Greenville/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 16, 2019
Check out the 3 most popular spots in Greenville's Payne-Logan neighborhood Otto Izakaya. | Photo: Angela C./Yelp 

Looking to uncover all that Payne-Logan has to offer? Get to know this Greenville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to a barbecue joint.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Payne-Logan, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Otto Izakaya

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Topping the list is Otto Izakaya. Located at 802 S. Main St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp.

With another location in the area, this spot features the California Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll among its house specialty rolls. It also offers buy-one-get-one sushi rolls, with a few exceptions, from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

The latest Otto Izakaya is open from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 4 p.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday.

 2. Mac's Speed Shop

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Next up is the sports bar Mac's Speed Shop, serving barbecue and traditional American eats at 930 S. Main St. With four stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

As part of a regional chain, this spot is best known for its barbecued selections. On the menu, look for the Lil' Pig, Big Pig and Mac Daddy pulled pork sandwiches. Mac's Speed Shop also offers wings, platters of barbecued meats and sides, burgers, Mexican-inspired selections and more.

3. Bex Cafe & Juice Bar

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Bex Cafe & Juice Bar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 820 S. Main St., Suite #104, 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.

Established in 2015, this spot serves up a wide variety of juices and smoothies. The menu includes a PB&J smoothie featuring milk, strawberries, bananas and peanut butter. You'll also find an extensive list of sandwiches and salads to complement your beverage of choice.