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Off The Grid Greenville guide
Top 33 locations in Greenville
byJacqueline Brooker
Live update: Updated May 12, 2022Copy link
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Jacqueline Brooker@dingteagreenville is celebrating their two year anniversary tomorrow! ππ₯³ Toast to the perfect cup of tea tomorrow and if youβre one of the first 100 guests, youβll receive a sweet little boba tea keychain.
π Can you imagine opening a business in April of 2020? The owners of Ding Tea are talented, resilient, and endlessly creative. Having them in GVL is part of what makes our community so special. We couldnβt be more proud of their success!
Tell us: when you order at Ding Tea, what percentage of sugar and ice do you get? Favorite boba? Jelly? π§
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2. Trappe Door
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerCheers! Weβve almost reached the end of a long week! π» Weβre ready to raise a glass to a little time off and some delicious Belgian brews from @thetrappedoor. ββββββββ
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Treat yoβself with Steak Frites or one of the many other scrumptious bites on their robust menu full of meats, cheeses, and more! π₯©πββββββββ
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DYK: theyβve also got one of the best childrenβs menus weβve seen in town! Filet with sides for $9? Yes please! ππΌββββββββ
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We love celebrating the end of a week so please share your celebratory Friday traditions with us in the comments!
3. Thai Restuarant
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerMix up your mid-week food options with this festive platter from Augusta Thai on Augusta Road. The Sample for Two comes with fried spring rolls, chicken satay, Thai fish cakes, and shrimp in a blanket. πΉππ€ If you havenβt explored Thai cuisine, this is a great way to try a few classic snacks and is an app everyone is ready to dive into. π Whatβs your go-to Thai order?
4. Grateful Brew
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerWhen translated, saying chai tea latte is essentially saying tea tea latte. Silly, right? This delicious and warming black tea is typically made with a blend of cardamom, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, pepper, and cloves. ββββββββ
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The chai latte pictured here is from @gratefulbrewgvl and comes highly recommended. The head mama makes their syrup from scratch. πββββββββ
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Now we're asking for your recommendations: where is your favorite place in the Upstate to grab a chai latte?
5. Bridge City Coffee
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerOne of the best parts about our city is that our community is filled with individuals, organizations, and nonprofits that love to give back to Greenville.
While there are dozens of kind-hearted examples, weβre highlighting those that focus on one of OTGGβs favorite ways to spread the loveβthrough food and drink. Weβve dubbed them part of the unofficial Greenvilleβs Biggest Hearts Club.
Head to the link in our bio to see whoβs spreading the love β€οΈ
βπΌ @asdfghjklgrace
6. Falls Park on the Reedy River
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerHappy spring equinox! πΈπOur crew is budding with excitement for the warmer weather, spring events, and new energy!βοΈββββββββ
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This week, weβre taking a spring break in one of our favorite places! If youβre looking to learn more about coastal South Carolina, follow @offthegridlowcountry as we explore Charleston and the surrounding areas. ββββββββ
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Weβre taking the sage advice from @parkandgrovechs and learning to move with the seasons. π± Tell us: whatβs your favorite spring activity in the upstate?ββββββββ
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πΈ: @vee8916
7. Saltwater Kitchen
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerHoly smokes look at the toppings on the SWK Sundae from @swkitchengvl. π¨ This dessert is loaded with all the whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and naturally, includes a cherry on top. π ββββββββ
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Treat yo'self this weekend! Give us the scoop: whereβs your favorite place to satisfy a sweet tooth?
8. Mekong Restaurant
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerLooking for something a little lighter? Head to one of our go-to spots for Vietnamese food: Mekong Restaurant where youβll find these fantastic spring rolls. And, for those #soupseason fans among us, youβll want to get a big bowl of pho. π Tell us: what dish would you recommend for a first timer?
9. Henrys Smokehouse
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerGet ready for some warmer weather in the next couple of days. Al fresco dining season has arrived! βοΈ ICYMI: we have a directory of outdoor dining in the Upstate.ββββββββ
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Our list includes restaurants that have outdoor spaces in downtown Greenville, The Westend, North Main, Midtown, Eastside, Travelers Rest, Simpsonville, Woodruff, and Fountain Inn! Click over to the link in our bio for the full 'round up, and share your favorite spots to dine outdoors in the comments.
10. Falls Park on the Reedy River
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerThe sun sets at 7:35pm tonight. Yay! Weβve almost made it to spring! πΌ How are you spending your extra hour of daylight?
DYK: daffodils are one of the earliest blooming flowers this season and are a sign that spring is on the way?
πΈ: @cathybirdsong
11. Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerDavid picked a peck of pickled peppers - get ready to say that a few times fast because there's some pickle news on the horizon! ββββββββ
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David Thornton and The Carolina Baernhaus have this delicious pickle plate on the menu and it's one of our go-to apps when we're looking for a briny snack. π Nothing against Peter Piper, but weβd like to say itβs the tastiest pickle plate in GVL. ββββββββ
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The pickly news is still under wraps, but doing a little unsolicited R&D for David and Casey here β pickles, kraut, kimchi, kvass, and kombucha: what's your favorite fermented treat?
12. Conestee Nature Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerWatching the international news can be so overwhelming and if you're feeling an extra heaviness this morning, you're not alone. Take a moment to pause today and look toward the peace in nature. Don't forget to look up - we so frequently watch where our feet are walking and we forget to pause and look above us. Tag @offthegridgreenville in your pics so we can see where youβre finding a moment of zen! ββββββββ
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πΈ: @nativegvlgirl
13. Gather GVL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerVegans, Vegetarians, and Flexitarians rejoice! Today, in partnership with Deandra Reasonover-Winjobi from the @vv_spot, we bring you a list of our favorite meat-free restaurants in the Upstate. ββββββββ
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Fork Around and Find Out: from plant-based bowls and salads to hot entrees and frozen desserts, we've got ya covered. There are some new-ish restaurants and some Greenville OG's on the list. Read along for all the delicious bites to make your veggie-loving heart happy.
14. Distinct Cider Room
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerWeekend plan: head just past the Villages of West Greenville to the new-ish location of @distinctciderroom. You'll find Derrick Cannon and his brew-tiful brews right around the corner from the colorful @douglascasonart mural. ββββββββ
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Owner and operator, Derrick Cannon lives what he refers to as an β80/20 Life.β 80 percent healthy and 20 percent fun! The OTGG team couldn't agree more! Derrick has been a champion for fitness, health, and happiness since we first featured him at the original location of Distinct Fitness features and Cider Room. ββββββββ
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Flashback: remember when Distinct Cider was Distinct Fitness and Cider Room off of Haywood Road? Tell us: have you visited the new location?
15. Pita House
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerFantastic middle eastern food. Fresh pita made in-house daily. Alllllll the baklava. There's not enough space in one Instagram caption to sing our praises for @pitahousesc β one of the many delicious spots on our 2022 Off The Grid-Worthy Restaurants List. ββββββββ
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If you're new to GVL, you should know about this family-owned restaurant and grocery on South Pleasantburg Drive. The decades-old, cash-only mainstay is a great spot to grab lunch, dinner, or ingredients for your next dinner or smorgasbord at home! Tell us: whatβs your go-to order at Pita House?
16. Paris Mountain State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerLove on yourself and practice a little self care this Valentine's Day with a walk through Paris Mountain State Park. π Today's crisp weather is the perfect excuse for some quality time in the quiet of the great outdoors. βοΈββββββββ
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17. TaquerΓa Mixtepec
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerCold days call for comfort food! Head to TaquerΓa Mixtapec, ββββββββThe International House of the Tlayudas, for one of their south-of-the-border specialties! ββββββββ
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Let's talk tlayudas. They're the reason this restaurant landed on our 2022 Most Off The Grid Worthy Restaurants list. Theyβre not pancakes or quesadillas β theyβre more like "Oaxaca pizza.β Pronounced, clayuda, this authentic Oaxacan cuisine is a handmade dish with a large, corn tortilla toasted crisp and covered with refried beans and loaded with your meat choice and a variety of tasty traditional toppings. ββββββββ
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Instead of slicing like a traditional American pizza, you take a knife and crack the tortilla in a few places and dive in. Have extra napkins on standby. ββββββββ
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OTGG tip: If you prefer a neater delivery method, skip the abierta (open) and opt for the dobladas (folded/bent) version, pictured here. When it comes folded, it has fewer ingredients and costs a little less.
Tell us: what are you ordering on your Tlayudas? Talk amongst yourselves! #saturdaynightlive
18. Empire Deli
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerHashbrowns, bacon, and a fried egg βhold the cheese. But on a burger. π We are breakfast all day kind of people, so this burger is right up our alley. #openuntil6 β β β β β β β β β
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Tell us: have you had a breakfast burger? Where? What's your ideal topping on a breakfast burger? π³π₯β β β β β β β β β
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The delicious food and warm hospitality at @empiredeli864 are two of the many reasons this fun spot landed on our 2022 list of "Off the Grid-Worthy" Restaurants list. Peep the rest of the list with the link in our bio!
19. Camp Modern American Eatery
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerJust your friendly neighborhood restaurant crew here, grabbing a selfie in one of the most-selfied bathrooms in GVL. After seeing so many pics inside the bathroom at @campgvl, the staff decided to join in! π€³β β β β β β β β β
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It's almost time for THE Flushies, Off The Grid Greenville's annual bathroom superlative awards. π½ π You don't want to miss this list of places to do your biz! Sign up for our emails with the link in our bio.
20. Irie Caribbean Cuisine
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerHave you visited our list of 2022 Best "Off the Grid-Worthy" Restaurants in Greenville? π We have so many dining recommendations waiting on you!
Each restaurant on this list has been chosen on its own merit and no one on this list pays for the coverage that we offer free as a service to the community. A note on how these restaurants were chosen:
Creative signature dishes
Memorable standout flavors
Everyone always feels welcomed
No matter when you go, itβs good
Culturally diverse recipes steeped in tradition
Case in point: @irie_caribbean_ .
π―π² Pack your bags and transport yourself to Jamaica at this bonafide oasis on West Antrim Drive. What to order: A variety of perfectly cooked traditional dishes (brown stew chicken and small beef oxtails pictured here) served with equally delicious accompanying sides. Grab a few Jamaican beef patties and a couple of sodas/beverages for the trip home. This is the pink ting destination in GVL! π Order to go or take a seat and get ready to sit back and enjoy the taste of the islands.
Swipe through to get a glimpse of the standout dishes!
Find this and all of our other delicious recommendations with the link in our bio. #blackfoodfridays
21. Oak & Honey
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline Brookerπ₯Ά Brr! Are you anxious to dine out but also keep a safe social distance? This cozy setup at @oakandhoney.gvl is calling your name! ποΈ Youβll go for the toasty fire, but youβll stay for the cool California cuisine brought to GVL by Chef Steve Musolf.β β β β β β β β β
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We're here to remind you about our comprehensive list of (heated)π₯ spots to dine outdoors in the Upstate. This list covers some of our favorite local restaurants with heated patios from Simpsonville to Laurens and everything in between. Check out the full lineup by clicking the link in our bio.
22. Ice On Main
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerDo you have an annual ice skating tradition? βΈοΈ Well we have excellent news, friends. Ice on Main is extended this year until 1/17! βοΈ Add it to your list of quality activities to hit in the new year! β β β β β β β β β
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π·: @fairfieldduncan
23. Stella's Southern Brasserie
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerCelebrate the season and indulge at @stellas_brasserie where youβll find Pastry Chef Tania Harrisβs unbelievable eggnog tres leches with white chocolate mousse and sugared cranberries. βοΈ As always, the setting is beautiful, the food is top notch, and the hospitality is warm. βΊοΈ
Chef Tania represented Greenville as a South Carolina Chef Ambassador in 2019. We are so lucky to have her in our community! β€οΈ Happy Holidays!
24. Falls Park on the Reedy River
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerIt's all the buzz - GVL is expecting to be covered in snow tomorrow morning! βοΈ For those of you from spots with snowy climates, this is old hat, but for many southerners, this is a BIG deal. Are you ready? β β β β β β β β β
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Calling all photographers: tag @offthegridgreenville in your images of snow so we can see YOUR view of Greenville tomorrow. We can't wait to see your snowy perspective.
25. Swad Restaurant
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerThis week, weβll bring you another delicious dining guide. π In partnership with @vv_spot_fitness, we've rounded up some great local restaurants for those interested in eating more veggies! π₯¬ The Upstate is now home to many plant-based dining options. Are you ready to fork around and find out? Tap the link in our bio and subscribe to receive this free story. π₯¦
Tell us: whatβs your favorite spot in GVL for plant-based food?Jacqueline BrookerToday is Diwali, a festival of lights, and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. β¨ Happy Diwali, friends!β β β β β β β β β
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We always think of holidays in terms of food. π When it comes to tasty Indian food, look no further than SWAD Restaurant & Store, the only 100% vegetarian/vegan Indian restaurant in Greenville. Their daily Thali, pictured here, is phenomenal. The Thali comes with two veggies, one dal (lentil), two whole wheat roti, or one naan, rice, lentil crispy (papad) or cucumber raita (yogurt).
More of a buffet diner? Head to Persis Biryani Indian Grill! @persesgreenville
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Looking for some Dwaili sweets? Be sure to visit our friends at VGO Indian Grocery on Woodruff Road! π
If youβre cooking at home, donβt miss @masalamatters at @thecooksstation!
26. Comal 864
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerπΈ Meet Dayna Lee the owner of @Comal.864, of one of our favorite new Mexican spots. Originally from TX, she heads to the kitchen to revisit the memories that she made cooking with her grandma. π₯° β β β β β β β β β
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She's on a mission to feed our community, especially during the hungriest time of year. With a community-first mindset, Dayna served over 100 free meals to City View and the surrounding neighbors of the restaurant. πβ β β β β β β β β
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Aside from their incredible work with the community, the food is delicious! Breakfast burritos - need we say more? Weβve been patiently waiting to sink our teeth into high-quality breakfast burritos in the Upstate and the day has finally come! π―
27. Falls Park on the Reedy
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerFalls Park on the Reedy: an oasis within the city and a beautiful destination for a pre or post-date walk. Tell us: what's your favorite destination for a Friday night date?
28. Brick Street Cafe
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerOne of our favorite ways to wow our guests? Slicing up the phenomenal Sweet Potato Cake from @brickstreetcafe. This cream cheese iced cake is a staple for many Greenville Thanksgiving tables. π¦β β β β β β β β β
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This photo serves as a reminder that it's time to take at least one thing off of your Thanksgiving to-do list. Use our time-saving guide to support local businesses while ordering a feast. Link in bio.β β β β β β β β β
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29. OJ's Diner
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerThereβs a time and a place for moderation, and in our opinion, Thanksgiving is not the time. π¦ We made βA Very OTGG Thanksgivingβ resource guide for taking something off your βcook listβ while ordering a feast from one of GVLβs iconic businesses. We encourage you to put your gluttony to good use this year and support a GVL family-owned grocer or restauranteur.β β β β β β β β β
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If weβve left anything off of our list, please share your favorite local businesses that you rely on to help you get dinner on the table during the holidays. 𧑠Link in bio.β β β β β β β β β
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πΈ: @fisheyestudios
30. Beard Papa's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerItβs almost the weekend! Treat yoβself with these unbelievable natural cream puffs from @beardpapasgreenville! ππΌ β β β β β β β β β β β β β β β β β β
Weβre still pinching ourselves that we have a location in the Upstate! Show them some love and support them the OTG way, EAT UP.
Our favorite flavors: the original, green tea eclair, and the crispy almond. What are yours?
πΊπΈ Heads up, it's Veterans Day. Buy some for a vet and don't forget to thank them for their service! βπΌπ
31. Myles Pizza Pub
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerCan we be cheesy? Like REALLY cheesy? Well great, because @MylesPizzaPub has the cheesiest pizza in GVL and we are here for it. #mylescheesepull π But don't be fooled, there are more toppings than you can imagine on this pie. Allllll the goodies are loaded in and then buried under a mound of cheesy goodness. Tell us, what are your go-to pizza places in the Upstate? Pictured here is the newest addition, The Sweet Heat. Don't miss it.... β β β β β β β β β
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32. Asia Pacific Restaurant&Supermarket
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerSpooked by todayβs rainy weather? π± If you know us, you know our cure for a rainy day is a hearty soup that nourishes and feeds the soul. Weβre here with a Halloween-week reminder that we have a round up our favorite Upstate soups with the link in our bio. πβ β β β β β β β β
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Show some love for your favorite soup spots and tag them in the comments.
33. Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jacqueline BrookerPumpkins. π A fall decor fest ensues when these orange gourds show up at markets across the Upstate, SC. β β β β β β β β β
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We're curious: what do you do with these seasonal bundles of joy? 𧑠Do you carve them, keep them as strictly decor (which sometimes turns into roasting seeds just before they do bad), or turn them into something tasty? β β β β β β β β β
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Where would you tell a friend to go who just moved here?
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