South Carolina is no stranger to southern staples like fried chicken and biscuits and gravy. In fact, if there’s one thing you can count on while visiting South Carolina, it’s that you’re never too far away from a delicious meal. While the major cities tend to get all the love in this area, and we know there are plenty of incredible restaurants in the state’s major cities, the small towns in South Carolina are often where you’ll find the best meals of your life. There’s one little restaurant in a small town that’s serving up some of the best shrimp and grits in South Carolina, and that’s the Thomas Cafe.
With a population that hovers around 10,000 people, Georgetown is the third oldest town in South Carolina and a picture-perfect destination to spend a day exploring.
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On the main drag of the town lies the Thomas Cafe, a local favorite for breakfast and lunch.
Jessica Lin/Google Reviews This beloved little cafe has been around for over 75 years, and it seems to only get better with age!
Thomas Cafe is one of those places where everyone knows your name, the staff knows your usual order, and you just feel like one of the family from the moment you walk in.
Angeles/Trip Advisor Take some time to admire the decor on the walls. The eclectic mix really highlights the history of both the restaurant and the town itself. It feels like a little time capsule that you get to be a part of.
Serving up delicious diner fare, you can rest assured you’ll find all the classics on the menu.
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From burgers to fried green tomatoes, the menu hits all the right notes.
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But the fan favorite here is the shrimp and grits.
Tim Zdrazil/Google Reviews Just look at that savory goodness!
First, take a gander at the size of those shrimp. Perfect.
Bevship/Trip Advisor These jumbo shrimp are sautéed with sweet peppers, onions, and country ham and served over stone-ground grits with a creamy red-eye gravy.
Garnished with fried green tomatoes, this is the perfect southern meal that hits all the right spots.
Priscilla Mak/Google Reviews You’ll be resisting the urge to lick the plate, and we wouldn’t blame you.
Be sure to check out Thomas Cafe’s website for a full menu, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook, too.
Angeles/Trip Advisor
Jessica Lin/Google Reviews
This beloved little cafe has been around for over 75 years, and it seems to only get better with age!
Take some time to admire the decor on the walls. The eclectic mix really highlights the history of both the restaurant and the town itself. It feels like a little time capsule that you get to be a part of.
Jamie Sanderson/Google Reviews
Tim Zdrazil/Google Reviews
Just look at that savory goodness!
Bevship/Trip Advisor
These jumbo shrimp are sautéed with sweet peppers, onions, and country ham and served over stone-ground grits with a creamy red-eye gravy.
Priscilla Mak/Google Reviews
You’ll be resisting the urge to lick the plate, and we wouldn’t blame you.
While you’re in Georgetown, you may want to check out some of the town’s attractions, including its haunted side.
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Address: Thomas Cafe, 703 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440, USA
