Breakfast options:
- Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse -- adorable option close to Furman, a student staple !
- Vintage Coffee Cafe -- one of Kate's favorite's closer to downtown
- Biscuit Head -- a hot spot for biscuits, sandwiches, and other breakfast and brunch plates, plus coffee, beer, and cocktails
- Spill The Beans -- a unique coffee house & creamery that offers coffee and custom blended ice cream right at the top of falls park
- Coffee Underground -- coffee house & cafe, specializing in homemade desserts, delicious hot, iced, or frozen coffees
Casual lunch or dinner:
- Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery -- one of Kate's FAVORITE places to grab a bite or grocery shop in all of Greennville !
- Cantina 76 -- a fun Mexican-inspired downtown restaurant, and Kate & Floyd's first date !
- Gather GVL -- a fun and casual outdoors option in downtown with multiple food options
- Universal Joint -- a local neighborhood hangout in downtown perfect for grabbing a bite to eat or a casual drink
Dinner:
- Nose Dive -- a go to restaurant described as "urban comfort food" located in downtown
- Jianna -- in the heart of downtown Greenville, overlooking Falls Park, and features a modern Italian menu; featured on the Michelin Guide 2025
- Anchorage -- in the Village of West Greenville and the location of one of our favorite date; featured on the Michelin Guide 2025
- Limencello -- a southern italian cuisine that is one of our favorite's
Our favorite things to do:
- Swamp Rabbit Trail -- a 28+ mile paved path connecting downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest, featuring popular parks, cafes, and breweries along the way
- M. Judson Booksellers -- a must visit for any book lover located in the historic downtown courthouse building
- Greenville Zoo -- a small but adorable outdoor option
- Main Street Fridays -- a free weekly event on Main Street at NOMA Square that opens at 5:30pm, with bands playing two sets
- TD Market -- Saturday mornings covering two blocks of Main Street that features over 75 vendors selling the freshest produce and the most original and high quality crafts
- Bald Rock Heritage Preserve -- a beautiful scenic overlook offering a stunning view of the surrounding mountains, especially at sunset
- Pretty Place Chapel -- an open-air chapel overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is particularly stunning for sunrise
Cocktails & bars:
- YeeHaw Brewing -- Floyd's favorite outdoor brewery featuring a beer garden with large screen TV's and a yummy food menu
- Paloma -- a laid-back experience where you can soak in the downtown scene over tapas and craft cocktails, plus live music on weekends
- Connelly's Irish Pub -- the go to college bar for all FU students
- SIP Whiskey and Wine Bar -- a favorite rooftop wine bar with a relaxed patio and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere
- UP on the Roof -- a rooftop bar and restaurant where great food, craft cocktails, and open skies come together
- NEAT Bourbon Bar -- a more intimate option with an impressive Bourbon selection
- GroupTherapy Pub & Playground -- a fun option that offers a variety of drinks plus mini golf, darts, ping pong, axe throwing, and more!