The tomato basil soup looks and tastes like tomato sauce that would belong on spaghetti. The wraps…read moreand sandwiches were all $11-$12 dollars for what most places sell for $8. Not sure what this place is thinking. Salads are $13-$14.

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

This was a tasty and healthy lunch pit stop on our drive to Washington DC. We thoroughly enjoyed…read moreour salad bowls and so did our kiddos. The space is light and airy bustling during the lunch hour on weekdays. Along with the healthy bowls, the smoothies drew us in and they did not disappoint. Everything was made from scratch. The location in the heart of the charming historic downtown was a bonus as well! Highly recommend!

We stopped in on a crowded weekend day. It is a standard service of ordering at the counter, take a…read morenumber and find a seat. The atmosphere reminded me of a busy coffee shop - buzzing energy and noise. It was packed so I was worried about getting a table but we eventually did. Food coming out was incredibly slow but they were all hustling. Food didn't stop coming out, it was just that busy. Food was worth the wait but so glad I had packed my toddler lunch so we avoided all meltdowns. We would return!

Wonderful owner and staff, yummy pastries and food to order. It has a nice vibe in here…read more Comfortable sitting, tv with captions, motivational coffee signs. Great tasting coffee. The owner take prides in her business and she grateful. We will support her as much as we can while we are here.

Another very cool coffee spot in charleston. In fact I think this one might be the best one. A lot…read moreof great drink options and unique drink options, I must say. Stop here for your morning, mid day or evening coffee fix!!

We visited Goldenrod Kitchen on Sunday afternoon during 4th of July weekend, and it was packed! The…read morerestaurant was very hot, and as first-time visitors, the seating and ordering setup felt a little chaotic at first. You order at the counter, then grab a table when one becomes available. The Gold on Ice was delicious and the perfect iced coffee for such a hot day. We ordered the Superfood Sunrise Burrito and the Front Porch Feast, both with vegan options, and both were well-seasoned and flavorful. The sauce on the burrito was definitely the highlight. Goldenrod Kitchen has a chill, hospitable atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Despite the busy holiday weekend rush, we would definitely recommend it!

Such a cute, awesome place! Came for brunch and everything was amazing. Especially the banana…read morecoffee, matcha, and chai! All the workers were super sweet. It was very busy (which is awesome for them) so be prepared to wait a little bit for your awesome meal!

Fantastic service! So kind and friendly to everyone (old, young and in between)…read more The pizza "muffs"are amazing! They are very filling (FYI)...the roll portion is delicious and the pizza parts taste like quality ingredients. They are easy to eat while driving too. I like their chicken salad and my husband loved the Italian sub. You will want the cheesecake on repeat. Everyone else "craves" their sweet baked goods but I'm not sure I'll ever order them because the cheesecake is perfection! The whole place is spotless including the restroom.

I attended a small gathering this week that featured Maveen's chicken salad croissants. Everyone…read morewas raving about them! I then decided I would have to try them for breakfast before I left the small town of Eleanor. I chose one of their GIANT cinnamon rolls and was not disappointed! I loved how much cinnamon was packed into every gooey bite. Wish I lived closer so Maveen's could be on my regular treat rotation. Their staff was kind, friendly, and happy to share information about Eleanor's past (this location used to the the pool hall!) Highly recommend stopping in for a bite. Wishing this small business all the best!

I've been there 2-3 times. They are super helpful to modify my gluten free food…read more Staff s always polite, fun and hard working.

Extraordinary! Everything we ordered was absolutely perfect. This is truly an authentic…read moreMediterranean restaurant with the perfect choices of dinner options. We started the evening scouring the menu for tonight's choices and settled on pierogies and falafel for an appetizer. The warm pierogies with potato and cheese filling had the right amount of creamy texture with the perfect crunch. The falafel with tahini and garlic sauce completed the appetizer. I saved some of the tahini sauce to have with the falafel wrap. The pita bread filled with falafel and veggies, accompanied by a side of tahini sauce, was the perfect balance for an evening meal. I noticed quite a few people coming in for dessert, which included the cheesecake. Admittedly, I was too full to enjoy the cheesecake at the restaurant, so I ordered a baklava cheesecake to go. It was amazing! The crunchiness of the sweet baklava paired with the cheesecake is a perfect balance to the tanginess of the cheesecake. The quality of ingredients and flavors used are perfect in every dish. The selection of food choices is hand-selected and crafted to perfection. Phenomenal restaurant! I felt like I was back in the Mediterranean enjoying a great evening meal.

Crêpizza. I've never heard of such a fancy word, but perhaps both of the deceased Merriam brothers…read morecould sport a blue suit so they can be sophisticated enough to add that to the C section of their 2026-edition Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Well, enough of that wordy nonsense, let's talk pizza. I didn't get any, so I opted for the Nutella Crêpe, which gave me a creamy filling. For just $7, this dish was sweet to my wallet. A whole pie was more than double that. The calzones also looked fantacular (Webster hasn't added that one yet). The server was attentive, and the ambience was light and airy like my crêpe. I'll be back once South Ridge adds a 22-lane highway to dilute the traffic.

Workers dip their fingers in the ranch while making it and lick them and stick them back in again…read more Know multiple workers that have done this 100%.

Excellent-Hand Crafted & Authentic! Tsunami Noodles…read morew/Chicken and Hiroshima for the win!

Always wonderful food!!! Service is friendly and efficient…read more I almost always get the daily specials. Not only are they a great deal, the food is delicious. Fridays are my favorite (baked steak) but when Shima does his turkey dinner it is great! He makes the best dressing (stuffing) I've had from a restaurant. Everyone around loves the Italian food on Wednesday. The regular menu items are creative and for the most part only found at Shima's. He taught me to eat the egg on ramen (amazing) and the Hiroshima is worthy of a trip to get there. I'm just spoiled that it's close.