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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Step Back in Time – True 1920s Home Cooking
Luke’s in downtown Greenville isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a trip back to when meals were made from scratch, recipes were passed down through generations, and every bite felt like home.
We started with Mom’s Biscuits, served warm with freshly churned butter and a real strawberry preserve—not the overly sweet kind of today, but the smooth, rich kind that actually tastes like strawberries. The biscuits themselves? Golden, fluffy, and made the way they used to be—no sugar, just real, honest baking.
For the main dish, I ordered Chicken Fried Chicken with Two Over-Easy Eggs, Home Fries, and Gravy. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, with a crisp yet tender breading that didn’t overpower the meat. The gravy was thick, rich, and homemade—none of that instant packet stuff. The home fries were golden and crispy, and if I had to guess, I’d say the ketchup and hot sauce were house-made too—flavorful, balanced, and free from the overly processed taste of modern condiments.
Luke’s doesn’t just serve food—it serves memories. If you’re looking for real, old-fashioned home cooking without the excess sugar and shortcuts of today, this is the place. 5/5, can’t wait to come back and try more!