Hometown cooking just like you'd expect in the South ... our GO to spot and has always served with…read moresouthern hospitality

The food is good if you go early otherwise I would pass. Servers are very friendly and has a…read moreroadside diner atmosphere.

Do not drive through Lake City SC without stopping to have lunch here!!! Simple building, almost…read moreunnoticeable as you pass by....but the food was INCREDIBLY GOOD!! All authentic Southern home cooking. We feasted on delicious fried chicken, tender short ribs in a sweet BBQ sauce, baked chicken, beef stew over rice, with traditional sides like yams, mac and cheese, green beans, corn muffins and peach or blueberry cobbler. Serve yourself buffet style, sold by weight, fair price and super friendly staff. Next time we pass through we will be stopping again. The only disappointment was that it wasn't an all-you-can-eat buffet, because I DEFINITELY would have enjoyed a second helping!!!

I was standing in line to pay for my food when an employee opened the freezer, the stank coming…read morefrom the freezer was horrible. There's no way they could pass an inspection. I had a friend with me that also smelled it. Eat at your own risk

Great food, great food, clean. Genuine American diner. Friendly waiter. Convenient location.read more

Clean, friendly diner with a great breakfast. They use real eggs, not premix eggs, bacon was…read morecrisp, & the sausage gravy was very good. Most importantly, their coffee was hot & tasty! We knew it was going to be good when we saw the local firefighters eating there too.

What a fun place and Gunsmoke was on the television! We…read moreordered fried chicken that came with collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, 2 rolls, rice and gravy. All made by the same chef that's been there 16 years. The food was delicious and the fried chicken tasted like my mama's (which is a very high compliment!) $20 for two meals. We were there in October so Halloween was everywhere from tablecloths with pumpkin pictures to tall spooky looking characters scattered around. The service was great also. We enjoyed our time at Papa Tom's!

For an out of the way dive with reasonably priced food. Sometimes there is a little wait because…read moreit's all made to order. It's worth the side trip off the interstate for some feel good nothing fancy but tasty food.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant! The customer service is amazing from the…read moremoment you walk in the door-Devin at the register and serving our table was so kind- letting me sample the collard greens when I questioned how much spice was "spicy"(which by the way they were PERFECTION-just the right amount of heat, with vinegar and a balanced sweetness)- and offering suggestions on what to pair with the hamburger steak (which was soooo close to my mom's homemade beef had to close my eyes and just savor the moment). Biscuits are just like your grandmas-if you know you know. Every thing was brought out warm and clearly made to order. We were checked on multiple times throughout the meal by multiple staff-they even made sure not to bring out dessert to the table until we were done with our meal-even though you order all at once at the counter. Do yourself a favor and don't miss this gem of a place- I would happily drive an hour and half from home to come get this meal again. A++ in every aspect!

Solid experience. Staff very friendly. They had a double smashburger running so I got that. It was…read morevery good. Place was fairly empty and this quiet. Staff checked in on me while I ate even though it's not true table service. Nice touch. The fries tasted like those frozen / flash fried preseasoned ones. Not very good. Green beans and Cole slaw were good. Check em out if you are in the area.

My fried chicken was pretty dry in my 12.9.2025 and I ate only a small portion of it. The service…read morewas god, but I felt like maybe the server should have asked why I barely touched the chicken when she asked if I wanted a box to take it home and I said no. The reviews make me think I ate there on a subpar day. First impressions are important though.

We were greeted with a smile as soon we walked into the room. Food was delicious and hot! The staff…read morekept our drinks full. The owner even came over to make sure everything was good and to welcome us to the establishment! Can't beat down home country cooking. We will be back VERY soon!

This hole-in-the-wall is a winner! Don't let the exterior keep you from going in or interior cause…read moreyou to run out. Both are pretty rough. However, the "A" rating on the door for food safety and hygiene should to extend to great taste and very generous portions. The food was reasonably priced and the waitress provided friendly, attentive service. The food preparation seemed slow, but then again it was 11:00 on a Saturday morning so take that into consideration. Give them a try. Your stomach and wallet will thank you!

This is a hidden gem, argue with the best pancakes I've ever had along with some great eggs,…read moresausage, corned, beef, hash great service will definitely be back

These are some terrible individuals. The reason why you don't understand why there are so many bad…read morereviews is because if you are not of the right persuasion you won't notice the terrible people. If you are of a darker persuasion you might as well keep driving until you get to the next exit at least there you get the service you pay for. Will never recommend stopping here and if your eating here make sure you watch everything that is made!!!

Their double cheeseburger is the bomb! I don't understand why they are negative reviews of this…read moreplace. It must just be some stuck up northerners with no tastebuds passing through. If you like good food you should definitely go here. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone! GREAT BURGERS!!!

Found this place on Yelp. Driving north on 95…read moreGreat BBQ! Great service! Nice people. Also it's clearly a local favorite.

Dismal food. Not a vegetable on the [breakfast] menu. Real butter unavailable for a place with a…read morestrong focus on waffles and pancakes? Cheese omelet: choice of cheese? Nah: American. Breakfast potatoes without ANY onions or bell peppers? On the plus side? Friendly servers. Good 'nuf coffee. Clean and bright space.