Talk about old school. This was an interesting discovery. There are several buildings including a…read moreFarmers market so I wasn't sure where the restaurant was. I went in the Farmer's Market first. It looks like an old barn. There were lots and lots of homemade choices- "canned" soup bases, fruits, vegetables, salsas, jams, flavored oils to name a few. There were also fresh fruits, nuts, honey, vegetables, dairy products and cakes. There are four areas you can eat. The main "restaurant" is small with only a few tables. Evidently it's a favorite of older local gentlemen to gather for an early breakfast. There is also the "Pig Sty," "The Chicken Coop" and the farmer's market area. Some of these can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer so dress accordingly. The farmer's market area is heated by a wood stove. The staff here are so friendly. It felt like we were visiting family. The food was good ole country food. The hubby and I each ordered the breakfast plate. I had coffee with my choice of several flavored creamers. If you pay in cash you get a discount. If you are in the area you should check it out. You can order from the breakfast or lunch menu. Plan to stay a few extra minutes and look around and support local farmers. We brought home some boiled peanuts. Fun experience and good breakfast.

Went to Barnwood Grill on Whitehall Rd. In Anderson for breakfast today. There's a three egg…read moresausage omelet under that gravy biscuit. William had a sausage trash bowl. Both were beyond delicious. I highly recommend this unique place.

My daughter goes to college in Oxford Ohio and there's a place there called bagel and deli. Every…read moretime we move her in or out of school working out for a visit we always stop at bagel and deli for their steamed bagels. Now flash Forward to hunting for a grad school and we happened upon this lovely town called Clemson. In many ways it mirrors Oxford and size scope feel and bubble. On day two we decided to stop in Sully's steamers because of the away reminded me of bagel and deli. Turns out the owner went to Miami and one of his favorite places to eat with bagel and deli. The sandwiches are almost identical save for they came not only wrapped in oil but a to-go box as well. The entire place was steamy and humid that bagels were perfect and my breakfast sandwich with flawless. While they don't have a competition to eat everything in the menu board like bagel and deli I would probably make my own competition. I really hope my daughter chooses Clemson cuz I want to come to this place more often!

I went here about a month ago with some friends after drinking downtown. I'm not a picky person and…read morei ordered the STEAMENSTEIN, should be easy enough but the employees were on their phones and took forever to make. By the time i got my bagel it was soggy on the outside but ice cold on the inside. Was not pleased with my experience and my friend had the exact same experience.

We love Fruit Punch. We stop by every summer when we are visiting family in SC…read more This is a great little lunch stop with burgers and sandwiches and most importantly for our daughter ice cream. The food is always good and comes with nice side options. The ice cream scoops are quite large and of course delicious. The servers always make us feel welcome and are attentive to refills etc. This place is laid back and easy going and one of our main places to visit when in town.

Every visit to Lake Hartwell we must get their chicken salad sandwich. Great local restaurant and…read morenice folks!!

We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

Wonderful location for dining all fresco. Limited menu and quantities can be limited. Great place…read moreto enjoy a quality sandwich.

I was surprised at all the things this store had! We grabbed sandwiches from them two nights and…read morethey were very good! We also bought groceries, beer, soap, fire starters, marshmallow sticks, water and a few other necessities. One evening we sat out back for live music and drinks! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Betty's is an all in one stop shop!

Great atmosphere! We ordered food at the bar by filling out a slip of paper with our choice and…read moreoptions. I ordered the bratwurst sandwich and it came with a bag of chips. I also ordered the potato salad. It was a little sweet for me. The beer selection was full of great German options.

Oh yEAsSSss! Food is fantastic, lots of options, sooo good, the meat doesn't taste cheap either,…read moreunlike many restaurants. I have been going to Groucho's all my life and WAs sOOo excited to have one opening in Anderson, I was not disappointed! I always get the STP dipper! It is soo good! Oh don't get me StArTed on the Groucho sauce! Oh my goodness it is good! My mouth is salivating just thinking about it! Mmmmmm! I dip my sandwich, pickle, and chips in there! It is probably my favorite sauce I've ever tasted! Guys just go head to Groucho's, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Groucho's for making my life scrumptious!

Out of town visitor. Thoroughly unpressed. Minimal fresh toppings. Overpriced for what I got…read more Service was pleasant at least

Hidden Gem Alert…read more Some places spend millions trying to manufacture "authentic." The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store apparently skipped that meeting and just kept being authentic. The building looks exactly like what you'd hope to stumble across while wandering the North Georgia mountains. Rustic. Colorful. Cozy. The kind of place that makes you instinctively slow down because you know there's probably something interesting inside. Parking is a bit of a scavenger hunt, but that's part of the adventure. If you're expecting a six-level parking garage with valet service, you've made several wrong turns. The staff immediately made us feel like we'd wandered into Papaw's store and the grandkids were helping out for the afternoon. Two young ladies were running the place, one at the register and one making sandwiches. They weren't reciting a corporate script or trying to upsell me a rewards program. They were just genuinely friendly people who actually seemed happy we stopped in. Imagine that. This isn't a restaurant pretending to be a country store. It is a country store. There's no fancy dining room either. You can eat on the little front porch if it's available, but we grabbed our sandwiches and walked across the street to the riverside park. Honestly, I can't think of many lunches that end with eating beside a mountain river and making a few casts with a fishing rod before heading down the road. That's hard to beat. Now let's talk sandwiches. Three of us ordered the Harvest. Presentation? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Nobody is arranging edible flowers with tweezers back there. It's toasted store-bought bread filled with ingredients that simply belong together. Sometimes food doesn't need to perform gymnastics. It just needs to taste good. And it did. Every bite reminded me that somewhere along the way we've confused "artisan presentation" with "good cooking." The Harvest isn't trying to become internet famous. It's just quietly being delicious. My brother ordered the meatloaf sandwich, and if he wasn't already family, I probably would've stolen half of it. He declared it fantastic with exactly the right amount of condiments. The grandkids inhaled their grilled cheese and ham & cheese without a single negotiation, which every parent knows is basically a Michelin star. One thing that really caught my attention was the steady parade of locals coming in for takeout. That's the kind of review you can't fake. Locals vote with their wallets every day, and this place clearly keeps getting elected. Here's another tip: don't skip the neighboring art gallery. My daughter wandered in and came back smiling. The manager wasn't just selling artwork. She was telling stories. She explained the history of the area, how it shaped the artists, and why certain pieces existed. You could tell she genuinely loved what she was talking about. That's becoming a rare commodity these days. By the time we left, I realized something. The Open Door doesn't have the polish of a big destination restaurant. It doesn't need dramatic plating, twelve-word menu descriptions, or foam strategically placed with tweezers. It has something much harder to create. Character. If you're driving through Lakemont, call ahead if you're in a hurry. If you're not, browse the store, visit the gallery, grab a sandwich, walk across to the river, and stay awhile. Some places feed your stomach. Places like this feed your trip. That's the definition of a hidden gem.

We stopped in with our grandkids to get desserts after picnicking at the park across the road. I…read morehave a small service dog for a serious medical condition. My daughter was carrying her due to my grabbing some meds out of the car & she was told to leave - dogs not allowed. I stepped in and explained she was a service dog. The woman behind the register needs some training on how to handle service dogs because her response was embarrassing and uncalled for. She rolled her eyes and nodded her head and said "ohhhhkayyyyyy" and walked back behind the counter. We left without patronizing this establishment. Please read up on ADA guidelines for service animals so that this is not repeated for future customers.

That Muffuletta -- LAWD!…read more Yeah, I don't think I've ever paid $23 for a lunch sandwich before, but if I'm gonna do that -- this is the place. Hubby was also enamored of his 4-cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich. He ordered it two days in a row. Service was efficient, and the chef came out and asked us about our meal. Grin. That's good business. This place can be busy, so settle in and keep an eye out for a table, if you can't come during a (fairly) quiet time. It can get just a tad crowded, but the atmosphere is friendly, with lots of guests and staff who seem to know each other well. We give Village Pantry two enthusiastic Thumbs Up! Go there!

New sandwich shop in the former Windslow's Hideway location right behind Wells Fargo Bank…read more The Appalachian Cuban was sort of like a Cuban & the spiced pickles added a little heat to help it out. The French Onion Dip was the winner and it came with a French onion soup dip. Chips come with sandwiches & sides like slaw, fries etc., are $3 extra. Most sandwiches seemed large enough to split. The cloth napkins and non-plastic silverware were real nice touches.