Kendall's Grill…read more After driving past it for a couple of decades, I finally stopped at Kendall's Grill. What a mistake I made. All those years I could have had golden, crispy chicken tenders and burgers like Dad used to make. No, I blew it. But I'm making up for lost time--I went twice in one week. Once for the chicken, and again for a burger. Fast review: A burger you don't want to wait 10 years to try. Fried chicken that might make Zaxby's rethink their approach. Let's back up Kendall's opened in 2009. Judging by the orange floor tile, this might have been a Hardee's long ago, but they've remodeled quite a bit. The vibe now is part drive-in, part diner. The front counter is right by the entrance. The kitchen sits just beyond a serving partition. To the left is a full-service ice cream case. To the right, a bar where you can watch your food being prepared. There are cushioned booths inside and several picnic tables out on the porch. Pop music plays throughout. The staff? Always moving, always working--but still taking time to say hello. Friendly, efficient, skilled. The owner is doing something right at the very root of a good restaurant: the people. Part 1 - The Chicken Kendall's sits on West Blue Ridge Drive, right in that "is this Sans Souci or City View?" stretch near Cedar Lane Road. It's a stone's throw from Swamp Rabbit Grocery and about 2.1 miles from Cherrydale. Heads up--left turns into the lot require some attention. The nice lady at the counter helped me navigate the menu, and it is wide: specialty burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, salads, seafood, loaded mac & cheese, hot dogs. The printed menu runs five pages. But I was there for the hand-breaded chicken fingers. They offer 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-piece options, from $5.99 to $9.99, or $12.99 to $16.99 for combos with a side, toast, coleslaw, a dipping sauce, and a drink (hold onto that thought). I ordered the 4-piece combo, upgraded from fries (straight or crinkle!) to mac & cheese, chose Nashville hot sauce (14 options total), and grabbed a Pepsi. $12.99 plus tax and tip. Drinks are self-serve--fountain sodas, tea, water, and regular or strawberry lemonade. I took a half-table by the window, facing the door (IYKYK). Within minutes, my food arrived--hot, fresh, and plated. Presentation? Classic diner style. Real plate, real bowl. The toast was a thick, golden slice--perfect for making two little chicken sliders. I'm not a coleslaw fan, but this one was crisp, not overly mayo-heavy, and not soggy. The mac & cheese is worth the trip by itself. Creamy roux, real cheese flavor, each elbow noodle still slightly al dente, still steaming when it hit the table. This is closer to Mom's kitchen than anything rehydrated from a cup. And the chicken? About perfect. Tender, juicy, fried just right. You can taste the difference between hand-breaded and "fresh-from-the-box." This was the real thing. Only complaint: I wish the four tenders were a little larger. The Nashville sauce brought the heat. Next time I'm trying the Gold BBQ, Korean BBQ, and Sweet Red Chili. Stay tuned for part 2!

This place was recommended in a fb group- and I'm not sure why. We tried the western burger and a…read morecheesesteak- both were mediocre at best. Also tried the tots and onion rings- both greasy and the tots too salty. I'm not a huge fan of smash burgers and was assured the fresh handpattied burgers were thicker and better than that (I'll share the pic- they were not) and my husband put the meat from his cheesesteak on 2/3 the bun, which was better. Quite a few pieces of gristle in those thin patties though . The kids working the place are friendly and we watched several refilling the ice and drink machine. No AC didnt help with the atmosphere - it was hot and muggy. Overall, it was Worth a shot considering several people said it was the best burger -- so I was hoping this hole-in the-wall style joint was a hidden gem but just isn't (for anyone wanting a quality burger in Greenville. IMO)

This place is soooo yummy. Good price for good food. But the service is unmatched! We had Seshelle…read more(sorry if that is misspelled!) as our server and what a gem she was. So sweet and so nice, kept our drinks full and I didn't even need to ask for extra ketchup because she remembered from our last time being there! We will be back and will ask for her again!

I had the Champagne Lobster Omelette and Spiked Carmel Cold Brew. My server was Amy and she was…read morefriendly. The place is very busy but the service was excellent. Highly recommend this place when visiting Greenville.

What a great little hidden gem in downtown Greenville! My buddy and I stopped in for a quick…read morebreakfast before our flight home, and we're glad we did. The location was perfect--just a short walk from our downtown hotel. The restaurant had a great vibe, the food was excellent, and our server was friendly and attentive. We grabbed seats at the bar, which made for a relaxed start to the morning. I ordered a coffee along with the avocado toast and served with an egg and fresh fruit, plus a side biscuit. I was trying to keep things on the healthier side, and it turned out to be a great choice. The avocado toast was delicious, and I loved the addition of fresh pico on top--it added a nice burst of flavor. My buddy went with a more traditional breakfast of eggs, bacon, grits, and a waffle. Honestly, the waffle alone looked like it could have been my breakfast! According to John, it tasted just as good as it looked. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in downtown Greenville, this place is definitely worth checking out!

We waited over 40 minutes for our food, the server (who said she was also the manager) told us she…read morehad no idea how much longer it would be. We finally left and paid for our over priced coffees.

Greeted by the new owners as soon as I walked in. They're doing a wing special right now, but I…read moreopted for the Texas burger. There were three other tables with just the husband and wife working, but the food was out in less than eight minutes.. The dining room is very clean and well put together with larger round tables and lots of antique-like decor. Support local businesses. Not a huge fan of crinkle cut fries but other than that it was a decent meal for a fair price. Open from 6AM to 6PM Mon-Sat. I'd like to come back to try their new wings and eventually to try their breakfast. Closed on Sundays.

What a sweet find and worth getting a great breakfast. Hugo, the principle, gave us such a great…read morewelcome and Jasper was very attentive. I had the Trash can omelet and had never had one this loaded with flavor and proteins!! Sausage meat is made locally too!!! The potatoes are not that frozen mush ..they are prepared superbly and seasoned just right. The coffee cup is made for coffee lovers (big cups and full). I'd opt for 1/3rd as I don't require the boost and need room for cream or milk. Place was spotless. We went at 10 am so it was quite clear. They serve breakfast and reopen for dinner I'll be back as there's a children's menu and I'll need to revisit that trash can omelette again. Go visit and soon. This gem is worth it!!'

I was excited about a new diner in Greer and finally had an opportunity. I took my…read moreNeighbor and off we went. Requested a milk shake but the machine was down for cleaning. Probably should have been ready for the lunch crowd. Chicken liver dinner! I know it's not for everyone but I like em! Especially with a good hot sauce. Huge plate arrives. An absolutely huge plate of crispy goodness. Fries were equally crunchy and not limp. Corned beef and eggs not exactly a "hash" as one would expect. Excellent smoked CB fried with potato chunks. The eggs were sadly swimming in grease. I'll return for the smoked wings.

The Greer Diner Greer, South Carolina…read more My wife, son, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and I tried the newly opened Greer Diner on Trade Street (formally the three-generation family-owned restaurant "Cannon's"). They aren't a month old yet having opened December 19, 2025. They had heard about this fried bologna sandwich and they wanted to try it. Being a Chicago Yankee, I passed whole-heartedly. Just over the tracks from the brick-paved Trade Street of Downtown Greer, sits a little red brick building with a long front porch. Corner lot number 409 Trade Street. Up the ramp are several old style picnic tables. Inside are two rooms of booths on the left, an old fashioned bar with eight stools in the middle, and a few side tables on the right. The walls are fresh and white. Other than a retro-vintage 50's style logo on a wall complete with script font, I don't recall any other decor. We were welcomed as soon as we stepped in from the staff behind the bar running about making food. The Sunday evening crowd was hopping. My wife, her sister, and our brother-in-law all got the fried bologna sandwich. To quote my sister-in-law, "I loved the concept of it. It was pretty good!" She also did a to-go order of veggies (fried okra, creamed corn, mashed potatoes) and they were good too. The sandwich was a good sized portion with shaved pieces of bologna, house-smoked and grilled, with American cheese, country hearth white bread, mustard, lettuce, and covered with BBQ chips! Meaty, hearty, juicy, charred in places, and crisp-crunchy! Served in a little basket with that faux newsprint. Adorable. My son got the smash burger and said it was a good choice, he did the double patty, so it was a sizable sandwich. All four of them upgraded to fries, extra crispy. I tried a few of them and they were fine. I got the Calabash Chicken Basket. I decent-sized portion of tender and juicy chunks of chicken in a peppery breading, fried just right. It comes with Texas toast, so I made one chicken chunk into a sammie. My side was mac & cheese. Definitely home-made. A little tough, needed more cheddar cheese to cover all the elbow noodles. But definitely a throw back to the old Fatz Calabash chicken taste. The wait was a little longer than expected, but the waitress couldn't have been nicer. Constantly coming by to refill all of our drinks and at the end, sent us off with to-go refills. I love that. I saw on their Facebook page fixings for ice cream and/or shakes, but I didn't see that on the menu. I want to go back and try the shrimp, fish & chips, Nashville Hot, and the chili. The jumbo wings sound good too, and at just over $1 a wing, it's workable (remember when wings were cheap give-aways at 25¢ each?). Oh, and the onion rings look great. It's definitely a quality mid-century dinner that could have appeared in "American Graffiti." And this close to the glut of high-priced eateries of downtown, this one is a casual, affordable choice. Closed Mondays Open Sunday-Thursday 11-8 Friday-Saturday 11-9

My wife and I go to this restaurant all the time! The food…read moreis always cooked fresh. The service is perfect and the owner is a joy to speak to and the chef is amazing. Everything we have tried has been really good and we went through this menu with pretty much everything they have to offer. I highly recommend you staff to this restaurant as you will not be disappointed, if you like biscuits this is the place to be!

Friendly staff, delicious food! I have been several times and I do enjoy the food each time. I…read morewould recommend this place if you are craving yummy biscuits in a wide variety of ways to satisfy your palate!

Food was ok, but what made it better was how Kala my server made me feel welcomed and took great…read morecare of me. Her energy was great not just for me but you can tell all the tables she was attending she gave the same service! She was multitasking like crazy, answering phones, taking walk in orders, and seating people with a smile on her face. She needs a raise!!! Thanks again Kala, and if you come to this location ask to have her as your server you won't be disappointed

First, this place was busy so perhaps my concerns are a result of this. However I've been here…read moreoften and have loved it, now the last couple times we've left disappointed. First, it was so busy we had to be sat in the back where we feel is somewhat overlooked. We were sat quickly and after a little wait the server came over for our drinks. I politely said I would like a coffee and were ready to order. She says "I can take your drink order" (2x). She then went to another table to greet them and within 30 seconds of her walking away - they had left. My guess it was for the same reason. Customers who come here usually know what they want. Making them wait makes little sense. When she did finally return it couldn't have taken more than 2-3 minutes for us to order. Then she came with the check and couldn't take our card saying "I'll be right back". I'm not sure I understand how this is very productive. Overall food was good. Service was sub-par. Sorry Ariana.

I've been going to Memo's for years. Everyone is so nice! It's like going home to eat and having…read moreMom fix anything you want. Hummmm.... then maybe that's closer to Grandma's house. Haha Excellent breakfast and "Meat & 3" diner type place. Eat everything on your plate or the waitress will tell you you're too thin.

I had a craving for a club sandwich, so I headed to this nearby family style restaurant. The club…read moresandwich meet expectations. Nothing special. Every other customer in the place got the meat and three special. I envied their plates of chicken, mac and cheese and green beans. I will go back and try that very soon. The staff was super nice and you could definitely tell that there were a number of regulars. When lots of folks come back again and again, it's usually a good sign. Stay tuned for my mac and cheese update.....