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The Flying Biscuit Café has officially opened its doors in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking its second location in the Upstate region. Local officials attended the opening ceremony, highlighting the café’s significance for the community. With a diverse breakfast menu catering to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-friendly options, the café aims to attract both local residents and office workers. Offering breakfast all day, carry-out, delivery, and catering services, Flying Biscuit Café is set to become a beloved dining spot in the revitalizing downtown area.
Spartanburg – The Flying Biscuit Café celebrated its official opening on June 9, 2025, in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located at 121 West Main Street, this new café marks the second location in the Upstate region, following the successful establishment of the first café in downtown Greenville in 2018.
Local officials participated in the opening ceremony, including Mayor Jerome Rice and Councilman Jamie Fulmer, signifying the café’s importance to the Spartanburg community. Chris Atchison, a local entrepreneur, owns and operates this new establishment, realizing a long-time aspiration to bring Flying Biscuit’s renowned breakfast offerings to the area.
The café provides a diverse breakfast menu, featuring an assortment of egg dishes, French toast, pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches. Special attention has been given to cater to various dietary preferences, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options available. Signature items include stuffed French toast, the Piedmont Omelet, bacon-wrapped shrimp, creamy grits, burgers, and wraps. Additionally, Flying Biscuit Café serves breakfast all day during its operating hours.
The café’s operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Alongside dine-in options, Flying Biscuit Café also offers carry-out, delivery, and catering services. Each location is known for its impressive production, baking over 5,000 biscuits weekly, a testament to the café’s popularity and customer demand.
The Spartanburg location aims to attract office workers from the nearby Morgan Square area, further enhancing the downtown’s dining and entertainment appeal. This area is currently undergoing transformation, with local businesses striving to create a vibrant atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The building previously housed The Tulip Tree restaurant, which has now been replaced by this new breakfast haven.
Flying Biscuit Café is part of a nationwide chain founded in 1993, boasting a total of 39 locations across the United States, including in prominent South Carolina cities like Charleston, Columbia, and Mount Pleasant. As the café opens its doors, community members express anticipation for becoming regular patrons, with one of the first customers hinting that this new café will soon be a beloved dining spot.
The success of Flying Biscuit in other cities has generated excitement within Spartanburg, not only for its food options but also for its potential role in revitalizing the dining scene in the downtown area. By offering a welcoming environment and a diverse menu, the café attempts to make breakfast an all-day affair while catering to the modern consumer’s varied tastes and dietary needs.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Flying Biscuit Café
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