Had the Eastwood croissant. It was wonderful. Full of meat and the croissant was perfectly crispy…read more For dessert we had the chocolate lovers pie! Wonderful

I have become a big fan of cream cheese and lox bagels. I decided to try this spot since I…read morecurrently am staying nearby. The menu was excellent with a variety of options. Breakfast and lunch choices like different bagel sandwiches, some salads, etc. It's spacious and decorated like a train station inside. Service was friendly. I got a combo which meant for $3, I got a fountain drink and a side (bag of chips, pasta salad, potato salad, fruit cup were the choices I remember). It's not the cheapest for a bagel but I expect that when getting lox and the portion was satisfying. They have pastries and some dessert (pineapple upside cake) in case you also want something like that with coffee or tea. I saw at least 3 items on the menu that I want to eat so I will be back. It was very clean inside and had a causal and quieter atmosphere.

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

The Authentic Philly Cheese Steak. Is that one word or two? According to the menu it is…read more"Cheesesteaks", which auto correct doesn't like, but there it is. Rainy-ish Thursday December night at about midnight, or really 6:00PM but as dark and rainy as it was, it felt like midnight, the crowd had not hit yet but was trickling in. I found the opportunity to hit up Inky's going to a Clemson graduation party from Greenville. Good timing. No wait seating. Allowed to get a beer from next door, craft beers from Silos Brewing. Ordered the authentic standard 12 inch Philly with the Cooper cheese option, no additions because we are playing the authenticity game. Which is in itself a bit of an argument since a few "authentic" cheesesteaks in Philly swear by Cheese Whiz as authentic. Cheese Whiz is not an option, but provolone or American and Cooper are options. This is otherwise certified Angus beef ribeye, sliced super thin and incorporated on the grill with onions and the cheese into one homogeneous filling of authenticity. Also, the roll is the authentic Italian style from Liscio's Bakery - softer and chewier. I am not sure if it is a Liscio style or if they actually import these, but they are the real deal for texture and flavor. So, all that is fantastic. My only beef with the authenticity is just that....the beef. Not specifically the beef quality, but the beef quantity. The Philly Cheesesteaks I have had (in Philly) usually have a higher beef to bread ratio than my experience here. Could just be the chef for this one, but it seemed that my experience has been beef almost overflowing the hoagie bread. With that said, this is a fantastic and mouth watering sandwich. Not dry. Steaming hot. Came out very quickly. Made to order. Priced at $14.25 with tax comes to $15.53. I would say that coupled with the Silos experience, this is a destination worthy sandwich. If the restaurant keeps it this way, still worth it, but I wish there were an option to pay $2 more, for example, for 1.5X meat and it would be perfect. Oh, and maybe add the Cheese Whiz option for that side of town.

Ok. This is a Jersey Mike's. The food might be ubiquitous, but it is pretty much consistently good…read morewherever I go. I am taking time to write a review of this one to highlight the exceptional service and work ethic I saw at this particular one. The ladies that were working were a well-oiled machine. I came in for lunch and the place (although relatively small) was crowded. Almost every table was taken. Very prompt and polite service and great communication with smiling faces. But let me comment on how they worked. As I was enjoying my perfectly prepared sub (an original Italian), there was zero wasted time or energy from the staff. Tables were cleaned and turned over quickly and the food prep area and counter, along with the deli slicer were SPOTLESS. They wiped everything down and made it look perfect between every order. And it happened so quickly and effortlessly that it took me a minute to catch on. Kudos to these ladies for taking pride in their work and making a simple sub sandwich lunch a memorable experience.

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.

What a find! My friend and I try out different restaurants when we meet up for lunch - our meal…read morehere at the Farmhouse Deli was exceptional. Our first place that night become regular lunch location! First, there was a great ambiance to feel comfy and "at home". Bakery items by the register were enticing. Merchandise in the back inclusing super soft tees, sweatshirts and pants amongst other items (some handmade)! And there were Pickens referenced logos. I love finding shirts of a town!! This is all good but what really makes it superb is the food. I had the homemade chicken salad on wheat; healthy portion, soft bread and delicious chicken salad with a touch of apple plus a side of chicken dumpling soup. And a chai latte. All delicious. My friend had an egg and cheese croissant. She also exclaimed how delicious it was, especially the croissant. Finally, the staff. Very nice and checked back just the right amount of times to make sure everything was okay. Excellent. Ooops, one last item to mention - they are now open on Sundays too. I believe from 11-3. TRY IT - You'll love it!

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!

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.

We were ravenous after a tour at Furman, and followed the Yelp ratings to this gem. Delicious food…read moreserved with a swiftness and a smile. A great quick stop!

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!

The Fettuccini Alfredo was amazing! I've been looking for a good alfredo in Easley and this is the…read moreone I will get again. The sauce was perfect!

One of the worst food experiences we've had in a while.the second star is because the waiter was…read moretrying really hard, but nothing else was worth recommending. Our family (3yo and 1yo) went in a weeknight, so not too busy, not the problem. We sat outside to avoid disturbing people with our kids. Drinks came out watery (syrup not refilled? But even after refill they were watery, so maybe just saving on syrup). Didn't help that one of the drinks had the paper from the straw in it when he brought it the second time. Several listed drink menu options were not available, so we deferred this. Food took forever, the kids got antsy. Trucks and several cars gum ir thro downtown Easley, and the patio is right next to the main road, so not a restful environment, and no sound guard walls to protect the area. We ended up with pizza and other comfort foods for the kids, because there were no good/special menu option to us. Pizza was reasonable, the crust was a bit stale and toppings were underdone. We deferred dessert because of the things we had experienced. My favorite cuisine is Italian and Greek - noting but disappointing, not to mention all the surrounding factors. We moved to Easley recently. I hope we get something better than this in this genre downtown, because we won't be back.

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!

Traveling between Columbia,SC and Atlanta, GA and needing a break. My husband went to school in…read morethe Clemson area so we figured we'd gas up and dine in Easley. We found this yummy pizza/wing/brewery spot in downtown Easley. Definitely worth the visit. Food was fresh. We got a works pizza and the Buffalo gar chee bar ( think garlic cheese bread with marinara and Buffalo chicken with a side of ranch ). Online ordering was easy and ready when promised. I look forward to stopping through again if the opportunity presents itself.

My husband and I came here on a Friday for lunch. We got spinach and and artichoke dip for an…read moreappetizer. It was awesome. My husband ordered baked chicken parm, and I got a personal pizza. My husband's chicken parm was burnt. We asked the bartender what he thought, and he agreed he would get another made. The second is what is in my pictures. It was still burnt. It seemed like they needed to change the oil in their fryer. However, the bartender had the manager come over and look. The manager said this is how it normally looks and people love it. I asked him if it seemed like the oil needed changed and he said no. He then sat at the bar and watched us. The manager was aggressive and rude. This is why I'm giving them a 1 star review. They didn't try to improve the situation and almost seemed hostile. My husband and I both come from restaurant backgrounds, so we weren't trying to cause trouble. We just wanted to enjoy our lunch date