Smak Deli Cafe

139 Lemmons Ln, Gaffney
(864) 480-9082

Recent Reviews

Leslie Kaplan

This place is incredible. The flavors are unusual and amazing. We had the eggplant salad: crunchy, garlicky, a touch of sweetness. Lamb stew: rich and flavorful, in a cream sauce. Dumplings: light and tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mama’S Dumplings Chicken Beef Potato, Eggplant Salad

Natalja Kuznecova

Very tasty food, fast and affordable. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel Land

After reading so many amazing reviews, we decided to try this place out. Unfortunately, our visit was underwhelming. The restaurant was clean and had 3 staff working. When asked for recommendations, we didn't get any. Half of the entrees included Kabobs, but they didn’t have any. My husband tried the pot roast and it came out as a stew which was cold. The stuffed pepper and the cabbage rolls have the same filling as most other dishes - I definitely prefer it in the cabbage roll since it was topped with a red sauce. The pepper looked good, but disintegrated when I started cutting into it. We were charged for tap waters and weren't checked on for refills or to ask how our meal was going. We waited a long time for the bill after we finished eating and eventually went to the front to pay; we were asked what the problem was. This place has good potential - I hope the overall experience can be improved.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cabbage Rolls

Viktoriia Markova

Finally some delicious home-cooked food close to the highway. We travel a lot around America, and it’s very difficult to find food made from quality products, because here quality products are not very good either, everyone who has been to European countries and Central Asia knows what I’m talking about. but these guys tried and did the impossible, found quality products and prepared delicious and interesting food with soul. highly recommendVegetarian options: I’m a vegan, but my husband is a meat eater and eats a lot of cakes, which both me and he liked. I ordered a delicious vinaigrette and all the salads and vegetable appetizers. I liked it all very much

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Lopez

I don’t just hand out five stars, but this place deserves it. Best food in Gaffney hands down. Middle Eastern and Ukrainian influence. I had the chicken kabob and baklava. Took home some other finger food items and fresh bread. The lady that runs it is super sweet. Definitely my new go to spot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tajik Pilaf, Tajick Pilaf with Chicken Kebab

Reyna Rosas

? Deliciously made food. Everything I have tried so far was awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yuriy & Sarah Gula

Food is AMAZING, made fresh with real ingredients, and prices very reasonable. Best meal in a long time! Very convenient access to I85, accessible parking. Comfortable seating, friendly service. 5 stars, will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anvar Khusnutdinov

Very tasty, just like home. Shurpa and samsa are simply amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Gaines

This is an excellent Slavic restaurant in Gaffney, although it still looks like its predecessor, a bbq place. We had borscht soup, cabbage rolls, Tajik pilaf, kebabs, eggplant salad and a variety of desserts. I highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tajik Pilaf, Eggplant Salad, Lula Kebabs, Cabbage Rolls, Borsch

Holland Hook

This was a gorgeous little deli with amazing food. There were many things that I’ve never even seen for sale in the states before!! If you’re into exploring foreign food, this restaurant is a must-try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gregg H

This is a hidden gem in Gaffney! They have taken the granddaddy bbq building by I-85. Signs have not changed yet. Did not know much about dishes but received a good explanation. So, we stayed and had a wonderful lunch!! Cabbage rolls, chicken kabobs, baklava, cabbage salad and Lula kabobs are all wonderful! Support this restaurant! I married a Gaffney girl and visit family frequently. We found this place by accident searching for lunch. So glad I did! Prices are very good. BEST restaurant in Gaffney!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cabbage Rolls Chicken Kebobs, Cabbage Salad, Lula Kebabs, Cabbage Rolls

Kristin Holmstrom

Highly recommend. Food was amazing....flavorful and beautifully served. Staff was helpful in deciding what to order. Desserts were amazing and prepared with love. Come inside and enjoy your experience. FYI...the lamb pot roast is awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vinaigrette, Carrot Salad

Julia Cotton

It was such a delight to find familiar cuisine in a new place (we just moved to SC)!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Vinaigrette, Tajick Pilaf with Chicken Kebab

Rachel Czarniecki

Everything was so fresh and delicate tasting! I ordered the beet salad and cabbage rolls and my husband got the dolmas and chicken plate with potato salad. Both salads were perfectly seasoned and a good portion. The dolmas were loaded with beef instead of the gloppy rice you find elsewhere. I would come back to try everything on the menu!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phillip Hammock

New place thought it was BBQ but was happy it was much better.Parking: Big rigs as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Lula Kebabs, Carrot Salad

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