North Main Guidebook
Food Scene
Greenville has an overwhelming food scene. This list is by no means exhaustive but something that we think you would love.
A visitor and local favorite. Their food and service cannot be beat!
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The Bohemian Cafe
2 W Stone AveA visitor and local favorite. Their food and service cannot be beat!
Best steaks in Greenville! Beautiful view of the river from the Terrace.
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Larkin's
32 S Main StBest steaks in Greenville! Beautiful view of the river from the Terrace.
Wow this place is Amazing! Originally started in Asheville, this restaurant created a craze for amazing tacos and great atmosphere. Now, you don't have to drive to Asheville for this delicious food.
Also great that they have a nice large lawn outside which is great for young children and families.
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White Duck Taco Shop
1320 Hampton AveWow this place is Amazing! Originally started in Asheville, this restaurant created a craze for amazing tacos and great atmosphere. Now, you don't have to drive to Asheville for this delicious food.
Also great that they have a nice large lawn outside which is great for young children and families.
A local legend that has been around for decades. Arguably the best cheeseburger in Greenville is located here. Don't underestimate the ambiance. This place does not mess around with food.
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Northgate Soda Shop
918 N Main StA local legend that has been around for decades. Arguably the best cheeseburger in Greenville is located here. Don't underestimate the ambiance. This place does not mess around with food.
Located on North Main, this eclectic restaurant has tons of options for the culinary enthusiast. Their mac n cheese is probably the best we have ever tasted. Try Rabbit Tacos with Clemson blue cheese!
Hope into Kilwins next door for a sweet treat after!
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Roost Restaurant
220 N Main StLocated on North Main, this eclectic restaurant has tons of options for the culinary enthusiast. Their mac n cheese is probably the best we have ever tasted. Try Rabbit Tacos with Clemson blue cheese!
Hope into Kilwins next door for a sweet treat after!
Located on Washington Street- If you are hankering for delicious Belgian food, beer, and mussels, this is your place! Amazing Aioli's to go with the beer battered fries. Oh and the short ribs will make you lick your fingers!
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Trappe Door
23 W Washington StLocated on Washington Street- If you are hankering for delicious Belgian food, beer, and mussels, this is your place! Amazing Aioli's to go with the beer battered fries. Oh and the short ribs will make you lick your fingers!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's near South Main at the river on top of the Embassy suites. It's a great location for enjoy drinks and a great view of downtown Greenville
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UP on the Roof
250 RiverplaceIt's near South Main at the river on top of the Embassy suites. It's a great location for enjoy drinks and a great view of downtown Greenville
Hiking/outdoors within 40 miles of Greenville
Greenville SC has some of the best hiking and trail systems in the world. This list does not do the area justice. Make sure to check with us for all the up to date places to explore nature within 40 miles of Greenville!
Located in downtown Greenville. This is a large park with paved paths. You can access the Swamp Rabbit trail through this park as well.
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Cleveland Park
East Washington StreetLocated in downtown Greenville. This is a large park with paved paths. You can access the Swamp Rabbit trail through this park as well.
6 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want lake views and (mostly) flat ground, walk the Lake Placid Loop.
👟 1.2 mile loop | Easy | Starts at the picnic shelter
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want to see an old water tower and dam (and hike a pretty steep hill for about .25 miles), try Sulphur Springs Trail.
👟 3.5 mile loop (upper only) | Moderate | Starts near picnic shelter 6
🐶 friendly? Yes…if your dog is in good shape.
It’s easy to get lost on this trail since it has an upper and lower section so download a map of the park to your phone before you go.
🏔 If you want to see any mountain views at all on Paris Mountain, hike Brissy Ridge Trail.
👟 2.4 mile loop | Moderate-Strenuous | Starts at the park map sign near the parking area
🐶 friendly? Yes…unless your dog is afraid of bicycles.
There is a hiker’s only portion, which is much steeper than the rest of the trail, and there are lots of tree roots on the ground so watch your footing. Be on the lookout for mountain bikers on the other sections of the trail. (Remember, hikers yield to bikers on the downhill).
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Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain State Park6 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want lake views and (mostly) flat ground, walk the Lake Placid Loop.
👟 1.2 mile loop | Easy | Starts at the picnic shelter
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want to see an old water tower and dam (and hike a pretty steep hill for about .25 miles), try Sulphur Springs Trail.
👟 3.5 mile loop (upper only) | Moderate | Starts near picnic shelter 6
🐶 friendly? Yes…if your dog is in good shape.
It’s easy to get lost on this trail since it has an upper and lower section so download a map of the park to your phone before you go.
🏔 If you want to see any mountain views at all on Paris Mountain, hike Brissy Ridge Trail.
👟 2.4 mile loop | Moderate-Strenuous | Starts at the park map sign near the parking area
🐶 friendly? Yes…unless your dog is afraid of bicycles.
There is a hiker’s only portion, which is much steeper than the rest of the trail, and there are lots of tree roots on the ground so watch your footing. Be on the lookout for mountain bikers on the other sections of the trail. (Remember, hikers yield to bikers on the downhill).
🚙: 25 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want a leisurely walk with some historic elements (and great views of Table Rock), you’ll like Lakeside Loop.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Easy | Starts near the boathouse
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want a serious challenge with uninterrupted mountain views from the tallest mountain in S.C., try Pinnacle Mountain Trail.
👟 4.2 miles each way | Very strenuous | Starts at the eastern trailhead of the Foothills Trail inside Table Rock State Park.
🐶 friendly? Dogs are allowed but it may be difficult for them to climb up some of the large rocks.
🏔 If you have waterproof shoes and want to see lots of waterfalls (+ can handle some steep elevation changes), check out Carrick Creek Trail.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Moderate | Starts at the Nature Center, across the road from Lake Oolenoy.
🐶 friendly? Yes.
Carrick Creek Waterfalls is located 300 feet behind the Table Rock Nature Center on the Carrick Creek Trail if you don’t want to do the hike but still want to see a waterfall.
*There are also three other trails in the park, including Table Rock Trail which summits Table Rock Mountain. See those here.
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Parque Estatal Table Rock
158 E Ellison Ln🚙: 25 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want a leisurely walk with some historic elements (and great views of Table Rock), you’ll like Lakeside Loop.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Easy | Starts near the boathouse
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want a serious challenge with uninterrupted mountain views from the tallest mountain in S.C., try Pinnacle Mountain Trail.
👟 4.2 miles each way | Very strenuous | Starts at the eastern trailhead of the Foothills Trail inside Table Rock State Park.
🐶 friendly? Dogs are allowed but it may be difficult for them to climb up some of the large rocks.
🏔 If you have waterproof shoes and want to see lots of waterfalls (+ can handle some steep elevation changes), check out Carrick Creek Trail.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Moderate | Starts at the Nature Center, across the road from Lake Oolenoy.
🐶 friendly? Yes.
Carrick Creek Waterfalls is located 300 feet behind the Table Rock Nature Center on the Carrick Creek Trail if you don’t want to do the hike but still want to see a waterfall.
*There are also three other trails in the park, including Table Rock Trail which summits Table Rock Mountain. See those here.
🚙: 20 miles from downtown Greenville
👟 Cedar Falls Trail: 2.2-mile loop | Easy | Waterfalls
During the summer months this is a great spot for sliding down the rock faces into the cool pools below!
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Cedar Falls Park
201 Cedar Falls Rd🚙: 20 miles from downtown Greenville
👟 Cedar Falls Trail: 2.2-mile loop | Easy | Waterfalls
During the summer months this is a great spot for sliding down the rock faces into the cool pools below!
🚙: 32.4 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want an all day hike with steep ledges, great views, and a suspension bridge, combine these trails: Raven Cliff Falls Trail, Naturaland Trail, The Dismal Trail, + Gum Gap.
👟 8.8 miles | Strenuous | From the Raven Cliff parking lot on Highway 276, you will see the trailhead.
🐶 friendly? Not unless your dog can climb a ladder.
If you want the waterfall view without the distance and difficulty, hike up Raven Cliff Falls Trail to the overlook.
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Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center
8155 Geer Hwy🚙: 32.4 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want an all day hike with steep ledges, great views, and a suspension bridge, combine these trails: Raven Cliff Falls Trail, Naturaland Trail, The Dismal Trail, + Gum Gap.
👟 8.8 miles | Strenuous | From the Raven Cliff parking lot on Highway 276, you will see the trailhead.
🐶 friendly? Not unless your dog can climb a ladder.
If you want the waterfall view without the distance and difficulty, hike up Raven Cliff Falls Trail to the overlook.
Shopping
Haywood Mall station
Monkee's of the West End
103 Augusta StEssentials
Maria's Kitchen at the Drop-In Store
709 N Main StGrocery store and convenience store in one!
Lunches around $5
There are so many great places to eat out in Greenville. What you don't see a lot is a list of places where you can eat out on a budget! Check out these great places to eat where you can get a wonderful meal for around $5.
903 Wade Hampton Blvd. | ⏰ Closed Sun. + Mon. // 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wed. + Thurs. // 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thurs. – Sat.
What we ate: Veggie taco with rice, black beans, pico de gallo + guac.
Why we loved it: Hearty enough to be filling (they pack so much into each taco that they double up on tortillas to hold it all), and their pico is *super* fresh and flavorful.
Price: $5.50 (their chicken + carnitas tacos are the same price)
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ASADA
903 Wade Hampton Blvd903 Wade Hampton Blvd. | ⏰ Closed Sun. + Mon. // 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wed. + Thurs. // 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thurs. – Sat.
What we ate: Veggie taco with rice, black beans, pico de gallo + guac.
Why we loved it: Hearty enough to be filling (they pack so much into each taco that they double up on tortillas to hold it all), and their pico is *super* fresh and flavorful.
Price: $5.50 (their chicken + carnitas tacos are the same price)
Bacon Bros. Public House
📍3620 Pelham Rd. | ⏰ Closed Sun. // 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. + 5 – 10 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. // same hours but open until 11 p.m. on Fri. // 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat.
What we ate: Their rotating weekday sandwich special is offered between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (dine-in only), and the day we went the sandwich was buffalo chicken.
Why we loved it: Bacon Bros. obviously knows how to do meat, and this was some of the tastiest chicken we’ve had + a full sandwich was definitely filling enough for lunch.
Price: $5 (not counting the fried pickles we ordered… we couldn’t resist)
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Bacon Bros. Public House
3620 Pelham RdBacon Bros. Public House
📍3620 Pelham Rd. | ⏰ Closed Sun. // 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. + 5 – 10 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. // same hours but open until 11 p.m. on Fri. // 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat.
What we ate: Their rotating weekday sandwich special is offered between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (dine-in only), and the day we went the sandwich was buffalo chicken.
Why we loved it: Bacon Bros. obviously knows how to do meat, and this was some of the tastiest chicken we’ve had + a full sandwich was definitely filling enough for lunch.
Price: $5 (not counting the fried pickles we ordered… we couldn’t resist)
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
📍25 W Washington St. | ⏰ 11:30 a.m. – until on Mon. – Sat. // 12 p.m. – until on Sunday
What we ate: 2 slices of classic cheese pizza.
Why we loved it: These slices are literally bigger than our face, and Barley’s has some of the cheesiest, most delicious pizza around as far as we’re concerned.
Price: $2.50/slice
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Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
123 W Main StBarley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
📍25 W Washington St. | ⏰ 11:30 a.m. – until on Mon. – Sat. // 12 p.m. – until on Sunday
What we ate: 2 slices of classic cheese pizza.
Why we loved it: These slices are literally bigger than our face, and Barley’s has some of the cheesiest, most delicious pizza around as far as we’re concerned.
Price: $2.50/slice
Caviar & Bananas
📍1 N Laurens St. | ⏰ 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. // 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. + Sat.
What we ate: A thick slice of deep-dish margherita pizza.
Why we loved it: Just the right amount of bread, tasty red sauce, and lots of mozzarella make this plenty filling and one of the cheapest options on our list.
Price: $3
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Caviar & Bananas
1 N Laurens StCaviar & Bananas
📍1 N Laurens St. | ⏰ 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. // 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. + Sat.
What we ate: A thick slice of deep-dish margherita pizza.
Why we loved it: Just the right amount of bread, tasty red sauce, and lots of mozzarella make this plenty filling and one of the cheapest options on our list.
Price: $3
Coffee Superlatives!
Coffee shops help define areas in the city. For gathering and enjoying one another's company. Check out our top Coffee Superlatives!!
1263 Pendleton St.
Anyone who’s stopped by this coffee shop’s new location (just across the street from its old space on Pendleton) knows that it’s always buzzing with people – it’s clearly a crowd favorite. Sip a rose cardamom latte surrounded by local art, a skylight full of plants, and a pink sofa.
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The Village Grind
1258 Pendleton St1263 Pendleton St.
Anyone who’s stopped by this coffee shop’s new location (just across the street from its old space on Pendleton) knows that it’s always buzzing with people – it’s clearly a crowd favorite. Sip a rose cardamom latte surrounded by local art, a skylight full of plants, and a pink sofa.
101 N Main St.
Methodical is always bustling with people, plays sweet tunes all day on their record player, and offers the perfect people-watching view of ONE City Plaza. It’s the classic cozy coffee shop for spending a few hours on work or just catching up on your reading, and basically sounds like calming coffee shop white noise.
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Methodical Coffee
101 N Main St101 N Main St.
Methodical is always bustling with people, plays sweet tunes all day on their record player, and offers the perfect people-watching view of ONE City Plaza. It’s the classic cozy coffee shop for spending a few hours on work or just catching up on your reading, and basically sounds like calming coffee shop white noise.
1 E Coffee St.
Exhausted on Monday morning? CU Cortadito (4 espresso shots, 4 raw sugars). Want something unique? Snow Fox (white chocolate and mint). Something classic? A French press with your favorite bean. Frappuccino lover? Turtle Frap (coffee and caramel). Not a coffee lover? Mexican Hot Chocolate. They’ve got you covered.
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Coffee Underground
1 E Coffee St1 E Coffee St.
Exhausted on Monday morning? CU Cortadito (4 espresso shots, 4 raw sugars). Want something unique? Snow Fox (white chocolate and mint). Something classic? A French press with your favorite bean. Frappuccino lover? Turtle Frap (coffee and caramel). Not a coffee lover? Mexican Hot Chocolate. They’ve got you covered.
501 S Pleasantburg Dr.
They’re dog-friendly in case you want to bring your pup (an easy conversation-starter), have a cozy + comfortable vibe with lots of plants and light so you feel at ease, often host food trucks, and transition into serving beer in the evenings in case things go well and you want to stick around.
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Grateful Brew
501 S Pleasantburg Dr501 S Pleasantburg Dr.
They’re dog-friendly in case you want to bring your pup (an easy conversation-starter), have a cozy + comfortable vibe with lots of plants and light so you feel at ease, often host food trucks, and transition into serving beer in the evenings in case things go well and you want to stick around.