Jenna's Guidebook to Taylors/GVL/Greer
Food scene
Exceptional food, locally owned, amazing spot for pizza! 3-4 min from our Airbnb!
6 locals recommend
The Farehouse
Exceptional food, locally owned, amazing spot for pizza! 3-4 min from our Airbnb!
Amazing food, delicious beer! A local favorite- eat inside or outside! Family friendly, great vibe all around. 5-7 min from our Cozy Cottage.
29 locals recommend
The Southern Growl
155 N Buncombe RdAmazing food, delicious beer! A local favorite- eat inside or outside! Family friendly, great vibe all around. 5-7 min from our Cozy Cottage.
A must- visit, across the street from the cottage. Locally owned, all-American food that is very affordable and delicious. Breakfast offered here too, ck hours! Don’t underestimate this AMAZING diner spot!
Josey's Chuck Wagon
6001 Wade Hampton BlvdA must- visit, across the street from the cottage. Locally owned, all-American food that is very affordable and delicious. Breakfast offered here too, ck hours! Don’t underestimate this AMAZING diner spot!
Incredible German food. Pricey but worth every penny you spend. Locally owned. 15 or so min drive from the cottage, near downtown Greenville.
8 locals recommend
Schwaben House
1810 Laurens RdIncredible German food. Pricey but worth every penny you spend. Locally owned. 15 or so min drive from the cottage, near downtown Greenville.
This is not Tex-Mex. This is the REAL DEAL. You won’t find better authentic Mexican food. And it’s only 1 minute from the cottage! Take out available- easy to order and pick up.
La Reata Mexican Restaurant
5322 Wade Hampton BlvdThis is not Tex-Mex. This is the REAL DEAL. You won’t find better authentic Mexican food. And it’s only 1 minute from the cottage! Take out available- easy to order and pick up.
Locally owed, BEST Gyros you will ever have. Only 15 or so min from the Cozy Cottage!
11 locals recommend
Ji-Roz
644 N Main StLocally owed, BEST Gyros you will ever have. Only 15 or so min from the Cozy Cottage!
Delicious. Just yum. Order the crispy Brussels sprouts and truffle fries as your side!
29 locals recommend
Fork & Plough
1629 E North StDelicious. Just yum. Order the crispy Brussels sprouts and truffle fries as your side!
If you’re heading to downtown Greenville, this is the place for tacos. Don’t miss it!
56 locals recommend
Willy Taco - Feed & Seed
217 Laurens RdIf you’re heading to downtown Greenville, this is the place for tacos. Don’t miss it!
Sidewall Pizza Company
99 Cleveland StGreat pizza place downtown Greenville.
Looking for a nice night out? Make reservations or you won’t get in… the best steak around, hands down. And you’ll get a view of beautiful downtown Greer, SC!
43 locals recommend
104 Steakhouse
104 E Poinsett StLooking for a nice night out? Make reservations or you won’t get in… the best steak around, hands down. And you’ll get a view of beautiful downtown Greer, SC!
Gather GVL
126 Augusta StFamily friendly food scene!
Maverick Biscuit
Great, locally owned breakfast spot. Love the team and food here!!
Little hole in the wall cookie/chocolate shoppe. BEST cookie cakes, locally owned, been around for years. Each visit offers a free cookie to every customer who walks in the door! Amazing place- I will always buy my cookie boxes here.
The Chocolate Shoppe
1392 N Pleasantburg DrLittle hole in the wall cookie/chocolate shoppe. BEST cookie cakes, locally owned, been around for years. Each visit offers a free cookie to every customer who walks in the door! Amazing place- I will always buy my cookie boxes here.
One of our family’s new favorite places to eat out! Cool vibes, family friendly but also fun for the grownups too! Happy hour is 7 days a week here! 🥂
Favorite dishes are: Fish sandwich, Ravioli, Ahi Tuna & Steak!
4 Aces Kitchen & Cocktails
One of our family’s new favorite places to eat out! Cool vibes, family friendly but also fun for the grownups too! Happy hour is 7 days a week here! 🥂
Favorite dishes are: Fish sandwich, Ravioli, Ahi Tuna & Steak!
Bar/Arcade
Super fun spot to play old school games and have a drink!
Pinky's Revenge
250 Mill StA fun and relaxed vibe, great for a group!
Locally made beer- great vibes. Food next door (@ the Farehouse).
25 locals recommend
13 Stripes Brewery
3Locally made beer- great vibes. Food next door (@ the Farehouse).
UP on the Roof
250 RiverplaceLove the vibe here and such a cool view of downtown!
Coffee Shop
Delicious coffee local to the Greenville area. You must stop by. Super airy and bright and a great spot to set up a laptop and work remotely.
Junto Coffee
232 Mill StGreat coffee, quiet, bright and cozy.
Bridge City Coffee
1520 Wade Hampton BlvdSuper great, relaxed vibe. Yummy coffee!
A must-stop if you’re downtown Greenville! My favorite dessert here is the Peanutbutter Pie. 🤤
102 locals recommend
Coffee Underground
1 E Coffee StA must-stop if you’re downtown Greenville! My favorite dessert here is the Peanutbutter Pie. 🤤
Perfect stop for delicious coffees and crepes.
37 locals recommend
Barista Alley Speciality Coffee and Smoothie Bar
101 Trade StPerfect stop for delicious coffees and crepes.
Ice cream
Absolutely the BEST local ice cream spot in the area. If it’s a warm day, you MUST stop here. Favorite flavors are peach, lemon and Superman ice cream. :)
11 locals recommend
Dillards Farms Inc Ice Cream
500 S Buncombe RdAbsolutely the BEST local ice cream spot in the area. If it’s a warm day, you MUST stop here. Favorite flavors are peach, lemon and Superman ice cream. :)
Locally owned custard- you don’t find better. Smooth and creamy- just delicious. Great place to bring kids!
9 locals recommend
Abbott's Frozen Custard
119 E Poinsett StLocally owned custard- you don’t find better. Smooth and creamy- just delicious. Great place to bring kids!
Right next to Falls Park on the Reedy and the Liberty Bridge downtown. I have been coming here since college. Such a yummy treat! Amazing Ice cream AND coffee. The best combination. ☺️ Ask for the “Espresso Milkshake!” Best kept secret here. :)
46 locals recommend
Spill the Beans
531 S Main StRight next to Falls Park on the Reedy and the Liberty Bridge downtown. I have been coming here since college. Such a yummy treat! Amazing Ice cream AND coffee. The best combination. ☺️ Ask for the “Espresso Milkshake!” Best kept secret here. :)
Playground
Just renovated, NEW! Best place for kids and families just a few minutes away.
Incredible playground and walking path. Frisbee golf course, baseball fields, concession stand and covered pavilions. One of our favorite places to bring the kids to play.
20 locals recommend
Century Park
3605 Brushy Creek RdIncredible playground and walking path. Frisbee golf course, baseball fields, concession stand and covered pavilions. One of our favorite places to bring the kids to play.
Waterpark
A super fun, affordable, family-friendly spot. Especially for a hot day! My kids love this place!!
Otter Creek Waterpark
101 W Darby RdSightseeing
This is absolutely the best children’s museum I have ever been to. My kids will spend hours here. So many interactive things to do and see. Highly recommend!
123 locals recommend
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
300 College StThis is absolutely the best children’s museum I have ever been to. My kids will spend hours here. So many interactive things to do and see. Highly recommend!
A must- see for anyone coming to the GVL area. Don’t forget to stop at the best ice cream place DT, Spill the Beans, right next to the park!
386 locals recommend
Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main StA must- see for anyone coming to the GVL area. Don’t forget to stop at the best ice cream place DT, Spill the Beans, right next to the park!
You can rent bikes (at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe) and travel this amazing path all the way to Travelers Rest from GVL! A great adventure and very doable for a family.
Swamp Rabbit trail
You can rent bikes (at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe) and travel this amazing path all the way to Travelers Rest from GVL! A great adventure and very doable for a family.
Poinsett Bridge
580 Callahan Mountain RdCatch a minor league baseball game here! Flour Field park designed after the famous Fenway baseball park.
98 locals recommend
Fluor Field
945 S Main StCatch a minor league baseball game here! Flour Field park designed after the famous Fenway baseball park.