Our story

We're not just serving grits.

We're redefining what they can be — one handcrafted bowl at a time.

The mission

Comfort food deserves to be elevated.

At Gimme Grits, we believe comfort food deserves to be elevated. We took one of the South's most beloved staples and reimagined it into a culinary experience that is bold, customizable, and unforgettable.

Our mission is to celebrate the richness of Southern tradition while embracing creativity, quality, and craftsmanship. Every bowl begins with perfectly prepared gourmet grits, layered with thoughtfully selected proteins, fresh toppings, handcrafted sauces, and flavors inspired by cultures from around the world.

Whether you're craving something familiar or something adventurous, every creation is made to feel uniquely yours.

Three guests sharing Gimme Grits bowls on a bench at the market

What makes us different

Soulful, interactive, and rooted in tradition.

Inspired by the warmth and richness of traditional Southern cuisine, we serve our award-winning creamy grits as a base — then hand the bowl over to you.

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Slow-simmered base

Slow-simmered stone-ground grits, finished with house blend seasoning. The foundation everything is built on.

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Built by you

Proteins, toppings and sauces chosen bowl by bowl. No two guests eat quite the same thing.

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Cultural storytelling

Flavors drawn from around the world, layered onto a Southern staple with intention.

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Superior service

Made to order, handed over with care. The experience matters as much as the food.

Our why

Food lovers who aren't afraid of bold flavor.

Gimme Grits is for people who appreciate elevated comfort food and want to explore. Our guests enjoy fresh, made-to-order meals crafted with premium ingredients and personalized to their tastes — young professionals after a lunch worth leaving the office for, families who need one meal that works for everybody, food enthusiasts chasing local concepts and chef-inspired experiences, brunch lovers who want Southern classics with a modern twist, and visitors looking for something authentically Southern but genuinely new.

We serve people who believe comfort food can be both familiar and extraordinary.

Where we're headed

From pop-ups and catering to food halls, brick-and-mortar restaurants, and beyond. Follow along — or bring us to your next event.

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