Susan and Dan’s guidebook
Breakfast
Has a trendier menu and makes great coffee and lattes
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The Midnight Rooster
136 E Carolina AveHas a trendier menu and makes great coffee and lattes
Crema Coffee Bar
136 W Carolina AveA classic coffee shop. A lot of college students and GSSM students hang out there.
Serves up the standard bacon and eggs fare. They used to only serve breakfast, which made its name even cooler. The back table is known as “The Liars’ Table” and is full of local businessmen and ne’er-do-wells (politicians) who like to give opinions on just about anything.
Carolina Lunch
155 W Carolina AveServes up the standard bacon and eggs fare. They used to only serve breakfast, which made its name even cooler. The back table is known as “The Liars’ Table” and is full of local businessmen and ne’er-do-wells (politicians) who like to give opinions on just about anything.
This is a relatively new place run by nice Yankees, so no grits, but they have some really good food.
Maxyne’s
119 West Carolina AvenueThis is a relatively new place run by nice Yankees, so no grits, but they have some really good food.
Lunch
Hoof And Hound
113 W Carolina AveHas the best burger in town.
The Midnight Rooster
136 E Carolina AveBoasts a cool lunch menu too.
Ruth's is THE iconic Hartsville restaurant. Several generations of Hartsvillians have ordered a half hot with chili and cheese. Their Meat and Three is usually big enough to feed a family.
Ruth's Drive In
659 W Carolina AveRuth's is THE iconic Hartsville restaurant. Several generations of Hartsvillians have ordered a half hot with chili and cheese. Their Meat and Three is usually big enough to feed a family.
Pita Pit
156 E Carolina AveOffers good fresh ingredients in a pita pocket. Very popular with students.
Groucho's Deli
146 E Carolina AveGood sandwiches
D & S Sub Shop
348 North Fifth StreetReally good subs and crispy fries
The Sweet Shoppe
108 E College AveA new place with good hot dogs and ice cream
Sophia's Pizzeria
128 East W College AveTheir daily specials are cheap and include a side salad. The gyros are awesome!
Block and Vino
215 N 5th StOur local butcher shop serves up some mean sandwiches and had meals to go.
The best authentic Mexican food for 100 miles. I'm not lying. This is my go to on Friday's for lunch. Open Thur-Sun.
La Victoria
1511 S 5th StThe best authentic Mexican food for 100 miles. I'm not lying. This is my go to on Friday's for lunch. Open Thur-Sun.
Nueva Villa
403 S 5th StGood Mexican food that most Gringos would enjoy.
This is the only BBQ place in Hartsville, sadly. It's not bad, but it could be so much better. Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington is amazing. If you are jonesing for BBQ, take the 20 minute drive and check them out.
Westwood BBQ
604 W Bobo Newsom HwyThis is the only BBQ place in Hartsville, sadly. It's not bad, but it could be so much better. Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington is amazing. If you are jonesing for BBQ, take the 20 minute drive and check them out.
Golden Dragon II
111 S 4th StTypical Chinese restaurant. Their sushi is actually pretty good.
Here's where I get in trouble. I already said Mr. B's has the best fried chicken. There are people who would fight me about this, swearing Yogi Bear's is the best. You should go there, just because it is iconic Hartsville. Everybody loves Yogi Bear.
Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken
514 S 5th StHere's where I get in trouble. I already said Mr. B's has the best fried chicken. There are people who would fight me about this, swearing Yogi Bear's is the best. You should go there, just because it is iconic Hartsville. Everybody loves Yogi Bear.
It's between Hartsville and Darlington. They have classic Calabash style seafood. Bring a doctor's note. It's all fried.
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
1765 Harry Byrd HwyIt's between Hartsville and Darlington. They have classic Calabash style seafood. Bring a doctor's note. It's all fried.
Griggs Circle Bakery
116 N 5th StThey have fresh bread and great sandwiches.
Located at McLeod Peach Farm, about a 15 minute drive, but worth it. Grab a steak salad or sandwich and don't miss the peach enchiladas with homemade peach ice cream. They also offer a great fresh meat selection and items to go.
Bigs Meats & More
29241 SC-151Located at McLeod Peach Farm, about a 15 minute drive, but worth it. Grab a steak salad or sandwich and don't miss the peach enchiladas with homemade peach ice cream. They also offer a great fresh meat selection and items to go.
Dinner
Black Creek Bistro
110 W Pinewood AveProbably my favorite dinner spot. Interesting menu and great chef.
Sam Kendall's
134 E Carolina AveIn the middle of downtown. Good steaks and decent wine selection.
Hoof And Hound
113 W Carolina AveGreat burgers and an impressive beer selection.
Sophia's Pizzeria
128 East W College AveI like their lasagna
Fun place to have a beer and tacos. Their margaritas are pretty good too.
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Nueva Villa
403 S 5th StFun place to have a beer and tacos. Their margaritas are pretty good too.
Shug's Steakhouse
2404 Kelleytown RdGood steak and pork chops.
Bowthai Cuisine
150 E Carolina AveI love their duck.
This is run by a real live Yankee. He reminds me of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Don't even ask for a different kind of cheese on the Philly Steak & Cheese (that went viral on Facebook. Truly entertaining banter with a customer). All jokes aside, he makes a great pizza, stromboli or calzone. My favorite pizza place. (I love Yankees by the way, especially the ones that feed me.)
New York by The Slice
921 W Carolina AveThis is run by a real live Yankee. He reminds me of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Don't even ask for a different kind of cheese on the Philly Steak & Cheese (that went viral on Facebook. Truly entertaining banter with a customer). All jokes aside, he makes a great pizza, stromboli or calzone. My favorite pizza place. (I love Yankees by the way, especially the ones that feed me.)
This is cheating a little bit. They sell heat and eat entrees that are delicious. Bring it back to the house and pop it in the oven. Good wine selection too.
Block and Vino
215 N 5th StThis is cheating a little bit. They sell heat and eat entrees that are delicious. Bring it back to the house and pop it in the oven. Good wine selection too.
Wingz & Ale
500 S 5th StGood wings and cold beer. Nuff said.
They have a real brick oven for pizzas and local brewed beers. You can’t get better than that. Every quarter they have a different “Story Beer” about a local person that is special in some way. Proceeds from sales of that beer support charities.
Wild Heart Brewing Company
They have a real brick oven for pizzas and local brewed beers. You can’t get better than that. Every quarter they have a different “Story Beer” about a local person that is special in some way. Proceeds from sales of that beer support charities.
Bars
Cal and Dee are the bar owner and bartender, and they know all the Hartsville stories. They also know their beers.
Vintage Craft Beer and Wine Boutique
109 E College AveCal and Dee are the bar owner and bartender, and they know all the Hartsville stories. They also know their beers.
Retrofit sip-n-seat
152 E Mantissa RowBrandy serves up beer, wine and high end spirits along with some tapas.
There's not much skyline to see, but what is there can only be seen from the Mantissa. It's actually a pretty cool perch.
The Rooftop at The Mantissa
130 East Carolina AvenueThere's not much skyline to see, but what is there can only be seen from the Mantissa. It's actually a pretty cool perch.
Wild Heart Brewing Company
Things to Do
One of the largest parks in the United States within city limits, second only to Central Park in New York City. There are dozens of trails and a boardwalk across the Black Creek
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Kalmia Gardens
1624 W Carolina AveOne of the largest parks in the United States within city limits, second only to Central Park in New York City. There are dozens of trails and a boardwalk across the Black Creek
Best ice cream around, or try the peach enchiladas. Cool museum of old farm equipment. You can sit and grab a bite to eat at Big's while there, too. Check out the corn maze in the fall and the strawberry picking in the spring. Home of the best peaches in the world!
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Mcleod Farms Roadside Market and Pumpkin Patch
29247 SC-151Best ice cream around, or try the peach enchiladas. Cool museum of old farm equipment. You can sit and grab a bite to eat at Big's while there, too. Check out the corn maze in the fall and the strawberry picking in the spring. Home of the best peaches in the world!
We are only 15 miles away from the Darlington National Speedway, “The Granddaddy of Them All” and the “Track too Tough to Tame”. The museum is pretty interesting, even for non-race fans.
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Darlington Raceway LLC
1301 Harry Byrd HwyWe are only 15 miles away from the Darlington National Speedway, “The Granddaddy of Them All” and the “Track too Tough to Tame”. The museum is pretty interesting, even for non-race fans.
Black Creek Arts Council
116 W College AveTheir gallery always has interesting art on display.
Housed in the 1930’s post office building has a variety of history and art exhibits. The neighboring sculpture courtyard is interesting to walk through.
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Hartsville Museum
222 N 5th StHoused in the 1930’s post office building has a variety of history and art exhibits. The neighboring sculpture courtyard is interesting to walk through.
EdVenture Hartsville
146 W Carolina AveHands-on exhibits, programs and events for children. Check website for hours.
Located across from Walmart. Self-guided interpretive exhibits are open from 9 am - 6 pm daily.
Coker Farms National Historic Landmark
1257 S 4th StLocated across from Walmart. Self-guided interpretive exhibits are open from 9 am - 6 pm daily.
Multi-use recreation complex with nice walking tracks and a dog park, also home of Neptune Island water park.
Byerly Park
700 Russell RdMulti-use recreation complex with nice walking tracks and a dog park, also home of Neptune Island water park.
Local waterpark adventure destination. Choose your slide from mild to wild!
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Neptune Island Waterpark
1109 14th StLocal waterpark adventure destination. Choose your slide from mild to wild!
Pretty little downtown park. Look for Screen on the Green Thursdays during the summer months. Also home to the Veteran’s Memorial.
Burry Park
131 Cargill WayPretty little downtown park. Look for Screen on the Green Thursdays during the summer months. Also home to the Veteran’s Memorial.
This beautiful campus is right downtown and a lovely place to take an after dinner stroll.
Coker University
300 E College AveThis beautiful campus is right downtown and a lovely place to take an after dinner stroll.
Lawton Park
716 Prestwood DrGreat playground and place to watch the sunset on Prestwood Lake
Full of scenic walking trails and the historic Thomas E. Hart House. Take the stairs down to the boardwalk that crosses Black Creek.
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Kalmia Gardens
1624 W Carolina AveFull of scenic walking trails and the historic Thomas E. Hart House. Take the stairs down to the boardwalk that crosses Black Creek.
Features a picnic shelter, playground and an outdoor stage used for events such as the annual Gospel in the Park series.
Pride Park
630 S 6th StFeatures a picnic shelter, playground and an outdoor stage used for events such as the annual Gospel in the Park series.