Classic country diner with hidden gems throughout the menu.
I have been here twice in the past several months. I wanted to have both lunch and breakfast before reviewing. Overall, I would say breakfast is better and a little more worth the trip.
I write this review with a heavy heart because this is one of my favorite kind of restaurants. Family style tables, southern diner food, sweet tea on the side you get yourself, the works and everyone is so nice! While there are some delicious food items on the menu that I will get to in a second, the majority of the food lacked taste or was off in one way or another. Truthfully, while I enjoy the restaurant atmosphere, I would have given the food two stars if I averaged out everything I had.
Let’s start with the hidden gems though.. the cinnamon role - to die for. When they grabbed it out of a basket and it was already shrink wrapped I was really worried. Wow was I wrong, they hold up well. I would go back just to grab one to go while I am passing! Secondly, the sweet potato casserole was on par with Ruth’s Chris. So sweet and delicious. Please get this if you like sweet potatoes.
As far as the remaining items go, my pulled pork sandwich was really dry. Maybe it was the no sauce when served but overall, no amount of sauce I added could really help. I paired it with the Mac and cheese and the pasta was way overcooked and lacked any salt or taste. During breakfast the side eggs were dry/overcooked and my omelet was similar. I remember there being a ton of onions as well. Maybe it’s just the style of omelet but I like a fluffy exterior with everything mixed in and melted in the middle. It seemed like they overcooked some eggs on the griddle and then at the last second added some warmed up meats and vegetables. I wanted to like the pancakes so bad but they tasted like a sugar cookie. Adding any syrup was not an option. Again, maybe just the style I am not used to.
While there are negatives, there is so much potential to this place. I will be back to find other hidden gems and I would recommend other people to visit as well and make your own opinion because this has been voted a top spot in TR on a few forums.
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Heath Long
I was riding my motorcycle and I pulled over to adjust my eyeglasses. I noticed that I was in a small restaurant parking lot, so I decided to go ahead and get a bite to eat. I had the pulled pork plate. It was delicious! The staff were friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go try some other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork
joe m
Great food at a decent price. With a group of 4 and everyone was very impressed. Don't let the exterior fool you. This is not "country cooking". Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Moore
Their breakfast is amazing! They have the largest, fluffiest pancakes. My husband loved his chicken fried steak breakfast. The staff is very friendly and made some great recommendations. We are adding this to our list of go-to restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken Fried Steak
rufneck117
Delicious food. Great menu. Incredibly nice people. If you dont try this restaurant at least once, you are missing out...big time. Highly recommend.
We are going a construction job nearby and have friends that raved about Hungry Drove. Thought we would give it a try for a late breakfast. 1st impression, quaint small old school country diner. Ordered at the counter and took a number to sit down. Great staff, friendly. Breakfast came. My wife and I had both ordered eggs, over medium. Whites were still runny. It happens so we dealt with it. Only other complaint, my wife had ordered a side of white toast, $2.19...ouch. Total for breakfast for 2 was about $25. We will try them again. Nice little place in the country. Reason for 4 stars were the eggs. Will update review after return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southern Benedict
Megan Baucom
Home cooked food and it is delicious. Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Doheny
Very delicious breakfast!! Super friendly staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jude Sobo
Its really good quality food. One of my favorite shrimp n grits. It was delicious and not a ton of butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dan Mast
Great dinner. The breakfast was delicious. The wife had the Southern Benedict and I had eggs and bacon. Coffee was very good. I will definitely go back.
Classic country diner with hidden gems throughout the menu.
I have been here twice in the past several months. I wanted to have both lunch and breakfast before reviewing. Overall, I would say breakfast is better and a little more worth the trip.
I write this review with a heavy heart because this is one of my favorite kind of restaurants. Family style tables, southern diner food, sweet tea on the side you get yourself, the works and everyone is so nice! While there are some delicious food items on the menu that I will get to in a second, the majority of the food lacked taste or was off in one way or another. Truthfully, while I enjoy the restaurant atmosphere, I would have given the food two stars if I averaged out everything I had.
Let’s start with the hidden gems though.. the cinnamon role - to die for. When they grabbed it out of a basket and it was already shrink wrapped I was really worried. Wow was I wrong, they hold up well. I would go back just to grab one to go while I am passing! Secondly, the sweet potato casserole was on par with Ruth’s Chris. So sweet and delicious. Please get this if you like sweet potatoes.
As far as the remaining items go, my pulled pork sandwich was really dry. Maybe it was the no sauce when served but overall, no amount of sauce I added could really help. I paired it with the Mac and cheese and the pasta was way overcooked and lacked any salt or taste. During breakfast the side eggs were dry/overcooked and my omelet was similar. I remember there being a ton of onions as well. Maybe it’s just the style of omelet but I like a fluffy exterior with everything mixed in and melted in the middle. It seemed like they overcooked some eggs on the griddle and then at the last second added some warmed up meats and vegetables. I wanted to like the pancakes so bad but they tasted like a sugar cookie. Adding any syrup was not an option. Again, maybe just the style I am not used to.
While there are negatives, there is so much potential to this place. I will be back to find other hidden gems and I would recommend other people to visit as well and make your own opinion because this has been voted a top spot in TR on a few forums.
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
I was riding my motorcycle and I pulled over to adjust my eyeglasses. I noticed that I was in a small restaurant parking lot, so I decided to go ahead and get a bite to eat. I had the pulled pork plate. It was delicious! The staff were friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go try some other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork
Great food at a decent price. With a group of 4 and everyone was very impressed. Don't let the exterior fool you. This is not "country cooking". Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their breakfast is amazing! They have the largest, fluffiest pancakes. My husband loved his chicken fried steak breakfast. The staff is very friendly and made some great recommendations. We are adding this to our list of go-to restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken Fried Steak
Delicious food. Great menu. Incredibly nice people. If you dont try this restaurant at least once, you are missing out...big time. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food. Reasonable prices. Worth going there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food great atmosphere if you like family restaurants. I do.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our favorite breakfast spot. The nicest staff and delicious home cooking. Must-try if you’re local!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local hidden gem! Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or brunch, they are the perfect spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for breakfast, when I go to Greenville..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy
Restaurantji Recommends
We are going a construction job nearby and have friends that raved about Hungry Drove. Thought we would give it a try for a late breakfast. 1st impression, quaint small old school country diner. Ordered at the counter and took a number to sit down. Great staff, friendly. Breakfast came. My wife and I had both ordered eggs, over medium. Whites were still runny.
It happens so we dealt with it. Only other complaint, my wife had ordered a side of white toast, $2.19...ouch. Total for breakfast for 2 was about $25. We will try them again. Nice little place in the country. Reason for 4 stars were the eggs. Will update review after return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southern Benedict
Home cooked food and it is delicious. Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious breakfast!! Super friendly staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its really good quality food. One of my favorite shrimp n grits. It was delicious and not a ton of butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great dinner. The breakfast was delicious. The wife had the Southern Benedict and I had eggs and bacon. Coffee was very good. I will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southern Benedict
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