location. 
201 Wall Street

what they are known for.
lobster rolls and hot dogs

menu.

features.
outdoor dining

Hub Diggity (formerly Hub Diggity Dog) opened in 2010 on Dunbar Street and has now moved to the beautiful new Wall Street!  I'd had a hot dog back in the Dunbar Street days, but sadly hadn't been back since then, which is a shame.  I'm sure you've also heard about their lobster rolls, and I finally decided it was time to give it a try!

I love Wall Street, and they have a great location there.  Probably about 20 tables total with the outdoor dining, which I highly recommend, even on hot days, as they are mostly situated in shade.  Order and pay at the window where the staff are very friendly, and be assured your food will be out super fast.

location.
1000 North Pine Street

what they are known for.
good ole homecookin'

menu.

features.
take-home frozen food, quick service

Look.  If you're a Spartanburg native or if you've lived here for oh, 2 minutes, then you know Wade's.  You don't need my review.  You already love it.  You try to keep yourself from going every week.

For those that aren't as familiar with Wade's, just know if you are looking for a home-cooked "meat & three", look no further.  They change their menu on a regular basis with daily specials, so be sure to check the website if you want to make sure your turkey and dressing will be there when you arrive.

If you arrive and see a line out the door 1) this is totally normal and 2) you will be amazed at how fast that line moves.  On this particular day, I think we made it from the back of the line at the door to our table in 10 minutes.  Don't ask me how they do it, it's magic.

I haven't tried a side I didn't like.  My favorites are green beans, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, turnip greens, sweet potato casserole, hash brown casserole, creamed potatoes with gravy, and creamed corn.  Oh, and the dressing, but technically that comes with the turkey, not as a side.  That's a lot of favorites, but don't worry, you'll be back.

Wade's used to only take cash or checks but recently started taking cards in February 2016!  And don't forget to check out the billboards around town featuring one of their delicious foods doing something clever.  If you can come up with one yourself, your name goes on the board!

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location.
129 W Main Street

what they are known for.
noodles!  and other yummy pan-asian cuisine

menu.

features.
outdoor dining, hub city delivery

Monsoon Noodle House has been around for many years now, but in 2011 suffered fire damange.  Rumors swirled that they may not reopen and my heart, and tastebuds, were broken.  How could I live without their coconut soup??  There was a collective sigh of relief through town when rebuilding began, and now it's better than ever.

It has tons of seating inside and is one of the several downtown restaurants with sidewalk seating, although it wasn't set up this day (perhaps the 85+ degree temperatures?!).  Very popular with the downtown business community, so you can expect lines out the door on a nice day.  Good thing they are fast!

Now my usual go-to is the Thai Coconut Noodle Soup with shrimp, but like previously mentioned, it was almost 90 degrees outside so soup wasn't exactly what I wanted.  Instead, I went for the classic Pad Thai with shrimp.  Monsoon's "spice scale" goes from 1-5. I love and can tolerate fairly spicy food, but I went for the 4 once and it lit me up, so now I rarely venture past 3.  Those levels can also be inconsistent over different dishes, so don't assume because you can take the Triple Delight at a 3 that you can also take the Wonton Noodle Soup at a 3.  Personally, I think the soups tend to be spicier, so I might dial it down to a 2 with those.

Okay back to the Pad Thai - as you can see, great portions...I took home one spring roll and about 1/3 of this noodle dish.  You're not going to find a lot of egg as you would at say, Bangkok, but you will find saucy noodles complimented by the crunchy peanuts and bean sprouts.  You can order most dishes with your choice of shrimp, beef, chicken or tofu.  They do tofu really well, so if you're a vegetarian (or not!) it's worth a try.

The rebuilt Monsoon Noodle House is more modern with colorful decor.  Order at the counter when you walk in, make your drink, and sit down at your table where you put your number card in the metal holder so they know where to bring your food.  I always find it clean and bright, and the service is quick and reliable.  For example, it took probably 1-2 mins after I sat down for my spring rolls to come out, and I hadn't finished one before my Pad Thai arrived.  

Lunch or dinner, this place is great, and I've even brought out of town family! Huge plus: you can also get it delivered with Hub City Delivery.

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location.
1945 Drayton Road

what they are known for.
good old southern bbq

menu.

features.
catering

As you can see, they've done an amazing job cleaning up the space from its previous life as a bar.  It's bright, inviting...and packed!  But don't worry, the service is fast and there are plenty of clean tables.  Also, they only take cash and check, but there is an ATM if you forget!

Another traditional meal, here is the BBQ plate, which comes with a slice of bread instead of a bun.   The cole slaw is on the sweeter side, and the hush puppies are to DIE for.  By far my favorite side, they are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 

The next time you are craving bbq, try Pig Out!  You won't be disappointed.

What is your favorite BBQ joint in Spartanburg? Let me know in the comments!

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Just a few years old, Health in Hand is Spartanburg's first and only raw juice bar.  Whether you're looking for a quick smoothie for breakfast or a healthy lunch, this is definitely a place to check out.  There's cozy seating inside and several tables outside on the beautiful brick-paved Wall Street.