Tin Lizzies Cafe of Sumter — Restaurant in Sumter

Mar 2025 - Went for lunch, 3 of us on a Saturday. The GOOD: friendly greetings by cashier & manager, quickly seated. The restaurant was not super busy. Food came out fast. Bacon cooked nicely. Clean bathroom. The BAD: we were given plastic take-out utensils in plastic baggies. Our server was terrible: she took our entire order (drink & meals), brought back drinks and couldn't remember who had what, then asked "did I already take your food order"; then when she brought the food she again had no clue which of us got what meal. About 5 minutes later she laid the check down on the corner of the table and NEVER CAME BACK. So we didn't get drink refills or asked if everything was okay or if we needed anything. The food was meh. Chicken salad was obviously not fresh made - it smelled like tuna salad - it was processed canned meat with way too many sweet pickles (maybe to try to mask the premade flavor). Fries were soggy, had no seasoning and the ketchup came in a plastic to-go-snap-lid little cup. Pimento cheese also tasted as though it was store-bought. The bread on both sandwiches was not very toasted - just warmed enough to be almost stale tasting. Chef salad was fine, but nothing special. Very disappointing. Will not be rushing back to eat...

This restaurant truly hit it out of the park during its soft opening weekend! The chicken sandwich was absolutely stellar – perfectly crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The atmosphere was equally impressive, with a warm and inviting vibe that made it a pleasure to dine in.

What really stood out was the amazing theme, which was executed with such attention to detail—it added a unique charm and character to the entire experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly despite the soft opening rush.

If this weekend was any indication, this place is bound to become a favorite! Highly recommend checking it out—you...

Wow, what a place! When we walked in, we were greeted by a smile. The entire staff was super friendly, kind, laid back, and made us feel right at home. The food was hot, fresh, and extremely tasty. Despite being short staffed on a Friday and with it being Valentine's Day no one was in a sour mood, no one was mean, and honestly things ran so smooth you couldn't even tell they were short handed. If I could give this place more stars, I would! 5 stars does not do it justice, but it's a start!! We will definitely be back. Sumter is very privileged to have a fantastic place...