Downtown, Greenville, South Carolina

Spill the Beans

Cafe
Dining
4.4(1721)

Known For

  • Custom-blended ice cream cones
  • Cold brew coffee
  • Real fruit smoothies
  • Pastries

Insider Tips

Best Time

Weekday afternoons for quieter seating and river views; weekends see lively crowds especially after park visits.

Ideal For

Relaxed breaks after park strollsCasual hangoutsFamily treat stops

Pro Tip

Take your order to the patio for prime views of Reedy River Falls—especially serene at sunset.

Editorial Review

Spill the Beans sits perched above Greenville’s Reedy River, its brick walls and panoramic windows capturing the city’s easygoing energy. The aroma of dark roast mingles with the sweet churn of ice cream—here, café culture and creamery indulgence collide. Locals drift in after a stroll through Falls Park, claiming sidewalk tables or sinking into cozy nooks inside. The crowd is a lively blend: families licking custom-blended cones, remote workers clutching cold brews, out-of-towners plotting their next adventure. You sense an all-day rhythm: sun-dappled mornings with smoothies and pastries, afternoons of caffeine-fueled conversation, evenings watching city lights flicker over the falls. This isn’t just a caffeine fix or sugar rush—it’s a community anchor where laughter and quiet contemplation share equal billing. The menu flexes from classic lattes to inventive ice cream creations with real fruit or candy mix-ins. For Greenville’s downtown, Spill the Beans is both a respite and a gathering place, an open invitation to linger just a little longer.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 864-242-6355

Outdoor Seating

Hours

  • Sunday: 1:30PM - 5PM
  • Monday: 6:30AM - 5PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30AM - 10PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30AM - 5PM
  • Thursday: 6:30AM - 10PM
  • Friday: 6:30AM - 5PM
  • Saturday: 6:30AM - 2PM

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#67 of 1039)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #67 of 1,039 Places to Eat in Greenville

  • Outdoor seating available
Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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