Over in Laurens County, South Carolina, there’s a tiny town (population: about 500) with a restaurant dedicated to all things pertaining to “The Andy Griffith Show.” And while Cross Hill may actually not be the real Mayberry, it sure feels like it when you visit the Mayberry Diner.
Located on SC-72 and a mere 20 miles from the Clinton exit of Interstate 26, Cross Hill is a blip on the map — but the nostalgic reminders of yesteryear found at the Mayberry Diner are worthy of a small detour the next time you’re in the area.
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It’s exactly 218 miles to Mt. Airy, the North Carolina town where Andy Griffith spent his childhood and then used as a model for the hit TV series.
Google Local/Ed O’Dwyer But fortunately, we don’t have to drive all that way for a throwback to the simpler times and friendly folks of Mayberry, USA.
The restaurant features many reminders of Andy Griffith’s Mayberry and even offers menu items dedicated to the main characters and places in the show.
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Tasty breakfast options include an array of Opie’s Breakfast Sandwiches, Thelma Lou’s Country Breakfast (made just how you like it), and Barney’s Biscuits — topped with your choice of meat and gravy. And then, of course, there are Andy’s favorites: pancakes or French toast.
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For lunch and dinner, treat yourself to a country meal you’d find in Mayberry. Take your time and savor meals you’d see on the old show: from a hand-patted hamburger served on a fresh roll to a hamburger steak smothered in gravy, plus, Calabash chicken, fried flounder or shrimp, and a personal favorite: Mayberry’s Original Buffalo Livers for a starter.
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Enjoy the same hospitality and friendly experience at this Mayberry Diner that you’d expect to find at the real (yet fictional) Mayberry Diner or even over at the Bluebird Diner (yep, also fictional) in Mayberry… without having to transport yourself into your TV set for a rerun.
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For a dose of TV nostalgia from everyone’s favorite 1960s series, “The Andy Griffith Show,” head to this roadside eatery in Cross Hill!
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The Mayberry Diner in Cross Hill is open seven days a week. The hours are Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Thursday-Saturday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (closed on Sunday), Learn more by calling (864)344-7150.
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But fortunately, we don’t have to drive all that way for a throwback to the simpler times and friendly folks of Mayberry, USA.
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(Or… get it to go, and then eat it while watching a rerun!)
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Address: 171 N Main St, Cross Hill, SC 29332, USA
