Authentique French Creperie
107 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
Inside a charming white house in downtown Simpsonville, the delectable, authentic sweet and savory crepes will transport you to a cafe in France.
Biscuit Head
823 S. Church St., Suite C, Greenville BiscuitHeads.com
These Southern breakfasts feature oversized biscuits, homemade jams and a butter bar, plus scratch-made gravies (try a flight if you can’t choose just one). There are gluten-free and vegan options, too.
Cafe West
206 E. Coffee St., Greenville CafeWestGvl.com
One of downtown Greenville’s hidden gems, this spot serves a variety of tasty egg sandwiches, French toast, breakfast bowls and more. Don’t miss the small-batch roasted coffees.
Daylight Burrito
770 Pelham Road at the Rupert Huse Veteran Center, Greenville DaylightBurrito.com
This new spot is quickly becoming a local favorite. The breakfast burritos are California-style and customers are raving about the carne asada, which is packed with eggs, cheeses and seasoned tots for the perfect crunch.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
656 S. Main St., Unit 100, Greenville FlyingBiscuit.com
This eclectic Southeast chain is popular for its natural, hip cuisine and charming atmosphere. Sleep in if you like: Breakfast is served all day.
Greenfield’s Bagels & Deli
101 Verdae Blvd. at Verdae Village, Greenville GreenfieldsBagelsandDeli.com
The New York-style bagels are made fresh daily. Choose your bagel and customize it to your liking with options including Nova spread, honey butter and of course, varieties of cream cheese.
The Hungry Drover
2601 Tigerville Road, Travelers Rest @hungrydrover
Find farm-fresh cooking at this cafe that is worth the drive (be careful you don’t drive right by). Favorites include the hash brown casserole and tomato pie.
Maple Street Biscuit Co.
18 E. North St., Greenville MapleStreetBiscuits.com
From biscuits, just about any way you could imagine, to waffles and more, this spot serves comfort food with a modern twist.
Maverick Biscuit
2818 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors
306 N. Main St., Mauldin
2870 State Highway 292, Inman
MaverickBiscuit.com
Here, it’s all about comfort food in the form of flaky, tasty biscuits. There’s something for everyone with sweet options like the Biscuit Cinnamon Roll or savory choices like the Bulls Bay — loaded with slow-roasted short ribs, an egg and roasted peppers.
Rise Bakery
1264 Pendleton St., Greenville RiseBakerySC.com
This bakery makes its pastries daily from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes chocolate croissants, morning buns, ham and cheese croissants, and seasonal danishes.
Spoonbread Restaurant
120 S. Main St. at the Westin Poinsett, Greenville WestinPoinsettGreenville.com
This gracious eatery serves a morning buffet, Sunday brunch and a la carte breakfast items. It is located in the lobby of the historic Westin Poinsett Hotel.
Stax’s Original
1704 Poinsett Highway, Greenville Staxs.com
A breakfast favorite for 50 years, this restaurant features a Southern-style menu centered on biscuits, country ham, omelets and the “Deuces Wild” plate.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery
205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville SwampRabbitCafe.com
Have a sustainable start to the day. This restaurant serves responsibly sourced craft coffees, espressos and cafe items centered around regional ingredients.
Tandem Creperie & Coffeehouse
2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TandemCC.com
Sweet and savory crepes, homemade granola and Counter Culture Coffee make this a must-stop breakfast spot along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Take the Tour
Join the Foothill Foodie’s Saturday Morning Breakfast Tour to sample the best of Greenville’s breakfast scene and learn about the city’s history and its emergence as a culinary hotspot. Foothill Foodie Tours was voted a Top Tourist Attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor.
