Guidebook for Greenville...always needing updating 'cause new places pop up
David And Fran
Food Scene
Trio - A Brick Oven Cafe
22 N Main StLove their feta dip and Marguerita Pizza!
Chicora Alley
608 B S Main StLove their fish tacos or sweet potato fries.
This is a popular newer sit down restaurant. And it is very close by! Great burgers and pizza and fresh cooked, whole foods and vegetables.
Unique environment. Great service. AND it's just across Laurens Road at the end of our street, Cumberland Ave., 5 blocks away.
35 locals recommend
Kitchen Sync
1609 Laurens RdThis is a popular newer sit down restaurant. And it is very close by! Great burgers and pizza and fresh cooked, whole foods and vegetables.
Unique environment. Great service. AND it's just across Laurens Road at the end of our street, Cumberland Ave., 5 blocks away.
Universal Joint
300 E Stone AveNeat atmosphere, good food. Nachos, burgers, beer.
Another close by place, this shop makes great coffee in the morning and serves beer at night. Kind of quirky, and fun.
28 locals recommend
Grateful Brew
501 S Pleasantburg DrAnother close by place, this shop makes great coffee in the morning and serves beer at night. Kind of quirky, and fun.
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
27 S Pleasantburg DrSushi, saké, and close by. Good atmosphere.
Soby's
207 S Main StGreat atmosphere. Many people's favorite.
Hang on to your hat! The barbeque here is hard to beat! Pork, chicken or ribs with healthy (big) size servings, sides and pies.
Smoky Dreams Barbecue and Catering
Hang on to your hat! The barbeque here is hard to beat! Pork, chicken or ribs with healthy (big) size servings, sides and pies.
They make the best milkshakes to order. Lots of ingredients to add! Also, the best burger plates and chicken finger plates. Drive through convenience. If you are hungry and can't wait while you prepare a meal, pick it up and take it to the apartment for a quick satisfying meal. Very close by! They stay open late.
Cook Out
1513 Poinsett HwyThey make the best milkshakes to order. Lots of ingredients to add! Also, the best burger plates and chicken finger plates. Drive through convenience. If you are hungry and can't wait while you prepare a meal, pick it up and take it to the apartment for a quick satisfying meal. Very close by! They stay open late.
Drive through convenience, good food and close to the apartment. Soft serve ice cream, lemonade, tea, either grilled or chicken fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, salads. Breakfast biscuits.
13 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
205 W Blackstock RdDrive through convenience, good food and close to the apartment. Soft serve ice cream, lemonade, tea, either grilled or chicken fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, salads. Breakfast biscuits.
Newer restaurant. If you love fresh Mex, this is your kind of place. The food is great. If you go by popularity the parking lot is always filled.
Pricing is affordable
56 locals recommend
Willy Taco - Feed & Seed
217 Laurens RdNewer restaurant. If you love fresh Mex, this is your kind of place. The food is great. If you go by popularity the parking lot is always filled.
Pricing is affordable
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3290 N Pleasantburg DrBasic good chain Italian food
Authentic bagel shop complete with lox if you like them. Sandwiches and soup. Great satisfying food. Locals go here.
There is now also a smaller version downtown on Coffee Street.
8 locals recommend
Greenfield's Bagels & Deli
101 Verdae BlvdAuthentic bagel shop complete with lox if you like them. Sandwiches and soup. Great satisfying food. Locals go here.
There is now also a smaller version downtown on Coffee Street.
Everyone wants to know where the Starbucks coffee shops are, and there are four convenient to the apartment.
32 locals recommend
Starbucks
2431 E North StEveryone wants to know where the Starbucks coffee shops are, and there are four convenient to the apartment.
If you want a great cup of coffee in a one-of-a-kind shop, this is where you want to go.
88 locals recommend
Methodical Coffee
101 N Main StIf you want a great cup of coffee in a one-of-a-kind shop, this is where you want to go.
Restaurant at the downtown airport which supports private planes. Watch airplanes take off and land while you eat sandwiches and have a beer or wine. There is a playground on site for the little ones.
Runway Cafe Event Rental Banquet Hall
21 Airport Rd ExtRestaurant at the downtown airport which supports private planes. Watch airplanes take off and land while you eat sandwiches and have a beer or wine. There is a playground on site for the little ones.
Classic Italian food and ambiance. Candle-lit intimate tables with cloth napkins and tablecloths. Need I say more? A local favorite.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
1178 Woodruff RdClassic Italian food and ambiance. Candle-lit intimate tables with cloth napkins and tablecloths. Need I say more? A local favorite.
Bucky's Bar-B-Q
103 N Main StGood food, lots of it. Barbeque, corn, cole slaw. Good home eating. Local favorite.
Dunkin'
1520 E Main StClose proximity, good coffee, quiet space
Subway Restaurants
1602 Laurens RdGood Subs, walking distance to apartment and UCG
Smoothie King
27 S Pleasantburg DrSmoothies
We love it because it is tasty and authentic Mediterranean food and you can get vegetarian food there as well. It has food items for sale there that you cannot find elsewhere in Greenville.
28 locals recommend
Pita House
495 S Pleasantburg DrWe love it because it is tasty and authentic Mediterranean food and you can get vegetarian food there as well. It has food items for sale there that you cannot find elsewhere in Greenville.
Because you can get authentic French crepes and galettes. You can eat lunch or just have coffee. Nice atmosphere.
Authentique French Crêperie
107 W Curtis StBecause you can get authentic French crepes and galettes. You can eat lunch or just have coffee. Nice atmosphere.
Great breakfasts and coffee. You won't leave hungry!!
134 locals recommend
Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse
2 N Main StGreat breakfasts and coffee. You won't leave hungry!!
Starbucks
2431 E North StClose by
Ji-Roz
644 N Main StExcellent fresh Mediterranean food! Great service. You will love it!
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Greenville SC
Great burgers and atmosphere.
Pomegranate on Main
618 S Main StUnique restaurant. Good food, great service!
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Fun vibe. Great place for dessert.
Saffron Indian Cuisine
1178 Woodruff RdVegetarian and gluten free friendly. Excellent food.
Schwaben House
1810 Laurens RdClose by. Authentic German food.
Greektown Grille
400 E McBee AveDelightful Greek restaurant.
CAPRI'S Italian Restaurant
New representation of an old Italian Greenville favorite restaurant.
Green Lettuce USA
Persian food - delicious, great service.
Smiley's Acoustic Cafe
734 Augusta StGreat little music venue, with good food.
Shopping
Publix Super Market at McAlister Square
235 S Pleasantburg DrVery close to the apartment!
Fresh produce, sushi, baked goods, and a free sample of coffee while you shop.
25 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
27 S Pleasantburg DrFresh produce, sushi, baked goods, and a free sample of coffee while you shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Camelot Cinemas
48 E Antrim DrVery close to the apartment.
Also on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Furman is known for its beautiful campus.
70 locals recommend
Furman University
3300 Poinsett HwyAlso on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Furman is known for its beautiful campus.
A nice zoo with a good variety of animals. Also, a great place to park and start your bike ride if you want. (I wouldn't advise riding on Laurens Road to access the trail, but would locate a parking area along the trail.)
164 locals recommend
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park DrA nice zoo with a good variety of animals. Also, a great place to park and start your bike ride if you want. (I wouldn't advise riding on Laurens Road to access the trail, but would locate a parking area along the trail.)
Parks & Nature
You can ride your bikes or walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Falls Park, with its suspension bridge and views of the river, is on the trail, downtown.
386 locals recommend
Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main StYou can ride your bikes or walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Falls Park, with its suspension bridge and views of the river, is on the trail, downtown.
A small children's park close to Falls Park. Another place to park and access Swamp Rabbit Trail.
The Children's Garden at Linky Stone Park
24 Reedy View DriveA small children's park close to Falls Park. Another place to park and access Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Beautiful scenes, especially in the fall with the foilage, normally in October, but depending on the summer heat and the amount of rain, and the change in temperatures. An easy trail to the head.
145 locals recommend
Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center
8155 Geer HwyBeautiful scenes, especially in the fall with the foilage, normally in October, but depending on the summer heat and the amount of rain, and the change in temperatures. An easy trail to the head.
Arts & Culture
Features a collection of Wyeth paintings and more.
45 locals recommend
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College StFeatures a collection of Wyeth paintings and more.
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe StInteresting historical features of the area.
A large and comprehensive collection of religious art, plan on being here a while to get the most out of your visit.
24 locals recommend
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
1700 Wade Hampton BlvdA large and comprehensive collection of religious art, plan on being here a while to get the most out of your visit.
Sightseeing
Fun stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail between Falls Park and Furman University for a cold or hot drink and a baked goody.
167 locals recommend
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
205 Cedar Lane RdFun stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail between Falls Park and Furman University for a cold or hot drink and a baked goody.
If you've a hankering for a walk, bike ride or roller blade trail, this is your lucky day. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is mostly flat so most anyone can do it (with the proper bike if your riding), but it's long enough to give you a good exercise. Lots of interesting things along the way.
217 locals recommend
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Swamp Rabbit TrailIf you've a hankering for a walk, bike ride or roller blade trail, this is your lucky day. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is mostly flat so most anyone can do it (with the proper bike if your riding), but it's long enough to give you a good exercise. Lots of interesting things along the way.
A variety of shops and restaurants to check out and just a fun place to hang out, day or night.
6 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetA variety of shops and restaurants to check out and just a fun place to hang out, day or night.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you love blues this is your place. The food and drinks are good and reasonably priced.
11 locals recommend
Blues Boulevard Jazz
300 River StIf you love blues this is your place. The food and drinks are good and reasonably priced.
Ink N Ivy
21 E Coffee StNice atmosphere and a rooftop view.