South Carolina … the birthplace of BBQ and sweet tea! And we are surely proud of this, with trails for both to help foster the enjoyment of these delicious southern traditions. While the BBQ Trail reaches through each region of our state, the Sweet Tea Trail is found in Summerville, the friendliest town in the state. One of those stops is a sweet tea hotspot in South Carolina where you can enjoy some delicious southern cuisine that’s been served there since 1944.

Eva's Restaurant is located in the heart of the charming town of Summerville, which is only about 30 minutes from Charleston. It was opened originally in 1944 by Thomas “Eddie” and Eva Hinson, but when Mr. Hinson tired of the restaurant business and turned it over to Eva, it became known as "Eva's."
Sweet Tea Hotspot in South Carolina
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Its motto is "Simply southern," and you'll see this reflected in the menu and specials served each day for breakfast and lunch. The biscuits with sausage gravy are a favorite among customers.
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Although, Eva's cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting is hard to resist.
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You'll see familiar southern phrases on the breakfast menu, such as "Bless Your Heart," which is a corned beef hash selection. Here you see, "Pardon My French," a French toast option.
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It wouldn't be a southern restaurant without lip-smacking-good fried chicken with sides like mac 'n cheese and collard greens, now would it?
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But of course, you'll find other great options here as well, including beef tip shepherd's pie that has been served on occasion.
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Sweet tea is another given at any true southern restaurant, especially in the town that is the birthplace of sweet tea. These are sweet tea floats as a unique drink treat to enjoy at Eva's with your meal.
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Now, Eva was known for her for her scratch-made desserts, and it may be hard to determine a favorite. Pictured here is the Chocolate & Pecan French Toast Bread Pudding Topped with Whipped Cream & Sweet Tea Butterscotch Bourbon Glaze.
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Then there's the Sweet Tea Cake with Lemonade Frosting. Yum!
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Or ... how about a slice of Sweet Tea Chess Pie?
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Or ... the first one without sweet tea in it, the Coconut Macaroon Pie with Whipped Cream!
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Visit the Eva’s on Main website and the Eva’s on Main Facebook page for more information and updates, as well as the Sweet Tea Trail webpage on the Visit Summerville website for a complete listing of all the stops along the trail. While you’re there, you’ll also want to see the World’s Largest Sweet Tea attraction.

Have you ever eaten along the BBQ Trail or the Sweet Tea Trail or at this sweet tea hotspot in South Carolina? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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Eva's On Main, 129 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483, USA