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    Charlene's Home Cooking

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Banana pudding with chess cookies and strawberries

    We got an assortment of the menu items and they were nothing short of amazing. Charlene's Home Cooking is exactly that: home cooking. From the pinto beans to the fried chicken to the ox tails, everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked with love. Not only was the food amazing, but the customer service was outstanding. Even as first time patrons, we were treated like family. Don't even get me started on the banana pudding... out of this world. Everything is made from scratch, nothing out of a can. This local business is a gem that I will certainly be revisiting!

    My mom and I stopped by this charming little family
    B R.

    soul food restaurant and couldn't have been more pleased. Miss Charlene made us feel right at home and the food was perfection. From the fried chicken and turnip greens to the mashed potatoes and pan fried squash, it felt like home. Thank you Miss Charlene!

    Beef stew, yams, and turnip greens.  So good!!
    Justin H.

    Excellent. I found Charlenes by searching on Yelp while traveling through the area. It is tucked away in a unit of a small building off the road. So glad that I listened to the reviews. This is one of the best "meat and 3" or soul food restaurants I have ever tried. It's not just fried chicken (although that looked good too). They have lots of options ranging from beef stew to grilled fish. Veggie options were also pretty varied -- yams, fried green tomatoes, turnip greens, mash potatoes, etc. I really enjoyed everything I ordered. Flavored perfectly and not overcooked. The also have a kids menu with several options for children. Excellent cornbread, rolls, desserts too! The owner, Charlene, really makes sure you have good service too. All the servers and employees were on top of making sure the orders came out quickly. Very friendly people. Anyone would feel welcome here and enjoy the food/experience. Overall: Highly recommenced. We will be back next time we are in Spartanburg. Great option if you want very authentic Southern cuisine.

    James D.

    Super friendly people here and every single entree is cooked to order so plan on sitting and chatting a bit. They have some amazing cakes for dessert, definitely try one. I had the fried pork chop dinner with blackeyed peas and fried okra and I'd definitely get it again. Plenty of parking out front and they can take credit cards as well. The bathroom is sort of in a weird spot and it's strange you wash your hands in a sink in front of everyone, but it's no big deal. They also have a salad bar. This is definitely real home cooking right here. I'll be back next time I'm up Spartanburg way.

    Me and Charlene..
    Kevin S.

    Great home cooking. I had the collard greens, cabbage, fried Chicken. Finished with sweet potato pie and peach cobbler. I Excellent! I would recommend all . Friendly service. Charlene is "salt of the earth". Treated me like we were life long friends.

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    Dorothy H.

    Another jewel we found while traveling through. This is a family owned and operated restaurant. The food reminds you of Sunday dinner at Grandmas and the owner is so down to earth and friendly. She introduced me to her entire family. She runs the establishment with her husband, daughters, and a host of extended family, even the great grands were there. The food was hot and tasty. The cabbage and yams were some of the best I have had. The decor is not five star, but the love she puts into the food definitely is. She has some beautiful flowers and even gave me some tips about caring for mine. Definitely recommend this place!

    Fried chicken, yams, Mac&cheese. BBQ Ribs, fried green tomatoes and mashed potatoes
    Amber O.

    FANTASTIC FOOD!! Charlene was so sweet and so was everyone working there. We had our baby with us and he loved the food too! Great price too!

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    Awesome food and service!!! Highly recommend!!! Don't let the outside looks fool you!!!

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    Food was incredibly good and friendly service only made it better. So many good fresh options every day.

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    Fantastic food , me and my Husband Love it , we are from Asheville NC , and we finally found a good spot to eat at !!!

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    Amaazing Food!! The best Fried Chicken and Rice w Gravy I've ever eaten!! Also loved the corn balls! Thanksss!!

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    Great food great customer service highly recommend eating there , I love Charlene's Key lime cake

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    Hope you come again soon, have Blessed day

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    Food was ver good, southern cooking. Our server was amazing. Friendly and helpful. Their chicken is very good. So are all their desserts.

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