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Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Greenville
This photo shows a cozy and modern café interior. A hand in the foreground is holding an iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with a lid and straw. The background features a seating area with white chairs, soft-toned furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. The décor includes potted plants, a patterned rug, a glass-top coffee table, and wall art. Outside, it appears to be a rainy day, adding to the cozy ambiance.
Drink up, Greenville. | Photo by GVLtoday | Photo by GVLtoday
The Drink Up Week celebration continues.

Our city has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes, but if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Greenville.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

New and noteworthy

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Sit in or take it to go at Vintage Coffee Cafe.

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Vintage Coffee Cafe, 1501 E. North St., Greenville | This Overbrook coffee shop has become a fast favorite of Greenvillians looking for a cup of coffee, a scrumptious breakfast, or lunch.

Flying Fox Coffee, Multiple locations | Though Flying Fox has been on our list for a while now, it has two new locations: Inside GVL Art at 14 S. Main St. in Greenville + the former Stomping Grounds location at 208 Trade St. in Greer.

Downtown

Methodical Coffee, Multiple locations | Likely Greenville’s most well-known roaster, you’ll find Methodical Coffee served at many local shops, so why not get a cup right from the source?

Camilla Kitchen, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200 | Located inside M. Judson, we recommend grabbing a coffee and a cookie before finding your next read.

Beyond Main Street

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We’re adding this stop to our local coffee shop rotation. | Photo by GVLtoday

Summer Moon, Multiple locations | This locally-owned and operated coffee shop brewing oak-roasted beans + known for its signature sweet cream “Moon Milk” has quickly become a Greenville favorite.

Mountain Goat, 120 Shaw St., Greenville | Order your coffee with a signature Liége waffle, made fresh every morning.

Up the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse, 2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Sip on roasts from Counter Culture (based in Durham, NC) as you indulge in sweet and savory crepes.
35+ more cups of joe
Asked

Do you prefer to make your coffee or tea at home or get it on the go at a local business?
A. I brew my own drinks at home
B. I stop at my local coffee shop
C. I get my order from a large coffee chain (Dunkin, Starbucks, Panera, etc.)
Espresso yourself
 
Events
Thursday, July 25
  • Pilates on the Plaza | Thursday, July 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Embrace the shake with this full body workout hosted by BODYBAR — bring your own mat.
  • Christmas in July | Thursday, July 25 | Times vary | Clare’s Creamery, Multiple locations, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy holiday flavored ice cream — check Clare’s Instagram to see when Santa will be around.
  • Movie Night | Thursday, July 25 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing, 605 Motor Boat Club Rd., Greenville | Free | Bring your own chairs + blankets and catch “Finding Dory” by the lake.
Friday, July 26
  • “Glow” Art Reception with Lo’ Vinci | Friday, July 26 | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Unit C, Greenville | Free entry | Glow into your weekend and check out this artist’s work under the blacklight while you sip on a brew and listen to music.
  • Rock The Country Music Festival | Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27 | Times vary | Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson | $190-$600 | Rock out to this two-day country music extravaganza with artists like Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Saturday, July 27
  • Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off | Saturday, July 27 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Greenville | $25 | Try tomato sandwich creations by top local chefs and vote on who you think deserves the Tomato Trophy.
Calendar of events here
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Community

Sports

🎒 Prep for the school year by giving back at the ball game
Presented by a GVLtoday Partner
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Psst... everyone who donates gets a complimentary single scoop of Sweet Caroline’s ice cream at the game. | Photo provided by Greenville Drive
On Tuesday, July 30, the Greenville Drive and United Way of Greenville County are teaming up to celebrate the start of the school year + United Way’s community impact.

During United Way Night — which starts at 5 p.m. on District 356 — enjoy music, family fun, and help “Stuff the Bus” with back-to-school supplies, non-perishable food items, and other needed items.

Inside the game, look for interactive concourse exhibits, exciting inning break games, and more.
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News Notes
Traffic
Closing
  • Bossy Bakers — located at 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. G — will be closing its doors in October. Kava Konnection plans to expand into the space, and as of now, there are no plans for Bossy Bakers to continue services elsewhere.
Number
  • $500,000. That’s how much The Salvation Army of Greenville received in a grant from the state. The funds will help enhance security + will expand the shelter’s capacity. (Greenville Journal)
Job
  • Calling all pickleball lovers. PKL Park is looking for some energetic faces to work at its up-and-coming facility. Jobs include: General Manager, Assistant General Manager, bartenders, cooks, and runners. If you think this is a big dill and want to apply, email your resume.
Network
  • Ladies, this one’s for you. Scoundrel is hosting a GAMINE Female Networking Event on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet other women as you enjoy a workout and then dine on breakfast. Did we mention you get a free activewear set provided by Lerin with your ticket?
Travel
  • Just when you thought going through security at GSP couldn’t be faster. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is expanding its pre-check services with authorized TSA Pre-check provider CLEAR. Pre-enroll for this service. (Greenville Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • Sometimes you just need to touch some grass. Everything Outdoor Fest returns to Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3. This two-day festival will feature kayak and paddleboard clinics, yoga classes, running + biking, and hands-on activities. Stay up to date by signing up for the newsletter.
Greenvillian
  • Congrats to Mark S., the first GVLtoday reader to correctly answer yesterday’s trivia question. Over 60% of you incorrectly guessed that the first US Bowling Congress Open Championship took place in 1932 — round of applause for the ~30% who correctly guessed 1901.
Drink Up
  • Grabbing a coffee or a post-work drink this week? Find a local drink deal and raise a glass to Drink Up Week, our annual celebration of our city’s buzzy beverage industry. Businesses around Greenville are offering fun deals — see what’s poppin’.
Arts
Pro Tip
  • Want crystal-clear windows? Here’s a housekeeping hack: Mix one teaspoon of cornstarch, one cup of white vinegar, and one cup of water in a spray bottle. Use this solution with a microfiber towel to wipe your windows. For a professional clean, call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343.*
Home
  • You deserve beautiful, energy-efficient windows in your home. Get $400 off per window and $850 off per door with Renewal by Andersen®’s limited time offer.*
 
The Buy

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Answered

Last week, we asked you if you were around Greenville in 1999. Here’s what you said:
Downtown Greenville
Party like it’s 1999. | Photo by @vasilijpshelenskyphotography
“I specifically remember Dec. 31, 1999 and all the craziness surrounding the change to the new century. I came home from the New Year’s Eve party at Khacki’s (where I worked) and called everyone I knew just in case we didn’t make it through the night!” — Karen S.

“I was a high school teenager and my one vivid memory of going downtown was visiting a store named Uptown Downtown. I always fantasized about working there and wearing all their cool clothes.” — Katie W.

“I just moved to Greenville after college graduation. The Warehouse Theatre had a ‘journeyman’ program where recent graduates were hired to form a company for a year and got their first professional gigs.” — West H.

“My wife and I started dating, got engaged, and got married all in 1999. I was talking with a friend recently that 25 years ago, there were very few places to get married in Greenville.” — Joey E.
 
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I think I need to learn how to play pickleball since it’s all the rage now. Luckily, we have a guide to help. I’ll just suddenly have to become athletic.
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