The Beacon Drive-in

Category: American restaurant in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Address: 255 John B White Sr Blvd #6047, Spartanburg, SC 29306, USA

Phone: +18645859387

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–10PM

Saturday: 7AM–10PM

Reviews

Rosezetta David

Jul 30, 2022

Ooommmggg you get more than enough food. I had livers, mac and cheese and fried okra. It was soooooo delicious and the tiger wood tea (2 cups) delicious. I tasted my cousin fish and it was just the way I like it. Definitely a plus for me. The service was awesome the guys were very friendly.

carolyn prentiss

Jul 10, 2022

Wonderful experience. Delicious food piled high! They gave my little girl a token for a free scoop of ice cream, which was unexpected and sweet.. only thing is the lady at the ice cream counter didn't seem to like her job very much.. other I'd highly recommend!

Michelle Allen

Jul 10, 2022

Wow! This was a new experience for us. It’s almost like a cafeteria line. I have no idea how the employees keep up with all the orders. I had country ham sandwich, another in our group had a burger and one had the BBQ. When you get the onion rings and fries added it’s enough for 2-3 people. I was glad we seen plates in front of us because it’s a ton of food. The tea reminded me of my grandmothers. Great stop of your in the area!

Billy Floyd

Mar 5, 2022

Finally tried this landmark after years of passing through and never stopping. Food really good for price paid. It’s not a WOW factor or the best ever but it is a pretty solid menu. The atmosphere is what makes this place though. The nostalgia and history along with the staff there make this a must visit if you are in the area.Thank you Billy

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Questions & Answers

what has happened to this place employes eating while working food used to be great now it is terrible no one says thank you i am sure mr white would be a shamed of this place

Bobby Quillen | Mar 12, 2019
Dale Munn | Mar 13, 2019

I agree...it is not the same as when Mr. John White Sr. was around. I believe the people who bought it thought that the "Legend" of the name would keep them floating just fine, but over the years, I can tell business has slacked off. I go there when only passing through, so not much of a biggie for me. If it's a better burger you are looking for then try Ike's. Something else that still rings a bell, is an older lady said when Waccamaw Pottery started opening up on Sundays that it would never make it...Now that the Beacon is open on Sunday, I question this one too.

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why has food gotten so bad and the service is bad also used to be my favorite place what has happened en

Bobby Quillen | Mar 12, 2018
Lynda Miller (Ms Bootay) | Mar 13, 2018

Because Mr John B White died and left it in the hands of those who don't know what they are doing. When someone have been doing something for years and they leave things will never be the same.

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what has happened to this place not the place I grew up with miss Mr white

Bobby Quillen | Mar 12, 2018
Maurice Miller | Mar 13, 2018

It's still not a bad place to have a meal and some great conversation. We take our german counterparts there and they love it... that's until it's time to "go".

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I'm new to the area and looking for some good gumbo is it here?

dameon simmons | Mar 12, 2019
adam floyd | Mar 13, 2019

Get the chicken stew. Better than any gumbo you'll ever half

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Mar 11, 2021
Donnie Sumner | Mar 12, 2021

Good

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Was this place on food network

Jay Kauter | Mar 12, 2019
Janei was Duncan | Mar 13, 2019

My husband and i ate there and would gladly go back to get a platter aplenty!!!!!

Why has this place gone so for down hill been going there for yrs dirty bad help no one says thank you just a mess Used to be great

Bobby Quillen | Mar 11, 2020
Robyn Martin | Mar 12, 2020

We were just there Friday night, staff was wonderful to us!

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Who was the original owner and who owns it now.

Barbara Ewart | Mar 12, 2019
A M | Mar 13, 2019

John White owned it until 1998. Sam Maw and Steve McManus own it now I believe. They bought it from Mr White.

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What has happened to the peach tea as our Ingles store tell us it has been discontinued. My eight year old great grand daughter and myself drink about a gallon a day. Thanks Rodney and Meghan Ingram. Lenoir City, Tn.

Rodney Ingram | Mar 12, 2019
Andrew George | Mar 13, 2019

I do not know. If it has been discontinued, you could buy some peach cider and put it into traditional Beacon tea for a similiar taste.

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why has this place not been remodeled very dirty

Bobby Quillen | Mar 12, 2018
Linda Dixon | Mar 13, 2018

The Beacon has been the same fantastic and classic restraunt it is from day one. The locals love the atmosphere and thus has been a staple in our town for many years. It's a slice of nostalgia.

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I've been here once & have been trying to figure out what "outside plate" is! I also see "outside tray", sandwich, etc. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? 🙂

K P | Mar 6, 2022
Larry McMurray | Mar 7, 2022

It's just pork bbq. You can get it as a plate or just a sandwich

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How much is a Coffee cup worth. with John B White picture on it and Signed Barbie slice?

Joy Burns | Aug 13, 2021
Stanley Owens | Aug 14, 2021

What does that matter?

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Does this restaurant serve shrimp and grits as an entree?

smoke stax | Mar 11, 2021
Sammy Smith | Mar 12, 2021

I'd stay away from the sea food there

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When does the Beacon start taking orders for Thanksgiving dinner orders?

Wesley Sutton | Mar 11, 2020
Joe Land | Mar 12, 2020

First of November but they would probably take it now.

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Does the beacon do delivery

travis nybeck | Mar 11, 2020
Jennifer Williams | Mar 12, 2020

I wish

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What is the name of the spice sprinkled on the cracklings

Jerry Loge | Mar 12, 2019
Don Dunay | Mar 13, 2019

Great place

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Are they doing the thanksgiving meals this year you can buy?

Purple Diamond | Mar 12, 2019
Larry McMurray | Mar 13, 2019

I don't know for sure, but I would say yes. They have been doing it for years. When Mr. White was still alive, he gave all the money he made from this to feed the homeless.

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What stores carry your beacan drive in tea in near Loris SC South Carolina

Evona Kabbeko | Mar 12, 2019
Varsita K | Mar 13, 2019

Ive only been to the one in Spartanburg

Have you discontinued the peach tea or is this something Ingles has discontinued. Rodney Ingram

Rodney Ingram | Mar 12, 2019
Barbie Kinman | Mar 13, 2019

Not sure about the Tea. Maybe seasonal

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Do you still serve the Hash sandwich

Allison Davis | Mar 12, 2019
Tonya West Morris | Mar 13, 2019

Yes, they do! I had one last week & it was as delicious as ever :)

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Is the beacon open on Christmas Eve

Lisa Smith | Mar 12, 2018
Kelly Stone | Mar 13, 2018

Yes, 11 am 6pm Christmas Eve

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