Inky's Philly Cheesesteak in Easley, SC, delivers a fantastic take on a regional favorite…read more Located at the base of The Silos--where several food trucks ply their specialties--Inky's stands out as a spacious, comfortable spot with large booths that invite you to settle in... and maybe stay a while. High ceiling, lots of wood paneling, very vintage while still feeling up to date. The menu includes burgers, deli-style hoagies, and salads, but let's be honest: the cheesesteak is why you showed up--and it's good enough to keep you coming back. There's some real history behind the name. Albert "Inky" Harris ran the first cheesesteak and hoagie shop in Philadelphia back in the 1940s, and the current grandchildren owners carry that legacy forward. Whether every detail has been perfectly preserved or lovingly remembered, one thing is certain: they source their white American cheese from Philly, and the result feels authentic. And that makes all the difference. The fresh-baked Liscio's rolls are huge--soft and warm on the inside, with a firm, crusty on the outside. Like me... on a good day. Inside, finely chopped steak, peppers, onions, and that perfectly melted white American cheese are blended together, so every bite delivers a balanced, satisfying hit of flavor. No "all onions in one bite, no meat in the next" surprises--just consistent harmony. And the star of the show? Certified Angus ribeye. No shortcuts. No skimping. No regrets. Sandwiches come in 7", 12", or the "I wish I was still in college" 18" option--because sometimes restraint is overrated. My wife and I split the Colossal. The meals are served on trendy paper-toppped metsl trays. The staff and management go out of their way to make you feel welcome and walk you through all the options. Sides round out the experience with plenty of choices: fries, tater tots, onion rings, pasta salad, fried mushrooms (hello, childhood), and a standout option--house-made chips, sliced and fried fresh and disappearing faster than your willpower. Bottom line: If you're craving a true Philly-style cheesesteak without leaving the Upstate, Inky's is absolutely worth the stop. Just don't plan on eating light... or sharing. Hours: M-W: 11-8 Th-Sa: 11-9

Made the drive to Easley specifically for this. I've been craving a proper cheesesteak since I…read moremoved to SC. Inky's probably tops the list as the best I've had in the area. The meat, cheese and onions are mixed perfectly. They skimp a little bit on the meat in my opinion and it's pretty pricey if you're not filling the cheesesteak to the brim. Overall, very tasty

Been coming to this particular location for a while now & my subs are always good! However today…read morewhile I was waiting in line, an older white male decided to move in front of me & the employee cutting the meat & bread just went ahead & took his order like nothing happened. With me being the only black female in there I didn't to much appreciate that.

I ordered a curbside pickup for my wife to grab since she was already out with the kids. Well after…read morewaiting for 10 mins she goes in and they haven't even seen my order had printed. She had to get the kids out of the car just for to be told they haven't even made the sandwich or even know they had an order. Sorry ass service and the guy who picked up the phone can catch these hands, tryna act tough but you working at a sandwich shop. Freaking bums.

Cute little jewel in Pickens! Great food---my eggs, grits, bagel and fruit were fresh and yeasty!…read more Hubby loved his waffle too! Counter service with quick food. Check out the little shop in the back too--I picked up a cute dress for $20!

First time to this area, Staff was amazing! Food was delicious! On the list to revisit!read more

This is the kind of restaurant I like:…read more Great food - everything I've had is great. Try the collards for sure...they made me think that Keith may be a Wizard of some sort. Welcoming Host - The man I assume to be "Keith" has come out every time to thank us for coming in and asks about our meal - even on takeout orders. Thank you Sir. Last & certainly not least - Keith's is Local. See you this afternoon Sir. Hope there's something left by the time we get in.

I know this is a BBQ joint, but this cornbread is an absolute blessing to my soul! It is moist and…read morefluffy at the same time, with a bit of sweetness. A great compliment to the BBQ. However, I would just come her and order a dozen of the cornbread muffins. My family really enjoyed there selections of pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese, and okra. Glad to see such an establishment in this area. Keith always comes out to welcome us when we visit.

Fantastic place near the Furman campus. The staff was great and had good suggestions for food and…read moredrinks. The seating area outside is really good especially for kids. You have to try the churros!!

Fun place the kids love! The food is pretty tasty but a bit higher. I wish they bused tables more…read more We came to a messy table and cleaned up after people. Besides that- it's a great spot to hang during the daytime, great for kids to play and have a beer with a snack. I do wish they had better kids options, my kids aren't big fans of fried foods-- so maybe something with rice instead of fries, or Mac and cheese dish, etc. Overall fun decor a will be back but the few times we've gone my kids say they're hungry as soon as we leave. The Reuben is good though!

Tried to call for a pick up order no one answered so I walked over. I stood at the door sign wait…read moreto be seated with my pup. No one even walked up to see if they could help me. I don't recommend.

Service: Not super busy when we arrived. The young man that served our table was nice…read more Food: I've dined here three times (once was a party). Not impressed with the wings, which is the reason we went. The lemon pepper was not peppered. There was melted butter in the pan, which is where I'm assuming the flavor was. I think wings on Wednesday are 30% off.

Love this spot! The desserts are always on point! Lots of…read moreLOCAL amazing goods. The staff are the sweetest! Love how they are keeping the soul of the old building alive. Had a little, lovely, beautiful drive to check them out Highly recommend!

This place is such a gem! Foodie alert!…read more A sweet little cafe, coffee shop, bakery, amongst a small, rural neighborhood, in the trees. It's on the corner of a semi busy little country road, in a very old, historic building. The big mural is nice. I love that they have a great outdoor space with many tables, picnic tables, cornhole, and a gated in play area for toddlers - with chairs inside there for parents. Very cool space! When we walked in, the place was so adorable, decorated very nicely, and all the goodies looked amazing!! Mama Judy was at the counter (the owner/ bakers mom), and she was so sweet and fun! Very cool that the baking kitchen is upstairs in the same building. We ordered all the things! It was hard to decide: We got the pumpkin bisque (soup) -- it wasn't like any I've had before. More so like thick, puréed pumpkin, not so much a traditional bisque. Not enough liquid added to make it soupy for me. But the flavor was decent. Not my fav though. Autumn grilled cheese: homemade pimento grilled cheese with bacon, cooked green apples, on this amazing homemade bread that seemed almost like a mix of cornmeal and flour... like a little corn grainy and crispy crust- so good!!! The pimento cheese was a bit rich and heavy for me-- BUT that is what pimento is lol it's rich and super creamy. Delicious cheesy goodness, but just put me in a food coma lol. Big portions too! We had to eat it with a fork and knife since it was pretty messy and hearty lol but that was fine. I can't wait to try other sandwiches like the Turkey Brie, etc. We also ordered a slice of the chicken pot pie. The crust was incredible - light and flakey. And the filling was very flavorful. Although the flavors were a bit different than I'm used to in a traditional pot pie. It seemed to have more of a maybe nutmeg and cardamom spiced flavor added in which was unique. You could tell it was made from scratch, and made with love. Just not sure if it was my favorite flavor profile for the inside. It was a little cold inside so probably needed a little more time to heat up. But still was devoured none the less. I got the Mae latte with oat milk, and half the sweetness because I am not a sweet tooth. Mine was good and had great fall flavors. My boyfriend got the Ann latte with whole milk. He said it was just okay and didn't taste like much. Then at the end of his drink, he realized all the spice and flavor and sweetness was at the bottom and didn't mix in well I guess. We know to mix it next time. Are we got a slice of Keylime pie to go. It was a very hard decision deciding which pie to take. I LOVED the key lime pie! To me, this is what real Keylime pie tastes like, with pungent tartness, and just a hint of sweet with a perfect graham cracker crust. My boyfriend did not like it because he is used to the fake, processed, really sweet, Keylime pie from the grocery store, that is not sour or tart like Keylime pie should be. Lol He's excited to try the apple Carmel, peach cobbler, etc next time. We were also given an amazing cookie to take home with us, that was such a treat and bursting with flavor! I forget what it was, but it seemed to have baked in Carmel and other things, Mixtown, and was crispy and buttery, and so incredible to our taste buds! They have a great menu with lots to choose from including quiches, mini sandwiches, different types of pies, baked goods, soup, etc. As well as lattes. They have some general pantry items on the shelves, both generic staples, and gourmet healthy treats. They also sell the cutest handmade knit hats and headbands, etc., that Mama Judy makes herself, and they are so soft and well-made! They sell premade, frozen pie crusts and chicken pot pie soup, ready to bake frozen cookies, etc. They have a selection of bottles and canned drinks in the fridges and other goodies as well. The location and outdoor space in nature is so peaceful and really sets the atmosphere in such a quaint, relaxing way. We can't wait to return and try other things. I love that it is all made from scratch with real and healthy ingredients used. A foodie dream! The owners story and background was fun to hear about, and I love that she had a vision and executed it, and is using her passion and creativity to build community! We'll be back very soon!