We brought 3 kids, 2 adults, and one Papa through on a little trip and stopped for breakfast at Café on Main. On Saturday mornings, you’re greeted by the local coffee club holding their usual meet-up. We sat ourselves and were welcomed by a kind waitress who really made the kids feel important. She took their orders first and sent them to the kitchen before taking ours—gave us a chance to focus on the kids, then enjoy our own meals.
The decor is simple but clean. The food matched: some good, some just okay. Skip the link sausage—dry and a little off. Hashbrowns needed more time on the griddle. But the kids inhaled their eggs, Papa polished off his omelet, and the biscuits were perfectly fluffy inside with a nice outer crisp.
The star? My bologna, egg, and cheese sandwich—though I only got half before my fiancée stole the rest. Like most small-town spots, the key is knowing what to order. Friendly service, local charm, and some solid breakfast hits make this a worthy stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Teresa Ammons
Country food and ppl . Small town vibe. Tooooo die for selection to choose from.. worth a day drive!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leanne Patterson
Oh what can I say about this place great people good food like the family style food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Steuer
AARP DISCOUNT & HOME COOKIN' right by Sumter National Forest: Sweet small down diner in historic building right on Main Street in Whitmire, SC! Everything is fresh cooked & totally worth waiting for at breakfast! Oh my GRITS!! Good ole Southern style from scratch perfect; piping hot & stand on the spoon just right, YUM! Had country fried steak sandwich & hubby had the Ham, Egg & Cheese, both on toasted bread, nice sized portions of everything, just wonderful! On top of the delicious food of course was EXCELLENT, friendly service! The owner was there personally & staff was just as nice, had to go to work so got everything to go & it was ready quickly & packaged nice, with condiments we asked for when we ordered & utensils. Everything was so good, I forgot to take a pic of the sandwiches, but managed to get a few of the grits before they were gone...lol Highly recommend, please support local small town businesses like this, the owners hearts are in it, it's SO worth it! Thanks for the awesome experience ya'll, blessings to you, well definitely be back! 🤟😁❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Griffin 3
Went on a Sunday and let me say THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian D
Great little place to eat! Stopped by at an off time, and service was fantastic. Quick to take our order, and food came out in a reasonable time. Food was blazing hot, so you could tell it was freshly cooked! Fries tasted like they were freshly cut, onion rings were tender and crispy, and the flounder was so juicy and AMAZING! Burger was hand-pattied, and the popcorn chicken was tender.
Portion sizes were large, and prices were cheaper than fast food!
Only took a star for atmosphere due to some missing ceiling tiles and whatnot, but the eating area was very clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breann Benavides
Having lived here for three years, I can’t help but regret not discovering this charming establishment sooner. The women who run it are absolutely delightful—warm, gracious, and incredibly thoughtful, even providing a play area for children. The aroma of the food is enticing, but its rich, homemade flavor is what truly sets it apart. This is a place that feels like home, and without a doubt, I’ll be returning. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a truly special dining experience.
Phillip Trotter
I stopped in. Not knowing where I was. As we sat in the truck,getting a feel for the place. People were walking out and mean mugging us. Didn't take us long to figure out that we were the wrong color for this establishment. So we went to the next town for steaks!! Ha ! Your loss ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
vortex plaz
We are camping in the National Forest and on a rainy day decided to go out to breakfast in Whitmore. We found Cafe on Main online and truly enjoyed the omelets and friendly people that owned and ran the restaurant. It’s a cool small little town definitely in need of some TLC but has great potential. So close to the Beautiful Sumpter national forest with so many outdoor fun things to enjoy .
We brought 3 kids, 2 adults, and one Papa through on a little trip and stopped for breakfast at Café on Main. On Saturday mornings, you’re greeted by the local coffee club holding their usual meet-up. We sat ourselves and were welcomed by a kind waitress who really made the kids feel important. She took their orders first and sent them to the kitchen before taking ours—gave us a chance to focus on the kids, then enjoy our own meals.
The decor is simple but clean. The food matched: some good, some just okay. Skip the link sausage—dry and a little off. Hashbrowns needed more time on the griddle. But the kids inhaled their eggs, Papa polished off his omelet, and the biscuits were perfectly fluffy inside with a nice outer crisp.
The star? My bologna, egg, and cheese sandwich—though I only got half before my fiancée stole the rest. Like most small-town spots, the key is knowing what to order. Friendly service, local charm, and some solid breakfast hits make this a worthy stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Country food and ppl . Small town vibe. Tooooo die for selection to choose from.. worth a day drive!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh what can I say about this place great people good food like the family style food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AARP DISCOUNT & HOME COOKIN' right by Sumter National Forest:
Sweet small down diner in historic building right on Main Street in Whitmire, SC! Everything is fresh cooked & totally worth waiting for at breakfast! Oh my GRITS!! Good ole Southern style from scratch perfect; piping hot & stand on the spoon just right, YUM! Had country fried steak sandwich & hubby had the Ham, Egg & Cheese, both on toasted bread, nice sized portions of everything, just wonderful!
On top of the delicious food of course was EXCELLENT, friendly service! The owner was there personally & staff was just as nice, had to go to work so got everything to go & it was ready quickly & packaged nice, with condiments we asked for when we ordered & utensils.
Everything was so good, I forgot to take a pic of the sandwiches, but managed to get a few of the grits before they were gone...lol
Highly recommend, please support local small town businesses like this, the owners hearts are in it, it's SO worth it!
Thanks for the awesome experience ya'll, blessings to you, well definitely be back! 🤟😁❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went on a Sunday and let me say THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little place to eat! Stopped by at an off time, and service was fantastic. Quick to take our order, and food came out in a reasonable time. Food was blazing hot, so you could tell it was freshly cooked! Fries tasted like they were freshly cut, onion rings were tender and crispy, and the flounder was so juicy and AMAZING! Burger was hand-pattied, and the popcorn chicken was tender.
Portion sizes were large, and prices were cheaper than fast food!
Only took a star for atmosphere due to some missing ceiling tiles and whatnot, but the eating area was very clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having lived here for three years, I can’t help but regret not discovering this charming establishment sooner. The women who run it are absolutely delightful—warm, gracious, and incredibly thoughtful, even providing a play area for children. The aroma of the food is enticing, but its rich, homemade flavor is what truly sets it apart. This is a place that feels like home, and without a doubt, I’ll be returning. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a truly special dining experience.
I stopped in. Not knowing where I was. As we sat in the truck,getting a feel for the place. People were walking out and mean mugging us. Didn't take us long to figure out that we were the wrong color for this establishment. So we went to the next town for steaks!!
Ha !
Your loss ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We are camping in the National Forest and on a rainy day decided to go out to breakfast in Whitmore. We found Cafe on Main online and truly enjoyed the omelets and friendly people that owned and ran the restaurant. It’s a cool small little town definitely in need of some TLC but has great potential. So close to the Beautiful Sumpter national forest with so many outdoor fun things to enjoy .
Friendly folks and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Macaroni Cheese, Fried Chicken
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Atmosphere: 5
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Had breakfast & it was absolutely delicious! Very friendly & great customer service! Highly recommend!
Mushroom swiss burger was terrific!I'm getting fried chicken next time.Rhonda and the team are wonderful!
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