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75 Years of Family Cooking

Wade's Restaurant was founded in 1947 by Wade and Betty Lindsey when they purchased a small grocery store on South Pine Street in Spartanburg, SC. Mrs. Betty began serving her family's recipes of Southern-style meats and vegetables from a lunch counter in the back, and as they say…the rest is history.

In the over 75 years since, the dedicated team at Wade's continues to make traditional meat & three plates with quality ingredients, perfectly seasoned vegetables, and made-from-scratch bread -- all served up by friendly people in our welcoming dining room and ToGo area. We attribute our success not only to our delicious Southern cooking, but also our superior service that we strive to consistently provide our guests.

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James Beard Award

The Wade's team was honored to receive the 2024 James Beard America's Classics Award. The America's Classics Award is given to locally owned restaurants that are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of their community. Only six recipients in the US are honored each year.

Wade's is the only James Beard Award winner in the Upstate of South Carolina and only the third to win this particular award category in South Carolina.

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best place to work

There is a reason why Wade's was voted Best Place to Work in Spartanburg. At Wade’s, we’re a family business that treats our team members and our guests like family. We believe in Southern hospitality and the highest level of quality—every step of the way.

Wade’s is proud to have folks on our team who have worked with us for years. We hire friendly people and treat them right, with great benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to start a job you’ll love with people who care about you, we’re ready to meet you.

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WADE'S AT HOME THIS HOLIDAY

Making Wade’s at home is simple: pick up frozen foods from our ToGo area, then follow basic instructions for thawing and heating. Wade’s casseroles, bread, and desserts are perfect for holiday celebrations.

All items are first come, first serve while supplies last, so come on in today! Refrigerated items, such as Turkeys and Hams, are available for pick up closer to the holiday. Visit our Holidays page for more info or pick up a flyer at the restaurant.

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