PSA/spoiler: long-winded but wholesome ending My boyfriend and I have eaten here a handful of times previously, and we went in for brunch again yesterday. (side note: for context, we both have years of experience working in the food service industry & are very patient/understanding, sometimes at our own detriment, bc we know how unpredictable working in restaurants can be.) The restaurant was moderately busy, but there were a few open tables. Two ladies were already waiting to be seated at the hostess stand, and although the hostess was physically present, she didn't greet us when we walked in, nor was she talking to the 2 women waiting in front of us. I'm not sure if she was in her own world or having an off day but she didn't acknowledge us at all and avoided speaking to/making eye contact with all of us at the front door for 5-10 minutes. I wasn't sure if she'd already spoken to the ladies beforehand, and maybe that's why she didn't feel the need to say anything to my bf and i but it was insanely awkward, to say the least. However, after she wiped a table down and we were seated, not a big deal by any means. Our waitress got our drinks, took our order, and brought our food out very quickly. Both my bf and I ordered the crab benedict biscuit - his came out perfectly and was delicious! The only issue with mine was that the egg yolk looked like it'd come from a boiled egg and had the consistency of a piece of sidewalk chalk. As someone who usually orders eggs sunny side up or over-easy, my bf and I both knew I was either going to waste the entire meal or have to ask for a new egg (and I hate asking for things bc I feel like it's an inconvenience). We eventually settled on asking for a new egg bc I hadn't eaten anything all day and was pretty hungry. I started looking around the restaurant to see if I could see our waitress. I saw her but she didn't see me and I didn't want to bug her. It was actually the owner/GM Danielle who saw me scanning the restaurant and came over almost immediately asking if I needed something. I explained the minor problem and apologized for being a pain and when I say she couldn't have been more kind, helpful, and absolutely hilarious, I mean it from the bottom of my heart! Danielle ended up getting me a crab benedict biscuit to-go (we had plans & were on a time crunch), talked to the kitchen to see what happened since both mine and my bf's were made together, chatted with us for a bit, and comped our bill. I continued to apologize, thank her for her help, and told her it really wasn't necessary to comp anything bc it wasn't a big deal at all and she'd resolved the issue but she insisted. Needless to say, we will 1000% be going back thanks to Danielle! Loved getting to talk with and meet a genuinely kind-hearted person/new(er) small business owner in Chapin. You rock Danielle For anyone who made it to the end of this dissertation and has the pleasure of meeting/seeing Danielle at Bakon, do yourself a favor and ask her to do an impression of a piece of floppy bacon. You won't regret it read more

Ordered poached eggs...they were undercooked...as in the whites were still raw inside Biscuits and gravy were just ok. But our severer was really nice and the ambiance was clean! read more

Food was good but overly expensive. Not really worth the price. Grits just ok. Coffee bar kinda fun. Crowded seating.

Best breakfast spot I've been to in Chapin , large portions. Friendly staff ! Bacon flights are here for breakfast. read more

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Happy friendly people Awesome candy bacon , full pepper and salt, manager energy about. Best fried chicken ever. Easy five stars. Recommend biscuits and gravy if you get the stack and eat it with your hands quickly it's free. Great place for hand eating! Excellent, bloody Mary and the plain old milk tastes fresh from the utter. Blueberry lemonade tasted like blueberries check. Ambience was great because the servers are amazingly friendly. Crayons are a poor quality, but they'll hang up your picture if it's appropriate... read more

We stopped at bakon on our way out of town for brunch with a group of 6 adults and 3 kids. We called ahead and once we got there they told us they don't usually sit tables that large but they never mentioned that on the phone. They were very thrown off but able to make it work after a while. The space was very tight with all the tables / people and a little uncomfortable (not just our table, the whole restaurant). The food itself was decent but the bakon flight was only one piece of bacon if you chose only one flavor. The coffee station was cool but they were out of most and didn't refill but one flavor while we were there. Cute concept and maybe they need more time to figure it out. At one point we went up front to ask for extra silverware and she said "I don't have any up here right now" and didn't try to go find any or anything. read more

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This was really good so much bacon omg . But my wife had the flavored bacon and didn't care for it as it seemed like it was baked then dipped into the sauce and put on a plate . They should probably not put sooo much sauce and bake it a little to make it sticky like . read more

Bakon Southern Eatery - Bourbon brown sugar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chapin, South Carolina

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Best BLT I have ever had! 1/2 lb of peppered bacon with a seasoned mayo or vinaigrette that added just a hint of sweetness. Salty, sweet, savory, crunchy, crisp and fresh! Ambience was pleasant and waitstaff was cheerful attentive. I'll be back for a biscuit! read more

Bakon Southern Eatery - Peppered bacon BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chapin, South Carolina

Great customer service by Christian! I called with a bunch of questions about 40 minutes before closing & he was very kind and very knowledgeable of the food choices! He helped me make a decision on what I wanted to eat, took my to-go order and was very kind and humble. I hope he stays there for a long time! Very nice young man! The food is great at this restaurant too I was mostly impressed by the manners this young man expressed on my phone call! read more

The food was excellent! The manager was amazing as she looked at every dish coming out to be served. We will definitely make this one of stops from Greenville to Charleston. read more

We heard about this from a friend. We had a girls day and came to eat & we were happy we did. Let's talk about FLAVORS, great & friendly staff, clean, fun atmosphere, with so many options. The menu all looked delish. Coffee bar was so fun. We will be back. Thanks for a new fun flavorful brunch spot. read more

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Great food and great people working here. Everyone was very friendly and the good was very good. The Bloody Mary was exceptional. I ordered the spicy one. I would highly recommend! read more

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Just had a hardy breakfast at Bakon. Delicious cheesy omelette. My husband had meat lovers omelette w crunchy cubed home fries. Mom had huge plate-sized pancake w thick sliced, crispy bacon. YUM! Big portions & excellent value. Liked self-serve coffee w multiple options: regular, dark roast & 2 flavored. Friendly & prompt service. Chic, funky farm animal decor made us smile. We're from out of town, but will come again. read more

Food was good and hot when served. Ambiance was a little off. Very noisy. Service was good. I don't go here often because of noisiness. read more

Forget the chains and eat local! Best breakfast/Brunch in town! Nashville Chicken ins HOT and phenomenal and the biscuits are amazing! They live up to their name of Bakon with some of the best flights! Try one or try them all. Well worth it! read more

We stopped on the way home from the upstate and the food was amazing! The service was great! It was worth the wait!!!!! read more

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I got the red bird biscuit I loved the heat on it, I love hot sauce on my chicken. I did think the biscuit was very dry and very greasy to where it just soaked the biscuit. I ordered scrambled eggs and they were very greasy like cooked in oil than butter I could only eat one bite , the grits were amazing just needed some salt. read more

A great brunch place does exist in chapin! I got the 2 eggs, bacon and biscuit. It came with grits, but I took them home. My ONLY complaint was that the bacon was thick cut and delicious, but REALLY greasy. I couldn't even soak up the grease with a napkin. The coffee bar is so cute. You get 4 choices and unlimited refills. Just a suggestion to also offer an iced coffee bar! Service was great and the servers are kind and adorable. read more

The host never once greeted me and when she saw me immediatelylooked diguisted. She was very rude to me and other customers. I even heard her tell a customer "I can't read lips" instead of saying she didn't hear the customer or could you repeat what said. This host is an older lady with glasses and a wound under her eye. When I asked for a lemonade to go.. She pasted me an empty cup as if she wanted to refill my cup with the little bit of lemonade I had left. I repeated my question, asking for a lemonade to go please with no ice. She brings me back a cup with only ice in it. That this point I can't tell if she's trolling me, prejudice or is just annoyed about me the customer. She finally gave a to go drink with a cup half way filled up being petty... $14 for 4 pancakes and a lemonade.. read more

Bakon Southern Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chapin, South Carolina

Service is impeccable, truly southern charm! I ordered the Loaded.....and I would love to meet anyone who can actually finish it......LOL The bacon flight was out of this world with all of the different flavors, it is a must try. The chicken was cooked perfectly with lots of subtle flavors and a crunch on the outside that complemented the sausage gravy and held up to it. Also when you order coffeee it's a self serve bar with coffee mugs you would find at home, with lots of options and syrups. This is a place you would have to take multiple trips due to all of the different menu items, because you have try them ALL!!! read more

Really enjoyed my visit here. It's in a new shopping plaza in Chapin, SC and is fun, clean and well lit. The staff was very friendly. Caleb was our server and he was super sweet and attentive. The manager also continued to check in and was personable. I think everyone enjoyed their food. The bacon flight was pretty tasty and I like that they switch up the flavors based on the season. I had I believe the praline French toast and it was good and my friend had the pancake praline which she also enjoyed. I think my husband enjoyed hs meal as well. The restaurant was in a nice New Plaza that is still being developed. Check this place out if you're looking for a cool and Quaint breakfast spot. read more

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Whew, this restaurant was awesome! Our waitress Caroline was amazing, she has a great personality and was very hospitable she interacted with us perfectly. The food is superb we even thanked the chef, everything was perfectly seasoned and tasted really good and they give large portions you definitely get a lot of food for your money and it was worth every cent. We tried the Mimosa and a few other drinks and they were all great. I was super excited at the great atmosphere and the wonderful staff, Billy was a excellent host. I live almost a hour away but I will definitely be visiting here again. Bakon was also wonderful read more

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To expensive for what you get. Each item charged separately! Chairs are very very uncomfortable. Don't know how you stay in business. Food fair nothing to brag about. read more

My daughters and I enjoyed breakfast here while visiting my mom. I grew up in Chapin and to see the businesses booming and more choices for the community and for visitors is fantastic! Angie was our server and she was excellent! The food was good and we loved the coffee bar!! Highly recommend! read more

Looking for a great place for brunch? How about for breakfast? Maybe someplace for lunch? Then make a stop here! The food here is wonderful and the staff is friendly too. There is an ample selection of food to please just about anyone. We are talking pancakes to burgers to chicken and waffles and more! Remember to try the flight of bacon! Can we say yummy! It comes with 4 different flavors of bacon! Ample parking as they are in a small strip mall area. They can accommodate larger parties but could be a little wait when the patio isn't open. Can't wait till our next visit! read more

Bakon Southern Eatery - Maple Chicken Biscuit with Home Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chapin, South Carolina

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Food was amazing they have big portions for kids meals and most things that involve chicken and tasted great there was just a little lenient with the food on the catfish platter. Bacon was good don't know if it's worth $4 a piece of bacon. The Service was great they were understanding with things and had a good environment the manager came and checked on us so that was good. read more

First time visiting Bakon, and I must say the food is worth writing about. I chose the Veggie Omelette, loaded, and it's probably one of the best I've ever had. Service was good, helpful crew, all around a very good breakfast experience. I'll be back! read more

Bakon Southern Eatery - Veggie Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chapin, South Carolina

I had the chicken gravy Benedict. I can still taste it 3 months later. The most amazing chicken biscuit I've ever or will ever have. Best fried chicken too. Thank you. It was probably the best thing I ate when we were in Columbia for a few months. Sadly we didn't find it till we left. read more

I'm an out-of-towner... but every other place I go to for breakfast when I order a Benedict I get a proportionate serving. I ordered the crab Benedict and can't help but feel duped. I got two biscuits (I expected an English muffin but then again we are in the south)... two poached eggs... AND ONE CRAB CAKE.... Wtf???? So that felt a little bit like robbery the flavor was good and the cook was ok... the poached egg whites were a little runny. My husband got the biscuits and gravy and felt they could have been seasoned better. I also ordered a side of fried green tomatoes... and the flavor was bountiful but didn't seem fitting and the batter fell right off the tomato at first bite. We ordered the Bloody Mary's... my husband opted for the Bakon Bloody which was $5 more and had only a different bloody mix, a piece of bacon (which would have been a side order of $3) and a spicy pepperoni... but they were strong, that was a happy expectation met. The kids meals were good... huge pancake! Overall, I would go again but definitely order something different. I think it's wrong they only have one crab cake for a breakfast item that cost $17... it feels like they're cutting cost by robbing by the customer. I think they can do better, but out of the three breakfast options in town, they are within my too 3 Thank y'all! read more

Great!! I had such amazing experience this morning for brunch at Bakon. The service was outstanding! The servers were friendly and very attentive. It made the entire experience for my friend and I something very memorable! We will absolutely be coming back and I would recommend this adorable restaurant to anyone looking for a fun breakfast place. The atmosphere is very inviting and clean! read more

Our visit to BAKON was AWESOME!!! I highly suggest trying this spot if you haven't. The portion size & value are on point. The service was as good as the food. read more

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+Clean and bright. +Service was friendly and efficient. +Coffee included between 7-9am +Bacon Flight flavorful all with sweet base. -3 out of 4 slices were so overcooked, there was no perceivable fat remaining - burnt (8:15am on Sunday morning, no excuse) +3 egg omelette was perfect. As for the Columbia Ave Hash, it's a MOUNTAIN of tots & shredded cheese, a sprinkle of diced meats and 2 eggs on top. I would NOT recommend this at $14. read more

Thank you, Yelp. Just off I-26 at the Chapin exit. I had the avocado toast--perfectly toasted with crisp bacon and 2 sunny side up eggs. They had a large selection of simple to fabulous biscuits, waffles and build your own omelettes. One of the two types of bacon sandwiches that I didn't pick this time will be my choice the next time I come. Clean, bright , welcoming interior, fast, efficient, friendly service, amazing food--what's not to love? read more

Eh... We stumbled to this place after finding the Daily Grind was on summer vacay. We were hoping for delicious eggs Benedict, it was too sweet, because the biscuit was cake like and not savory and the bacon was super sugary and the Hollandaise was unfortunately flavorless (seemed packaged/mix), should be lemony & bright, which would help cut the drippy sweetness of this dish. It's too bad because they poached the eggs flawlessly. Our server was awesome, attentive and kind. He was the best part of our experience. Cute modern atmosphere...clean and gives off a vibe of good food. I don't recommend sitting outside... the smell of their garbage dumpster kept wafting towards our table. Very unfortunate. Maybe will give another try... wasn't thrilled with the menu... no choices stood out and the fact they had tater tots as their potato side says it all.... i can make those at home. When i get breakfast potatoes i want fried cubed potatoes or something roasted and savory. I had ranch to dip tots in, again, this is the south... we stand behind our ranch, it's got to be homemade and good.... this was clearly a bottled variety, i was not impressed. My friend had the same dish so hard to tell, she too thought it was too sweet. They have a fun coffee station, with cute hand thrown mugs.... unfortunately the coffee was nothing to rave about. This place needs to up its committment to quality, as it was mediocre at best. Neither of us cleaned our plates, not a good sign. read more

Hands down the best breakfast I've had in ages. Split the bacon flight, and four of us split a bottle of blood orange mimosas (a worthy option). Then breakfast came! No kidding the fried chicken biscuit was the size of a baby's head, and absolutely delicious. Could only eat half. Crab Benedict, Bakon Benedict, and Columbia Hash also got rave reviews. Service was also attentive and friendly. If I was driving past on I-26 - and I do frequently - I'd absolutely build in time to stop. Come hungry! read more

A wonderful breakfast restaurant with friendly staff. I always feel at home their coffee is acid free so it's smooth and tasty, I love their coffee. read more

Fast, friendly service Great coffee bar Variety of food was good...portion size good for the money. read more

Busy on a Sunday morning as to be expected. They do not accept reservations but other parties had called ahead for waitlist seating. Cute patio with umbrellas for outside seating but too hot for a July brunch. $3 unlimited coffee where you can make your own at the accessible coffee bar. Food and service 10/10. Be sure to check out their sister restaurant next door, Chophouse of Chapin. read more

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If I could give less than one star for our experience today I would. I will say I've been here before and had a good experience. But today they were busy and service and food quality fell apart. They said they were rolling our cutlery and then we'd be seated (after the 45 minute wait). Salt and pepper was empty. Drinks were good and came quickly but they never brought us more water. When the food came after nearly an hour it was already cold, including the eggs. And we didn't have cutlery and had to wait almost 10 more minutes, by which time everything was cold. When we complained they gave us a really unacceptable discount of 30% off the food with eggs although all the food and gravy and biscuits were cold. Honestly the food should have been free and we should have sent it back. But we were with family and didn't want to make the experience worse than it already was and we were hungry after waiting almost 2 hours. We believe the owner or manager was on site but he never came out. They had the opportunity to at least comp a poor meal and make us feel a little better about our choice to eat at their restaurant but they nit picked a small discount. I'll think twice before I go back and will certainly send all the food back next time you if it's like this. read more

So we wanted to love it but it was hard. So self service coffee (which normal coffee was out and so was the creamer), then my biscuits and gravy was cold and so was my daughters. My other daughter got kids plate with pancake with no syrup (brought syrup for my daughter's boyfriend but not my daughter). Food was mid and atmosphere was like we were an inconvenience. Not going back. Also charged for a Mountain Dew that one sip and sent back cause it was just soda water - got water but still charge $3. read more