Awesome food--we loved the pulled pork, loved the ribs, the Cole slaw was super delicious, and the…read moregreen beans were great too! The large smokers caught our attention as we were passing by, with smoke billowing out--and the aroma of delicious smoked meat made us turn around and stop in. They were so nice and helpful with the food choices, and a special touch was the cook presenting the food to us before bagging the boxes for us to go. He was also very helpful in suggesting a cool (and apparently little known) picnic spot by the river! Perfect! I can't wait to go back! If you love BBQ, this place is the real deal.

Food was ok the first time I went but the service was good. The woman that served us made up the…read morefoods lack of pizazz! The second time the food was fantastic. Fall off the bone ribs. I mean so tender moist sauce in my beard and all over my face! Some local sports highlights needs improvement!

Excellent place!! You know how sometimes you get to a place right before they close and they give…read moreyou attitude?? Well not here! Tonight I was the a-hole who shows up 30 minutes before closing time but EVERYONE was very warm and welcoming!! We started with loaded hummus which also came with this like flat bread pizza that was great. For my main course I didn't know what I wanted but had it narrowed down to 2 chicken dishes. I asked my waitress for her input and she told me not to get either because "chicken is boring" okay then!! I got a Cuban sandwich which was very good. As a side I got the tomato cucumber salad which was also very good. The chef came out near the end of dinner to check on us and see how we were doing. We sat outside on the patio because it was a lovely evening so I can't really speak to the ambiance but the patio was very nice!! I'd definitely come here again I only wish my traveling partner had heeded my advice and we could have come here before our last night in town!!

We were staying in South Charleston for several days and this was on our short list for dinner…read moreevery night of our visit. Finally, on our last night, we finally made it in. It did not disappoint! We started with the loaded hummus. Phenomenal. Loaded is a perfect description. I ordered the Olive Tree gyro. Fantastic flavor. I paired it with the cucumber and tomato salad delightful. The meal was surprisingly filling and I waddled out of there like a stuffed grape leaf. Oh and I had Merlot for my beverage. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. The chef stopped by the our table. Super friendly and inviting. It was a lovely evening and we sat outside. All in all, I'd call this a delicious and wonderful dining experience.

I left a voice mail inquiring about catering a private dinner party. No response. When a potential…read morecustomer calls to offer you a lucrative gig, even if you cannot accept the offer, please return the phone call.

Ms. Groovy's catered our wedding at a location an hour away (that only had a large kitchenette) and…read moreyet the food was DELICIOUS, fresh, and well-presented. The servers she provided were efficient, cool, and hard-working. GREAT experience!!

My husband brought home their family special Thursday night, chicken Alfredo, salad and bread. The…read moresalad was fresh, the garlic toast was ok, but the chicken Alfredo was extremely bland, dry, and tasteless. It had ZERO flavor. Adding salt and pepper did not help. Doubtful they will be given a second chance.

The food is plentiful, and homecooked. We always have more than enough and really appreciate the…read moreThursday night meals so that we have an alternative to fast food and rushing home to cook. Their catering is always a beautiful spread with everyone walking away satisfied.

**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.

Service was great. Heidi the prep cook did an amazing job making my hot dogs. Didn't steam the buns…read morebut that's totally fine! The BBQ sandwich was good also! Love the inside too! Great place!

This is my "go to" place when I need good, tasty, hearty carry out!!! After a devastating fire,…read moreJeff recently relocated to a new kitchen in the Travillian's Pharmacy building in Kanawha City!!! Call Jeff for carry out and catering

I can't speak on the food because Jeff was a no call/no show for our Nurses Week catering event. It…read morewas 570$. I absolutely DO NOT recommend this place.

Great food and great service! Best BBQ in the Kanawha…read moreValley! I go there for lunch on a weekly basis!

Always good, always reliable. Service is fast. Employees are friendly. I love everything on the…read moremenu. The ramp burger is my jam. It is soooo good. Ramp Burger, fire crackers fries, and a drink are around $20.

Are 0 stars an option? I placed an order for a company meeting 1 week prior. When I called…read moreinitially, I was told to call back later, he was too busy to take my order. I was a little taken back, but decided to call back as requested. I ordered lunch for 25 people for a company quarterly meeting. He took my name, address, meeting location... Said he would call on the morning of the meeting to confirm and get my credit card information. At 10:40 I called to confirm the order. He said I have nothing going out today. He asked who I talked to, I advised David, he said well that's me and I must have missed it. I asked what they could do, because I have a meeting room full of people, and he replied with nothing. He did not offer to correct this in any way or make any offers to fix his mistake. We ordered last minute from Jimmy Johns, and they were very accommodating for a last minute large order... I have supported Wellington's Cafe many times, as I travel to Charleston, WV for work. I can honestly say that the way this was handled, I will NEVER use this business, nor could I recommend anyone else to use.

Perfect place for lunch. Home cooked meals and they are on top of their service. The place is very…read moreclean also. The pricing is cheap for the amount of food. The only con is the parking lot can be tricky but you can drive around their building for easier exiting.