Greenville takes breakfast seriously. Our Saturday breakfast tour visits three of our favorite morning spots, and our guides have strong opinions about the rest. Here is where we go for pancakes, biscuits, mimosas and a good cup of coffee.
Written by the local guides at Foothill Foodie Tours
Quick Picks
- Pancakes: Tupelo Honey
- Historic hotel breakfast: Spoonbread at the Westin Poinsett
- Farm to table: Roost
- Rooftop brunch: UP on the Roof
- Pastries: Le Petit Croissant
- Try three in one morning: our Saturday breakfast tour
Breakfast Spots on Our Saturday Tour
Spoonbread at the Westin Poinsett
An iconic restaurant inside the historic Westin Poinsett Hotel, which first opened in 1925. On our tour, guests taste one of the executive chef's signature dishes.
Tupelo Honey
Southern breakfast favorites like pecan pancakes with hot honey chicken. Go early on weekends.
Roost
A farm-to-table kitchen inside the Hyatt Regency on Main Street, built around seasonal ingredients.
Three Breakfast Spots, One Saturday Morning
Our Sunny Side Up Breakfast tour visits Spoonbread, Tupelo Honey and Roost, with local history between each stop.
More Brunch Favorites
UP on the Roof
Rooftop brunch with mimosas and views over the Reedy River and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nose Dive
A casual Main Street gastropub with a popular weekend brunch.
Stella's Southern Brasserie
A longtime local favorite for a polished Southern brunch, worth the short drive from downtown.
Le Petit Croissant
For a quick breakfast, authentic French croissants and pastries from family recipes.
Biscuit Head
Big cathead buttermilk biscuits with a lineup of gravies, from fried chicken to sweet potato coconut. It sits just south of downtown.
Soby's New South Cuisine
A downtown institution for a dressier brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Look for the fried green tomato Benedict.
Fork and Plough
A neighborhood market and restaurant with weekend brunch, known for its stovetop grits.
Methodical Coffee
A specialty roaster whose own bakery makes the pastries. Our pick for a quick start before a morning tour.
Tips for Brunch in Greenville
Saturday and Sunday mornings get busy downtown, especially when the Saturday Market is on Main Street. Book ahead where you can, or start early.
Downtown parking garages are free for the first hour and inexpensive after that, which makes it easy to brunch, then walk Falls Park.
Brunch pairs well with a morning stroll. Falls Park is a few blocks from most of these spots, and on Saturdays from spring into fall the Saturday Market fills Main Street with local farmers and makers. For more ideas, see our favorite things to do in Greenville.
Morning and Daytime Food Tours
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best brunch in downtown Greenville SC?
Our favorites include Tupelo Honey, Spoonbread at the Westin Poinsett, Roost and UP on the Roof for a rooftop brunch.
Is there a breakfast food tour in Greenville SC?
Yes. Our Sunny Side Up Breakfast tour runs Saturday mornings and stops at three downtown breakfast spots.
Do Greenville brunch spots take reservations?
Some do and some are walk-in only. On weekends, book ahead where you can or arrive early.
What is the best breakfast near Falls Park?
Tupelo Honey, Spoonbread at the Westin Poinsett and Roost are all a short walk from Falls Park. For a quick coffee and pastry, try Methodical Coffee on North Main.
Where can I get biscuits in Greenville SC?
Biscuit Head on South Church Street is built around big cathead biscuits and house gravies, just south of downtown.
More Greenville Guides
Hours, menus and openings change. Check with each business before you go.