parking. It will be well worth it when you get inside. I got the black bean burger with Swiss cheese and mushrooms. Probably the best vegetarian burger Greenville has to offer. My girlfriend got the blackened tilapia tacos. She kept going on how good they were. Service was friendly and casual. But all our needs for an enjoyable meal were met. We will be back! So glad that something enjoyable like this decided to come and bring more business to the Stone Avenue area. The only complaint I have is that when we walked in top forty music was playing in the airways. Wrecking Ball was blaring through the speakers. Which followed by all today's poppy main stream music. Not something I would enjoy having drinks to. Hopefully in the future this Universal Joint will come through like others with local music and entertainment. Looking forward to another visit. And yes, they are open till midnight. read more

Local go to spot for good beer and food. Service is always good and they have the best pimento cheese appetizer around . Excellent.

My husband bit into a plastic ring, like the kind that comes off a milk jug...but bigger. It was in his taco and looked like an onion. We showed the waiter and he took the ring( not the plate like he should have) and said he'd go find out. He came back and explained that the onions come bond in a plastic ring and the cook accidentally dropped it in the taco. He asked if we still wanted the tacos and of course we said no. He brought my husband a beer and then responded with, "Sorry I wish there was more I could do." Really....!!! Manager!!! read more

I pass by this joint everyday and it's always packed so I finally decided to meet up with some friends here for dinner. First thoughts, parking! There's no parking! What's the deal with that? Everyone has to park across the street. I thought that was a little bizarre, but whatever. We get inside and they seat us literally facing the sun with no shade. So I'm sitting inside with my sunglasses on. Next, the service was pretty bad. Our waiter would disappear for long periods of time and we had to track him down to ask for stuff. Lastly, the food was just okay. I ordered the brisket tacos and they were pretty bland. The portion of fries that they served looked like it should've come on a kids plate. I gave it a shot, but I don't see what the big deal is. I live nearby, but won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

As a first time visitor I did not know what to expect. A WEIRD NAME that really does not tell you what they serve. What would I find in a converted gas/service station? PARKING PROBLEM: The first issue was parking. There really isn't any. Finally figured out that there was a lot across the street that people were using. SEATING PROBLEM: When we arrived, all the tables were occupied. They don't have a waiting list. Basically, we were told to watch for people close to finishing and then hover near the table. First to grab the table gets it. Kind on irritating, especially when you are trying to finish your dinner and have conversation with friends. I don't like people watching me that intently. WEATHER PROBLEM: Most of their seating is outdoors under a high canopy. If the weather is rainy or blustery, you don't want to be there. It is pretty much a fair weather place only. ABOUT THE FOOD: The members of our foursome all had different things and we all agreed it was tasty and properly prepared. Nothing extraordinary, but good. However, I wouldn't rate it high enough to earn a "must eat there" status. SERVICE: Once we were able to secure a table, service was good. The server was clearly experienced and on top of her game. She engaged with us and we enjoyed the banter. read more

Place is cute, I love the open air thing. Service was great, no complaints there friendly speedy! Prices were very fair, my only complaint is they do change the sauces that the menu says it comes with, I got a spicy jalapeno sauce on my brisket taco had I known it came with that I would have asked for it on the side, the menu said it was an avocado sauce.. if you are going to switch it up just let the customer know!! That being said the food was good, I've had better, but I've had worse too. read more

I go here at least once every two weeks during my lunch break. Always good service and food. I have tried multiple items on the menu. The best are the burgers, the blackened fish tacos and the wings. read more

I haven't been disappointed with this place yet! I was new to the area and looking for something quick and good for takeout one night. Called them up & had the best service and food that I've found in a long time. They're quick, super friendly and so good. Their burgers are legit! I've been back numerous times & will continue to go! read more