Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe sits under a canopy of live oaks on Main Road, Johns Island, on the route from US 17 to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.
842 Main Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
Thursday to Saturday, 9am to 9pm
4.7
From 1333 reviews
We always stop here on the way to Kiawah! First of all to get our boiled peanuts. This time, we picked up dinner for the first night and wow! We got the meatloaf with sides and I loved the homemade mashed potatoes, gravy and butter beans. My husband got the same but with fresh tomato cuke salad. This tasted like a meal you would make yourself and I am pretty picky about my meatloaf. My daughter and I went back for lunch one day, and sadly they did not offer the meatloaf at lunch. The crab cake was good, but not my favorite.
This was good, the selection okay; service was good but the price, it's overpriced just like everything.
We didn't eat here, but browsed the store and picked up Sweet Tea. Really good local produce, nice frozen dinners, and local delicacies you can only find here. Was a bit pricey for the gift shop but the place was packed for lunch and I did notice the boys from the fire department across the street picked up to go boxes, so I'm assuming there is a decent price/quality relationship.
Nice stop for lunch or breakfast. Vibe is country kitchen, clean, well lit. Service is friendly, check out at register. Store has lots of things to shop for while you wait. Not many vegetarian options but the egg salad was good.
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Whenever we get out of state visitors, we always bring them to the Tomato Shed. Such a gem with authentic local cuisine! And the gift shop is always a hit. It is worth the drive!
The grilled pimento cheese with lettuce and tomato on white bread was the absolute best! The shrimp salad on rye was delicious as well. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. If its busy, its absolutely worth the wait!
This is a John's Island staple. We had the French dip special and the fried pork chop both were excellent. Their sides are the star of the show and it's really hard to choose from because they all are great. We had the butter beans, the squash casserole and mashed potatoes, all were great. Service was great, portions are generous and reasonably priced. Great spot!
First time ever going, the squash casserole is AMAZING. The place is cutesy very southern has a local merch right next to the tables. Think a smaller cracker barrel but way better food. They only have one restroom and the sink is on the toilet lid, something about the environment lol just be warned.
Stono Market and Tomato Shed is a must-visit if you are anywhere nearby. It is well worth the trip. If I lived in the area, I would be there at least once a week. The environment is cozy casual and country as it gets. We were warmly welcomed, and put on a short wait list and offered a seat on the comfortable front porch swing. We were seated, given menus, specials were explained and offered drinks. The whole place has the feel of home. Multiple lovely waitstaff served us through our visit and the best I can describe the waitstaff - it is like being served by your favorite aunt The flavor of my shrimp and grits was uniquely our of this world. A blend of savory sauce on top of creamy grits covered with plenty of shrimp. My wife's Crab Cakes were properly cooked and generously portioned. As if it couldn't get any better, the Tomato Pie is a must have savory tangy treat. It is offered as one of the sides. When we were finished, our "Favorite Aunt" offered us dessert. We said we were full, but i asked if she could talk us into a dessert - she just said "No, if you are full, you are full, I don't want to make you uncomfortable" I love that! Please shop at the Stono Market there are a lot of local food favorites, sauces, prepared food, and vegetables. Unique decorations and cool books are also available. I can't wait to go back!
