Owners: Joe and Heidi Trull
Owners: Joe and Heidi Trull
Joe, Heidi and Tom love to hear from visitors and friends. We hope everything is well with each and everyone of you and we'd like to know what you are doing, so send us a note and say Hey.
Hey Joe and Heidi, Good to see that y'all are doing well. We need to see an updated photo of Thomas -- certainly he has grown alot since the photo you have posted. He looks so happy, as do all of you. Life here since Katrina is very different - but I remain optimistic that good things lay ahead. Lily is growing up so fast and talking up a storm. Love it... Be well and kiss Thomas for me, Charlotte (Paul and Lily , too)
Heidi, welcome to Saylors Cross Roads, what a joy to have you all here, Already so many friends of ours from Anderson and as far away as Grey Court, SC, have been by to sample your good food...So different, and so wonderful....my favorite, Reunion Salad, Liver and Onions, and Apple Fritters. Much Luck to both of you...luv margene murdock
Enjoyed the picture... We still plan a trip'south' to eat and visit. Bob &Sue Wilkinson Winston Salem
Glad to see your web site is up and going! Great friends and great food have moved to Saylors Crossroads! So many favorite dishes ... too many to list! Desserts...yummy! Connie and Ivey
Great to see you guys are up and running. I'm sure you will be a great success... You guys fed me at least 3 to 4 times a week back in New Orleans. In a few weeks, I'll be at Fort Jackson for a couple months of training. I'll will definitely take a special trip (or two or three) to come and eat some "Real Food". I'll make sure to call ahead and pre-order a Red Velvet cake with ButterCream Icing. See you soon, Lou Carollo
Food is delicious. Proud to have you in this area. Ken and Jackie Oakley-Anderson, S.C.
Everyone here at Foothills Ford RAVES over your food! Unfortunately, I am never included in the ordering pool, so I am going to make it a point to make a special trip there on my lunch hour when I have time to relax and enjoy! Can't wait to see you all and sample the good eats! April H., Anderson, SC
We had lunch at your place yesterday and it was great. A really unique experience. We'll definitely be back again. Glenn & Lynn Brill Anderson, SC
Can't wait to have lunch at your place after reading all those comments. Max & Anita Travelers Rest, SC
Good Morning,I am so proud of you guys. I am from New orleans. Lived there 40 years. You are so blessed to have move away before katrina. I have lived in SC for 5 years, my entire family is still in NOLA, my son is a N.O. Police Officer and endured Katrina. I will visit your new place and wish you all the best. Sharon Sang
My husband and I, Bob and Ingrid Speer, who visited your restaurant two Saturdays ago were so impressed that we told our friends at work. You should be seeing several docs from Lakelands Emergency Physicians at your restaurant. Great place. Bob and Ingrid Speer, Abbeville, Old Monterey Section.
We had lunch at your place on Wednesday and were very impressed with the cleanliness of the place, the warm way we were treated by the entire staff, but especially the great food. The Cuban steak with the rice, salsa and black beans is the best we have had, and we are experts on Cuban food as my husband is from a Cuban background. We will be back for sure. Peter and Mary Perdomo
I loved my visit to Grits and Groceries on this week - great food, pretty women, goat watching - what's not to like? And it's on the way to Due West from Anderson. Erv Robinson aka Muddy Lee Perkins Lancaster SC 07/20/2006
We had breakfast this morning, and it was delicious. (How do y'all bring the orders out so fast?????) The fried pie was wonderful too. Everything, the service, wait staff, the dining room ... was terrific. Can't wait to return and try out the desserts. I enjoyed getting a chance to meet Joe and chatting with him too. Y'all are good people!!!! Chris Baschon, Greenwood SC
7/29/06 Thank you for the great meal this morning. This was our first visit, we will be back. Please tell me how to make the stuffed french toast ...the cream cheese was divine....and I live to far away to wait so long before I can eat it again. Will see you soon. The Keller's Gaffney, SC
We had a wonderful Brunch at your restaurant this afternoon..we kept hearing how good you are and they were right! I would like more info on the cooking class..we will be back. Jason and Rhonda Alewine Pendleton,SC
Hi there, from Anderson, SC! We tried your wonderful restaurant on Thursday (8/18/06) for the first time and were just bowled over by the glorious food. We're the ones who asked if y'all sell that heavenly olive salad by the pound. Can't wait to visit y'all again real soon to sample more goodies from your menu. We lived in Baton Rouge for three years and LOVE Louisiana cuisine. We miss it and this was a great fix! Take care, y'all, and see you soon. Laurie and Michael Crino
We thought we would never have found you last Saturday, but was it ever worth the trip. We enjoyed every mouth-tasting morsel and truly wish you success. We'll be back and round up some of our friends to join in the treats. Jack/Katharine from Spartanburg, SC
Hey! I loved your place and meeting you all. And who knew that Anderson County was "home to the center of the universe"???!!!! Very cool thanks again, Kakilaki Karoline
Heidi, Joe and crew . . . thanks so much for the wonderful food, great service and unforgettable experience of just eating at Grits and Groceries! I thought nothing could top your breakfast I had on Friday (eggs, bacon, biscuit & hash browns - yum!), until I had your stuffed french toast on Saturday! It was heavenly! I can't wait until my next visit. Keep up the good work! Shelly Brown ... Sumter, SC
when is the award winning chilli coming to the menu?
Great food, great staff, really an experience to be remembered. Party of seven (7) enjoyed the Saturday brunch. I like to experiment with food and will be trying some of your dishes. Don Allsep, Barb, Ramona, Bob, Tate, Lauren,Eddie and Christine Moore. We shall return!!!!!!!
I enjoy the relaxed country atmosphere, your delicious breakfast dishes complimented with steaming cups of Starbucks coffee with real cream is delightful! Your friendly workers offer good service also, and yep the grits is made jest right too! Count me a regular. . . Phil Hershberger Abbeville
our son and daughter in law lived in Anderson, now in Aiken; we have eaten twice at your restaurant and all we do is rave about the place once we get home. Looking forward to having the BEST pancakes with apple sauce ever. Hope you are open the Friday after Thanksgiving. Tom & Sue & Family, Port Huron, Michigan
our son and daughter in law lived in Anderson, now in Aiken; we have eaten twice at your restaurant and all we do is rave about the place once we get home. Looking forward to having the BEST pancakes with apple sauce ever. Hope you are open the Friday after Thanksgiving. Tom & Sue & Family, Port Huron, Michigan
It's Almost Thanksgiving and we thought we'd let you and our customers know that we love our jobs here At Grits and Groceries, and we are Thankful to have such great employers and friends!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! :) your Wait Staff
Hi, Hope You and all your staff had a wonderful Christmas, and a Great New Year!!!! Looking forward to coming down that way again and enjoying your wonderful food and service. Doris Jefferson, Anderson SC
Been by your place a hundred times, didn't stop cause I thought you were just another mom & pop biscuit joint. Just heard you were from God's country. Now I'll definately stop! Been in SC for about 20 years, but originall from La. See ya soon. Joe P. Greenwood, SC
I kept hearing good things and finally got to come! Lunch last week (shrimp and grits, lemon chess pie) and lunch today (fried shrimp, chocolate chess pie and lemon buttermilk ice cream) were both amazing! That lemon chess pie is crazy good! Can't wait to try everything on the menu and your Saturday brunch! --Kimberly Yates
Whoops, not fried shrimp, fried GRITS! --K. Yates
We Love Grits and Groc. Every one there is Great!
Just plum good. The stuffed french toast and praline bacon is out of this world. The rumors were true. A GREAT place to eat. A hidden treasure.
Today myself and a group of friends ate breakfast at your fine establishment and what a treat it was! All of us absolutely loved the food, the service was terrific and very friendly, and we'll definitely be back! I also have family in Michigan that I can't wait to bring for brunch. Keep up the good eats! Diana Leonard (Belton)
Today myself and a group of friends ate breakfast at your fine establishment and what a treat it was! All of us absolutely loved the food, the service was terrific and very friendly, and we'll definitely be back! I also have family in Michigan that I can't wait to bring for brunch. Keep up the good eats! Diana Leonard (Belton)
Hey from Laurey. Sorry I missed you on your recent visit to Asheville. I'll try to get to your neck of the woods at some point. HOw far are you from here? Laurey
A group of ladies from St. Catherine's Guild at Grace Episcopal Church will come there this Thurs. for lunch. We are all so excited because we have heard such rave reviews about your place. About 15 will be there. Can't wait. Nancy Lewis, Anderson, SC
The excellent site!!! good luck!!!
We've been to G and G 2 or 3 times and each time, the weather is delightful and we end up sitting at the outdoor tables. We love it. We end up eating with 10 to 15 people that we don't know and we all talk and laugh like we were all brought up in the same community. Never meet a stranger and never ever have anything that even resembles an unpleasant experience. Did I mention the food? It's great! One of my favorites is the tomato pie, my daughter loves the shrimp, gravy, grits combination and my husband loves ALL OF IT. I highly recommend it and I think if you have an ounce of country in you, you'll love it too. Regards, the Hollidays from Midlothian VA.
I never had a Po Boy for breakfast until this morning. The roast beef gravy with fries, can't beat it. The folks are taking some pimento cheese home. New York will be jealous. We'll see you again in a few weeks, kids in tow!
Hey There ! Love your new look on your web page.Hope to get down your way one day soon. We've made it thru another mountain winter and gettting ready for the busy season. Love always, Bart and Nancy
3-31-07 - Carolina Corvette Club completed a mystery cruise to your location Saturday. We had 19 people with 12 corvettes show up to experience the food. It was a great day. The food was excellent, the service was good and friendly and all were well pleased with the experience. Thnaks for everything and keep up the good food. See you soon. Terry
Keep up the great work. We love your Place.
My husband and I ate with another couple there last Sat. and it was great! We live about 5 minutes above the Anderson Jockey Lot so really look forward to you coming to that area. Do you have any idea when that will be?
I've been to Grits and Groceries for 2 years now, and each time it gets better and better. I live in Greenwood and go to Clemson, and each time I have the chance to stop on the way back to school, it's always a treat. I remember when you guys only used to be open on the weekends, but now I saw that yall are open Tues-Sat, and that's awesome! Your chicken salad is literally the best I've ever had, and the warm pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is the best way to finish off each trip. Thanks for opening such a friendly place to eat. Matt Koone
Just tried the lemon drop pound cake I bought yesterday after eating lunch at Grits and Groceries for the first time and, HOLY COW, that's the best pound cake I've ever had in my life! Lunch was delicious as well. You've got a great thing going over there! Leah
To the Grits and Groceries bunch, Wow that pecan waffle with peaches and whipped cream is some kinda good! P.H. from Hidden Holler
Grits and Groceries is a big breath of fresh air for the piedmont area of S.C.! We've been several times,loved it, and plan to return. We keep telling our friends about you. Blessings to you, Nancy and Rusty Wilson
Grits and Groceries is a big breath of fresh air for the piedmont area of S.C.! We've been several times,loved it, and plan to return. We keep telling our friends about you. Blessings to you, Nancy and Rusty Wilson
We really enjoy the atmosphere, friendly staf and most of all the great breakfast selections! See y'all soon! Greg and Deborah
Had my first visit Saturday 9-15 and I must say the food is the BEST around! The atmosphere was so hospitable.You must try the Tomato Pie! Umm UMM! It was so good,that after we left,we drove about 2 miles,had to turn around to go back to buy Tomato Pies and Lemon Chess Pies to take home to family! It was so deliciously indescribable that I knew they had to taste it not just hear about it! Can't wait until this Saturday because I am coming back and bringing my mom! I am going to share my experience with the entire Lake Keowee community.They are gonna love it! Thanks again for a wonderful time. Enjoyed watching all the dishes being prepared as we were lucky enough to sit at the bar. Best wishes! CU soon, Kele (Six Mile)
4 thumbs up! Brought my mom out this past Saturday and she loved it as much as I did...She was really impressed with the hospitality and awesome service. (Hey Tiffany!)Food was wonderful as usual.Can't wait until Dinner Club coming up next Saturday Oct 13th. Bringing friends, See you then!Kele-Six Mile
very good
Well, I had my first 'event' Saturday, Oct 13th for brunch for my 47th birthday. The food was absolutely fabulous. My highschool girlfriend had eaten here a year ago and still was raving about the food. I am now a raving fan!!! The Tomato Pie was awesome, along with the praline bacon Yummy!!! I can't wait to get back downthere y'all. Thanks for the great wait staff, conversation and food. Piedmont(Bagwell and Boozer)
Thank you for making my best friend (Terrys) 47th birthday so special. It was a sinfully delicious pleasure, as always, to partake brunch at Grits and Groceries. Our server, I hate I didn't get her name-not like me, was absolutely wonderful! (Very attractive brunette, med length hair-very bubbly personality). Hope so see ya'll again soon. Julie Boozer PS The birhtday pound cake was the crowning touch!
Good evening. My best friend, "Block", and I enjoyed your restaurant today. The atmosphere is great and the food was perfect! Joe, thanks for the sweet potato cheesecake. Wow, that was great. My wife can't wait to get to your place. Thanks again, hope to be able to get back very soon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAT TOM! LOVE ANDI
Heidi, Glad to see you guys are doing so well. My family will be heading down there in January and would love to stop by and see you. I will also pass along the resturant info to my parents as they travel to SC quite a bit. BTW, Nona is still at her house in Sumter, if you are ever in town she would be thrilled with a visit! -ansley
Ate there recently for the first time, and I must say that I have never had better fried chicken livers or shrimp etouffee! Loved it! Be back!
THE BEST PANCAKES IN THE WORLD!!!! We travel down from Michigan twice a year,just for breakfast on Saturdays!! Just kidding! Our son and daughter in law moved from Anderson to Aiken, NOW have to figure a route MICHIGAN to SAYLORS CROSSING to Aiken. THAT'S how GOOD the food is! Tom and Sue Port Huron, Michigan
We've heard some great things about your food. I plan on visiting the next time we travel near your location. Your website is cool...can't wait to finally try your legendary food!
Hey Heidi and Joe, Gresham and I really enjoyed our brunch last week. We live about 65 mins. from you guys, but it was certainly worth the drive. I am bringing my mom and my 4 sisters this Saturday for brunch. I usually prepare a Christmas brunch for all of them, but after I told them how wonderful your food was, they asked, when are you taking us there? So, we will see you this Saturday. I am also bringing my daughter, Madison and a couple other girls, so there will be about 9 of us. I hope you can accomodate us. I know you will be busy!! See you soon, Natalie Barrett
Hey Joe and Heidi. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday Breakfast. It was some good eatin' - apple fritters, praline bacon, shrimp and grits, and french toast. Your homemade biscuits are wonderful. They taste just like the ones my grandmother made. Plus, the coffee tastes great. Well worth the drive! I can't wait to try some of the recipes in the cookbook. Thanks for the hospitality and excellent food. Love to all, Crystal (cousin) and Michael Buff - Greer, SC
I have been to Grits and Groceries for Saturday brunch 4 times in the last 8 weeks...I wish I could make it every week! Everything is good, but the standouts of my last few visits have to be the apple fritters, praline bacon, the pork with the yummy tangy sauce, the cranberry crumb pie I had the Saturday after Christmas and the PB and J Pie I had last Saturday. I can't wait to get back for more of your delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly servers! --Kimberly Yates
hi, Heidi, it's Swati from New Orleans! I've been googling you off and on for months....one of these days, I'm going to bring my Mom and myself from Greenville for lunch! What can you do vegetarian for Mom? Me,personally, I can't wait to eat your crack bacon...there's nothing like it in this world!
We had brunch with you today. It was great. Sat at the bar and enjoyed seeing the prep work. Really enjoyed being served by Drew Barrymore!! Do you take reservations for 6? We will be back! Enjoy your weekend of rest. Martha
Hey Heidi, please put me back on your email list, I didn't know about the monthly get together this time.luv margene
Margene, you need to email Heidi so we can add you back to the list. Thanks!
On March 1 I came to brunch and everything was amazing as usual. I got to taste the oysters florentine (YUM), the pork sweet potato hash (YUM), the bananas foster waffle (my cousin had cinnamon ice cream with her waffles...great combo!), the strawberry fig pie (YUM) and the molasses ice cream (YUM). I really appreciate the unexpected combinations and flavors you offer. The molasses ice cream was a new concept for me and so good! I always find several new and exciting options every time I come and that's what keeps me coming back. Anybody can do the breakfast or brunch standbys, but I so enjoy the new spins on the foods we all know and the completely new things I've never even thought of before. Thanks so much!
Hi Guys Learned of your restaurant from South Carolina Magazine while reading it one winter morning in Vermont. We have our retirement home near Clemson,SC and never miss an opportunity to visit when we come down. Introduced our son and family to your place last November. They loved it. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Dont change anything. Len and Carol Barton, Vermont and Clemson, SC
Joe and Heidi,...My wife and I have enjoyed your cooking 3 times since we heard about you. What a pleasure to have the opportunity to try so many good,different and delicious items from your changing menus.We will be back as often as we can. Bob and Marian Maurer Savannah Lakes Village
MMMM! Brunch was RIGHT ON this mornin'!! the tomato pie is DIVINE.
We love you guys!Last Saturday(17th)we had brunch before Erskine's graduation and what a lovely experience it was. My daughter and her friends have raved about you and now I know why. I'm just sorry we didn't stop by sooner,I guess we will have to make a special trip from Atlanta to visit and enjoy your hospitality. Thanks for helping make our special day even more enjoyable. Bruce and Cyndy McElveen
What happened to the home made fried apple pies? Do you only serve them at specific times or what? I had some last year when we came down with the Harley owner's group.
WE JUST TRIED THE TOMATO PIE AND THE EGGPLANT FACCISO SANDWICH. GOT IT FROM CLINKSCALES..IT WAS THE BEST FOOD EVER TO GRACE THESE LIPS. I JUST WISH THE RESTURANT STAYED OPEN TILL ATLEAST 4 WHEN WE GET OFF WORK. CAN'T WAIT TILL SATURDAY YOU HAVE JUST RECIEVED 2 NEW CUSTOMERS...WE WILL BE REGULARS!! LOVE YA! BEBE AND ANN (HONEA PATH)
Hey Ya'll I had a great time playing for you lot. The food was great! That cd makes a dandy coffee coaster too! ( Iffin ya don' want it pass it along . Hit'l find a home sommers.) Hope to get back some time. yours aye Joel McConnell
dear grits and groceries, we made the trip again to grits last saturday. everything was great as always. the honeysuckle ice cream was a special treat! i did not know such a thing could be created. thank you joe for sacrificing your body to chiggers to bring us this unique delicacy. will and julie schilling simpsonville, sc
how can i find out when you do dinner club-dates
The Pearlcakes served today at brunch were fantastic. I have eaten at Grits and Groceries many times in the past and have had many, many outstanding meals there but this was by far my favorite.
Joe did a bread pudding with some kind of carmel topping several months ago, I wish he would do that again sometimes soon. Also, I didn't know if that could be one of your recipes that you share online sometimes???
We're glad your back from vacation. we mised yall. We enjoyed our breakfast saturday the froglegs were great. But the peach waffles were to die for... Bobo and Paula Gambrell
Thanks for continuing to send me your menus and information. Your food is sooo good! Ada McGee Anderson SC
Oh my gosh I think I just died and went to heaven. I ran by the Anderson Farmers Market this morning to pick up some of the natural beef that I had heard about and saw your table there. I was not planning on buying anything but the name of your company caught my eye. Then I had a mini tomato pie and a ginger snap and all I can say is WOW, you get a standing ovation.
Palmetto Insurance Cookout, Anderson, SC Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the hamburgers you provided for our cookout. They were WONDERFUL. We continue to hear comments about how good they were. THANKS FOR MAKING OUR COOKOUT VERY SPECIAL. We only wish the recipe was in your cookbook. Are there plans for another book in the works? Have a great day. Beverly Gault Palmetto Insurance Anderson, SC 8642224460 bgaultpalmettoinsurance.com
We just came back from the farmers market and this was our second trip to your table. We love your eggplant Focaccia Sandwiches and your roast beef wrap my husband loved that. We also picked up Chicken and Sausage gumbo so we will have that tomorrow for lunch. Enjoy your food and the girl that works the table is a doll and she is very helpful and always has a smile.. Thanks will be visiting you restaurant soon. Charlene and Bob
Thanks for bringing some great food and hometown service down Saylors Crossroads way...looking forward to attending one of the cooking classes in Belton. One of these days maybe we'll even get Jon to try the daily special! Allison Morrison (and Jon too)
Hi, I just wanted to let you know how much I loved your shrimp and grits that I purchased at the Anderson Market a few weeks ago. My Daughter-In-Law Lori loves your Tomatoe Pie. We live in Michigan and visit our family in Anderson often. Next visit down we plan on having a meal at your restaurant! I also purchased your cookbook and I love it! Thank you, Theresa Charbeneau
Heidi and Joe Love the cookbook!!! It is great to have some of your recipes we enjoy so much. The only problem is that everything tastes better at your place! I guess its the cook and all the great people at G and G! The Alewines
I enjoyed my meal a few weeks ago tremendously. A truly memorable brunch. Have you ever heard a song by Little Milton called "Grits Ain't Groceries"? Great song, it might be a fun theme song for your reataurant. Don Deutsch
Do you offer a cookbook? If so could I order one. Thanks, KIM Gaston,
Thanks for the tour last week. I have not been in the store since I was 14 (now I am 57). It was so big back then and of course it was the most popular place around. I suppose that part has not changed a bit. I left Saylors Cross Roads with tears in my eyes 43 years ago. So it was great to find the same hospitality in the country store that I purchased my first 3 cent candy bar at age 4. Merry Christmas. I hope visit often. George Brock, CPA Greenville, SC
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Oh my Goodness what heavenly food you serve. My Husband and I enjoyed our food so much. We don't live that far but had just never taken the time to stop by. So glad we did. We will be back soon. Tomatoe pie is so good along with everything else.
This Is The Best Food You Will Ever Eat!
saw your ad.in lake living,plan to visit