Sonic Drive-In

We've been here several times on our way home from the mountains and we have always had great…read moreservice and great food. I had the char burger and wing chips and my wife had the fried chicken ranch flip (quesadilla) with wing chips. Both were cooked to perfection and the chips were the best we've had anywhere. Our server was very friendly and engaging, and she checked on us regularly. The restaurant is very casual, clean, and well maintained. We will definitely be dining here again in the near future.

Higher Ground is a favorite amongst Chapin locals and our little nieces. There's outdoor seating…read morefor nice days, a built in playground for the kiddos and a putting green for the adults that still want to be kids but won't fit on the slide :D The food is good. Not 'blow your mind fantastic', but solid and always consistent. We love to come here on afternoons where we just need to get out of the house and relax in the sunshine. You can't go wrong!

Really cute wall art

Hawaiian Heat with Sweet potato waffle fries.

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Beer menu

Bakon Southern Eatery

4.0(84 reviews)

0.6 mi

We travel long distances just to eat at Bakon after discovering it on a family trip to Lake Murray…read more Staff is always attentive and kind. The bacon flights are out of this world, especially the bourbon brown sugar. My son tried the eating challenge. Portions are huge. I love choosing a coffee mug and adding what I want to the already delicious sticky bun or southern pecan coffee. Everything is so delicious!!! The restaurant has a vibrant and eclectic atmosphere. We come back again and again.

LOVE coming here. Everyone was super nice and patient with my son's order (he's autistic). They…read moremade sure his grilled chicken didn't have any grill marks and seasoned it perfectly for him and no one complained.

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Deep South Cheese and Grill

4.9(56 reviews)

79.0 mi

Stopped in here before hitting up Attic Treasures just down the road in Harlem. It's a small place…read morein a former gas station(?). The young ladies running it were very sweet and attentive. We were quickly waited on and our friendly server answered all our questions. We started with an order of putine (that strange Canadian delicacy). We kept it simple by just adding gravy although there was s lot of things we could have added. They make their cheese curds in house. There wasn't a fry left by the time our entrees arrived. My DD ordered a Tammy burger which was 2 beef patties, pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and hot sauce and I got the patty melt. We both chose onion rings for our side. I had water and DD had tea. Everything was delicious and we decided we will definitely be back.

Nice little country diner place off the beaten path. Stop by on my way to Augusta. It was tasty…read morefood and good service. Clearly everyone inside knew each other. Nice to see a place where everyone in the community likes to go.

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Summer's Restaurant

4.6(21 reviews)

18.0 mi

Decided to try this place out for lunch. It's a small local place that's only open from…read moreThursday-Sunday. They have a couple of tables to dine in. Known for their burgers so I ordered a cheeseburger plate. I got salad and fries for side. The burger was good fries were the typical crinkle fries. Overall good meal and service. I'd definitely return.

Summer's is a great place to go for a "home cooked" hamburger with all the trimmings. Excellent…read moreonion rings or order a "split" and get the other half of the plate full of fries. Great country atmosphere with nice staff.

Fresh brewed tea and ice cold lemonade

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BBQ sandwich

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Columbia

4.4(126 reviews)

22.2 mi

Great burgers great atmosphere. Super quirky but good vibes. We were sat down immediately and the…read morefood came out quickly. Simple menu and I like that. The fries are good. Seasoned but not over seasoned. 10/10 would come back.

Super fun burger joint, minutes from USC's campus. Fun music and nice casual atmosphere . Burgers…read moreare around $10-$11 a piece. They are basic as in no tomatoes or lettuce Only vegetarian option is a grilled cheese, I personally would love them to add a black bean burger to the menu (please!)

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Great cider and beer selection

Lucky's Burger Shack

4.2(216 reviews)

10.7 mi

Service was great! Atmosphere even better! Great night out! Foot amazing as well! And was so close…read moreto home!

When you're looking for a fun, laid back dive bar with great food, Lucky's is your place. It looks…read moreso unassuming from the outside, but having tried several menu items, you can't go wrong. My favorite is the chicken philly cheesesteak. There's such a great option of beers and wines and the service is always outstanding. It's a little out of nowhere for us, but we look forward to every visit!

Pool area

Kids cheeseburger and fries

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Bar area

Roy's Grille

4.6(163 reviews)

10.0 mi

Had a fantastic meal at Roy's Grille. Great hospitality. The brisket was delicious and got high…read moremarks from our whole party. I loved all the sides! Even loved the bread pudding dessert.

Nothing has ever done well in this "shopping" center. It is so run down you should be scared to eat…read moreanything that comes from there. As I expected, food match building tired, tired! Trust your feelings about a place

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BBQ Pull Pork, Hash and Rice, and Sweet Potato Fries

Chubby's Burgers And Brewhouse

4.1(136 reviews)

21.4 mi

Just driving through on our beach trip and just happened to stumble upon this gem on our way. Order…read morewas ready for pick up in 15 minutes. Wish we could have stayed for a few rounds. Cool atmosphere and was pretty busy. 10/10 they nailed it from the patty to the flavor pairing to the hand cut fries. BEER CHEESE IS A MUST FROM THIS PLACE!!!

Always fall in love with a specials Staff is amazing and it…read moreis always a vibe on a Friday night with some live music

Nice little place, and they have pool tables!!

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Chicken sandwich and rings

H&W Grill

4.5(13 reviews)

63.4 mi

When we first moved to Gaffney 1 1/2 yrs ago, we found this little gem. We were literally ordering…read moreat least twice a week from there. The hotdogs were great and the chili was just right. Their fries then tasted good as well. This lasted for about 4-5 months. Then, one night we ordered and everything was wrong. Nothing tasted like it did before. The fries were fried in stale grease (can tell by color and taste). We didn't go back. Well, tonight I decided to give them a shot again. Needless to say, it was just as bad as the last time. Fries dark brown and gross. Hotdogs nor the chili tasted like they did when we first found them. No lie, my dog wouldn't eat the hotdog part I NEVER give bad reviews, but with times being harder and food being so expensive, I would hope someone would level with me. I'm not sure if there was an ownership change or food service change. Whatever happened around a year ago was NOT a change for the better.

I saw where this place received an award for having the best fast food in Gaffney. They literally…read morehave a plaque near the counter where you order. That means a lot in a town where you can find a good hotdog or tasty cheeseburger on every other corner. What sets these folks apart is the combo of quality and price! Good food and prices you can't beat.

Cheeseburger Plate with hand cut fries

Hotdog plate.

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Hardee's

2.3(12 reviews)

0.5 mi

I hadn't been to a Hardee's in a while and Chapin doesn't have many options. For this location:…read more The pros: The food is good and not greasy You can taste the patty. Like BK used to be The staff is very nice and professional The restaurant is clean The prices are reasonable The outdoor seating is really nice. It's shaded, has decorative lighting and beautiful vegetation The cons: Service is slow. Not-so-fast food The menu isn't as good as it used to be: no onion rings, no Western Bacon Cheeseburgers any more. I don't usually rate fast food places but I think it's warranted here because they do a good job and the food is really good for fast food. This location does more drive through business than dining room business but it's a good experience dining in. I will be back!

You might find this hard to believe. I ordered a quick lunch and was surprised when the cashier…read moresaid the total was $5.76 for a $2.99 burger and small soda. I asked for a receipt and she told me they were out of paper. I talked to the manager and asked how much the two items should cost and she miraculously pulled out a receipt for $3.68. While I waited I checked my credit card app and saw that I was charged the higher amount so I talked to the manager again asking for the difference and she refused, even after I showed the charge on my phone. The manager said "I don't owe you nothin." I know it's just a coupler of bucks, but I'm letting you know to be aware. The same thing could happen to you. Needles to say, I won't be back soon.

The Chapin Hardee's is really clean. Great outdoor dining area too.

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5 years ago

Great food and great service! the inside seating area is always Nice and clean!

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