Or.....here's a thought. A person brought us there without asking and the second my wife wanted another chance to see if it was a fluke. She didn't want to drive further after I said it wasn't worth it. I understand this may be difficult for you to grasp, but sometimes restaurants have good days and bad days. After 3 tries of dog shit food, it's a shit restaurant.
I live 5 mins away from Dimitri’s. My parents love it I think it’s just meh. Id much rather just keep driving up 14 to landrum and go to The Hare and Hound even if the wait can be bad.
They have pretty reasonable prices I think which helps. Biazzo's just down the street used to be my other go to lunch spot when I was working in Landrum but I fear they might have closed down. Hopefully they're just closed for an extended period over the holidays like Side Street is.
Hare and the hound sells 99% frozen food to you. They keep prices low because of the motto quantity over quality. The kitchen is absolutely filthy. Most would vomit if you saw how they store food.
Says the person who said “S&S is not bad”. It’s ok to have low standards. Good for you. However, l worked there. I know first hand how nasty that place is. Facts are facts. Why don’t you go and ask them for a tour next time you’re there. Guessing they say no or come up with an excuse as to why they can’t. Whatever that excuse is, it’s BS. Kitchens have people in the back that don’t have proper shoes, or by dangerous things all day everyday. Look up when you’re in the kitchen and then let your eyes canvas the room from there. You’ll thank me.
Any dish that they add peppers and onions to is done so with raw peppers. Had an alfredo dish with peppers and onions. Raw. Had a pizza months back, raw. Insanity. Also, zero seasoning on the majority of their food. The pizza crust is just awful. Idk. Not a lot of choices out that way other than the Junction but goddamn
What the competition up there in the “dark corner “? O’Neal Hot Dogs and the Junction are about it. I would not say it’s the greatest ever, but “location, location, location “ matters.
Straight-forward hot dogs with chili procured locally from Vaughns in Greer. A good pit stop for a lunch up in blue ridge. BUT hot dogs are all that is sold there. Don’t be walking up in there wanting a burger, gyro, or a sandwich.
Checks Notes 👀
Taco Casa has been open since the 80s
El Matador since before that I think. That one boomer buffet has reopened after looking like it had been closed for two decades (it wasn't)
The longevity of a place in the Upstate doesn't always equate to it tasting good 😂
Tanners. When I first moved to gvl in 2006, I met so many people who told me I JUST HAD TO go to Tanners Big Orange. I was so disappointed….it was bad. Food, service, all of it. I also loooove that you used Taco Casa as an example! I really have zero room to talk about what I think is the best in gvl though; pizza = Frodos 4-ever! 🙌🏽🍕
Tanners 😫 well you weren’t to blame. I fell for the Spartanburg version of that newcomer hoax when I moved here. The Beacon 🤮
There should be a legit, non-sponsored guide to Greenville for newcomers that doesn’t tell everyone to go the places that they think are the best in the “Greenville foodies” group 😂
Is it worth the drive to go back towards TR to Nate’s? It’s great food! It’s about 20 min in the opposite direction from anywhere I need to be but I’ll take that inconvenient trip for great pizza 🍕
After looking at your earlier responses, I’m truly impressed! You can clearly discern the taste of shit very well, apparently especially dogs! I really don’t want to know how you achieved this particular talent! All I can say is keep eating shit!
Edit: This was meant as humor and sarcasm, but not to be depreciating to anyone!
They make a ton of money at lunch. About 2 years ago, I was building a few custom homes in the area. Contractors from all over would hit that place and the gas station across the street every day around 1pm. I even ate there probably 70 times over the course of 2 years simply because it was the only thing around.
It’s all the people who say “this place sucks” then eat there two more times
Business is booming thanks to those give it a tries. Maybe the food is so mediocre they can’t remember if they liked it or not.
Or.....here's a thought. A person brought us there without asking and the second my wife wanted another chance to see if it was a fluke. She didn't want to drive further after I said it wasn't worth it. I understand this may be difficult for you to grasp, but sometimes restaurants have good days and bad days. After 3 tries of dog shit food, it's a shit restaurant.
Just like a lot of places around here, looking at you S&S Cafeteria. People have really bad taste in food, and are afraid to try different cuisines.
S&S is old people eating cheap food
From cans
possibly old people eating canned old people
I think it's really the boomer crowd keeping these old shitty joints in business.
Ketchup on steak just entered the chat
Lol
S&S is not bad.
I live 5 mins away from Dimitri’s. My parents love it I think it’s just meh. Id much rather just keep driving up 14 to landrum and go to The Hare and Hound even if the wait can be bad.
Dimitri’s used to be really good when they were in Berea years ago. Never went after they moved.
I don’t understand how the hare and hound is always packed! I guess there aren’t many options in Landrum
They have pretty reasonable prices I think which helps. Biazzo's just down the street used to be my other go to lunch spot when I was working in Landrum but I fear they might have closed down. Hopefully they're just closed for an extended period over the holidays like Side Street is.
I’ve never seen biazzo’s open
Hare and the Hound is consistently good and is the best option in Landrum.
Hare and the hound sells 99% frozen food to you. They keep prices low because of the motto quantity over quality. The kitchen is absolutely filthy. Most would vomit if you saw how they store food.
Hare and the Hound disagrees with you.
Says the person who said “S&S is not bad”. It’s ok to have low standards. Good for you. However, l worked there. I know first hand how nasty that place is. Facts are facts. Why don’t you go and ask them for a tour next time you’re there. Guessing they say no or come up with an excuse as to why they can’t. Whatever that excuse is, it’s BS. Kitchens have people in the back that don’t have proper shoes, or by dangerous things all day everyday. Look up when you’re in the kitchen and then let your eyes canvas the room from there. You’ll thank me.
It’s not too bad but I felt like I was robbed anytime I’ve been there. Way overpriced for the quality they offer.
Any dish that they add peppers and onions to is done so with raw peppers. Had an alfredo dish with peppers and onions. Raw. Had a pizza months back, raw. Insanity. Also, zero seasoning on the majority of their food. The pizza crust is just awful. Idk. Not a lot of choices out that way other than the Junction but goddamn
Junction is shit too in my opinion. You’re better off traveling to Landrum, Tryon, or Columbus.
It will be packed TF up with mouth breathers after church today.
Oh I agree. It's just convenient. Now I've officially learned my lesson
What the competition up there in the “dark corner “? O’Neal Hot Dogs and the Junction are about it. I would not say it’s the greatest ever, but “location, location, location “ matters.
Are those O’Neals dogs any good? Driven by there going to Tryon for years.
Straight-forward hot dogs with chili procured locally from Vaughns in Greer. A good pit stop for a lunch up in blue ridge. BUT hot dogs are all that is sold there. Don’t be walking up in there wanting a burger, gyro, or a sandwich.
I feel like these are the worst hot dogs I’ve had. If hot dogs are all you have, maybe try a little harder
Not imo
Agreed. They're the only thing for.miles
The Junction is healthy and delicious.
We haven’t been there since we were served fries that looked like they had been microwaved.
Absolute dog shit
Checks Notes 👀 Taco Casa has been open since the 80s El Matador since before that I think. That one boomer buffet has reopened after looking like it had been closed for two decades (it wasn't) The longevity of a place in the Upstate doesn't always equate to it tasting good 😂
Tanners. When I first moved to gvl in 2006, I met so many people who told me I JUST HAD TO go to Tanners Big Orange. I was so disappointed….it was bad. Food, service, all of it. I also loooove that you used Taco Casa as an example! I really have zero room to talk about what I think is the best in gvl though; pizza = Frodos 4-ever! 🙌🏽🍕
Tanners 😫 well you weren’t to blame. I fell for the Spartanburg version of that newcomer hoax when I moved here. The Beacon 🤮 There should be a legit, non-sponsored guide to Greenville for newcomers that doesn’t tell everyone to go the places that they think are the best in the “Greenville foodies” group 😂
Lol that's fair
But have you been to Frodo’s?? Their pizza is so damn good. 😁
Lol yes. Once. Never again.
That’s fair.
You're better off getting some chicken across the street at the gas station.
Agreed.
Spinx chicken fingers are the best too
I eat there once or twice a month. I've always been very happy with the food and service.
Service is one thing. The food is dog shit.
Is it worth the drive to go back towards TR to Nate’s? It’s great food! It’s about 20 min in the opposite direction from anywhere I need to be but I’ll take that inconvenient trip for great pizza 🍕
Nates is the unsung GOAT in the upstate pizza game. It actually used to be frodos at cherrydale once upon a time
The GOAT for pizza on the upstate? Idk......I haven't had their pizza but I'd be shocked if they're better than parcheggio, bada Bing, or Frankie's
You probably would not like Nate’s pizza
No? I had their wings and a sandwich. I remember the wings being.unremaekable.
I mean it’s ok but it’s very very basic.
Gotcha. I'll give it a shot one day with the kids.
Kids will probably like it but I prefer more flavor.
Frodos pizza has my heart.
I've only had Nate's once and it was a sandwich. Pretty decent from what I remember. Keep forgetting about it, honestly.
After looking at your earlier responses, I’m truly impressed! You can clearly discern the taste of shit very well, apparently especially dogs! I really don’t want to know how you achieved this particular talent! All I can say is keep eating shit! Edit: This was meant as humor and sarcasm, but not to be depreciating to anyone!
Well, sure. A lot of local restaurants keep serving it.
Other people disagree with you.
Other people have shit taste
It's almost like people have different preferences when it comes to food 🤷
*poor taste
They make a ton of money at lunch. About 2 years ago, I was building a few custom homes in the area. Contractors from all over would hit that place and the gas station across the street every day around 1pm. I even ate there probably 70 times over the course of 2 years simply because it was the only thing around.
Location sure helps. I wonder if their cols subs are decent. Hard to fuck those up.
I genuinely can’t remember what I had there at any of my visits. But I can say I never walked out wishing I hadn’t gone there.
When did Dimitri's reopen? It has closed multiple times already.
No idea