Wife and I were passing through and stayed the night at Shaw AFB. Found this little place outside…read morethe gate. I was a little worried because it said dirt parking lot and I was on a Motorcycle it we found hard top to park. Ordered stack of sweet cakes and corned beef and hash meals. Both were excellent. The sweet tea was perfect. The biscuits were really good and so were the pancakes. There was some sort of Air Force meeting happening so the place was packed but we still got helped and fed quickly. Great food to start our last day on the road.

Service was horrible.... Sat and waited to be served on for 20 minutes... I've been a server for 5…read moreyears and this place could use some new ones. Food was okay. 4 out of 10.

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!

Great local spot in Sumter. The restaurant is clean. The service is helpful and the food very…read moretasty. Since visiting I have told many of my friends and family about it and encouraged them to try it out.

had my first visit here today, and it was wonderful! The service was beyond what I expected. The…read morefood was phenomenal! Keep up the excellent work and I will be back.

In the old location it seems like the wait was not as long. Sadly waiting over 20 minutes to just…read moreget a table in Sumter is kinda of weird to me. The place is good, but the issue was lack of staff bc they had open tables when we sat down. Really enjoyed the breakfast, two eggs, bacon, and toast all cooked perfectly! Pro tip - order the potatoes crispy. The new location is bright and looks good. Would recommend.

Visited after going to Swan Lake, definitely a nice spot for breakfast or Brunch…read more My server was very sweet, took great care of me. Ordered lots of food to try, my favorite were the grits with cheddar added. You can tell they were stone ground grits and made well. The OJ was also really good, nice and fresh. Will visit again when I'm in town.

I was once a fan of this place but I can no longer support it bc of the clear profit taking they…read moreare trying to pull. Yes I understand how things work and there are issues with the supply chain, but I can not believe for one second that costs have gone up 50%! Time to find another establishment to spend my hard earned money at! Do not recommend!

I went to try the burger because relatives had said it was the best burger in Sumter. It wasn't…read morethat good but I'd go back again. I liked the atmosphere and the employees were nice. The burger and fries were good, I just wouldn't say the best but better than average.

Food was amaz, especially the candied bacon. Service was…read morerather slow. Ambiance was great. You should open another location in Manning, SC

To be fair here, I had been telling my family I "did NOT" want to come to this establishment the…read morewhole time I was in Sumter for this trip. I've been here multiple times and did not like it. This trip was no different. We had a large group of 16 and it started there. Was told a 2hr wait. If we split in to groups of 8 we'd be seated in 45. Took this option. Actually got seated in about 25 minutes seperately. (A table of 8 that was right next to us was vacant and NEVER got used for the entire 90 minutes or so that we stayed at the restaurant so why not accommodate our group? - strike one) Our waitress I'm told was very chippy with an attitude toward some party members. (I didnt get any attitude toward me) but heard a few people stating how she was answering people's requests and how unpleasant she was. - Strike two. The food. I ordered the meatloaf nachos (which were good). I also ordered the fried pork chops w/ side salad. Loading up on fake bacon bits (like 1000 pieces) doesnt make the salad better. This is a hint to their kitchen. The pork chops were dry and the "red skinned" mash potatoes" (which I do not remember the menu stating that they were red skinned potatoes which would mean SKIN would be present in the mash. Otherwise I would not have ordered this. ALSO, their baked beans.......this was the worst part of the meal. I am expecting some version of beans with a bbq base or similar...instead I got some sort of bean SOUP which was totally inedible in my opinion. Whole meal was trash. Strike three. My 83 year old father said at the end of the meal "worst meal I've ever had". Which I had him repeat to the table just in case anyone thought it was just me. $700 with tip for the quality is a bit much. I will never ever return no matter what my siblings say.

If this doesn't scream hole in the wall... you've got much lower standards than me. :-P…read more Anne's Diner is small, and hidden away from the public. I almost missed it going for lunch thanks to the small sign out front. From the outside it's an old white building, small little street sign to let you know you found it, and a small lit "Open" sign in the right front window. No real parking aside from some limited space directly in front of the building, or in the grass behind it. Inside doesn't change much. Maybe 6 tables with enough room for 4 at each. You order directly from the counter, using the wall mounted menu that's hand written with the options for the day. What I wanted, was the Fried Pork Chop or Chicken, what I somehow ordered was the Fried Fish. No, to be clear, they didn't mess up my order. I literally said Fried Fish, then while sitting at the table waiting on my food I thought "DOH!". To accompany the fish, I also requested fried okra, green beans, and Mash Potatoes. I'll start with what I consider negative: The Fried Okra, appeared just pan fried at best. I was expecting a breaded okra that was fried, then served. That crunchy outside, with the soft tasty center... that was my expectation. But what I received was more, boiled and "mushy". This isn't a total negative as much as it is an "unknown". I should have asked what fish was being fried. I had hoped/assumed it would be catfish, and while it COULD have been, I'm not actually sure. It was definitely a white fish, but I almost think it was COD or Bass. Not sure. Now, the positive: Back to the subject of the fish. It was fried very well. Flaky, well breaded and seasoned, fried to a beautiful golden brown. Soft and delicious. While I didn't get the okra I was expecting, it was still good. Well seasoned and prepared, tasted good, and I actually enjoyed it. Though I would have preferred the actual fried okra more. The beans were simple, but not over salted or anything. So good on those too. Lastly, the mashed potatoes were definitely made in house, a bit chunky, but still good. To be fair, they weren't overly seasoned, but a dash of salt and pepper, and it was perfection. Price isn't horrible considering how much food you're loaded with, a piece of corn bread, a small but tasty desert snack, and my never ending glass of sweat tea. Total came to just over $8. Ms. Anne, the owner, was the sweetest woman on earth and made me feel extremely welcomed. Not really how you feel at most quick sit and eat establishments. For a small hole in the wall, the food was really quite good. No flair, no fancy table or prepared meat. Just basic food on a plate ready for you to eat. Be warned, and it may change, when I went there was no AC kicking... just some ceiling fans. So it may be a better option for to-go depending on the heat outside (or the crowd inside). I do plan to return and try more of their "meat" options, such as the fried chicken... BBQ Ribs... or fried pork chops. And that is only some of the many options that change almost daily! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a southern bite that truly feels "down home"!

Was on the way to Columbia and decided to try this restaurant after checking out reviews on Yelp…read more We rode by there and they are no longer in business.

Absolutely best place for a sandwich in Sumter. Friendly staff, clean spot, GREAT sandwiches. I'll…read morebe back when in town!

Excellent Sandwiches and Salads served at table or carry out...specially items each day nice…read moreatmosphere and pleasant service...plenty of parking

I ordered the shrimp and grits with a side salad, and the shrimp had a nice seared flavor that…read moreworked well with the creamy grits. We shared the fried green tomatoes and finished with a slice of cheesecake. I liked that the menu had familiar Southern dishes alongside a few less expected options. The dining room had a relaxed feel, and it made for an easy dinner where we could actually sit and talk for a while.

Visiting Family, we're from Mississippi. My Daughter suggested the Sidebar for lunch. There was a…read moreline forming prior to opening, that alone suggests great food and/or service. Jack was our wonderful server, great service!! Food was delish! My Husband finally decided to try oysters for the first time and he loved them! Thank goodness they were perfectly fried!! Clean, the ambience was nice & mellow, we had a nice experience! Thanks!

Waited 10 minutes and I was never acknowledged. She walked in front of me at the counter and never…read moreacknowledged I was there

So I called and ordered for pickup and everything was wrong, cold, and took a long time to receive…read more I ordered 2 All Star Meals, one with eggs scrambled with cheese, sausage and hashbrowns, and the second with eggs fried hard, bacon and hashbrowns. When I arrived the food was not done as well as I only received one meal. I had to wait for the second to be cooked. Both meals were the same and consisted of eggs scrambled with cheese, sausage, and grits. The food wasn't bad but had to be reheated as most of it was cold. Also the setup is very inconvenient. The cash registers are behind the dining areas where you have to reach over those that are eating to speak to an employee and pay. I personally could not eat where people are reaching over my food. ‍